SB 370-FN-LOCAL (2014): relative to reimbursement of towns affected by the Merrimack River flood control compact and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 370-FN-LOCAL (2014)

relative to reimbursement of towns affected by the Merrimack River flood control compact and making an appropriation therefor.

Status: Killed
Term: 2013-2014
House committee: Finance
Senate committee: Finance
Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1115s). The committee's amendment (1115s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2014 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 April 1, 2014 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2014. The committee held a work session on April 10, 2014. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 7, 2014 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 161–183, on a motion by Rep. Ratzki. On May 7, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 284–62.

Hearings and Sessions

January 28, 2014, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
April 10, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, LOB 210-211
April 10, 2014, 1:00 PM: work session, LOB 212
May 1, 2014, 10:30 AM: executive session, LOB 210-211

Votes

March 27, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1115s, NT — voice vote, passed
May 7, 2014, House: Table — yeas 161, nays 183, failed
May 7, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 284, nays 62, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Finance
January 28, 2014: Hearing: 1/28/14, Room 103, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC4
March 20, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1115s, NT, 3/27/14; SC11
March 27, 2014: Committee Amendment 1115s, NT, AA, VV
March 27, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1115s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 1, 2014: Introduced (In Recess, 3/26/14) and Referred to Finance
April 10, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/10/2014 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
April 10, 2014: Division I Work Session: 4/10/2014 1:00 PM LOB 212
May 1, 2014: Rescheduled Executive Session: 5/1/2014 10:30 AM LOB 210-211
May 2, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 18-2; RC)
May 7, 2014: Table (Rep. Ratzki) MF Div 161-183
May 7, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate MA Div 284-62
May 8, 2014: Executive Session: 5/8/2014 10:00 AM LOB 210-211=CANCELLED=

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HB 1282-FN (2014): relative to prepaid contracts for home heating fuel and relative to reimbursement for towns affected by the Merrimack River flood control compact and making an appropriation therefor.