The House, Tuesday, May 14, 1991

The House took up 64 bills: 20 together on the consent calendar, then 45 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 78
Votes Taken
5 roll calls, 1 division43 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 133 (1991)Became Law
relative to the right to know law.
Rep. Holbrook (Belk 13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Right to Know

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 21, 1991✓SenateMay 7, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 242-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the powers of county conventions.
Rep. R. Campbell (Belk 5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Internal Affairs Counties

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 13, 1991✓SenateMay 2, 1991✓GovernorMay 28, 1991✓LawJul 27, 1991
HB 271-FN (1991)Became Law
to study the purchasing policies of the technical institute and the technical colleges.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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✓SenateMay 7, 1991✓GovernorMay 28, 1991✓LawJul 27, 1991
HB 307-FN (1991)Died
establishing a committee to review New Hampshire's bankruptcy laws.
Rep. Chambers (Graf 12) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer 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✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateMay 7, 1991Governor✕Law
HB 311 (1991)Became Law
confirming an exemption from registration for securities listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation National Market System or on the Chicago Board Options Exchange.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks Banking and Finance

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✓SenateMay 7, 1991✓GovernorMay 28, 1991✓LawJul 27, 1991
HB 363-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to criminal record checks and fees charged for criminal record checks.
Rep. W. Johnson (Merr 5) House Judiciary 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✓HouseApr 9, 1991✓SenateMay 7, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 406 (1991)Became Law
relative to modification of support orders.
Rep. Spear (Ches 13) 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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateMay 7, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawAug 9, 1991
HB 684-FN-A (1991)Became Law
regarding the committee to study conservation and preservation of state historic flags and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Wall (Straf 4) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs 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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 13, 1991✓SenateMay 2, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991
HB 688 (1991)Became Law
relative to the Mount Washington Regional and the Berlin Municipal Airports.
Rep. Nelson (Coos 8) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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✓HouseApr 2, 1991✓SenateMay 7, 1991✓GovernorJun 24, 1991✓LawJun 24, 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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJun 10, 1991
SB 122-FN (1991)Became Law
exempting certain solid waste districts from application fees.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 26, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 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

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, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 138-FN (1991)Died
establishing a committee to study the bidding process on state construction projects.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Study Committees and Commissions

House Public Works recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 05/16/1991

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 26, 1991✕HouseMay 16, 1991Governor✕LawMay 16, 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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 12, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991
SB 157-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to bingo.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Regulated Revenues 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. Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawAug 9, 1991
SB 171-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to discrimination in the workplace.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–3; a minority, Re-refer to Committee.

Re-ref

Motion Failed 112–216 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Gary Daniels.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
SB 173-FN-A (1991)Died
relative to senior "meals on wheels" and senior transportation and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Appropriations Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Appropriations recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 185–161 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Salatiello.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✕GovernorMay 27, 1991✕LawMay 28, 1991
SB 176-FN (1991)Died
relative to ophthalmic dispensing.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–7.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 122–200 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. R. Buckley.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✕HouseMay 14, 1991Governor✕LawMay 14, 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 Appropriations 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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 26, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓Law
SB 191-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to fines and to loss of driver's license and plates for court defaults and increasing drivers' license fees.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation 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. Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓Introduced✓SenateFeb 19, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 20-FN (1991)Died
establishing a committee to study the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Study Committees and Commissions

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 7, 1991✕HouseMay 14, 1991Governor✕LawMay 14, 1991
SB 202-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to due process in the liquor commission's proceedings.
Sen. Russman (SD19) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

House Regulated Revenues recommended Re-refer to Committee, 8–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 28, 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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–0.

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 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991Governor✕Law
SB 223 (1991)Died
relative to prohibiting the study committee established under 1989, 281:1 from considering whether to move or relocate the Dover toll plaza.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Public Works Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 05/16/1991

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 21, 1991✕HouseMay 28, 1991Governor✕LawMay 28, 1991
SB 225-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the higher educational building corporation and loan eligibility.
Sen. W. King (SD2) 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 20, 1991✓LawAug 19, 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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

Re-ref

Motion Failed 37–308 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Brian Cole.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 26, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 61-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to speedy payments for the care of children in foster homes.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Appropriations Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–4.

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 21, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 12, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991
SB 67-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to establishing a study committee to study the feasibility of revising the school building aid formula.
Sen. Hough (SD5) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 05/16/1991

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawAug 9, 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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–3.

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 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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–6.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 14, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 74-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the use of funds appropriated for catastrophic illness care.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–1; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 26, 1991
SB 75 (1991)Died
relative to bargaining rights for state employees.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Employment

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–5.

Re-ref

Motion Failed 108–224 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Ron Dunn.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✕HouseMay 14, 1991Governor✕LawMay 14, 1991
SB 85-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to women's sports.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Education Senate Public Affairs

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 219–95 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 19, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawAug 9, 1991
SB 86-FN (1991)Died
to create low salt districts within the state highway system.
Sen. Pressly (SD12) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 21, 1991✕HouseMay 14, 1991Governor✕LawMay 14, 1991