HB 731-FN (2020): relative to the state minimum hourly rate.

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HB 731-FN (2020)

relative to the state minimum hourly rate.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Employment

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2019. The committee held a work session on February 26, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 15, 2019. The committee met in executive session on November 6, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2767h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-2767h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 9, 2020, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2019-2897h), offered by Rep. Kanzler, was adopted on a roll call 189–170 on January 9, 2020, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2020-0024h), offered by Rep. Kris Schultz, was adopted on a roll call 189–177 on January 9, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On January 9, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 212–155. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 11, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1464s). The committee's amendment (2020-1464s) 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 199–124, on a motion by Rep. Sullivan. The bill was enrolled on July 10, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on July 24, 2020. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 16, 2020 the House voted 197–139 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

  • February 20, 2019, 1:10 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 305-307
  • February 26, 2019, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 306-308
  • March 6, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • October 15, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • November 6, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • June 11, 2020, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce

Votes

  • January 9, 2020, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 189, nays 170, passed
  • January 9, 2020, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 189, nays 177, passed
  • January 9, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 212, nays 155, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • July 1, 2020, House: Concur — yeas 199, nays 124, passed
  • September 17, 2020, House: Veto Override — yeas 197, nays 139, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • February 20, 2019: Public Hearing: 02/20/2019 01:10 pm LOB 305-307
  • February 26, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/26/2019 01:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • March 6, 2019: Executive Session: 03/06/2019 10:00 am LOB 307
  • March 12, 2019: Retained in Committee
  • October 15, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/15/2019 10:00 am LOB 307
  • November 6, 2019: Executive Session: 11/06/2019 10:00 am LOB 307
  • November 8, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2767h (NT) (Vote 11-6; RC)
  • November 8, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 9, 2020: Amendment #2019-2767h (NT): AA VV 01/09/2020
  • January 9, 2020: FLAM #2019-2897h (Rep. Kanzler): AA RC 189-170 01/09/2020
  • January 9, 2020: FLAM #2020-0024h (Rep. Schultz): AA RC 189-177 01/09/2020
  • January 9, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2767h (NT)/2019-2897h/2020-0024h: MA RC 212-155 01/09/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Introduced 03/11/2020 and Referred to Commerce
  • June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/11/2020, 10:05 am, on proposed amendment #2020-1342s
  • June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/11/2020, 10:05 am, on proposed amendment #2020-1342s
  • 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_croAzCD-TXuZDPa4hQt2XQ
  • 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: 13017158592,,94072646718# or 13126266799,,94072646718#
  • June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 940 7264 6718
  • 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 11, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/11/2020, 10:00 am
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1464s , 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1464s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1464s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
  • June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Sullivan): MA RC 199-124 06/30/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
  • July 10, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
  • July 24, 2020: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 07/24/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Veto Sustained 09/16/2020: RC 197-139 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote

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