HB 1373 (1996): limiting the contempt powers of the New Hampshire judiciary.

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HB 1373 (1996)

limiting the contempt powers of the New Hampshire judiciary.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1996. The committee held a work session on January 25, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 13, 1996. On February 13, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 02/15/1996”. On February 15, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ4,P132
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
  • January 17, 1996: HEARING JAN17 01:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • January 24, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP HART)
  • January 25, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN25 <1 HR AFTER SESS> RM208,LOB :JUD
  • February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB13 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 13, 1996: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP COBBIN; HJ25,P805
  • February 13, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO FEB15, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ25,P820
  • February 15, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ27,P940-946

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