HB 1287 (2016): repealing a provision of the harassment statute.

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HB 1287 (2016)

repealing a provision of the harassment statute.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2015-2016
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 136

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 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 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it 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 21, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2016, making it Chapter 136 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 19, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
April 21, 2016, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 5, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
January 7, 2016: Vacated and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety (Rep. Rowe): MA VV 01/07/2016
February 15, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/15/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
February 19, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/19/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/09/2016
March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
April 21, 2016: Hearing: 04/21/2016, Room 103, SH, 02:00 pm
May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/05/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
May 5, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2016
May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
May 12, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/12/2016)
May 27, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 05/27/2016; Chapter 136; Eff. 7/27/2016

Laws It Would Change

RSA 644:4