The House, Tuesday, April 30, 1991

The House took up 51 bills: 20 together on the consent calendar, then 35 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
2 roll calls29 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 244-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing a committee to examine whether the state commission for human rights should be authorized to levy administrative fines and award compensatory damages.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments 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, 1991✓HouseFeb 13, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJun 26, 1991
HB 319-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing a committee on access to health care.
Rep. Fair (Merr 7) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Public and Mental Health

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 6, 1991✓SenateApr 2, 1991✓GovernorMay 20, 1991✓LawJul 19, 1991
HB 335 (1991)Became Law
relative to license plates for antique motor cars.
Rep. Vaughn (Rock 27) 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, 1991✓HouseMar 6, 1991✓SenateApr 9, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawJul 12, 1991
HB 428-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the enforcement and administration of state taxes by the department of revenue administration.
Rep. Crutchley (Ches 8) 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 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991
HB 452-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to solicitation of prostitutes.
Rep. Nardi (Hills 35) 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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 13, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawMay 13, 1991
HB 490-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to continuation of state health and dental insurance benefits for state employees called for active duty between August 2, 1990, and March 15, 1991.
Rep. W. McCann (Straf 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 7, 1991✓SenateApr 9, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawMay 13, 1991
HB 530-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to marital arbitration.
Rep. Record (Hills 23) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawMay 13, 1991
HB 567 (1991)Became Law
relative to stepparent's visitation rights.
Rep. Maviglio (Belk 1) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawJul 12, 1991
SB 100-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to simulcast wagering.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 13, 1991✓HouseApr 23, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawMay 13, 1991
SB 11-A (1991)Became Law
appropriating funds for a new courthouse in Rockingham county.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

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

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. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJun 10, 1991
SB 117-FN-A (1991)Died
relative to expenditures by the public works bureau, extending certain lapse dates, making adjustments to certain bond authorizations, making certain appropriations, relative to the port authority, and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

House Public Works recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✕HouseApr 30, 1991Governor✕LawApr 30, 1991
SB 128-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to the development of an electronic benefit transfer system and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 14-A (1991)Became Law
relative to environmental and engineering studies and acquisition of rights-of-way for the construction of a truck lane on United States Route 2 in Jefferson, New Hampshire, and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Oleson (SD1) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

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. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 149-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to reimbursing certain school cooperatives for certain expenses and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Pressly (SD12) House Education Senate Finance Education - General

House Education 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 12, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991
SB 156-FN-A (1992)Died
establishing a committee to study the SAU structure within the state of New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Re-refer to Committee, 20–0.

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

Motion Failed 161–186 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Jacobson.

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✕HouseJan 8, 1992Governor✕LawJan 8, 1992
SB 170-FN-A (1991)Became Law
to study the revenue structure in New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

House Ways and Means 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 11, 1991✓LawJun 11, 1991
SB 180-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the hearings process on tax abatements for property taxes.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Municipal and County Government Senate Internal Affairs Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 26, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓Law
SB 19-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing penalties and fines for use of blue lights by any person other than a law enforcement officer.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments Motor Vehicles

House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–6.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 5, 1991✓HouseApr 30, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
SB 210-FN-A (1991)Died
relative to drugged driving and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991Governor✕Law
SB 222-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to a study of alternative transportation.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 26, 1991✓HouseApr 30, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 26, 1991
SB 3-A (1991)Became Law
relative to exit 10 on the Spaulding turnpike and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

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. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 41-A (1991)Became Law
relative to the construction of a fire training academy for New Hampshire fire fighters and making an appropriation therefor, and relative to motor vehicle records fees.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Re-refer to Committee, 11–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 281–71 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. O'Rourke.

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. Gross,Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 26, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 55-A (1991)Became Law
relative to replacing the Warren Bridge on New Hampshire Route 25 and extending the deadline for completion of a study.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 26, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 64-A (1991)Became Law
relative to the superior courthouse in Nashua and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

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

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. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 12, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991
SB 68-FN (1991)Died
relative to the transportation of animals in open trucks.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Transportation Senate Transportation

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 19, 1991✕HouseApr 30, 1991Governor✕LawApr 30, 1991
SB 7-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to an industrial research center at the university of New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Education Senate Economic Development Education - Finance

House Education 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 5, 1991✓LawJun 5, 1991
SB 71-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to superior court justices.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Judiciary Senate Internal Affairs Courts and Procedure

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 28, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 72-FN-A (1991)Became Law
establishing and continually appropriating a fund for the purchase of vaccines.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross, Chambers & Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 14, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 91 (1991)Died
relative to the disclosure of discoverable materials in product liability actions.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Civil Actions

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✕HouseApr 30, 1991Governor✕LawApr 30, 1991