HB 637-FN (2019): relative to criminal history background checks by employers and public agencies.

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HB 637-FN (2019)

relative to criminal history background checks by employers and public agencies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 297

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0047h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0047h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 27, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On February 27, 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1965s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 23, 2019 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1965s). The committee's amendment (2019-1965s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 30, 2019, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2019-2361s), offered by Sen. Chandley, was adopted on a roll call 13–11 on May 30, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 30, 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 1965s and 2361s” on a division vote 211–131, on a motion by Rep. Cushing. 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 29, 2019, making it Chapter 297 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2019, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 7, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 2, 2019, 10:10 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 27, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0047h — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2019, Senate: Sen. Chandley Floor Amendment 2361s — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • May 30, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • June 13, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1965s and 2361s — yeas 211, nays 131, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 23, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/23/2019 11:00 am LOB 204
  • January 30, 2019: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/30/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
  • February 7, 2019: Executive Session: 02/07/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
  • February 27, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0047h for 02/27/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 27, 2019: Amendment #2019-0047h : AA VV 02/27/2019
  • February 27, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0047h: MA VV 02/27/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Introduced 03/14/2019 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 2, 2019: Hearing: 04/02/2019, Room 100, SH, 10:10 am
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1965s , 05/23/2019; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 23, 2019: Sen. Chandley Moved to Remove HB 637-FN from the Consent Calendar; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 05/23/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1965s , 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1965s , AA, VV; 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Sen. Chandley Floor Amendment #2019-2361s , RC 13Y-11N, AA; 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1965s, and 2019-2361s, RC 15Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/30/2019
  • June 13, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1965s and 2361s (Rep. Cushing): MA DV 211-131 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • July 29, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/29/2019; Chapter 297; Eff: 07/01/2019

Laws It Would Change

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