HB 1266 (2016): legalizing firecrackers.

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HB 1266 (2016)

legalizing firecrackers.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0412h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0412h) 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 Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 28, 2016 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it. On April 28, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on May 31, 2016. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On June 16, 2016 the House voted 132–119 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 11, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 29, 2016, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0412h — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 2016, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 9, nays 14, failed
  • April 28, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • June 16, 2016, House: Veto Override — yeas 132, nays 119, failed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 28, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/28/2016 01:00 PM LOB 204
  • January 29, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/29/2016 01:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 11, 2016: Executive Session: 02/11/2016 01:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0412h (NT) for 03/09/2016 (Vote 9-3; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Amendment #2016-0412h : AA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0412h: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Commerce
  • March 29, 2016: Hearing: 03/29/2016, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
  • April 28, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/28/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 9Y-14N, MF; 04/28/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Sen. Bradley Moved Ought to Pass, RC 14Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/28/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/12/2016)
  • May 31, 2016: Vetoed by Governor Hassan 05/31/2016
  • June 16, 2016: Veto Sustained 06/16/2016: RC 132-119 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote

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