SB 507-FN (2008): relative to criminal street gangs and establishing a commission to study the scope of criminal street gang violence in New Hampshire and methods of addressing such violence.

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SB 507-FN (2008)

relative to criminal street gangs and establishing a commission to study the scope of criminal street gang violence in New Hampshire and methods of addressing such violence.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 379

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0857) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 23–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2008 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 2, 2008, April 8, 2008 and April 9, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 1288h). The committee's amendment (1288h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 22, 2008, April 30, 2008 and May 6, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 21–2 to recommend that the House pass it. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2008 and May 29, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. An enrolled bill amendment (2179) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2179) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 15, 2008.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 25, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 2, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 9, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 22, 2008, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 30, 2008, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 6, 2008, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 27, 2008, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, SH 103
  • May 29, 2008, 12:30 PM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1288h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Am{1288}(NT); Requests C of C — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 5, 2008: Hearing; February 5, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:30 p.m.; SC4
  • March 5, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0857}(N T)[03/06/07];;SC9B, Pg.2-3
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Amendment{0857}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0857}(New Title) RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 6, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 11:30 AM LOB 204
  • April 2, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/2/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 8, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 9, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/9/2008 9:30 AM LOB 204
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1288h NT for April 16 Reg (vote 17-1)
  • April 9, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1288h (New Title)
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1288h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1288h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Finance
  • April 22, 2008: Division I Work Session: 4/22/2008 1:00 PM LOB 212
  • April 30, 2008: Division I Work Session: 4/30/2008 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • May 6, 2008: Division I Work Session: 5/6/2008 1:00 PM LOB 212
  • May 8, 2008: Executive Session: 5/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 14 CC (vote 21-2)
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Nonconcur with House Am{1288}(NT); Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Foster, Gatsas and Clegg
  • May 21, 2008: Rep Tupper Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Welch, W.Knowles, Tholl, and L.Hammond
  • May 27, 2008: C of C Meeting; May 27, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:30 a.m
  • May 29, 2008: C of C Meeting;=RECONVENE=RECESSED= May 29, 2008, Room 103, State House, 12:30 p.m
  • May 29, 2008: C of C Meeting; May 29, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:15 p.m
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2079, Senate Amendment + New Amendment: Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2079 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2079}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2179 (New Title) Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2179}(2nd New Title), Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 15, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/11/08
  • July 15, 2008: I. Sections 1-3 Eff. 03/31/09
  • July 15, 2008: II. Remainder Eff. 07/11/08, Chapter 0379

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