HB 563 (2021): establishing a committee to study a living wage and the utilization of public assistance among low wage workers and their families in New Hampshire.
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HB 563 (2021)
establishing a committee to study a living wage and the utilization of public assistance among low wage workers and their families in New Hampshire.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
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 February 11, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Tony Caplan (D - Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kris Schultz (D - Merr 18)
- Rep. Christy Bartlett (D - Merr 19)
- Rep. Constance Van Houten (D - Hills 45)
- Rep. Jacqueline Chretien (D - Hills 42)
- Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2021, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- February 11, 2021, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
The Docket
- January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- January 28, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/28/2021 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/96195399441 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
- February 11, 2021: Executive Session: 02/11/2021 01:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98476278055
- February 17, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 11-9; RC)
- February 17, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 25, 2021: Special Order to Regular Calendar of next Session day Without Objection