HB 1594-FN (2016): relative to emergency medical services.

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HB 1594-FN (2016)

relative to emergency medical services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 149

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 19, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0192h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0192h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 10, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 10, 2016 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 5, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2016, making it Chapter 149 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2016, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB306
  • January 27, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 15, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 15, 2016, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 6, 2016, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 10, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0192h — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 19, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/19/2016 10:30 AM LOB306
  • January 27, 2016: Executive Session: 01/27/2016 01:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0192h for 02/10/2016 (Vote 14-1; CC)
  • February 10, 2016: Amendment #2016-0192h : AA VV 02/10/2016
  • February 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0192h: MA VV 02/10/2016
  • February 10, 2016: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 02/10/2016
  • March 15, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/15/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 15, 2016: Executive Session: 03/15/2016 12:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 23, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/23/2016 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 23, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/23/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Introduced 03/24/2016 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 6, 2016: Hearing: 04/06/2016, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 am
  • April 14, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/14/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 14, 2016: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/14/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/12/2016)
  • May 27, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 05/27/2016; Chapter 149; Eff. 1/1/2017

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