HB 1278 (2018): naming the rest area in Colebrook in honor of Frederick W. King, Sr. and naming a bridge in Farmington in honor of Major John W. Lawrence, Jr.

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HB 1278 (2018)

naming the rest area in Colebrook in honor of Frederick W. King, Sr. and naming a bridge in Farmington in honor of Major John W. Lawrence, Jr.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Memorials
  • Chapter law: 10

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 14, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/22/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 22, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to to the beginning of the calendar, Without Objection”. A floor amendment (2018-1024s), offered by Sen. James Gray, was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On April 5, 2018 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1024s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. McConkey. The bill was enrolled on April 12, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 20, 2018, making it Chapter 10 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • January 24, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 6, 2018, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • April 5, 2018, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1024s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 10, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/10/2018 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • January 24, 2018: Executive Session: 01/24/2018 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • February 7, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/07/2018 (Vote 19-0; RC)
  • February 9, 2018: Special Order to 2/15/2018 Without Objection
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Introduced 02/15/2018 and Referred to Transportation
  • March 6, 2018: Hearing: 03/06/2018, Room 103, LOB, 01:30 pm
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/08/2018; Vote 5-0; CC SC 10A
  • March 8, 2018: Sen. Gray Moved to Remove HB 1278 from the Consent Calendar; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 03/08/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Special Order to 03/22/2018, Without Objection, MA; 03/14/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Special Order to to the beginning of the calendar, Without Objection, MA; 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Sen. Gray Floor Amendment #2018-1024s , AA, VV; 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1024s, RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/22/2018
  • April 5, 2018: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1024s (Rep. McConkey): MA VV 04/05/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/12/2018)
  • April 12, 2018: Enrolled 04/12/2018
  • April 20, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 04/20/2018; Chapter 10; Eff. 6/19/2018

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