HB 72 (2023): relative to the tenure of public librarians.

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HB 72 (2023)

relative to the tenure of public librarians.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 80

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2023. The committee met in executive session on January 19, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0018h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0018h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 2, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 2, 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 Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1137s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1137s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 30, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 30, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 18, 2023 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1137s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Len Turcotte. 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 20, 2023, making it Chapter 80 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2023, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • January 19, 2023, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • March 21, 2023, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 2, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0018h — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1137s — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1137s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 11, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/11/2023 10:45 am LOB 301-303
  • January 19, 2023: Executive Session: 01/19/2023 10:30 am LOB 301-303
  • January 25, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0018h 01/25/2023 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 2, 2023: Amendment #2023-0018h : AA VV 02/02/2023
  • February 2, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0018h: MA VV 02/02/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Introduced 02/22/2023 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • March 21, 2023: Hearing: 03/21/2023, Room 103, LOB, 09:45 am
  • March 30, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1137s , 03/30/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 30, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-1137s , AA, VV; 03/30/2023
  • March 30, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1137s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/30/2023
  • May 18, 2023: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1137s (Rep. L. Turcotte): MA VV 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 20, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/20/2023; Chapter 80; Eff: 08/19/2023

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