HB 687-FN (1999): establishing the criminal offense of identity fraud.

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HB 687-FN (1999)

establishing the criminal offense of identity fraud.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1999-2000
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 239

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 17, 1999 and March 23, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1) unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 20, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 26, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 24, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 29, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 9, 1999, making it Chapter 239 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Hearings and Sessions

March 16, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
March 17, 1999, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
March 23, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
May 26, 1999, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

June 24, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass w/Amendment — voice vote, passed
June 29, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ25, p468
February 24, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/24/1999 due on
March 16, 1999: Hearing Mar 16 11:00 Rm204,LOB
March 17, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 17 1:30 Rm204,LOB
March 23, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 23 10:00 Rm204,LOB
March 25, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 14 (vote 15-0;CC#1)
March 25, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0526}; HC35, p743-744
April 14, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ40, p895 + 946
April 20, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
May 26, 1999: Hearing, 5/26/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:45 a.m
June 22, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/24/99
June 22, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1781}, SC 41a P 8
June 24, 1999: Ought to Pass w/Amendment, {1781}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
June 29, 1999: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA 2/3VV; HJ75, p1990
July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2091
July 1, 1999: Enrolled
July 9, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/9/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0239

Laws It Would Change

RSA 638