HB 38 (2005): relative to theft of personal checks and credit cards.

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HB 38 (2005)

relative to theft of personal checks and credit cards.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Banks and Insurance
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 36

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2005. The committee held a work session on March 10, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 23, 2005. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Banks and Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2005, making it Chapter 36 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 2005.

Hearings and Sessions

January 13, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
March 10, 2005, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Winchell>
April 12, 2005, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, LOB 102

Votes

March 23, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 28, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
January 13, 2005: Hearing Jan 13 10:30 RM204,LOB
March 10, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 10 8:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Winchell>
March 15, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 16-1;CC)
March 15, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0097}(New Title)
March 23, 2005: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Welch
March 23, 2005: Comm Am{0097}, AL VV; Rep Welch Fl Am{0817}(New Title), AA VV; Passed with Am VV
March 23, 2005:
March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Banks and Insurance
April 12, 2005: Hearing; April 12, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC15
April 20, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/28/05]; SC17
April 28, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 28, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 4, 2005: Enrolled
May 5, 2005: Enrolled
May 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2005 Eff: 7/16/2005 Chap: 0036

Laws It Would Change

RSA 637:2