HB 811 (2003): relative to limiting the liability of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from misuse.

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HB 811 (2003)

relative to limiting the liability of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from misuse.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 267

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 9–6. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 278–92. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1545), offered by Sen. Flanders, was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 17–6 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 29, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen.Gallus Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 4, 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 roll call 259–71. 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 15, 2003, making it Chapter 267 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

March 14, 2003, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
April 29, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104
June 4, 2003, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, RM208,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

Votes

March 25, 2003, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 278, nays 92, passed
May 8, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the bill as amended Sen. Sapareto/Sen. Boyce — yeas 17, nays 6, passed
May 15, 2003, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
May 29, 2003, Senate: Sen.Gallus Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
June 24, 2003, House: ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT — yeas 259, nays 71, passed

The Docket

January 30, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
March 14, 2003: Hearing Mar 14 9:30 RM208,LOB
March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 9-6;Reg)
March 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0756}(New Title); HC26, p764-765
March 25, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(278-92)
April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
April 29, 2003: Hearing; April 29, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC19
April 29, 2003: Hearing; April 29, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC20
April 30, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/03]; SC21
May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass
May 8, 2003: Sen. Flanders Floor Amendment{1545}, AA, VV
May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1545}, RC 17Y-6N, MA; OT3rdg
May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 15, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Mock MA VV
May 15, 2003: (Spkr appts: Reps Rowe, J Wheeler, Dudley & Haytayan)
May 29, 2003: Sen.Gallus Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
May 29, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Clegg, Gallus, D'Allesandro
June 4, 2003: Conf Comm meeting June 4 11:00 RM208,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; House Am{2028}, Filed
June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2028}, Adopted, VV
June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted RC(259-71)
June 30, 2003: Enrolled
June 30, 2003: Enrolled
July 15, 2003: Signed by Governor 7/15/03 Eff: 1/01/04 Chap: 0267

Laws It Would Change

RSA 508

Related Bills

HB 505 (2001): limiting the liability of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others.
HB 249 (2003): limiting the liability of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others.