SB 526 (2008): relative to the death benefit for police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.

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SB 526 (2008)

relative to the death benefit for police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 382

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0709) 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 1, 2008 and April 3, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2008 and April 17, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 29, 2008 and May 6, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1572h). The committee's amendment (1572h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2008, making it Chapter 382 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 20, 2008, 3:40 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
March 25, 2008, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
April 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 308
April 3, 2008, 8:32 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
April 15, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
April 29, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
May 6, 2008, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 308
May 6, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
May 27, 2008, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Barnes — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
May 14, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1572h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
February 20, 2008: Hearing; February 20, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:40 p.m.; SC7
February 21, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0709} [03/06/08]; SC8, Pg.10-11
March 6, 2008: Committee Amendment{0709}, AA, VV
March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0709} RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
March 6, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 1:45 PM LOB 306
April 1, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 308
April 3, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/3/2008 8:32 AM LOB 306
April 15, 2008: Executive Session: 4/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 306
April 17, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 4/17/2008 11:00 AM LOB 306
April 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/29/2008 10:30 AM LOB 306
May 6, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/6/2008 8:30 AM LOB 308
May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
May 7, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1572h for May 14 CC (vote 15-2)
May 7, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1572h
May 14, 2008: Amendment #1572h Adopted, VV
May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1572h: MA VV
May 21, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Nonconcur with House Am{1572}; Requests C of C, Adopted, VV
May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Kelly, D'Allesandro and Downing
May 21, 2008: Rep Tupper Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps D.Sullivan, Pilotte, C.Robertson, and Manney
May 27, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 27, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m
May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2000, House Amendment: Filed
June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2000 Adopted, VV
June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2000}; Adopted, VV
June 4, 2008: Enrolled
June 5, 2008: Enrolled
July 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/11/08; Eff. Date 07/11/08, Chapter 0382

Laws It Would Change

RSA 21-I:29-a