SB 70-FN (2009): authorizing the office of mediation and arbitration within the judicial branch to provide pre-suit alternative dispute resolution services.

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SB 70-FN (2009)

authorizing the office of mediation and arbitration within the judicial branch to provide pre-suit alternative dispute resolution services.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2009-2010
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Courts and Procedure
Chapter law: 136

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 18, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 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 11, 2009 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 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. On May 20, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2009, making it Chapter 136 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 10, 2009, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
April 2, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
May 12, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

February 18, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
March 11, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 20, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
February 10, 2009: Hearing; February 10, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m.; SC10
February 11, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [2/18/09]; SC11
February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
March 5, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/09]; SC14
March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 11, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
March 11, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
April 2, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/2/2009 10:30 AM LOB 208
May 12, 2009: Executive Session: 5/12/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
May 13, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 20 RC (vote 11-0)
May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
May 20, 2009: Enrolled
May 27, 2009: Enrolled
June 30, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 06/29/09; Effective 06/29/09; Chapter 0136

Laws It Would Change

RSA 490-E:2