HB 1234-FN (1990): relative to guardian's authority to admit to institutions.

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HB 1234-FN (1990)

relative to guardian's authority to admit to institutions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 212

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 14, 1990 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 1990 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1990. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment () was adopted on March 29, 1990, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment () was adopted on March 29, 1990, changing the text of the bill. On March 29, 1990 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On April 10, 1990 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 19, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 27, 1990, making it Chapter 212 of the session laws. It took effect on June 26, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Martling (Straf 4) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1)
  • Sen. Bass (SD11)
  • Sen. Hough (SD5)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 1990, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 16, 1990, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212,LOB

Votes

  • April 10, 1990, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P237
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 2/8/90
  • January 18, 1990: HEARING JAN18 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 8, 1990: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB14 (VOTE 13-1;CC)
  • February 13, 1990: PROP COMM AM; HC32,P990
  • February 14, 1990: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P1266 + 1306
  • February 15, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • March 16, 1990: HEARING 3/16/90 9:00 RM 212,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 29, 1990: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • March 29, 1990: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ADOPTED
  • March 29, 1990: FLOOR AMENDMENT INTRODUCED/ADOPTED
  • March 29, 1990: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • April 10, 1990: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP T. GAGE MA VV; HJ60,P1713
  • April 19, 1990: ENROLLED:
  • April 19, 1990: ENROLLED; HJ65,P1828
  • April 27, 1990: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/27/90 EFF: 06/26/90 CHAP. 0212

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 181-FN (1991): relative to transportation of a ward committed to New Hampshire hospital.

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