HB 139 (2023): relative to hydrogen energy and establishing a hydrogen advisory committee.

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HB 139 (2023)

relative to hydrogen energy and establishing a hydrogen advisory committee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 148

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2023 and March 13, 2023. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On March 23, 2023 the House failed “Lay HB139 on Table” on a division vote 179–197, on a motion by Rep. Vose. On March 23, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 188–186. On March 23, 2023 the House failed “Reconsider HB139” on a division vote 185–192, on a motion by Rep. Adjutant. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1875s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1875s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. A floor amendment (2023-2071s), offered by Sen. Perkins Kwoka, was adopted on a voice vote on June 1, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On June 1, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 1, 2023 the Senate adopted “Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Reconsider the Vote on Third Reading and Final Passage, Rescind Third Reading and Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Perkins Kwoka. On June 15, 2023 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-2071s and 2023-1875s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Vose. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2023, making it Chapter 148 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2023, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • February 6, 2023, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • March 13, 2023, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • May 9, 2023, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • March 23, 2023, House: Lay HB139 on Table — yeas 179, nays 197, failed
  • March 23, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 188, nays 186, passed
  • March 23, 2023, House: Reconsider HB139 — yeas 185, nays 192, failed
  • May 18, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1875s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2071s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2023, Senate: Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Reconsider the Vote on Third Reading and Final Passage, Rescind Third Reading and Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2023, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-2071s and 2023-1875s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 3, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/03/2023 02:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • February 6, 2023: Executive Session: 02/06/2023 01:30 pm LOB 302-304
  • March 13, 2023: Executive Session: 03/13/2023 10:30 am LOB 302-304
  • March 13, 2023: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/13/2023 (Vote ; RC)
  • March 23, 2023: Lay HB139 on Table (Rep. Vose): MF DV 179-197 03/23/2023
  • March 23, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA RC 188-186 03/23/2023
  • March 23, 2023: Reconsider HB139 (Rep. Adjutant): MF DV 185-192 03/23/2023
  • March 23, 2023: Introduced 03/23/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • May 9, 2023: Hearing: 05/09/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
  • May 18, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1875s , 05/18/2023; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 22A
  • May 18, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-1875s , AA, VV; 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1875s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/18/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Sen. Perkins Kwoka Floor Amendment #2023-2071s , AA, VV; 06/01/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2071s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/01/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Sen. Perkins Kwoka Moved to Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Reconsider the Vote on Third Reading and Final Passage, Rescind Third Reading and Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment , MA VV; 06/01/2023
  • June 15, 2023: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-2071s and 2023-1875s (Rep. Vose): MA VV 06/15/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/15/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/15/2023)
  • July 28, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/28/2023; Chapter 148; eff: I. Sec 4 eff 11/1/2030 II. Rem eff 7/1/23

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