HB 550-FN (2002): relative to destruction of information.

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HB 550-FN (2002)

relative to destruction of information.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2001-2002
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Right to Know
Chapter law: 175

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 18–2. On March 29, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 29, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on April 25, 2001. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 24, 2001. On May 24, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 24, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. On May 31, 2001 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration for Introduction and Committee Referral” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Francoeur. It crossed to the Senate on January 2, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3390). On April 11, 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 April 16, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes 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 15, 2002, making it Chapter 175 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2003.

Hearings and Sessions

February 20, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
April 25, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM201,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
March 20, 2002, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

March 29, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 24, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 31, 2001, Senate: Reconsideration for Introduction and Committee Referral — voice vote, passed
April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 16, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 25, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ18, p250
February 6, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
February 20, 2001: Hearing Feb 20 1:00 RM208,LOB
March 15, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 29 (vote 18-2;Reg)
March 15, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0401}; HC25, p480
March 29, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am, MA VV; Rep Burling Susp Rules to ref to 2nd Comm, MA 2/3VV
March 29, 2001: Passed with Am and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ28, p644-645
April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
April 25, 2001: Crim Just Subcom Work Session Apr 25 10:00 RM201,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
May 17, 2001: Crim Just Maj Report OTP/AM for May 24 (vote 12-0;CC)
May 17, 2001: Crim Just Prop Am{1105}(New Title); HC46, p1409
May 24, 2001: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep J Pratt; HJ49, p1479
May 24, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ49, p1489-1490 + 1491
May 24, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
May 31, 2001: Sen. Francoeur Moved Reconsideration for Introduction and Committee Referral; MA, VV
January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
March 20, 2002: Hearing; March 20, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC12A
April 10, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3390}, [04/11/02]; SC24A, Pg.35
April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3390}, AA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/16/02]; SC25A
April 16, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
April 25, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Mock MA VV; HJ38, p1446
May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
May 2, 2002: Enrolled
May 15, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2002 Eff: 1/1/2003 Chap: 0175

Laws It Would Change

RSA 91-A