SB 548-FN (1994): relative to repayment of fees and expenses incurred by the state on behalf of indigent defendants.

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SB 548-FN (1994)

relative to repayment of fees and expenses incurred by the state on behalf of indigent defendants.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1993-1994
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 288

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1994 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on March 3, 1994 and March 7, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–5. On April 14, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 28, 1994 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Hemon. On May 12, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 1994, making it Chapter 288 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.

Hearings and Sessions

January 12, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
March 3, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
March 7, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 14, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 28, 1994, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
May 12, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P8-9
January 12, 1994: HEARING JAN12 11:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP FEB03
February 3, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ3,P62 + 77
February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ26,P756
February 16, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/14/94
March 3, 1994: HEARING MAR03 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
March 7, 1994: CONTINUED HEARING MAR07 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
April 1, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR14 (VOTE 10-5)
April 1, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5750>; HC46,P1501-1502
April 14, 1994: REPS NEWMAN & LOWN PROP FL AM<5948>; HC47,P1521-1522
April 14, 1994: COMM AM<5750>, AA VV; REPS NEWMAN & LOWN FL AM<5948>, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ49,P1594-1595 + 1598
April 19, 1994: <NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION, REP HEMON; HC51,P1664>
April 28, 1994: REP HEMON MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; HJ58,P1859
May 12, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ17,P463
May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P567
May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JRNL)
June 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/06/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0288

Laws It Would Change

RSA 604-A:9