SB 227-FN (2022): relative to death benefits of police officers to include corrections officers, probation-parole officers, and correctional line personnel, and including death from suicide, and relative to forfeiture of personal property.

SB 227-FN (2022)

relative to death benefits of police officers to include corrections officers, probation-parole officers, and correctional line personnel, and including death from suicide, and relative to forfeiture of personal property.

• Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
• Term: 2021-2022
• House committee: Finance
• Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Subject: Retirement

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On February 3, 2022 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2022-0454s), offered by Sen. Sharon Carson, was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 24, 2022 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On March 24, 2022 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 28, 2022 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2022. The committee held a work session on April 5, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1330h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1330h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1915h), offered by Rep. Wuelper, was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson.

Sponsors

• Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
• Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
• Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh (D - SD16)
• Rep. Stephen Pearson (R - Rock 6)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 19, 2022, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
• April 5, 2022, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
• April 5, 2022, 11:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
• April 26, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

• February 3, 2022, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
• February 3, 2022, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
• March 24, 2022, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
• March 24, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0454s — voice vote, passed
• May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1915h — voice vote, passed
• May 12, 2022, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 21-I:29-a
• RSA 617

Related Bills

• HB 331-FN (2021): relative to a forfeiture of personal property.
• HB 1122-FN (2020): relative to death benefits of first responders who die from suicide.
• HB 1101 (2022): relative to a forfeiture of personal property.
• HB 331-FN (2021): relative to a forfeiture of personal property.

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 5
• House Calendar 17, 2022, committee report