HB 131 (2019): establishing a commission on mental health education and behavioral health and wellness programs.

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HB 131 (2019)

establishing a commission on mental health education and behavioral health and wellness programs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education and Workforce Development
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 255

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0249h) by a vote of 11–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0249h) 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 division vote 220–146. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Education and Workforce Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1961s). The committee's amendment (2019-1961s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2019, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2019-2169s), offered by Sen. Kahn, was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2019, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2019-2223s), offered by Sen. Ruth Ward, was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 23, 2019 the Senate adopted “Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection”. On June 6, 2019 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1961s/2169s/2223s and Requests CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Myler. On June 6, 2019 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kahn. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2019 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 27, 2019 the Senate adopted the conference report (2019-2605c) on a voice vote. On June 27, 2019 the House adopted the conference report (2605c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 19, 2019, making it Chapter 255 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2019, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 5, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 16, 2019, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education and Workforce Development, LOB 103
  • June 19, 2019, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 207

Votes

  • February 14, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0249h (NT) — yeas 220, nays 146, passed
  • May 23, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1961s, 2019-2169s, and 2019-2223s — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2019, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1961s/2169s/2223s and Requests CofC — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2019, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 27, 2019, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 27, 2019, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Education
  • January 16, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/16/2019 10:15 am LOB 207
  • February 5, 2019: Executive Session: 02/05/2019 10:00 am LOB 207
  • February 7, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 14, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0249h (NT) for 02/14/2019 (Vote 11-8; RC)
  • February 14, 2019: Amendment #2019-0249h (NT): AA VV 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0249h (NT): MA DV 220-146 02/14/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Introduced 03/07/2019 and Referred to Education and Workforce Development
  • April 16, 2019: Hearing: 04/16/2019, Room 103, LOB, 09:00 am
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1961s , 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1961s , AA, VV; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Sen. Kahn Floor Amendment #2019-2169s , AA, VV; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Sen. Ward Floor Amendment #2019-2223s , AA, VV; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1961s, 2019-2169s, and 2019-2223s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection, MA; 05/23/2019
  • June 6, 2019: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1961s/2169s/2223s and Requests CofC (Rep. Myler): MA VV 06/06/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Sen. Kahn Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 06/06/2019)
  • June 11, 2019: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Luneau, Cornell, Doherty, Mullen 06/06/2019
  • June 12, 2019: President Appoints: Senators Kahn, Dietsch, Ward; (In Recess 06/06/2019)
  • June 19, 2019: Conference Committee Meeting: 06/19/2019 09:30 am LOB 207
  • June 19, 2019: Conferee Change: Rep. Myler Replaces Rep. Luneau 06/13/2019
  • June 20, 2019: Conference Committee Report Filed, #2019-2605c ; 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Conference Committee Report #2019-2605c , Adopted, VV; 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Conference Committee Report 2605c: Adopted, VV 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • July 19, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/19/2019; Chapter 255; I. Sec. 2 Eff: 11/30/2020 II. Rem. Eff: 07/19/2019

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