SB 380 (2016): establishing the drinking water and groundwater trust fund and establishing the New Hampshire drinking water and groundwater advisory commission.

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SB 380 (2016)

establishing the drinking water and groundwater trust fund and establishing the New Hampshire drinking water and groundwater advisory commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 11

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0222s). The committee's amendment (0222s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 4, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 4, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 11, 2016 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development 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, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House adopted “Special Order to next order of business” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Hinch. A floor amendment (2016-0940h), offered by Rep. Kurk, 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. On March 10, 2016 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on March 23, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-1121e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on March 24, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-1121e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on March 31, 2016, making it Chapter 11 of the session laws. It took effect on March 31, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2016, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 1, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • February 4, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • March 9, 2016, House: Special Order to next order of business — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0940h — voice vote, passed
  • March 10, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendment # 0940h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 27, 2016: Hearing: 01/27/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC3
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0222s , 02/04/2016; SC4
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Amendment 0222s, AA, VV; 02/04/2016
  • February 4, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0222s, RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/04/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 1, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 11:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 18-0; RC)
  • March 9, 2016: Special Order to next order of business (Rep. Hinch): MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: FLAM #2016-0940h (Rep. Kurk): AA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0940h: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with House Amendment # 0940h, MA, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1121e : AA VV 03/23/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Enrolled 03/23/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1121e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 03/24/2016)
  • March 24, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 03/24/2016)
  • March 31, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 03/31/2016; Chapter 0011; Effective 03/31/2016

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