The House, Tuesday, February 8, 1994

The House took up 85 bills: 44 together on the consent calendar, then 41 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 19
Votes Taken
8 roll calls, 1 division28 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 27 (1994)Died
relating to the state judiciary. method for selecting state judges and establishing the New Hampshire Bar as a pool from which state judges are chosen by lot.
Rep. Hemon (Straf 11) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateVoters
HB 1123-FN-LOCAL (1994)Died
relative to membership in group II of the New Hampshire retirement system and employment with the police standards and training council.
Rep. J. Flanders (Rock 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Police

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 8, 1994
HB 1132 (1994)Died
relative to the failure to renominate or reelect teachers.
Rep. C. Jean (Hills 32) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 8, 1994
HB 1146-FN-LOCAL (1994)Died
relative to climate control upgrades for year-round schools.
Rep. Skinner (Rock 27) House Education Education - General

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 236–103 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 1994
HB 1157 (1994)Became Law
extending the time for a motion for rehearing under RSA 541.
Rep. Chester (Rock 20) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–6.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 8, 1994✓SenateApr 14, 1994✓GovernorMay 6, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
HB 1168 (1994)Interim Study
eliminating the requirement that any person applying for a mooring permit furnish the director of safety services with proof of a boat registration or boat ownership.
Rep. Andrews (Hills 34) House Resources, Recreation and Development Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Interim Study (IS), 15–0.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1213-FN-A (1994)Became Law
appropriating funds to the state commission for human rights for the purpose of hiring temporary personnel and establishing a time-frame within which decisions on complaints before the commission must be made.
Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) House Appropriations Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 8, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 2, 1994✓Law
HB 1268-FN-A-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
requiring the department of transportation to add traffic signals and make improvements to certain portions of U.S. Route 3 and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Whittemore (Merr 13) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 8, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
HB 1298 (1994)Interim Study
prohibiting a legislator from becoming a lobbyist until 2 years after the expiration of the legislator's term.
Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) House Legislative Administration Legislature

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing on 02/10/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994HouseMar 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1308-FN-A (1994)Interim Study
establishing a committee to review all aspects of New Hampshire's participation and the operation of the New Hampshire building at the Eastern States Exposition and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) House Environment and Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Interim Study (IS), 16–0.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1324-FN (1994)Died
relative to training for parents so they can provide kindergarten education to their children.
Rep. Hemon (Straf 11) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 8, 1994
HB 1325-FN (1994)Died
requiring the publication of an AIDS/HIV handbook.
Rep. St. Martin (Rock 6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 3, 1994✕GovernorMay 23, 1994✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1354 (1994)Died
providing that one member of the state board of education shall be a currently certified and employed New Hampshire public school teacher.
Rep. A. Pelletier (Straf 12) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–5.

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

Motion Failed 168–172 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 213–130 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Lockwood.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 8, 1994
HB 1358-FN (1994)Interim Study
relative to a state contribution for meeting Clean Air Act provisions.
Rep. Kirby (Hills 24) House Appropriations

House Appropriations recommended Interim Study (IS), 17–0.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1386-FN (1994)Died
relative to appointment and payment for guardians ad litem and instituting a process for handling complaints regarding the guardian ad litem system.
Rep. Hemon (Straf 11) House Judiciary Courts and Procedure

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing on 02/10/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1994
HB 1387 (1994)Interim Study
relative to the acceptance of risks in recreational activities for the purpose of determining comparative fault in civil actions.
Rep. Merritt (Straf 8) House Judiciary Civil Actions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing on 02/10/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994HouseMar 10, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1389 (1994)Died
establishing a study committee to examine lowering physicians' malpractice insurance rates and capping damages awarded in malpractice actions.
Rep. C. Cote (Rock 11) House Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing on 02/10/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 10, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
HB 1392 (1994)Became Law
making a second or subsequent obscenity violation a class B felony and modifying a definition of sexual conduct.
Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 8, 1994✓SenateApr 14, 1994✓GovernorMay 6, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
HB 1404-FN (1994)Died
requiring a fiscal note for bills which change a civil or criminal penalty.
Rep. Hambrick (Straf 7) House Legislative Administration Legislature

