SB 43 (2023): relative to a needs assessment for juvenile minors who are residents of New Hampshire.
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SB 43 (2023)
relative to a needs assessment for juvenile minors who are residents of New Hampshire.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 56
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 19, 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 Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 28, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, 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 18, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2023, making it Chapter 56 of the session laws. It took effect on June 1, 2023.
Sponsors
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15)
- Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2023, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- March 28, 2023, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- March 28, 2023, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
Votes
- January 19, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2023: Introduced 01/05/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 17, 2023: Hearing: 01/17/2023, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
- January 19, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/19/2023; SC 6A
- January 19, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/19/2023
- March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Children and Family Law
- March 28, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/28/2023 11:00 am LOB 206-208
- March 28, 2023: Executive Session: 03/28/2023 11:00 am LOB 206-208
- March 28, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/28/2023 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2023
- May 18, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/18/2023
- May 18, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/18/2023)
- June 1, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/01/2023; Chapter 0056; Effective 06/01/2023