HB 445-FN (1991): defining "compact parts" of towns and cities with regard to criminal charges for unauthorized use of firearms and firecrackers.

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HB 445-FN (1991)

defining "compact parts" of towns and cities with regard to criminal charges for unauthorized use of firearms and firecrackers.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1991-1992
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 164

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to consider on 03/19/1991”, on a motion by Rep. Gross & Chambers. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 25, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 9, 1991 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1991, making it Chapter 164 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.

Hearings and Sessions

February 20, 1991, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
April 17, 1991, 11:10 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

April 25, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 9, 1991, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ23,P290
February 7, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
February 20, 1991: HEARING FEB20 01:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR20 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
March 18, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC46,P919
March 19, 1991: REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER ON MAR19, MA 2/3VV; HJ53A,P1142
March 19, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ53B,P1157 + 1198
March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ14,P185
April 17, 1991: HEARING APR17 11:10 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
April 24, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC28,P9
April 24, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR25
April 25, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ19,P259 + 265
May 9, 1991: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP MARTLING MA VV; HJ74,P1714
May 16, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ80,P1864
May 16, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ26,P398
May 27, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/91 EFF: 01/01/92 CHAP.0164

Laws It Would Change

RSA 644:13