The House, Wednesday, February 14, 1990

The House took up 97 bills: 72 together on the consent calendar, then 25 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 39
Votes Taken
4 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.

relative to vendor check cashing policies.

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–6; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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✕SenateMar 15, 1990Governor✕LawMar 15, 1990
HB 1052 (1990)Became Law
relative to a public trust grant for Mount Sunapee and Cannon Mountain ski resorts' snowmaking.

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 14, 1990✓SenateMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 19, 1990✓LawApr 19, 1990
HB 1061-FN (1990)Interim Study
relative to old age assistance and aid to the permanently and totally disabled.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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 14, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 1990
HB 1074 (1990)Became Law
relative to annual audits of consumer cooperative associations.
Rep. Apple (Merr 9) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Public Affairs Property - Real and Personal

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–3.

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✓SenateMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 10, 1990✓LawJun 9, 1990
relative to the 2-year statute of limitations on actions to recover pecuniary penalties and forfeitures and authorizing interception of wire or oral communications regarding solid and hazardous waste violations and regarding securities fraud.
Rep. Packard (Hills 15) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–5.

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✓SenateMar 29, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJan 1, 1991
authorizing the department of environmental services to clean up the Gilson Road waste site and making an appropriation therefor, relative to the waste management council, and relative to toxics in packaging.
Rep. McCann (Hills 31) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Environment - Administration

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–1.

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 14, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
relative to the order of the placement of candidates' names on ballots.

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 7–4; 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 14, 1990✕SenateMar 27, 1990Governor✕LawMar 27, 1990
relative to capital murder.
Rep. Gage (Rock 13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–8; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 182–140 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Jasper.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. T. Gage.

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateMar 29, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJan 1, 1991
relative to laws regarding children and minors.

House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–4; 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 14, 1990✓SenateMar 29, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
relative to liability of expenses for minors and children.
Rep. McCain (Rock 11) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Children

House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–6; 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 14, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawApr 27, 1990
relative to the statute of limitations on prosecutions for sexual assault offenses against children.
Rep. Pierce (Ches 17) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a division

In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1990

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateMar 20, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawApr 27, 1990
relative to the interstate agreement on qualification of educational personnel.
Rep. Carter (Merr 5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateMar 8, 1990✓GovernorMar 23, 1990✓LawMay 22, 1990
relative to DWI offenses and establishing a committee to study
Rep. Gage (Rock 13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–5; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1990

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateMar 20, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
creating a committee to study the passenger motor vehicle insurance market in New Hampshire.
Rep. Fraser (Merr 6) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateMar 29, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawApr 27, 1990
HB 1309 (1990)Became Law
relative to a public grant for the Gunstock Area ski resort's snowmaking.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–6; 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 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 19, 1990✓LawApr 19, 1990
HB 1312-FN (1990)Interim Study
relative to employee prescription drug benefits and health care centers.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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, 1990SenateMar 27, 1990Governor✕LawApr 19, 1990
relative to eligibility under the aid to the permanently and totally disabled program.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Appropriations recommended Recommended, but Not Funded, 15–2.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 225–71 on a division

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseJul 1, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJul 1, 1990
HB 1362-FN (1990)Interim Study
relative to penalties for DWI offenses.
Rep. Spencer (Straf 4) House Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–6.

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

Motion Failed 88–225 on a division

Moved by Rep. Spencer.

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 14, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 1990
HB 1399-FN-A (1990)Interim Study
to impose a statewide property tax and a personal income tax and making an tax relief fund.
Rep. Hall (Merr 7) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–5.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 263–59 on a roll call

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990HouseFeb 14, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 1990
relative to requiring medical services providers to bill the parent responsible for providing medical or dental insurance for a child under a support decree.

House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseFeb 14, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 1990
relative to surrogacy.

House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 49–254 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Green.

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 10, 1990✓LawJan 1, 1991
relative to the board of registration in medicine and the pharmacy board.
Rep. McCain (Rock 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateMar 15, 1990Governor✕Law