HB 403 (2004): requiring persons who are acquitted of certain sexual assaults by reason of insanity to register as sexual offenders.

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HB 403 (2004)

requiring persons who are acquitted of certain sexual assaults by reason of insanity to register as sexual offenders.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 69

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 11, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 16, 2003, September 30, 2003 and October 7, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0967). The committee's amendment (0967) was adopted on a voice vote on April 1, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1338) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2004, making it Chapter 69 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Hearings and Sessions

February 11, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
February 19, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
September 16, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Knowles>
September 30, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Knowles>
October 7, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Knowles>
March 16, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

April 1, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 15, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 10:30 RM204,LOB
February 19, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 19 9:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
March 19, 2003: Retained in Committee
September 16, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sep 16 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Knowles>
September 30, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sep 30 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Knowles>
October 7, 2003: Subcom Work Session Oct 7 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Knowles>
November 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 18-0;CC)
November 18, 2003: Prop Maj Am{2509}(New Title)
January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
February 12, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
March 16, 2004: Hearing; March 16, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC11
March 30, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0967},(New Title), [04/01/04]; SC13A, Pg.4
April 1, 2004: Committee Amendment{0967},(New Title), AA, VV
April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0967},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 1, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
April 15, 2004: House Concurs with Senate Am, Rep Welch MA VV
April 22, 2004: Enrolled Am{1338}, Adopted
April 22, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1338}, Adopted
April 29, 2004: Enrolled
April 29, 2004: Enrolled
May 7, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/7/2004 Eff: 1/1/2005 Chap: 0069

Laws It Would Change

RSA 651-B:1