The House, Thursday, April 29, 1993

The House took up 63 bills: 16 together on the consent calendar, then 47 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 64
Votes Taken
3 roll calls31 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 110 (1993)Became Law
relative to use and derivative use immunity.
Rep. A. Record (Hills 27) 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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseMar 3, 1993✓SenateApr 20, 1993✓GovernorMay 17, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
HB 131 (1993)Became Law
repealing a penalty provision regarding anabolic steroids.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseFeb 18, 1993✓SenateApr 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawJun 23, 1993
HB 297 (1993)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the economic and environmental benefits of conversion to propane gas.
Rep. Daigle (Hills 28) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseMar 16, 1993✓SenateApr 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawAug 22, 1993
HB 313 (1993)Became Law
relative to mortgage insurance.
Rep. Pepino (Hills 40) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseFeb 18, 1993✓SenateApr 20, 1993✓GovernorMay 24, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
HB 340 (1993)Became Law
relative to technical changes in the small employer insurance law.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseMar 16, 1993✓SenateApr 8, 1993✓GovernorMay 24, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
HB 348 (1993)Became Law
standardizing forms used by insurance companies for medical benefits claims.
Rep. K. Foster (Ches 19) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseMar 16, 1993✓SenateApr 20, 1993✓GovernorMay 17, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
HB 399 (1993)Became Law
removing a certain portion of the blue laws regarding Sunday business activity and relative to certain police regulations.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseMar 3, 1993✓SenateApr 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
removing the requirement that courts approve temporary transfers of county prisoners.
Rep. Record (Hills 27) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseMar 3, 1993✓SenateApr 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawJun 23, 1993
modifying the bail statutes relative to persons arrested for violating certain protective orders.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseMar 4, 1993✓SenateApr 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
HB 521 (1993)Became Law
relative to maternity benefits.
Rep. Braiterman (Merr 3) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseFeb 18, 1993✓SenateApr 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 9, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
HB 560 (1993)Became Law
changing procedures regarding appointment of guardians of minors.
Rep. Burling (Sull 1) 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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓HouseMar 3, 1993✓SenateApr 20, 1993✓GovernorMay 17, 1993✓LawMay 17, 1993
requiring state agencies to purchase recycled materials.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓HouseMar 16, 1993✓SenateApr 20, 1993✓GovernorMay 17, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1994
SB 111 (1993)Became Law
relative to penalties for issuing bad checks.
Sen. Russman (SD19) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 18, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993✓GovernorJun 9, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
SB 134 (1993)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the need for reasonable standards and procedures for contracting services by the state.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 17, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993✓GovernorMay 18, 1993✓LawJul 17, 1993
establishing joint corrections study and an advisory study committee and authorizing the hiring of a private consultant or consultants to study the long-term needs for correctional facilities in New Hampshire, providing for design of the g

House Corrections and Criminal Justice 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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 17, 1993✓HouseMay 11, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓Law
requiring an animal population fee in addition to licensure fees for certain dogs and establishing a state animal population control program and making an appropriation therefor.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 16, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 9, 1993✓Law
SB 159 (1993)Became Law
relative to technological development and relative to inventor assistance and making an appropriation therefor.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 24, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
relative to the OHRV fund and exempting certain all-terrain vehicles from being equipped with headlights and brake lights.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Transportation 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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 4, 1993✓HouseMay 11, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawJun 23, 1993
relative to the distribution of meals and rooms tax revenue and establishing a minimum annual amount to be appropriated for revenue distribution to cities and towns.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJul 2, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1994
relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of corrections and requiring the legislative budget assistant to review and update the unclassified positions salary allocation study.

