HB 261 (2019): requiring the commissioner of the department of environmental services to revise rules relative to arsenic contamination in drinking water.

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HB 261 (2019)

requiring the commissioner of the department of environmental services to revise rules relative to arsenic contamination in drinking water.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2019-2020
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
Subject: Environment - Administration
Chapter law: 208

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0028h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0028h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 19, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1983s). The committee's amendment (2019-1983s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2019, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2019-2243s), offered by Sen. Sherman, 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 13, 2019 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1983s and 2243s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Steven Smith. 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 208 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 12, 2019, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
March 6, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
April 16, 2019, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

March 19, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0028h — voice vote, passed
May 23, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1983s and 2019-2243s — voice vote, passed
June 13, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1983s and 2243s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
February 12, 2019: Public Hearing: 02/12/2019 10:00 am LOB 305
March 6, 2019: Executive Session: 03/06/2019 10:00 am LOB 305
March 19, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0028h for 03/19/2019 (Vote 17-1; CC)
March 19, 2019: Amendment #2019-0028h : AA VV 03/19/2019
March 19, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0028h: MA VV 03/19/2019
March 28, 2019: Introduced 03/28/2019 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
April 16, 2019: Hearing: 04/16/2019, Room 103, SH, 09:45 am
May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1983s , 05/23/2019
May 23, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1983s , AA, VV; 05/23/2019
May 23, 2019: Sen. Sherman Floor Amendment #2019-2243s , AA, VV; 05/23/2019
May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1983s and 2019-2243s, 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 1983s and 2243s (Rep. Suzanne Smith): 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 208; Eff: 10/10/2019

Laws It Would Change

RSA 485-F:4