HB 178 (2003): relative to detention for violations of protective orders.

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HB 178 (2003)

relative to detention for violations of protective orders.

Status: Became law unsigned
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 219

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held public hearings on January 21, 2003 and January 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 27, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. It became law without the governor's signature on July 1, 2003, as Chapter 219. The governor neither signed it nor returned it, and the docket records it as enacted under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution.

Hearings and Sessions

January 21, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
January 22, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
May 27, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

June 5, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ8, p109
January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2003
January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 1:30 RM204,LOB
January 22, 2003: Continued Hearing Jan 22 1:30 RM204,LOB
February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 20 (Vote 19-0;CC)
February 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0159}
February 20, 2003: Passed with Am
April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
May 27, 2003: Hearing; May 27, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC22
May 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/05/03]; SC25
June 5, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
June 5, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
June 24, 2003: Enrolled
June 24, 2003: Enrolled
July 1, 2003: Became Law Without Signature on 7/1/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0219

Laws It Would Change

RSA 173-B:9