The House, Thursday, February 15, 1996

The House took up 89 bills: 18 together on the consent calendar, then 71 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 27
Votes Taken
8 roll calls, 10 divisions55 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 27 (1996)Died
relating to amending the New Hampshire constitution to provide for the accountability of judges, magistrates, and other persons acting in a judiciary capacity. Providing that a person who has filed an appeal or other action with the New Hampshire supremec
Rep. Taylor (Hills 34) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Constitutional Amendments

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateVoters
CACR 30 (1996)Died
relating to the state judiciary. Providing that abolishing the current method for selecting state judges and establishing the New Hampshire Bar as a pool from which state judges are chosen by lot.
Rep. Hemon (Straf 11) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Constitutional Amendments

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateVoters
CACR 36 (1996)Died
relating to the appointment of superior, probate, and district court judges. providing that superior, probate, and district court judges be appointed for specified terms.
Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Constitutional Amendments

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 205–97 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateVoters
HB 1110-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to the acceptance of gifts of personal property valued at over $5,000 donated to public libraries and establishing a task force on electronic information in state government.
Rep. Lamach (Merr 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1126-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
Rep. Camm (Rock 15) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateMar 20, 1996✓GovernorApr 15, 1996✓LawJun 14, 1996
HB 1162-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to making a supplemental appropriation for the veterinary diagnostic laboratory in the agriculture experiment station at the university of New Hampshire.
Rep. Douglass (Straf 16) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Fish and Game/Recreation

House Wildlife and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 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 02/21/1996

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateMay 7, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
HB 1178 (1996)Died
establishing a committee to study the cost and feasibility of televising house and senate sessions and house and senate committee hearings.
Rep. DePecol (Ches 14) House Legislative Administration Study Committees and Commissions

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 183–123 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1184-FN (1996)Interim Study
amending certain license fees and making various technical changes to the fish and game laws.
Rep. Douglass (Straf 16) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Fish & Game

House Wildlife and Marine Resources 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 3, 1996HouseMar 19, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1239-FN (1996)Died
relative to the regulatory authority of the state board of auctioneers and professional standards for auctioneers.
Rep. Beaulieu (Rock 10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–4.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 236–71 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✕SenateApr 11, 1996Governor✕LawApr 11, 1996
HB 1281 (1996)Died
restricting the courts' penalties for civil and criminal contempt.
Rep. Hemon (Straf 11) House Judiciary and Family Law Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1294 (1996)Interim Study
amending the law against discrimination to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
Rep. McCann (Straf 11) House Judiciary and Family Law Discrimination

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 110–218 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Gibson.

In the record: Lay on table

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 293–35 on a roll call

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1309-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
requiring the state to reimburse county sheriff departments for all costs of providing bailiff and security services to courts.
Rep. Kennedy (Merr 7) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1318 (1996)Interim Study
relative to the confidentiality of information and attendance at proceedings under the child protection act.
Rep. Wendelboe (Belk 2) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Interim Study (IS), 10–6.

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 3, 1996HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1320-A (1996)Died
making a supplemental appropriation for capital improvements to the university system of New Hampshire for the Young Building at Keene state college.
Rep. E. Smith (Ches 6) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–9.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 186–125 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996Governor✕LawMay 16, 1996
HB 1324 (1996)Died
establishing the crime of vandalism and making it punishable by public spanking on the bare buttocks in certain cases.
Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 265–35 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1333-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to public assistance for households containing persons with disabilities.
Rep. Allen (Hills 1) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawAug 2, 1996
HB 1336-FN-A (1996)Died
making a capital appropriation to the department of health and human services for the construction of a parking garage and purchase of furnishings for the Brown building.
Rep. Calawa (Hills 17) House Public Works and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Trombly.

In the record: Laid on Table

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 150–172 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Trombly.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1338-FN (1996)Died
establishing a business profits tax credit for businesses establishing alternative fuel facilities or converting motor vehicles to alternative fuel motor vehicles and exempting certain alternative fuel vehicles from the gas tax.
Rep. P. Wells (Hills 16) House Public Works and Highways Taxes - State

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1344 (1996)Became Law
providing for an increase in the maximum cost of sweepstakes tickets and relative to the assignment of lottery prizes.
Rep. Klemm (Rock 28) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Regulated Revenues 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorMay 31, 1996✓Law
HB 1373 (1996)Died
limiting the contempt powers of the New Hampshire judiciary.
Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1418 (1996)Died
requiring the state to provide notice to municipalities regarding any state project proposed on state-owned land within the municipality.
Rep. Rosen (Belk 7) House Public Works and Highways Housing

House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1442 (1996)Became Law
relative to the term of the commissioner of administrative services and relative to revenue and expenditures for the biennium ending June 30, 1997.
Rep. Hess (Merr 11) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Judiciary and Family Law 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 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateMay 16, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1445-FN-A-LOCAL (1996)Died
providing for certain services for the developmentally disabled and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) 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 with Amendment (OTPA), 10–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 225–105 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✕SenateMay 7, 1996Governor✕LawMay 7, 1996
HB 1446-FN (1996)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire board of hearing care providers, requiring audiologists to be licensed, and establishing certain fees.
Rep. DePecol (Ches 14) 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.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1451-FN (1996)Died
authorizing electronic games of chance at pari-mutuel licensee locations.
Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20) House Regulated Revenues Gambling

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1453-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to divisions and employees of the liquor commission.
Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) House Regulated Revenues Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓Law
HB 1454-FN (1996)Interim Study
establishing a board of ophthalmic dispensing, and relative to the board's fees and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Taylor (Hills 34) House Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 8–7.

