HB 1249 (2020): relative to the commission on the interdisciplinary primary care workforce; relative to multicounty grand juries; and allowing remote notarization of paper estate planning documents during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

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HB 1249 (2020)

relative to the commission on the interdisciplinary primary care workforce; relative to multicounty grand juries; and allowing remote notarization of paper estate planning documents during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 17

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0655h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0655h) 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 June 16, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 24, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1570s). The committee's amendment (2020-1570s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 29, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On June 29, 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 224–105, on a motion by Rep. Patrick Long. The bill was enrolled on July 10, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 17, 2020, making it Chapter 17 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 3, 2020, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • June 24, 2020, 8:35 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0655h — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1570s — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 2020, House: Concur — yeas 224, nays 105, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 3, 2020: Public Hearing: 03/03/2020 10:00 am LOB 206
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 03:00 pm LOB 206
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0655h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-0655h : AA VV 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0655h: MA VV 03/11/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020 and Referred to Judiciary
  • June 19, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/24/2020, 08:40 am, on proposed amendment #2020-1550s
  • June 19, 2020: Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email
  • June 19, 2020: Members of the public may attend using the following links:
  • June 19, 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_QH1esiFMQNC5q9CjM5O_jA
  • June 19, 2020: 2. To submit your testimony to the committee, please send all documents via email to [email protected]
  • June 19, 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 19, 2020: 4. Or iPhone one-tap: 13126266799,,94954573376# or 19292056099,,94954573376#
  • June 19, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 949 5457 3376
  • June 19, 2020: 6. To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA
  • June 19, 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 24, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/24/2020, 08:35 am
  • June 24, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/24/2020, 09:45 am, on proposed amendment #2020-1550s
  • June 29, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1570s , 06/29/2020
  • June 29, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1570s , AA, VV; 06/29/2020
  • June 29, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1570s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/29/2020
  • June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Long): MA RC 224-105 06/30/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
  • July 10, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
  • July 17, 2020: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/17/2020; Chapter 17; I. Sec. 10 Eff: 06/30/2022 II. Rem. Eff: 07/17/2020

Laws It Would Change

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