SB 251 (2023): establishing a committee to study the long-term impact of the New Hampshire adult parole system.
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SB 251 (2023)
establishing a committee to study the long-term impact of the New Hampshire adult parole system.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 78
The Story
It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 30, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2023, making it Chapter 78 of the session laws. It took effect on June 7, 2023.
Sponsors
- Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. Shannon Chandley (D - SD11)
- Rep. Jennifer Rhodes (R - Ches 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 2023, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- March 29, 2023, 3:15 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- March 30, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
- February 21, 2023: Hearing: 02/21/2023, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
- March 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/09/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 9, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/09/2023
- March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- March 29, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/29/2023 03:15 pm LOB 202-204
- March 30, 2023: Executive Session: 03/30/2023 09:00 am LOB 202-204
- March 30, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/30/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2023
- May 18, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/18/2023)
- May 31, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/18/2023
- June 7, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2023; Chapter 0078; Effective 06/07/2023