HB 378 (2016): establishing a committee to study RSA 461-A, relative to parental rights and responsibilities.

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HB 378 (2016)

establishing a committee to study RSA 461-A, relative to parental rights and responsibilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 281

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on March 17, 2015, May 19, 2015, June 2, 2015 and September 16, 2015. The committee met in executive session on September 29, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-2405h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 6, 2016. The committee's amendment (2015-2405h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 20, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On January 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 18, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1767s). The committee's amendment (1767s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2016 the House failed “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1767s and Requests CofC” on a division vote 131–152, on a motion by Rep. Gargasz. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1767s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Shurtleff. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2016, making it Chapter 281 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2015, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 3, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 17, 2015, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 19, 2015, 1:15 PM: full committee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • June 2, 2015, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • September 16, 2015, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • September 29, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 19, 2016, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2405h — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1767s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1767s and Requests CofC — yeas 131, nays 152, failed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1767s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 17, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/17/2015 1:30 PM LOB 206
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 6, 2015: Retained in Committee
  • March 17, 2015: Full Committee Work Session: 3/17/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • May 19, 2015: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 5/19/2015 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • June 2, 2015: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 6/2/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • September 16, 2015: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 9/16/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • September 29, 2015: Executive Session: 9/29/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 12, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-2405h (NT) for Jan 6 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • January 6, 2016: Removed from Consent (Rep. Brewster) 01/06/2016
  • January 20, 2016: Amendment #2015-2405h: AA VV 01/20/2016
  • January 20, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2405h: MA VV 01/20/2016
  • February 18, 2016: Introduced 02/18/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 19, 2016: Hearing: 04/19/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1767s , NT, 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Amendment 1767s, NT, AA, VV; 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1767s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1767s and Requests CofC (Rep. Gargasz): MF DV 131-152 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1767s (Rep. Shurtleff): MA VV 05/19/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 21, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/21/2016; Chapter 281; Eff. 6/21/2016

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