HB 1494-FN-LOCAL (1992): implementing the recommendations of the New Hampshire supreme court long-range planning task force regarding the judicial branch.
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HB 1494-FN-LOCAL (1992)
implementing the recommendations of the New Hampshire supreme court long-range planning task force regarding the judicial branch.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Courts and Procedure
- Chapter law: 284
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 22, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 23, 1992 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 7, 1992. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 8, 1992. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 18, 1992, making it Chapter 284 of the session laws. It took effect on May 18, 1992.
Sponsors
- Rep. Martling (Straf 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Burling (Sull 1)
- Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
- Sen. Podles (SD16)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- April 6, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- March 3, 1992, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 22, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 23, 1992, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/05/92
- January 13, 1992: <INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR ALL LEGISLATORS JAN23 09:00 RM208,LOB>
- January 23, 1992: ==CANCELLED==HEARING JAN23 09:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- January 28, 1992: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN28 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 5, 1992: EXTENSION GRANTED TO FEB19, REP MARTLING MA; HJ29,P740
- February 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 14-0)
- February 27, 1992: PROP COMM AM; HC43,P1044-1059
- March 3, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ52,P1359-1375 + 1381
- March 4, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- April 6, 1992: HEARING APR06 10:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 21, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR22
- April 21, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC30,P23-25
- April 22, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ20,P510-512 + 575
- April 23, 1992: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP LOWN MA VV; HJ79,P2069
- May 7, 1992: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; HJ87,P2196
- May 7, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ87,P2200
- May 8, 1992: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; SJ22,P705
- May 12, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ22,P717
- May 18, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/18/92 EFF: 05/18/92* CHAP.0284
Laws It Would Change
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