HB 1634 (2008): establishing the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders.
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HB 1634 (2008)
establishing the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders.
- 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: 190
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0428h). The committee's amendment (0428h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2008, making it Chapter 190 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Suzanne Butcher (D - Ches 3) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- February 7, 2008, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- May 6, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0428h — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- February 5, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 11:00 AM LOB 205
- February 7, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2008 2:30 PM LOB 205
- February 12, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 2:30 PM LOB 205
- February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
- February 12, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0428h for Mar 5 CC (vote 18-0)
- February 12, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0428h
- March 5, 2008: Amendment #0428h Adopted, VV
- March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0428h: MA VV
- March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
- May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m
- May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC18
- May 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/08]; SC19
- May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
- May 21, 2008: Enrolled
- May 21, 2008: Enrolled
- June 11, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/11/2008; Effective 08/10/2008; Chapter 0190