The House, Tuesday, March 5, 1996

The House took up 103 bills: 73 together on the consent calendar, then 32 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 34
Votes Taken
5 roll calls, 3 divisions17 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 1102 (1996)Died
requiring manufactured housing park owners to compensate residents for relocation costs due to a change in land use of the park.
Rep. Hurst (Rock 22) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Housing

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 5, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1996
HB 1122 (1996)Became Law
modifying the term "compact area" relative to the use of firearms.
Rep. Boucher (Rock 29) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 7–5.

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 5, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawAug 2, 1996
HB 1134-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to the registration of certain criminal offenders.
Rep. Knowles (Straf 11) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–1.

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 fin

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1154 (1996)Died
establishing kindergarten planning assistance and maintenance aid programs, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. R. Wollner (Ches 17) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–7.

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 fin

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✕SenateMay 9, 1996Governor✕LawMay 9, 1996
HB 1182-FN (1996)Died
increasing the bear hunting license fee.
Rep. Douglass (Straf 16) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Fish & Game

House Wildlife and Marine Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–4.

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 consider after deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1201-FN (1996)Died
including low digit number plates as vanity plates.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 186–110 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 5, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1996
HB 1206-FN (1996)Died
to require the commissioner of transportation to reduce the amount of salt spread on the state highway system.
Rep. Hall (Hills 20) House Public Works and Highways Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 227–80 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 5, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1996
HB 1235 (1996)Died
establishing a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the bankruptcy of Public Service Company of New Hampshire and the subsequent actions that resulted from the takeover by Northeast Utilities.
Rep. St. Hilaire (Coos 7) House Science, Technology and Energy Study Committees and Commissions

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 5, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1996
HB 1286 (1996)Became Law
relative to the suspension and expulsion of pupils.
Rep. Mirski (Graf 12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education 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 5, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1997
HB 1298 (1996)Became Law
relative to driver's licenses and motor vehicle registrations for members of the armed forces and their spouses.
Rep. Belvin (Hills 14) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–3.

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 5, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorMay 21, 1996✓LawJul 20, 1996
HB 1314 (1996)Became Law
reorganizing the department of environmental services.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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 ref to 2nd comm & hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1337-FN (1996)Interim Study
repealing the fee for recording plans and specifications for sewage and waste disposal systems.
Rep. Camm (Rock 15) House Resources, Recreation and Development Environment - Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Interim Study (IS), 20–0.

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 consider after deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996HouseMar 5, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1416 (1996)Died
relative to property settlements in divorces caused by adultery.
Rep. Baroody (Hills 42) House Judiciary and Family Law Domestic Relations

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 286–15 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 5, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1996
HB 1417 (1996)Died
allowing motor vehicle license plates to be transferred to family members.
Rep. Burke (Hills 15) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 173–122 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 5, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1996
HB 1422 (1996)Died
prohibiting the costs for salaries of certain PSNH officials from being passed on to ratepayers.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 5, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1996
HB 1447 (1996)Died
requiring a comprehensive review of driver education programs.
Rep. Gleason (Rock 13) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 5, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 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 Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 6–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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 consider after deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓Law
HB 1463-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
giving municipalities bonding authority for economic development purposes in certain situations.
Rep. Mittelman (Hills 37) House Municipal and County Government Senate Economic Development Municipalities

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 232–59 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateApr 2, 1996✓GovernorApr 24, 1996✓LawJun 23, 1996
HB 1476 (1996)Became Law
delaying the startup of the emissions testing program and requiring the commissioner of the department of safety to study and recommend statutory changes to reflect federal changes in the motor vehicle inspection and maintenance emissions test
Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment

House Science, Technology and Energy 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateMar 28, 1996✓GovernorApr 15, 1996✓LawJun 14, 1996
HB 1513 (1996)Became Law
relative to filings and records held by the secretary of state and relative to securities regulation.
Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–1.

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 fin

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 13, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1535 (1996)Died
repealing the reorganization of Public Service Company of New Hampshire and prohibiting an increase in electric rates.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy 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✕HouseMar 5, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1996
HB 1568-FN (1996)Died
adopting the New Hampshire rules of civil procedure as law, which may be amended only by the legislature.
Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 277–21 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 5, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1996
HB 1582 (1996)Died
authorizing the department of environmental services to issue permits in emergency situations on behalf of the wetlands board, expanding the exemptions for excavating and dredging permits, and establishing a notification process for the repla
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), 14–4; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a division

In the record: Special Order to 03/06/1996

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1609 (1996)Became Law
relative to police dogs and search and rescue dogs.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Animals

House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–2.

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 5, 1996✓SenateApr 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1633-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to solid waste management.
Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 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 to ref to 2nd comm

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1636 (1996)Became Law
declaring the Milford school district meeting to be held March 9, 1996, to be legally noticed.
Rep. Daniels (Hills 13)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 5, 1996✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateMar 7, 1996✓GovernorMar 8, 1996✓LawMar 8, 1996