HB 1588 (2012): recodifying the laws relative to sheriffs, constables, and police officers.
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HB 1588 (2012)
recodifying the laws relative to sheriffs, constables, and police officers.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held public hearings on January 24, 2012 and February 9, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 15–1. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 220–92.
Sponsors
- Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Michele Peckham (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Paul Brown (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 9, 2012, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 14, 2012, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
Votes
- March 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 220, nays 92, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
- January 24, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/24/2012 11:00 AM LOB 301 =RECESSED=
- February 9, 2012: Continued Public Hearing: 2/9/2012 2:30 PM LOB 301
- February 14, 2012: Executive Session: 2/14/2012 11:00 AM LOB 301
- February 21, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 15-1; RC)
- February 21, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 220-92
Laws It Would Change
- RSA 104:3-f
- RSA 104:9
- RSA 104:10
- RSA 104:12
- RSA 104:19
- RSA 104:20
- RSA 104:30
- RSA 104:31-a
- RSA 105
- RSA 105:13
- RSA 48:11-a
- RSA 594:1
- RSA 106-B:19
- RSA 105:5
- RSA 105:10
- RSA 105:14
- RSA 106-B:17
Related Bills
- HB 1473 (2014): recodifying the laws relative to sheriffs, constables, and police officers.