SB 431 (2008): naming a small impoundment in Goffstown as Namaske Lake.

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SB 431 (2008)

naming a small impoundment in Goffstown as Namaske Lake.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 45

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 23, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2008, making it Chapter 45 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 1, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 9, 2008, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201

Votes

  • January 23, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 15, 2008: Hearing; January 15, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC2
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [01/23/08]; SC3
  • January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 23, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 1:30 PM LOB 201
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 9:00 AM LOB 201 (Continued 4/10/08 10:30 AM LOB 201 If Needed)
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 13-0)
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 23, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/12/08; Eff. Date 07/11/08, Chapter 0045

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