SB 61 (1993): relative to substitution of alternate jurors after final submission of a case to the jury.

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SB 61 (1993)

relative to substitution of alternate jurors after final submission of a case to the jury.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1993-1994
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Courts and Procedure
Chapter law: 255

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 18, 1993 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 27, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on April 29, 1993 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0. On May 18, 1993 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 1993, making it Chapter 255 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 1993.

Hearings and Sessions

February 17, 1993, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
May 5, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

February 18, 1993, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
April 27, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 18, 1993, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2,P24
February 17, 1993: HEARING FEB17 11:15 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
February 18, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB18
February 18, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1636>; SC14A,P6
February 18, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; SEN PIGNATELLI FL AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SEN COLANTUONO MOVED TO RECONSIDER, MA VV; LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ7,P121-122
February 18, 1993: (SEE SR5 ALSO)
April 27, 1993: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN PIGNATELLI MA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ16,P293 + 303 (ALSO, SEE PERM JRNL FOR JUSTICES OPINION)
April 29, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ64,P1575
April 29, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 04/29/93 DUE ON 05/13/93
May 5, 1993: HEARING MAY05 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
May 12, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY18 (VOTE 13-0)
May 18, 1993: PASSED VV; HJ77,P1849 + 1852
June 8, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ22,P514
June 9, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ89,P1985
June 15, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/15/93 EFF: 08/14/93 CHAP.0255

Laws It Would Change

RSA 500-A:13