HB 70 (2009): relative to taking stones from stone walls.

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HB 70 (2009)

relative to taking stones from stone walls.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2009-2010
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Civil Actions
Chapter law: 294

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2009. The committee held a work session on January 27, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0101h). The committee's amendment (0101h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 4, 2009 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 8, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 19, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 3, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 31, 2009, making it Chapter 294 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 13, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
January 27, 2009, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
March 31, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
April 2, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
May 19, 2009, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

March 4, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0101h — voice vote, passed
April 8, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 27, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Judiciary
January 13, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/13/2009 1:30 PM LOB 208
January 27, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/27/2009 12:00 PM LOB 208
February 12, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/12/2009 2:00 PM LOB 208
February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
February 18, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0101h for Mar 4 CC (vote 16-0)
February 18, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0101h
March 4, 2009: Amendment #0101h Adopted, VV
March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0101h: MA VV
March 4, 2009: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
March 24, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 3/24/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
March 31, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/31/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
April 2, 2009: Executive Session: 4/2/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
April 2, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 8 CC (vote 19-0)
April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
May 19, 2009: Hearing; May 19, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m.; SC24
May 20, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/27/09]; SC25
May 27, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 27, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
June 3, 2009: Enrolled
June 3, 2009: Enrolled
July 31, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/31/2009; Effective 09/29/2009; Chapter 0294

Laws It Would Change

RSA 539:4