HB 265 (2017): relative to accessory dwelling units.

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HB 265 (2017)

relative to accessory dwelling units.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 89

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0420h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0420h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (2017-1428s), offered by Sen. Feltes, was rejected on a roll call 11–12 on April 20, 2017. On April 20, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2017, making it Chapter 89 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 14, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 22, 2017, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0420h — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, Senate: Sen. Feltes Floor Amendment 1428s — yeas 11, nays 12, failed
  • April 20, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 8, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/08/2017 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0420h for 03/08/2017 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • March 8, 2017: Amendment #2017-0420h : AA VV 03/08/2017
  • March 8, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0420h: MA VV 03/08/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 22, 2017: Hearing: 03/22/2017, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 am
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/20/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 20, 2017: Sen. Feltes Moved to Remove HB 265 from the Consent Calendar; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Sen. Feltes Floor Amendment #2017-1428s , RC 11Y-12N, AF; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Enrolled 04/20/2017
  • April 27, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 04/27/2017)
  • June 5, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/05/2017; Chapter 89; Eff. 6/5/2017

Laws It Would Change

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