HB 631 (2021): relative to regulation of interpreters for the deaf, deaf blind, and hard of hearing.

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HB 631 (2021)

relative to regulation of interpreters for the deaf, deaf blind, and hard of hearing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 86

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0439h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee's amendment (2021-0439h) 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, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 6, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 2021, making it Chapter 86 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2021, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 28, 2021, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0439h — 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 Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 4, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/04/2021 11:15 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99659562277 / 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 #2021-0439h (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 7, 2021: Amendment #2021-0439h : AA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0439h: MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
  • April 15, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/28/2021, 10:00 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • May 6, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/06/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 6, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/06/2021
  • June 10, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/10/2021)
  • June 10, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/10/2021
  • June 18, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/18/2021; Chapter 86; Eff: 01/01/2022

Laws It Would Change

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