HB 502 (2009): modifying the definition of "dam."

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HB 502 (2009)

modifying the definition of "dam."

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2009-2010
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
Subject: Environment - Administration
Chapter law: 187

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 3, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 13, 2009, making it Chapter 187 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 10, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
March 12, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
May 7, 2009, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
June 3, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
February 10, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/10/2009 1:30 PM LOB 305
March 12, 2009: Executive Session: 3/12/2009 10:30 AM LOB 305
March 16, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 CC (vote 17-0)
March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
May 7, 2009: Hearing; May 7, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC22
May 28, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/03/09]; SC26
June 3, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special-Order HB 502 to the front of the Calendar
June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
June 3, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
June 10, 2009: Enrolled
June 10, 2009: Enrolled
July 13, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/13/2009; Effective 09/11/2009; Chapter 0187

Laws It Would Change

RSA 482:2