The House, Thursday, March 9, 1989

The House took up 70 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 42
Votes Taken
9 roll calls, 2 divisions24 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 150-FN (1989)Became Law
authorizing the imposition of administrative fines for certain oil pollution control offenses and clarifying terminology in oil pollution control laws.
Rep. Spear (Ches 13) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateApr 20, 1989✓GovernorMay 24, 1989✓LawJul 23, 1989
HB 176-FN (1989)Became Law
requiring certificates of title for vehicles owned by the state and political subdivisions.
Rep. LaMott (Graf 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateMar 30, 1989✓GovernorApr 19, 1989✓LawJun 18, 1989
HB 223-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to investment of state funds in corporations doing business in Northern Ireland.
Rep. Culbert (Hills 20) House State-Federal Relations Senate Internal Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 127–213 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Blacketor.

In the record: Sub Inexpedient to Legislate

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateApr 4, 1989✓GovernorApr 17, 1989✓LawJun 16, 1989
HB 258-FN (1989)Died
increasing the cap on the revolving drug forfeiture fund.
Rep. Sytek (Rock 20) House Judiciary Senate Internal Affairs

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✕SenateMay 9, 1989Governor✕LawMay 9, 1989
HB 260-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to salaries within the department of education.
Rep. Guest (Graf 12) House Education Senate Finance Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–2.

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 9, 1989✓SenateMay 11, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJun 2, 1989
HB 290-FN-A (1989)Became Law
to recognize that the automation activities of the department of revenue administration should be modernized.
Rep. Palumbo (Rock 10) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Finance

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateApr 27, 1989✓GovernorMay 24, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 300-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to studying access to medical care for persons without health insurance and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Packard (Hills 15) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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 24, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJun 2, 1989
HB 331-FN-A (1989)Died
to compensate Mary Elaine Crowley for an unjustified termination and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Rosencrantz (Rock 15) House Regulated Revenues

House Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 123–220 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Desrosiers.

In the record: Sub Ought to Pass

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseMar 9, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1989
HB 332-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to the collection and reclamation of motor vehicle wastes.
Rep. Millard (Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 172–125 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateMay 2, 1989✓GovernorMay 26, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 371-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to licensing respiratory care practitioners and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Asplund (Merr 10) 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), 17–0.

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 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawAug 1, 1989
HB 374-FN-A (1989)Died
relative to the Head Start program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Densmore (Graf 3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989Governor✕Law
HB 386-FN-A (1989)Died
relative to improving the financial status of impoverished children.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✕SenateMay 9, 1989Governor✕LawMay 9, 1989
HB 394-FN-A (1989)Became Law
establishing a state emergency response funding committee and relative to hazardous materials incident response.
Rep. Randall (Belk 2) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments Study Committees and Commissions

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 11, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 406-FN-A (1989)Died
establishing a municipal new school building fund and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Rose (Graf 11) House Education Education - General

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 9, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1989
HB 410-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to nursing scholarships.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12) 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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 426-FN-A (1990)Died
establishing the New Hampshire poison information center and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public and Mental Health

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseJan 4, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 4, 1990
HB 429-FN-A (1989)Became Law
establishing a task force on low provider participation in Medicaid.
Rep. Pappas (Hills 37) 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 with Amendment (OTPA), 16–1.

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, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 438-FN-A (1989)Died
adding 2 exemptions to the interest and dividends tax.
Rep. Murphy (Hills 40) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 9, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1989
HB 439-FN-A (1989)Died
making an appropriation to the office of alcohol and drug abuse prevention and establishing a committee to review the expenditure of funds by such office.
Rep. Bourque (Hills 35) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means

House Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–4.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Failed 119–221 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 113–230 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Lawrence.

