HB 212 (2003): defining "terrorize" for the purpose of criminal threatening.

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HB 212 (2003)

defining "terrorize" for the purpose of criminal threatening.

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: 69

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 28, 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 13, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1329). The committee's amendment (1329) was adopted on a voice vote on April 24, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 24, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 24, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 27, 2003, making it Chapter 69 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 28, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
April 15, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

April 24, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 8, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ8, p111
January 15, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/10/2003
January 28, 2003: Hearing Jan 28 10:00 RM204,LOB
February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 13 (Vote 19-0;CC)
February 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0079}(New Title)
February 13, 2003: Passed with Am
March 27, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
April 15, 2003: Hearing; April 15, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC17
April 15, 2003: Hearing; April 15, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:45 a.m.; SC18
April 18, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1329} [04/24/03]; SC19, Pg.6
April 24, 2003: Committee Amendment{1329}, AA, VV
April 24, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1329}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 24, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 8, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV
May 15, 2003: Enrolled
May 15, 2003: Enrolled
May 27, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0069

Laws It Would Change

RSA 631:4