HB 1292 (2016): relative to the use of abandoned agricultural property.

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HB 1292 (2016)

relative to the use of abandoned agricultural property.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 86

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 10, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 10, 2016 the bill was referred to the Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 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 21, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2016, making it Chapter 86 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB307
  • February 2, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 1, 2016, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 13, 2016, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 10, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 01:00 PM LOB307
  • February 2, 2016: Executive Session: 02/02/2016 01:00 PM LOB 303
  • February 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/10/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 10, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/10/2016
  • February 10, 2016: Referred to Municipal and County Government 02/10/2016
  • March 1, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • March 23, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/23/2016 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 23, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/23/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Introduced 03/24/2016 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 13, 2016: Hearing: 04/13/2016, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am
  • April 21, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/21/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 21, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/21/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/05/2016)
  • May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 05/19/2016; Chapter 86; Eff. 7/18/2016

Laws It Would Change

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