HB 1426-FN (2016): relative to earned time credits for prisoners participating in educational programming.

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HB 1426-FN (2016)

relative to earned time credits for prisoners participating in educational programming.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 172

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 February 12, 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 with changes (amendment 2016-0681h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0681h) 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 March 29, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1377s). The committee's amendment (1377s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 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 1377s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Tholl. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 2016, making it Chapter 172 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2016, 1:00 PM: 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
  • March 29, 2016, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0681h — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1377s — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1377s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/12/2016 01:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0681h (NT) for 03/09/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Amendment #2016-0681h : AA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0681h: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 29, 2016: Hearing: 03/29/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • April 21, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1377s , 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Committee Amendment 1377s, AA, VV; 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1377s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/21/2016
  • May 11, 2016: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1377s (Rep. Tholl): MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
  • June 3, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/03/2016; Chapter 172; Eff. 8/2/2016

Laws It Would Change

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