HB 1622-FN-A (2008): allowing counties to implement a first-time offender alcohol and substance treatment program, requiring the department of justice to administer grants to counties for such program, and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 1622-FN-A (2008)

allowing counties to implement a first-time offender alcohol and substance treatment program, requiring the department of justice to administer grants to counties for such program, and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • 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 15, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2008. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0907h). The committee's amendment (0907h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 study it after the session ends. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 24, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 29, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 21, 2008, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 10, 2008, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 8, 2008, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0907h — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • January 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 2/6 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 21, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/21/2008 11:15 AM LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/4/2008 12:30 PM LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 11, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0907h for Mar 18 CC (vote 11-0)
  • March 11, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0907h
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #0907h Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0907h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 8, 2008: Hearing; April 8, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m.; SC14
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report; Referred to Interim Study [04/17/08]; SC15
  • April 17, 2008: Referred to Interim Study [Not Voted On]
  • April 17, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

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