HB 1347 (2018): relative to information to be included in the minutes under the right-to-know law.

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HB 1347 (2018)

relative to information to be included in the minutes under the right-to-know law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Right to Know
  • Chapter law: 244

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–7 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0442h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (2018-0442h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1720s). The committee's amendment (2018-1720s) 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 1720s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Hagan. 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 244 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2018, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 20, 2018: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 10, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0442h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1720s — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1720s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 23, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/23/2018 01:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 LOB 208
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0442h for 03/06/2018 (Vote 8-7; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/15/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Amendment #2018-0442h : AA VV 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0442h: MA VV 03/21/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 10, 2018: Hearing: 04/10/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1720s , 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1720s , AA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1720s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1720s (Rep. Hagan): 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 244; Eff. 1/1/2019

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1714 (2012): relative to the term "election" for the purposes of public meetings.
  • HB 633-FN (2015): establishing a right-to-know grievance commission and relative to notice of meetings under the right-to-know law.
  • HB 1284 (2010): relative to posting of minutes under the right-to-know law.
  • HB 1687 (2010): relative to the procedure for filling a vacancy among county officers.
  • HB 447 (2015): relative to quorums for meetings under the right-to-know law.

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