HB 600-FN (2021): relative to funding for newborn screening.

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HB 600-FN (2021)

relative to funding for newborn screening.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 145

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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. On February 24, 2021 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 16, 2021 and March 22, 2021. The committee met in executive session on March 29, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0899h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee's amendment (2021-0899h) 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 voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1238s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-1238s) was adopted on a roll call 23–0 on May 6, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1539s). The committee's amendment (2021-1539s) 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. On June 10, 2021 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1539s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Mark Pearson. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 23, 2021, making it Chapter 145 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2021, 9:15 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 16, 2021, 9:30 AM: work session, House Finance
  • March 22, 2021, 9:30 AM: work session, House Finance
  • March 29, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Finance
  • April 14, 2021, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services

Votes

  • February 24, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0899h — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • May 20, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2021-1238s and 2021-1539s — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2021, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1539s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 1, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/01/2021 09:15 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/96551569054 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 3, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • February 24, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/24/2021
  • February 24, 2021: Referred to Finance 02/24/2021
  • March 16, 2021: Division III Work Session: 03/16/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/93701004543
  • March 22, 2021: Division III Work Session: 03/22/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/93701004543
  • March 29, 2021: Executive Session: 03/29/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92166004660
  • March 30, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0899h (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 7, 2021: Amendment #2021-0899h : AA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0899h: MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/14/2021, 09:00 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • May 6, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1238s , 05/06/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 6, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1238s , RC 23Y-0N, AA; 05/06/2021
  • May 6, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1238s, RC 23Y-0N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 05/06/2021
  • May 20, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1539s , 05/20/2021; SC 24A
  • May 20, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1539s , AA, VV; 05/20/2021
  • May 20, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2021-1238s and 2021-1539s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/20/2021
  • June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1539s (Rep. M. Pearson): MA VV 06/10/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • July 23, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/23/2021; Chapter 145; Eff: 11/20/2021

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