SB 148 (2009): establishing that the state of New Hampshire recognizes the designations of Prisoner of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) as valid descriptions of casualty status and category classification for military personnel.

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SB 148 (2009)

establishing that the state of New Hampshire recognizes the designations of Prisoner of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) as valid descriptions of casualty status and category classification for military personnel.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
  • Chapter law: 87

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 4, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 4, 2009 and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On May 6, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2009, making it Chapter 87 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2009, 8:55 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 22, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203
  • April 29, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • February 17, 2009: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 17, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC9
  • February 17, 2009: Hearing; February 17, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 8:55 a.m.; SC11
  • February 17, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [3/4/09]; SC12
  • March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 4, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • April 22, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/22/2009 10:30 AM LOB 203
  • April 29, 2009: Executive Session: 4/29/2009 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • April 30, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 6 CC (vote 15-0)
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 13, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 11, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/2009; Effective 06/11/2009; Chapter 0087

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