HB 266 (2023): relative to notice and public access requirements for hybrid and virtual agency public comment hearings for rulemaking.

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HB 266 (2023)

relative to notice and public access requirements for hybrid and virtual agency public comment hearings for rulemaking.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 125

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 14, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 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 125 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2023, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • February 8, 2023, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • April 18, 2023, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 14, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 19, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/19/2023 10:00 am LOB 306-308
  • February 8, 2023: Executive Session: 02/08/2023 01:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • February 8, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/08/2023 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 14, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/14/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Introduced 02/22/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 18, 2023: Hearing: 04/18/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
  • May 11, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/11/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 11, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/11/2023
  • 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 125; Eff: 08/29/2023

Laws It Would Change

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