HB 726-FN (1999): relative to the credentialing of personnel in early care and education programs, establishing a fee for such credential, and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 726-FN (1999)

relative to the credentialing of personnel in early care and education programs, establishing a fee for such credential, and making an appropriation therefor.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1999-2000
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Education
Subject: Children
Chapter law: 185

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 24–1. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 9, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 1999, making it Chapter 185 of the session laws. It took effect on August 31, 1999.

Hearings and Sessions

March 16, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, Rm206,LOB
May 11, 1999, 9:45 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, Rms210-211,LOB
June 9, 1999, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105A

Votes

May 20, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ25, p469
February 24, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/24/1999 due on E f
March 16, 1999: Hearing Mar 16 1:00 Rm206,LOB
April 13, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Apr22 (vote 11-1;CC)
April 22, 1999: Passed and ref to Finance; HJ44, p1062
May 6, 1999: Fin DivIII Subcom hearing May 11 9:45 Rms210-211,LOB
May 12, 1999: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for May 20 (vote 24-1;Reg)
May 12, 1999: Prop Fin Am{1219}(New Title); HC50 ,p1286
May 20, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ54, p1490 + 1502
May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Education
June 9, 1999: Hearing, 6/9/99, Room 105A, SH, 9:45 a.m
June 15, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/17/99
June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
June 23, 1999: Enrolled; HJ74, p1988
June 24, 1999: Enrolled
July 2, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/2/1999 Eff: 8/31/1999 Chap. 0185

Laws It Would Change

RSA 170-E