The House, Thursday, March 9, 1995

The House took up 103 bills: 37 together on the consent calendar, then 71 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 35
Votes Taken
8 roll calls, 1 division57 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 12 (1995)Died
relating to changing the minimum age requirement for governor, senator, and executive councilor from 30 to 25. capable of being elected as governor, senator, or executive councilor who is not at least 25 years of age.
Rep. Hilliard (Straf 14) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Constitutional Amendments

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 229–123 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateVoters
CACR 13 (1995)Died
relating to changing the highway fund to a transportation fund to comply with the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act. that highway fund moneys may be appropriated for transportation, and that revenue from common carriers shall be appropriat
Rep. Senter (Rock 16) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateVoters
CACR 8 (1995)Died
relating to the governor's appearance before a monthly joint legislative session. legislative session for a one-hour question and answer period from January 1 until the end of the legislative session.
Rep. Hilliard (Straf 14) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 261–79 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateVoters
HB 114-FN (1995)Became Law
establishing a brew pub liquor license and fees for the license.
Rep. R. Kelley (Hills 18) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

House Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

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

Motion Failed 177–178 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Dykstra.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1723

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateApr 20, 1995✓GovernorMay 24, 1995✓LawJul 1, 1995
HB 116-FN (1995)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the operation and funding of the New Hampshire veterinary diagnostic laboratory and adding the state veterinarian as a member of the board of veterinary medicine.
Rep. L. Pratt (Coos 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Study Committees and Commissions

House Environment and Agriculture 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 4, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateMay 4, 1995✓GovernorJun 6, 1995✓LawJun 6, 1995
HB 119-FN (1995)Became Law
extending the animal population control program.
Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Animals

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules to ref 2nd comm

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✓SenateMay 11, 1995✓GovernorJun 1, 1995✓LawJul 31, 1995
HB 141 (1995)Became Law
enabling towns, school districts and village districts to use the official ballot for voting on budgetary warrant articles and amending the charter process.
Rep. Hess (Merr 11) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–6.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 290–51 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateApr 13, 1995✓GovernorMay 9, 1995✓LawJul 8, 1995
HB 168-FN-A (1995)Became Law
establishing the Squam Lakes Public Access Trust Program.
Rep. Laflam (Belk 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Fish and Game/Recreation

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseApr 4, 1995✓SenateMay 4, 1995✓GovernorJun 21, 1995✓Law
HB 176 (1995)Became Law
relative to the disciplinary, investigative, and subpoena powers of the board of chiropractic examiners and authorizing the board to impose civil penalties.
Rep. Dowd (Rock 13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorMay 24, 1995✓LawJul 1, 1995
HB 181-FN (1995)Became Law
establishing the motor oil discharge cleanup fund.
Rep. Behrens (Sull 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–2; a minority, Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✓SenateMay 11, 1995✓GovernorJun 21, 1995✓Law
HB 195 (1995)Became Law
authorizing the department of safety to impose administrative fines on certain safety inspection stations.
Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 4, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateApr 6, 1995✓GovernorMay 3, 1995✓LawJan 1, 1996
HB 211-LOCAL (1995)Died
changing the school foundation aid distribution formula, and providing for sweepstakes powerball revenue to be used for state aid to education.
Rep. Larson (Graf 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–9.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 233–102 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseApr 6, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995Governor✕LawJun 29, 1995
HB 217 (1995)Became Law
relative to the profession of engineering and the boards of engineers, architects, land surveyors, natural scientists, and foresters.
Rep. Boucher (Rock 29) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 4, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateApr 13, 1995✓GovernorJun 21, 1995✓LawJan 1, 1996
HB 219 (1995)Became Law
exempting the preparation of mortgage plot plans and mortgage inspection reports from application of the chapter regulating engineers, architects, land surveyors, foresters, and natural scientists.
Rep. McCann (Straf 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 4, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateMay 2, 1995✓GovernorMay 24, 1995✓LawJul 23, 1995
HB 230 (1995)Became Law
relative to the physical therapy practice act.
Rep. P. Wells (Hills 16) 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), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules for ref to 2nd comm

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseApr 4, 1995✓SenateMay 2, 1995✓GovernorJun 5, 1995✓LawJan 1, 1996
HB 263 (1995)Became Law
relative to the board of registration in medicine and making an appropriation for clerical support.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseApr 4, 1995✓SenateMay 11, 1995✓GovernorJun 21, 1995✓Law
HB 303-FN-LOCAL (1995)Became Law
relative to the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program in Merrimack County.
Rep. Whittemore (Merr 13) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Transportation

