Committee Summary for House Executive Departments and Administration (04/08/2026)

Member	Member	Member
Layon, Erica(Chairman)(R)[A+]2025	Sytek, John(Clerk)(R)[B-]2025	Slottje, Jeremy(V Chairman)(R)[A+]2025
Schmidt, Peter(D)[F]2025	Thibault, James(R)[A]2025	Howard, Heath(D)[F]2025
Sellers, John(R)[A-]2025	de Vries, Erica(D)[CT]2025	Dargie, Paul(D)[F]2025
Davis, Fred(D)[D-]2025	Bailey, Glenn(R)[A+]2025	Kelley, Diane(R)[A-]2025
Pearson, Stephen(R)[B-]2025	Grote, Jaci(D)[CT]2025	Long, Patrick(D)[D]2025
DeRoy, Susan(R)[A-]2025

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
SB494	Executive Session	relative to the state fire code, fire incident reporting and investigations, and the duties of the state fire marshal.	Pearl, Howard (R)[B]2025
SB494	General Working Session	relative to the state fire code, fire incident reporting and investigations, and the duties of the state fire marshal.	Pearl, Howard (R)[B]2025
SB400 2026-1309h	Executive Session	relative to duties and reporting requirements of the therapeutic cannabis medical oversight board.	Gannon, Bill(R)[B-]2025
Unclear	General Working Session	Unclear

