The House, Tuesday, March 27, 1990

The House took up 65 bills: 33 together on the consent calendar, then 44 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 49
Votes Taken
1 roll call, 2 divisions33 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.

HB 1003 (1990)Became Law
relative to prima facie speed limits on local roads.
Rep. Schmidtchen (Rock 23) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateMar 15, 1990✓GovernorApr 10, 1990✓LawJun 9, 1990
HB 1016 (1990)Became Law
relative to altering municipal highway classifications.
Rep. Beaton (Merr 3) House Municipal and County Government Senate Capital Budget Municipalities

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateMar 8, 1990✓GovernorApr 13, 1990✓LawApr 13, 1990
HB 1081 (1990)Became Law
relative to the membership of the fish and game commission.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 18, 1990✓SenateMar 6, 1990✓GovernorApr 10, 1990✓LawJun 9, 1990
HB 1104 (1990)Became Law
relative to the motor vehicle laws.
Rep. Gordon (Ches 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateMar 6, 1990✓GovernorApr 10, 1990✓LawJun 9, 1990
HB 1136 (1990)Became Law
relative to filing of annual reports with the secretary of state.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 18, 1990✓SenateMar 8, 1990✓GovernorApr 13, 1990✓LawJun 12, 1990
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateMar 20, 1990✓GovernorApr 10, 1990✓LawApr 10, 1990
relative to sand dunes and establishing a study committee relative to wetlands board matters.
Rep. Vartanian (Rock 20) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateMar 15, 1990✓GovernorApr 10, 1990✓LawApr 10, 1990
requiring the fish and game department to submit a shellfish management plan.
Rep. Scanlan (Graf 11) House Fish and Game Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Fish & Game

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 18, 1990✓SenateMar 8, 1990✓GovernorApr 13, 1990✓LawJun 12, 1990
HB 1341 (1990)Became Law
establishing a maximum speed limit on the Piscataquog River in the town of Goffstown and the city of Manchester.
Rep. Hunter (Hills 6) House Transportation Senate Transportation

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateMar 6, 1990✓GovernorApr 19, 1990✓LawJun 18, 1990
relative to certain general fund fees and revenues and certification of wastewater treatment plant operators.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1990✓HouseFeb 8, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990Governor✕Law
relative to the issuing of trapping licenses.
Rep. Barry (Hills 43) House Fish and Game Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Fish & Game

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseJan 9, 1990✓SenateMar 8, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJan 1, 1991
HB 412-FN-A (1990)Interim Study
to provide tax credits for employees under the business profits tax.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 3) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–0.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the House 242–76 on a division

In the record: Take from Table

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 31, 1989HouseMar 27, 1990SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 1990
HB 490 (1990)Became Law
establishing a speed limit on a portion of the Connecticut

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseJan 4, 1990✓SenateMar 6, 1990✓GovernorApr 13, 1990✓LawJun 12, 1990
making technical changes in the election laws.
Rep. Flanagan (Rock 8) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Public Affairs Elections

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 22, 1989✓SenateJan 11, 1990✓GovernorApr 19, 1990✓LawJun 18, 1990
relative to the disposition of acquired or abandoned rail properties.
Rep. Hoar (Rock 6) House Transportation Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseJan 4, 1990✓SenateMar 8, 1990✓GovernorApr 13, 1990✓LawJun 12, 1990
imposing minimum mandatory sentences for felonious use of firearms.
Rep. Pepino (Hills 37) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseJan 31, 1990✓SenateMar 15, 1990✓GovernorApr 13, 1990✓LawJun 12, 1990
to protect and preserve the tenth amendment to the United States Constitution.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 18, 1990✓SenateMar 15, 1990
extending the reporting date for the committee to study corporal punishment and the licensing and regulation of private kindergartens and nursery schools in the state.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Education Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 18, 1990✕HouseMar 27, 1990Governor✕LawMar 27, 1990
establishing a New Hampshire heritage trail and making an appropriation therfor.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 1, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawApr 28, 1990
SB 313-A (1990)Became Law
relative to the Nashua courthouse and making an appropriation therefor.

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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 1, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawApr 28, 1990
relative to court-ordered commitments, suspended sentences, and senior assistant attorneys general.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary 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✓SenateJan 18, 1990✓HouseMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawJun 27, 1990
relative to the Spaulding Turnpike and making an appropriation therefor.

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 23, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawApr 28, 1990
relative to the raising of funds by the trust fund for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 16, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawJun 27, 1990
establishing a medicaid reimbursement program for handicapped children and making an appropriation therefor.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 16, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawJun 27, 1990
providing a 5 percent cost of living adjustment for group II members of the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 8, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
providing a 5 percent cost of living adjustment for group I retirement system members and providing a 10 percent cost of living adjustment for teachers retired prior to July 1, 1957.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 1, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawJun 30, 1990
SB 352-FN (1990)Interim Study
relative to the imposition of and time payment schedules for court-ordered fines for misdemeanors or violations and relative to certain
Sen. Heath (SD3) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 15–1.

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, 1990✓SenateJan 16, 1990HouseMar 27, 1990Governor✕LawMay 3, 1990
relative to medical and surgical benefits for the children and making a supplemental appropriation to the New Hampshire retirement system.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓HouseApr 11, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
relative to disciplinary actions against and expiration and renewal of licenses for licensees of the barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics board and making an appropriation for sending out license renewal notices.
Sen. Bass (SD11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 18, 1990✓HouseApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
SB 372-FN (1990)Interim Study
relative to suspension or revocation of the motor vehicle license or privilege to drive.
Sen. Heath (SD3) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Interim Study (IS), 13–2.

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, 1990✓SenateJan 18, 1990HouseMar 27, 1990Governor✕LawMay 3, 1990
relative to compulsory school attendance and to home education.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education 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 301–27 on a division

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 8, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
to permit group II members to purchase out-of-state service as creditable service in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. Delahunty (SD22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 30, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawJul 1, 1990
relative to medical examiners and making an appropriation therfor.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 1, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
relative to insurance of accounts, interstate banking, and other matters regarding financial institutions.

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Sherman Packard.

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 30, 1990✓HouseMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 13, 1990✓LawApr 13, 1990
relative to confidential communications between certain victims and counselors and relative to domestic violence.
Sen. Krasker (SD24) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary 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✓SenateFeb 8, 1990✓HouseMar 27, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawMay 27, 1990
relative to the Spaulding turnpike.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 23, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
relative to drivers' license suspensions for drug offenses.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Judiciary Senate Transportation Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Failed 99–228 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Jasper.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 18, 1990✕HouseMar 27, 1990Governor✕LawMar 27, 1990
SB 398 (1990)Became Law
relative to the east-west highway study.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 23, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
relative to fines imposed for DWI.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Judiciary Senate Transportation Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 18, 1990✓HouseApr 11, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJan 1, 1991
relative to creditable service for teachers who job share, and to establish a committee to study job-sharing for group I employees.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 18, 1990✓HouseApr 11, 1990Governor✕Law
police standards and training council.

House Executive Departments and Administration 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 16, 1990✕HouseApr 10, 1990Governor✕LawApr 10, 1990
relative to display of materials which are harmful to minors.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 30, 1990✕HouseMar 27, 1990Governor✕LawMar 27, 1990
relative to mandatory waste reduction and recycling for state agencies.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✕HouseJul 1, 1990Governor✕LawJul 1, 1990