SB 500-FN (2010): implementing changes in the probation, parole, and sentencing of certain offenders in an effort to increase public safety, strengthen community supervision, and reduce recidivism.

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SB 500-FN (2010)

implementing changes in the probation, parole, and sentencing of certain offenders in an effort to increase public safety, strengthen community supervision, and reduce recidivism.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 247

The Story

It was introduced on February 10, 2010 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 3, 2010 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 with changes. The committee's amendment (1133s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2010 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 24, 2010 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2010. The committee held a work session on April 6, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 6, 2010 and April 8, 2010. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 1245h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1245h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 256–57. On May 13, 2010 the Senate adopted “Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment 1245h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 2010, making it Chapter 247 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2010, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 1, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • April 6, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 6, 2010, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 8, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1133s — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2010, House: OTP/AM 1245H — yeas 256, nays 57, passed
  • May 13, 2010, Senate: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment 1245h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 10, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 16, 2010: Hearing: February 16, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC7
  • February 17, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 3/3/10; SC8
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 26
  • March 18, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1133s, 3/24/10; SC12
  • March 24, 2010: Committee Amendment 1133s, AA, VV
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1133s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 24, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 1, 2010: Public Hearing: 4/1/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202-204
  • April 6, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 4/6/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 6, 2010: Executive Session: 4/6/2010 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • April 8, 2010: Executive Session: 4/8/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 8, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1245h for April 21 (Vote 16-2; RC)
  • April 8, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #1245h
  • April 21, 2010: Amendment #1245h Adopted, VV
  • April 21, 2010: Ought to Pass with AM #1245h: MA RC 256-57
  • May 13, 2010: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment 1245h, MA, VV
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 1, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 07/01/10; Chapter 0247
  • July 1, 2010: I. RSA 651-A:6,I(c) as inserted by Sec. 6 Eff. as Prov. Sec. 13
  • July 1, 2010: II. RSA 651-A:16-a as insert by Sec. 8 & RSA 651-A:19 as insert by Sec. 10 Eff. as Prov. in Sec. 13
  • July 1, 2010: III. Sec. 14-15 Eff. 9/01/10 at 12:01 am
  • July 1, 2010: IV. Remainder Eff. 7/01/10

Laws It Would Change

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