HB 1662-FN (2006): establishing the crime of peonage.

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HB 1662-FN (2006)

establishing the crime of peonage.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Internal Affairs
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 237

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 5, 2006. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1671). The committee's amendment (1671) was adopted on a voice vote on April 13, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a division vote 218–76. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2006, making it Chapter 237 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Hearings and Sessions

January 5, 2006, 11:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM 204 LOB
April 5, 2006, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 13, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 11, 2006, House: Concur — yeas 218, nays 76, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2006: Introduced and referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
January 5, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 5 11:45 RM 204 LOB
February 9, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 15 (vote 17-1; CC)
February 15, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
April 5, 2006: Hearing; April 5, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC11
April 6, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1671} [04/13/06]; SC14, Pg.20
April 13, 2006: Committee Amendment{1671}, AA, VV
April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1671}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 13, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 11, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Welch, MA, DIV (218-76)
May 24, 2006: Enrolled
May 24, 2006: Enrolled
June 1, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/1/06; Eff. 1/1/07 Chapter 0237

Laws It Would Change

RSA 633