HB 58 (1999): establishing a committee to study open adoption in New Hampshire.

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HB 58 (1999)

establishing a committee to study open adoption in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 40

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 16, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 18, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1999, making it Chapter 40 of the session laws. It took effect on July 20, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 1999, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, Rm 206,LOB
  • April 28, 1999, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 6, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ10, p125
  • January 7, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/05/99 due on
  • January 19, 1999: Hearing Jan 19 10:15 Rm 206,LOB
  • February 9, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Feb 16 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • February 16, 1999: Passed; HJ20, p305 + 329
  • February 18, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
  • April 28, 1999: Hearing, 4/28/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m
  • May 5, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/6/99
  • May 6, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 13, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 13, 1999: Enrolled; HJ54, p1419
  • May 21, 1999: Signed by the Governor 05/21/1999 Eff: 7/20/1999 Chap: 0040
  • July 29, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Pignatelli & Brown

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