HB 215 (2003): relative to expungement of records contained in the DNA database.

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HB 215 (2003)

relative to expungement of records contained in the DNA database.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 101

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 unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it. 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 with changes (amendment 1357). The committee's amendment (1357) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2003, making it Chapter 101 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 28, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
April 22, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass With Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 15, 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 10:30 RM204,LOB
February 12, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 20 (Vote 13-0;CC)
February 20, 2003: Passed
April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
April 22, 2003: Hearing; April 22, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 11:15 a.m.; SC18
April 22, 2003: Hearing; April 22, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC19
April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass With Amendment{1357}, [05/08/03]; SC21, Pg.10
May 8, 2003: Committee Amendment{1357}, AA, VV
May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass With Amendment{1357}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 15, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV
May 29, 2003: Enrolled
May 29, 2003: Enrolled
June 6, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/6/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0101

Laws It Would Change

RSA 651-C:5