HB 688 (2007): establishing the council on the relationship between public health and the environment.

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HB 688 (2007)

establishing the council on the relationship between public health and the environment.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Senate committee: Health and Human Services
Subject: Public and Mental Health
Chapter law: 181

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0693h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. 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 181 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

March 8, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
March 15, 2007, 9:00 AM: work session, 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
May 22, 2007, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103

Votes

March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0693h — voice vote, passed
May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 11:00 AM LOB 205
March 15, 2007: Subcom Work Session: 3/15/07 9:00 AM LOB 205
March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 205
March 20, 2007: Committee Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0693h} for March 27 (vote 18-0; CC)
March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0693h
March 27, 2007: Amendment {0693h} Adopted, VV
March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0693h: MA VV
April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
May 22, 2007: Hearing; May 22, 2007, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC21
May 23, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/31/07]; SC22
May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
June 7, 2007: Enrolled
June 7, 2007: Enrolled
June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 08/17/07; Chapter 0181

Laws It Would Change

RSA 126-A:15