SB 359 (2012): relative to civil actions involving accessibility standards for public buildings.

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SB 359 (2012)

relative to civil actions involving accessibility standards for public buildings.

Status: Became law unsigned
Term: 2011-2012
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 197

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1274s). The committee's amendment (1274s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2012 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 28, 2012 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Houde. A floor amendment (2012-1344s), offered by Sen. Houde, was withdrawn on March 28, 2012. A floor amendment (2012-1460s), offered by Sen. Forsythe, was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 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 March 29, 2012 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2012. The committee held a work session on May 1, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2012, May 8, 2012 and May 10, 2012. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2183h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 8–1. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2183h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 16, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Forsythe Concurs with House Amendment #2183h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. It became law without the governor's signature, as Chapter 197. The governor neither signed it nor returned it, and the docket records it as enacted under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution.

Hearings and Sessions

January 19, 2012, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101
April 10, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
May 1, 2012, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
May 3, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
May 8, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
May 10, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

March 21, 2012, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
March 28, 2012, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
March 28, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1274s, 1460s — voice vote, passed
May 16, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2183h — voice vote, passed
May 23, 2012, Senate: Sen. Forsythe Concurs with House Amendment #2183h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
January 19, 2012: Hearing: 1/19/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC3
March 15, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1274s, 3/21/12; SC11
March 21, 2012: Committee Amendment 1274s; AA, VV
March 21, 2012: Sen. Houde Floor Amendment #2012-1344s
March 21, 2012: Floor Amendment 1344s, Not Voted On
March 21, 2012: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
March 28, 2012: Sen. Houde Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
March 28, 2012: Sen. Houde Withdrew Floor Amendment #2012-1344s
March 28, 2012: Sen. Forsythe Floor Amendment #2012-1460s, AA, VV
March 28, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1274s, 1460s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 29, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
April 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/10/2012 11:00 AM LOB 208
May 1, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 5/1/2012 1:00 PM LOB 208
May 2, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 5/2/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
May 3, 2012: Executive Session: 5/3/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
May 8, 2012: If Necessary, Continued Executive Session: 5/8/2012 1:00 PM LOB 208
May 10, 2012: If Necessary, Continued Executive Session: 5/10/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
May 10, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2183h for May 15 (Vote 8-1; RC)
May 10, 2012: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2012-2183h
May 10, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
May 16, 2012: Amendment #2183h: AA VV
May 16, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2183h: MA VV
May 23, 2012: Sen. Forsythe Concurs with House Amendment #2183h, MA, VV
May 30, 2012: Enrolled
June 5, 2012: Enrolled (05/23/12)
June 13, 2012: Law Without Signature 6/13/12; Eff. Date 08/12/12, Chapter 0197; Art 44, Pt II, NH Constitution

Laws It Would Change

RSA 155-A:5-a