HB 1234-FN-A (2020): relative to state and local government administration.

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HB 1234-FN-A (2020)

relative to state and local government administration.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2020. The committee held a work session on January 28, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0321h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 20, 2020 the House adopted “Special Order to regular place in next calendar” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Ley. The committee's amendment (2020-0321h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 9, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1487s). The committee's amendment (2020-1487s) 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 on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 30, 2020 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a roll call 198–129, on a motion by Rep. Mary Jane Wallner. 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 (2020-1621) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on July 16, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2020-1621e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor vetoed it on July 28, 2020. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 16, 2020 the House voted 192–145 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, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • January 28, 2020, 10:45 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • February 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • June 9, 2020, 3:10 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Votes

  • February 20, 2020, House: Special Order to regular place in next calendar — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0321h (NT) — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1487s — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 2020, House: Concur — yeas 198, nays 129, passed
  • September 17, 2020, House: Veto Override — yeas 192, nays 145, failed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Finance
  • January 21, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/21/2020 11:00 am LOB 210-211
  • January 28, 2020: Division I Work Session: 01/28/2020 10:45 am LOB 212
  • January 29, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Division I Work Session: 01/29/2020 10:00 am LOB 212
  • February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0321h (NT) for 02/19/2020 (Vote 21-0; RC)
  • February 20, 2020: Special Order to regular place in next calendar (Rep. Ley): MA VV 02/20/2020
  • March 5, 2020: Amendment #2020-0321h (NT): AA VV 03/05/2020
  • March 5, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0321h (NT): MA VV 03/05/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/09/2020, 03:15 pm, on proposed amendment #2020-1371s
  • 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_h44WQAbGQY2 sJ8jz W9buaA
  • 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,,96977679197# or +19292056099,,96977679197#
  • June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 969 7767 9197
  • 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 9, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/09/2020, 03:10 pm
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1487s , 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1487s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1487s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
  • June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Wallner): MA RC 198-129 06/30/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1621: AA VV 06/30/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
  • July 10, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1621e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/29/2020)
  • July 16, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
  • July 28, 2020: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 07/28/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Veto Sustained 09/16/2020: RC 192-145 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote

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