HB 1294 (2018): relative to religious societies.

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HB 1294 (2018)

relative to religious societies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 240

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2018. The committee held work sessions on February 5, 2018, February 13, 2018 and February 15, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0635h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0635h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1775s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1775s) 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 Concurs with Senate Amendment 1775s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Major. 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 12, 2018, making it Chapter 240 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 5, 2018, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 13, 2018, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 104
  • February 15, 2018, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 21, 2018: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 11, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0635h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1775s — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1775s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 18, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/18/2018 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • February 5, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/05/2018 01:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 13, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/13/2018 09:30 AM LOB 104
  • February 15, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/15/2018 12:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 21, 2018: Executive Session: 02/21/2018 LOB 202
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0635h for 03/06/2018 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Amendment #2018-0635h : AA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0635h: MA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 11, 2018: Hearing: 04/11/2018, Room 102, LOB, 09:15 am
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1775s , 05/02/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1775s , AA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1775s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1775s (Rep. Major): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 12, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/12/2018; Chapter 240; Eff. 8/11/2018

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