Bill Text: NH SB141 | 2017 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relative to warnings prior to the imposition of civil fines assessed by state agencies.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-03-09 - Inexpedient to Legislate, Regular Calendar 18Y-6N, Motion Adopted === BILL KILLED ===; 03/09/2017; Senate Journal 8 [SB141 Detail]
Download: New_Hampshire-2017-SB141-Introduced.html
SB 141 - AS INTRODUCED
2017 SESSION
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06/04
SENATE BILL 141
AN ACT relative to warnings prior to the imposition of civil fines assessed by state agencies.
SPONSORS: Sen. Sanborn, Dist 9; Sen. French, Dist 7; Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist 21; Rep. Pearl, Merr. 26; Rep. Cordelli, Carr. 4; Rep. Vadney, Belk. 2
COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration
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This bill permits certain state agencies to issue a warning before imposing fines for certain violations.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
17-0894
06/04
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Seventeen
AN ACT relative to warnings prior to the imposition of civil fines assessed by state agencies.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Paragraph; Department of Revenue Administration; Duties of Commissioner. Amend RSA 21-J:3 by inserting after paragraph XXXIV the following new paragraph:
XXXIV. Issue one written warning to any person for a violation of laws related to the subject matter of this department for which a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 may be imposed; however, no warning shall be issued if, in the opinion of the commissioner, such person intends to cause harm or the violation poses a threat to public safety.
2 New Paragraph; Department of Transportation; Duties of Commissioner. Amend RSA 21-L:4 by inserting after paragraph VI the following new paragraph:
VII. Issue one written warning to any person for a violation of laws related to the subject matter of this department for which a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 may be imposed; however, no warning shall be issued if, in the opinion of the commissioner, such person intends to cause harm or the violation poses a threat to public safety.
3 New Paragraph; Department of Health and Human Services; Duties of Commissioner. Amend RSA 125:9 by inserting after paragraph XIV the following new paragraph:
XV. Issue one written warning to any person for a violation of laws related to the subject matter of this department for which a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 may be imposed; however, no warning shall be issued if, in the opinion of the commissioner, such person intends to cause harm or the violation poses a threat to public safety.
4 New Section; Secretary of State; Authority to Issue Warning. Amend RSA 5 by inserting after section 1 the following new section:
5:1-a Authority to Issue Warning. The secretary of state shall issue one written warning to any person for a violation of laws related to the subject matter of this department for which a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 may be imposed; however, no warning shall be issued if, in the opinion of the secretary of state, such person intends to cause harm or the violation poses a threat to public safety.
5 Unemployment Compensation; Duties and Power of the Commissioner of Employment Security. Amend RSA 282-A:112, I to read as follows:
I. It shall be the duty of the commissioner of the department of employment security to administer this chapter. The commissioner shall have power and authority to adopt, amend, or rescind rules, to employ such persons, make such expenditures, require such reports, make such investigations, and take such other action as he or she deems necessary or suitable to that end. The commissioner shall issue one written warning to any person for a violation of laws related to the subject matter of this department for which a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 may be imposed; however, no warning shall be issued if, in the opinion of the commissioner, such person intends to cause harm or the violation poses a threat to public safety. The commissioner shall determine his or her own organization and methods of procedure in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Not later than the thirtieth day of June of each year, the commissioner shall submit to the governor a report covering the administration and operation of this chapter during the preceding calendar year and shall make such recommendations for amendments to this chapter as he or she deems proper. Such reports shall include a balance sheet of the moneys in the fund in which there shall be provided, if possible, a reserve against the liability in future years to pay benefits in excess of the then current contributions, which reserve shall be set up by the commissioner in accordance with accepted actuarial principles on the basis of statistics of employment, business activity, and other relevant factors for the longest possible period. Such report shall satisfy the requirements of RSA 20:7 and the department shall not be required to submit a separate biennial report. Whenever the commissioner believes that a change in contribution or benefit rates will become necessary to protect the solvency of the fund, the commissioner shall promptly so inform the governor and the legislature and make recommendations with respect thereto.
6 New Paragraph; Department of Environmental Services; Duties of Commissioner. Amend RSA 21-O:3 by inserting after paragraph X the following new paragraph:
XI. Issue one written warning to any person for a violation of laws related to the subject matter of this department for which a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 may be imposed; however, no warning shall be issued if, in the opinion of the commissioner, such person intends to cause harm or the violation poses a threat to public safety.
7 New Paragraph; Bank Commissioner; Duties. Amend RSA 383:9 by inserting after paragraph VI the following new paragraph:
VII. The commissioner shall issue one written warning to any person for a violation of laws related to the subject matter of this department for which a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 may be imposed; however, no warning shall be issued if, in the opinion of the commissioner, such person intends to cause harm or the violation poses a threat to public safety.
8 New Paragraph; Insurance Department; Rules and Regulations; Violations. Amend RSA 400-A:15 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph:
IV. The commissioner shall issue one written warning to any person for a violation of laws related to the subject matter of this department for which a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 may be imposed; however, no warning shall be issued if, in the opinion of the commissioner, such person intends to cause harm or the violation poses a threat to public safety.
9 Liquor Commission; Administrative Fines. Amend RSA 179:57, I to read as follows:
I. The commission shall cause frequent inspections to be made of all the premises with respect to which any license has been issued under the provisions of this title. If any licensee violates any of the provisions of law or any of the rules of the commission adopted under this title or fails to superintend in person or through a manager approved by the commission the business for which the license was issued or allows the premises with respect to which the license was issued to be used for any unlawful purposes or knowingly designates to be in charge of the premises any person who has been convicted of a felony, unless the person has been approved by the commission pursuant to RSA 179:23, V, or otherwise fails to carry out in good faith the purposes of this title or if the premises are regularly the site of violence the license of such licensee may be suspended or revoked after notice and hearing, in accordance with RSA 541-A:31-36. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the commission after the appropriate hearing may impose a fine of a specific sum, which shall not be less than $100 nor more than $5,000 for any one offense. Such a fine may be imposed instead of, or in addition to, any suspension or revocation of a license by the commission. The commissioner shall issue one written warning to any person for a violation of laws related to the subject matter of this department for which a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 may be imposed; however, no warning shall be issued if, in the opinion of the commissioner, such person intends to cause harm or the violation poses a threat to public safety.
10 New Paragraph; Fish and Game Commission; Powers and Duties of Executive Director. Amend RSA 206:10 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph:
V. The executive director shall issue one written warning to any person for a violation of laws related to the subject matter of this department for which a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 may be imposed; however, no warning shall be issued if, in the opinion of the commissioner, such person intends to cause harm or the violation poses a threat to public safety.
11 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2018.
