HB 628-FN (2005): relative to the authority of law enforcement officers to close an area for the purpose of abating a threat to public health or safety.

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HB 628-FN (2005)

relative to the authority of law enforcement officers to close an area for the purpose of abating a threat to public health or safety.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 192

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2005. The committee voted 10–4 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1471). The committee's amendment (1471) was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 2005, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1635), offered by Sen. Foster, was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 8, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2005, making it Chapter 192 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2005.

Hearings and Sessions

February 18, 2005, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
April 26, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
June 8, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
February 18, 2005: Hearing Feb 18 10:45 RM204,LOB
March 16, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 10-4;CC)
March 23, 2005: Passed
March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC15
May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1471} [05/26/05]; SC21, Pg.16
May 26, 2005: Committee Amendment{1471}, AA, VV
May 26, 2005: Sen. Foster Floor Amendment{1635}, AA, VV
May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1471}{1635}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 26, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
June 8, 2005: House Conc with Sen Ams, Rep Welch MA VV
June 9, 2005: Enrolled
June 15, 2005: Enrolled
June 30, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2005 Eff: 6/30/2005 Chap: 0192

Laws It Would Change

RSA 644:2