HB 243 (2021): relative to the form of municipal budgets, relative to municipal estimates of expenditures and revenues, and relative to the requirement that certain governing bodies submit recommendations to the budget committee.

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HB 243 (2021)

relative to the form of municipal budgets, relative to municipal estimates of expenditures and revenues, and relative to the requirement that certain governing bodies submit recommendations to the budget committee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 134

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0546h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0546h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 9, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 9, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 189–186. On April 9, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a division vote 179–194, on a motion by Rep. Piemonte. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1371s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-1371s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 20, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On May 20, 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 2021-1371s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Dolan. 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 134 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2021, 9:15 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government
  • March 3, 2021, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government
  • April 19, 2021, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Votes

  • April 9, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0546h — yeas 189, nays 186, passed
  • April 9, 2021, House: Reconsider — yeas 179, nays 194, failed
  • May 20, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1371s — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2021, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1371s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 18, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/18/2021 09:15 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94522837794 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 1, 2021: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/01/2021 12:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97119253057 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 3, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/03/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98208993032 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 12, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0546h (Vote 10-9; RC)
  • March 12, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • April 8, 2021: Introduced 04/08/2021 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • April 9, 2021: Amendment #2021-0546h : AA VV 04/09/2021
  • April 9, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0546h: MA DV 189-186 04/09/2021
  • April 9, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Piemonte): MF DV 179-194 04/09/2021
  • April 14, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/19/2021, 10:00 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • May 20, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1371s , 05/20/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 20, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1371s , AA, VV; 05/20/2021
  • May 20, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1371s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/20/2021
  • June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1371s (Rep. Dolan): 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 134; Eff: 09/21/2021

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