The House, Thursday, April 13, 1989

The House took up 55 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 70
Votes Taken
2 roll calls, 1 division24 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 100-A (1989)Became Law
making appropriations for capital improvements.
Rep. Phelps (Merr 2) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

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

✓IntroducedFeb 23, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓Law
relative to motor vehicle laws.
Rep. Gordon (Ches 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 241–103 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 244–100 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓Law
to define certain police trainers as permanent policmen for retirement system purposes.
Rep. Hawkins (Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Appropriations 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 4, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 22, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 200-A (1989)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 1990 and June 30, 1991.
Rep. Kidder (Merr 2) House Appropriations Senate Finance State Government

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 23–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 314–23 on a roll call

✓IntroducedMar 16, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓Law
increasing the amount of the contribution to municipalities from the general fund by $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1990.
Rep. Jacobson (Merr 2) House Appropriations

House Appropriations recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 22–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✕HouseApr 13, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawApr 13, 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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
to recognize that the automation activities of the department of revenue administration should be modernized.

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateApr 27, 1989✓GovernorMay 24, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
relative to Alzheimer's respite care service and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Parks (Straf 6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Appropriations recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseApr 13, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawApr 13, 1989
relative to studying access to medical care for persons without health insurance and making an appropriation therefor.

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 21–0.

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
relative to the unclassified personnel system and making an appropriation for a consultant fee.
Rep. Palumbo (Rock 10) Senate Executive Departments State Government

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 21–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓Introduced✓HouseApr 13, 1989✕SenateFeb 1, 1990Governor✕LawFeb 1, 1990
relative to the Head Start program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Densmore (Graf 3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989Governor✕Law
HB 38 (1989)Became Law
increasing the legal length of lobster; establishing a lobster management program and creating an advisory committee.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Fish and Game Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Fish & Game

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Pelley.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseFeb 14, 1989✓SenateMar 30, 1989✓GovernorMay 1, 1989✓LawMay 31, 1989
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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 11, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
relative to the return of revenue to cities and towns and making appropriations therefor.
Rep. Hager (Merr 21) House Ways and Means Senate Internal Affairs Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules

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 2, 1989Governor✕LawMay 2, 1989
relative to rent paid by the state for courtroom space and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Sytek (Rock 20) House Appropriations

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseApr 13, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawApr 13, 1989
relative to nursing scholarships.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
establishing a pilot guidance assistance program for grades 1-6 and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Domainque (Hills 42) House Education Education - General

House Appropriations recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseApr 13, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawApr 13, 1989
establishing a task force on low provider participation in Medicaid.

House Appropriations 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 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
relative to a pool for environmental liability insurance and making an appropriation therefor.

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–4.

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
relative to franchising and regulation of cable television systems and making an appropriation therefor.

House Appropriations 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 13, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–3.

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✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
authorizing a collection program for unwanted pesticides in the possession of farmers and making an appropriation therefor.

House Appropriations 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 4, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
appropriating funds to the department of agriculture to continue work on the Eastern States Building.
Rep. Steiner (Hills 33) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Finance Agriculture

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorMay 22, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
establishing a forgiveable teaching loan program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Larson (Graf 9) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 21–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✕SenateMay 9, 1989Governor✕LawMay 9, 1989
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 Appropriations 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 13, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
relative to the cost to counties for performing autopsies.

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseApr 13, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawApr 13, 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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 9, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawApr 19, 1990
relative to state revenues and appropriations.
Rep. Kidder (Merr 2) Senate Ways and Means

The committee recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 23–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 9, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓Law
appropriating funds for additional basic needs for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1990 and June 30, 1991.
Rep. Kidder (Merr 2) House Appropriations

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 16, 1989✕HouseApr 13, 1989SenateGovernor✕LawApr 13, 1989
SB 104 (1989)Became Law
relative to land acquisition for the construction of a ramp on Route 3 at the Massachusetts border.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓GovernorMay 8, 1989✓LawJul 7, 1989
making an appropriation for improving electrical service at Weeks state park in Lancaster.
Sen. Bond (SD1) House Public Works Senate Finance

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
relative to student literacy.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–4.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✕Governor✕LawMay 23, 1989
SB 150 (1989)Became Law
relative to the department of transportation federal aid highway appropriation accounts and making an appropriation therefor.

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓Law
creating a committee to study school tax rates.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Education Senate Finance Study Committees and Commissions

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✕HouseApr 13, 1989Governor✕LawApr 13, 1989
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of a privately funded zoological park, aquarium, and botanical garden.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Public Works Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✕HouseApr 13, 1989Governor✕LawApr 13, 1989
making appropriations to expand the nursing programs at the New Hampshire vocational-technical college-Claremont.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✕HouseApr 13, 1989Governor✕LawApr 13, 1989
SB 31 (1989)Became Law
relative to renovation of the Rochester post office as a district court facility.

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓SenateFeb 7, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 24, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
SB 33-A (1989)Became Law
relative to construction on the Spaulding turnpike and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–5.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
SB 36 (1989)Became Law
relative to catastrophic costs and school building aid.
Sen. Hough (SD5) 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawAug 1, 1989
requiring the department of education to develop a questionairre to be included in its statewide secondary testing program.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓GovernorMay 15, 1989✓LawJul 14, 1989
appropriating funds to reimburse the highway surplus account used for rehabilitation of the Cornish-Windsor bridge.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 7, 1989✕HouseMay 16, 1989Governor✕LawMay 16, 1989
relative to preserving the old state house and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Krasker (SD24) House Public Works Senate Finance

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 28, 1989