The House, Wednesday, January 31, 1990

The House took up 51 bills: 35 together on the consent calendar, then 16 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 25
Votes Taken
4 roll calls, 1 division13 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.

making an appropriation to the Wallop-Breaux fund.
Rep. Boucher (Rock 23) House Appropriations Senate Finance

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 31, 1990✓SenateApr 3, 1990✓GovernorApr 19, 1990✓LawJun 18, 1990
relative to the observance of Memorial Day.

House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 201–131 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Robinson.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 31, 1990✕SenateMar 15, 1990Governor✕LawMar 15, 1990
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).

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

Motion Failed 154–175 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Lozeau.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseJan 31, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 31, 1990
relative to the sale or lease of certain institutional lands.

House State Institutions and Housing recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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 27, 1990Governor✕LawMar 27, 1990
relative to a state income tax and making an appropriation for administrative costs, and funding state aid to education.
Rep. Spencer (Straf 4) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseJan 31, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 31, 1990
to impose a state income tax to fund education aid and aid to municipalities and making an appropriation for administrative costs, and providing for property tax relief claims.
Rep. Arnesen (Graf 7) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseJan 31, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 31, 1990
relative to creditable service for teachers who job share, and making an appropriation therefor, establishing a study committee, and making certain supplemental appropriations.
Rep. Pantzer (Merr 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Education Education - General

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseJan 31, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
to impose a state income tax to fund school district education costs and making an appropriation for administration costs, and providing for property tax relief claims.
Rep. Teague (Merr 18) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a division

In the record: Special Order to 02/06/1990

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseFeb 6, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 1990
relative to a property tax relief system.
Rep. Rose (Graf 11) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseJan 31, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 31, 1990
relative to adjustments to the operating budget for fiscal year 1990 and fiscal year 1991.
Rep. Kidder (Merr 2) House Appropriations Senate Finance

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–6.

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

Motion Failed 97–233 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. L. Chase.

In the record: Special Order to feb08

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 20, 1990✓LawFeb 20, 1990
relative to the driver training fund.
Rep. Hawkins (Belk 5) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseJan 31, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJan 31, 1990
relative to certification for real estate appraisers 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✓HouseJan 31, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
imposing minimum mandatory sentences for felonious use of firearms.
Rep. Pepino (Hills 37) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 175–142 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Murphy.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseJan 31, 1990✓SenateMar 15, 1990✓GovernorApr 13, 1990✓LawJun 12, 1990
HR 55 (1990)Adopted by House
honoring Anita Hickey of Concord on her retirement.
Rep. Caroline Gross

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1990✓HouseJan 31, 1990