HCR 22 (2011): declaring that although a trademarked name may include a New Hampshire geographic location such as “Mount Washington,” no single business, firm, or association shall have sole authority or exclusive use of the name of such geographic location.

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HCR 22 (2011)

declaring that although a trademarked name may include a New Hampshire geographic location such as “Mount Washington,” no single business, firm, or association shall have sole authority or exclusive use of the name of such geographic location.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2011. The committee held a work session on February 23, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 24, 2011 and March 3, 2011. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0612h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0612h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 27, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 10, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 25, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203
  • February 23, 2011: subcommittee work session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • February 24, 2011, 9:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203
  • March 3, 2011, 9:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203
  • May 10, 2011, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 16, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0612h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • February 17, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/17/2011 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 23, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/23/2011 LOB 203 3:00 PM or 15 Minutes Following House Session
  • February 24, 2011: Executive Session: 2/24/2011 9:00 AM LOB 203
  • March 3, 2011: Continued Executive Session: 3/3/2011 9:00 AM LOB 203
  • March 8, 2011: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0612h(NT) for Mar 15 (Vote 10-3; RC)
  • March 8, 2011: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2011-0612h (New Title)
  • March 8, 2011: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 16, 2011: Amendment #0612h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 16, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0612h(NT): MA VV
  • April 27, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • May 10, 2011: Hearing: 5/10/11, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC23
  • May 17, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/25/11; SC25
  • May 25, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 25, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 1, 2011: Approved By Governor 05/25/2011

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