HB 240 (2003): establishing a committee to study ways to prevent suicide among young people in New Hampshire.

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HB 240 (2003)

establishing a committee to study ways to prevent suicide among young people in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 142

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–2. On January 30, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1534). The committee's amendment (1534) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • April 22, 2003, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 30, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ8, p112
  • January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
  • January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 1:30 RM205,LOB
  • January 22, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Jan 30 (Vote 13-2;Reg)
  • January 30, 2003: Passed VV
  • March 27, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • April 22, 2003: Hearing; April 22, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC17
  • May 9, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1534}, [05/15/03]; SC22, Pg.9-10
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Amendment{1534}, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1534}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Batula MA VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 6/17/2003 Chap: 0142

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