The House, Thursday, May 9, 1991

The House took up 52 bills: 19 together on the consent calendar, then 33 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 74
Votes Taken
6 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 118 (1991)Became Law
relative to determination of alimony where one spouse has remarried.
Rep. Record (Hills 23) House Judiciary 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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 5, 1991✓SenateApr 25, 1991✓GovernorMay 20, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 131-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to liability for acts which create situations requiring unnecessary emergency responses.
Rep. Daly (Carr 3) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Judiciary

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 5, 1991✓SenateApr 25, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 168 (1991)Became Law
relative to highway classifications.
Rep. Marsh (Coos 1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Transportation 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 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✓SenateApr 30, 1991✓GovernorMay 20, 1991✓LawJul 19, 1991
HB 169-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the disposition of revenues collected under the land use change tax.
Rep. Robinson (Hills 12) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means

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 19, 1991✓SenateApr 30, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 26, 1991
HB 175-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the hunting of pheasants.
Rep. Theriault (Coos 8) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation 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, 1991✓HouseFeb 12, 1991✓SenateApr 2, 1991✓GovernorMay 20, 1991✓LawMay 20, 1991
HB 203-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the confidentiality of quality assurance records of community mental health centers.
Rep. K. Foster (Ches 17) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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✓HouseMar 5, 1991✓SenateApr 25, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawAug 27, 1991
HB 208-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to annulments of criminal records.
Rep. Sytek (Rock 20) 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 3, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 25, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
HB 325-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to reciprocity of dog training and restricting the use of telemetry equipment.
Rep. Felch (Rock 14) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation 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 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✓SenateApr 2, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJul 2, 1991
HB 330-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the issue of an office of the ombudsman for children.
Rep. W. McCain (Rock 11) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

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✓HouseMar 5, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 29, 1991✓LawAug 28, 1991
HB 352-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the oil discharge and disposal cleanup fund.
Rep. Holbrook (Belk 13) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

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 9, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓Law
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991
HB 445-FN (1991)Became Law
defining "compact parts" of towns and cities with regard to criminal charges for unauthorized use of firearms and firecrackers.
Rep. W. Boucher (Rock 23) 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 19, 1991✓SenateApr 25, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 461-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to notice for out-of-district placement by the court.
Rep. Guest (Graf 12) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Children

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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 25, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawAug 27, 1991
HB 486-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to collection of forfeitures of recognizances by the division of motor vehicles.
Rep. Daly (Carr 3) House Judiciary Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 13, 1991✓SenateApr 9, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 519-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to municipal budget matters and the timber tax.
Rep. Golden (Belk 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Municipalities

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 30, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 26, 1991
HB 572 (1991)Became Law
relative to exclusions in automobile insurance.
Rep. Krueger (Sull 6) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Insurance

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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 30, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 683-FN-A (1991)Became Law
establishing a transportation task force for the twenty-first century and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Marsh (Coos 1) House Transportation Senate Transportation 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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 7, 1991✓SenateApr 30, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
HB 722-FN (1991)Died
relative to the control and regulation of billboards and other advertising devices and establishing an outdoor advertising study committee.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 7, 1991✓SenateApr 30, 1991Governor✕Law
SB 10-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing a study committee on bonuses for veterans who served during the Persian Gulf crisis.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Finance Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Benton.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedApr 2, 1991✓SenateMay 7, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJun 10, 1991
SB 100-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to simulcast wagering.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 13, 1991✓HouseApr 23, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawMay 13, 1991
SB 132-FN (1991)Died
establishing a committee to study an early warning system for monitoring licensed nuclear power plants.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–4; a minority, Re-refer to Committee.

Re-ref

Motion Failed 89–224 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Gary Gilmore.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 21, 1991✕HouseMay 9, 1991Governor✕LawMay 9, 1991
SB 169 (1991)Died
prohibiting steel leg traps.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 111–231 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Tetu.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✕HouseMay 9, 1991Governor✕LawMay 9, 1991
SB 174-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to possessing and dispensing prescription drugs by nonprofit family planning agencies.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 206–149 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Mcgovern.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 26, 1991
SB 181-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the number of winner take all bingo games allowed on one game date and establishing a committee to study certain gambling events.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Regulated Revenues 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, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJun 28, 1991
SB 229 (1991)Became Law
establishing Civil Rights Day and abolishing Fast Day.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Affairs

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 91–262 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Dickinson.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 243–105 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 1991✓SenateMar 21, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorMay 28, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 32-FN (1991)Became Law
permitting district and municipal courts to accept payment of fines by credit card.
Sen. Bass (SD11) House Judiciary Senate Transportation

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–2.

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 14, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorMay 28, 1991✓LawMay 28, 1991
SB 69-FN (1991)Died
relative to certification of professional counselors.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–5; a minority, Re-refer to Committee.

Re-ref

Motion Failed 132–224 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Jonah Wheeler.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✕HouseMay 9, 1991Governor✕LawMay 9, 1991
SB 78-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to loans to municipalities from state revolving loan funds and relative to the state guarantee for the elimination of pollution from public waters.
Sen. St. Jean (SD20) House Public Works Senate Banks

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 19, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991