HB 486 (2019): relative to department of corrections procedures concerning the requirement for restoration of the voting rights of felons.

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HB 486 (2019)

relative to department of corrections procedures concerning the requirement for restoration of the voting rights of felons.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 170

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2019. The committee held work sessions on January 29, 2019 and February 6, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0361h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0361h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 30, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2019, making it Chapter 170 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2019, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 29, 2019, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 6, 2019, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 7, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 11, 2019, 2:40 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 7, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0361h — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 23, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/23/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
  • January 29, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/29/2019 10:30 am LOB 204
  • February 6, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/06/2019 09:00 am LOB 204
  • February 7, 2019: Executive Session: 02/07/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0361h for 03/07/2019 (Vote 18-2; RC)
  • March 7, 2019: Amendment #2019-0361h : AA VV 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0361h: MA VV 03/07/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Introduced 03/14/2019 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 11, 2019: Hearing: 04/11/2019, Room 103, SH, 02:40 pm; the committee will meet at 1:00 p.m. or 30 minutes following the end of session; SC 17A
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/30/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/13/2019)
  • June 13, 2019: Enrolled 06/13/2019
  • July 10, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/10/2019; Chapter 170; Eff: 09/08/2019

Laws It Would Change

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