HB 659-FN (2003): relative to penalties for failure to obey a subpoena or summons.

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HB 659-FN (2003)

relative to penalties for failure to obey a subpoena or summons.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Civil Actions
Chapter law: 128

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 March 5, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. 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 12, 2003, making it Chapter 128 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

March 5, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
April 29, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Crim Just & Psfty
February 3, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 18 2:00 RM204,LOB
March 5, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 5 2:00 RM204,LOB
March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 15-0;CC)
March 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0655}; HC26, p725
March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
April 29, 2003: Hearing; April 29, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC19
May 2, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/03]; SC21
May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/22/03]; SC23
May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 29, 2003: Enrolled
June 5, 2003: Enrolled
June 12, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/12/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0128

Laws It Would Change

RSA 516:7