HB 685 (2007): prohibiting New Hampshire from participating in a national identification card system, and establishing a death benefit to be paid to the family of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty and establishing a committee to study the eligibility for and award of the benefit.

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HB 685 (2007)

prohibiting New Hampshire from participating in a national identification card system, and establishing a death benefit to be paid to the family of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty and establishing a committee to study the eligibility for and award of the benefit.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 243

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 4, 2007 the House adopted “Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0795h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 5, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 5, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 268–8. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 16, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1822), offered by Sen. D'Allesandro, was adopted on a roll call 24–0 on May 24, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On June 7, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1822 NT, Rep Ryan” on a voice vote. 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 28, 2007, making it Chapter 243 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2007, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 20, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • May 16, 2007, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, House: COMM REPORT: OTPA {0795H} — yeas 268, nays 9, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (1822s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Foster — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Burling/Sen. Barnes — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • June 7, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1822 NT, Rep Ryan — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • March 15, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/15/2007 3:00 PM LOB 203
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0795h} for March 27 (vote 16-0; RC)
  • March 21, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0795h
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm: MA VV Necessary 2/3
  • April 4, 2007: Special Order to April 5: Without Objection
  • April 5, 2007: Amendment {0795h} Adopted, VV
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0795h: MA RC 268-8
  • April 18, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • May 16, 2007: Hearing; May 16, 2007, Room 103, State House, 1:30 p.m.; SC20
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
  • May 24, 2007: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Amendment{1822}(New Title) RC 24Y-0N, AA
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1822}(New Title) RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 7, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1822 NT, Rep Ryan, MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/27/07; Eff. Date 06/27/07; Chapter 0243

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