SB494: Information Only 00:11:04.538 - 10:09:51 AM; Opens work session to address questions on SB 494, clarifies no overlap with HB 1555, discusses effective date, no need for amendment, closes work session. Opens executive session, recognizes motion.
SB494: Support 00:13:00.879 - 10:11:47 AM; Moves to Ought to Pass on SB 494, explains importance of codifying three-year fire code update, expanding fire marshal responsibilities for small communities, and transitioning investigation info from OPLC to fire marshal.
SB494: Support 00:14:28.683 - 10:13:15 AM; Seconds motion, echoes support for current codes, cautions about potential workload on fire marshal's office and need for resources if required.
SB494: Support 00:15:46.410 - 10:14:33 AM; Notes bill allows fire marshal to charge fees for inspections, hopes fees cover costs without making system unsustainable, supports motion.
SB494: Information Only 00:43:10.881 - 10:41:57 AM; Discusses the use of interim studies for House and Senate bills, emphasizing the need for thorough review without time pressure, and mentions returning to better facilities in the fall for detailed work. Also addresses certifications for parolees and ensuring proper care facilities.
SB494: Information Only 00:44:04.061 - 10:42:51 AM; Continues discussion on protections and criteria for certifications, referencing personal experiences and the need for appropriate levels of protection in care facilities.
SB494: Information Only 00:44:58.121 - 10:43:45 AM; Shares experience from the initial recovery housing commission, notes shift in operators seeking regulation, highlights differences in certified vs. uncertified facilities based on fire service background, supports interim study with teeth for public protection of vulnerable groups.
SB494: Information Only 00:47:05.033 - 10:45:52 AM; Supports interim study but emphasizes need for strong measures; suggests considering supporting interim study without immediate reporting to allow reconsideration.
SB494: Information Only 00:48:29.422 - 10:47:16 AM; Agrees to hold vote without reporting to allow flexibility for reconsideration given the volume and complexity of bills, stresses avoiding hasty decisions.
SB494: Information Only 00:49:30.782 - 10:48:17 AM; Supports interim study over status quo, raises parliamentary question on tabling, suggests subcommittee for agile work, prefers flawed bill to inaction.
SB494: Information Only 00:51:58.414 - 10:50:45 AM; Notes committee can work on issues without a bill, suggests amending parts of the bill that are ready while recognizing the full bill needs more work.
SB494: Information Only 00:53:12.814 - 10:51:59 AM; Clarifies procedural aspects of tabling and interim study, prefers not voting until sure, emphasizes using current time effectively.
SB494: Information Only 00:55:02.014 - 10:53:49 AM; Suggests inviting stakeholders present for clarifying statements or subcommittee participation.
SB494: Information Only 00:55:02.014 - 10:53:49 AM; Invites additional input from stakeholders without reiterating hearing testimony, emphasizes importance for community.
SB494: Support 00:56:08.014 - 10:54:55 AM; Expresses passion for the topic, offers to participate in subcommittee, provides insight from experience, willing to work with state and contract holder for proper implementation.
SB494: Information Only 00:57:52.854 - 10:56:39 AM; Clarifies that landlord-tenant laws do not apply to recovery houses as they are programs with agreements, not leases; outlines guidance on discharges and protections in standards.
SB494: Support 00:59:16.025 - 10:58:03 AM; Thanks committee for seriousness, notes long history of similar efforts, expresses interest in work group or study committee.
SB494: Information Only 01:00:27.970 - 10:59:14 AM; Provides background on standards development, research from other states, clarification on national standards adaptation, offers timeline of legislative history and administrative rules for review.
SB494: Support 01:06:53.697 - 11:05:40 AM; Pleads for clarification over confusion in the industry, highlights issues with multiple organizations, seeks professionalization through regulation, emphasizes needs of residents under ADA.
SB494: Support 01:09:34.597 - 11:08:21 AM; Agrees with confusion among operators, shares personal recovery story and experiences with uncertified houses, stresses need for certification to protect vulnerable residents, offers to participate.
SB494: Information Only 01:14:38.496 - 11:13:25 AM; Asks Sean Cannizzaro about his recovery turnaround, which he attributes to being done with the lifestyle and support from a certified house.
SB494: Information Only 01:16:45.565 - 11:15:32 AM; Closes work session, plans to review for subcommittees, takes recess to prepare for next executive session.
SB400 2026-1309h: Information Only 01:21:51.326 - 11:20:38 AM; Explains amendment to require biennial report including documentation of board's reviews of medical conditions with findings, recommendations, and evidence citations; notes it memorializes existing practices without unnecessary burden.
SB400 2026-1309h: Support 01:22:50.106 - 11:21:37 AM; Appreciates explanation and work by Representative Knerck for clarity in the bill.
SB400 2026-1309h: Vote 01:24:08.844 - 11:22:55 AM; The Chair moves for ought to pass on Senate Bill 400 with amendment 2026-1309h, seconded by Representative Cross. Discussion notes that the amendment replaces the bill and prior discussion has occurred. Roll call vote is conducted: Representatives Slot, Bailey, Sellers, Kelly, Groth, Schmidt, Davis, Howard, DeLong, and the Chair vote yes, with one no vote, resulting in 13-1 in favor. The motion passes, and the bill is placed on the consent calendar. The executive session on SB 400 is closed.
Unclear: Information Only 01:25:27.022 - 11:24:14 AM; The Chair updates on the committee's progress, noting seven more bills processed, leaving 14 bills. Next week's hearing starts at 10:45 AM for five remaining bills, aiming to finish before 3:00 PM, delayed due to other committee hearings in Senate ED&VA on massage and fire code bills.
Unclear: Information Only 01:26:25.622 - 11:25:12 AM; The Chair discusses postponing a work session on a bill (possibly related to 88), needing further discussions with the prime sponsor. No motion needed for postponement as it's not final action. Mentions five Senate messages amending House bills: HB 244 (building code) to go to committee of conference due to bad links; others planned for concurrence tomorrow, including changes to effective dates, nurse practitioner language for LPN examinations (narrowed but still expansive), certified real estate appraisers (small amendment adding RSA reference and temporary license), and office of the consumer advocate (retained residential ratepayer advisory board, removed rest, but maintains affordability charge).
Unclear: Information Only 01:27:24.162 - 11:26:11 AM; Representative Pearson reminds the committee that tomorrow is Tartan Day in the House, encouraging wearing tartan to celebrate tradition, mentioning bagpipes.
Unclear: Information Only 01:27:24.162 - 11:26:11 AM; The Chair acknowledges Tartan Day and continues on Senate amendments, noting they are minor and not requiring barriers or further conference except for HB 244. Sees no need for substantive review before concurring on the others. With no further discussion, adjourns the meeting until tomorrow.