SB 187 (2013): posthumously emancipating enslaved Africans in New Hampshire.

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SB 187 (2013)

posthumously emancipating enslaved Africans in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 204

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2013 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0801s). The committee's amendment (0801s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2013 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 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2013. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1275h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1275h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 24, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On April 24, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 344–2. On April 24, 2013 the House adopted “Reconsideration (Rep P.Sullivan)” on a division vote 255–79. On April 24, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 336–0. On June 6, 2013 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Boutin. An enrolled bill amendment (2019e) was adopted on June 6, 2013. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2013-2019e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 9, 2013, making it Chapter 204 of the session laws. It took effect on July 9, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2013, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 11, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 16, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 14, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0801s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2013, House: OTP/AM 1275H — yeas 344, nays 2, passed
  • April 24, 2013, House: Reconsideration (Rep P.Sullivan) — yeas 255, nays 79, passed
  • April 24, 2013, House: OTP/AM 1275H — yeas 336, nays 0, passed
  • June 6, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment 1275h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Public & Municipal Affairs
  • March 6, 2013: Hearing: 3/6/13, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC10
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0801s, 3/14/13; SC11
  • March 14, 2013: Committee Amendment 0801s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 14, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0801s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary; HJ31, PG.1075
  • April 11, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/11/2013 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 16, 2013: Executive Session: 4/16/2013 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 17, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1275h for April 24 (Vote 18-0; RC); HC33, PG.1097
  • April 17, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1275h; HC33, PG.1114
  • April 24, 2013: Amendment #1275h: AA VV; HJ38, PG.1248
  • April 24, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1275h: MA RC 344-2; HJ38, PG.1248-1250
  • April 24, 2013: Reconsideration (Rep P.Sullivan): MA DIV 255-79; HJ38, PG.1253
  • April 24, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1275h: MA RC 336-0; HJ38, PG.1254-1256
  • June 6, 2013: Sen. Boutin Moved Concur with House Amendment 1275h, MA, VV
  • June 6, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019e Adopted [Recess of 6/5/13]; HJ49, PG.1648
  • June 6, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2013-2019e Adopted, VV
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 6/5/13; HJ49, PG.1652
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • July 9, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/09/2013; Chapter 0204; Effective 07/09/2013

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