SB 444 (2018): relative to cutting timber near certain waters and public highways.

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SB 444 (2018)

relative to cutting timber near certain waters and public highways.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2017-2018
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 137

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 1, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2018. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 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 consent calendar. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2018, making it Chapter 137 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2019.

Hearings and Sessions

January 16, 2018, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
March 20, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 303
April 17, 2018: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
April 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

February 1, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 26, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
January 16, 2018: Hearing: 01/16/2018, Room 103, SH, 09:45 am
February 1, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/01/2018
February 1, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/01/2018
March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
March 20, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/20/2018 11:00 AM LOB 303
April 17, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 04/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 305
April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 LOB 305
April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/26/2018 (Vote 18-0; CC)
April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/26/2018
May 3, 2018: Enrolled 05/03/2018
May 3, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/03/2018)
May 30, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/30/2018; Chapter 0137; Effective 01/01/2019

Laws It Would Change

RSA 227-J:9