SB 62 (2019): relative to temporary layoffs of certain seasonal workers and establishing a commission to study school bus driver background checks.

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SB 62 (2019)

relative to temporary layoffs of certain seasonal workers and establishing a commission to study school bus driver background checks.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2019-2020
House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Senate committee: Commerce
Subject: Employment
Chapter law: 227

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0584s). The committee's amendment (2019-0584s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2019-1884e) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2019. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2019-1884e) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2019. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2019-2402e) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2019. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2019-2402e) was adopted on a voice vote on June 6, 2019. These correct technical errors found after passage. 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 (2019-2463e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 12, 2019, making it Chapter 227 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 2019.

Hearings and Sessions

February 12, 2019, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
April 10, 2019, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
April 17, 2019, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307

Votes

March 7, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0584s — voice vote, passed
May 2, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Commerce
February 12, 2019: Hearing: 02/12/2019, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0584s , 03/07/2019
March 7, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0584s , AA, VV; 03/07/2019
March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0584s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/07/2019
March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
April 10, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/10/2019 01:00 pm LOB 307
April 17, 2019: Executive Session: 04/17/2019 02:30 pm LOB 307
May 2, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/02/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
May 2, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/02/2019
May 8, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-1884e : AA VV 05/08/2019
May 15, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-1884e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/15/2019)
May 23, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-2402e : AA VV 05/23/2019
June 6, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-2402e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/06/2019)
June 6, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-2463e : AA VV 06/06/2019
June 6, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-2463e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/06/2019)
June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
July 12, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 07/12/2019; Chapter 227; Effective 07/12/2019

Laws It Would Change

RSA 282-A:31