The House, Thursday, April 18, 1996

The House took up 59 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 56
Votes Taken
7 roll calls, 2 divisions57 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 1025-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to a 10-year transportation plan, relative to the Derry local exit on I-93, and extending the lapse dates for certain capital appropriations to the department of transportation.
Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways 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

✓IntroducedFeb 21, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓SenateMay 7, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1132 (1996)Became Law
reinstating the corporate charters of Polar Graphics, Inc. and Capitol Alarm Systems, Inc. and amending the charter of Saint-Gaudens Memorial.
Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Public Affairs

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓LawJul 14, 1996
HB 1139-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to the powers of the town of Sunapee concerning governance of the Sunapee water and sewer system.
Rep. Behrens (Sull 2) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseJan 31, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓LawMay 15, 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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1228-FN (1996)Became Law
requiring the executive director of the department of fish and game to provide copies of fish and game statutes, if available as a single publication from a commercial publisher, without charge only upon request of the members of the house wil
Rep. Felch (Rock 21) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Fish & Game

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 13, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓LawJul 14, 1996
HB 1289-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to restrictions on waters used as a public water supply, requiring notification to municipalities for certain water withdrawals, and relative to state water pollution control and drinking water revolving loan funds.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1314 (1996)Became Law
reorganizing the department of environmental services.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1400 (1996)Became Law
relative to liquor licensing requirements for veterans' clubs and social clubs and relative to liquor licenses for off-site catering services.
Rep. Vincent (Straf 14) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateApr 2, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓Law
HB 1472 (1996)Became Law
establishing a committee to study ways to enhance the postsecondary education system so as to attract European businesses.
Rep. Belvin (Hills 14) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓LawJul 14, 1996
HB 1530-FN (1996)Became Law
authorizing the executive director of the department of fish and game to regulate the taking of deer and moose and permitting the director to adopt rules relative to a registration agent's fees.
Rep. L. Smith (Belk 5) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Fish & Game

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓Law
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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1545 (1996)Became Law
recognizing the validity of faxed search and arrest warrants and domestic violence orders.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Judiciary

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1572-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
recodifying and revising the solid waste laws.
Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 473-FN-A-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
establishing the distance learning commission.
Rep. Daniels (Hills 13) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Education

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✓HouseJan 11, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorMay 13, 1996✓Law
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).

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓Law
SB 514 (1996)Died
relative to the definition of personal watercraft and authorizing certain residents to petition the commissioner of safety to allow the use of personal watercraft on previously restricted water bodies.
Sen. Johnson (SD3) House Transportation Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Environment - Conservation

House Transportation 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 188–113 on a roll call

Indefinitely Postpone (Kill the bill and bar its subject for the term)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✕HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawApr 18, 1996
SB 517-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to assessments against owners of property in central business districts.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–2; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 524 (1996)Became Law
relative to filing of reports or inventories with the probate court by guardians, fiduciaries, and executors; adopting the uniform disclaimer of property interests act; and relative to jurisdiction of family division courts.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

House Judiciary and Family Law 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✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 530 (1996)Interim Study
authorizing the court to suspend the motor vehicle driver's license of a person convicted of criminal mischief.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–1.

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, 1996✓SenateFeb 21, 1996HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
SB 533 (1996)Became Law
relative to economic development and retention rates.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJun 3, 1996
SB 534 (1996)Died
requiring candidates to report when either receipts or expenditures exceed a certain amount.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Executive Departments and Administration Elections

House Constitutional and Statutory Revision 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✓SenateMar 7, 1996✕HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawApr 18, 1996
SB 539-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to blood testing; relative to confidential communications between a patient and a physician or surgeon; relative to claims against the state; adding a member to the emergency medical and trauma services coordinating board; and rep
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Transportation

House Corrections and Criminal Justice 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✓SenateMar 7, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 540-FN (1996)Became Law
modifying the definition of a qualified investment company.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Finance Senate Banks Taxes - State

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 15, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorMay 24, 1996✓Law
SB 559-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
declaring proposed public collective bargaining agreements to be public records subject to inspection.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public Affairs Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 21, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕Law
SB 561-A (1996)Became Law
making an appropriation for capital improvements for Lamson library at Plymouth state college and for the purchase of furnishings for the Brown building; extending certain lapse dates; relative to the Pease development authority; relativet
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

