The House, Thursday, March 7, 1996

The House took up 75 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 38
Votes Taken
3 roll calls64 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 1050 (1996)Died
relative to liability for furnishing alcohol and relative to attorney contingent fees.
Rep. A. Torr (Straf 12) 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

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1100 (1996)Became Law
relative to the cutting of timber.
Rep. J. Chandler (Merr 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 13, 1996✓SenateApr 4, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1114 (1996)Died
requiring private employers to provide employees who are terminated a written reason for the termination.
Rep. Cloutier (Sull 8) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to later in day

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 187–89 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1138 (1996)Became Law
requesting the judicial council to study issues regarding jury duty.
Rep. Kennedy (Merr 7) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary and Family Law 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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓LawMay 15, 1996
HB 1141 (1996)Died
relative to youth employment.
Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 7–6; 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 7, 1996✕SenateApr 11, 1996Governor✕LawApr 11, 1996
HB 1143 (1996)Became Law
increasing the civil penalties for violations of certain labor statutes and authorizing the commissioner of labor to seek injunctions against noncomplying employers or owners.
Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–1; 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 2, 1996✓GovernorApr 24, 1996✓LawJun 23, 1996
HB 1153-FN (1996)Died
requiring legislative documents and administrative rules to be deposited with the state library in an electronic format.
Rep. Kennedy (Merr 7) House Legislative Administration Legislature

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. C Brown.

In the record: Suspend Rules for finance hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✕SenateMay 9, 1996Governor✕LawMay 9, 1996
HB 1168-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to maintaining local control over certain franchises and allowing municipalities to coordinate franchising authorities.
Rep. Behrens (Sull 2) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Public Affairs

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–1.

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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorMay 13, 1996✓LawJul 12, 1996
HB 1173-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to juvenile court proceedings and victims' rights in the context of delinquency proceedings.
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), 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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1212 (1996)Became Law
relative to the powers of trustees under the Uniform Trustees' Powers Act.
Rep. Hess (Merr 11) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Banks

House Judiciary and Family Law 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
HB 1215 (1996)Died
relative to confidential communications between a patient and a physician or surgeon.
Rep. Christie (Rock 22) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 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).

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 1996
HB 1247 (1996)Died
extending privileged communications to firefighters and emergency medical services unit personnel.
Rep. V. Clark (Rock 17) 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✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1250 (1996)Died
relative to new trials based on new evidence.
Rep. V. Clark (Rock 17) House Judiciary and Family Law Courts and Procedure

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1278 (1996)Died
requiring that certain government contractors make reports to the secretary of state.
Rep. Rogers (Merr 22) House Executive Departments and Administration Elections

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to later in day

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1283 (1996)Died
allowing jurors to ask questions and take written notes during trials.
Rep. McCann (Straf 11) House Judiciary and Family Law Courts and Procedure

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1291 (1996)Became Law
relative to vandalism and criminal mischief.
Rep. Mirski (Graf 12) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to later in day

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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1295 (1996)Died
requiring the commissioner of the department of environmental services to petition the United States Environmental Protection Agency requesting that New Hampshire be exempted from the mandatory use of reformulated fuels.
Rep. Beaulieu (Rock 10) House Science, Technology and Energy

House Science, Technology and Energy 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✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1303 (1996)Became Law
relative to the rulemaking authority of the commissioner of transportation, removing a requirement for a written agreement for reimbursement for certain planning and design work performed by the division of public works, and revising the defin
Rep. Calawa (Hills 17) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1313 (1996)Died
making attorneys subject to the provisions of the consumer protection act.
Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to later in day

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 1996
HB 1325 (1996)Became Law
relative to the emissions reduction trading programs and establishing a voluntary pilot program on enhanced environmental performance agreements.
Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–0.

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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 4, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1327-LOCAL (1996)Interim Study
authorizing a governing body of a municipality to order an assessor's plat to clarify property ownership.
Rep. Bishop (Rock 12) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996HouseMar 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1331-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to clarifying certain provisions under the workers' compensation law, and relative to fees for inspection certificates for elevators.
Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–1.

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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1343 (1996)Interim Study
requiring that judgments on past due rent be simultaneous with judgments for eviction.
Rep. N. Champagne (Hills 43) House Judiciary and Family Law Housing

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–0.

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 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1349 (1996)Died
relative to incarcerated convicted felons receiving workers' compensation payments.
Rep. Dokmo (Hills 14) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–6; 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 later in day

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 153–124 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1360 (1996)Died
establishing a standing joint legislative committee to review professional conduct complaints against attorneys.
Rep. Taylor (Hills 34) 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1361 (1996)Died
establishing a standing joint legislative committee to review professional conduct complaints against judges.
Rep. Taylor (Hills 34) House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1363 (1996)Interim Study
allowing towns and cities to vote to regulate certain types of businesses.
Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) House Municipal and County Government Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1371 (1996)Died
relative to the authority of the director of forests and lands to enter certain private lands.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Fish and Game/Recreation

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–6.

