HB 1244-LOCAL (2016): relative to municipal cemeteries.

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HB 1244-LOCAL (2016)

relative to municipal cemeteries.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 64

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0379h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0379h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2016, making it Chapter 64 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2016, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 11, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 30, 2016, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0379h — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 2, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/02/2016 10:45 AM LOB 301
  • February 11, 2016: Executive Session: 02/11/2016 01:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 12, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/12/2016 09:30 AM LOB 301
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0379h for 03/09/2016 (Vote 14-1; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Amendment #2016-0379h : AA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0379h: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 30, 2016: Hearing: 03/30/2016, Room 102, LOB, 09:45 am
  • April 14, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/14/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 14, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/14/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled 04/20/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/28/2016)
  • May 5, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 05/05/2016; Chapter 64; Eff. 7/4/2016

Laws It Would Change

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