SB 259 (2012): relative to the appointment of the director of ports and harbors, relative to the transfer of land within the Pease development authority, and relative to dredging the Hampton and Seabrook Harbors.

SB 259 (2012)

relative to the appointment of the director of ports and harbors, relative to the transfer of land within the Pease development authority, and relative to dredging the Hampton and Seabrook Harbors.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2011-2012
• House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Subject: Miscellaneous
• Chapter law: 182

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held public hearings on January 12, 2012 and February 2, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1267s). The committee's amendment (1267s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1417s). The committee's amendment (1417s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2012 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 29, 2012 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2012. The committee held a work session on May 2, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2187h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2187h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #2187h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2012, making it Chapter 182 of the session laws. It took effect on August 10, 2012.

Sponsors

• Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24)
• Rep. Edwin Smith (R - Ches 4)
• Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 12, 2012, 10:25 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
• February 2, 2012, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
• April 17, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
• May 2, 2012, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
• May 8, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

• March 21, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1267s, NT — voice vote, passed
• March 28, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1417s, NT — voice vote, passed
• May 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2187h(NT) — voice vote, passed
• May 23, 2012, Senate: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #2187h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 12-G:43
• RSA 12-G:13
• RSA 12-G:42

From the General Court

• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 1
• SC 5
• SC 11
• SC 12
• HC 37