HB 1584-FN (2016): relative to body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers.

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HB 1584-FN (2016)

relative to body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Police
  • Chapter law: 322

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 14, 2016. The committee held a work session on January 21, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0100h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0100h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 10, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 10, 2016 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1366s). On April 28, 2016 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1366s , NT, 2/3 Necessary”. The committee's amendment (1366s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On April 28, 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 Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1366s and Requests CofC (Reps. Tholl, Major)” on a voice vote. On May 19, 2016 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. A committee of conference met on May 24, 2016 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 1, 2016 the Senate adopted the conference report (2049c) on a voice vote. On June 1, 2016 the House adopted the conference report (2049c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 16, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-2150e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 24, 2016, making it Chapter 322 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB204
  • January 21, 2016, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB204
  • January 27, 2016, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 18, 2016, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 15, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 7, 2016, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • May 24, 2016, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 10, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0100h — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1366s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1366s and Requests CofC (Reps. Tholl, Major) — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2016, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2016, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 14, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/14/2016 01:00 PM LOB204
  • January 21, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/21/2016 09:00 AM LOB204
  • January 27, 2016: Executive Session: 01/27/2016 01:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0100h (NT) for 02/10/2016 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 10, 2016: Amendment #2016-0100h : AA VV 02/10/2016
  • February 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0100h: MA VV 02/10/2016
  • February 10, 2016: Referred to Ways and Means 02/10/2016
  • February 18, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/18/2016 01:30 PM LOB 202
  • March 15, 2016: Executive Session: 03/15/2016 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 23, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/23/2016 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 23, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/23/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Introduced 03/24/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 7, 2016: Hearing: 04/07/2016, Room 100, SH, 12:00 pm, or Immediately Following Session if Session goes beyond 12:00 p.m
  • April 28, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1366s , NT, 04/28/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment, 04/28/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1366s , NT, 2/3 Necessary, MA; 04/28/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Committee Amendment 1366s, NT, AA, VV; 04/28/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1366s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/28/2016
  • May 11, 2016: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1366s and Requests CofC (Reps. Tholl, Major): MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Tholl, Cushing, Welch, DiSesa 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Carson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: President Appoints: Senators Carson, Daniels, Lasky; 05/19/2016
  • May 24, 2016: Conference Committee Meeting: 05/24/2016 02:00 PM LOB 204
  • May 26, 2016: Conference Committee Report Filed, #2016-2049c ; 05/26/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Conference Committee Report 2049c, Adopted, VV; 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Conference Committee Report 2049c: Adopted, VV 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2150e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2150e : AA VV 06/01/2016
  • June 16, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/16/2016)
  • June 16, 2016: Enrolled 06/16/2016
  • June 24, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/24/2016; Chapter 322; Eff. 1/1/2017

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 617-FN-A (2016): requiring state police to wear a camera when interacting with the public.

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