SB 207-FN (2006): relative to enhanced penalties for certain crimes against the elderly and persons with a physical or mental disability.

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SB 207-FN (2006)

relative to enhanced penalties for certain crimes against the elderly and persons with a physical or mental disability.

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: 89

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 17, 2005 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0268) was adopted on a voice vote on January 18, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 18, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2006. The committee held a work session on March 28, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 12, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2006, making it Chapter 89 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Hearings and Sessions

February 8, 2005, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
March 23, 2006, 1:45 PM: public hearing, RM 204/LOB
March 28, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM204/LOB

Votes

March 17, 2005, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
January 18, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 12, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
February 8, 2005: Hearing: February 8, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:40 p.m.; SC5
March 10, 2005: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee, [03/17/05]; SC11
March 17, 2005: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
January 10, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment(New Title){0268},[01/18/06]; SC2, Pg.12-13
January 18, 2006: Committee Amendment(New Title){0268},AA, VV
January 18, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment (New Title){0268}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
January 18, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
February 22, 2006: Introduced and ref Criminal Justice & Public Safety HJ20, pg 1256
March 23, 2006: Public Hearing March 23 1:45 RM 204/LOB
March 28, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session March 28 9:00 RM204/LOB
April 6, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP April 12 (vote 19-0; CC)
April 12, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
April 20, 2006: Enrolled
April 27, 2006: Enrolled
May 5, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 05/05/06; Eff. Date 01/01/07, Chapter 0089

Laws It Would Change

RSA 651:6