HB 497 (2015): relative to interference with a cemetery burial plot.

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HB 497 (2015)

relative to interference with a cemetery burial plot.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2015-2016
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 95

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 4, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 30, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2015, making it Chapter 95 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 12, 2015, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
February 17, 2015, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
April 14, 2015, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

March 4, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
February 12, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/12/2015 9:00 AM LOB 301
February 17, 2015: Executive Session: 2/17/2015 1:30 PM LOB 301
February 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 4 (Vote 17-0; CC); HC18, PG. 350
March 4, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
March 5, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
April 14, 2015: Hearing: 4/14/15, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC17
April 15, 2015: === CANCELLED SESSION === Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/23/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC18
April 17, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/30/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC19
April 30, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
May 7, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/7/2015)
June 5, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/5/2015; Chapter 95; Effective Date 8/4/2015

Laws It Would Change

RSA 635:6