HB 1204 (2016): relative to payment of rent pending the stay of an eviction proceeding.

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HB 1204 (2016)

relative to payment of rent pending the stay of an eviction proceeding.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 220

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0234h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0234h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1758s). The committee's amendment (1758s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 11, 2016 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1758s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Rowe. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-2000e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 9, 2016, making it Chapter 220 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 3, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 26, 2016, 8:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0234h — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1758s — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1758s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 26, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/26/2016 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 3, 2016: Executive Session: 02/03/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0234h for 03/09/2016 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Amendment #2016-0234h : AA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0234h: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 26, 2016: Hearing: 04/26/2016, Room 100, SH, 08:00 am
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1758s , 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Amendment 1758s, AA, VV; 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1758s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2016
  • May 11, 2016: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1758s (Rep. Rowe): MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2000e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/19/2016)
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2000e : AA VV 05/19/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 9, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/09/2016; Chapter 220; Eff. 6/9/2016

Laws It Would Change

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