HB 254 (2015): relative to exceptions to restrictions on boating.

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HB 254 (2015)

relative to exceptions to restrictions on boating.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2015-2016
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
Subject: Environment - Conservation
Chapter law: 86

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0180h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0180h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 11, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On February 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 30, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2015, making it Chapter 86 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 28, 2015, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
February 4, 2015, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
April 8, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

February 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0180h — voice vote, passed
April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
January 27, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/27/2015 11:00 AM LOB 305
January 28, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/28/2015 11:00 AM LOB 305
February 4, 2015: Executive Session: 2/4/2015 1:00 PM LOB 305
February 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0180h for Feb 11 (Vote 19-0; CC); HC11, PG. 176
February 11, 2015: Adopt Amendment #0180h: AA VV
February 11, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0180h: MA VV
March 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
April 8, 2015: Hearing: 4/8/15, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC16
April 22, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/30/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC19
April 30, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
May 7, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/7/2015)
June 5, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/5/2015; Chapter 86; Effective Date 1/1/2016

Laws It Would Change

RSA 270:75