HB 1139 (2022): relative to ophthalmic prescription requirements.

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HB 1139 (2022)

relative to ophthalmic prescription requirements.

  • 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: 298

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2022. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0963h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (2022-0963h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2022, changing the text of the bill. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1527s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1527s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 12, 2022 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Mark Pearson. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 2022, making it Chapter 298 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2022, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
  • March 7, 2022, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
  • April 6, 2022, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • March 15, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0963h — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1527s — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 18, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/18/2022 01:30 pm LOB 210-211
  • March 7, 2022: Executive Session: 03/07/2022 09:30 am LOB 210-211
  • March 9, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0963h (Vote 19-2; CC)
  • March 15, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0963h: MA VV 03/15/2022
  • March 15, 2022: Amendment #2022-0963h : AA VV 03/15/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 6, 2022: Hearing: 04/06/2022, Room 100, SH, 09:20 am
  • April 21, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1527s , 04/21/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 21, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1527s , AA, VV; 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1527s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/21/2022
  • May 12, 2022: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. M. Pearson): MA VV 05/12/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • July 1, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/01/2022; Chapter 298; eff. 01/01/2023

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