HB 288 (2017): relative to the statutory construction of the phrase "under oath."
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HB 288 (2017)
relative to the statutory construction of the phrase "under oath."
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 57
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2017 and February 14, 2017. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0302h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0302h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 27, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 2017, making it Chapter 57 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Claire Rouillard (R - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 30)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2017, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 7, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 14, 2017, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- April 18, 2017, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 8, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0302h — voice vote, passed
- April 27, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Judiciary
- January 17, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/17/2017 11:00 AM LOB 208
- February 7, 2017: Executive Session: 02/07/2017 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 01:00 PM LOB 208
- March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0302h for 03/08/2017 (Vote 14-1; CC)
- March 8, 2017: Amendment #2017-0302h : AA VV 03/08/2017
- March 8, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0302h: MA VV 03/08/2017
- March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and Referred to Judiciary
- April 18, 2017: Hearing: 04/18/2017, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
- April 27, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/27/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
- April 27, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/27/2017
- April 27, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 04/27/2017)
- May 4, 2017: Enrolled 05/04/2017
- June 2, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/02/2017; Chapter 57; Eff. 1/1/2018