SB 79-FN-LOCAL (2003): relative to penalties for the exhibition of fighting animals.

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SB 79-FN-LOCAL (2003)

relative to penalties for the exhibition of fighting animals.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 98

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0516). On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0860). The committee's amendment (0860) was rejected on a voice vote on March 27, 2003. A floor amendment (0950), offered by Sen. Roberge, was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1599) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2003, making it Chapter 98 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

February 11, 2003, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104
April 15, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM204,LOB

Votes

March 13, 2003, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
February 11, 2003: Hearing; February 11, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC8
March 7, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0516}, [03/13/03]; SC13, Pg.11
March 13, 2003: Committee Amendment{0516}, [Not Voted On]
March 13, 2003: Sen. Roberge Moved Recommit, MA, VV
March 21, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0860}, [03/27/03]; SC15, Pg.22-23
March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ34, p1085
March 27, 2003: Committee Amendment{0860}, AF, VV
March 27, 2003: Sen. Roberge Floor Amendment{0950}, (New Title), AA, VV
March 27, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0950}, (New Title}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 27, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
April 15, 2003: Hearing Apr 15 11:00 RM204,LOB
April 29, 2003: Maj Report OTP for May 8 (Vote 13-0;CC)
May 8, 2003: Passed
May 15, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1599}, Adopted, VV
May 15, 2003: Enrolled Am{1599}, AA VV
May 29, 2003: Enrolled
May 29, 2003: Enrolled
June 6, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/6/2003 Eff- 1/1/2004 Chap- 0098

Laws It Would Change

RSA 644:8-a