HB 1579-FN (2008): establishing a commission to study issues relating to land development and land development regulation in New Hampshire and establishing a surcharge on certain documents related to real property.

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HB 1579-FN (2008)

establishing a commission to study issues relating to land development and land development regulation in New Hampshire and establishing a surcharge on certain documents related to real property.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
Chapter law: 294

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 29, 2008 and February 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 and February 20, 2008. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0550h). The committee's amendment (0550h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held public hearings on March 25, 2008 and April 1, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. On May 14, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a division vote 15–9, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. The committee's amendment (1569) was rejected on a voice vote on May 14, 2008. On May 14, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Barnes. A floor amendment (1858), offered by Sen. Fuller Clark, was adopted on a roll call 15–9 on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1858 NT (Rep Spang)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2116) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2116) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 19, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 294 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 15, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
January 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
February 5, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
February 20, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
March 25, 2008, 3:10 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 101
April 1, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 101

Votes

March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0550h NT — voice vote, passed
May 8, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
May 14, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
May 14, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, failed
May 14, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (1858s), Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
May 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1858}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1858 NT (Rep Spang) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 10:30 AM LOB 305
January 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
February 5, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
February 20, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/20/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0550h NT for Mar 5 CC (vote 14-0)
February 20, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0550h (New Title)
March 5, 2008: Amendment #0550h (New Title) Adopted, VV
March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0550h NT: MA VV
March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 3:10 p.m.; SC12
April 1, 2008: Hearing; April 1, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC13
April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1569}(New Title) [05/08/08]; SC18, Pg.30-32
May 8, 2008: Committee Amendment{1569}(New Title)[Not Voted On]
May 8, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
May 14, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Remove From Table, Division 15Y-9N, MA
May 14, 2008: Committee Amendment{1569}(New Title), AF, VV
May 14, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Floor Amendment{1858}(New Title)[Not Voted On]
May 14, 2008: Sen. Barnes Moved Laid On Table, MF, VV
May 14, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Floor Amendment{1858}(New Title) RC 15Y-9N, AA
May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1858}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1858 NT (Rep Spang): MA VV
June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2116 Adopted
June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2116}, Adopted
June 5, 2008: Enrolled
June 19, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Chapter 0294
July 2, 2008: I. Section 7 Effective 07/01/2008 at 12:01 A.M
July 2, 2008: II. Remainder Effective 06/27/2008

Laws It Would Change

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