HB 239 (2019): relative to requirements for supervision for licensure of certain mental health and drug counselors.

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HB 239 (2019)

relative to requirements for supervision for licensure of certain mental health and drug counselors.

  • 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: 207

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2019. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 7, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0011h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0011h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 27, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On February 27, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 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 with changes (amendment 2019-2041s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 23, 2019 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2041s). The committee's amendment (2019-2041s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 30, 2019, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2019-2047s), offered by Sen. Sharon Carson, was adopted on a voice vote on May 30, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 30, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2019 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2041s and 2047s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. 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 12, 2019, making it Chapter 207 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2019, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 303
  • January 29, 2019, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
  • February 7, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 212
  • February 7, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 16, 2019, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 27, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0011h (NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-2041s and 2019-2047s — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2041s and 2047s — 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 11:00 am LOB 303
  • January 29, 2019: Division I Subcommittee Work Session: 01/29/2019 10:30 am LOB 104
  • February 7, 2019: Executive Session: 02/07/2019 01:00 pm LOB 205
  • February 7, 2019: Division I Subcommittee Work Session: 02/07/2019 10:00 am LOB 212
  • February 27, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0011h (NT) for 02/27/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 27, 2019: Amendment #2019-0011h (NT): AA VV 02/27/2019
  • February 27, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0011h (NT): MA VV 02/27/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Introduced 03/14/2019 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • May 15, 2019: ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 05/15/2019, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am
  • May 16, 2019: Hearing: 05/16/2019, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2041s , 05/23/2019; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 23, 2019: Sen. Carson Moved to Remove HB 239 from the Consent Calendar; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 05/23/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2041s , 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-2041s , AA, VV; 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment #2019-2047s , AA, VV; 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-2041s and 2019-2047s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/30/2019
  • June 13, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2041s and 2047s (Rep. Weber): MA VV 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • July 12, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/12/2019; Chapter 207; Eff: 09/10/2019

Laws It Would Change

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