SB 332-FN (2008): prohibiting the disposal of human remains through a reductive process utilizing alkaline hydrolysis in New Hampshire and establishing a committee to examine the practice of resomation.

SB 332-FN (2008)

prohibiting the disposal of human remains through a reductive process utilizing alkaline hydrolysis in New Hampshire and establishing a committee to examine the practice of resomation.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2007-2008
• House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
• Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Subject: Occupational Regulation
• Chapter law: 262

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 14, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. On February 21, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. The committee's amendment (0434) was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0750), offered by Sen. DeVries, was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 21, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2008 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 1, 2008 and April 8, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1286h). The committee's amendment (1286h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 288–42. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2008, making it Chapter 262 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Eric Rochette (D - Hills 20)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 6, 2008, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
• March 26, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
• April 1, 2008, 8:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
• April 8, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
• April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

• February 14, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
• February 21, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
• February 21, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0434}{0750} — voice vote, passed
• April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1286h NT — yeas 288, nays 42, passed
• May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1286}(New Title) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 325-A:30

From the General Court

• Bill status page
• Docket
• HC 28