SB 432-FN (2004): establishing a division of emergency services, communications, and management, a division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services, and a division of fire safety in the department of safety.
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SB 432-FN (2004)
establishing a division of emergency services, communications, and management, a division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services, and a division of fire safety in the department of safety.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: State Government
- Chapter law: 171
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0441). The committee's amendment (0441) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2004 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2004. The committee held a work session on March 30, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Prescott. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1543) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 25, 2004, making it Chapter 171 of the session laws. It took effect on July 24, 2004.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 79)
- Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
- March 22, 2004, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM 100, State House
- March 30, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep C Hall>
Votes
- February 19, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 29, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments & Administration
- January 14, 2004: Hearing; January 14, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC2
- February 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0441} [02/19/04]; SC7, Pg.9-10
- February 19, 2004: Committee Amendment{0441}, AA, VV
- February 19, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0441}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 19, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- February 19, 2004: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
- March 2, 2004: Report due Early <f>
- March 22, 2004: Hearing Mar 22 9:30 RM 100, State House
- March 30, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 30 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep C Hall>
- April 8, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 15-3;CC)
- April 8, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0987}
- April 15, 2004: Passed with Am
- April 29, 2004: Sen. Prescott Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
- May 6, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1543}, Adopted
- May 6, 2004: Enrolled Am{1543}, Adopted
- May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
- May 13, 2004: Enrolled
- May 25, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/25/04 Eff. 07/24/04; Chapter 0171
Laws It Would Change
- RSA 21-P:34
- RSA 21-P:35
- RSA 21-P:37
- RSA 21-P:48
- RSA 94:1-a
- RSA 21-P:36-a
- RSA 106-H:2
- RSA 106-H:3
- RSA 106-H:5
- RSA 106-H:6
- RSA 107-D:9
- RSA 108:3
- RSA 154:30-c
- RSA 162-C:1
- RSA 485:40
- RSA 570-A:2
- RSA 21-P:49
- RSA 21-P:5
- RSA 21-P:12
- RSA 21-P:12-a
- RSA 21-P:12-d
- RSA 153-A:2
- RSA 100-A:3
- RSA 21-P:36