HB 1254 (2018): establishing a committee to study the procedures for adoption of national codes by the state of New Hampshire; establishing a moratorium on the adoption of changes to the state building code and state fire code; and repealing the joint legislative oversight committee on the emergency management system.

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HB 1254 (2018)

establishing a committee to study the procedures for adoption of national codes by the state of New Hampshire; establishing a moratorium on the adoption of changes to the state building code and state fire code; and repealing the joint legislative oversight committee on the emergency management system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 294

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1776s). On May 2, 2018 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2018-1776s ; 2/3 Necessary”. The committee's amendment (2018-1776s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-1887s), offered by Sen. Giuda, was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1776s and 1887s and Requests CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. McGuire. On May 10, 2018 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. A committee of conference met on May 15, 2018 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 23, 2018 the Senate adopted the conference report (2018-2009c) on a voice vote. On May 23, 2018 the House adopted the conference report (2009c) on a roll call 173–155. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 2018, making it Chapter 294 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2018, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 20, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 18, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • May 15, 2018, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1776s and 2018-1887s — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1776s and 1887s and Requests CofC — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, House: Adopt CofC — yeas 173, nays 155, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 11, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/11/2018 10:15 AM LOB 306
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 LOB 306
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/06/2018 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 18, 2018: Hearing: 04/18/2018, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1776s , 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Chair Ruled Sections of Amendment #2018-1776s Non-Germane, 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2018-1776s ; 2/3 Necessary, MA; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1776s , AA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Giuda Floor Amendment #2018-1887s , AA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1776s and 2018-1887s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1776s and 1887s and Requests CofC (Rep. McGuire): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Beaudoin, Roberts, Kaczynski, McGuire 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Carson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: President Appoints: Senators Carson, Gannon, Soucy; 05/10/2018
  • May 15, 2018: Conference Committee Meeting: 05/15/2018 01:00 PM LOB 306
  • May 15, 2018: Conferee Change: Rep. Chandler Replaces Rep. Roberts 05/10/2018
  • May 17, 2018: Conference Committee Report Filed, #2018-2009c ; 05/17/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2009c , Adopted, VV; 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. Roberts) 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report 2009c: Adopted, RC 173-155 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 25, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/25/2018; Chapter 294; Eff. 6/25/2018

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