SB 305 (2022): relative to the operation of personal water craft in marked channels from Hampton Falls to Hampton Harbor.

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SB 305 (2022)

relative to the operation of personal water craft in marked channels from Hampton Falls to Hampton Harbor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 162

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 20, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2022, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws. It took effect on June 7, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2022, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101
  • April 6, 2022, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
  • April 20, 2022, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307

Votes

  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 11, 2022: Hearing: 01/11/2022, Room 101, LOB, 02:20 pm
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/03/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • April 6, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/06/2022 10:00 am LOB 305-307
  • April 20, 2022: Executive Session: 04/20/2022 10:45 am LOB 305-307
  • April 25, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • June 7, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2022; Chapter 0162; Effective 06/07/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1380 (2020): relative to the operation of personal water craft around the marshlands or flats of the Rye estuary and the New Castle back channel.
  • HB 1380 (2020): relative to the operation of personal water craft around the marshlands or flats of the Rye estuary and the New Castle back channel.
  • HB 184 (2021): relative to the operation of personal water craft around the marshlands or flats of the Rye estuary and the New Castle back channel.

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