The House, Thursday, May 16, 1991

The House took up 23 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 80
Votes Taken
4 roll calls23 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 245 (1991)Became Law
prohibiting pre-season baiting.
Rep. Kinney (Straf 6) 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✓HouseMar 13, 1991✓SenateMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJun 10, 1991
HB 447 (1991)Became Law
relative to bulk commodities.
Rep. Millard (Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Public Affairs

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✓SenateMay 7, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 26, 1991
HB 54-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the laws regarding children in need of services.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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 20, 1991✓SenateMay 15, 1991✓GovernorMay 28, 1991✓LawMay 28, 1991
HB 604 (1991)Became Law
granting rulemaking authority to the division of waste management relative to special waste and defining special waste.
Rep. Millard (Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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✓SenateMay 9, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991
HB 607 (1991)Became Law
permitting actions for damages resulting from violations of workers compensation laws by bidders on construction contracts, relative to tort immunity for self-insured pools and increasing the size of the compensation appeals board.
Rep. O'Rourke (Hills 35) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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✓SenateMay 2, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 617-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to fishing permits for certain head-injured persons.
Rep. Kinney (Straf 6) 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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 13, 1991✓SenateMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJun 10, 1991
HB 620-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the transportation of alcohol in open containers.
Rep. N. Ford (Hills 24) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 101–197 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. John Sytek.

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 9, 1991✓GovernorJun 5, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 785-FN-A (1991)Died
relative to the state's purchase and renovation of land and buildings in the capitol area government center and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16)

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Chambers.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 197–119 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

✓IntroducedMay 9, 1991✓HouseMay 28, 1991SenateJun 11, 1991Governor✕LawJun 17, 1992
HR 21 (1992)Died
affirming revenue estimates for fiscal years 1992 and 1993.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 20) House Ways and Means State Government

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedApr 2, 1991✕HouseMay 27, 1992
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

House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Chambers.

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

✓IntroducedApr 2, 1991✓SenateMay 7, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJun 10, 1991
SB 110 (1991)Died
relative to protection of first amendment rights of students.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Judiciary Senate Education Education - General

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–8; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✕HouseMay 16, 1991Governor✕LawMay 16, 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.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 75–227 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. W. Mccann.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 26, 1991✕HouseMay 16, 1991Governor✕LawMay 16, 1991
SB 157-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to bingo.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Chambers.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawAug 9, 1991
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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–3.

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 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 11, 1991✓LawJun 11, 1991
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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Chambers.

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

✓Introduced✓SenateFeb 19, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 208-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the administration of the tax on legacies and successions and other tax laws relating to decedents.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Chambers.

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, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓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.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 170–137 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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 21, 1991✕HouseMay 28, 1991Governor✕LawMay 28, 1991
SB 42-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the board of podiatry, the board of registration in medicine, emergency medical technicians, and the possession of non-controlled prescription drugs for emergency use.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration 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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
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 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 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJul 1, 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.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawAug 9, 1991