The House, Wednesday, February 16, 1994

The House took up 32 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 27
Votes Taken
6 roll calls, 1 division30 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 1138-FN-LOCAL (1994)Interim Study
allowing free parking for jurors serving at regional jury trial courts.
Rep. Murphy (Hills 42) House Judiciary Courts and Procedure

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–3; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1191-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to victims and victims' compensation.
Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary 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 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 16, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓LawJun 10, 1994
HB 1212-FN (1994)Became Law
revising the special education mediation provisions to include neutral conferences.
Rep. Carter (Merr 7) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 16, 1994✓SenateMay 3, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawMay 27, 1994
HB 1215-FN-LOCAL (1994)Died
establishing 400 separate districts for the election of state representatives and renumbering state representative districts.
Rep. Gilmore (Straf 11) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 102–213 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 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
HB 1246 (1994)Died
relative to ballot access for political parties.
Rep. Gorman (Rock 8) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Elections

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–6.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 186–146 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Bove.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
HB 1290-FN (1994)Became Law
replacing the bank commissioner with the state treasurer as an ex officio voting member of the New Hamsphire retirement system board of trustees.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 19) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Banks Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–5.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994✓SenateMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
HB 1304 (1994)Died
relative to licensure of humane societies without animal shelters.
Rep. P. Katsakiores (Rock 13) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife and Recreation Animals

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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

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 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 16, 1994✕SenateApr 14, 1994Governor✕LawApr 14, 1994
HB 1334 (1994)Interim Study
regulating the licensure and practice of title insurance agents, including fees.
Rep. Crory (Graf 10) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1336 (1994)Became Law
relative to services which certain liquor licensees may perform with regard to beverage stocking and displays.
Rep. Salatiello (Belk 2) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

House Regulated Revenues 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. A Torr & Trombly.

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 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 16, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✓GovernorApr 5, 1994✓LawApr 5, 1994
HB 1374 (1994)Died
requiring the department of transportation to study United States Route 4 between New Hampshire route 108 and Scammel Bridge.
Rep. Wall (Straf 9) House Public Works Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a division

In the record: Special Order to 02/17/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 17, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 1994
HB 1384-FN (1994)Interim Study
regulating art therapists and authorizing licensing fees.
Rep. McIlwaine (Graf 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 15–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1418-FN-A (1994)Died
relative to the business enterprise tax and reinstituting the bank franchise tax.
Rep. Newman (Rock 4) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
HB 1424-FN-A (1994)Died
relative to the exemption for hospitals under the meals and rooms tax.
Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Failed 98–233 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Buckley.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
HB 1447-FN (1994)Became Law
making communications of advanced registered nurse practitioners privileged, extending certain duties to ARNPs, relative to temporary licensure for certain registered nurse graduates, and establishing a study committee.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 16, 1994✓SenateApr 14, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓Law
HB 1448-FN (1994)Interim Study
requiring that certain documents and publications be included in the state depository law.
Rep. Aranda (Rock 13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/17/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 17, 1994SenateMay 3, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1478-FN-A (1994)Died
prohibiting the business enterprise tax from being levied retroactively.
Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 126–206 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Buckley.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
HB 1488-A (1994)Died
requiring the department of transportation to redesign the Spaulding turnpike between exits 11 and 16 from bonds previously authorized under RSA 273-A:2.
Rep. F. Torr (Straf 12) House Public Works Transportation and Highways

House Public Works recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
HB 1495-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to the definition of "racing program" for the purposes of assessing taxes on simulcast races and establishing a committee to study the pari-mutuel tax structure in New Hampshire.
Rep. R. Hawkins (Belk 3) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Regulated Revenues 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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 2, 1994✓LawJun 2, 1994
HB 1513-FN-A (1994)Died
exempting certain veterans' organizations from the business enterprise tax.
Rep. B. McKinney (Rock 29) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
HB 1515-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to the emissions reduction credits trading program.
Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

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 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 16, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓LawAug 9, 1994
HB 1517-FN (1994)Died
relative to taking or harvesting clams and relative to clam license fees.
Rep. B. Moore (Rock 21) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Fish & Game

House Wildlife and Marine Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
HB 1538-FN-A (1994)Died
to repeal the business enterprise tax.
Rep. Gorman (Rock 8) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 214–118 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
HB 1548-FN (1994)Died
relative to medical and surgical benefits for state employees and establishing a committee to study eligibility requirements for receiving state medical and surgical benefits.
Rep. R. Hawkins (Belk 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance Executive Committee Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/17/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✕SenateMay 12, 1994Governor✕LawMay 12, 1994
HB 1552-FN-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
relative to the certification of employer contributions by the retirement system board of trustees.
Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 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 02/17/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994✓SenateApr 14, 1994✓GovernorMay 11, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
HB 1553-A (1994)Became Law
making a capital appropriation to the supreme court for the design of an administrative office building.
Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 11, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
HB 1558-FN (1994)Interim Study
relative to certification of cable franchise authorities.
Rep. McRae (Hills 7) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 7–3; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

Ref for study

Motion Passed 181–135 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Mcrae.

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 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1562-FN (1994)Died
establishing an uninsured motorist claims fund.
Rep. T. Arnold (Hills 20) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseFeb 16, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
HB 1571-A (1994)Became Law
appropriating funds for the design and renovation of the Brown building, making a capital appropriation for the construction and furnishing of the Plymouth district courthouse, and relative to the capital appropriation for the fire standar
Rep. Calawa (Hills 17) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/17/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓Law
HB 1572 (1994)Became Law
relative to indexing public employee labor relations board decisions and filing fees and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Wadsworth (Graf 14) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public Affairs Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–0.

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 8, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994