SB 95-FN-A (1996): relative to associate justices of the Manchester District Court and Nashua District Court.

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SB 95-FN-A (1996)

relative to associate justices of the Manchester District Court and Nashua District Court.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 28, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 30, 1995 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 9–4. On May 9, 1995 the bill was referred to the Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held work sessions on May 31, 1995 and June 7, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 3, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 22–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 25, 1996 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Podles (SD16) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Sen. Stawasz (SD12)
  • Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1995, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • April 25, 1995, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • May 31, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • June 7, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • January 15, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM100, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • March 28, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2,P28
  • February 1, 1995: HEARING FEB01 NOON RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 13, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP FEB14
  • February 14, 1995: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ4,P46
  • March 27, 1995: FIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR28
  • March 27, 1995: PROP FIN COMM AM<1897>(NEW TITLE); SC24,P7
  • March 28, 1995: FIN COMM AM, AA DIV(16-6); PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ11,P185 + 193
  • March 30, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ44,P1328
  • March 30, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/30/95 DUE ON 05/10/95* (*CHG BY JT RULS)
  • April 25, 1995: HEARING APR25 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • May 4, 1995: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAY09 (VOTE 9-4)
  • May 9, 1995: RE-REFERRED TO JUDICIARY VV; HJ66,P1852
  • May 31, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY31 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • June 7, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUN07 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • November 1, 1995: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1996 SESSION (VOTE 16-3;CC)
  • November 1, 1995: PROP RE-REF MAJ AM<4040>; HC101,P2449
  • January 3, 1996: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ4,P150
  • January 15, 1996: HEARING JAN15 11:00 RM100, ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • January 18, 1996: FIN COMM MAJ REPORT ITL FOR JAN25 (VOTE 22-1;CC)
  • January 25, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ14,P454

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 186-FN (1997): relative to associate justices of the Manchester District Court and Nashua District Court and making an appropriation therefor.

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