HB 594-FN (2023): relative to the licensure of out-of-state applicants to boards or commissions organized under the office of professional licensure and certification.
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HB 594-FN (2023)
relative to the licensure of out-of-state applicants to boards or commissions organized under the office of professional licensure and certification.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 111
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 February 9, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. On March 16, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 18, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2023, making it Chapter 111 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joe Schapiro (D - Ches 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Charles McMahon (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Jaci Grote (D - Rock 24)
- Rep. Frances Nutter-Upham (D - Hills 8)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2023, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- February 9, 2023, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- April 5, 2023, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
Votes
- March 16, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 18, 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
- February 9, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/09/2023 01:15 pm LOB 306-308
- February 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/09/2023 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- February 9, 2023: Executive Session: 02/09/2023 01:15 pm LOB 306-308
- March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/16/2023
- March 16, 2023: Introduced 03/16/2023 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 5, 2023: Hearing: 04/05/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
- May 11, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/11/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 11, 2023: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 05/11/2023
- May 18, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/18/2023; SC 22A
- May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/18/2023
- June 8, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/08/2023)
- June 8, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/08/2023
- June 28, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/28/2023; Chapter 111; eff: 08/27/2023