SB 88-FN (2019): relative to registry identification cards under the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes law.

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SB 88-FN (2019)

relative to registry identification cards under the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes law.

  • Status: Veto overridden, became law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 344

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 5, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0606s). Part of the committee's amendment (2019-0606s) was adopted on a voice vote, changing the text of the bill. Part of the committee's amendment (2019-0606s) was rejected on a roll call 9–15. On March 7, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On March 7, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2019-1210s), offered by Sen. James Gray, was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2019. The committee held a work session on April 25, 2019. The committee met in executive session on May 7, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1667h) by a vote of 18–3, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1667h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 263–90. On June 13, 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 June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on July 12, 2019. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 19, 2019 the Senate voted 17–7 to override the governor's veto on a roll call, meeting the two thirds threshold. On September 19, 2019 the House voted 238–117 to override the governor's veto on a roll call, meeting the two thirds threshold. It became law over the governor's veto on September 19, 2019, as Chapter 344. The governor had vetoed it, and the Senate and the House each overrode the veto by a two-thirds vote, which under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution makes it law without the governor's signature.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2019, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 23, 2019, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 25, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
  • May 7, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 7, 2019, Senate: Committee Amendment 0606s Line 4 — yeas 9, nays 15, failed
  • March 7, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
  • March 7, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0606s : Sections 1-5 and 7 — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • May 23, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 263, nays 90, passed
  • June 13, 2019, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • September 19, 2019, Senate: Veto Override — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • September 19, 2019, House: Veto Override — yeas 238, nays 117, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 5, 2019: Hearing: 02/05/2019, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0606s , 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Sen. Feltes Moved to divide the Question on Committee Amendment #2019-0606s : Lines 1 and 2; and Line 4; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: The Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0606s : Lines 1 and 2, AA, VV; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0606s : Line 4 RC 9Y-15N, AF; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Sen. Gray Moved to divide the Question on Ought to Pass as Amended #2019-0606s : Sections 6 and 7; and Sections 1-5 and 7, 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: The Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0606s : Sections 6 and 7, RC 16Y-8N, MA; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0606s : Sections 1-5 and 7, MA, VV, Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/07/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 21, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/21/2019
  • March 21, 2019: Sen. Gray Floor Amendment #2019-1210s , AA, VV; 03/21/2019
  • March 21, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1210s, RC 17Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/21/2019
  • April 23, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/23/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • April 25, 2019: Division I Subcommittee Work Session: 04/25/2019 10:00 am LOB 104
  • May 7, 2019: Executive Session: 05/07/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • May 9, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 23, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1667h for 05/23/2019 (Vote 18-3; RC)
  • May 23, 2019: Amendment #2019-1667h : AA VV 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1667h: MA RC 263-90 05/23/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Sen. Sherman Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • July 12, 2019: Vetoed by Governor 07/12/2019
  • September 19, 2019: Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 88 Become Law: RC 17Y-7N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 09/19/2019
  • September 19, 2019: Veto Overridden 09/19/2019: RC 238-117 by Required Two-Thirds Vote
  • September 19, 2019: Law Without Signature 09/19/2019; Chapter 344; Effective 11/18/2019; Art 44, Pt II, NH Constitution

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 384 (2018): relative to written certification under the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes law.

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