SB 331 (2012): clarifying the definition of surviving spouse for eligibility for line-of-duty death benefits for police officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty, and making an appropriation for a shortfall in an individual medical subsidy payment.

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SB 331 (2012)

clarifying the definition of surviving spouse for eligibility for line-of-duty death benefits for police officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty, and making an appropriation for a shortfall in an individual medical subsidy payment.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2011-2012
House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Subject: Retirement
Chapter law: 195

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 15, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2012 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2012. The committee held work sessions on April 3, 2012 and May 2, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #2019h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2012, making it Chapter 195 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 2012.

Hearings and Sessions

January 19, 2012, 10:25 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
March 27, 2012, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
April 3, 2012, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
May 2, 2012, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
May 8, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

February 15, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019h(NT) — voice vote, passed
May 23, 2012, Senate: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #2019h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
January 19, 2012: Hearing: 1/19/12, Room 100, SH, 10:25 a.m; SC2
February 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/15/12; SC7
February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
February 22, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
March 27, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/27/2012 10:45 AM LOB 306
April 3, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/3/2012 11:00 AM LOB 306
May 2, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/2/2012 11:00 AM LOB 306
May 8, 2012: Executive Session: 5/8/2012 10:00 AM LOB 306
May 8, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019h(NT) for May 15 (Vote 14-0; CC)
May 8, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-2019h (New Title)
May 15, 2012: Amendment #2019h(NT) Adopted, VV
May 15, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019h(NT): MA VV
May 23, 2012: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #2019h, MA, VV
May 30, 2012: Enrolled
June 5, 2012: Enrolled (05/23/12)
June 11, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/2012; Chapter 0195; Effective 06/11/2012

Laws It Would Change

RSA 21-I:29-a