SB 297-FN (2019): extending the deadline for arraignments.

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SB 297-FN (2019)

extending the deadline for arraignments.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2019-2020
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 142

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0612s). The committee's amendment (2019-0612s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2019 and April 24, 2019. The committee voted 15–5 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 8, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 2019, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2020.

Hearings and Sessions

February 5, 2019, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
April 17, 2019, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
April 18, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
April 24, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

March 7, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0612s — voice vote, passed
May 8, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Judiciary
February 5, 2019: Hearing: 02/05/2019, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am
March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0612s , 03/07/2019
March 7, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0612s , AA, VV; 03/07/2019
March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0612s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/07/2019
March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
April 17, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/17/2019 02:30 pm LOB 204
April 18, 2019: Executive Session: 04/18/2019 01:00 pm LOB 204
April 24, 2019: Executive Session: 04/24/2019 01:00 pm LOB 204
May 8, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/08/2019 (Vote 15-5; RC)
May 8, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/08/2019
May 23, 2019: Enrolled 05/23/2019
May 30, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 05/30/2019)
June 25, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/2019; Chapter 0142; Effective 01/01/2020

Laws It Would Change

RSA 594:20-a