SB 168 (1999): adopting a model statute included in the tobacco litigation master settlement agreement.

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SB 168 (1999)

adopting a model statute included in the tobacco litigation master settlement agreement.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1999-2000
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Ways and Means
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 222

The Story

It was introduced on February 11, 1999 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 15, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 15, 1999 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 1999. The committee held a work session on May 19, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 9–4. On June 16, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 22, 1999 the Senate adopted “Sen. Below Concurred W/House Amendment” 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 6, 1999, making it Chapter 222 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.

Hearings and Sessions

April 9, 1999, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
May 12, 1999, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
May 19, 1999, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB

Votes

April 15, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
June 16, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
June 22, 1999, Senate: Sen. Below Concurred W/House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

February 11, 1999: Introduction and referring to Ways & Means 2/11/99
April 9, 1999: Hearing, 4/9/99, Room 103, SH, 1:20 p.m
April 13, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass w/Amendment, 4/14/99
April 13, 1999: Committee Amendment, (New Title) {0819}
April 15, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, (New Title) {0819}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA ,VV
April 15, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ42, p1000
April 20, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 4/20/1999 due on E f
May 12, 1999: Hearing May 12 2:00 Rm208,LOB
May 19, 1999: Full Comm work session May 19 10:00 Rm208,LOB
June 10, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 16 (vote 9-4;Reg)
June 10, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1411}; HC61, p1637
June 16, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ67, p1768 + 1782
June 22, 1999: Sen. Below Concurred W/House Amendment, MA, VV
July 1, 1999: Enrolled
July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2089
July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 7/1/1999 Chap. 0222

Laws It Would Change

RSA 541-B