SB 85 is sponsored by Sharon Carson (Republican), David Watters (Democrat), Kevin Avard (Republican), Ruth Ward (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Erin Hennessey, Tom Sherman, Kevin Cavanaugh, Bob J. Giuda, William M. Marsh, Gary L. Daniels, Karen C. Umberger, Robert Renny Cushing, Jeb Bradley, and Lou D'Allesandro.

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New Hampshire 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 R · 3 D cosponsors

SB 85 — establishing a broadband matching grant initiative and fund.

Last action July 15, 2021 — II. Remainder Effective on 07/01/2021

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2021. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
17 sponsors

1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Amendments

1 amendment

Amendment #2021-1328h Show changes

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Action History

July 15, 2021
II. Remainder Effective on 07/01/2021
July 15, 2021
I. Sections 2-5 Effective as provided in Section 6
July 15, 2021
Signed by the Governor on 07/13/2021; Chapter 0123
June 22, 2021
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/10/2021 HJ 10 P. 23
June 22, 2021
Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/10/2021); SJ 20
June 10, 2021
Sen. Gray Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/10/2021; SJ 19
June 03, 2021
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1328h: MA VV 06/03/2021 HJ 8 P. 68
June 03, 2021
Amendment # 2021-1328h: AA VV 06/03/2021 HJ 8 P. 68
May 12, 2021
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-1328h (Vote 21-0; CC) HC 26 P. 8
April 28, 2021
Public Hearing: 05/10/2021 10:50 am Members of the public may attend using the following link:To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92166004660 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
March 31, 2021
Introduced (in recess of) 02/25/2021 and referred to Finance HJ 4 P. 51
March 25, 2021
Ought to Pass: RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/25/2021; SJ 9
March 16, 2021
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/25/2021; SC 16
March 04, 2021
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0449s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/04/2021; SJ 6
March 04, 2021
Committee Amendment # 2021-0449s, RC 24Y-0N, AA; 03/04/2021; SJ 6
February 18, 2021
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-0449s, 03/04/2021; SC 12
February 09, 2021
Remote Hearing: 02/01/2021, 09:20 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 9
January 26, 2021
Introduced 01/06/2021 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 3

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 398 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Jeb Bradley

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (398)

398 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Ought to Pass

March 25, 2021

Passed 24 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	13	0	0	0
Republican	7	0	0	0
Democrat	4	0	0	0
Total	24	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (24)

Member	Party	Vote
Bob J. Giuda	—	Yea
Chuck W Morse	—	Yea
Donna M. Soucy	—	Yea
Erin Hennessey	—	Yea
Gary L. Daniels	—	Yea
Harold F. French	—	Yea
Jay Kahn	—	Yea
Jeb Bradley	—	Yea
John Reagan	—	Yea
Kevin Cavanaugh	—	Yea
Lou D'Allesandro	—	Yea
Rebecca G. Whitley	—	Yea
Tom Sherman	—	Yea
Cindy Rosenwald	Democrat	Yea
David Watters	Democrat	Yea
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka	Democrat	Yea
Suzanne Prentiss	Democrat	Yea
Bill Gannon	Republican	Yea
Denise Ricciardi	Republican	Yea
James Gray	Republican	Yea
Kevin Avard	Republican	Yea
Regina Birdsell	Republican	Yea
Ruth Ward	Republican	Yea
Sharon Carson	Republican	Yea

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Ought to Pass w/Amendment

March 04, 2021

Passed 24 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	13	0	0	0
Republican	7	0	0	0
Democrat	4	0	0	0
Total	24	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (24)

Member	Party	Vote
Bob J. Giuda	—	Yea
Chuck W Morse	—	Yea
Donna M. Soucy	—	Yea
Erin Hennessey	—	Yea
Gary L. Daniels	—	Yea
Harold F. French	—	Yea
Jay Kahn	—	Yea
Jeb Bradley	—	Yea
John Reagan	—	Yea
Kevin Cavanaugh	—	Yea
Lou D'Allesandro	—	Yea
Rebecca G. Whitley	—	Yea
Tom Sherman	—	Yea
Cindy Rosenwald	Democrat	Yea
David Watters	Democrat	Yea
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka	Democrat	Yea
Suzanne Prentiss	Democrat	Yea
Bill Gannon	Republican	Yea
Denise Ricciardi	Republican	Yea
James Gray	Republican	Yea
Kevin Avard	Republican	Yea
Regina Birdsell	Republican	Yea
Ruth Ward	Republican	Yea
Sharon Carson	Republican	Yea

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Committee Amendment 0449s

March 04, 2021

Passed 24 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	13	0	0	0
Republican	7	0	0	0
Democrat	4	0	0	0
Total	24	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (24)

Member	Party	Vote
Bob J. Giuda	—	Yea
Chuck W Morse	—	Yea
Donna M. Soucy	—	Yea
Erin Hennessey	—	Yea
Gary L. Daniels	—	Yea
Harold F. French	—	Yea
Jay Kahn	—	Yea
Jeb Bradley	—	Yea
John Reagan	—	Yea
Kevin Cavanaugh	—	Yea
Lou D'Allesandro	—	Yea
Rebecca G. Whitley	—	Yea
Tom Sherman	—	Yea
Cindy Rosenwald	Democrat	Yea
David Watters	Democrat	Yea
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka	Democrat	Yea
Suzanne Prentiss	Democrat	Yea
Bill Gannon	Republican	Yea
Denise Ricciardi	Republican	Yea
James Gray	Republican	Yea
Kevin Avard	Republican	Yea
Regina Birdsell	Republican	Yea
Ruth Ward	Republican	Yea
Sharon Carson	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 85?: SB 85 is sponsored by Sharon Carson (Republican), David Watters (Democrat), Kevin Avard (Republican), Ruth Ward (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Erin Hennessey, Tom Sherman, Kevin Cavanaugh, Bob J. Giuda, William M. Marsh, Gary L. Daniels, Karen C. Umberger, Robert Renny Cushing, Jeb Bradley, and Lou D'Allesandro.
What is the current status of SB 85?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2021. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 85
Jurisdiction: New Hampshire
Session: 2021 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 26, 2021
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Jeb Bradley

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