HB 1625 (2022): repealing the prohibition on entering or remaining on a public way or sidewalk adjacent to a reproductive health care facility.

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HB 1625 (2022)

repealing the prohibition on entering or remaining on a public way or sidewalk adjacent to a reproductive health care facility.

Status: Vetoed, override failed
Term: 2021-2022
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2022. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 16, 2022 the House failed “Lay HB1625 on Table” on a roll call 160–170, on a motion by Rep. Marjorie Smith. On March 16, 2022 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 162–168. On March 16, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 168–162. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2022-1971s), offered by Sen. Perkins Kwoka, was rejected on a roll call 12–12 on May 5, 2022. A floor amendment (2022-1980s), offered by Sen. Sherman, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on May 5, 2022. On May 5, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it 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 vetoed it on May 27, 2022. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 15, 2022 the House voted 145–175 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Hearings and Sessions

February 9, 2022, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, SH Reps Hall
February 18, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
April 19, 2022, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

March 16, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 160, nays 170, failed
March 16, 2022, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 162, nays 168, failed
March 16, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 168, nays 162, passed
May 5, 2022, Senate: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 12, nays 12, failed
May 5, 2022, Senate: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
May 5, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 12, nays 11, passed
September 15, 2022, House: Veto Override — yeas 145, nays 175, failed

The Docket

January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Judiciary
February 9, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/09/2022 01:00 pm SH Reps Hall
February 18, 2022: Executive Session: 02/18/2022 09:00 am LOB 206-208
March 3, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 12-9; RC)
March 3, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
March 16, 2022: Lay HB1625 on Table (Rep. M. Smith): MF RC 160-170 03/16/2022
March 16, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF RC 162-168 03/16/2022
March 16, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA RC 168-162 03/16/2022
March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
April 19, 2022: Hearing: 04/19/2022, Room 100, SH, 02:30 pm
May 5, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/05/2022
May 5, 2022: Sen. Perkins Kwoka Floor Amendment #2022-1971s , RC 12Y-12N, AF; 05/05/2022
May 5, 2022: Sen. Sherman Floor Amendment #2022-1980s , RC 10Y-14N, AF; 05/05/2022
May 5, 2022: Ought to Pass : RC 12Y-11N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/05/2022
May 12, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/12/2022)
May 12, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/12/2022
May 27, 2022: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 05/27/2022
September 15, 2022: Veto Sustained 09/15/2022: RC 145-175 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote

Laws It Would Change

RSA 132:37

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