HB 113 (2019): relative to qualifications for and exceptions from licensure for mental health practice.

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HB 113 (2019)

relative to qualifications for and exceptions from licensure for mental health practice.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 74

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on January 15, 2019 and January 22, 2019. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2019. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0059h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0059h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 14, 2019 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 4, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 11, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 16, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 23, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 2019, making it Chapter 74 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2019, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 303
  • January 22, 2019, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 29, 2019, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
  • January 29, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 6, 2019, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 20, 2019, 12:15 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 16, 2019, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 14, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0059h — voice vote, passed
  • April 4, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 15, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/15/2019 11:30 am LOB 303
  • January 22, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/22/2019 01:00 pm LOB 205
  • January 29, 2019: Division I Subcommittee Work Session: 01/29/2019 10:30 am LOB 104
  • January 29, 2019: Executive Session: 01/29/2019 01:00 pm LOB 205
  • February 14, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0059h for 02/14/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 14, 2019: Amendment #2019-0059h : AA VV 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0059h: MA VV 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration 02/14/2019
  • March 6, 2019: Public Hearing: 03/06/2019 10:30 am LOB 306
  • March 20, 2019: Executive Session: 03/20/2019 12:15 pm LOB 306
  • April 4, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/04/2019 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • April 4, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/04/2019
  • April 11, 2019: Introduced 04/11/2019 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • May 15, 2019: ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 05/15/2019, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am
  • May 16, 2019: Hearing: 05/16/2019, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/23/2019; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/23/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/06/2019)
  • June 6, 2019: Enrolled 06/06/2019
  • June 18, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/18/2019; Chapter 74; Eff: 08/17/2019

Laws It Would Change

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