HB 208 (2003): relative to name changes for inmates and parolees.

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HB 208 (2003)

relative to name changes for inmates and parolees.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 81

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 work sessions on February 4, 2003, February 12, 2003 and March 5, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 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 81 of the session laws. It took effect on July 29, 2003.

Hearings and Sessions

January 22, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
February 4, 2003, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Movsesian>
February 12, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Movsesian>
March 5, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204, LOB <Rep Movsesian>
April 16, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

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

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ8, p111
January 10, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/10/2003
January 22, 2003: Hearing Jan 22 2:00 RM204,LOB
February 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 4 11:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Movsesian>
February 12, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 12 9:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Movsesian>
February 12, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Subcom Work Session Feb 18 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Movsesian>
March 5, 2003: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Mar 5 9:00 RM204, LOB <Rep Movsesian>
March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 15-0;CC)
March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0555}; HC26, p684
March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
April 16, 2003: Hearing; April 16, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC18
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: 7/29/2003 Chap: 0081

Laws It Would Change

RSA 547:3-i