HB 1246-FN (2016): relative to speech-language assistants.

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HB 1246-FN (2016)

relative to speech-language assistants.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 222

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0290h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0290h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1228s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1228s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1228s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. A. Christie. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2016, making it Chapter 222 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2016, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB306
  • February 3, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 30, 2016, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0290h — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1228s — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1228s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 21, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/21/2016 10:30 AM LOB306
  • February 3, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/03/2016 01:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 3, 2016: Executive Session: 02/03/2016 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0290h for 03/09/2016 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Amendment #2016-0290h : AA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0290h: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 30, 2016: Hearing: 03/30/2016, Room 101, LOB, 09:40 am
  • April 21, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1228s , 04/21/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 21, 2016: Committee Amendment 1228s, AA, VV; 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1228s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/21/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1228s (Rep. A. Christie): MA VV 05/19/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 9, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/09/2016; Chapter 222; Eff. 8/8/2016

Laws It Would Change

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