HB 1247 (2020): relative to mortgage defaults and nonpayment of rent during the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak state of emergency.

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HB 1247 (2020)

relative to mortgage defaults and nonpayment of rent during the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak state of emergency.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2020. The committee held a work session on January 30, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2020 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 2020-0687h) by a vote of 12–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0687h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 188–108. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The Senate withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Judiciary committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on June 9, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1494s). The committee's amendment (2020-1494s) was rejected on a voice vote on June 16, 2020. A floor amendment (2020-1535s), offered by Sen. Chandley, 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 roll call 187–135, on a motion by Rep. Marjorie Smith. The bill was enrolled on July 6, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on July 10, 2020. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 16, 2020 the House voted 187–148 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 14, 2020, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 30, 2020, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 18, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • June 9, 2020, 9:35 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 188, nays 108, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • July 1, 2020, House: Concur — yeas 187, nays 135, passed
  • September 17, 2020, House: Veto Override — yeas 187, nays 148, failed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 14, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/14/2020 11:00 am LOB 208
  • January 30, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/30/2020 01:00 pm LOB 208
  • February 18, 2020: Executive Session: 02/18/2020 01:00 pm LOB 208
  • February 20, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0687h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 12-7; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Amendment #2020-0687h : AA VV 03/12/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0687h: MA RC 188-108 03/12/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and Referred to Commerce
  • June 4, 2020: HB 1247 is vacated from Commerce and referred to Judiciary; (In recess 03/12/2020)
  • June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/09/2020, 09:40 am, on proposed amendment #2020-1363s
  • 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_GczpBlBoSO6SqCEMuhnt1A
  • 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: 19292056099,,94971632122# or +13017158592,,94971632122#
  • June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 949 7163 2122
  • 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, 09:35 am
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1494s , 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1494s , AF, VV; 06/16/2062
  • June 16, 2020: Sen. Chandley Floor Amendment #2020-1535s , AA, VV; 06/16/2062
  • June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1535s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 06/16/2062
  • June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. M. Smith): MA RC 187-135 06/30/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
  • July 6, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
  • July 10, 2020: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 07/10/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Veto Sustained 09/16/2020: RC 187-148 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote

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