HB 1180 (2008): relative to the definitions of “law enforcement officer” and “judicial officer” under the capital murder law and establishing a commission to study the death penalty in New Hampshire.

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HB 1180 (2008)

relative to the definitions of “law enforcement officer” and “judicial officer” under the capital murder law and establishing a commission to study the death penalty in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0708h). The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee's amendment (0708h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 7, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 21, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, if needed
  • April 22, 2008, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0708h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 7, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2008 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 204 if needed)
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0708h NT for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-1)
  • February 20, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0708h (New Title)
  • February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:00 AM if needed
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0708h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0708h NT: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 22, 2008: Hearing; April 22, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m.; SC15
  • May 13, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/15/08]; SC19A
  • May 15, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 512 (2009): establishing a temporary moratorium on executions and establishing a commission to study the death penalty in New Hampshire.

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