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateMay 4, 1995✓GovernorMay 16, 1995✓LawMay 16, 1995
HB 307 (1995)Became Law
establishing a study committee to consider a constitutional amendment allowing the adoption of a yield tax on sand, gravel, and similar materials; and suspending a provision on taxation of sand, gravel and similar substances for the tax ye
Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) House Finance Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 24–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateApr 20, 1995✓GovernorMay 16, 1995✓Law
HB 324-FN (1995)Became Law
relative to taking or harvesting clams and relative to clam license fees.
Rep. B. Moore (Rock 21) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Fish & Game

House Wildlife and Marine Resources 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 & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules for ref to 2nd comm

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 19, 1995✓LawJan 1, 1996
HB 369-A (1995)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of leasing the Mount Sunapee and Cannon Mountain ski areas.
Rep. Behrens (Sull 2) House Public Works and Highways Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–6; 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, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateApr 13, 1995✓GovernorJun 19, 1995✓LawJun 19, 1996
HB 410 (1995)Became Law
relative to the baiting season and the bear dog training season.
Rep. Pfaff (Merr 11) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Fish & Game

House Wildlife and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateApr 20, 1995✓GovernorMay 9, 1995✓LawJan 1, 1996
HB 426 (1995)Died
allowing an extended term of imprisonment for offenses committed with a firearm.
Rep. Pepino (Hills 40) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 6–5.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✕SenateJun 29, 1995Governor✕LawJun 29, 1995
HB 464 (1995)Died
requiring insurance companies to give discounts to drivers over 55 years of age who complete an approved driver safety course.
Rep. W. McCarty (Hills 38) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Motor Vehicles

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 5, 1995✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1995
HB 491-FN (1995)Died
requiring that milk products known to contain the genetically produced bovine somatotropin growth hormone to be so labeled.
Rep. Coughlin (Merr 16) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 03/15/1995

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 15, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 1995
HB 494-FN (1995)Became Law
relative to the fee for analyses required by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and establishing a New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate Public Water Supply Compact.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules for ref to 2nd comm

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 12, 1995✓Law
HB 497-FN (1995)Died
relative to health insurance coverage for retirement system member spouses and dependents.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 30, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawMar 30, 1995
HB 508-FN (1995)Became Law
relative to liability insurance coverage and defense expenses for foster parents.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Judiciary

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules for ref to 2nd comm

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseApr 6, 1995✓SenateMay 4, 1995✓GovernorJun 21, 1995✓LawAug 20, 1995
HB 515-FN (1995)Died
authorizing the liquor commission to determine the location of agency stores, repealing the liquor and wine import warehouser license, and prohibiting liquor/wine/beverage warehouser licensees from holding other licenses under title XIII.
Rep. R. Kelley (Hills 18) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

House Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–5.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateApr 6, 1995✕GovernorApr 24, 1995✕LawJun 29, 1995
HB 519-FN-A (1995)Became Law
authorizing the commissioner of safety to establish a pilot program in the city of Concord and other cities, which allows an alternative procedure for collecting state funds for motor vehicle registrations and relative to reciprocity for O
Rep. Dunn (Merr 24) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation 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✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateMay 18, 1995✓GovernorJun 12, 1995✓LawAug 11, 1995
HB 522-FN-LOCAL (1995)Died
relative to withdrawal from a cooperative school district.
Rep. Jacobson (Merr 2) House Education Education - General

House Education 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✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1995
HB 526-FN (1995)Became Law
relative to the elevator law, including certain fees.
Rep. Hunter (Hills 7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public Affairs Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–4.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseApr 4, 1995✓SenateMay 2, 1995✓GovernorMay 16, 1995✓LawJul 15, 1995
HB 534-FN (1995)Became Law
relative to the duties of the secretary of state.
Rep. Mittelman (Hills 37) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules for ref to 2nd comm

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseApr 4, 1995✓SenateMay 2, 1995✓GovernorJun 12, 1995✓LawAug 11, 1995
HB 536-FN-A-LOCAL (1995)Died
designating certain taxes and revenue to fund public kindergarten.
Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20) House Regulated Revenues Taxes - State

House Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1995
HB 542-FN (1995)Became Law
permitting nonattorneys to represent taxpayers in certain appeals before municipalities and the board of tax and land appeals.
Rep. Dowling (Rock 13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 5, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateMay 4, 1995✓GovernorJun 19, 1995✓LawJul 1, 1995
HB 545-FN (1995)Became Law
relative to child support collection and related rulemaking authority of the director of human services and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. J. Brown (Straf 17) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Judiciary and Family Law 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 & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules for ref to 2nd comm

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 19, 1995✓LawMar 1, 1996
HB 548-FN (1995)Died
relative to license fees for the transport of hazardous materials and waste.
Rep. J. Chandler (Merr 1) House Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1995
HB 549-FN (1995)Became Law
crediting certain sums collected by the banking department to the department's consumer credit administration division, repealing the debt adjuster's license fund, and replacing the small loan license fund with the consumer credit administration license f
Rep. Lindblade (Sull 7) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Banks Banking and Finance

