HB 157 (2021): relative to the state health improvement plan and the state health assessment and state health improvement plan advisory council.

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HB 157 (2021)

relative to the state health improvement plan and the state health assessment and state health improvement plan advisory council.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 35

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0488h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee's amendment (2021-0488h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 7, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. On May 6, 2021 the Senate adopted “Enrolled RC 23Y-0N”. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2021, making it Chapter 35 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2021, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 2, 2021, 12:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 21, 2021, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0488h — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 26, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/26/2021 01:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94852322897 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 2, 2021: Executive Session: 03/02/2021 12:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following links: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99282187833
  • March 4, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0488h (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 7, 2021: Amendment #2021-0488h : AA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0488h: MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
  • April 15, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/21/2021, 09:15 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 29, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/29/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 29, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/29/2021
  • May 6, 2021: Enrolled RC 23Y-0N, MA, (In recess of 05/06/2021)
  • May 6, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021
  • May 17, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/17/2021; Chapter 35; Eff: 05/17/2021

Laws It Would Change

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