SB256 (2006) Detail

Relative to the definition of "harm" for purposes of the crime of improper influence.


CHAPTER 43

SB 256 – FINAL VERSION

2006 SESSION

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SENATE BILL 256

AN ACT relative to the definition of “harm” for purposes of the crime of improper influence.

SPONSORS: Sen. Johnson, Dist 2; Sen. Flanders, Dist 7

COMMITTEE: Judiciary

ANALYSIS

This bill clarifies the definition of “harm” for purposes of the crime of improper influence.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

06-2649

08/09

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Six

AN ACT relative to the definition of “harm” for purposes of the crime of improper influence.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

43:1 Improper Influence; Harm. Amend RSA 640:3, II to read as follows:

II. “Harm” means any disadvantage or injury, to person or property or pecuniary [or otherwise] interest, including disadvantage or injury to any other person or entity in whose welfare the public servant, party official, or voter is interested, provided that harm shall not be construed to include the exercise of any conduct protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or any provision of the federal or state constitutions.

43:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2007.

Approved: April 18, 2006

Effective: January 1, 2007