SB 12 (2015): relative to jurisdiction over surrogacy cases under RSA 168-B.
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SB 12 (2015)
relative to jurisdiction over surrogacy cases under RSA 168-B.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 17
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2015 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0502s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0502s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2015 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 11, 2015 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2015. The committee met in executive session on April 7, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2015, making it Chapter 17 of the session laws. It took effect on July 4, 2015.
Sponsors
- Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- March 31, 2015, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- April 7, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 5, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0502s — voice vote, passed
- April 15, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- January 13, 2015: Hearing: 1/13/15, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC5
- February 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0502s, 3/5/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC11
- March 5, 2015: Committee Amendment 0502s, AA, VV
- March 5, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0502s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 11, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- March 31, 2015: Public Hearing: 3/31/2015 2:30 PM LOB 208
- April 7, 2015: Executive Session: 4/7/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
- April 8, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Apr 15 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- April 15, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- April 29, 2015: Enrolled
- April 29, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 4/9/2015)
- May 5, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 05/05/2015; Chapter 0017; Effective 07/04/2015