SB 517-FN (2016): increasing the amount deducted from a fine for each day of a person's incarceration.

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SB 517-FN (2016)

increasing the amount deducted from a fine for each day of a person's incarceration.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2015-2016
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 105

The Story

It was introduced on January 21, 2016 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 3, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 31, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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 105 of the session laws. It took effect on May 19, 2016.

Hearings and Sessions

February 16, 2016, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
March 31, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
March 31, 2016, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

March 3, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 21, 2016: Introduced 01/21/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
February 16, 2016: Hearing: 02/16/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC5
March 3, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/03/2016; SC7
March 3, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/03/2016
March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
March 31, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/31/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
March 31, 2016: Executive Session: 03/31/2016 12:00 PM LOB 204
April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2016 (Vote 13-0; CC)
April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2016
May 5, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/05/2016)
May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
May 19, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/19/2016; Chapter 0105; Effective 05/19/2016

Laws It Would Change

RSA 618:8