SB 170-FN (2023): relative to small group child day care centers.

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SB 170-FN (2023)

relative to small group child day care centers.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2023-2024
House committee: Special Committee on Childcare
Senate committee: Health and Human Services
Subject: Children
Chapter law: 218

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0843s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0843s) 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 Special Committee on Childcare committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 10, 2023. The committee held work sessions on May 10, 2023 and May 17, 2023. The committee met in executive session on May 17, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 9–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1899h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1899h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 8, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On June 8, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 15, 2023 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Regina Birdsell. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 218 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2024.

Hearings and Sessions

February 1, 2023, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
May 10, 2023, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Special Committee on Childcare, LOB 104
May 10, 2023, 11:15 AM: full committee work session, House Special Committee on Childcare, LOB 104
May 17, 2023, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Special Committee on Childcare, LOB 104
May 17, 2023, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Special Committee on Childcare, LOB 104

Votes

March 16, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0843s — voice vote, passed
June 8, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1899h — voice vote, passed
June 15, 2023, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Health and Human Services
February 1, 2023: Hearing: 02/01/2023, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am
March 16, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0843s , 03/16/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
March 16, 2023: Sen. Murphy Moved to Remove SB 170 from the Consent Calendar; 03/16/2023
March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0843s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/16/2023
March 16, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0843s , AA, VV; 03/16/2023
March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Special Committee on Childcare
May 10, 2023: Public Hearing: 05/10/2023 10:30 am LOB 104
May 10, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 05/10/2023 11:15 am LOB 104
May 17, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 05/17/2023 10:00 am LOB 104
May 17, 2023: Executive Session: 05/17/2023 10:15 am LOB 104
May 17, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1899h 05/17/2023 (Vote 9-0; CC)
June 8, 2023: Amendment #2023-1899h : AA VV 06/08/2023
June 8, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1899h: MA VV 06/08/2023
June 15, 2023: Sen. Birdsell Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/15/2023
June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
August 4, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 08/04/2023; Chapter 0218; Effective 06/30/2024

Laws It Would Change

RSA 170-E:2