HB 1497-FN (2022): relative to optional allowances in the retirement system.

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HB 1497-FN (2022)

relative to optional allowances in the retirement system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 76

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2022. The committee held a work session on February 1, 2022. The committee met in executive session on February 1, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0437h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 16, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (2022-0437h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. It crossed to the Senate on February 24, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 31, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 2022, making it Chapter 76 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2022, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
  • February 1, 2022, 8:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
  • February 1, 2022, 8:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
  • March 16, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0437h — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 25, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/25/2022 11:30 am LOB 302-304
  • February 1, 2022: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/01/2022 08:00 am LOB 302-304
  • February 1, 2022: Executive Session: 02/01/2022 08:00 am LOB 302-304
  • February 9, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0437h (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0437h: MA VV 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Amendment #2022-0437h : AA VV 02/16/2022
  • February 24, 2022: Introduced 02/24/2022 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 16, 2022: Hearing: 03/16/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • March 31, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/31/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/31/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/21/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/12/2022)
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/12/2022
  • May 20, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/20/2022; Chapter 76; Eff. 07/19/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 125-FN (2002): relative to election of optional allowances by retirement system members granted disability retirement and relative to an exception to the 120-day requirement for payment of compensation.

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