SB 14-FN (2019): relative to child welfare.

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SB 14-FN (2019)

relative to child welfare.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 44

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 21, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2019-0930s), offered by Sen. Feltes, was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 30, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1685h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1685h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 15, 2019 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sherman. 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 June 3, 2019, making it Chapter 44 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2019, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 9, 2019, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 30, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • February 21, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • March 14, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 8, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1685h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2019, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 12, 2019: Hearing: 02/12/2019, Room 101, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • February 21, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/21/2019
  • February 21, 2019: Ought to Pass: RC 24Y-0N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/21/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Sen. Feltes Floor Amendment #2019-0930s , AA, VV; 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0930s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/14/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • April 9, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/09/2019 01:00 pm LOB 206
  • April 9, 2019: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/09/2019 01:00 pm LOB 206
  • April 30, 2019: Executive Session: 04/30/2019 01:00 pm LOB 206
  • May 8, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1685h for 05/08/2019 (Vote 16-0; RC)
  • May 8, 2019: Amendment #2019-1685h : AA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1685h: MA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Sen. Sherman Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/15/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Enrolled 05/23/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 05/30/2019)
  • June 3, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 06/03/2019; Chapter 0044
  • June 4, 2019: I. RSA 170-G:4-b, inserted by section 16, shall take effect 07/01/2020
  • June 4, 2019: II. RSA 170-G:4-d, inserted by section 16, shall take effect 01/01/2020
  • June 4, 2019: III. Section 5 Effective 06/03/2019
  • June 4, 2019: IV. Remainder Effective 08/02/2019

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