CHAPTER 144
HB 543 – FINAL VERSION
05/03/07 1353s
2007 SESSION
10/09
HOUSE BILL 543
AN ACT establishing a committee to study the licensing process for licensed alcohol and drug counselors.
SPONSORS: Rep. Harding, Graf 11; Rep. P. McMahon, Merr 3; Rep. Millham, Belk 5; Rep. L. Hammond, Graf 11; Rep. MacKay, Merr 11; Sen. DeVries, Dist 18
COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration
This bill establishes a committee to study the licensing process for licensed alcohol and drug counselors.
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05/03/07 1353s
07-0788
10/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Seven
AN ACT establishing a committee to study the licensing process for licensed alcohol and drug counselors.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
144:1 Committee Established; Purpose. The New Hampshire legislature recognizes that substance abuse is a growing problem made worse by insufficient access to treatment. The general court therefore establishes a committee to study the licensing process for licensed alcohol and drug counselors.
144:2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be at least 4 and not more than 6 members of the house of representatives, 2 of whom shall be from the executive departments and administration committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
III. The committee shall seek testimony, input, advice, and recommendations from the state senate, state agencies, boards, and commissions, and from any interested party or organization as it deems proper.
144:3 Duties. The committee shall study the licensing process for licensed alcohol and drug counselors. Subjects of the study shall include:
I. The supervision offered to those in training.
II. The course content required for licensure.
III. The number of hours required for licensure.
IV. The credentialing necessary to generate third party reimbursement.
V. The licensing process used in other states.
VI. The scope of practice.
VII. Any other areas deemed necessary by the committee.
144:4 Chairperson; Meetings. The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section.
144:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the house and senate executive departments and administration committees, the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2007.
144:6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: June 18, 2007
Effective: June 18, 2007