HCR 15 (2008): commemorating the commissioning of the USS New Hampshire.

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HCR 15 (2008)

commemorating the commissioning of the USS New Hampshire.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1802) was adopted on May 15, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 29, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • March 26, 2008, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass, Sen. Barnes/Sen. Kenney — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:30 AM LOB 303
  • January 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 2/6 CC (vote 14-0)
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • March 26, 2008: Hearing; March 26, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:45 a.m.; SC11
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Moved to Special Order HCR 15
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1802}, Adopted
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1802 Adopted

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