The House, Tuesday, March 21, 1989

The House took up 82 bills: 1 together on the consent calendar, then 81 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 51
Votes Taken
3 roll calls21 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.

relating to providing child care services for legislators. members of the Legislature be provided on-site child care services or be compensated for having to obtain child care.
Rep. Harland (Sull 8) House Legislative Administration

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateVoters
HB 11 (1989)Became Law
relative to the payment of a claim against the state and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Kidder (Merr 2) House Appropriations Senate Finance

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 20, 1989✓GovernorMay 3, 1989✓LawMay 3, 1989
relative to enforcing the boating laws.
Rep. Hawkins (Belk 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Environment - Conservation

House Transportation 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 4, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 13, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawMay 17, 1989
making technical changes in certain revenue statutes for the department of revenue administration.
Rep. Matson (Ches 7) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 4, 1989✓GovernorApr 19, 1989✓Law
HB 175 (1989)Became Law
relative to bail commissioners' fees.
Rep. Vartanian (Rock 20) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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 5, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 13, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawMay 17, 1989
HB 177 (1989)Became Law
authorizing local authorities to reduce the speed limit in business and urban residence districts.
Rep. Lown (Hills 9) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation 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 5, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 25, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJan 1, 1990
relative to license plates for antique motor cars.
Rep. Stio (Merr 5) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
HB 237 (1989)Became Law
relative to eviction of tenants with AIDS.

House State Institutions and Housing recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 65–260 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Rose.

In the record: Sub Inexpedient to Legislate

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 21, 1989✓SenateApr 25, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawJul 16, 1989
HB 238 (1989)Became Law
permitting competent adults to nominate their own guardians in case of future incapacity.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary 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 24, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 24, 1989✓LawJan 1, 1990
relative to the bicentennial commission.

House Appropriations 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 22, 1989✓LawMay 22, 1989
establishing a committee to study methods of promoting New Hampshire businesses and products overseas and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. McCain (Rock 11) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Interstate Cooperation Study Committees and Commissions

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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 24, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
relative to license plates for retired veterans.
Rep. Asplund (Merr 10) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
relative to a committee to study establishing a family court.
Rep. Jones (Hills 20) House Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
relative to motorcycle safety, establishing a motorcycle rider safety fund, and making a continual appropriation therefor.
Rep. Palumbo (Rock 10) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 27, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
authorizing the transfer of sick and annual leave and longevity credit for certain state employees, relative to certain salaries and relative to the department of administrative services.

House Executive Departments and Administration 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✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateMay 11, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJun 5, 1989
relative to the horsepower of motors used and operated on Spectacle pond in the towns of Enfield and Grafton.
Rep. Townsend (Graf 13) House Transportation

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
establishing a volunteer marine patrol program.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Transportation Environment - Conservation

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
relative to the penalty for overdue payments under the interest and dividends tax.
Rep. Schmidtchen (Rock 23) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 4, 1989✓GovernorApr 19, 1989✓LawApr 19, 1989
relative to a new exemption under the inheritance tax.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Ways and Means

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
establishing a study committee to examine campus use at Laconia developmental services and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Bolduc (Belk 10) House State Institutions and Housing Study Committees and Commissions

House State Institutions and Housing recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
relative to long-term care insurance for the elderly.

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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 24, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 20, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawJan 1, 1990
relative to listing candidates on general election ballots.
Rep. Jacobson (Merr 2) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Elections

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–5.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 69–221 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Jacobson.

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 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
relative to special license plates and widows of former prisoners of war.
Rep. Green (Hills 36) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
establishing a study committee to examine the current state laws on bail and recognizances.
Rep. Pepino (Hills 37) House Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
relative to a pool for environmental liability insurance and making an appropriation therefor.

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 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 502 (1989)Became Law
relative to disclosure of mental health information.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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 21, 1989✓SenateApr 25, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawAug 1, 1989
establishing a cost containment unit within the department of administrative services to administer the indigent defense eligibility and repayment program and making an appropriation therefor.

House Executive Departments and Administration 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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
relative to regulating increases in manufactured housing parks.
Rep. Doucette (Ches 17) House State Institutions and Housing Housing

House State Institutions and Housing recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–5.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 58–268 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Doucette.

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 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
relative to the water protection assistance program and relative to the closure of shellfish flats on the seacoast.

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 21, 1989✓SenateMay 11, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓Law
requiring the public utilities commission to approve purchases and conversions by electric utilities.
Rep. Hall (Merr 7) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
prohibiting the use and operation of ski craft on Country Pond in the towns of Kingston and Newton.
Rep. Welch (Rock 10) House Transportation

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
permitting certain policemen and firemen to join the New Hampshire retirement system.

House Executive Departments and 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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 24, 1989✓LawMay 24, 1989
to permit teachers who relocate to New Hampshire to purchase their out-of-state service as creditable service in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Hawkins (Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 31, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
relative to the public utilities commission.
Rep. Vogler (Belk 4) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 22, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 24, 1989✓LawJul 23, 1989
relative to the public utilities commission appointing a receiver for a public water utility.
Rep. Vogler (Belk 4) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Internal Affairs Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy 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 31, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 4, 1989✓GovernorApr 19, 1989✓LawJun 18, 1989
establishing a study committee to examine ethics in government involving public officials and public employees.
Rep. Lachance (Straf 3) House Legislative Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
relative to withholding conservation funds from communities which do not provide low and moderate income housing.
Rep. Weddle (Rock 24) House State Institutions and Housing Housing

House State Institutions and Housing recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
relative to vehicles impeding the flow of traffic.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
relative to special number plates for firefighters.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseMar 21, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 1989
to permit a credit or cash refund for overpayment of taxes or other charges owed by an insurer.

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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 31, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 4, 1989✓GovernorApr 19, 1989✓LawJun 18, 1989
HB 66 (1989)Became Law
relative to health maintenance organizations.

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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 4, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 18, 1989✓GovernorMay 22, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 676 (1989)Became Law
relative to the operation of OHRV's on rights-of-way.
Rep. Scanlan (Graf 11) House Fish and Game Senate Transportation Fish & Game

House Fish and Game 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 31, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 13, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawMay 17, 1989
HB 715 (1989)Interim Study
relative to a capital improvement plan; the capital budget; and a debt management plan.
Rep. Pearson (Belk 5) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedFeb 9, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawApr 19, 1990
HB 748 (1989)Became Law
relative to anatomical gifts accepted by medical or dental schools.

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

✓IntroducedFeb 9, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateMay 2, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawJul 16, 1989
establishing a committee to study shoreline protection.
Rep. Phelps (Merr 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Study Committees and Commissions

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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

✓IntroducedFeb 9, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawMay 29, 1989
HB 84-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to employees of political subdivisions purchasing creditable service in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Campbell (Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration 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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 24, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 85-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to employer enrollment oversight and the New Hampshire retirement system, relative to eligibility for membership in the retirement system, and relative to a director of finance for the retirement system.
Rep. Campbell (Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 11, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
SB 96-A (1989)Became Law
relative to the Portsmouth district court and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Krasker (SD24) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 9, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 24, 1989✓LawMay 24, 1989