HB 482 (2007): adding the song "Live Free or Die" as an official state song.

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HB 482 (2007)

adding the song "Live Free or Die" as an official state song.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 142

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1426) was adopted on a voice vote on May 10, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 31, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurred with Senate AM #1426s, Rep Irwin” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Reps Hall
February 22, 2007, 8:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
May 2, 2007, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1426} — voice vote, passed
May 31, 2007, House: House Concurred with Senate AM #1426s, Rep Irwin — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments and Administration
February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 10:00 AM Reps Hall
February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/2007 8:30 AM LOB 306
February 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 {Vote: 14-1; CC}
March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
May 2, 2007: Hearing; May 2, 2007, Room 103, State House, 9:30 a.m.; SC17
May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1426} [05/10/07]; SC19, Pg.11
May 10, 2007: Committee Amendment{1426}, AA, VV
May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1426}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 10, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 31, 2007: House Concurred with Senate AM #1426s, Rep Irwin, MA VV
June 7, 2007: Enrolled
June 7, 2007: Enrolled
June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 06/18/07; Chapter 0142

Laws It Would Change

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