HB 554 (2007): requiring that funds in the civil legal services fund be distributed to New Hampshire Legal Assistance to establish an office in Concord.

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HB 554 (2007)

requiring that funds in the civil legal services fund be distributed to New Hampshire Legal Assistance to establish an office in Concord.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 145

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 4, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 145 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 22, 2007, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 101
March 15, 2007, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
May 3, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

April 4, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
February 22, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/22/2007 11:30 AM LOB 101
March 15, 2007: Executive Session: 3/15/2007 1:30 PM LOB 208
March 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 16-1; RC)
March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
April 4, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
May 3, 2007: Hearing; May 3, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC18
May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/10/07]; SC19
May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
June 6, 2007: Enrolled
June 14, 2007: Enrolled
June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 07/01/07; Chapter 0145

Laws It Would Change

RSA 525-A:2