HB 431 (2017): establishing a commission to study long term goals and requirements for drinking water in the seacoast area.

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HB 431 (2017)

establishing a commission to study long term goals and requirements for drinking water in the seacoast area.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 138

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee held work sessions on February 1, 2017 and February 8, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0320h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0320h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1317s). The committee's amendment (2017-1317s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 18, 2017 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1317s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Christensen. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2017, making it Chapter 138 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2017, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 1, 2017, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 8, 2017, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 22, 2017, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 306
  • April 4, 2017, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0320h — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1317s — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2017, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1317s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 02:30 PM LOB 305
  • February 1, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/01/2017 01:00 PM LOB 305
  • February 8, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/08/2017 09:30 AM LOB 305
  • February 15, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/15/2017 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 21, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/21/2017 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 22, 2017: Executive Session: 02/22/2017 11:15 AM LOB 306
  • March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0320h for 03/08/2017 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 8, 2017: Amendment #2017-0320h : AA VV 03/08/2017
  • March 8, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0320h: MA VV 03/08/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 4, 2017: Hearing: 04/04/2017, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1317s , 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-1317s , AA, VV; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1317s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/20/2017
  • May 18, 2017: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1317s (Rep. Christensen): MA VV 05/18/2017
  • May 31, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 05/31/2017)
  • June 1, 2017: Enrolled 06/01/2017
  • June 16, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/16/2017; Chapter 138; I. Sec. 2 eff. 11/1/2018 ; II. Rem. eff. 6/16/2017

Laws It Would Change

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