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–2.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 194–161 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 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 18, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
relative to kindergarten programs in local school districts and requiring an appropriation therefor.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education 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 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✕HouseMay 20, 1993Governor✕LawMay 20, 1993
allowing the state to acquire rail properties for other transportation purposes, including recreational trails and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 15, 1993✓LawAug 14, 1993
increasing the fee charged by the state on returned checks and making technical changes relating to enrollment and administrative provisions.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Education Senate Banks Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 18, 1993✓HouseMay 11, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
allowing the director of the division of human services to reorganize the rules of the medical assistance program.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 18, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993✓GovernorMay 17, 1993✓LawJul 16, 1993
relative to the New Hampshire real estate practice act.

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993✓GovernorJul 1, 1993✓Law
relative to supplemental allowances for retirement system members.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✕HouseMay 4, 1993Governor✕LawMay 4, 1993
SB 196 (1993)Became Law
relative to municipal economic development, establishing a committee to study regional and local economic development, and establishing an economic development matching grants program and making an appropriation therefor.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 24, 1993✓LawAug 23, 1993
relative to the payment of medical benefits to certain group II retirement system members.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✕HouseMay 25, 1993Governor✕LawMay 25, 1993
clarifying the applicability of the meals and rooms tax to colleges and universities.
Sen. Hough (SD5) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateMar 24, 1993✓HouseMay 11, 1993✓GovernorJun 9, 1993✓LawJun 9, 1993
relative to the children's health plan and making an appropriation therefor.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✕GovernorJul 2, 1993✕LawSep 15, 1993
relative to advance reservations on rooms.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 11, 1993✓GovernorJun 9, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
providing a cost of living adjustment for group II permanent firemen members of the New Hampshire retirement system.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✕HouseJan 5, 1994Governor✕LawJan 5, 1994
relative to criminal history checks for school personnel, applicants for certification or renewal, and contracted personnel.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Education Senate Judiciary Education - General

House Education 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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
establishing a revenue-neutral initial public offering exemption for national securities markets and clarifying which securities markets do not qualify for an exemption.

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 18, 1993✕HouseApr 29, 1993Governor✕LawApr 29, 1993
allowing a tax credit against the business profits tax for certain businesses.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Economic Development Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✕HouseJan 11, 1994Governor✕LawJan 11, 1994
changing the penalties for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice 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 4, 1993✓SenateFeb 18, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993Governor✕Law
relative to a capital appropriation for state house repairs.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 18, 1993Governor✕Law
SB 65 (1993)Became Law
requiring health care providers to disclose an ownership interest in any entity to which they refer patients.

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 18, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993✓GovernorJun 29, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
changing the name of Civil Rights Day to Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 163–199 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Bell.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 11, 1993✕HouseApr 29, 1993Governor✕LawApr 29, 1993
SB 76 (1993)Became Law
establishing the right of a New Hampshire manufacturer to be indemnified by the purchaser or lessee of a New Hampshire product for injury or damage caused by such product.

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 16, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993✓GovernorJun 15, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
relative to resellers of telecommunication services.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–3; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Failed 142–216 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 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✕HouseApr 29, 1993Governor✕LawApr 29, 1993
SB 78 (1993)Became Law
requiring that student records of transferring students be provided upon request.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 11, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993✓GovernorMay 17, 1993✓LawJul 16, 1993
SB 79 (1993)Became Law
also known as the "Kimberly Goss Act", limiting persons arrested for a violent offense while on parole or probation for a similar offense from receiving bail.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice 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 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993✓GovernorJun 15, 1993✓LawAug 14, 1993
SB 87 (1993)Became Law
relative to capital access and the business finance authority and capital formation; and relative to ambulatory care clinics.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Economic Development Senate Economic Development Housing

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 11, 1993✓GovernorJun 29, 1993✓LawJun 29, 1993
relative to the National Science Foundation's statewide systemic initiatives program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Hough (SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 11, 1993✓GovernorJun 10, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
SB 94 (1993)Became Law
relative to workforce development, making an appropriation to support a pilot satellite program in Haverhill, establishing a job training program, and making an appropriation therefor, and establishing a study committee to assess the impac

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Gross & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadlines

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJul 2, 1993✓LawJul 2, 1993