HB 20 (2023): naming a bridge in the town of Merrimack for the Honorable Richard "Dick" Hinch.

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HB 20 (2023)

naming a bridge in the town of Merrimack for the Honorable Richard "Dick" Hinch.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Memorials
  • Chapter law: 24

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. On February 22, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 356–4. On February 22, 2023 the House adopted “Special Order HB20” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jeanine Notter. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 4, 2023, making it Chapter 24 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2023, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201-203
  • February 3, 2023, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201-203
  • March 28, 2023, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 22, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 356, nays 4, passed
  • February 22, 2023, House: Special Order HB20 — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 25, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/25/2023 10:00 am LOB 201-203
  • February 3, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/03/2023 (Vote 19-0; RC)
  • February 3, 2023: Executive Session: 02/03/2023 09:30 am LOB 201-203
  • February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA RC 356-4 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Special Order HB20 (Rep. Notter): MA VV 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Introduced 02/22/2023 and Referred to Transportation
  • March 28, 2023: Hearing: 03/28/2023, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • April 13, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/13/2023
  • April 13, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/13/2023
  • April 13, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/13/2023)
  • May 2, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/06/2023
  • May 4, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/04/2023; Chapter 24; eff: 05/04/2023

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