HB 180-FN (2002): relative to criminal neglect of elderly, disabled, or impaired adults.

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HB 180-FN (2002)

relative to criminal neglect of elderly, disabled, or impaired adults.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2001-2002
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 226

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2001. The committee held a work session on January 23, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1504). On June 7, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Fernald sub motion of Rereferred to Committee” on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On January 24, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 21, 2002 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Reques For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Gordon. A committee of conference met on April 29, 2002 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 2, 2002 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 2, 2002 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2002, making it Chapter 226 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 2002.

Hearings and Sessions

January 16, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
January 23, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
May 2, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
April 29, 2002, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM204,LOB

Votes

June 7, 2001, Senate: Sen. Fernald sub motion of Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
January 24, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
February 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
March 21, 2002, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
April 25, 2002, Senate: Accedes to House Reques For Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
May 2, 2002, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
May 2, 2002, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ15, p171
January 9, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2001
January 16, 2001: Hearing Jan 16 1:30 RM204,LOB
January 23, 2001: Subcom Work Session Jan 23 1:00 RM204,LOB
February 21, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 8 (vote 14-0;CC)
February 21, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0042}; HC21, p338-339
March 8, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ23, p365-366 + 391
March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
May 2, 2001: Hearing; May 2, 2001, Room 103, LOB,10:45 a.m.; SC20
June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1504}, [06/07/01]; SC29, Pg.16-17
June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1504}, [not voted on]
June 7, 2001: Sen. Fernald sub motion of Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
January 22, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment, {2255}, [01/24/02]; SC6, Pg.8-9
January 24, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment, {2255}, AA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
February 12, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/14/02]; SC11A
February 14, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
March 21, 2002: House Nonconc with Sen Am, req Conf Comm, Rep Welch MA VV; HJ28, p1100
March 21, 2002: (Spkr Appts Reps: Sargent, P Katsakiores, O'Keefe and Knowles)
April 25, 2002: Sen. Gordon Accedes to House Reques For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
April 25, 2002: Pres. Appts.; Senators Gordon, Fernald, Roberge
April 29, 2002: Conf Comm meeting Apr 29 1:00 RM204,LOB
April 30, 2002: Conferee Change: Rep Hess replaces Rep P Katsakiores; HJ40, p1471
April 30, 2002: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am + New Am {3706}, Filed
May 2, 2002: Conference Committee Report {3706}; Adopted, VV
May 2, 2002: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ40, p1478
May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1533
May 2, 2002: Enrolled
May 17, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2002 Eff: 7/16/2002 Chap: 0226

Laws It Would Change

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