CHAPTER 43
HB 437 - FINAL VERSION
7Apr2021... 0404h
2021 SESSION
21-0684
08/10
HOUSE BILL 437
SPONSORS: Rep. Comtois, Belk. 7; Sen. Gray, Dist 6
COMMITTEE: Environment and Agriculture
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a committee to study the shortage of animal slaughter and meat processing facilities in New Hampshire and the implementation of the meat inspection program.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
7Apr2021... 0404h 21-0684
08/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty One
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
43:1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study the shortage of animal slaughter and meat processing facilities in New Hampshire and the implementation of the meat inspection program established in RSA 427:3.
43:2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
43:3 Duties. The committee shall study:
I. The barriers New Hampshire farmers face in accessing slaughter facilities.
II. Possible approaches to improving availability of slaughter facilities.
III. The implementation of the meat inspection program established in RSA 427:3.
43:4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
43:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to 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, 2021.
43:6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: May 17, 2021
Effective Date: May 17, 2021
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| House | Hearing | |
| Feb. 17, 2021 | House | Hearing |
| House | Floor Vote | |
| April 12, 2021 | Senate | Hearing |
| April 22, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| Feb. 17, 2021 | House | Hearing |
| April 12, 2021 | Senate | Hearing |
| April 22, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
Oct. 6, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/13/2021 09:30 am LOB 302-304
Oct. 13, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/13/2021 09:30 am LOB 302-304
May 17, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/17/2021; Chapter 43; Eff: 05/17/2021
May 19, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/17/2021; Chapter 43; Eff: 05/17/2021
May 6, 2021: Enrolled RC 23Y-0N, MA, (In recess of 05/06/2021); SJ 15
April 9, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 102
May 6, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 102
May 6, 2021: Enrolled RC 23Y-0N, MA, (In recess of 05/06/2021); SJ 15
April 9, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021
May 6, 2021: Enrolled RC 23Y-0N, MA, (In recess of 05/06/2021); SJ 15
April 22, 2021: Ought to Pass: RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/22/2021; SJ 12
April 22, 2021: Ought to Pass: RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/22/2021; SJ 12
April 15, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/22/2021; SC 20
April 22, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/22/2021; SC 20
April 7, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/12/2021, 02:15 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 19
April 12, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/12/2021, 02:15 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 19
April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 11
April 7, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 11
April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 50
April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 50
April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0404h: MA VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 20
April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0404h: MA VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 20
April 7, 2021: Amendment # 2021-0404h: AA VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 20
April 7, 2021: Amendment # 2021-0404h: AA VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 20
: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-0404h (Vote 19-0; CC) HC 18 P. 11
Feb. 18, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-0404h (Vote 19-0; CC) HC 18 P. 11
Feb. 8, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/17/2021 01:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97165419816 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Feb. 17, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/17/2021 01:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97165419816 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Feb. 17, 2021: Public Hearing: 021721 09:00 am
Jan. 10, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 2 P. 48
Jan. 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 2 P. 48