The House, Thursday, January 25, 1990

The House took up 116 bills: 65 together on the consent calendar, then 51 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 21
Votes Taken
3 roll calls, 1 division51 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 23 (1990)Ratified
relating to sweepstakes revenues distribution. providing that all moneys received from any state-run lottery, and all the interest received thereon, shall be used for educational purposes only.
Rep. Sytek (Rock 20) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Constitutional Amendments

House Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–3.

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted 303–14 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateMar 8, 1990✓VotersNov 6, 1990
HB 1005-FN (1990)Died
relative to the Chester, Fremont, and Epping school districts.
Rep. Benton (Rock 5) 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 3, 1990✕HouseJan 25, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 25, 1990
HB 1009-FN-A (1990)Died
authorizing wagering on sporting events.
Rep. Buco (Rock 20) House Regulated Revenues Gambling

House Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Failed 77–256 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Thomas Buco.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseJan 25, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 25, 1990
HB 1024-FN-A (1990)Died
making an appropriation to hire a consultant to evaluate the foundation aid formula.
Rep. Bolduc (Belk 10) House Education Education - General

House Education 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 3, 1990✕HouseFeb 14, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 1990
HB 1049-FN (1990)Became Law
relative to fishing licenses for non-institutionalized developmentally disabled persons.
Rep. Hill (Ches 14) House Fish and Game Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Fish & Game

House Fish and Game 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 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateMar 15, 1990✓GovernorApr 6, 1990✓LawJun 5, 1990
HB 1076-FN (1990)Died
relative to administrative forfeiture.
Rep. Gage (Rock 13) House Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseJan 25, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 25, 1990
HB 1091-FN (1990)Died
changing the weighted factors in the foundation aid formula.
Rep. Bolduc (Belk 10) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseJan 25, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 25, 1990
HB 1099 (1990)Became Law
relative to controlled drugs and pharmacy licensing.
Rep. Sytek (Rock 20) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Internal Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 19, 1990✓LawJun 18, 1990
HB 1114-FN-A (1990)Became Law
relative to a study of care of the elderly and making an appropriation for meals on wheels, relative to the department of health and human services, and relative to certain food service establishments.
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 with Amendment (OTPA), 12–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
HB 1146-FN (1990)Became Law
relative to confidential information concerning a child who is
Rep. Avery (Ches 5) 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), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateFeb 8, 1990✓GovernorMar 13, 1990✓LawMar 13, 1990
HB 1147-FN (1990)Died
establishing a committee to study the closure of existing landfills.
Rep. Bennett (Graf 8) House Environment and Agriculture Study Committees and Commissions

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseJan 25, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 25, 1990
HB 1162-A (1990)Became Law
relative to abandoning and disposing of rail properties, relative to the railroad banking program and making an appropriation therefor, and relative to suspension and revocation of licenses for certain motor vehicle offenses and creating a
Rep. Oleson (Coos 7) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
HB 1163 (1990)Became Law
raising the amount of property damage to be reported in a motor vehicle accident.
Rep. Gordon (Ches 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateMar 6, 1990✓GovernorApr 10, 1990✓LawJan 1, 1991
HB 1175-FN (1990)Became Law
establishing a committee to study choice in education.
Rep. Alukonis (Hills 19) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education 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 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateMar 20, 1990✓GovernorApr 10, 1990✓LawApr 10, 1990
HB 1192-FN-A (1990)Interim Study
establishing a New Hampshire small business mini-loan program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Chambers (Graf 12) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–2.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990HouseJan 25, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 1990
HB 1203-FN-A (1990)Interim Study
to tax all tobacco products.
Rep. Gage (Rock 13) House Regulated Revenues Liquor and Beer

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990HouseApr 19, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 1990
HB 1225-FN-A (1990)Became Law
to define "retired state employee" for state employee group insurance purposes and relative to requests for reclassification or reallocation.
Rep. Reidy (Hills 45) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJul 1, 1990
HB 1229-FN (1990)Became Law
relative to the department of corrections, the liquor commission, the pari-mutuel commission, and making an appropriation to the
Rep. Sytek (Rock 20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
HB 1252-FN (1990)Became Law
to establish a revolving fund for publications and training in the department of environmental services.
Rep. Blanchard (Rock 26) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateMar 22, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
HB 1255 (1990)Died
relative to rent justification in manufactured housing parks.
Rep. Lozeau (Hills 25) House State Institutions and Housing Housing

House State Institutions and Housing recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–2; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 01/30/1990

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseJan 31, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 31, 1990
HB 1283-FN (1990)Became Law
excluding the value of New Hampshire college savings bonds from a student's financial resources when determining need for an incentive grant.
Rep. Ritzo (Rock 18) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education 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 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateMar 6, 1990✓GovernorMar 15, 1990✓LawMay 14, 1990
HB 1313-FN (1990)Died
relative to mental health counselors.
Rep. Hawkins (Belk 5) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 96–229 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Jonah Wheeler.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseFeb 14, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 1990
HB 1331-FN-A (1990)Died
relative to the position of the deputy insurance commissioner and the establishment of the position of actuary and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Fraser (Merr 6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–5.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✕SenateApr 12, 1990Governor✕LawApr 12, 1990
HB 1348-FN-A (1990)Became Law
establishing a committee to oversee the preliminary steps in the creation of an access to health care program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Pappas (Hills 37) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJul 1, 1990
HB 1349-FN-A (1990)Died
relative to increasing provider participation in the medicaid program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Micklon (Rock 20) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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 3, 1990✕HouseJul 1, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJul 1, 1990
HB 1357 (1990)Became Law
relative to the rulemaking authority of the commissioner of environmental services.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
HB 1380-FN (1990)Interim Study
relative to mandatory automobile insurance.
Rep. Pelley (Straf 10) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Motor Vehicles

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 119–199 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Pelley.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990HouseJan 25, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 1990
HB 1382-FN-A (1990)Died
relative to the judicial vesting and retirement committee and making an appropriation for an actuarial study of judges.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990Governor✕Law
HB 1383-FN (1990)Died
relative to drug and alcohol education, prevention, and student assistance counseling and referral programs.
Rep. McCain (Rock 11) 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), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✕SenateMar 22, 1990Governor✕LawMar 22, 1990
HB 1388-FN (1990)Died
relative to the imposition of activity fees by the department of environmental services.
Rep. Millard (Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseJan 25, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 25, 1990
HB 1409-FN (1990)Became Law
relative to workers' compensation and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Fraser (Merr 6) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services 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 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
HB 1437-FN (1990)Interim Study
placing New Hampshire public elementary and secondary schools under state administration and control.
Rep. Jacobson (Merr 2) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–2.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990HouseJan 25, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 1990
HB 266-FN (1990)Died
requiring employers to offer health benefits to part-time employees.
Rep. Arnesen (Graf 7) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Employment

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseJan 25, 1990✕SenateMar 22, 1990Governor✕LawMar 22, 1990
HB 690 (1990)Died
relative to surplus funds and expenditures by candidates.
Rep. Pappas (Hills 37) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Public Affairs Elections

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 6–5; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

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 25, 1990✕SenateApr 19, 1990Governor✕LawApr 19, 1990
HR 54 (1990)Adopted by House
requesting an opinion of the justices concerning the constitutionality of HB 412-FN-A.
Rep. Sytek (Rock 20)

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990