SB 57 (2009): relative to the commission to study the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury suffered by New Hampshire soldiers and veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

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SB 57 (2009)

relative to the commission to study the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury suffered by New Hampshire soldiers and veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 92

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on February 3, 2009 and March 3, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0539s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2009 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 11, 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, 13–0, 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 12, 2009, making it Chapter 92 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2009, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101
  • March 3, 2009, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 22, 2009, 10:00 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 11, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0539s} — 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 3, 2009: Hearing; February 3, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC8
  • February 3, 2009: Hearing; February 3, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m
  • March 3, 2009: Hearing; March 3, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC10
  • March 3, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0539s} [3/11/09]; SC14, Pg.8
  • March 11, 2009: Committee Amendment {0539s}, AA, VV
  • March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0539s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg; SJ7, Pg.96
  • March 11, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution; SJ7, Pg.116
  • March 11, 2009: Introduced and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • April 22, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/22/2009 10:00 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 13-0)
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 13, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2009; Effective 06/12/2009; Chapter 0092

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