HB 1582-FN (2020): relative to free tuition at colleges and universities for children of veterans who are totally and permanently disabled; programs to aid veterans' access to employment, housing, health care, and college degrees; educational assistance for members of the New Hampshire national guard; tuition waivers for children in state foster care or guardianship; and prohibiting higher education institutions from discriminating on the basis of military, law enforcement, or veterans status.

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HB 1582-FN (2020)

relative to free tuition at colleges and universities for children of veterans who are totally and permanently disabled; programs to aid veterans' access to employment, housing, health care, and college degrees; educational assistance for members of the New Hampshire national guard; tuition waivers for children in state foster care or guardianship; and prohibiting higher education institutions from discriminating on the basis of military, law enforcement, or veterans status.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2019-2020
House committee: Education
Senate committee: Education and Workforce Development
Subject: Housing
Chapter law: 34

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2020. The committee held work sessions on February 5, 2020, February 18, 2020 and February 25, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 26, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0896h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0896h) 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 Education and Workforce Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 10, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1446s). The committee's amendment (2020-1446s) was adopted on a roll call 24–0 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 division vote 290–36, on a motion by Rep. Myler. The bill was enrolled on July 16, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2020, making it Chapter 34 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 23, 2020, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
February 5, 2020, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
February 18, 2020, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
February 25, 2020, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
February 26, 2020, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 205
February 26, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
June 10, 2020, 1:35 PM: hearing, Senate Education and Workforce Development

Votes

March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0896h — voice vote, passed
June 16, 2020, Senate: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1446s — voice vote, passed
June 30, 2020, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment — yeas 290, nays 36, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Education
January 23, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/23/2020 11:30 am LOB 207
February 5, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/05/2020 09:00 am LOB 207
February 18, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/18/2020 09:00 am LOB 207
February 25, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/25/2020 09:00 am LOB 207
February 26, 2020: Executive Session: 02/26/2020 10:00 am LOB 207
February 26, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/26/2020 09:45 am LOB 205
March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0896h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-0896h : AA VV 03/11/2020
March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0896h: MA VV 03/11/2020
March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and Referred to Education and Workforce Development
June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/10/2020, 01:40 pm, on proposed amendment #2020-1327s
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_DxJlsaqKRR6W0xV8gOxVTQ
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,,94381869248# or 19292056099,,94381869248#
June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 943 8186 9248
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 10, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/10/2020, 01:35 pm
June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1446s , 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1446s , RC 24Y-0N, AA; 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1446s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Myler): MA DV 290-36 06/30/2020
June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
July 16, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
July 28, 2020: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/28/2020; Chapter 34; I. Sec 4/ 5 & 8 Eff: as prov. in Sec. 15 II. Sec 1-2 & 20-21 Eff: 07/01/2021 III. Sec 16-19 Eff: 07/28/2020 IV. Rem. Eff: 09/26/2020

Laws It Would Change

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