HB 1601-FN-A (2008): relative to funding for certain capital projects of the Pease development authority, relative to reporting dates for the instream flow pilot program, and relative to certain requirements under the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
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HB 1601-FN-A (2008)
relative to funding for certain capital projects of the Pease development authority, relative to reporting dates for the instream flow pilot program, and relative to certain requirements under the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Capital Budget
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 5
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (0276h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–3 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 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 Capital Budget committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1374) was adopted on a voice vote on April 24, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1505), offered by Sen. D'Allesandro, was adopted on a voice vote on April 24, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1510), offered by Sen. Kenney, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on April 24, 2008. On April 24, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 30, 2008 the House adopted “House Con with Sen AM 1374 & 1505NT (Reps Bouchard, M.Smith & Spang)” on a division vote 255–56. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1631) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 1, 2008, making it Chapter 5 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- January 29, 2008, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- February 19, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 212
- March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- April 15, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Capital Budget, SH 103
Votes
- February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0276h — voice vote, passed
- March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 24, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (1510s), Sen. Kenney/Sen. Barnes — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
- April 24, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Foster/Sen. Gottesman — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
- April 30, 2008, House: House Con with Sen AM 1374 & 1505NT (Reps Bouchard, M.Smith & Spang) — yeas 255, nays 56, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Public Works and Highways
- January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 10:45 AM LOB 201
- January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:15 AM LOB 201
- January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for Feb 6 (Vote: 15-0, RC)
- January 31, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0276h
- February 6, 2008: Amendment #0276h Adopted, VV
- February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0276h: MA VV
- February 6, 2008: Referred to Finance
- February 19, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 10:30 AM LOB 212
- March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
- March 11, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 16-3)
- March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Capital Budget
- April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC15
- April 16, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1374} [04/24/08]; SC16, Pg.9-10
- April 24, 2008: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Moved to Special Order HB 1601 to End of Calendar
- April 24, 2008: Committee Amendment{1374}, AA, VV
- April 24, 2008: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Amendment{1505}(New Title), AA, VV
- April 24, 2008: Sen. Kenney Floor Amendment{1510}(2nd New Title) RC 10Y-14N, AF
- April 24, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1374}{1505}(New Title) RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
- April 24, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 30, 2008: House Con with Sen AM 1374 & 1505NT (Reps Bouchard, M.Smith & Spang): MA DIV 255-56
- April 30, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1631 Adopted
- April 30, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1631}, Adopted [04/24/08]; SJ 14A, Pg.470
- April 30, 2008: Enrolled
- May 1, 2008: Enrolled
- May 1, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/01/2008; Chapter 0005
- May 5, 2008: I. Sections 1 and 5-11 Effective 05/01/2008
- May 5, 2008: II. Section 27 Effective 07/01/2011
Laws It Would Change
- RSA 483-B
- RSA 483-B:4
- RSA 483-B:17
- RSA 482-A:3
- RSA 483-B:5-a
- RSA 483-B:5-b
- RSA 483-B:6
- RSA 483-B:9
- RSA 483-B:11
Related Bills
- HB 1151 (2008): relative to reporting dates for the instream flow pilot program.
- HB 857-FN-LOCAL (2007): relative to permitting responsibilities under the comprehensive shoreland protection act.