HB 1272 (2014): excluding certain leases by fraternal or social organizations from the definition of tenancy.

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HB 1272 (2014)

excluding certain leases by fraternal or social organizations from the definition of tenancy.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2013-2014
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 93

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2014. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0161h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0161h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 1, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2014, making it Chapter 93 of the session laws. It took effect on August 10, 2014.

Hearings and Sessions

January 21, 2014, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
January 28, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
April 22, 2014, 10:10 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

February 6, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0161h — voice vote, passed
May 1, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
January 21, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/21/2014 10:30 AM LOB 208
January 28, 2014: Executive Session: 1/28/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
January 31, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0161h for Feb 5 (Vote 14-0; CC)
February 6, 2014: Adopt Amendment #0161h AA VV
February 6, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0161h MA VV
March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
April 22, 2014: Hearing: 4/22/14, Room 100, SH, 10:10 a.m.; SC15
April 23, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/1/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC16
May 1, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 15, 2014: Enrolled
May 15, 2014: Enrolled
June 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 6/11/2014; Chapter 0093; Effective 8/10/2014

Laws It Would Change

RSA 540:1-a