HB 609-FN (2011): establishing the New Hampshire circuit court to replace the current probate courts, district courts, and judicial branch family division..

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HB 609-FN (2011)

establishing the New Hampshire circuit court to replace the current probate courts, district courts, and judicial branch family division..

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure
  • Chapter law: 88

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0739h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0739h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1676) was adopted on May 4, 2011. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2011-1676e) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 2011, making it Chapter 88 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 9, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 31, 2011, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0739h — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 22, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/22/2011 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 1, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/1/2011 1:00 PM LOB 208 (If Necessary Continued 3/3/2011 10:00 AM LOB 208)
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 10, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0739h for Mar 15 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 10, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0739h
  • March 15, 2011: Amendment #0739h Adopted, VV
  • March 15, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0739h: MA VV
  • March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 31, 2011: Hearing: 3/31/11, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC17
  • April 11, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/20/11; SC20
  • April 20, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 20, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 4, 2011: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1676 Adopted
  • May 4, 2011: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2011-1676e Adopted
  • May 4, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 11, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 16, 2011: Signed by Governor 05/16/2011; Effective 07/01/2011; Chapter 0088

Laws It Would Change

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