HB 288-FN (2003): imposing a criminal penalty for the dissemination of certain materials without consent.

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HB 288-FN (2003)

imposing a criminal penalty for the dissemination of certain materials without consent.

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: 256

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 unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 20, 2003. On February 20, 2003 the House adopted “Recommitted to Crim Just & PSfty” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 24, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1621). The committee's amendment (1621) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Peterson Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 12, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 14, 2003, making it Chapter 256 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 29, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
May 6, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
June 12, 2003, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, RM204,LOB

Votes

February 20, 2003, House: Recommitted to Crim Just & PSfty — voice vote, passed
May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 29, 2003, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Peterson Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
June 24, 2003, House: Conf Comm Report — 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 1:30 RM204,LOB
February 12, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 20 (Vote 15-0;CC)
February 20, 2003: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Welch
February 20, 2003: Recommitted to Crim Just & PSfty, Rep Welch MA VV
March 3, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 12 (Vote 11-1;CC)
March 3, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0445}; HC20, p462
March 12, 2003: Passed with Am; HJ23, p540 + 590
April 24, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
May 6, 2003: Hearing; May 6, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC21
May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1621}, [05/22/03]; SC23, Pg.14
May 22, 2003: Committee Amendment{1621}, AA, VV
May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1621}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 29, 2003: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Welch MA VV
May 29, 2003: (Spkr appts: Reps Knowles, Tholl, Stevens & Kurk)
June 5, 2003: Sen. Peterson Accede to Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
June 5, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Clegg, Sapareto, Foster
June 12, 2003: Conf Comm Meeting June 12 3:00 RM204,LOB
June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; Sen. Am{2142}, Filed
June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2142}, Adopted, VV
June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
June 30, 2003: Enrolled
June 30, 2003: Enrolled
July 14, 2003: Signed by Governor 7/14/03 Eff: 1/01/04 Chap: 0256

Laws It Would Change

RSA 644:9