SB 531 (2008): relative to making capital appropriations for the Hillsborough north superior court and the Manchester district court family division and lapsing certain prior capital appropriations, and relative to the venue for civil and criminal cases in Hillsborough county.

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SB 531 (2008)

relative to making capital appropriations for the Hillsborough north superior court and the Manchester district court family division and lapsing certain prior capital appropriations, and relative to the venue for civil and criminal cases in Hillsborough county.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Capital Budget
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 385

The Story

It was introduced on February 14, 2008 and referred to the Senate Capital Budget committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0951) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 1194h). The committee's amendment (1194h) 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 on a voice vote. On April 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 1715h). On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Amendment #1715h (New Title)” on a voice vote. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes 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. Hassan. A committee of conference met on May 28, 2008, May 29, 2008 and May 30, 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 385 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

March 10, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Capital Budget, SH 103
April 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
April 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
April 29, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
May 6, 2008, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
May 28, 2008, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 100
May 29, 2008, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, SH 100
May 30, 2008, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0951}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with AM #1194h NT — voice vote, passed
May 14, 2008, House: Amendment #1715h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
May 14, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1715h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
May 21, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Ams{1194}(NT){1715}(NT); Requests C of C — voice vote, passed

The Docket

February 14, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Capital Budget
March 10, 2008: Hearing; March 10, 2008, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC8
March 11, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0951}(New Title) [03/13/08]; SC10B, Pg.10-11
March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0951}(New Title), AA, VV
March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0951}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1194h NT for April 16 Reg (vote 15-0)
April 9, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1194h (New Title)
April 16, 2008: Amendment #1194h (New Title) Adopted, VV
April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with AM #1194h NT: MA VV
April 16, 2008: Referred to Public Works and Highways
April 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/29/2008 11:00 AM LOB 201
May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 10:15 AM LOB 201
May 6, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1715h NT for May 14 CC (vote 15-0)
May 6, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1715h (New Title)
May 14, 2008: Amendment #1715h (New Title): MA VV
May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1715h (New Title): MA VV
May 21, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Nonconcur with House Ams{1194}(NT){1715}(NT); Requests C of C, MA, VV
May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators D'Allesandro, Hassan and Clegg
May 21, 2008: Rep Marsh Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Bouchard, Campbell, Lasky, and Hackel
May 23, 2008: Conferee Change: Rep Rowe Replaces Rep Lasky
May 28, 2008: C of C Meeting; May 28, 2008, Room 100, State House, 2:00 p.m
May 29, 2008: C of C Meeting; May 29, 2008, Room 100, State House, 2:30 p.m
May 29, 2008: C of C Meeting; May 29, 2008, Room 100, State House, 2:30 p.m
May 30, 2008: C of C Meeting; May 30, 2008, Room 100, State House, 9:30 a.m
May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2091, House Amendment + New Amendment: Filed
June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2091 Adopted, VV
June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2091}; 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 0385

Laws It Would Change

RSA 496:1