HB 1639-FN (2020): relative to health care.

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HB 1639-FN (2020)

relative to health care.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 39

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0956h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0956h) 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 Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 10, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1435s). The committee's amendment (2020-1435s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 16, 2020, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2020-1513s), offered by Sen. Sherman, 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 201–121, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. 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 (2020-1633e) 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 (2020-1633e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 29, 2020, making it Chapter 39 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2020, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 3, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • June 10, 2020, 8:35 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0956h — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-1435s and 2020-1513s — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 2020, House: Concur — yeas 201, nays 121, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 6, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/06/2020 01:00 pm LOB 205
  • February 13, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/13/2020 10:15 am LOB 205
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:00 am LOB 205
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0956h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-0956h : AA VV 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0956h: MA VV 03/11/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/10/2020, 08:40 am, on proposed amendment #2020-1386s
  • 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_DhzI7U5vQRi3zvou0MN6ow
  • 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: 9292056099,,99715600870# or 13017158592,,99715600870#
  • June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 997 1560 0870
  • 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, 08:35 am
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1435s , 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1435s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Sen. Sherman Floor Amendment #2020-1513s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-1435s and 2020-1513s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
  • June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Weber): MA RC 201-121 06/30/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1633e : AA VV 06/30/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
  • July 13, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1633e 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 39; I. Sec. 1/ 20-22 & 24 Eff: 06/30/2021 II. Sec. 7/ 8/ 23 & 25 Eff: 01/01/2021 at 12:04 am III. Sec 14/ 26-47/ 49 & 61-63 Eff: 01/01/2021 IV. Sec 9-12/ 50-54 & 59 Eff: 09/27/2020 V. Sec 55-57/ 64-67 & 69 Eff: 07/01/2020 VI. Sec 5/ 60 & 58 Eff: 07/01/2021 VII. Rem. Eff: 07/29/2020

Laws It Would Change

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