SB 337-FN (2024): relative to doula and lactation service provider certification.

SB 337-FN (2024)

relative to doula and lactation service provider certification.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2023-2024
• House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Subject: Occupational Regulation
• Chapter law: 280

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 3, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0402s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0402s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 8, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On February 8, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 21, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2024 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2024, with 10 people signed in online: 9 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1427h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1427h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 2024 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on May 8, 2024. The committee met in executive session on May 13, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 25–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2024-2102h), offered by Rep. Dan McGuire, was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2024, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2024-2083h), offered by Rep. Ellen Read, was rejected on a division vote 164–195 on May 23, 2024. On May 23, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 30, 2024 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Howard Pearl. 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 26, 2024, making it Chapter 280 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2024.

Sponsors

• Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
• Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
• Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
• Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
• Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
• Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
• Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9)
• Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
• Sen. Shannon Chandley (D - SD11)
• Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
• Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
• Rep. Megan Murray (D - Hills 37)
• Rep. Alexis Simpson (D - Rock 33)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 3, 2024, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
• April 3, 2024, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
• April 3, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
• May 8, 2024, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
• May 13, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

• February 8, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0402s — voice vote, passed
• February 21, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
• May 2, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1427h — voice vote, passed
• May 23, 2024, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 164, nays 195, failed
• May 23, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-2102h — voice vote, passed
• May 30, 2024, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 310-A

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 6
• SC 8
• HC 17, page 9
• HC 20, page 18