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 8, 1994
HB 1417-FN (1994)Died
requiring the state to pay a portion of the cost of health insurance for legislators and allowing spouses of legislators to obtain such insurance at their own expense.
Rep. R. Hawkins (Belk 3) House Legislative Administration Employment

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 8, 1994
HB 1433 (1994)Became Law
establishing a committee to review and make recommendations regarding health education in public schools.
Rep. St. Martin (Rock 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing on 02/10/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateMay 3, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawAug 5, 1994
HB 1458-FN-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
to provide incentive through school building aid for establishing and maintaining public kindergarten programs, and establishing a committee to review the maximization of revenues from programs administered by the New Hampshire sweepstakes com
Rep. Franks (Hills 26) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 255–83 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 16, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓Law
HB 1461 (1994)Died
establishing a committee to study the issue of health care provider cooperative agreements in New Hampshire.
Rep. Wall (Straf 9) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing on 02/10/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 11, 1994Governor✕Law
HB 1464 (1994)Died
establishing a special moose hunting permit for certain landowners.
Rep. Foss (Coos 1) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Fish & Game

House Wildlife and Marine Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 8, 1994
HB 1483 (1994)Died
implementing recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to the laws requiring a prescription to possess hypodermic needles and modifying the drug paraphernalia laws applying to syringes.
Rep. Marion Copenhaver House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 258–73 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 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 8, 1994✕SenateMay 3, 1994Governor✕LawMay 3, 1994
HB 1497-FN (1994)Died
requiring that testimony in public hearings and executive sessions of legislative committees be taped.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10) House Legislative Administration Legislature

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–3.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Failed 154–180 on a division

Moved by Rep. Copenhaver.

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 8, 1994
HB 1507-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to licensing tattoo parlors and practitioners of tattooing and the fees for such licensure and making an appropriation for the purposes of the act.
Rep. I. Pratt (Ches 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
HB 1514-FN-LOCAL (1994)Died
establishing a "gifted and talented program" for certain public schools.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Education Education - General

House Education 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 241–93 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 1994
HB 1523-FN-A (1994)Became Law
establishing a state veterans' cemetery and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Fenton (Hills 24) House Public Works Senate Public Affairs

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJun 6, 1994
HB 1532-FN-LOCAL (1994)Died
requiring the division of public health services to establish a needle exchange program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. C. Kane (Rock 34) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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 211–105 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✕SenateMay 3, 1994Governor✕LawMay 3, 1994
HB 1545 (1994)Became Law
relative to disclosure regarding contests and gift giveaways.
Rep. L. Foster (Hills 10) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Judiciary

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing on 02/10/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 3, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
HB 1557-A (1994)Died
making an appropriation for the design and construction of the Plymouth district courthouse.
Rep. Driscoll (Graf 7) House Public Works

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 1994
HB 1574 (1994)Became Law
extending the reporting deadline for certain study committees.
Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8) House Legislative Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing on 02/10/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawMay 23, 1994
HB 1576 (1994)Died
establishing a procedure for medical decision-making on behalf of patients unable to make decisions for themselves.
Rep. Record (Hills 27) House Judiciary

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearings on 02/10/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 10, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
HB 257-FN (1994)Died
establishing a transportation fund to fund transportation infrastructure which cannot be funded with highway fund moneys.
Rep. J. Chandler (Merr 1) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Appropriations 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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseFeb 8, 1994✕SenateMay 12, 1994Governor✕LawMay 12, 1994
HB 442-FN (1994)Interim Study
creating a new New Hampshire port authority and making an appropriation therefore.
Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs

House Appropriations recommended Interim Study (IS), 17–0.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 676-FN-LOCAL (1994)Died
relative to unfunded state mandates and exempting political subdivisions from certain fees imposed by the department of environmental services.
Rep. D. Young (Ches 2) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Administration

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 152–185 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. D Young.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕HouseFeb 8, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 8, 1994
HR 45 (1994)Adopted by House
relative to cable television programming availibility and retransmission consent.
Rep. Linda Ann Smith House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–0.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994