CHAPTER 219
SB 330-FN - FINAL VERSION
03/17/2022 0822s
4May2022... 1732h
4May2022... 1863h
05/26/2022 2096EBA
2022 SESSION
22-3069
11/10
SENATE BILL 330-FN
SPONSORS: Sen. Giuda, Dist 2; Sen. Hennessey, Dist 1; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Carson, Dist 14; Rep. Lang, Belk. 4; Rep. P. Schmidt, Straf. 19; Rep. McGuire, Merr. 29
COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a committee to study and make recommendations relative to the office of professional licensure and certification, and the licensure of professions under boards, councils, and commissions within the office. This bill also creates a statutory oversight committee for the office of professional licensure and certification which shall be effective for 5 years.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
03/17/2022 0822s
4May2022... 1732h
4May2022... 1863h
05/26/2022 2096EBA
22-3069
11/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Two
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
219:1 Findings. The general court finds that:
I. New Hampshire has a workforce shortage.
II. New Hampshire competes with neighboring states to attract qualified members for its workforce.
III. Licensure requirements and licensure processes may impact the overall workforce in New Hampshire.
I. There is established a committee to study and make recommendations relative to the office of professional licensure and certification and the licensure of professions under boards, councils, and commissions within the office.
II. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Five members of the house of representatives, 2 of whom shall be from the executive departments and administration committee, 2 of whom shall be from the ways and means committee, and one of whom shall be from the health, human services and elderly affairs committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
III. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
IV. The committee shall:
(a) Review the structure of occupational licensing and regulation in this state, including the relationship between the office and the boards, councils, and commissions within the office and make recommendations, as necessary, regarding changes to the current structure.
(b) Review the licensure processes of the office of professional licensure and certification and the boards, councils, and commissions within the office, including how the statutory and regulatory framework may impact the timely and efficient licensure of qualified applicants.
(c) Identify and make recommendations for increasing portability of licensure for qualified professionals from other states.
(d) Explore licensure barriers to attracting qualified professionals to New Hampshire.
(e) If necessary, make recommendations for changes to licensure and procedures regarding licensure of professions within the office, including how such criteria relates to requirements in neighboring states.
(f) Seek input from state agencies and boards, councils, and commissions within the office, stakeholders, and any other person or entity the committee deems relevant to its study.
(g) Review the funding sources, fee-setting authority, and fees of the office and the boards, councils, and commissions within the office and make recommendations, if any, regarding changes to the current statutory framework.
(h) Identify and make recommendations for changes to funding occupational licensing in New Hampshire, if any.
(i) If necessary, make recommendations for changes to the allocation of shared costs among the boards, councils, and commissions within the office.
V. 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 senate 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.
VI. The committee shall submit a final report of 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, 2022.
219:3 Board of Foresters; Members. Amend RSA 310-A:100, III to read as follows:
appointed [member's term] members' terms may expire in any one calendar year. Appointments for terms of less than appointed member's term may expire in any one calendar year. Appointments for terms of less than 5 years may be made in order to comply with this limitation. No appointed member shall be eligible to serve more than 2 full consecutive terms, provided that for this purpose only a period actually served which exceeds 1/2 of the 5-year term shall be deemed a full term. Upon expiration of a member's term, the member shall serve until a successor is qualified and appointed. The successor's term shall be 5 years from the date of expiration of the predecessor's appointment, regardless of the date of the successor's appointment. Vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of a specific term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. A board member may be removed for cause by the governor and council under RSA 4:1.
219:4 New Section; Oversight Committee; Establishment; Purpose. Amend RSA 310-A by inserting after section 1-n the following new section:
310-A:1-o Oversight Committee; Establishment; Purpose.
I. There shall be an oversight committee for the office of professional licensure and certification (OPLC) consisting of the following members:
(a) Three members of the house executive departments and administration committee, one of whom shall be a minority member of that committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) Two members of the senate executive departments and administration committee, one of whom shall be a minority member of that committee, appointed by the president of the senate.
II. Membership on the oversight committee shall be for the duration of the biennium and shall be coterminous with membership in the general court. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The committee shall elect a chair from among the members at the first meeting of each biennium. Meetings shall be called as needed, but at least quarterly. The members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when performing the duties of the committee. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
III. The committee shall provide legislative oversight and informational meetings on the policies and rules of the office as brought to its attention by office personnel, legislators, members of the boards, councils, committees, and commissions overseen by OPLC, and members of the professions under the jurisdiction of OPLC. The committee’s work shall include analyzing the division of duties between administration and the boards, councils, committees, and commissions in order to promote more productive and efficient interactions.
IV. The oversight committee shall recommend legislation deemed necessary to correct issues it identifies.
219:5 Repeal. RSA 310-A:1-o, relative to oversight committee for the office of professional licensure and certification, is repealed.
I. Section 4 of this act shall take effect January 1, 2023.
II. Section 5 of this act shall take effect January 1, 2028.
III. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: June 17, 2022
Effective Date:
I. Section 4 effective January 1, 2023
II. Section 5 effective January 1, 2028
III. Remainder effective June 17, 2022
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 19, 2022 | Senate | Hearing |
| Senate | Floor Vote | |
| April 11, 2022 | House | Hearing |
| April 19, 2022 | House | Hearing |
| April 19, 2022 | House | Exec Session |
| House | Floor Vote |
June 22, 2022: III. Remainder Effective 06/17/2022
June 22, 2022: II. Section 5 Effective 01/01/2028
June 22, 2022: I. Section 4 Effective 01/01/2023
June 22, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2022; Chapter 0219
June 9, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
June 9, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022); SJ 13
June 9, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022); SJ 13
June 9, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
June 7, 2022: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2022-2096e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/26/2022); SJ 13
June 7, 2022: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2022-2096-EBA: AA VV (in recess of) 05/26/2022 HJ 14
May 12, 2022: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/12/2022; SJ 12
May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1863h: MA VV 05/04/2022 HJ 11
May 4, 2022: FLAM # 1863h (Rep. Abrami): AA VV 05/04/2022 HJ 11
May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1732h: AA VV 05/04/2022 HJ 11
April 26, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2022-1732h (NT) (Vote 19-0; RC)
April 26, 2022: Executive Session: 04/19/2022 02:30 pm LOB 302-304
April 13, 2022: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2022-1424h: 04/19/2022 02:30 pm LOB 302-304
March 30, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/11/2022 01:30 pm LOB 302-304
March 23, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
March 17, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0822s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/17/2022; SJ 5
March 17, 2022: Committee Amendment # 2022-0822s, AA, VV; 03/17/2022; SJ 5
Feb. 25, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2022-0822s, 03/17/2022; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
Dec. 21, 2021: Hearing: 01/19/2022, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am; SC 50
Dec. 15, 2021: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1