HB 631 (2019): establishing a deaf child's bill of rights and an advisory council on the education of deaf children.

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HB 631 (2019)

establishing a deaf child's bill of rights and an advisory council on the education of deaf children.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Education and Workforce Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 217

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 February 13, 2019. The committee held work sessions on February 19, 2019 and February 26, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0638h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0638h) 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. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Education and Workforce Development committee. The committee held public hearings on April 16, 2019 and April 30, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1745s). On May 15, 2019 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1745s). On May 23, 2019 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the beginning of the regular calendar, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (2019-1745s) 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 June 13, 2019 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1745s” 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 217 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2019, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 19, 2019, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 26, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 26, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 13, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 202
  • April 16, 2019, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education and Workforce Development, LOB 103
  • April 30, 2019, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education and Workforce Development, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 7, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0638h — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1745s — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1745s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 13, 2019: Public Hearing: 02/13/2019 01:45 pm LOB 205
  • February 19, 2019: Division II Subcommittee Work Session: 02/19/2019 01:00 pm LOB 205
  • February 26, 2019: Division II Subcommittee Work Session: 02/26/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • February 26, 2019: Executive Session: 02/26/2019 01:00 pm LOB 205
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0638h for 03/07/2019 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2019: Amendment #2019-0638h : AA VV 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0638h: MA VV 03/07/2019
  • March 13, 2019: Executive Session: 03/13/2019 10:00 am LOB 202
  • March 14, 2019: Introduced 03/14/2019 and Referred to Education and Workforce Development
  • April 16, 2019: Hearing: 04/16/2019, Room 103, LOB, 09:45 am
  • April 30, 2019: Hearing: 04/30/2019, Room 103, LOB, 09:45 am
  • May 15, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1745s , 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 05/15/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1745s , 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Special Order to the beginning of the regular calendar, Without Objection, MA; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1745s , AA, VV; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1745s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/23/2019
  • June 13, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1745s (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 217; Eff: 07/12/2019

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