HB 1166 (2020): relative to unemployment compensation, certain sanitary protections for COVID-19, extending the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for certain COVID-19 protections, and waiving cost sharing for testing and treatment for COVID-19.

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HB 1166 (2020)

relative to unemployment compensation, certain sanitary protections for COVID-19, extending the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for certain COVID-19 protections, and waiving cost sharing for testing and treatment for COVID-19.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2020. The committee held a work session on January 30, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–9 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 208–130. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 11, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1471s). Part of the committee's amendment (2020-1471s) was rejected on a roll call 12–12. Part of the committee's amendment (2020-1471s) was adopted on a roll call 14–10, 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 roll call 178–154, on a motion by Rep. Billie Butler. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2020-1629) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on July 10, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2020-1629e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor vetoed it on July 17, 2020. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 16, 2020 the House voted 193–145 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2020, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 30, 2020, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • June 11, 2020, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 208, nays 130, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 12, nays 12, failed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • July 1, 2020, House: Concur — yeas 178, nays 154, passed
  • September 17, 2020, House: Veto Override — yeas 193, nays 145, failed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 21, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/21/2020 09:30 am LOB 302
  • January 30, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/30/2020 01:00 pm LOB 302
  • February 4, 2020: Executive Session: 02/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 302
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA DV 208-130 03/11/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and Referred to Commerce
  • June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/11/2020, 09:05 am, on proposed amendment #2020-1349s
  • 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_croAzCD-TXuZDPa4hQt2XQ
  • 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: 13017158592,,94072646718# or 13126266799,,94072646718#
  • June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 940 7264 6718
  • 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, 09:00 am
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1471s , 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Sen. Chandley Moved to divide the Question on 2020-1471: Sections 7 and 24, and Sections 1- 6 and Sections 9-24; 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: The Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1471s : Sections 7 and 24, RC 12Y-12N, AF; 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1471s : Sections 1-6 and Sections 9-24, RC 14Y-10N, AA; 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1471s, Sections 1-6 and Sections 9-24, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
  • June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Butler): MA RC 178-154 06/30/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1629: AA VV 06/30/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
  • July 9, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1629e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/29/2020)
  • July 10, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
  • July 17, 2020: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 07/17/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Veto Sustained 09/16/2020: RC 193-145 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote

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