HB 587 (2019): relative to organ donation on a driver's license.

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HB 587 (2019)

relative to organ donation on a driver's license.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2019. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2019. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 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 2019-0132h) by a vote of 18–1, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0132h) 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. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2348s). The committee's amendment (2019-2348s) was rejected on a voice vote on May 30, 2019. A floor amendment (2019-2397s), offered by Sen. Sherman, 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 2397s” 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 vetoed it on July 19, 2019. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 18, 2019 the House voted 224–156 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2019, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 29, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 29, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 19, 2019, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 14, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0132h — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2397s — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2397s — voice vote, passed
  • September 18, 2019, House: Veto Override — yeas 224, nays 156, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 22, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/22/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • January 29, 2019: Division II Subcommittee Work Session: 01/29/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • January 29, 2019: Executive Session: 01/29/2019 01:00 pm LOB 205
  • February 5, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 14, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0132h for 02/14/2019 (Vote 18-1; RC)
  • February 14, 2019: Amendment #2019-0132h : AA VV 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0132h: MA VV 02/14/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Introduced 03/07/2019 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 19, 2019: Hearing: 03/19/2019, Room 101, LOB, 01:45 pm
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2348s , 05/30/2019; SC 24A
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-2348s , AF, VV; 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Sen. Sherman Floor Amendment #2019-2397s , AA, VV; 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2397s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/30/2019
  • June 13, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2397s (Rep. Weber): MA VV 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • July 19, 2019: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 07/19/2019
  • September 18, 2019: Veto Sustained 09/18/2019: RC 224-156 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote

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