HB 437 (2021): establishing a committee to study the shortage of animal slaughter and meat processing facilities in New Hampshire and the implementation of the meat inspection program.

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HB 437 (2021)

establishing a committee to study the shortage of animal slaughter and meat processing facilities in New Hampshire and the implementation of the meat inspection program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 43

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0404h), 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 (2021-0404h) 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 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 43 of the session laws. The committee held a work session on October 13, 2021.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2021, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture
  • April 12, 2021, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources
  • October 13, 2021, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0404h — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • April 22, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 17, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/17/2021 01:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97165419816 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 18, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0404h (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 7, 2021: Amendment #2021-0404h : AA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0404h: MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/12/2021, 02:15 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 22, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/22/2021
  • April 22, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 24Y-0N, 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 43; Eff: 05/17/2021
  • October 13, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/13/2021 09:30 am LOB 302-304

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