HB 1516-FN (2008): relative to the divestiture of New Hampshire retirement assets relating to Sudan.
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HB 1516-FN (2008)
relative to the divestiture of New Hampshire retirement assets relating to Sudan.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Retirement
- Chapter law: 364
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 14–2. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 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 July 11, 2008, making it Chapter 364 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jeffrey Fontas (D - Hills 24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Scott Merrick (D - Coos 2)
- Rep. Andrew Edwards (D - Hills 26)
- Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11)
- Rep. Jason Bedrick (R - Rock 4)
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- February 14, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- February 19, 2008, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- April 14, 2008, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 7, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/7/2008 1:00 PM LOB 306
- February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 9:00 AM LOB 306
- February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:15 AM LOB 306 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 306 If Needed)
- February 21, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 5 Reg (vote 14-2)
- February 21, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 14, 2008: Hearing; April 14, 2008, Room 103, State House, 1:00 p.m.; SC15
- May 1, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/08]; SC18
- May 8, 2008: Sen. Cilley Floor Amendment{1781}(New Title) Withdrawn
- May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 8, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 15, 2008: Enrolled
- May 21, 2008: Enrolled
- July 11, 2008: Signed by the Governor 07/11/2008; Effective 07/01/2008; Chapter 0364