HB 1581 (2022): relative to the use of open source software by state agencies.

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HB 1581 (2022)

relative to the use of open source software by state agencies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 44

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a work session on January 20, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0192h), 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 (2022-0192h) 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 23, 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 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2022, making it Chapter 44 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2022, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB302-304
  • January 20, 2022, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB302-304
  • January 20, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB302-304
  • March 23, 2022, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0192h — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 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 11, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/11/2022 11:15 a.m. LOB302-304
  • January 20, 2022: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/20/2022 09:00 am LOB302-304
  • January 20, 2022: Executive Session: 01/20/2022 09:00 am LOB302-304
  • February 2, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0192h (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0192h: MA VV 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Amendment #2022-0192h : AA VV 02/16/2022
  • February 24, 2022: Introduced 02/24/2022 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 23, 2022: Hearing: 03/23/2022, Room 103, SH, 10:15 am
  • March 31, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/31/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/31/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/21/2022)
  • April 21, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/21/2022
  • May 3, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/03/2022; Chapter 44; eff 07/02/2022

Laws It Would Change

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