HB 1129 (2020): relative to notice requirements for certain municipal public hearings, providing for optional town meeting procedures during the state of emergency declared in response to the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19), and relative to online reporting of CARES Act disbursements.

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HB 1129 (2020)

relative to notice requirements for certain municipal public hearings, providing for optional town meeting procedures during the state of emergency declared in response to the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19), and relative to online reporting of CARES Act disbursements.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2019-2020
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Subject: Municipalities
Chapter law: 8

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0696h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0696h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 11, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1480s). The committee's amendment (2020-1480s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 16, 2020, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2020-1524s), offered by Sen. Morgan, was adopted on a voice vote on June 16, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On June 16, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On June 30, 2020 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a division vote 252–69, on a motion by Rep. Carson. The bill was enrolled on July 6, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2020, making it Chapter 8 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 4, 2020, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
February 18, 2020, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
June 11, 2020, 1:35 PM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Votes

March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0696h — voice vote, passed
June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
June 30, 2020, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment — yeas 252, nays 69, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Municipal and County Government
February 4, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/04/2020 01:30 pm LOB 301
February 18, 2020: Executive Session: 02/18/2020 01:30 pm LOB 301
March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0696h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-0696h : AA VV 03/11/2020
March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0696h: MA VV 03/11/2020
March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/11/2020, 01:40 pm, on proposed amendment #2020-1352s
June 5, 2020: Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email
June 5, 2020: Members of the public may attend using the following links:
June 5, 2020: 1. To sign-in and/or speak in support or opposition, please register in advance by using this link: https://www.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UHPWI_mSR4q7lP_4RClwXA
June 5, 2020: 2. To submit your testimony to the committee, please send all documents via email to [email protected]
June 5, 2020: 3. To listen via telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-301-715-8592, or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833
June 5, 2020: 4. Or iPhone one-tap: 13126266799,,93941719223# or 19292056099,,93941719223#
June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 939 4171 9223
June 5, 2020: 6. To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA
June 5, 2020: The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: [email protected] or call (603-271-3043)
June 11, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/11/2020, 01:35 pm
June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1480s , 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1480s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Sen. Morgan Floor Amendment #2020-1524s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-1480s, and 2020-1524s, RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Carson): MA DV 252-69 06/30/2020
June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
July 6, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
July 10, 2020: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/10/2020; Chapter 8; I. Sec. 1 Eff: 09/08/2020 II. Rem. Eff: 07/10/2020

Laws It Would Change

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