The House, Thursday, March 17, 1994

The House took up 27 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 42
Votes Taken
11 roll calls26 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 1100 (1994)Became Law
relative to the importation, possession and sale of wolf hybrids and establishing a study committee on wolf hybrids.
Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

House Wildlife and Marine Resources 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✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓Law
HB 1110 (1994)Became Law
relative to the license waiver period for speech and language pathologists, and repealing the sunset review of the administrative attachment of the board of marital mediators.
Rep. Dunn (Merr 24) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 11, 1994✓LawMay 11, 1994
HB 1148-FN-A (1994)Died
to exempt certain individuals from the payment of the tax on interest and dividends.
Rep. Gorman (Rock 8) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 17, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 17, 1994
HB 1150 (1994)Died
requiring a financial institution to allow an applicant for a mortgage loan to select an appraisal firm from a list of firms supplied by the institution.
Rep. F. Torr (Straf 12) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 144–201 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Loder.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 17, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 17, 1994
HB 1155 (1994)Died
establishing a committee to study the economic feasibility of the sale of state signs, special state license plates, and other related state items.
Rep. Franks (Hills 26) House Economic Development Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

House Economic Development recommended Without Recommendation.

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✕SenateApr 21, 1994Governor✕LawApr 21, 1994
HB 1189 (1994)Became Law
relative to emissions testing and establishing a committee to examine the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and implementation of the Act.
Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment

House Environment and Agriculture 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✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateApr 14, 1994✓GovernorMay 10, 1994✓LawJul 9, 1994
HB 1245 (1994)Died
requiring the sweepstakes commission to obtain legislative approval before introducing any new video or electronic games of chance.
Rep. Avery (Ches 8) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means

House Regulated Revenues 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✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994Governor✕Law
HB 1260-FN-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
establishing a task force to study public education funding issues.
Rep. D. Hall (Merr 10) House Ways and Means Senate Finance Executive Committee Study Committees and Commissions

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–2.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 219–111 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✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJun 8, 1994
HB 1347 (1994)Died
requiring a financial institution to allow an applicant for a mortgage loan to select a hazardous waste site assessment firm from a list of firms supplied by the institution.
Rep. F. Torr (Straf 12) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 136–203 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Newland.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 17, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 17, 1994
HB 1353 (1994)Died
establishing a committee to study the structure of administrative and service delivery areas for certain social services.
Rep. Allen (Hills 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 17, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 17, 1994
HB 1377 (1994)Became Law
requiring an optometrist or ophthalmologist to release prescriptions for replacement contact lenses, and setting certain fees for certain out-of-state business registration and renewal.
Rep. Braiterman (Merr 3) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateApr 26, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawJul 22, 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.

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 9, 1994✓LawJun 9, 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

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–0.

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 17, 1994✓SenateMay 3, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawAug 5, 1994
HB 1456 (1994)Died
relative to mental health care service providers.
Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Insurance

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–8.

Ref for study

Motion Failed 108–233 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. John Hunt.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✕GovernorJun 10, 1994✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1481-LOCAL (1994)Interim Study
relative to property tax exemptions and municipal core service charges or fees.
Rep. N. Young (Belk 7) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–5.

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 17, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 2, 1994✓LawJun 2, 1994
HB 1500-FN (1994)Interim Study
defining "out-of-state pharmacy" and requiring the registration of such pharmacies that sell to individuals within the state.
Rep. R. Foster (Carr 10) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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 17, 1994SenateMay 3, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1520-FN-A-LOCAL (1994)Died
raising certain taxes and revenue to fund public kindergarten.
Rep. D. Hall (Merr 10) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Without Recommendation.

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

Motion Failed 135–208 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Mccann.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 150–199 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Larson.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 17, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 17, 1994
HB 1528-FN-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
establishing a safe school zone and relative to school violence.
Rep. Skinner (Rock 27) House Education Senate Judiciary Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–1.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 182–151 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment (Reps. Welch & Sytek)

Jean moved ref for study

Motion Failed 72–264 on a roll call

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 8, 1994✓Law
HB 1559 (1994)Died
relative to smoking in indoor public places.
Rep. D. Holt (Hills 35) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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 3, 1994Governor✕LawMay 3, 1994
HB 1561 (1994)Interim Study
allowing a choice of the motto on New Hampshire license plates.
Rep. Braiterman (Merr 3) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–1.

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 17, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1570-FN-A-LOCAL (1994)Died
decreasing the temporary rate of the meals and rooms tax from 8 percent to 7 percent.
Rep. Avery (Ches 8) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 113–215 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Plourde.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕HouseMar 17, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 17, 1994
HB 1584-FN-A-LOCAL (1994)Died
establishing a uniform statewide property tax to provide local property tax relief and to equalize funding for education.
Rep. Allen (Hills 1) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–9; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 123–227 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Allen.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 17, 1994✕HouseMar 17, 1994SenateGovernor✕LawMar 17, 1994