HB 624 (2017): relative to group II vested deferred retirements, the age of dependents in the retiree health plan, and retired judges' participation in the retiree health plan.

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HB 624 (2017)

relative to group II vested deferred retirements, the age of dependents in the retiree health plan, and retired judges' participation in the retiree health plan.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 77

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0336h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0336h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 15, 2017 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on February 28, 2017. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 25–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0659h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0659h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 23, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 23, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 27, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 2017, making it Chapter 77 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 8, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 28, 2017, 11:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • March 13, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 12, 2017, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 15, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0336h — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0659h — voice vote, passed
  • April 27, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 1, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/01/2017 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 8, 2017: Executive Session: 02/08/2017 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 15, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0336h for 02/15/2017 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2017: Amendment #2017-0336h : AA VV 02/15/2017
  • February 15, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0336h: MA VV 02/15/2017
  • February 15, 2017: Referred to Finance 02/15/2017
  • February 28, 2017: Division I Work Session: 02/28/2017 11:30 AM LOB 212
  • March 13, 2017: Executive Session: 03/13/2017 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0659h for 03/23/2017 (Vote 25-0; CC)
  • March 23, 2017: Amendment #2017-0659h : AA VV 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0659h: MA VV 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 12, 2017: Hearing: 04/12/2017, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 am
  • April 27, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/27/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 27, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/27/2017
  • April 27, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 04/27/2017)
  • May 4, 2017: Enrolled 05/04/2017
  • June 2, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/02/2017; Chapter 77; Eff. 6/2/2017

Laws It Would Change

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