HB 1411-FN-A (2004): establishing a committee to study funding sources for the state laboratories and extending the appropriation to the department of corrections for the prison automation system.

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HB 1411-FN-A (2004)

establishing a committee to study funding sources for the state laboratories and extending the appropriation to the department of corrections for the prison automation system.

Status: Died when the conference report was rejected
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Public Works and Highways
Senate committee: Ways and Means
Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 13–0. On February 5, 2004 the House failed “Ref for Study” on a voice vote. On February 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0995). The committee's amendment (0995) was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1097), offered by Sen. O'Hearn, was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 8, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 8, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 6, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate adopted “Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference”, on a motion by Sen. D'Allesandro. A committee of conference met on May 13, 2004, May 18, 2004 and May 19, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House failed “Conf Comm Report” on a division vote 140–173.

Hearings and Sessions

January 21, 2004, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
February 11, 2004, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RMs210-211,LOB
March 31, 2004, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
May 13, 2004, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, RM201,LOB
May 18, 2004, 1:15 PM: committee of conference, RM201,LOB
May 19, 2004, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, RM201,LOB

Votes

February 5, 2004, House: Ref for Study — voice vote, failed
February 5, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 8, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — yeas 140, nays 173, failed

The Docket

September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Public Works
September 4, 2003: Report due 1/29/2004 <f>
January 21, 2004: Hearing Jan 21 1:45 RM201,LOB
January 28, 2004: Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Feb 5 (vote 13-0;Reg)
February 5, 2004: Ref for Study, ML VV; Rep E Smith moved OTP/AM; Rep E Smith Fl Am{0311}(New Title), AA VV
February 5, 2004: Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV
February 11, 2004: Fin Hearing Feb 11 11:30 RMs210-211,LOB
March 10, 2004: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 17 (vote 20-0;CC)
March 10, 2004: Fin Comm Prop Am{0693}
March 17, 2004: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)
March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
March 31, 2004: Hearing; March 31, 2004, Room 103, SH, 8:45 a.m.; SC13
April 1, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0995},(New Title), [04/08/04]; SC14, Pg.5-8
April 8, 2004: Committee Amendment{0995},(New Title), AA, VV
April 8, 2004: Sen. O'Hearn Floor Amendment{1097}, AA, VV
April 8, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0995},(New Title),{1097}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 8, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 6, 2004: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Reps E. Smith & Kurk MA
May 6, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: E. Smith, C. Bouchard, Waterhouse & R. Wheeler)
May 6, 2004: Senator D'Allesandro Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Prescott, O'Hearn, D'Allesandro
May 13, 2004: Conf Comm Meeting May 13 3:00 RM201,LOB
May 18, 2004: Continued Conf Comm Meeting May 18 1:15 RM201,LOB
May 19, 2004: Continued Conf Comm Meeting May 19 9:30 RM201,LOB
May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Sen. Am + New Am{1654}, Filed
May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1654}, Adopted, VV
May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report, ML DIV(140-173)

Laws It Would Change

RSA 131:3-a