House Public Works and Highways 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✓SenateMar 20, 1996✓HouseMay 8, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓Law
SB 566-FN (1996)Died
requiring transporters of hazardous material to maintain transportation liability insurance coverage.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Transportation

House Environment and Agriculture 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✓SenateJan 18, 1996✕HouseJun 13, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
SB 570 (1996)Became Law
relative to the transportation of dogs in motor vehicles.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–0.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 229–43 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 8, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
SB 571-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to speech-language specialists in the schools.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–4.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateJan 25, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 576-LOCAL (1996)Interim Study
permitting telecommunications public utilities to provide services at rates lower than those fixed by its schedules of general application to public and private schools grades kindergarten through 12.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–1.

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, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
SB 587 (1996)Became Law
authorizing municipal and county agreements to purchase electricity and energy services.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Economic Development Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy 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✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawAug 2, 1996
SB 592-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
establishing a committee to study the distribution of school building aid.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateJan 25, 1996✕HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawApr 18, 1996
SB 594 (1996)Became Law
relative to procedures under the official ballot option to town meeting and establishing a committee to examine procedural aspects of the official ballot law.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government 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✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
SB 613 (1996)Became Law
proclaiming December 7 of each year as New Hampshire Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Public Affairs

House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs 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✓SenateFeb 1, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 621-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to the dam safety program in the department of environmental services and making an appropriation therefor; legalizing the Kingston town meeting; reinstating the corporate charter of Country Squire Realty Associates, Inc.; extendi
Sen. Johnson (SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Fish and Game/Recreation

House Resources, Recreation and 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✓SenateFeb 15, 1996✓HouseMay 8, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 630-FN (1996)Died
relative to outdoor advertising devices and permit fees.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Failed 136–189 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateJan 18, 1996✕HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawApr 18, 1996
SB 632 (1996)Became Law
requiring municipal water companies to provide notice and opportunity to certain tenants prior to termination of service.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Public Affairs Housing

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorMay 21, 1996✓LawJul 20, 1996
SB 635-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to cost of living adjustments for retired firefighters and relative to the special account for additional benefits held by the board of trustees of the New Hamsphire retirement system.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration 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✓SenateMar 20, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 637 (1996)Died
requiring the commissioner of the department of environmental services to study and recommend statutory changes establishing a fabric care environmental response program.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture 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✓SenateFeb 15, 1996✕HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawApr 18, 1996
SB 648-FN-LOCAL (1996)Interim Study
relative to child support.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Interim Study (IS), 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 201–105 on a roll call

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 7, 1996HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
SB 651 (1996)Became Law
establishing a temporary tax rate in simulcast dog racing, establishing a committee to examine certain aspects of the pari-mutuel industry, and establishing a temporary breakage distribution for certain running horse races.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Regulated Revenues 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✓SenateMar 20, 1996✓HouseMay 8, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
SB 653-FN (1996)Died
establishing the parent and pupil rights law.
Sen. Wheeler (SD11) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✕HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawApr 18, 1996
SB 656-FN (1996)Became Law
expanding drug-free school zones to include Head Start facilities.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–4.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 15, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 662-FN (1996)Died
relative to real estate appraisers.
Sen. Wheeler (SD11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–4; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 7, 1996✕HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawApr 18, 1996
SB 665-FN (1996)Died
relative to liquor licenses for a sports/entertainment complex.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

House Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 128–176 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Indefinitely Postpone (Kill the bill and bar its subject for the term)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 18, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✕HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawApr 18, 1996
SB 666-FN-A (1996)Became Law
relative to the administration of motor vehicle laws pertaining to road tolls, and to a multi-jurisdictional fuel tax agreement.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Public Works and Highways Senate Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 18, 1996✓SenateMar 7, 1996✓HouseMay 8, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 7-FN-A (1996)Became Law
relative to kindergarten aid programs and making an appropriation therefor, and establishing a local education improvement assistance program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 192–90 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateJan 11, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
SCR 20 (1996)Adopted
demanding that the federal government cease enacting mandates that are beyond the scope of the 10th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Sen. George Lovejoy House State-Federal Relations Senate Public Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 81–225 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Wollner.

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 13, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996