SB 455 (2004): removing the requirement that district courts be open on Saturdays for arraignments.

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SB 455 (2004)

removing the requirement that district courts be open on Saturdays for arraignments.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 119

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–3. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Peterson. 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 119 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 13, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
March 30, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 15, 2004, House: 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 Judiciary
January 13, 2004: Hearing; January 13, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
January 13, 2004: Hearing; January 13, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/04]; SC10
March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
March 11, 2004: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
March 30, 2004: Hearing Mar 30 10:00 RM208,LOB
April 6, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 11-3;Reg)
April 6, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1043}
April 15, 2004: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
April 29, 2004: Sen. Peterson Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
May 6, 2004: Enrolled
May 6, 2004: Enrolled
May 17, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/17/2004 Eff: 05/17/2004 Chap: 0119

Laws It Would Change

RSA 594:20-a