HB 1722 (2012): relative to disqualification of judges and lawyers from practicing in the circuit courts.

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HB 1722 (2012)

relative to disqualification of judges and lawyers from practicing in the circuit courts.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2011-2012
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 129

The Story

On February 8, 2012 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 23, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1006h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1006h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It was introduced on March 7, 2012 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 16, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2012, making it Chapter 129 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 21, 2012, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
February 23, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
May 3, 2012, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

March 7, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1006h — voice vote, passed
May 16, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

February 8, 2012: Late Drafting and Introduction Approved by Rules Committee
February 8, 2012: Referred to Judiciary
February 21, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/21/2012 10:15 AM LOB 208
February 21, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:30 AM LOB 208
February 23, 2012: Executive Session: 2/23/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1006h for Mar 7 (Vote 16-0; CC)
February 23, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-1006h
March 7, 2012: Amendment #1006h Adopted, VV
March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1006h: MA VV
March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
May 3, 2012: Hearing: 5/3/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC15
May 3, 2012: Hearing: 5/3/12, Room 101, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC16
May 11, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/16/12; SC19A
May 16, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 23, 2012: Enrolled
May 30, 2012: Enrolled [Recessed from 5/17/2012 Session]
June 5, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/05/2012; Effective 08/04/2012; Chapter 0129

Laws It Would Change

RSA 490-F:9