HB 1139 (2024): relative to location of conventional septic systems relative to the seasonal high water table.
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HB 1139 (2024)
relative to location of conventional septic systems relative to the seasonal high water table.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 111
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2024, with 10 people signed in online: 9 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2024. On May 15, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2024 the Senate adopted “Special Order to Beginning of Calendar, Without Objection”. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 3, 2024, making it Chapter 111 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mark McConkey (R - Carr 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jonathan Smith (R - Carr 5)
- Rep. Lino Avellani (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. David Milz (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Scott Wallace (R - Rock 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2024, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- January 24, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- April 25, 2024, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
Votes
- February 8, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 24, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/24/2024 11:00 am LOB 305
- January 24, 2024: Executive Session: 01/24/2024 11:00 am LOB 305
- January 24, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/24/2024 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- February 8, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/08/2024
- February 21, 2024: Introduced 02/21/2024 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- April 25, 2024: Hearing: 04/25/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am
- May 15, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2024
- May 15, 2024: Special Order to Beginning of Calendar, Without Objection, MA; 05/15/2024
- May 16, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/16/2024, Vote 4-0
- June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
- June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
- July 3, 2024: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/03/2024; Chapter 111; eff. 09/01/2024