HB 661 (2002): relative to hearing timelines in abuse and neglect cases.

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HB 661 (2002)

relative to hearing timelines in abuse and neglect cases.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2001-2002
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Children
Chapter law: 180

The Story

It was introduced on February 8, 2001 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2001. The committee held a work session on April 3, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 13, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3535). On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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 180 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 2002.

Hearings and Sessions

March 20, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
April 3, 2001, 4:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
March 13, 2002, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 25, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

February 8, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ19, p263
February 13, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/13/2001
March 20, 2001: Hearing Mar 20 11:00 RM206,LOB
April 3, 2001: Subcom Work Session Apr 3 4:00 RM206,LOB
April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
December 21, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 2 (vote 12-1;CC)
December 21, 2001: Prop Maj Am{2037}; HC1, p23-24
January 2, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ5, p178 + 248
January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
March 13, 2002: Hearing; March 13, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC13
April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3535},[04/18/02]; SC26A, Pg.29
April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3535}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
April 25, 2002: House Conc with Senate Am, Rep Dowling MA VV; HJ38, p1434
May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
May 2, 2002: Enrolled
May 15, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2002 Eff: 7/14/2002 Chap: 0180

Laws It Would Change

RSA 169-C:6-a