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateMay 11, 1995✓GovernorJun 19, 1995✓LawJul 1, 1995
HB 551-FN-LOCAL (1995)Became Law
relative to the denial or revocation of drivers', occupational, and sporting licenses for nonpayment of child support, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 19, 1995✓LawMar 1, 1996
HB 556-FN (1995)Became Law
requiring health insurers to have their medical expenses audited annually.
Rep. Crory (Graf 10) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Insurance

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateApr 25, 1995✓GovernorJun 19, 1995✓LawJan 1, 1996
HB 557-FN (1995)Died
relative to the procedures of the central registry under the division for children, youth, and families.
Rep. Lyman (Carr 5) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–7.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✕SenateMay 4, 1995Governor✕LawMay 4, 1995
HB 571-FN (1995)Became Law
relative to use of per diem compensation by the state to pay certain costs of employing superior court bailiffs; increasing the pay of parole board members; and requiring a termination provision for advisory committees.
Rep. Klemm (Rock 28) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Judiciary

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–3.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 19, 1995✓LawJul 1, 1995
HB 584-FN-LOCAL (1995)Became Law
relative to payment in lieu of taxes for the dam owned by the division of water resources in Pittsburg and Clarksville.
Rep. G. Merrill (Coos 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Economic Development

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 1, 1995✓LawJul 31, 1995
HB 585-FN-LOCAL (1995)Died
exempting certain vessels from the state vessel registration fee and the boat fee.
Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33) House Transportation

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 6–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1995
HB 586-FN (1996)Died
suspending the salary and benefits of any judge suspended by the supreme court for misconduct.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseJun 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 594-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
requiring employers to report to the department of employment security the names of individuals hired or rehired, which information is used by the division of human services in child support enforcement and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✕SenateJan 11, 1996Governor✕LawJan 11, 1996
HB 597-FN-LOCAL (1995)Died
assessing taxes on gambling winnings to fund public kindergarten.
Rep. R. Wollner (Ches 17) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 275–76 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1995
HB 601-FN (1995)Became Law
relative to retirement benefits for a former group II member of the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Christie (Rock 22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–4; 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 & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 206–145 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 12, 1995✓LawAug 11, 1995
HB 602-FN (1995)Died
authorizing the pari-mutuel commission to license electronic games of chance at certain pari-mutuel facilities.
Rep. Milligan (Hills 18) House Regulated Revenues Gambling

House Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1995
HB 618-FN (1995)Died
requiring the department of safety to keep drivers' records confidential except for certain reasons.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation 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, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateMay 18, 1995Governor✕Law
HB 619-FN-A-LOCAL (1995)Died
establishing the constitutional defense oversight committee and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Gorman (Rock 8) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1995
HB 620-FN (1995)Died
relative to mandatory prelitigation screening and mediation panels for professional negligence claims.
Rep. Senter (Rock 16) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5; a minority, Re-refer to Committee.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1995
HB 624-FN-A-LOCAL (1995)Died
establishing a 2-year pilot program for local land use board training.
Rep. Metzger (Ches 13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Zoning and Planning

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules for ref to 2nd comm

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✕SenateApr 25, 1995Governor✕LawApr 25, 1995
HB 643 (1995)Became Law
allowing cruise ships, the primary purpose of which is tourism, to come into New Hampshire waters if their gambling machines are shut down and relative to the operation of bingo games.
Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Gambling

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateApr 20, 1995✓GovernorJun 21, 1995✓LawAug 20, 1995
HB 644-FN-LOCAL (1995)Died
relative to fees for issuing low digit and single letter license plates and using the funds to provide financial aid to cities and towns for transporting school children to kindergarten.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 229–106 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseMar 9, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawMar 9, 1995
HB 650-FN-A (1995)Became Law
concerning youth access to tobacco.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Judiciary Liquor and Beer

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–5; 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 & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules for ref to 2nd comm

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseApr 6, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 19, 1995✓LawAug 18, 1995
HB 656 (1995)Became Law
permitting an unpaid leave of absence for one superior court justice.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Buckley.

In the record: Suspend Rules for 3rd reading

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateMar 9, 1995✓GovernorMar 17, 1995✓LawApr 16, 1995
HR 13 (1995)Adopted by House
honoring former State Representative Dennis J. Kilbride of Berlin.
Rep. Harold Burns

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted

✓IntroducedMar 9, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995
HR 14 (1995)Adopted by House
requesting an opinion of the justices concerning the constitutionality of HB 586-FN.
Rep. Robert Lockwood House Judiciary and Family Law

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 2, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995
HR 15 (1995)Died
affirming unrestricted revenue estimates for fiscal years 1996 and 1997.
Rep. Channing Brown State Government

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedMar 9, 1995✕HouseJul 1, 1995