HB 256 (2021): adding members from Londonderry to the commission to investigate and analyze the environmental and public health impacts relating to releases of perfluorinated chemicals into the air, soil, and groundwater in Merrimack, Bedford, and Litchfield.

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HB 256 (2021)

adding members from Londonderry to the commission to investigate and analyze the environmental and public health impacts relating to releases of perfluorinated chemicals into the air, soil, and groundwater in Merrimack, Bedford, and Litchfield.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 22

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 24, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 8, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2021 the Senate adopted “Enrolled RC 24Y-0N”. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 2021, making it Chapter 22 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2021, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 29, 2021, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Votes

  • February 24, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 27, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/27/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99531020872 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 16, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • February 24, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/24/2021
  • March 4, 2021: Introduced 03/04/2021 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 23, 2021: Remote Hearing: 03/29/2021, 01:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 8, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/08/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 8, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/08/2021
  • April 22, 2021: Enrolled RC 24Y-0N, MA, (In recess of 04/22/2021)
  • April 29, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021
  • May 6, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/06/2021; Chapter 22; Eff: 05/06/2021

Laws It Would Change

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