CHAPTER 39
HB 286 - FINAL VERSION
2021 SESSION
21-0449
06/11
HOUSE BILL 286
SPONSORS: Rep. Klein-Knight, Hills. 11; Rep. Moran, Hills. 34; Rep. Massimilla, Graf. 1; Rep. Griffith, Hills. 18; Rep. Labranche, Hills. 22; Rep. Oxaal, Straf. 15; Rep. Bouchard, Hills. 11; Rep. Stevens, Hills. 34
COMMITTEE: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
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ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a committee to study the response of law enforcement and the criminal justice system to homelessness in New Hampshire.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
21-0449
06/11
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty One
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
39:1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study the response of law enforcement and the criminal justice system to homelessness in New Hampshire.
39:2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
39:3 Duties. The committee shall study how law enforcement and the criminal justice system respond to homelessness in New Hampshire.
39:4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
39:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2021.
39:6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: May 17, 2021
Effective Date: May 17, 2021
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 17, 2021 | House | Hearing |
| House | Floor Vote | |
| April 15, 2021 | Senate | Hearing |
| April 22, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| April 15, 2021 | Senate | Hearing |
| April 22, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 19, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/17/2021; Chapter 39; Eff: 05/17/2021
May 17, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/17/2021; Chapter 39; Eff: 05/17/2021
May 6, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 102
April 9, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 102
May 6, 2021: Enrolled RC 23Y-0N, MA, (In recess of 05/06/2021); SJ 15
May 6, 2021: Enrolled RC 23Y-0N, MA, (In recess of 05/06/2021); SJ 15
May 6, 2021: Enrolled RC 23Y-0N, MA, (In recess of 05/06/2021); SJ 15
April 9, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021
April 22, 2021: Ought to Pass: RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/22/2021; SJ 12
April 22, 2021: Ought to Pass: RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/22/2021; SJ 12
April 22, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/22/2021; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 20
April 15, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/22/2021; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 20
April 8, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/15/2021, 02:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 19
April 15, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/15/2021, 02:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 19
April 7, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 11
April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 11
April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 50
April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 50
April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 7
April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 7
Feb. 23, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 19-2; CC) HC 18 P. 6
: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 19-2; CC) HC 18 P. 6
Feb. 17, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/17/2021 10:45 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98063742762 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Jan. 9, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 2 P. 42
Jan. 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 2 P. 42