HB 401 (1994): rejecting the "fireman's rule" in New Hampshire.

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HB 401 (1994)

rejecting the "fireman's rule" in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 15–4. On February 18, 1993 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held a work session on April 20, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0. On January 5, 1994 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. DePecol (Ches 14)
  • Sen. Bourque (SD20)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1993, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ8,P117
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 20, 1993: HEARING JAN20 01:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR FEB18 (VOTE 15-4)
  • February 18, 1993: RE-REFERRED TO JUDICIARY VV; HJ24,P521
  • April 20, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS APR20, 22, 27 & 29 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUD
  • September 16, 1993: RE-REF MAJ REPORT ITL FOR 01/05/94 (VOTE: 16-0;CC)
  • January 5, 1994: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ7,P212

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