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 3, 1996HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1504-FN (1996)Died
requiring that testimony in public hearings and executive sessions of legislative committees be taped.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10) House Legislative Administration Legislature

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 189–128 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1508-FN (1996)Became Law
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 Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–3.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/21/1996

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 21, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1515-A (1996)Became Law
establishing a telecommunications assistance program and appropriating certain funds for initial costs of such program.
Rep. Gagnon (Hills 48) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Science, Technology and Energy 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
HB 1516-FN-A (1996)Died
establishing a program for the redevelopment of properties contaminated with hazardous waste and continually appropriating funds for the program.
Rep. Cloutier (Sull 8) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1519-FN (1996)Died
repealing road toll refunds for retail dealers.
Rep. Lamach (Merr 3) House Public Works and Highways Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1521-FN (1996)Died
relative to employment and training programs for families receiving aid to families with dependent children.
Rep. J. Brown (Straf 17) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 222–87 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1536-FN-A-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to encouraging private purchase, clean up, and restoration of environmentally contaminated sites and making a supplemental appropriation to the department of environmental services.
Rep. Melcher (Hills 11) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
HB 1537-FN-A-LOCAL (1996)Interim Study
relative to unapproved schools and appropriating a certain portion of real estate transfer tax revenues for emergency funding.
Rep. Larson (Graf 8) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–5.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 188–129 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996HouseMar 19, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1540-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
changing the school foundation aid distribution formula.
Rep. Larson (Graf 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 277–38 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✕SenateMay 9, 1996Governor✕LawMay 9, 1996
HB 1553-FN-A (1996)Died
clarifying the requirements for participation in the New Hampshire JOBS program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Wallner (Merr 24) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1554-FN-A (1996)Interim Study
establishing a school supplies and equipment program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Ferguson (Hills 13) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–5.

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 3, 1996HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1555-FN-A (1996)Became Law
authorizing the commissioner of the department of environmental services to impose administrative fines for certain environmental violations and continually appropriating certain fine revenues.
Rep. D. White (Hills 25) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Environment

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateMay 7, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1556-FN (1996)Interim Study
eliminating the Pease development authority and the Pease development authority board and transferring its duties and authority to a new international tradeport division.
Rep. H. Williams (Straf 12) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–2.

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 3, 1996HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1562-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to preventing downshifting of welfare costs to cities and towns.
Rep. Behrens (Sull 2) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Municipal and County Government 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 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawAug 2, 1996
HB 1564-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to procedures in hearings of juvenile cases and relative to termination of the guardianship of a minor.
Rep. Hallyburton (Hills 12) 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), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1576-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to extended detoxification of pregnant and postpartum heroin addicts utilizing the controlled drug methadone.
Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 233–43 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1577-FN (1996)Died
relative to expenses for voluntary or court dispositional service plans.
Rep. J. Brown (Straf 17) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996Governor✕Law
HB 1584-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to the establishment of a DNA database and to the DNA testing of convicted sexual offenders.
Rep. V. Clark (Rock 17) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1; 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawAug 2, 1996
HB 1589-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
allowing municipalities to file motions to transfer abatement petitions filed in superior court to the board of tax and land appeals.
Rep. Searles (Hills 23) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1596-FN (1996)Died
requiring all fines and penalties collected by the wetlands board to be deposited into the general fund.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Environment - Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–3; 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 3, 1996✕HouseMar 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 1996
HB 1597 (1996)Became Law
changing the wetlands board to the wetlands council.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–4; 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 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1602-FN (1996)Died
requiring pet deposits, refundable when the animal is spayed or neutered, at shelters and pet stores.
Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) House Environment and Agriculture Animals

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1996
HB 1614-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to the road toll refund.
Rep. Crowell (Merr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Ways and Means Transportation and Highways

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 4, 1996✓GovernorMay 2, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
HB 1624-FN (1996)Interim Study
relative to state retirement benefits for judges.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Judiciary and Family Law Retirement

House Judiciary and Family Law 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 3, 1996HouseFeb 15, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1626-FN (1996)Died
relative to the procedure for microfilming records in the state archives.
Rep. Martin (Hills 34) House Legislative Administration State Government

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–6.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 173–139 on a division

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 11, 1996✕HouseJun 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1630-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
establishing a new property leasing program for land in the Lake Francis impoundment area and relative to the New Hampshire heritage trail.
Rep. Kirby (Hills 24) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Fish and Game/Recreation

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 18, 1996✓HouseMar 13, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorMay 21, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1997
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 16, 1995✓SenateFeb 13, 1996✓GovernorMar 18, 1996✓LawMay 17, 1996