HB 564 - FINAL VERSION
27Feb2019... 0532h
4Apr2019... 1239h
27Jun2019... 2591-CofC
2019 SESSION
19-0487
06/04
HOUSE BILL 564
AN ACT relative to possession of firearms on school property.
SPONSORS: Rep. Heath, Hills. 14; Rep. Doherty, Merr. 20; Rep. Cornell, Hills. 18; Rep. Mulligan, Graf. 12; Rep. Eisner, Rock. 6; Rep. Rodd, Merr. 6
COMMITTEE: Education
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill prohibits carrying a firearm on school property.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
27Feb2019... 0532h
4Apr2019... 1239h
27Jun2019... 2591-CofC 19-0487
06/04
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Nineteen
AN ACT relative to possession of firearms on school property.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Section; Possession of Firearms on School Property. Amend RSA 159 by inserting after section 159:19-a the following new section:
159:19-b Possession of a Firearm on School Property.
I. No person shall knowingly carry a firearm on public school property, including buildings, grounds, school buses, and vans. Any person who violates the provisions of this paragraph shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
II. This section shall not apply to:
(a) Any person or persons picking up or dropping off a student, provided the firearm remains in a motor vehicle.
(b) Any person authorized by name and in writing by the school board or duly authorized designee to possess a firearm. Such authorization shall not be subject to RSA 91-A and shall specify the weapon or weapons that have been authorized, the purpose and scope of the authorization, and the time period for which the authorization applies. Prior to adopting such authorization the school board shall hold at least one public hearing, noticed in the usual manner, which shall also include written notice designed to reach the general student population for the purpose of soliciting their input and participation.
(c) Any law enforcement officer, when on duty or serving as a school resource officer, or member of the armed services of the United States or National Guard when on duty.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
VETOED August 9, 2019
Veto Sustained September 18, 2019
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2019 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 19, 2019 | House | Exec Session |
| House | Floor Vote | |
| Feb. 27, 2019 | House | Floor Vote |
| March 26, 2019 | House | Hearing |
| March 27, 2019 | House | Exec Session |
| April 4, 2019 | House | Floor Vote |
| April 23, 2019 | Senate | Hearing |
| April 30, 2019 | Senate | Hearing |
| May 23, 2019 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| May 23, 2019 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| June 27, 2019 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| June 27, 2019 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| June 27, 2019 | House | Floor Vote |
Sept. 18, 2019: Veto Sustained 09/18/2019: RC 216-164 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote HJ 21 P. 41
Aug. 9, 2019: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 08/09/2019
June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019 HJ 20 P. 56
June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019); SJ 21
June 27, 2019: Conference Committee Report 2591c: Adopted, RC 197-146 06/27/2019 HJ 20 P. 44
June 27, 2019: Conference Committee Report # 2019-2591c; RC 14Y-10N, Adopted; 06/27/2019; SJ 21
June 27, 2019: Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2019-2591c; 06/27/2019
: Conferee Change; Senator Fuller Clark Replaces Senator French; SJ 21
June 19, 2019: Conference Committee Meeting: 06/19/2019 08:00 am LOB 207
June 6, 2019: President Appoints: Senators Chandley, Feltes, French; (In Recess 06/06/2019); SJ 20
June 6, 2019: Sen. Hennessey Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 06/06/2019); SJ 20
June 6, 2019: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Luneau, Myler, Heath, Cushing 06/06/2019 HJ 18 P. 41
June 6, 2019: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2247s and Requests CofC (Reps. Myler, Cushing): MA VV 06/06/2019 HJ 18 P. 41
May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2247s, RC 13Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/23/2019; SJ 17
May 23, 2019: Sen. Morgan Floor Amendment # 2019-2247s, RC 13Y-10N, AA; 05/23/2019; SJ 17
May 23, 2019: Committee Amendment # 2019-1964s, AF, VV; 05/23/2019; SJ 17
May 23, 2019: Special Order to the beginning of the regular calendar, Without Objection, MA; 05/23/2019; SJ 17
May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2019-1964s, 05/23/2019; SC 23
April 30, 2019: Hearing: 04/30/2019, Room 100, SH, 11:00 am; SC 20
April 23, 2019: Hearing: 04/23/2019, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am; SC 19
April 11, 2019: Introduced 04/11/2019 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 13
April 4, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1239h (NT): MA RC 213-159 04/04/2019 HJ 12 P. 3
April 4, 2019: Amendment # 2019-1239h (NT): AA DV 212-145 04/04/2019 HJ 12 P. 3
: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2019-1239h (Vote 12-8; RC)
April 4, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2019-1239h (NT) for 04/04/2019 (Vote 12-8; RC) HC 18 P. 4
March 27, 2019: Executive Session: 03/27/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
March 26, 2019: ==ROOM CHANGE== Public Hearing: 03/26/2019 11:00 am LOB 206-208
Feb. 27, 2019: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 02/27/2019 HJ 6 P. 62
Feb. 27, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0532h: MA RC 194-154 02/27/2019 HJ 6 P. 60
Feb. 27, 2019: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Spillane): MF RC 145-202 02/27/2019 HJ 6 P. 58
Feb. 27, 2019: Lay on Table (): MF RC 148-206 02/27/2019 HJ 6 P. 54
Feb. 27, 2019: Amendment # 2019-0532h: AA VV 02/27/2019 HJ 6 P. 53
: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Feb. 27, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2019-0532h for 02/27/2019 (Vote 11-8; RC) HC 13 P. 18
: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2019-0532h (Vote 11-8; RC)
Feb. 19, 2019: Executive Session: 02/19/2019 10:00 am LOB 207
Feb. 13, 2019: Public Hearing: 02/13/2019 10:00 am LOB 210-211
Jan. 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Education HJ 3 P. 20