HB 329 (2017): establishing a committee to study balance billing and authorizing municipal ratification of certain meetings and elections.

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HB 329 (2017)

establishing a committee to study balance billing and authorizing municipal ratification of certain meetings and elections.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 20

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2017. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2017-1322s), offered by Sen. Soucy, was adopted on a voice vote on April 6, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On April 6, 2017 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2017-1332s ; 2/3 Necessary”. A floor amendment (2017-1332s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a roll call 21–2 on April 6, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On April 6, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2017 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1322s and 1332s and Requests CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. John Hunt. On April 20, 2017 the Senate adopted “suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of HB 329; 2/3 necessary” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On April 20, 2017 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On April 20, 2017 the Senate adopted the conference report (2017-1486c) on a voice vote. On April 20, 2017 the House adopted the conference report (1486c) on a roll call 294–42. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On April 20, 2017 the House adopted “Suspend rule 49 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a division vote 306–27. The governor signed it on April 21, 2017, making it Chapter 20 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2017, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 24, 2017, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 14, 2017, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 28, 2017, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2017, Senate: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment 1332s — yeas 21, nays 2, passed
  • April 6, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-1322s and 2017-1332s — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1322s and 1332s and Requests CofC — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, Senate: suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of HB 329; 2/3 necessary — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — yeas 294, nays 42, passed
  • April 20, 2017, House: Suspend rule 49 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — yeas 306, nays 27, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 19, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/19/2017 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • January 24, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/24/2017 09:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 01:30 PM LOB 302
  • March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/08/2017 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 8, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/08/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 28, 2017: Hearing: 03/28/2017, Room 101, LOB, 01:30 pm
  • April 6, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/06/2017
  • April 6, 2017: Sen. Soucy Floor Amendment #2017-1322s , AA, VV; 04/06/2017
  • April 6, 2017: Sen. Bradley Offered Floor Amendment #2017-1332s ; 04/06/2017
  • April 6, 2017: Chair Ruled Sections of Amendment #2017-1332s Non-Germane, 04/06/2017
  • April 6, 2017: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2017-1332s ; 2/3 Necessary, MA; 04/06/2017
  • April 6, 2017: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2017-1332s , RC 21Y-2N, AA; 04/06/2017
  • April 6, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-1322s and 2017-1332s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/06/2017
  • April 20, 2017: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1322s and 1332s and Requests CofC (Rep. Hunt): MA VV 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Hunt, B. Griffin, Hoelzel, Luneau 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of HB 329; 2/3 necessary, MA, VV; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Sen. Bradley Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: President Appoints: Senators Bradley, Birdsell, Woodburn; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Conference Committee Report Filed, #2017-1486c ; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Conference Committee Report 2017-1486c, Adopted, VV; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Conference Committee Report #2017-1486c Filed 04/20/2017; Senate Amendment + New Amendment
  • April 20, 2017: Conference Committee Report 1486c: Adopted, RC 294-42 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 04/20/2017)
  • April 20, 2017: Enrolled 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Suspend rule 49 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA DV 306-27 by necessary two-thirds vote 04/20/2017
  • April 21, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 04/21/2017; Chapter 20; Eff. 4/21/2017

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