The House, Tuesday, March 15, 1994

The House took up 121 bills: 79 together on the consent calendar, then 42 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 39
Votes Taken
9 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.

HB 1107 (1994)Became Law
making crack cocaine subject to greater penalties under the controlled drug act and prohibiting the operation of methadone maintenance programs.
Rep. C. William Johnson (Merr 7) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 3, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓Law
HB 1145-FN (1994)Interim Study
relative to cashers of checks and setting certain fees.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 19) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs

House Ways and Means 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, 1994HouseMar 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1160 (1994)Died
requiring certain questions pertaining to gambling to be included on the official ballot for the 1994 state general election.
Rep. B. Moore (Rock 21) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Elections

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

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

Motion Failed 71–247 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. B Moore.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 1994
HB 1162-FN (1994)Interim Study
authorizing the department of environmental services, division of water resources, to acquire certain dams.
Rep. McKinley (Straf 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Environment - Administration

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, 1994HouseMar 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1209-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to administrative motor vehicle license suspensions.
Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Corrections and Criminal Justice 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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 3, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
HB 1272-FN (1994)Became Law
requiring the pari-mutuel commission to pay for certain laboratory urine tests.
Rep. R. Hawkins (Belk 3) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–6.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 14, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawMay 23, 1994
HB 1285-FN-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
permitting solid waste management districts to contract with certain persons for solid waste management services.
Rep. Lee (Rock 13) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture 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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 10, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓Law
HB 1341 (1994)Died
requiring delivery of non-subscription publications to cease 14 days after written notification by the recipient.
Rep. K. Pratt (Rock 22) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Public Affairs

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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✓HouseMar 15, 1994✕SenateMay 3, 1994Governor✕LawMay 3, 1994
HB 1372 (1994)Became Law
establishing the granite state cultural legacy award.
Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Affairs

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 10, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawAug 5, 1994
HB 1382 (1994)Became Law
creating a special committee to study the turnpike toll collection system and make recommendations and making an appropriation for the study from the turnpike fund.
Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18) House Public Works Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

House Appropriations recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 03/17/1994

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawJun 9, 1994
HB 1407 (1994)Died
changing the title of Washington's Birthday to Lincoln and Washington Day.
Rep. Gilmore (Straf 11) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 86–252 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Linda McGrath.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 1994
HB 1431-FN (1994)Interim Study
providing for the election of members to the county convention as a separate county office.
Rep. B. Hall (Hills 20) House Municipal and County Government Counties

House Municipal and County Government recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–3; 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, 1994HouseMar 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1437 (1994)Interim Study
requiring members of certain professions to provide written notice to their clients or customers if such professionals do not carry malpractice insurance.
Rep. Burling (Sull 1) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3.

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, 1994HouseMar 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1454 (1994)Died
relative to competitive bidding, and budget, personnel and purchasing procedures in Rockingham county.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Counties

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. John Sytek.

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, 1994Governor✕LawMay 12, 1994
HB 1484-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
relative to the tax-exempt status of certain properties and changing the membership of a study committee reviewing the laws governing tax-exempt property and studying the concept of and criteria for payment in lieu of taxes by tax exempt p
Rep. Kenneth Weyler House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

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

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 9, 1994✓Law
HB 1493-FN-A (1994)Became Law
relative to tax refunds from the department of revenue administration.
Rep. W. McCann (Straf 11) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means 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✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJul 1, 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 Ways and Means 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 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 Appropriations recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–7.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 157–187 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Durham.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Gorman.

✓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 Appropriations 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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJun 6, 1994
HB 1525 (1994)Became Law
relative to communications that constitute harassment.
Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice 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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 3, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–7.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 201–142 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✕SenateMay 3, 1994Governor✕LawMay 3, 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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 20–0.

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, 1994Governor✕LawMay 12, 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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–4.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 11, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
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 Appropriations recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 1994
HB 1569-FN (1994)Interim Study
relative to administrative review of suspended or revoked motor vehicle licenses.
Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Corrections and Criminal Justice 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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994SenateMay 12, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 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 Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–5.

Ref for study

Motion Failed 121–220 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Burling.

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 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 Ways and Means 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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
HB 260-FN-A (1994)Became Law
establishing a used oil collection program and an automobile oil fee to fund such program, and making a supplemental appropriation to the department of environmental services.
Rep. Rodeschin (Sull 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓Law
HB 622-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to solid waste management districts.
Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Economic Development Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture 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✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawAug 8, 1994
HB 625-FN-A (1994)Interim Study
relative to the sale of fireworks and levying a tax thereon.
Rep. Hutchinson (Rock 29) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs

House Ways and Means recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–0.

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 7, 1993HouseMar 15, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 639-FN-A (1994)Became Law
establishing a review board to address grievances of tenants and owners of manufactured housing parks and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Salatiello (Belk 2) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Housing

House Ways and Means 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✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawJun 9, 1994
HCR 28 (1994)Died
issuing an ultimatum to the federal government regarding the national debt.
Rep. Andrew Borsa House State-Federal Relations State Government

House State-Federal Relations recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 39–311 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Borsa.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 15, 1994Senate
SB 595 (1994)Died
changing the name of Civil Rights Day to Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) Senate Economic Development

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 140–212 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Bagley.

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✕HouseGovernor✕Law
SB 616 (1994)Died
relative to term limitations for members of Congress from New Hampshire.
Sen. Podles (SD16) Senate Public Affairs Elections

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 220–132 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Searles.

Introduce (Admit the bill to the chamber)

Motion Failed: Not Introduced 203–143 on a roll call

In the record: Introduction to house fails

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 8, 1994✕HouseGovernor✕Law