HB 737 (2019): establishing a commission to investigate and analyze the environmental and public health impacts relating to releases of perfluorinated chemicals in the air, soil, and groundwater in Merrimack, Bedford and Litchfield.

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HB 737 (2019)

establishing a commission to investigate and analyze the environmental and public health impacts relating to releases of perfluorinated chemicals in the air, soil, and groundwater in Merrimack, Bedford and Litchfield.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 335

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 March 5, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0991h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0991h) 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 recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2341s). On May 30, 2019 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2341s). The committee's amendment (2019-2341s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 6, 2019, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2019-2406s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on June 6, 2019. On June 6, 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 2341s” 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 (2019-2653e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on August 16, 2019, making it Chapter 335 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2019, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 13, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 16, 2019, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • March 19, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0991h — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2019, Senate: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment 2406s — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • June 6, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2341s — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2341s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 29, 2019: Late Drafting and Introduction Approved by Rules Committee 01/24/2019
  • March 5, 2019: Public Hearing: 03/05/2019 11:15 am LOB 305
  • March 13, 2019: Executive Session: 03/13/2019 10:00 am LOB 305
  • March 19, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0991h for 03/19/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 19, 2019: Amendment #2019-0991h : AA VV 03/19/2019
  • March 19, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0991h: 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, 08:50 am
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2341s , 05/30/2019; SC 24A
  • May 30, 2019: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 05/30/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2341s , 06/06/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-2341s , AA, VV; 06/06/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2019-2406s , RC 10Y-14N, AF; 06/06/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2341s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/06/2019
  • June 13, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2341s (Rep. Suzanne Smith): MA VV 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-2653e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-2653e : 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 335; I. Sec. 2 Eff: 11/01/2024 II. Rem. Eff: 08/16/2019

Laws It Would Change

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