HB 271 (2021): relative to standards for per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water and ambient groundwater.

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HB 271 (2021)

relative to standards for per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water and ambient groundwater.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2021-2022
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
Subject: Environment - Administration
Chapter law: 223

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 with changes (amendment 2021-0577h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee's amendment (2021-0577h) 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 recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 2021 the Senate adopted “Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection”. A floor amendment (2021-1780s), offered by Sen. Bradley, 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. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 4, 2021 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1780s and Requests CofC (Reps. Renzullo, Suzanne Smith, Gunski, Healey)” on a voice vote. On June 10, 2021 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. A committee of conference met on June 15, 2021 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2021 the Senate adopted the conference report (2021-2003c) on a voice vote. On June 24, 2021 the House adopted the conference report (2021-2003c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2021-2068e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2021-2068e) was considered. These correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on August 24, 2021, making it Chapter 223 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 3, 2021, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development
May 3, 2021, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources
June 15, 2021, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 201-203

Votes

April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0577h — voice vote, passed
April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
May 20, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1780s — voice vote, passed
June 4, 2021, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1780s and Requests CofC (Reps. Renzullo, Suzanne Smith, Gunski, Healey) — voice vote, passed
June 10, 2021, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
June 24, 2021, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
June 24, 2021, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
February 3, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/03/2021 01:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92220129569 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
March 10, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0577h (Vote 21-0; CC)
April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
April 7, 2021: Amendment #2021-0577h : AA VV 04/07/2021
April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0577h: MA VV 04/07/2021
April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
April 28, 2021: Remote Hearing: 05/03/2021, 01:30 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
May 20, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/20/2021; SC 24A
May 20, 2021: Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection, MA; 05/20/2021
May 20, 2021: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2021-1780s , AA, VV; 05/20/2021
May 20, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1780s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/20/2021
May 27, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/27/2021
June 4, 2021: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1780s and Requests CofC (Reps. Renzullo, Suzanne Smith, Gunski, Healey): MA VV 06/04/2021
June 10, 2021: Sen. Avard Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 06/10/2021
June 10, 2021: President Appoints: Senators Avard, Gray, Watters; 06/10/2021
June 15, 2021: Conference Committee Meeting: 06/15/2021 02:30 pm LOB 201-203
June 17, 2021: Conference Committee Report Filed, #2021-2003c ; 06/24/2021
June 24, 2021: Conference Committee Report #2021-2003c , Adopted, VV; 06/24/2021
June 24, 2021: Conference Committee Report 2021-2003c: Adopted, VV 06/24/2021
June 24, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-2068e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/24/2021)
June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
July 15, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-2068e ba: AA VV (in recess of) 06/24/2021
August 24, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/24/2021; Chapter 223; Eff: 08/24/2021

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