HB 543 (2022): establishing a commission to study nuclear power and nuclear reactor technology in New Hampshire.

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HB 543 (2022)

establishing a commission to study nuclear power and nuclear reactor technology in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 253

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 28, 2021. The committee met in executive session on October 26, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. It crossed to the Senate on January 5, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1369s). The committee's amendment (2022-1369s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 14, 2022, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2022-1507s), offered by Sen. Giuda, was adopted on a voice vote on April 14, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On April 14, 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. Vose. 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 24, 2022, making it Chapter 253 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2021, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • September 28, 2021, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • October 26, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB302-304
  • April 7, 2022, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • April 14, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2022-1369s and 2022-1507s — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 1, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/01/2021 01:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92752912485 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 23, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • June 21, 2021: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 06/21/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98681120846
  • September 28, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/28/2021 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • October 26, 2021: Executive Session: 10/26/2021 10:00 a.m. LOB302-304
  • November 15, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass HB543 11/15/2021 (Vote 15-6; RC)
  • November 16, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 9, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV
  • April 7, 2022: Hearing: 04/07/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:45 am
  • April 14, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1369s , 04/14/2022
  • April 14, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1369s , AA, VV; 04/14/2022
  • April 14, 2022: Sen. Giuda Floor Amendment #2022-1507s , AA, VV; 04/14/2022
  • April 14, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2022-1369s and 2022-1507s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/14/2022
  • May 12, 2022: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Vose): 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 24, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/24/2022; Chapter 253; I. Sec 3 eff. 12/1/2023 II. Rem eff. 6/24/2022

Laws It Would Change

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