HB 85-FN (2025): relative to temporary licensure for student respiratory therapists.
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HB 85-FN (2025)
relative to temporary licensure for student respiratory therapists.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 162
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2025 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2025, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in support. The committee met in executive session on January 16, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0037h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0037h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2025 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2025. The committee voted 3–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-1723s). On May 1, 2025 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/15/2025, Without Objection”. The committee voted 3–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-1723s). The committee's amendment (2025-1723s) was rejected on a voice vote on May 15, 2025. A floor amendment (2025-2180s), offered by Sen. Tim McGough, was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 12, 2025 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2180s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Carol McGuire. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 15, 2025, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 27) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2025, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- January 16, 2025, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- February 6, 2025: consent calendar, House
- March 26, 2025, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- May 1, 2025: floor debate, Senate
- May 15, 2025: floor debate, Senate
- June 12, 2025: floor debate, House
Votes
- February 6, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0037h — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-2180s — voice vote, passed
- June 12, 2025, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2180s — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2025: Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 16, 2025: Public Hearing: 01/16/2025 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
- January 16, 2025: Executive Session: 01/16/2025 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
- January 22, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0037h 01/22/2025 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- February 6, 2025: Amendment # 2025-0037h: AA VV 02/06/2025
- February 6, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0037h: MA VV 02/06/2025
- March 6, 2025: Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- March 26, 2025: Hearing: 03/26/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
- May 1, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1723s, 05/01/2025, Vote 3-1
- May 1, 2025: Special Order to 05/15/2025, Without Objection, MA; 05/01/2025
- May 15, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1723s, 05/15/2025, Vote 3-1
- May 15, 2025: Committee Amendment # 2025-1723s, AF, VV; 05/15/2025
- May 15, 2025: Sen. McGough Floor Amendment # 2025-2180s, AA, VV; 05/15/2025
- May 15, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-2180s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2025
- June 12, 2025: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2180s (Rep. C. McGuire): MA VV 06/12/2025
- June 26, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025)
- June 26, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025
- July 15, 2025: Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 162; eff. 09/13/2025