Committee Summary for Senate Judiciary (05/20/2025)

Gannon, Bill(Chairman)(R)[B-]2025	Abbas, Daryl(V Chairman)(R)[B-]2025	Carson, Sharon(R)[B]2025
Altschiller, Debra(D)[CT]2025	Reardon, Tara(D)[F]2025

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HB57 2183s 00:06:32.639 - 12:05:23 PM	Public Hearing	(New Title) relative to the standards applicable to bail in criminal matters.	Meuse, David(D)[F]2025
HB57 2182s 00:40:24.480 - 12:39:15 PM	Executive Session	(New Title) relative to the standards applicable to bail in criminal matters.	Meuse, David(D)[F]2025
HB80 00:54:11.720 - 12:53:02 PM	Executive Session	(New Title) allowing a public body member's presence at a meeting by electronic or other means of communication only if physical presence is unavoidable.	Turcotte, Len(R)[B]2025
HB43 00:55:27.920 - 12:54:18 PM	Executive Session	relative to the issuance of no trespass orders on municipal or school district properties	Likely Text to Speech Error on Bill #
HB337 01:01:12.079 - 1:00:03 PM	Executive Session	relative to the reporting requirements of the judicial council.	Weyler, Kenneth(R)[A-]2025
HB376 01:02:22.240 - 1:01:13 PM	Executive Session	specifying that library user information exempted from disclosure in the right-to-know law includes information regarding library cards and library membership status.	Mazur, Lisa(R)[A]2025
HB397 01:03:16.079 - 1:02:07 PM	Executive Session	establishing a multi-agency task force chaired by the department of safety.	Darby, Will(D)[CT]2025
HB485 2230s 01:08:46.880 - 1:07:37 PM	Executive Session	authorizing persons who win the state lottery to remain anonymous.	Dunn, Ron(R)[A]2025
HB520 01:14:47.760 - 1:13:38 PM	Executive Session	relative to authorizing hearing officers of the department of education to issue subpoenas.	Lynn, Bob(R)[B]2025

HB57 2183s: Senator Victoria Sullivan, Senate District 18, Manchester and Litchfield Information Only00:06:32.639 - 12:05:23 PM; Senator Victoria Sullivan introduced amendment 2183s to HB57, stating that it complements the bill reform signed into law by the governor. The amendment addresses public safety concerns by listing egregious offenses that require individuals to appear before a court rather than a bail commissioner. She explained that the amendment ensures arraignment within 36 hours after arrest and responded to questions about the specifics of the amendment, including the list of offenses and the language used in the bill.
HB57 2183s: Representative Timothy Horton, Strafford County District 10 Oppose00:13:17.600 - 12:12:08 PM; Representative Timothy Horton expressed concerns about amendment 2183s, suggesting it expands the list of crimes considered egregious, potentially overwhelming the court system. He noted that the amendment could delay the expedited bail commissioner process and increase the time individuals spend in jail waiting for arraignment. He also discussed the general effectiveness of the legal system in New Hampshire and questioned the necessity and impact of the amendment on public safety and judicial efficiency.
HB57 2182s: Committee Chair Information Only00:40:24.480 - 12:39:15 PM; The committee discussed amendment 2182s to HB57, focusing on changes to the amendment that included striking out certain sections related to felonious use of firearms and other offenses. The discussion centered on the intent to focus on violent crimes against persons and the need to ensure consistency with recent bail reform laws. The committee ultimately adopted the amendment and passed the bill as amended.
HB80: Committee Chair Information Only00:54:11.720 - 12:53:02 PM; The committee voted to recommend HB80 as inexpedient to legislate (ITL), citing concerns that the term 'unavoidable' is not a legal standard. The motion was passed without further discussion.
HB43: Senator Information Only00:55:27.920 - 12:54:18 PM; The committee discussed HB43, focusing on the need for a uniform process for issuing no trespass orders on municipal and school district properties. Concerns were raised about flexibility for different scenarios and the potential impact on public spaces. The committee voted to recommend ought to pass, suggesting further work over the summer to find a middle ground.
HB337: Committee Chair Information Only01:01:12.079 - 1:00:03 PM; The committee recommended ought to pass for HB337, which adds to the list of disclosure forms established by the judicial council. The discussion was brief, and the bill was passed by consent.
HB376: Committee Chair Information Only01:02:22.240 - 1:01:13 PM; The committee recommended inexpedient to legislate (ITL) for HB376, which would exempt library user information from disclosure under the right to know law. Concerns were raised about the bill's narrow focus and potential unintended consequences. The motion was passed by consent.
HB397: Committee Chair Information Only01:03:16.079 - 1:02:07 PM; The committee recommended inexpedient to legislate (ITL) for HB397, which aimed to establish a multitask agency for the Department of Safety. The bill was seen as covering too many directions and not necessary given existing lake committees and other agencies. The motion was passed without opposition.
HB485 2230s: Committee Chair Information Only01:08:46.880 - 1:07:37 PM; The committee discussed HB485, which would allow lottery winners to remain anonymous. The amendment 2230s was adopted, and the bill was passed as amended. Concerns were raised about the safety of winners and the transparency of the process, but the bill was supported to protect vulnerable individuals.
HB520: Committee Chair Information Only01:14:47.760 - 1:13:38 PM; The committee recommended ought to pass for HB520, which would authorize hearing officers of the Department of Education to issue subpoenas. The discussion focused on the necessity of subpoenas for meaningful investigations, though concerns were raised about the lack of testimony indicating this was a current problem. The bill was passed without opposition.