HB 663 (2019): relative to the definition of agriculture and existing agricultural uses.

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HB 663 (2019)

relative to the definition of agriculture and existing agricultural uses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 338

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2019. The committee held a work session on February 7, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0751h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0751h) 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 recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1488s). On April 18, 2019 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 04/25/2019, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1488s). The committee's amendment (2019-1488s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 25, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On April 25, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2019 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2019-1488s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Gourgue. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on September 5, 2019, making it Chapter 338 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2019, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 7, 2019, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • February 12, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 12, 2019, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 5, 2019, 9:55 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 5, 2019, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 11, 2019, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 19, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0751h — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1488s — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2019-1488s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 29, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/29/2019 10:30 am LOB 303
  • February 7, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 02/07/2019 11:00 am LOB 301-303
  • February 12, 2019: Executive Session: 02/12/2019 01:15 pm LOB 303
  • February 12, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/12/2019 10:00 am LOB 303
  • March 5, 2019: Executive Session: 03/05/2019 10:30 am LOB 303
  • March 5, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 03/05/2019 09:55 am LOB 303
  • March 19, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0751h for 03/19/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 19, 2019: Amendment #2019-0751h : AA VV 03/19/2019
  • March 19, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0751h: MA VV 03/19/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Introduced 03/28/2019 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 11, 2019: Hearing: 04/11/2019, Room 101, LOB, 01:40 pm; the committee will meet at 1:00 p.m. or 30 minutes following the end of session; SC 17A
  • April 18, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1488s , 04/18/2019
  • April 18, 2019: Special Order to 04/25/2019, Without Objection, MA; 04/18/2019
  • April 25, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1488s , 04/25/2019
  • April 25, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1488s , AA, VV; 04/25/2019
  • April 25, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1488s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/25/2019
  • May 8, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2019-1488s (Rep. Gourgue): MA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Enrolled 05/23/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 05/30/2019)
  • September 5, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 09/05/2019; Chapter 338; Eff: 09/05/2019

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