HB 422 (2004): relative to the selection of replacement justices for supreme court justices who are disqualified to hear cases.

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HB 422 (2004)

relative to the selection of replacement justices for supreme court justices who are disqualified to hear cases.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 112

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 9, 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 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 1234). The committee's amendment (1234) was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 29, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2004, making it Chapter 112 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Hearings and Sessions

March 4, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
September 9, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Rowe>
March 16, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 29, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
March 4, 2003: Hearing Mar 4 10:30 RM208,LOB
March 18, 2003: Retained in Committee
August 20, 2003: (Subcom: Reps Rowe, Haytayan, Lasky & Woods)
September 9, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sept 9 10:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Rowe>
November 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 15-0;CC)
November 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2526}
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
April 16, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1234} [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.9-10
April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1234}, AA, VV
April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1234}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
April 29, 2004: House Concurred with Senate Am, Rep Mock MA VV
May 6, 2004: Enrolled
May 6, 2004: Enrolled
May 17, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2004 Eff: 1/01/2005 Chap: 0112

Laws It Would Change

RSA 490:3