HB 1398 (2022): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of centralized criminal history records checks in education.

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HB 1398 (2022)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of centralized criminal history records checks in education.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 198

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 16, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 24, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1545s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1545s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2022 the Senate adopted “Reconsider the vote on: Committee Amendment #2022-1545” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Soucy. The committee's amendment (2022-1545s) was rejected on a voice vote on April 21, 2022. On April 21, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 28, 2022 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on the following action taken by this Body on HB 1398. Reconsider the vote on third reading and final passage. Rescind third reading. Reconsider the vote on OTP. Reconsider the vote on Committee Amendment #2022-1545s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kahn. The committee's amendment (2022-1545s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On April 28, 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. Rick Ladd. 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 June 17, 2022, making it Chapter 198 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2022, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB205-207
  • February 9, 2022, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB205-207
  • March 22, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, Senate: Reconsider the vote on: Committee Amendment #2022-1545 — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 2022, Senate: Reconsideration on the following action taken by this Body on HB 1398. Reconsider the vote on third reading and final passage. Rescind third reading. Reconsider the vote on OTP. Reconsider the vote on Committee Amendment #2022-1545s — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1545s — 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 Education
  • February 3, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/03/2022 1:00 p.m. LOB205-207
  • February 9, 2022: Executive Session: 02/09/2022 01:00 pm LOB205-207
  • February 10, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/16/2022
  • February 24, 2022: Introduced 02/24/2022 and Referred to Education
  • March 22, 2022: Hearing: 03/22/2022, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am
  • April 21, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1545s , 04/21/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 21, 2022: Sen. Ward Moved to Remove HB 1398 from the Consent Calendar; 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1545s , AA, VV; 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Sen. Soucy Moved to Reconsider the vote on: Committee Amendment #2022-1545, MA, VV; 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1545s , AF, VV; 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/21/2022
  • April 28, 2022: Sen. Kahn Moved Reconsideration on the following action taken by this Body on HB 1398. Reconsider the vote on third reading and final passage. Rescind third reading. Reconsider the vote on OTP. Reconsider the vote on Committee Amendment #2022-1545s , MA, VV; 04/28/2022
  • April 28, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1545s , AA, VV; 04/28/2022
  • April 28, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1545s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/28/2022
  • May 12, 2022: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Ladd): 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
  • June 17, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/17/2022; Chapter 198; 06/17/2022

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