HB 277-FN (2003): relative to an extended term of imprisonment for manslaughter and relative to jury findings which warrant an extended term of imprisonment.

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HB 277-FN (2003)

relative to an extended term of imprisonment for manslaughter and relative to jury findings which warrant an extended term of imprisonment.

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: 33

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 29, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 12, 2003. On March 12, 2003 the House adopted “Special Order to Mar 13, without objection”. On March 13, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1292) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 2, 2003, making it Chapter 33 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 29, 2003, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
April 1, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

March 13, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
January 21, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/21/2003
January 29, 2003: Hearing Jan 29 2:15 RM204,LOB
March 3, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 12 (Vote 12-0;CC)
March 3, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0327}; HC20,p460
March 12, 2003: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Welch; HJ23, p539
March 12, 2003: Special Order to Mar 13, without objection; HJ23, p590
March 13, 2003: Comm Am{0327}, AL VV; Rep Welch Fl Am{0623}, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ24, p593-594 + 628
March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
April 1, 2003: Hearing; April 1, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC16
April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/03]; SC17
April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
April 10, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1292}, Adopted, VV
April 17, 2003: Enrolled Am{1292}, AA VV
April 17, 2003: Enrolled; HJ40, p1273
April 24, 2003: Enrolled
May 2, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/2/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0033

Laws It Would Change

RSA 651:6