New Hampshire 2023 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB221

Introduced

1/24/23

Refer

1/24/23

Report DNP

3/21/23

Engrossed

4/7/23

Refer

4/7/23

Caption

Establishing a study committee to examine day care access and affordability.

Impact

The establishment of this committee is expected to have significant implications for New Hampshire's state laws concerning child care. It allows for an in-depth analysis of current regulatory barriers that may limit access to local day care facilities or impede the availability of a qualified workforce. The committee will also investigate the feasibility of potential incentives, such as property tax exemptions for day care providers, helping to create a more supportive environment for child care services in the state.

Summary

Senate Bill 221 aims to establish a study committee tasked with examining the issues surrounding day care access and affordability in New Hampshire. The bill recognizes the challenges that families face regarding affordable child care options and seeks to evaluate legislative measures that could enhance accessibility for parents. By creating a dedicated committee, the bill intends to focus on finding practical solutions to the ongoing day care crisis in the state.

Contention

While the bill has garnered bipartisan support as a necessary step towards improving child care access, there may be contention regarding the specific recommendations that the committee will eventually propose. Some stakeholders might argue against state regulatory restrictions that may complicate the operational environment for day care providers. Balancing the need for regulatory frameworks with the imperative for accessible and affordable child care will likely be a focal point of debate as the committee progresses.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH SB221

Establishing a study committee to examine day care access and affordability.

NH HB157

Establishing a study committee to examine ways to improve the usefulness of fiscal notes.

NH HB1499

Establishing a committee to study the civilian clean energy, community resilience, and conservation corps, and establishing a committee to study the child protection act.

NH SB288

Establishing a committee to study the listing of immunizations for children.

NH SB545

Establishing a committee to study the scope and role of veterinary technicians.

NH SB334

Establishing a committee to study property blight in New Hampshire cities and towns.

NH HB1020

Establishing a committee to study restoration of competency.

NH SB185

Establishing a committee to study the various barriers to discharge for patients to be safely discharged from acute care facilities.

NH SB248

Establishing a committee to study palliative and hospice care in New Hampshire.

NH SB573

Establishing a committee to study consent and confidentiality laws applicable to adolescent and young adult health care in New Hampshire.

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