The House, Thursday, April 20, 1989

The House took up 45 bills: 1 together on the consent calendar, then 44 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 72
Votes Taken
1 roll call19 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 10 (1989)Became Law
relative to supervisors of the checklist for the Conway annual town meeting.
Rep. Allard (Carr 2) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseFeb 9, 1989✓SenateMar 23, 1989✓GovernorMay 8, 1989✓LawJul 7, 1989
providing for a supported employment program and for an independent living program.
Rep. Sochalski (Rock 23) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawJul 16, 1989
HB 14 (1989)Became Law
relative to legalizing town meetings.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseFeb 9, 1989✓SenateMar 30, 1989✓GovernorMay 8, 1989✓LawMay 8, 1989
relative to taking or acquisition of condominium common areas by eminent domain.
Rep. Pearson (Belk 5) House State Institutions and Housing Senate Public Affairs Housing

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓HouseMar 2, 1989✓SenateMar 30, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawJul 16, 1989
relative to vicious dogs.
Rep. Johnson (Merr 5) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Animals

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 16, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawJul 16, 1989
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

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJan 1, 1990
relative to the statute of limitations for actions against governmental units.
Rep. Gage (Rock 13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Civil Actions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateMar 30, 1989✓GovernorMay 17, 1989✓LawMay 17, 1989
HB 369 (1989)Became Law
relative to assumption of a town office after a recount.
Rep. Fields (Hills 13) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Public Affairs Elections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseFeb 23, 1989✓SenateMar 23, 1989✓GovernorMay 8, 1989✓LawJul 7, 1989
relative to a statement policy on pregnancy and repealing criminal penalties for persons performing abortions.
Rep. Green (Hills 36) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Override the Governor's Veto (Pass the bill despite the veto; needs two thirds in each chamber)

Motion Failed: Veto Sustained 172–140 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 16, 1989✓SenateApr 18, 1989✕Governor✕LawApr 20, 1989
establishing a task force to review the recommendations of the Manchester Airport and highway study.
Rep. O'Rourke (Hills 35) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 16, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJun 2, 1989
HB 70-A (1989)Became Law
increasing the appropriation for constructing regional vocational education centers.
Rep. Robinson (Hills 12) House Public Works Senate Education Education - General

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 16, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawAug 1, 1989
HB 762-A (1989)Became Law
making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 1989.
Rep. Kidder (Merr 2) House Appropriations Senate Finance

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedMar 2, 1989✓HouseMar 16, 1989✓SenateApr 11, 1989✓GovernorMay 1, 1989✓LawMay 1, 1989
relative to Skyhaven airport in Rochester.

House Public Works 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✓SenateFeb 9, 1989✓HouseApr 20, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawAug 4, 1989
establishing a committee to study private sector involvement in public education.
Sen. King (SD2) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 7, 1989✕HouseApr 20, 1989Governor✕LawApr 20, 1989
relative to acute care.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 9, 1989✓HouseApr 20, 1989✓GovernorMay 15, 1989✓LawJul 14, 1989
relative to the purchase and maintenance of airports and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Public Works Senate Finance Transportation and Highways

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✕HouseApr 20, 1989Governor✕LawApr 20, 1989
establishing a committee to study supplemental education assistance to school districts with assisted housing units.
Sen. Freese (SD4) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✕HouseApr 20, 1989Governor✕LawApr 20, 1989
SB 15-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to New Hampshire hospital reimbursements for certain observations.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓SenateFeb 2, 1989✓HouseApr 20, 1989✓GovernorMay 15, 1989✓LawJul 14, 1989
relative to a study of a portion of the Spaulding Turnpike and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Torr (SD21) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works 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✓SenateFeb 7, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawMay 29, 1989
establishing a grant program and a guaranteed loan program for child care providers and making an appropriation therefor. (Second New Title) establishing an interest-free revolving loan fund and a guaranteed loan program for child care provide

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 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
establishing a joint legislative oversight committee on highway and bridge construction and reconstruction plans.
Sen. Torr (SD21) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works 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 4, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseApr 20, 1989✕Governor✕LawMay 23, 1989
SB 193 (1989)Became Law
) relative to the appointment and removal of assistant secretaries of state, and relative to the appointment of a senior deputy secretary of state.

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 26, 1989✓LawJul 25, 1989
establishing a family support network for families caring for children or adult family members with disabilities at home and making an a ppropriation therefor.
Sen. Bond (SD1) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 26, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
SB 54-FN (1989)Became Law
conditionally extending the date for raising of funds by the trust fund for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice 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 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 2, 1989✓HouseApr 20, 1989✓GovernorMay 15, 1989✓LawMay 15, 1989
establishing a pilot program to test the application of the office of state planning's GRANIT system.

House Municipal and County Government 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✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✓HouseApr 20, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989