HR 17 (2016): authorizing and directing the house judiciary committee to investigate whether cause exists for the impeachment of Governor Maggie Hassan.

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HR 17 (2016)

authorizing and directing the house judiciary committee to investigate whether cause exists for the impeachment of Governor Maggie Hassan.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2016, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 11, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 11, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/11/2016 01:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 11, 2016: Executive Session: 02/11/2016 12:00 PM LOB 208
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016

Related Bills

  • HR 41 (2026): instructing the house of representatives to investigate whether grounds exist to impeach Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill.
  • HR 38 (2026): authorizing and directing the house judiciary committee to investigate whether cause exists for the impeachment of any justice of the New Hampshire supreme court.
  • HR 19 (2016): authorizing and directing the house judiciary committee to investigate whether cause exists for the impeachment of the 5 executive councilors.

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