HB 66 (2023): establishing a committee to study non-pharmacological treatment options for patients with chronic pain.

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HB 66 (2023)

establishing a committee to study non-pharmacological treatment options for patients with chronic pain.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 3

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 15, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0435h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0435h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 26, 2023, making it Chapter 3 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2023, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203
  • February 15, 2023, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203
  • March 22, 2023, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 22, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0435h — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 9, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/09/2023 10:00 am LOB 201-203
  • February 15, 2023: Executive Session: 02/15/2023 01:00 pm LOB 201-203
  • February 15, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0435h 02/15/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2023: Amendment #2023-0435h : AA VV 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0435h: MA VV 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Introduced 02/22/2023 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 22, 2023: Hearing: 03/22/2023, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am
  • March 30, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/30/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 30, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/30/2023
  • April 6, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/06/2023
  • April 13, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/13/2023)
  • April 26, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 04/26/2023; Chapter 3; Eff: 04/26/23

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