HB 1562-FN (2000): establishing criminal penalties for violations of orders of protection under the child protection act.

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HB 1562-FN (2000)

establishing criminal penalties for violations of orders of protection under the child protection act.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1999-2000
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 189

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 24, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. On March 23, 2000 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 11, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 26, 2000, making it Chapter 189 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.

Hearings and Sessions

February 2, 2000, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
April 19, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

May 11, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ5, p103
January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999 due Early c
February 2, 2000: Hearing Feb 2 9:30 RM206,LOB
February 16, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 24 (vote 12-0;CC)
February 16, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3509}; HC17, p472-473
February 24, 2000: Passed with Am and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ19, p524-525
March 16, 2000: Crim Just Maj Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 12-0;CC)
March 23, 2000: Passed; HJ26, p806 + 851
March 23, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
April 19, 2000: Hearing April 19, Room 103, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC22
May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass, 05/11/2000, SC28
May 11, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV ; OT3rdg, MA, VV
May 18, 2000: Enrolled; HJ46, p1487
May 18, 2000: Enrolled Bill
May 26, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 5/26/2000 Eff: 1/1/2001 Chap: 0189

Laws It Would Change

RSA 169-C