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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Sept. 17, 2020 | NH | SB 159 | Increases Net Metering Capacity for Customer-Generators | Veto Override Failed - House (207 - 130) |
Sept. 17, 2020 | NH | HB 712 | Establishes a System of Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance | Veto Override Failed - House (195 - 143) |
July 1, 2020 | NH | HB 1672 | Authorizes Voting by Mail in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (195 - 130) |
July 1, 2020 | NH | HB 685 | Requires Maternity Insurance Benefits to Include Abortion Services | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (196 - 132) |
July 1, 2020 | NH | HB 1623 | Authorizes Healthcare Providers to Prescribe Substance Abuse Treatment via Telehealth Services | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (204 - 117) |
July 1, 2020 | NH | HB 1246 | Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (194 - 132) |
July 1, 2020 | NH | HB 1645 | Amend Various Law Enforcement Policies | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (255 - 74) |
June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 1264 | Establishes Maximum Contaminant Limits for Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) in Drinking Water | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (210 - 116) |
June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 731 | Increases the State Minimum Wage | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (199 - 124) |
June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 1166 | Extends Emergency Benefit Enhancements Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (178 - 154) |
June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 1558 | Amends School Disciplinary Policies to Address Behavioral Needs | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (201 - 129) |
June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 1639 | Establishes the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund, Among Other Provisions | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (201 - 121) |
June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 1162 | Amends Adoption Laws for Unmarried Couples | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (209 - 119) |
June 29, 2020 | NH | SB 7 | Establishes the "Secure Modern Accurate Registration Technology (SMART) Act" | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 9) |
June 29, 2020 | NH | SB 34 | Exempts Sleeping and Other Activities From DWI Charges | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 4) |
June 29, 2020 | NH | SB 124 | Amends the Required Minimum Percentages in the Electric Renewable Portfolio Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 29, 2020 | NH | HB 687 | Establishes a Procedure for Extreme Risk Protection Orders | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 29, 2020 | NH | HB 687 | Establishes a Procedure for Extreme Risk Protection Orders | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1247 | Requires Landlords to Offer Tenants a 6-Month Repayment Plan Before Filing an Eviction | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1246 | Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 685 | Requires Maternity Insurance Benefits to Include Abortion Services | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1166 | Extends Emergency Benefit Enhancements Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 731 | Increases the State Minimum Wage | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 705 | Repeals Statute of Limitation Requirements for Sexual Assault Lawsuits | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1454 | Authorizes Credit for Alternative Learning and Work Programs | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 9) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1494 | Establishes Benefits for Public Works Employees That Die on the Job | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1672 | Authorizes Voting by Mail in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1582 | Establishes the Veterans Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 250 | Requires Dental Coverage Under State Medicaid Plans | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 1660 | Establishes a Protective Order for Vulnerable Adults | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 712 | Establishes a System of Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 1285 | Prohibits Firearms on School Property | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (182 - 141) |
March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 1247 | Requires Sooner Notice of Rent Increases | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (188 - 108) |
March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 1251 | Prohibits Transgender Students from Playing on a Female Sports Team | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (184 - 131) |
March 11, 2020 | NH | HB 1410 | Prohibits Use of Flavors in Vaping Products | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (192 - 143) |
March 11, 2020 | NH | HB 1280 | Establishes a $100 Insulin Copayment | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (223 - 121) |
March 11, 2020 | NH | HB 1500 | Establishes a Student Loan Ombudsman and a Student Loan "Bill of Rights" | Bill Passed - House (197 - 128) |
March 5, 2020 | NH | SB 159 | Increases Net Metering Capacity for Customer-Generators | Veto Override Passed - Senate (17 - 7) |
Feb. 20, 2020 | NH | HB 1379 | Requires a Background Check for Firearm Sales | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (196 - 152) |
Feb. 20, 2020 | NH | HB 1454 | Authorizes Credit for Alternative Learning and Work Programs | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (202 - 142) |
Feb. 20, 2020 | NH | HB 1648 | Authorizes Certain Cannabis Products and the Home Cultivation of Cannabis | Bill Passed - House (236 - 112) |
Feb. 19, 2020 | NH | HB 1660 | Establishes a Protective Order for Vulnerable Adults | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (206 - 144) |
Feb. 19, 2020 | NH | HB 1101 | Establishes a Waiting Period after Purchasing a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (184 - 134) |
Feb. 13, 2020 | NH | HB 1700 | Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Non-United States Citizens | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (177 - 128) |
Jan. 9, 2020 | NH | HB 377 | Amends Child Protection Laws to Establish a Study on the Best Interest of the Child | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (255 - 115) |
Jan. 9, 2020 | NH | HB 102 | Authorizes Municipalities to Regulate Single-Use Bags | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (215 - 151) |
Jan. 9, 2020 | NH | SB 124 | Amends the Required Minimum Percentages in the Electric Renewable Portfolio Standards | Bill Passed - House (214 - 141) |
Jan. 8, 2020 | NH | SB 248 | Increases the Age for Sales of Tobacco Products | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
Jan. 8, 2020 | NH | HB 687 | Establishes a Procedure for Extreme Risk Protection Orders | Bill Passed - House (201 - 176) |
Jan. 8, 2020 | NH | HB 201 | Increases the Penalty for Sexual Contact with Human Trafficking Victims Under 18 | Bill Passed - House (316 - 55) |
Jan. 8, 2020 | NH | HB 506 | Authorizes Employees Time to Vote | Bill Passed - House (186 - 173) |