HB 654-FN (2003): relative to criminal liability for the destruction or disconnection of a smoke detector by a tenant in a rental dwelling.

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HB 654-FN (2003)

relative to criminal liability for the destruction or disconnection of a smoke detector by a tenant in a rental dwelling.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Public Affairs
Subject: Housing
Chapter law: 290

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 February 19, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 12, 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. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1632). The committee's amendment (1632) 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. Roberge 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 18, 2003, making it Chapter 290 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

February 19, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
March 12, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Bicknell>
May 7, 2003, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
June 12, 2003, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, RM204,LOB

Votes

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. Roberge 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
February 19, 2003: Hearing Feb 19 10:00 RM204,LOB
March 12, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 12 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Bicknell>
March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 12-0;CC)
March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0654}; HC26, p726
March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
May 7, 2003: Hearing; May 7, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 9:10 a.m.; SC19
May 16, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1632}, [05/22/03]; SC23, Pg.32
May 22, 2003: Committee Amendment{1632}, AA, VV
May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1632}, 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 Weare, Bicknell, Welch & Pantelakos)
June 5, 2003: Sen. Roberge Accede to Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
June 5, 2003: President Appoints Senators; Roberge, Barnes, Larsen
June 12, 2003: Conf Comm Meeting June 12 2:30 RM204,LOB
June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; House Am{2096}, Filed
June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2096}, Adopted, VV
June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
June 30, 2003: Enrolled
June 30, 2003: Enrolled
July 18, 2003: Signed by the Governor 7/18/03 Eff: 1/01/04 Chap 0290

Laws It Would Change

RSA 634:2