HB 261 (2021): relative to apprenticeship programs in trade and industry.

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HB 261 (2021)

relative to apprenticeship programs in trade and industry.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 38

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it 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 22, 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 38 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2021, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • March 4, 2021, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • April 13, 2021, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — 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 Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • February 11, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/11/2021 11:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98476278055 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 4, 2021: Executive Session: 03/04/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92992494588
  • March 15, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Commerce
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/13/2021, 09:30 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 22, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/22/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 22, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/22/2021
  • 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 38; Eff: 07/16/2021

Laws It Would Change

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