HB 69 (2021): relative to the authority of schools to display the national and state mottos.

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HB 69 (2021)

relative to the authority of schools to display the national and state mottos.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2021-2022
House committee: Education
Senate committee: Education
Subject: Education - General
Chapter law: 161

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee met in executive session on March 11, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On April 8, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 204–169. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 13, 2021 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2021-1465s), offered by Sen. Giuda, was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On May 13, 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 2021-1465s” on a roll call 211–150, on a motion by Rep. Rick Ladd. 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 30, 2021, making it Chapter 161 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

March 2, 2021, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Education
March 11, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Education
April 20, 2021, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education

Votes

April 8, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 204, nays 169, passed
May 13, 2021, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
May 13, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1465s — voice vote, passed
June 10, 2021, House: Concur — yeas 211, nays 150, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Education
March 2, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/02/2021 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97910276071 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
March 11, 2021: Executive Session: 03/11/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95090800832
March 25, 2021: Committee Report: Without Recommendation (Vote ; RC)
April 8, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA RC 204-169 04/08/2021
April 8, 2021: Introduced 04/08/2021 and Referred to Education
April 14, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/20/2021, 09:00 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
May 13, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Sen. Giuda Moved to Remove HB 69 from the Consent Calendar; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Sen. Giuda Moved Ought to Pass; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Sen. Giuda Floor Amendment #2021-1465s , AA, VV; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1465s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/13/2021
June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1465s (Rep. Ladd): MA RC 211-150 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 30, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/30/2021; Chapter 161; Eff: 09/28/2021

Laws It Would Change

RSA 189