The House, Wednesday, February 15, 1995

The House took up 89 bills: 57 together on the consent calendar, then 32 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
5 roll calls30 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 1 (1995)Died
relating to the governor's veto power. have line item reduction and line item veto power of items in any bill making appropriations of money.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Limit Debate (Cap the time for debate)

Motion Failed 164–187 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Dickinson.

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

Motion Failed 103–258 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1296

Indefinitely Postpone (Kill the bill and bar its subject for the term)

Motion Failed 180–181 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. A Torr.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 133–226 on a roll call

In the record: Majority Report: Ought to Pass

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✕HouseFeb 15, 1995SenateVoters
HB 145 (1995)Died
establishing a committee to study the problem of noise pollution.
Rep. Ham (Graf 4) House Science, Technology and Energy Study Committees and Commissions

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✕HouseFeb 16, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1995
HB 155 (1995)Died
exempting landing areas of certain privately owned airports from property taxation.
Rep. Weyler (Rock 18) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✕HouseFeb 16, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1995
HB 177 (1995)Died
relative to zoning requirements for family day care homes.
Rep. Behrens (Sull 2) House Municipal and County Government Zoning and Planning

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–5.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✕HouseFeb 16, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1995
HB 178-FN (1995)Died
allowing persons to purchase protective insurance against the cost of a search and rescue.
Rep. Laughlin (Hills 41) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Fish & Game

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✕HouseFeb 15, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1995
HB 194 (1995)Became Law
relative to the equipment required on all terrain vehicles.
Rep. Royce (Ches 9) House Transportation Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseFeb 16, 1995✓SenateApr 20, 1995✓GovernorMay 9, 1995✓LawJul 8, 1995
HB 232 (1995)Became Law
changing the date of final written notification for teachers who are not being renominated or elected from March 31 to April 15.
Rep. R. Dodge (Rock 4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✓SenateApr 13, 1995✓GovernorJun 5, 1995✓LawJan 1, 1996
HB 268 (1995)Died
establishing a committee to study the issue of the elderly and the cost of prescription drugs.
Rep. Hilliard (Straf 14) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseFeb 16, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1995
HB 274 (1995)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of hauling solid waste by rail.
Rep. Connolly (Graf 1) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–4.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✕SenateMar 28, 1995Governor✕LawMar 28, 1995
HB 282 (1995)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. Copenhaver (Graf 10) 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 (OTP), 20–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 247–87 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✕SenateApr 27, 1995Governor✕LawApr 27, 1995
HB 298 (1995)Became Law
relative to the rulemaking authority of the police standards and training council and permitting the council to delegate certain powers and duties to the director of police standards and training.
Rep. Dyer (Hills 8) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorJun 1, 1995✓Law
HB 301 (1996)Became Law
prohibiting certain evidence in sexual assault cases.
Rep. Snyder (Straf 14) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 20–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 16, 1995✓SenateFeb 13, 1996✓GovernorMar 18, 1996✓LawMay 17, 1996
HB 315-FN (1995)Became Law
relative to the low and moderate income housing loan program.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Public Affairs Housing

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorApr 18, 1995✓LawJun 17, 1995
HB 331-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
establishing one elderly exemption to replace the standard elderly exemption and the current optional elderly exemption laws.
Rep. Kirby (Hills 24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Re-refer to Committee, 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseJan 3, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorMay 24, 1996✓Law
HB 411 (1995)Died
establishing a committee to review the public benefit requirement in the solid waste statutes.
Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseFeb 15, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1995
HB 421 (1995)Became Law
establishing a joint committee to examine the best way to ensure an efficient system of criminal prosecution at the district and superior court level.
Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 16, 1995✓SenateApr 20, 1995✓GovernorMay 10, 1995✓LawJul 9, 1995
HB 483-FN (1995)Died
requiring a plea bargaining agreement to be submitted to the court for judgment at least 2 weeks prior to the trial date.
Rep. R. Dodge (Rock 4) House Corrections and Criminal Justice

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–3.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseFeb 16, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1995
HB 525-FN (1995)Died
relative to nonpublic sessions under the right-to-know law.
Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11) House Judiciary and Family Law Right to Know

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseFeb 16, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1995
HB 528-FN (1995)Died
authorizing the department of safety to issue special amateur radio operator plates and related fees.
Rep. Rosen (Belk 7) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–5.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseFeb 16, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1995
HB 541-FN-LOCAL (1995)Died
making the state court system financially self-supporting.
Rep. Raynowska (Rock 26) House Judiciary and Family Law Courts and Procedure

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseFeb 15, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1995
HB 546-FN-A-LOCAL (1995)Died
relative to a statewide school tax on income and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Jacobson (Merr 2) House Finance Taxes - State

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseFeb 16, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1995
HB 553-FN-A-LOCAL (1995)Died
relative to workers' compensation coverage for emergency services employees who contract blood transmitted diseases and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Gage (Rock 26) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseFeb 15, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1995
HB 574-FN-LOCAL (1995)Died
requiring seatbelts on all buses transporting school children.
Rep. Pantelakos (Rock 30) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/16/1995

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseFeb 16, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1995
HB 587-FN (1995)Died
permitting department heads to authorize travel expenses.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10) House Finance Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–6.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✕SenateApr 25, 1995Governor✕LawApr 25, 1995
HB 627 (1995)Died
requiring the New Hampshire commission on interstate cooperation to renegotiate the interstate solid waste compact.
Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) House Environment and Agriculture

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseFeb 15, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1995
HR 12 (1995)Adopted by House
honoring Clark Benson of Lancaster for helping to subdue a dangerous prisoner at the Coos County Courthouse.
Rep. Lynn Horton Counties

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995