SB 491 (2018): relative to food protection services in New Hampshire.

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SB 491 (2018)

relative to food protection services in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 323

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1104s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1104s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 22, 2018 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 4, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1325h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1325h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 12, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 12, 2018 the bill was referred to the Finance committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 46(f). On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. John T. O'Connor. On May 23, 2018 the House adopted the conference report (2046c) on a voice vote. On May 23, 2018 the Senate adopted the conference report (2018-2046c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2018-2114e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 25, 2018, making it Chapter 323 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2018, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 4, 2018: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 4, 2018, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • May 16, 2018, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • March 21, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1104s — voice vote, passed
  • April 12, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1325h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 30, 2018: Hearing: 01/30/2018, Room 101, LOB, 02:00 pm
  • March 21, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1104s , 03/21/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 21, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1104s , AA, VV; 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1104s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/21/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • April 4, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/04/2018 09:00 AM LOB 301-303
  • April 4, 2018: Executive Session: 04/04/2018 LOB 303
  • April 12, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1325h (NT) for 04/12/2018 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 12, 2018: Amendment #2018-1325h : AA VV 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1325h: MA VV 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Referred to Finance 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 46(f) 04/12/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: President Appoints: Senators Bradley, Avard, Fuller Clark; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. John T. O'Connor): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. John T. O'Connor, Darrow, Pearl, Bixby 05/10/2018
  • May 16, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/16/2018, 10:00 am, Room 100, SH
  • May 17, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2046c Filed 05/17/2018; Senate Amendment + New Amendment
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report 2046c: Adopted, VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2046c , Adopted, VV; 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-2114e : AA VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-2114e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • June 25, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/2018; Chapter 0323
  • June 29, 2018: I. Section 28 Effective 06/30/2021
  • June 29, 2018: II. Remainder Effective 06/25/2018

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