HB 1441-LOCAL (2008): relative to use of the terms "selectwoman" and "selectperson."

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HB 1441-LOCAL (2008)

relative to use of the terms "selectwoman" and "selectperson."

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 183

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0462h). The committee's amendment (0462h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 192–129. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2008, making it Chapter 183 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 31, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
February 7, 2008, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
May 6, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0462h — yeas 192, nays 129, passed
May 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
January 31, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/31/2008 11:30 AM LOB 301
February 7, 2008: Executive Session: 2/7/2008 1:15 PM LOB 301
February 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0462h for Mar 5 Reg (vote 12-4)
February 13, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0462h
March 5, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar for Mar 12: Without Objection
March 12, 2008: Amendment #0462h Adopted, VV
March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0462h: MA DIV 192-129
March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC17
May 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/14/08]; SC19
May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 21, 2008: Enrolled
May 21, 2008: Enrolled
June 11, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/11/2008; Effective 08/10/2008; Chapter 0183

Laws It Would Change

RSA 21:28