HB 253 (2023): establishing a committee to study extended producer responsibility.

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HB 253 (2023)

establishing a committee to study extended producer responsibility.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 124

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2023. The committee held a work session on February 28, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on March 7, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0797h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0797h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 23, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 1, 2023 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 06/08/2023, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 8, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. 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 June 30, 2023, making it Chapter 124 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2023, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 28, 2023, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 201-203
  • March 7, 2023, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • March 7, 2023, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • May 23, 2023, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • March 16, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0797h — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 21, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/21/2023 10:30 am LOB 303
  • February 28, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/28/2023 01:30 pm LOB 201-203
  • February 28, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 02/28/2023 09:30 am LOB 201-203
  • March 7, 2023: Executive Session: 03/07/2023 10:30 am LOB 301-303
  • March 7, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 03/07/2023 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  • March 7, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0797h 03/07/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 16, 2023: Amendment #2023-0797h : AA VV 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0797h: MA VV 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced 03/16/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • May 23, 2023: Hearing: 05/23/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
  • June 1, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 06/01/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • June 1, 2023: Sen. Carson Moved to Remove HB 253 from the Consent Calendar; 06/01/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Special Order to 06/08/2023, Without Objection, MA; 06/01/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 06/08/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/08/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/15/2023)
  • June 15, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/15/2023
  • June 30, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/30/2023; Chapter 124; Eff: 06/30/2023

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