SB 76 (1993): establishing the right of a New Hampshire manufacturer to be indemnified by the purchaser or lessee of a New Hampshire product for injury or damage caused by such product.

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SB 76 (1993)

establishing the right of a New Hampshire manufacturer to be indemnified by the purchaser or lessee of a New Hampshire product for injury or damage caused by such product.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 257

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 16, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 10, 1993 and was referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1993. The committee held work sessions on March 30, 1993 and April 7, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On April 29, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 25, 1993 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes 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 257 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Russman (SD19) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
  • Rep. Battles (Rock 18)
  • Rep. Miller (Rock 13)
  • Rep. Lee (Rock 13)
  • Rep. P. Katsakiores (Rock 13)
  • Rep. G. Katsakiores (Rock 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 1993, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
  • March 25, 1993, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • March 30, 1993, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • April 7, 1993, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 1993, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 1993, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ2,P25
  • February 11, 1993: HEARING FEB11 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
  • February 11, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP FEB16
  • February 16, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ5,P64 + 66
  • March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ36,P854
  • March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
  • March 25, 1993: HEARING MAR25 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 30, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR30 02:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 7, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR07 11:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 13, 1993: 8 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 4/22); HJ56,P1351
  • April 22, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR29 (VOTE 15-0)
  • April 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2259>; HC60,P1481
  • April 29, 1993: REP HUNT PROP FL AM<2556>; HC62,P1544
  • April 29, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; REP HUNT FL AM, AA VV; REP HEMON FL AM<2580>, AL VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ64,P1585-1586 + 1602
  • May 25, 1993: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN DELAHUNTY MA VV; SJ20,P456
  • June 8, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ22,P515
  • June 9, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ89,P1985
  • June 15, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/15/93 EFF: 01/01/94 CHAP.0257

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