SB 487 (2008): clarifying the law regarding bail pending appeal.

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SB 487 (2008)

clarifying the law regarding bail pending appeal.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 200

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 31, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 9, 2008 and April 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1331h). The committee's amendment (1331h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 2008, making it Chapter 200 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 22, 2008, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
March 25, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
April 9, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
April 15, 2008, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
April 22, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

January 31, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1331h — voice vote, passed
May 14, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1331} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
January 22, 2008: Hearing; January 22, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC3
January 24, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [01/31/08]; SC4
January 31, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
January 31, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 10:30 AM LOB 208
April 8, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 4/8/2008 1:00 PM LOB 208
April 9, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/9/2008 1:00 PM LOB 208
April 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/15/2008 9:45 AM LOB 208
April 22, 2008: Executive Session: 4/22/2008 10:30 AM LOB 208 (Orig 10:00 AM)
April 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1331h for May 7 Reg (vote 15-3)
April 29, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1331h
May 7, 2008: Amendment #1331h Adopted, VV
May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1331h: MA VV
May 14, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Concur with House Amendment{1331}, MA, VV
May 21, 2008: Enrolled
May 21, 2008: Enrolled
June 18, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/11/08; Eff. Date 06/11/08, Chapter 0200

Laws It Would Change

RSA 597:1-a