The House, Thursday, February 1, 1990

The House took up 55 bills: 25 together on the consent calendar, then 30 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 27
Votes Taken
10 roll calls, 3 divisions23 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 increasing the terms of house and senate members from 2 to 4 years. providing that the terms of house and senate members be increased to 4 years.
Rep. Bennett (Graf 8) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Constitutional Amendments

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 291–43 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseFeb 1, 1990SenateVoters
relating to the membership of the senate. providing that the senate shall consist of 48 members.
Rep. Robinson (Hills 12) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–2.

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted 278–67 on a division

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 280–17 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✕SenateMar 27, 1990Voters
HB 1020 (1990)Became Law
relative to motors and horsepower on Lake Katherine in the town of Piermont.
Rep. Bardsley (Merr 1) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation 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 1, 1990✓SenateMar 15, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
HB 1214-FN (1990)Interim Study
relative to regional refuse disposal district and solid waste management planning committee members.
Rep. Hill (Ches 14) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Administration

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

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, 1990HouseFeb 1, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 1990
relative to the priority of projects on New Hampshire Routes 101 and 51.
Rep. McDowell (Hills 29) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 26, 1990✓LawApr 26, 1990
renaming the Portsmouth district court building in honor of the late Justice Thomas E. Flynn.

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–4.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateMar 6, 1990✓GovernorMar 15, 1990✓LawMay 14, 1990
establishing a committee to study meeting scheduling for the house of representatives.
Rep. Woodburn (Coos 6) House Legislative Administration Study Committees and Commissions

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseFeb 6, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 1990
relative to a feasibility study for a monorail system at Hampton Beach.
Rep. Ritzo (Rock 18) House Public Works

House Public Works recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseFeb 6, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 1990
relative to the sale or lease of certain institutional lands.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for approp hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✕SenateMar 27, 1990Governor✕LawMar 27, 1990
HB 1339 (1990)Became Law
requiring public utilities to offer an alternative to herbicide spraying over rights-of-way.
Rep. Maviglio (Belk 1) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Energy and Utilities

House Environment and Agriculture 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✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateMar 6, 1990✓GovernorMar 15, 1990✓LawMay 14, 1990
to impose a communications services tax and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Blacketor (Ches 12) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–4.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Failed 137–212 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 8, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 23, 1990✓Law
relative to the election of optional retirement allowances.
Rep. Bardsley (Merr 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for approp hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawJul 1, 1990
relative to legislation regarding returning revenue to cities and towns.
Rep. King (Hills 42) House Legislative Administration

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseFeb 1, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 1, 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.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 206–139 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 212–143 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 114–231 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Gross.

One roll call on 2 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 20, 1990✓LawFeb 20, 1990
relative to state revenues and expenditures and relative to certain general fund fees and revenues.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Appropriations Senate Ways and Means State Government

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–3.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 131–165 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Hawkins.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 202–137 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 114–231 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Gross.

One roll call on 2 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1990✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 20, 1990✓Law
HB 216-FN (1990)Interim Study
requiring emissions control inspections of motor vehicles.
Rep. Greene (Rock 18) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Interim Study (IS), 10–6.

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

Motion Failed 125–222 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Haynes.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989HouseFeb 1, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 1990
HB 318 (1990)Interim Study
prohibiting the use or operation of ski craft on Conway Lake in the towns of Conway and Eaton.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Transportation

House Transportation recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–5.

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 24, 1989HouseFeb 1, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 1990
relative to licensing professional foresters.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
revising the school building aid system.
Rep. Robinson (Hills 12) House Education Education - General

House Appropriations recommended Recommended, but Not Funded, 15–6.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseJul 1, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJul 1, 1990
making an appropriation for health services for young children.
Rep. Foster (Ches 17) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Children

House Appropriations recommended Recommended, but Not Funded, 13–8.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 111–234 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Jacobson.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✕HouseJul 1, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJul 1, 1990
establishing a lakes management and protection program.
Rep. Maviglio (Belk 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Environment - Conservation

House Appropriations recommended Recommended, but Not Funded, 20–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 19, 1990✓LawJun 18, 1990
relative to expenditure of excess moneys by school districts.
Rep. Robinson (Hills 12) House Education Senate Ways and Means Education - General

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–10.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✕SenateMar 8, 1990Governor✕LawMar 8, 1990
relative to drug-free school zones and making appropriations therefor.

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–2.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Failed 118–237 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✕SenateApr 19, 1990Governor✕LawJul 1, 1990
relative to bovine somatotropin growth hormone.
Rep. Teschner (Graf 5) House Environment and Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 193–158 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Sawyer.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Sallada.

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseFeb 1, 1990Senate