HB 273-FN (2007): relative to special needs trusts.

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HB 273-FN (2007)

relative to special needs trusts.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Senate committee: Health and Human Services
Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
Chapter law: 166

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. On February 21, 2007 the bill was referred to the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0440h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1409) was adopted on a voice vote on May 10, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 22–2, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 31, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurred with Senate AM #1409s, Rep Rosenwald” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 166 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

March 12, 2007, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
April 24, 2007, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103

Votes

March 28, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0440h — voice vote, passed
May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Hassan — yeas 22, nays 2, passed
May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 31, 2007, House: House Concurred with Senate AM #1409s, Rep Rosenwald — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
February 21, 2007: Vacated from Judiciary
February 21, 2007: Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
March 12, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/12/2007 9:00 AM LOB 205
March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 205
March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0440h} for March 27 (vote 19-0; RC)
March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0440h
March 28, 2007: Amendment {0440h} Adopted, VV
March 28, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0440h: MA VV
April 5, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
April 24, 2007: Hearing; April 24, 2007, Room 103, State House, 11:15 a.m.; SC16
May 2, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1409} [05/10/07]; SC19, Pg.9
May 10, 2007: Committee Amendment{1409}, AA, VV
May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1409} RC 22Y-2N, MA; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 31, 2007: House Concurred with Senate AM #1409s, Rep Rosenwald, MA VV
June 7, 2007: Enrolled
June 7, 2007: Enrolled
June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 11/01/07; Chapter 0166

Laws It Would Change

RSA 167:4