In the record: Sub Inexpedient to Legislate

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✕SenateMay 2, 1989Governor✕LawMay 2, 1989
HB 441-FN-A (1989)Died
relative to bingo games conducted by charitable organizations.
Rep. Rosencrantz (Rock 15) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✕SenateApr 4, 1989Governor✕LawApr 4, 1989
HB 442-FN-A (1990)Became Law
establishing a lakes management and protection program.
Rep. Maviglio (Belk 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 31, 1989✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 19, 1990✓LawJun 18, 1990
HB 446-FN (1989)Died
to dissolve the Barnstead-Pittsfield cooperative school district.
Rep. Golden (Belk 7) House Education Education - General

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 9, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1989
HB 448-FN (1989)Died
relative to identifying specifically each funding component of foundation aid.
Rep. Domaingue (Hills 42) House Education Education - General

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 9, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1989
HB 458 (1989)Became Law
granting degree-granting authority to the Thomas More Institute of Liberal Arts.
Rep. Frank (Hills 13) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateApr 18, 1989✓GovernorMay 8, 1989✓LawMay 8, 1989
HB 460-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to notice that tax payments may be due under the interest and dividends tax.
Rep. McKinney (Rock 23) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

House Ways and Means 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 9, 1989✓SenateApr 4, 1989✓GovernorApr 19, 1989✓LawSep 1, 1989
HB 51 (1989)Became Law
relative to a vehicle width on certain highways.
Rep. Pearson (Belk 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 76–248 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Keans.

In the record: Sub Inexpedient to Legislate

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateMar 30, 1989✓GovernorApr 19, 1989✓LawJun 18, 1989
HB 511 (1989)Became Law
relative to medical records.
Rep. McGovern (Rock 27) 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 with Amendment (OTPA), 12–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateMar 23, 1989✓GovernorApr 12, 1989✓LawJun 11, 1989
HB 570-FN-A (1989)Died
establishing a forgiveable teaching loan program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Larson (Graf 9) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 151–134 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✕SenateMay 9, 1989Governor✕LawMay 9, 1989
HB 581-FN-A (1989)Died
relative to the residential specialist program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Mayhew (Coos 3) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–1.

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 11, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawApr 11, 1989
HB 584-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to bad checks.
Rep. Lovejoy (Rock 7) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 31, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 26, 1989✓LawJul 25, 1989
HB 594-FN (1989)Became Law
to reinstate medical and surgical benefits for certain retired employees and relative to health care coverage for retired employees of political subdivisions.
Rep. Hawkins (Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 632 (1989)Interim Study
relative to the confidentiality of quality assurance records of community mental health centers.
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), 12–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989SenateApr 11, 1989Governor✕LawApr 19, 1990
HB 64-FN (1989)Died
relative to immunizing cats against rabies and licensing cats.
Rep. Millard (Merr 4) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Public Affairs Animals

House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 161–149 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✕SenateApr 11, 1989Governor✕LawApr 11, 1989
HB 651-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to adoption fees and information about birthparents.
Rep. Wallner (Merr 21) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Children

House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

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 9, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 26, 1989✓LawJan 1, 1990
HB 653-FN (1989)Died
regarding credit on solid waste disposal delivery contracts.
Rep. Harland (Sull 8) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 9, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1989
HB 681-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to workers' compensation.
Rep. MacDonald (Rock 7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 133–220 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Warburton.

In the record: Sub Inexpedient to Legislate

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 704-FN (1989)Died
relative to the disclosure of potential conflicts of interest by elected state officials and establishing a state ethics office.
Rep. McGovern (Rock 27) House Legislative Administration

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 9, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1989
HB 712 (1989)Died
relative to the relationship of the fish and game commission and the executive director of the fish and game department.
Rep. Boucher (Rock 23) House Fish and Game Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedFeb 9, 1989✕HouseMar 9, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1989
HB 721-FN (1989)Died
relative to allowing the city of Portsmouth to adopt an ordinance prohibiting hunting.
Rep. Chase (Rock 28) House Fish and Game

House Fish and Game recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedFeb 9, 1989✕HouseMar 9, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1989
HB 750-FN (1989)Became Law
establishing a redevelopment commission relative to Pease Air Force Base and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Palumbo (Rock 10) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs

House Legislative Administration 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 9, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateMar 16, 1989✓GovernorMar 20, 1989✓LawMar 20, 1989
HB 81-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to dam permitting authority.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Environment - Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 4, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateApr 27, 1989✓GovernorMay 26, 1989✓LawJul 25, 1989
HB 90-FN (1989)Died
relative to distribution of the Carl Perkins grant.
Rep. LaMott (Graf 5) House Education Education - Finance

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✕HouseMar 9, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1989
HCR 7 (1989)Adopted
to adopt joint rules for the 1989 session.
Rep. W. Douglas Scamman Senate Rules

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 73–252 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Green.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 9, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateApr 4, 1989