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 7, 1996✕SenateApr 16, 1996Governor✕LawApr 16, 1996
HB 1375 (1996)Became Law
relative to penalties under the workers' compensation law.
Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services 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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 2, 1996✓GovernorApr 24, 1996✓LawApr 24, 1996
HB 1380 (1996)Interim Study
allowing a municipality to tax land at a greater rate than buildings and other improvements to land.
Rep. Noyes (Rock 26) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Interim Study (IS), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996HouseMar 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1390 (1996)Died
establishing a study committee on removing the district courts from the authority and control of the administrative office of the courts.
Rep. Dolan (Rock 12) House Judiciary and Family Law Study Committees and Commissions

House Judiciary and Family Law 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 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1407 (1996)Interim Study
relative to reporting and registration requirements for lobbyists and employees of lobbyists.
Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8) House Legislative Administration Legislature

House Legislative Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996HouseMar 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1409 (1996)Interim Study
prohibiting service-connected disability payments or social security disability payments from being garnished for an alimony award.
Rep. Laurent (Ches 2) House Judiciary and Family Law Domestic Relations

House Judiciary and Family Law 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 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1410-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to special revenue funds and relative to the payment of taxes in the town of North Hampton.
Rep. Kirby (Hills 24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–3.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 13, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorMay 24, 1996✓Law
HB 1456 (1996)Died
relative to permissible agreements between beverage manufacturers and vendors and beverage wholesale distributors.
Rep. Avery (Ches 8) 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 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1468 (1996)Died
relative to the subject matter of money bills.
Rep. Rosen (Belk 7) House Legislative Administration Legislature

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 1996
HB 1474 (1996)Became Law
relative to legal name changes by individuals.
Rep. DePecol (Ches 14) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–2.

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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorMay 24, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1479 (1996)Died
relative to notification by federal employees to the chief law enforcement authority prior to an arrest, search, or seizure within the local law enforcement authority's jurisdiction.
Rep. Pepino (Hills 40) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs

House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
HB 1482-LOCAL (1996)Interim Study
relative to municipal water, gas and electric utilities.
Rep. Guay (Coos 6) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Interim Study (IS), 16–0.

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 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1483 (1996)Died
relative to lobbyist registration.
Rep. Scott (Sull 4) House Legislative Administration Legislature

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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseJun 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1484 (1996)Interim Study
establishing a joint committee on mandates.
Rep. Beaulieu (Rock 10) House Legislative Administration

House Legislative Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–0.

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 7, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1498-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
requiring the commissioner of administrative services to purchase electricity through the competitive bidding process.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–6.

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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 9, 1996✓GovernorMay 13, 1996✓Law
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 & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 13, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1524 (1996)Died
relative to operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and causing bodily injury.
Rep. Langley (Rock 24) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

House Corrections and Criminal Justice 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 7, 1996✕SenateApr 17, 1996Governor✕LawApr 17, 1996
HB 1541 (1996)Became Law
relative to employee leasing companies and temporary help services.
Rep. Clegg (Hills 23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 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.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 1996
HB 1581 (1996)Became Law
prohibiting the operation of a motorboat during license suspension or revocation for DWI and prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle if a person has been convicted of boating while intoxicated.
Rep. Whalley (Merr 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–4; 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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1606 (1996)Became Law
relative to child support collection.
Rep. Mittelman (Hills 37) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary and Family Law 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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1620 (1996)Became Law
relative to the information required in any contract to lease the Cannon Mountain and Mount Sunapee ski areas, authorizing the services of a consultant to develop a prototype lease and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. E. Smith (Ches 6) House Public Works and Highways Senate Fish and Game/Recreation

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–4; 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 7, 1996✓SenateMay 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. C Brown.

In the record: Suspend Rules for finance hearing

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HCR 23 (1996)Interim Study
urging the governor and general court to take action to bring about property tax relief.
Rep. Daniel Burnham House Legislative Administration

House Legislative Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to later in day

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 176–91 on a roll call

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996HouseMar 7, 1996Senate
HJR 22 (1996)Became Law
urging the New Hampshire congressional delegation to review the significant economic impact of the implementation of the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.
Rep. Leighton Pratt House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓Law
HJR 23 (1996)Died
urging the attorney general to file suit against 4 federal judges for their misconduct in deciding cases where Henry H. Amsden was the plaintiff and declaring that the state of New Hampshire rejects the actions of these judges.
Rep. John Chandler House Judiciary and Family Law Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 03/13/1996 at 1:00pm

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 13, 1996SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 1996
HJR 25 (1996)Became Law
urging the federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Council on Environmental Quality, the United States Congress, and the President of the United States to implement increased competition in the electric
Rep. Clifton Below House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–0.

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 1996✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 9, 1996✓GovernorApr 24, 1996✓Law
HR 51 (1996)Died
urging that impeachment proceedings be instituted against certain judges.
Rep. Roland Hemon House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to later in day

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 13, 1996
HR 52 (1996)Died
urging that impeachment proceedings be instituted against Jeffrey R. Howard, the attorney general of the state of New Hampshire.
Rep. Warren Goddard House Judiciary and Family Law

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕HouseMar 7, 1996
HR 62 (1996)Adopted by House
instructing the house finance committee to study alternatives to fund public primary and secondary education.
Rep. Neal Kurk House Finance Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. C Brown.

In the record: Suspend Rules for finance hearing

✓IntroducedFeb 21, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996