The House, Wednesday, March 6, 1996

The House took up 57 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
8 roll calls, 5 divisions48 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 21 (1996)Died
Relating to requiring that the attorney general be elected by the legislature. providing that the attorney general be chosen by joint ballot of the senators and representatives.
Rep. McCann (Straf 11) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Constitutional Amendments

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 107–198 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Mccann.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 6, 1996SenateVoters
CACR 22 (1996)Died
relating to legislative authority to limit civil and punitive damage awards. providing that the general court shall have the ability to limit the amount of civil and punitive damage awards granted in the state of New Hampshire.
Rep. Guaraldi (Graf 14) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Constitutional Amendments

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 236–54 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 6, 1996SenateVoters
CACR 28 (1996)Died
relating to new taxes and tax increases. providing that there shall be no new tax implemented in the state of New Hampshire, or increases in any existing tax, without the approval of 3/5 of the members of both houses of the general court.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 6, 1996SenateVoters
CACR 35 (1996)Died
relating to 7-year terms for all state judges. providng that all state judges be commissioned for 7-year terms, which may be renewed.
Rep. L. Jean (Hills 17) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Constitutional Amendments

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 224–87 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 6, 1996SenateVoters
HB 1133 (1996)Died
repealing the prohibition against civil immunity relative to engineers, architects, and surveyors in emergency and volunteer situations.
Rep. J. Chandler (Merr 1) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 6, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 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.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 187–91 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✕SenateMay 9, 1996Governor✕LawMay 9, 1996
HB 1204-FN-LOCAL (1996)Interim Study
relative to procedures for holding special school district meetings for emergency expenditures.
Rep. Feuer (Ches 2) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 15–4.

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, 1996HouseMar 6, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1213-FN (1996)Died
changing the composition of the liquor commission.
Rep. H. Williams (Straf 12) House Regulated Revenues Liquor and Beer

House Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 6, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
HB 1232 (1996)Died
repealing the law that requires all government business to be conducted in English.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–7; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 03/07/1996

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 1996
HB 1270-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
allowing school administrative units to establish advisory budget or finance committees under the municipal budget law.
Rep. L. Foster (Hills 10) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
HB 1280-LOCAL (1996)Died
relative to teachers' rights to notice and hearing for failure to be renominated or reelected.
Rep. Feuer (Ches 2) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 6, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
HB 1323 (1996)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the issue of the use and disposal of sludge or septage, and requiring notification to certain persons before the application of sludge or septage.
Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

House Environment and Agriculture 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1329 (1996)Became Law
relative to the regulation of massage therapists.
Rep. Baroody (Hills 42) 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 6, 1996✓SenateApr 2, 1996✓GovernorApr 24, 1996✓LawJun 23, 1996
HB 1332-FN (1996)Died
requiring financial institutions to display certain information on fees, charges, and available products in their lobbies.
Rep. Hunt (Ches 10) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Banks

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1352 (1996)Became Law
relative to insurance coverage during pregnancy and delivery and the postpartum period.
Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) 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), 14–1.

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 6, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorMay 13, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1364 (1996)Became Law
repealing the law requiring certain annual audits of accident and health insurers.
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), 12–2.

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 6, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1379 (1996)Died
to require financial filings by county and local party committees.
Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Public Affairs Elections

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 149–145 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996Governor✕LawMay 16, 1996
HB 1388-LOCAL (1996)Died
prohibiting the channeling of pupils through high school curriculums.
Rep. Hutchinson (Rock 29) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 6, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
HB 1415 (1996)Became Law
relative to the confidentiality and maintenance of adoption records.
Rep. Wallner (Merr 24) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–2; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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 6, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1421 (1996)Died
requiring a determination of community benefits by the director of charitable trusts prior to certain mergers of nonprofit entities.
Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 6, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
HB 1427 (1996)Died
relative to termination of parental rights for a parent incarcerated for capital murder or first or second degree murder.
Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–2; 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 6, 1996✕SenateApr 17, 1996Governor✕LawApr 17, 1996
HB 1430 (1996)Interim Study
clarifying the current prohibition of banks engaging in the insurance business.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 19) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Interim Study (IS), 13–0.

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, 1996HouseMar 6, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1436 (1996)Became Law
regulating certain transactions between charitable trusts and directors, officers, and trustees of such charitable trusts and establishing a committee to study the laws relative to charitable trusts.
Rep. Allen (Hills 1) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Public Affairs

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorJun 11, 1996✓LawAug 10, 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).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 140–148 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓Law
HB 1459 (1996)Became Law
relative to disclosure of information by insurers.
Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Insurance Insurance

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorMay 24, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1475 (1996)Interim Study
relative to the transportation of pupils.
Rep. Feuer (Ches 2) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 16–3.

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, 1996HouseMar 6, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1485 (1996)Became Law
prohibiting insurance companies from mandating that automobile repairs be made at specific repair shops.
Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Insurance Insurance

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1489 (1996)Died
prohibiting gender-based price discrimination.
Rep. D. Soucy (Hills 42) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Public Affairs

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–3; 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 6, 1996✕SenateApr 16, 1996Governor✕LawApr 16, 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.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 03/07/1996 at 1:00 pm

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 13, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1525 (1996)Died
relative to damages in suits brought by administrators of an estate.
Rep. Keans (Straf 16) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–4; 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✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✕GovernorMay 15, 1996✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1542 (1996)Died
authorizing the chief justice of the supreme court to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate governmental corruption.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 6, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
HB 1565-FN (1996)Died
changing the age of qualification for services under RSA 169-D for children in need of services.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) 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), 9–4.

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 6, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996Governor✕Law
HB 1566-FN (1996)Died
relative to court notification to parents of minor children regarding actions taken on behalf of the minor children.
Rep. Arnold (Hills 20) House Judiciary and Family Law Children

House Judiciary and Family Law 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 6, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
HB 1570-FN (1996)Died
requiring parental notification before abortions may be performed on unemancipated minors.
Rep. Goddard (Rock 33) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law 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 03/07/1996 at 1:01 pm

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 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).

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 6, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1588-FN (1996)Died
requiring the registration of farmers who use the somatotropin bovine growth hormone and requiring sellers of the hormone to list their New Hampshire customers with the division of public health services.
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), 12–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 189–105 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 6, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
HB 1613 (1996)Became Law
prohibiting and eliminating exclusivity contracts between health care insurers and health care providers.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 19) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Insurance Insurance

House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorMay 21, 1996✓LawMay 21, 1996
HB 1623-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
authorizing school districts to establish revolving funds to finance certain programs, and relative to the printed materials revolving fund under the department of education, and increasing the appropriation therefor.
Rep. Hutchinson (Rock 29) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓Law
HCR 27 (1996)Adopted
urging Congress to reauthorize certain aspects of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Rep. Ralph Rosen House State-Federal Relations Senate Environment

House State-Federal Relations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–4.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 94–216 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Jonah Wheeler.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Hilliard.

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 204–107 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996
HJR 21 (1996)Became Law
urging Congress to abolish the federal Department of Education.
Rep. Loren Jean House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted 195–80 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorApr 24, 1996✓Law
SB 157-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
placing probation-parole officers in group II in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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✓SenateApr 6, 1995✓HouseJan 25, 1996✓GovernorApr 2, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996