SB 394 (2008): establishing an economic development advisory council.

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SB 394 (2008)

establishing an economic development advisory council.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 318

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0836) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1019), offered by Sen. Hassan, was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–7 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1235h). The committee's amendment (1235h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 318 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2008, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • April 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0836}{1019} — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1235h — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1235} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC5
  • February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:15 p.m.; SC7
  • March 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0836} [03/13/08]; SC10A, Pg.2
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0836}, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2008: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment{1019}, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0836}{1019}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 29, 2008: Executive Session: 4/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1235h for May 7 Reg (vote 11-7)
  • April 30, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1235h
  • May 7, 2008: Amendment #1235h Adopted, VV
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1235h: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Concur with House Amendment{1235}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08; Eff. Date 07/02/08, Chapter 0318

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