The House, Thursday, February 9, 1989

The House took up 33 bills: 25 together on the consent calendar, then 8 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 21
Votes Taken
1 roll call, 5 divisions2 voice votes
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The journal is on record from 1997, so this day carries the vote record without the debate.

What the House Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

HB 115-FN (1989)Became Law
reducing to a violation the misdemeanor offense of driving after revocation or suspension when it is a first offense and unrelated to DWI or reckless driving.
Rep. Sytek (Rock 20) House Judiciary Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseFeb 9, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 22, 1989✓LawJan 1, 1990
HB 12 (1989)Died
relative to rulemaking of the pesticide control board of the department of agriculture.
Rep. Townsend (Graf 13) House Environment and Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 326–5 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✕HouseFeb 9, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 9, 1989
HB 136-FN-A (1989)Became Law
(New Title)
Rep. Horton (Coos 4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 305–10 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 26, 1989✓LawMay 26, 1989
HB 161 (1989)Became Law
extending the illiteracy and dropout prevention legislative study committee.
Rep. Bolduc (Belk 10) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 292–34 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓HouseFeb 9, 1989✓SenateMar 16, 1989✓GovernorApr 4, 1989✓LawJun 3, 1989
HB 18 (1989)Died
decriminalizing adultery.
Rep. Green (Hills 36) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 149–201 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Hatch.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseFeb 9, 1989✕SenateMar 30, 1989Governor✕LawMar 30, 1989
SB 4-A (1989)Died
making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 1989.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Appropriations Senate Finance

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 11, 1989✓SenateFeb 7, 1989✕HouseMay 25, 1989Governor✕LawMay 25, 1989