HB 622-FN (2004): clarifying certain exemptions from the right-to-know law.

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HB 622-FN (2004)

clarifying certain exemptions from the right-to-know law.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Right to Know
Chapter law: 42

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 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 30, 2003. 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 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 0966). The committee's amendment (0966) 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. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 42 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Hearings and Sessions

March 5, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
September 30, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Soltani>
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 Judiciary
March 5, 2003: Hearing Mar 5 1:30 RM208,LOB
March 19, 2003: Retained in Committee
August 20, 2003: (Subcom: Reps Soltani, Franklin, Haytayan & Lasky)
September 30, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sep 30 1:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Soltani>
November 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 20-0;CC)
November 13, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2381}(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{0966} [04/01/04]; SC13A, Pg.5
April 1, 2004: Committee Amendment{0966}, AA, VV
April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0966}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 1, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
April 15, 2004: House Concurs with Senate Am, Rep Mock MA VV
April 22, 2004: Enrolled
April 22, 2004: Enrolled
May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/03/2004 Eff: 1/01/2005 Chap: 0042

Laws It Would Change

RSA 91-A:3