SB 109 (2007): relative to emergency powers of the supreme court.

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SB 109 (2007)

relative to emergency powers of the supreme court.

Status: Vetoed, override failed
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 8, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen Reynolds Moved Laid On Table” on a voice vote. On April 12, 2007 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. A floor amendment (1209), offered by Sen. Foster, was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 12, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee held work sessions on May 15, 2007 and May 22, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 23, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1764h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 13, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen. Foster Concurs with House Amendment{1764}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on July 19, 2007. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 5, 2007 the Senate voted on overriding the governor's veto, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Hearings and Sessions

February 20, 2007, 2:55 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
May 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
May 15, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
May 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
May 23, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

March 8, 2007, Senate: Sen Reynolds Moved Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
April 12, 2007, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
April 12, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1209} — voice vote, passed
May 31, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1764h — voice vote, passed
June 13, 2007, Senate: Sen. Foster Concurs with House Amendment{1764} — voice vote, passed
September 5, 2007, Senate: Notwithstanding the Governor's veto shall the bill become law: Sen. Larsen — yeas 0, nays 24, failed

The Docket

January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
February 20, 2007: Hearing; February 20, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:55 p.m.; SC7
February 21, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/08/07]; SC9
March 8, 2007: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
March 8, 2007: Sen Reynolds Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary (4/11/07)
April 12, 2007: Sen. Foster Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
April 12, 2007: Sen. Foster Floor Amendment{1209}, AA, VV
April 12, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1209}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 12, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/1/2007 10:00 AM LOB 208
May 15, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/15/2007 10:00 AM LOB 208
May 22, 2007: Continued Subcommittee Work Session: 5/22/2007 10:00 AM LOB 208
May 23, 2007: Executive Session: 5/23/07 11:00 AM LOB 208
May 24, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1764h} for May 31 (vote 18-0; CC)
May 24, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #1764h
May 31, 2007: Amendment {1764h} Adopted, VV
May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1764h: MA VV
June 13, 2007: Sen. Foster Concurs with House Amendment{1764}; MA, VV
June 27, 2007: Enrolled
June 27, 2007: Enrolled
July 19, 2007: Vetoed by the Governor on July 17, 2007
September 5, 2007: Notwithstanding the Governors Veto Shall the Bill Become Law; RC 0Y-24N
September 5, 2007: Veto Sustained

Laws It Would Change

RSA 490