HB 1245 (2020): adopting omnibus legislation concerning state agencies.
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HB 1245 (2020)
adopting omnibus legislation concerning state agencies.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: State Government
- Chapter law: 37
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2020. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2020 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2020-0717h). The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0919h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0919h) 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 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 2020-1425s). Part of the committee's amendment (2020-1425s) was adopted on a roll call 17–7, changing the text of the bill. Part of the committee's amendment (2020-1425s) was adopted on a voice vote, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2020-1501s), offered by Sen. Sharon Carson, 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 190–127, on a motion by Rep. Janet Wall. 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 (2020-1625) 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 (2020-1625e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 29, 2020, making it Chapter 37 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Marjorie Porter (D - Hills 1)
- Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Mary Heath (D - Hills 14)
- Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7)
- Rep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 19)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 2, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 303
- March 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 303
- June 9, 2020, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0919h (NT) — voice vote, passed
- June 16, 2020, Senate: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
- June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-1425s and 2020-1501s — voice vote, passed
- July 1, 2020, House: Concur — yeas 190, nays 127, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Legislative Administration
- February 13, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/13/2020 01:00 pm LOB 303
- February 19, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/19/2020 01:00 pm LOB 303
- March 2, 2020: Public Hearing: 03/02/2020 10:00 am LOB 303
- March 2, 2020: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2020-0717h : 03/02/2020 10:15 am LOB 303
- March 4, 2020: Executive Session: 03/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 303
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0919h (NT) for 03/11/2020 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-0919h (NT): AA VV 03/11/2020
- March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0919h (NT): MA VV 03/11/2020
- March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/09/2020, 02:40 pm, on proposed amendment #2020-1382s
- 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, 02:00 pm
- June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1425s , 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: Sen. Bradley Moved to divide the Question on Committee Amendment 2020-1425s: Sections 105-118, and Sections 1-104 and Sections 119-155; 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: The Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1425s : Sections 105-118 and 155, RC 17Y-7N, AA; 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1425s : Sections 1-104 and Sections 119-155, AA,VV; 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment #2020-1501s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-1425s and 2020-1501s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
- June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Wall): MA RC 190-127 06/30/2020
- June 30, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1625: AA VV 06/30/2020
- June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
- July 10, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1625e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/29/2020)
- July 16, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
- July 29, 2020: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/29/2020; Chapter 37; I. Sec. 136-39/ 40-42/ 47-79/ 86-92/ 102-104/ 119/ 142 Eff: 09/27/2020 II. Sec. 80-83 & 93 Eff: 01/01/2021 III. Sec. 97-99 and 120-126 Eff: 07/01/2020 IV. Sec. 101 Eff: 11/01/2021 V. Rem. Eff: 07/29/2020
Laws It Would Change
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- RSA 126-A:13
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- RSA 420-N:10
- RSA 21-I:19-b
- RSA 541-A:2
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- RSA 435:31-a
- RSA 135-C:64
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