The House, Tuesday, March 7, 1989

The House took up 86 bills: 8 together on the consent calendar, then 78 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 39
Votes Taken
3 roll calls, 1 division30 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.

CACR 10 (1989)Died
relating to a limit on spending increases of 5 percent at all levels of government. state agency, city, town, school district, village district, water district, sewer district, couty or other governmental entity shall increase its total spending by more t
Rep. Welch (Rock 10) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Constitutional Amendments

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 77–270 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Welch.

In the record: Sub Ought to Pass

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateVoters
CACR 14 (1989)Died
relating to removing members of the general court. secretary of state shall request the resignation of or shall remove, if resignation is refused, any member of the general court who is absent from the legislature for at least 50 percent of the session da
Rep. Oleson (Coos 7) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Constitutional Amendments

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateVoters
CACR 6 (1989)Died
relating to voter initiative and referendum. constitutional amendments may be proposed, approved or rejected by citizen petition to the Secretary of State.
Rep. Holden (Hills 9) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Constitutional Amendments

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateVoters
CACR 7 (1989)Died
relating to limiting sweepstakes funds to educational purposes. that all moneys received from any state-run lottery, and all the interest received thereon, shall be used for educational purposes only.
Rep. Hawkins (Belk 5) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateVoters
HB 109-FN (1989)Died
relative to physicians and dentists in the department of health and human services and the department of corrections.
Rep. Sochalski (Rock 23) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✕SenateMay 9, 1989Governor✕LawMay 9, 1989
HB 129-FN (1989)Became Law
establishing fees for reviewing plans to dredge and creating new classified positions and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Smith (Hills 21) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 22, 1989✓LawMay 22, 1989
HB 130-FN (1989)Became Law
facilities and relative to renewals of water works operator certificates.
Rep. Cole (Ches 10) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorMay 1, 1989✓LawJun 30, 1989
HB 131-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to protective well radii for private water wells.
Rep. Bardsley (Merr 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 13, 1989✓GovernorMay 22, 1989✓LawAug 20, 1989
HB 138-FN (1989)Became Law
providing for a supported employment program and for an independent living program.
Rep. Sochalski (Rock 23) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawJul 16, 1989
HB 148-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to relocation assistance and real property acquisition.
Rep. Pearson (Belk 5) House Public Works Senate Internal Affairs

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawMay 17, 1989
HB 168 (1989)Died
relative to driver's license revocation or denial for involvement with drugs and alcohol.
Rep. Flanders (Rock 10) House Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–8.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1989
HB 173-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to the dedication of the Hampton State Beach lifeguard facility and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Tufts (Rock 13) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Environment - Conservation

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 24, 1989✓LawMay 24, 1989
HB 193-FN-A (1989)Died
relative to a study of the highways and bridges in the town of Hooksett and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Boucher (Merr 9) House Public Works Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1989
HB 209-FN (1989)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the accessibility of nursing home care.
Rep. Parks (Straf 6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawJul 16, 1989
HB 21 (1989)Died
relative to school administrative units.
Rep. Skinner (Rock 21) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1989
HB 220-FN (1990)Died
relative to managing tax supported state debt.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 3) House Public Works Senate Ways and Means

House Public Works recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the House

In the record: Take from Table

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✕SenateMar 22, 1990Governor✕LawMar 22, 1990
HB 221 (1989)Became Law
exempting health care facilities and personnel from liability when performing medical procedures at the request of a law enforcement officer investigating a crime.
Rep. Foster (Carr 4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 20, 1989✓GovernorMay 22, 1989✓LawJul 21, 1989
HB 241-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to purchasing airports, establishing airport districts, authorizing airport property tax base sharing agreements, and clarifying certain statutes relative to aeronautics.
Rep. Pearson (Belk 5) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorMay 3, 1989✓LawJul 2, 1989
HB 242-FN-A (1989)Died
relative to video poker machines.
Rep. Pantelakos (Rock 24) House Regulated Revenues

House Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 97–253 on a roll call

In the record: Theriault sub Ought to Pass

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1989
HB 274-FN (1989)Died
establishing minimum mandatory fines for persons who violate certain liquor laws concerning those persons under the age of 21 years; and requiring that persons who purchase kegs of beer sign a keg purchase form.
Rep. Spencer (Straf 4) House Regulated Revenues Liquor and Beer

House Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1989
HB 287-FN (1989)Died
relative to the distribution of OHRV registration fees and the registration of motorcycles used for off highway recreational purposes.
Rep. Scanlan (Graf 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Motor Vehicles

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1989
HB 288-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to penalties for aggravated DWI, negligent homicide, and possession of controlled drugs.
Rep. Gage (Rock 13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–8.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJan 1, 1990
HB 292-FN (1989)Became Law
extending the study and evaluation of state Route 101A corridor in the Nashua region.
Rep. Ahrens (Hills 13) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorMay 3, 1989✓LawMay 3, 1989
HB 298-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to the statute of limitations for actions against governmental units.
Rep. Gage (Rock 13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Civil Actions

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateMar 30, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawMay 17, 1989
HB 305-FN-A (1989)Became Law
amending the 10-year highway plan.
Rep. Whittemore (Merr 10) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 2, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawMay 29, 1989
HB 32-A (1989)Became Law
relative to the Hampton seawall and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Parr (Rock 17) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 20–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 2, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawJul 16, 1989
HB 376-FN (1989)Became Law
licensing physician assistants.
Rep. McCain (Rock 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJan 1, 1990
HB 389-FN (1989)Became Law
enabling cities and towns to increase the veterans' exemption and the property tax exemption on residential property for a service- connected total disability.
Rep. Matson (Ches 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 4, 1989✓GovernorApr 19, 1989✓LawJun 18, 1989
HB 395-FN-A (1989)Died
to tax alcohol and tobacco for municipal capital improvement programs.
Rep. Chase (Rock 28) House Regulated Revenues

House Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1989
HB 396-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to the board of examiners of nursing home administrators and to licensing nursing home administrators.
Rep. Parks (Straf 6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawAug 1, 1989
HB 403-FN-A (1989)Died
relative to closed circuit televised boxing and wrestling matches.
Rep. King (Hills 42) House Regulated Revenues

House Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1989
HB 420-FN-A (1989)Died
establishing a pilot guidance assistance program for grades 1-6 and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Domainque (Hills 42) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–5.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseApr 13, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawApr 13, 1989
HB 447-FN (1989)Died
relative to state contribution to driver education.
Rep. Flanders (Rock 10) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1989
HB 46 (1989)Became Law
waste disposal system which contain encroachment waiver requests.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorMay 1, 1989✓LawJul 30, 1989
HB 492 (1989)Became Law
relative to recreational campgrounds and camping parks.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJun 2, 1989
HB 498 (1989)Became Law
relative to publication of information on certain juvenile offenders.
Rep. Cooke (Rock 20) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Children

House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–5.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawJul 16, 1989
HB 499 (1989)Became Law
relative to administration of medications to clients receiving services in the state mental health system.
Rep. Foster (Ches 17) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateMar 23, 1989✓GovernorApr 12, 1989✓LawJun 11, 1989
HB 523 (1989)Became Law
relative to a privilege for confidential communications between guardian ad litem and child.
Rep. Asplund (Merr 10) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 1, 1989✓LawMay 1, 1989
HB 580-FN (1989)Died
relative to surplus land and the housing finance authority.
Rep. Bardsley (Merr 1) House State Institutions and Housing Housing

House State Institutions and Housing recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–4.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 92–258 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Bardsley.

In the record: Sub Ought to Pass

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1989
HB 640-FN (1989)Became Law
to permit the Wakefield school district to withdraw from the Rochester authorized regional enrollment plan.
Rep. Olimpio (Carr 7) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Skinner.

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 22, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 24, 1989✓LawMay 24, 1989
HB 68 (1989)Died
relative to the director of water supply and pollution control.
Rep. Roulston (Rock 20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs Environment - Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 286–34 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✕SenateMar 30, 1989Governor✕LawMar 30, 1989
HB 729-FN (1989)Became Law
requiring labeling of solid and hazardous waste collection containers.
Rep. Kuchinski (Hills 28) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Transportation Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 9, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateMar 30, 1989✓GovernorMay 1, 1989✓LawJan 1, 1990
HB 740-FN (1989)Died
prohibiting hazing.
Rep. Lachance (Straf 3) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 9, 1989✕HouseMar 7, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1989