HB 1653-FN-A-LOCAL (2008): relative to providing additional fuel assistance and enhanced weatherization services to income eligible New Hampshire citizens and state matching funds for July - September 2008 disaster assistance grants, and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 1653-FN-A-LOCAL (2008)

relative to providing additional fuel assistance and enhanced weatherization services to income eligible New Hampshire citizens and state matching funds for July - September 2008 disaster assistance grants, and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 392

The Story

On September 24, 2008 the House adopted “Introduced” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2195h) was rejected on a division vote 79–255 on September 24, 2008. A floor amendment (2199h) was rejected on a roll call 152–184 on September 24, 2008. On September 24, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 321–12. On September 24, 2008 the House voted to adopt it on a voice vote. On September 24, 2008 the Senate adopted “Rules be so far suspended as to allow introduction and consideration at the present time and if adopted, to permit Third Reading and Final Passage” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. A floor amendment (2203s), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was rejected on a roll call 7–17 on September 24, 2008. A floor amendment (2204s), offered by Sen. Kenney, was rejected on a division vote 2–22 on September 24, 2008. On September 24, 2008 the Senate adopted “MA, RC 24Y - 0N; Ordered to 3rd Rdg and Final Passage” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on September 24, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on September 24, 2008, making it Chapter 392 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Votes

  • September 24, 2008, House: Introduced — voice vote, passed
  • September 24, 2008, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 79, nays 255, failed
  • September 24, 2008, House: FLOOR AM 2199H (REP KURK) — yeas 152, nays 184, failed
  • September 24, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 321, nays 12, passed
  • September 24, 2008, House: Adopt 3rd Reading Motion (Rep Wallner) — voice vote, passed
  • September 24, 2008, Senate: Rules be so far suspended as to allow introduction and consideration at the present time and if adopted, to permit Third Reading and Final Passage — voice vote, passed
  • September 24, 2008, Senate: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 2, nays 22, failed
  • September 24, 2008, Senate: MA, RC 24Y - 0N; Ordered to 3rd Rdg and Final Passage — voice vote, passed
  • September 24, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (2203s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Gatsas — yeas 7, nays 17, failed
  • September 24, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Letourneau — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • September 24, 2008: Rules Suspension Adopted by Required Two-Thirds, DIV 268-55
  • September 24, 2008: Introduced, MA VV
  • September 24, 2008: Ought to Pass (Rep Wallner)
  • September 24, 2008: Floor Amendment 2195h (Rep Phinizy) Failed, DIV 79-255
  • September 24, 2008: Floor Amendment 2199h (Rep Kurk) Failed, RC 152-184
  • September 24, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA RC 321-12
  • September 24, 2008: Adopt 3rd Reading Motion (Rep Wallner): MA VV
  • September 24, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Rules be so far suspended as to allow introduction and consideration at the present time and if adopted, to permit Third Reading and Final Passage; MA, VV (Nec. 2/3)
  • September 24, 2008: Sen. Foster moved Ought to Pass
  • September 24, 2008: Sen. Gatsas offered Floor Amendment 2203s; AF, RC 7Y - 17N
  • September 24, 2008: Sen. Kenney offered Floor Amendment 2204s; AF, DIV 2Y - 22N
  • September 24, 2008: MA, RC 24Y - 0N; Ordered to 3rd Rdg and Final Passage; MA, VV (Nec. 2/3)
  • September 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • September 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • September 24, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 9/24/2008; Effective 9/24/2008; Chapter 0392

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