HB 1402 (2018): relative to ordinances regarding forestry activities.

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HB 1402 (2018)

relative to ordinances regarding forestry activities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 179

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2018 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 8, 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 Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 19, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection”. On April 26, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 2, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2018, making it Chapter 179 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2018, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 30, 2018, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 10, 2018, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • February 8, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 24, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/24/2018 02:30 PM LOB 301
  • January 30, 2018: Executive Session: 01/30/2018 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 7, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/07/2018 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 8, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/08/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Introduced 02/15/2018 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 10, 2018: Hearing: 04/10/2018, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection, MA; 04/19/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection, MA; 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection, MA; 05/02/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/03/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/10/2018)
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled 05/10/2018
  • June 8, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/08/2018; Chapter 179; Eff. 6/8/2018

Laws It Would Change

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