HB 495 (2019): establishing a commission on drinking water.

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HB 495 (2019)

establishing a commission on drinking water.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 329

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 26, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0697h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0697h) 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 voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2353s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-2353s) 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 2353s” 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (2019-2633e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on August 16, 2019, making it Chapter 329 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 2019, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
  • March 6, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 16, 2019, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • March 19, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0697h — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2353s — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2353s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • February 26, 2019: Public Hearing: 02/26/2019 01:00 pm LOB 305-307
  • March 6, 2019: Executive Session: 03/06/2019 10:00 am LOB 305
  • March 19, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0697h for 03/19/2019 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 19, 2019: Amendment #2019-0697h : AA VV 03/19/2019
  • March 19, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0697h: 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, 08:30 am
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2353s , 05/30/2019; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 24A
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-2353s , AA, VV; 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2353s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/30/2019
  • June 13, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2353s (Rep. Suzanne Smith): MA VV 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-2633e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-2633e : 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 329; I. Sec. 2 Eff: 11/01/2029 II. Rem. Eff: 08/16/2019

Laws It Would Change

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