The House, Tuesday, January 14, 1992

The House took up 41 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 13
Votes Taken
4 roll calls41 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.

CACR 2 (1992)Died
relating to biennial legislative sessions. providing that the general court shall meet biennially.
Rep. J. Flanders (Rock 10) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 6–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 102–238 on a roll call

In the record: Majority Report: Ought to Pass

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Gross.

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✕HouseJan 14, 1992SenateVoters
HB 280-FN (1992)Died
relative to motor vehicle emissions control requirements for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.
Rep. Stewart (Graf 4) House Environment and Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✕HouseJan 14, 1992SenateGovernor✕LawJan 14, 1992
HB 404-FN (1992)Died
requiring the introduction of legislation in the 1993 session relative to the joint board of engineers, architects, land surveyors, foresters and natural scientists.
Rep. L. Smith (Hills 21) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Executive Departments

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 01/16/1992

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseJan 16, 1992✕SenateApr 21, 1992Governor✕LawApr 21, 1992
HB 410-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to alternatives to incarceration and requiring the commissioner of the department of safety to review and make legislative recommendations on the point system as it applies to habitual offenders.
Rep. Jasper (Hills 19) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary 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✓HouseJan 14, 1992✓SenateMar 19, 1992✓GovernorApr 3, 1992✓LawJul 1, 1992
HB 422 (1992)Died
relative to the use of excess campaign contributions by individuals who do not accept expenditure limitations.
Rep. Gilmore (Straf 7) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Public Affairs Elections

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseJan 14, 1992✕SenateMar 19, 1992Governor✕LawMar 19, 1992
HB 477-FN (1992)Died
relative to public hearings, notice, and the filing of rules under the administrative procedure act.
Rep. Roulston (Rock 20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseJan 14, 1992✕SenateApr 16, 1992Governor✕LawApr 16, 1992
HB 524-FN (1992)Died
to allow municipalities to determine the net income requirements under the optional adjusted elderly property tax exemption.
Rep. Holmes (Merr 13) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✕HouseJan 14, 1992SenateGovernor✕LawJan 14, 1992
HB 526-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to transfers to the state prison.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) 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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseJan 14, 1992✓SenateApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 6, 1992✓LawJul 5, 1992
HB 527-FN-A (1992)Became Law
licensing speech-language pathologists and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Dunn (Merr 21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 01/16/1992

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseFeb 12, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓LawJul 1, 1992
HB 564-FN (1992)Became Law
enabling towns and cities to establish heritage commissions.
Rep. Connell (Rock 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseJan 14, 1992✓SenateMar 19, 1992✓GovernorApr 20, 1992✓LawJun 19, 1992
HB 584-FN (1992)Died
relative to mandatory automobile insurance.
Rep. Pelley (Straf 10) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Motor Vehicles

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 135–207 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Pelley.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✕HouseJan 14, 1992SenateGovernor✕LawJan 14, 1992
HB 585-FN (1992)Became Law
recodifying the laws relative to emergency medical services.
Rep. Cowenhoven (Hills 9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–2.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseJan 30, 1992✓SenateMar 24, 1992✓GovernorApr 13, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
HB 599-FN (1992)Died
relative to the storage and disposal of low-level radioactive waste.
Rep. Arnesen (Graf 7) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–2; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 01/16/1992

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✕HouseJan 23, 1992SenateGovernor✕LawJan 23, 1992
HB 616-FN (1992)Died
relative to discrimination in insurance policies.
Rep. Braiterman (Merr 3) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Insurance

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–2; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 159–173 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Fillion.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✕HouseJan 14, 1992SenateGovernor✕LawJan 14, 1992
HB 632-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to administrative due process hearings concerning special education disputes and establishing a committee to study alternative methods of dispute resolution for the special education of educationally disabled students.
Rep. Skinner (Rock 21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education 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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseJan 14, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓Law
HB 646-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to the disposal of certain solid waste products and leaf and yard waste.
Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseJan 14, 1992✓SenateApr 16, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
HB 689-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to implied consent and administrative motor vehicle license suspension.
Rep. Spencer (Straf 4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

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

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 3, 1992✓SenateApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 14, 1992✓LawJul 13, 1992
HB 693-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to forfeiture of items seized in connection with controlled drug offenses.
Rep. Jasper (Hills 19) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–5.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 01/16/1992

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseJan 30, 1992✓SenateApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawJun 11, 1992
HB 699-FN (1992)Died
relative to solid waste reduction.
Rep. B. Hall (Hills 16) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 01/16/1992

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✕HouseJan 16, 1992SenateGovernor✕LawJan 16, 1992
HB 730-FN (1992)Died
imposing a fee on all motor vehicles and granting certain rulemaking authority to the division of air resources.
Rep. E. Greene (Rock 18) House Environment and Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✕HouseJan 14, 1992SenateGovernor✕LawJan 14, 1992
HB 740-FN (1992)Became Law
increasing political expenditure limitations for certain candidates, relative to the penalty for exceeding total expenditure limitations, establishing a campaign spending administrative account, relative to reporting requirements for candi
Rep. Flanagan (Rock 8) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Public Affairs Elections

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–0.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseJan 30, 1992✓SenateApr 16, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓LawMay 18, 1992
HB 762-FN (1992)Died
to incorporate the inhabitants of the northeasterly part of Laconia into a separate town to be known as Weirs Beach, with all the privileges and immunities of other towns in this state.
Rep. Rosen (Belk 9) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–4.

Int study

Motion Failed 142–212 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Holbrook.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseJan 14, 1992✕SenateMar 26, 1992Governor✕LawMar 26, 1992
SB 120-FN-A (1992)Became Law
establishing a task force on a sunset review process and the authority of the general court to disapprove proposed administrative rules.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments

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✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseJan 14, 1992✓GovernorFeb 20, 1992✓LawFeb 20, 1992
SB 154-FN (1992)Died
relative to the jurisdiction of state police employees.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Judiciary Senate Transportation

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 21, 1991✕HouseJan 14, 1992Governor✕LawJan 14, 1992
SB 193-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to limits on motorboat speeds.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Transportation Senate Wildlife and Recreation Environment - Conservation

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–0.

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✓HouseJan 14, 1992✓GovernorFeb 27, 1992✓LawFeb 27, 1992
SB 27-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to extended terms of imprisonment for assault crimes where the victim or perpetrator is a law enforcement officer.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–6.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 5, 1991✓HouseJan 14, 1992✓GovernorFeb 18, 1992✓LawApr 18, 1992
SB 81 (1992)Died
relative to damages for wrongful death.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 5, 1991✕HouseJan 14, 1992Governor✕LawJan 14, 1992