HB 236 (2021): creating a statute of limitation on civil actions relative to damage caused by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

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HB 236 (2021)

creating a statute of limitation on civil actions relative to damage caused by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2021-2022
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 133

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–10. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 8, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 8, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a division vote 117–226, on a motion by Rep. Mark McLean. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1695s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-1695s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 27, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On May 27, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2021 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1695s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Gordon. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 23, 2021, making it Chapter 133 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 16, 2021, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary
March 2, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary
May 11, 2021, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary

Votes

April 8, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 8, 2021, House: Reconsider — yeas 117, nays 226, failed
May 27, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1695s — voice vote, passed
June 10, 2021, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1695s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary
February 16, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/16/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94907543326 / 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 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95501229688
March 9, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 11-10; RC)
March 9, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
April 8, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/08/2021
April 8, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. McLean): MF DV 117-226 04/08/2021
April 8, 2021: Introduced 04/08/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
May 6, 2021: Remote Hearing: 05/11/2021, 01:45 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
May 27, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1695s , 05/27/2021; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 25A
May 27, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1695s , AA, VV; 05/27/2021
May 27, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1695s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/27/2021
June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1695s (Rep. Gordon): MA VV 06/10/2021
June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
July 23, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/23/2021; Chapter 133; Eff: 09/21/2021

Laws It Would Change

RSA 485-H