HB 1265 (2018): relative to the release of criminal conviction records.

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HB 1265 (2018)

relative to the release of criminal conviction records.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 173

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1430s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1430s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 19, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 19, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 26, 2018 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1430s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Welch. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2018, making it Chapter 173 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2018, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 13, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 10, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 22, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1430s — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1430s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 24, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/24/2018 10:20 AM LOB 204
  • February 13, 2018: Executive Session: 02/13/2018 LOB 204
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/22/2018 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/22/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 10, 2018: Hearing: 04/10/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1430s , 04/19/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1430s , AA, VV; 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1430s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/19/2018
  • April 26, 2018: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1430s (Rep. Welch): MA VV 04/26/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/03/2018)
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled 05/03/2018
  • June 8, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/08/2018; Chapter 173; Eff. 8/7/2018

Laws It Would Change

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