HB 224-FN (2019): making emergency medical technicians and rescue squad members eligible for a death benefit if killed in the line of duty.

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HB 224-FN (2019)

making emergency medical technicians and rescue squad members eligible for a death benefit if killed in the line of duty.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 325

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2019. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0006h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0006h) 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 Finance committee. The committee held a work session on February 20, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1653s). The committee's amendment (2019-1653s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 23, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it 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 13, 2019 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1653s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Goley. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2019-2651e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on August 16, 2019, making it Chapter 325 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2019, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB306
  • January 24, 2019, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 20, 2019, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • March 13, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 10, 2019, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 14, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0006h — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1653s — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1653s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 10, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/10/2019 02:00 pm LOB306
  • January 24, 2019: Executive Session: 01/24/2019 02:00 pm LOB 306
  • February 14, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0006h for 02/14/2019 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 14, 2019: Amendment #2019-0006h : AA VV 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0006h: MA VV 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Referred to Finance 02/14/2019
  • February 20, 2019: Finance-Division I Work Session: 02/20/2019 10:00 am LOB 212
  • March 13, 2019: Executive Session: 03/13/2019 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • March 19, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/19/2019 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • March 19, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/19/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Introduced 03/28/2019 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 10, 2019: Hearing: 04/10/2019, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am
  • May 2, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1653s , 05/02/2019
  • May 2, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1653s , AA, VV; 05/02/2019
  • May 2, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1653s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 05/02/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection, MA; 05/23/2019
  • June 13, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1653s (Rep. Goley): MA VV 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-2651e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-2651e : AA VV 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • August 16, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/16/2019; Chapter 325; Eff: 10/15/2019

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 649-FN (2017): making emergency medical technicians and rescue squad members eligible for a death benefit if killed in the line of duty.
  • HB 649-FN (2017): making emergency medical technicians and rescue squad members eligible for a death benefit if killed in the line of duty.
  • HB 649-FN (2017): making emergency medical technicians and rescue squad members eligible for a death benefit if killed in the line of duty.

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