HB 1437 (2008): establishing a committee to study whether the state of New Hampshire shall establish a policy that victims of negligent or intentional tortious acts shall recover losses incurred as a result of such acts.

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HB 1437 (2008)

establishing a committee to study whether the state of New Hampshire shall establish a policy that victims of negligent or intentional tortious acts shall recover losses incurred as a result of such acts.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–9 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 31, 2008, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 8, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • January 31, 2008: Executive Session: 1/31/08 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 19, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 11-9)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 8, 2008: Hearing; April 8, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC14
  • April 24, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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