SB 274 (2012): removing the phrase "mentally defective" from the aggravated felonious sexual assault statute.

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SB 274 (2012)

removing the phrase "mentally defective" from the aggravated felonious sexual assault statute.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2011-2012
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 105

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 5, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0132s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0132s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 18, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 2012 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 February 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–4 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 9, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 2012, making it Chapter 105 of the session laws. It took effect on July 28, 2012.

Hearings and Sessions

January 5, 2012, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101
April 3, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
May 1, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

January 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0132s — voice vote, passed
May 9, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
January 5, 2012: Hearing: 1/5/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m
January 10, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0132s, 1/18/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC3
January 18, 2012: Committee Amendment 0132s, AA, VV
January 18, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0132s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
April 3, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/3/2012 10:30 AM LOB 204
May 1, 2012: Executive Session: 5/1/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
May 1, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 9 (Vote 11-4; RC)
May 9, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
May 16, 2012: Enrolled
May 17, 2012: Enrolled
May 29, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 05/29/2012; Chapter 0105; Effective 07/28/2012

Laws It Would Change

RSA 632-A:2