HB 359 (2019): relative to warning labels on prescription drugs containing opiates.

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HB 359 (2019)

relative to warning labels on prescription drugs containing opiates.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 210

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2019. The committee held a work session on February 6, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 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 2019-0344h) by a vote of 12–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0344h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 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 Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1855s). On May 23, 2019 the Senate adopted “Special Order to after Executive Departments and Administration, Without Objection”. On May 23, 2019 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, Sen. Feltes Moved the Question”. The committee's amendment (2019-1855s) was rejected on a voice vote on May 23, 2019. A floor amendment (2019-2222s), 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 and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2019 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2222s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Billie Butler. 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 210 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2019, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 6, 2019, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 104
  • February 6, 2019, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 26, 2019, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 7, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0344h — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 22, nays 1, passed
  • June 13, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2222s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 23, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/23/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
  • February 6, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/06/2019 09:30 am LOB 104
  • February 6, 2019: Executive Session: 02/06/2019 02:00 pm LOB 302
  • February 21, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 7, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0344h for 03/07/2019 (Vote 12-6; RC)
  • March 7, 2019: Amendment #2019-0344h : AA VV 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0344h: MA VV 03/07/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Introduced 03/14/2019 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 26, 2019: Hearing: 03/26/2019, Room 101, LOB, 02:00 pm
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1855s , 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Special Order to after Executive Departments and Administration, Without Objection, MA; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Without Objection, Sen. Feltes Moved the Question, MA; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1855s , AF, VV; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Sen. Sherman Floor Amendment #2019-2222s , AA, VV; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2222s, RC 22Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/23/2019
  • June 13, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2222s (Rep. Butler): 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 210; Eff: 01/01/2020

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