HB 1599-FN (2016): relative to shining a laser pointing device at an aircraft or vessel, or at another person.

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HB 1599-FN (2016)

relative to shining a laser pointing device at an aircraft or vessel, or at another person.

  • 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: 92

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 27, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0252h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0252h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 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. On April 21, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2016, making it Chapter 92 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 28, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 29, 2016, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0252h — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 27, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/27/2016 01:00 PM LOB 204
  • January 28, 2016: Executive Session: 01/28/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0252h for 03/09/2016 (Vote 13-0; RC)
  • March 10, 2016: Amendment #2016-0252h : AA VV 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0252h: MA VV 03/10/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 29, 2016: Hearing: 03/29/2016, Room 100, SH, 10:15 am
  • April 21, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/21/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/05/2016)
  • May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 05/19/2016; Chapter 92; Eff. 1/1/2017

Laws It Would Change

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