HB 214 (2023): relative to limitations on the designation of a portion of the Merrimack river.

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HB 214 (2023)

relative to limitations on the designation of a portion of the Merrimack river.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2023-2024
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
Subject: Environment - Conservation
Chapter law: 121

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 11, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2023, making it Chapter 121 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 1, 2023, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
February 8, 2023, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
April 18, 2023, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

February 22, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 11, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
February 1, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/01/2023 11:30 am LOB 305-307
February 8, 2023: Executive Session: 02/08/2023 10:30 am LOB 305-307
February 8, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/08/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/22/2023
February 22, 2023: Introduced 02/22/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
April 18, 2023: Hearing: 04/18/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
May 11, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/11/2023
May 11, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/11/2023
June 15, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/15/2023)
June 15, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/15/2023
June 30, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/30/2023; Chapter 121; Eff: 08/29/2023

Laws It Would Change

RSA 483:15