HB 1315 (2016): adding mixed-use development to the definition of business and industrial facility.
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HB 1315 (2016)
adding mixed-use development to the definition of business and industrial facility.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 25
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 3, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 31, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 7, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 25, 2016, making it Chapter 25 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Catherine Cheney (R - Straf 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Potucek (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Valerie Fraser (R - Belk 1)
- Rep. Laura Jones (R - Straf 24)
- Rep. Robert Knowles (R - Straf 12)
- Rep. Tracy Emerick (R - Rock 21)
- Rep. Joseph Lachance (R - Hills 8)
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29)
- Rep. Joanne Ward (R - Rock 19)
- Rep. Claire Rouillard (R - Hills 6)
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2016, 10:10 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 18, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- March 23, 2016, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 31, 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 3, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/03/2016 10:10 AM LOB 301
- February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 09:30 AM LOB 301
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 12-2; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/09/2016
- March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
- March 23, 2016: Hearing: 03/23/2016, Rooms 102, LOB, 10:00 am
- March 31, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/31/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 31, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/31/2016
- April 6, 2016: Enrolled 04/06/2016
- April 7, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/07/2016)
- April 25, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 04/25/2016; Chapter 25; Eff. 6/24/2016