HB 192 (2003): relative to disposal of controlled drugs in possession of law enforcement officers.

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HB 192 (2003)

relative to disposal of controlled drugs in possession of law enforcement officers.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 80

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 5, 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 April 22, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2003, making it Chapter 80 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 22, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
February 5, 2003, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Bicknell>
April 22, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ8, p110
January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2003
January 22, 2003: Hearing Jan 22 10:00 RM204,LOB
February 5, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 5 12:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Bicknell>
February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 20 (Vote 19-0;CC)
February 14, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0160}
February 20, 2003: Passed with Am
April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
April 22, 2003: Hearing; April 22, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC18
April 22, 2003: Hearing; April 22, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m
April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/03]; SC21
May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 15, 2003: Enrolled
May 15, 2003: Enrolled
May 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/30/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0080

Laws It Would Change

RSA 318-B:17