SB 31-FN (2009): establishing the Candia District Court and the Manchester District Court as judicial branch family division sites and relative to the Dover-Somersworth-Durham district court.

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SB 31-FN (2009)

establishing the Candia District Court and the Manchester District Court as judicial branch family division sites and relative to the Dover-Somersworth-Durham district court.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 165

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Judiciary 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1586h). The committee's amendment (1586h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 20, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 20, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 3, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment {1586h}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2009, making it Chapter 165 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2009, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 31, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 12, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1586h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment {1586h} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 17, 2009: Hearing; February 17, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC10
  • February 19, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/04/09]; 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 Judiciary
  • March 31, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/31/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 12, 2009: Executive Session: 5/12/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 13, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1586h (NT) for May 20 RC (vote 11-0)
  • May 13, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1586h (New Title)
  • May 20, 2009: Amendment #1586h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1586h (New Title): MA VV
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment {1586h}, MA, VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/08/2009; Effective 07/08/2009; Chapter 0165

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