SB 159-FN-LOCAL (2023): establishing a committee to study unlimited service area permits for landfills and out of state waste coming into New Hampshire.

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SB 159-FN-LOCAL (2023)

establishing a committee to study unlimited service area permits for landfills and out of state waste coming into New Hampshire.

  • 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: 100

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0837s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0837s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2023. The committee held a work session on May 9, 2023. The committee met in executive session on May 9, 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 May 18, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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 100 of the session laws. It took effect on June 20, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 2023, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 25, 2023, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • May 9, 2023, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • May 9, 2023, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303

Votes

  • March 16, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0837s — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 15, 2023: Hearing: 02/15/2023, Room 103, SH, 01:15 pm
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0837s , 03/16/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0837s , AA, VV; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0837s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • April 25, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/25/2023 10:15 am LOB 301-303
  • May 9, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 05/09/2023 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  • May 9, 2023: Executive Session: 05/09/2023 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
  • May 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/09/2023 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass : 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 the Governor on 06/20/2023; Chapter 0100; Effective 06/20/2023

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