The House, Thursday, February 15, 1990

The House took up 53 bills: 27 together on the consent calendar, then 26 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 41
Votes Taken
11 roll calls, 2 divisions18 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.

establishing a committee to study medical injury compensation and discipline of physicians.
Rep. Burling (Sull 1) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateMar 29, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
relative to welfare costs paid by the county to the state of New Hampshire.
Rep. Barry (Hills 10) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Appropriations recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseFeb 15, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1990
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.

House Appropriations 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 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
to increase the real estate transfer tax for the biennium ending June 30, 1991.
Rep. Ahrens (Hills 13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 217–87 on a roll call

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 8, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 20, 1990✓LawFeb 20, 1990
relative to marital masters and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Phelps (Merr 1) House Judiciary Senate Finance

House Appropriations 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✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJul 1, 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), 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 165–141 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 154–154 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Chase.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 155–154 on a roll call

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 26, 1990✓LawApr 26, 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.

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 20, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawApr 27, 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).

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 200–93 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Majority Committee Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 205–90 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateMar 20, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
allowing group I members to purchase out-of-state service as creditable service in the New Hampshire retirement system, relative to the participation of certain organizations in the New Hampshire retirement

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–7.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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 29, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJul 1, 1990
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 Appropriations recommended Recommended, but Not Funded, 16–2.

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

Motion Failed 144–160 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Micklon.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✕HouseJul 1, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJul 1, 1990
relative to drug and alcohol education, prevention, and student assistance counseling and referral programs.

House Appropriations 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 188–102 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✕SenateMar 22, 1990Governor✕LawMar 22, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 201–104 on a roll call

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 8, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 23, 1990✓Law
relative to the definition of hazardous waste and the hazardous waste cleanup fund and establishing a committee to study medical
Rep. Hanselman (Hills 17) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Environment - Administration

House Appropriations 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✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
HB 1421 (1990)Interim Study
relative to admissibility of evidence in juvenile certification proceedings.
Rep. McCain (Rock 11) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Children

House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Mccain.

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990HouseFeb 15, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 1990
relative to adjustments to the operating budget for fiscal year 1990 and fiscal year 1991.
Rep. Kidder (Merr 2) House Appropriations Senate Finance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 203–105 on a roll call

In the record: Concur

✓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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 199–110 on a roll call

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1990✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 20, 1990✓Law
to increase the beer tax for the biennium ending June 30, 1991.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1990✓HouseFeb 8, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 20, 1990✓LawFeb 20, 1990
relative to motor vehicle road tolls and fees and a gasoline floor tax.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Public Works Senate Ways and Means Transportation and Highways

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 231–73 on a roll call

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1990✓HouseFeb 8, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 23, 1990✓LawApr 1, 1990
requiring the state to fully fund costs to political subdivisions resulting from executive department rules regarding local programs.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 225–82 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Young.

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✕HouseJul 1, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawJul 1, 1990