The House, Wednesday, May 1, 1996

The House took up 63 bills: 6 together on the consent calendar, then 57 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 59
Votes Taken
2 roll calls, 2 divisions52 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.

relative to the acceptance of gifts of personal property valued at over $5,000 donated to public libraries and establishing a task force on electronic information in state government.

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✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1113 (1996)Became Law
relative to the order of names on state primary election ballots and to political advertising and relative to a contingent nullification.
Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Public Affairs Elections

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 21, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓Law
authorizing municipalities to charge fees for certain administrative costs connected with excavation permits.

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 11, 1996✓GovernorMay 24, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1156 (1996)Became Law
relative to aircraft landings.
Rep. Weyler (Rock 18) House Transportation Senate Transportation Housing

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✓HouseJan 31, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1196 (1996)Became Law
relative to the statute of limitations on claims under the consumer protection statutes.

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 21, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
relative to coinsurance payments for covered services.

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 18, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
providing that the state shall apply for and utilize moneys from the Goals 2000 - Educate America Act.
Rep. Larson (Graf 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 248–90 on a roll call

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 13, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✕GovernorMay 15, 1996✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1285 (1996)Became Law
authorizing sobriety check points in certain situations.

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✓HouseFeb 21, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 11, 1996✓LawJan 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

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 11, 1996✓GovernorMay 21, 1996✓LawJul 20, 1996
HB 1300 (1996)Became Law
relative to the enforcement of zoning regulations.
Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) House Municipal and County Government Senate Economic Development Zoning and Planning

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 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
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

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 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1306 (1996)Became Law
exempting certain health clinics under the licensure law.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Public and Mental Health

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 11, 1996✓GovernorMay 24, 1996✓LawJul 23, 1996
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

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 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
requiring financial institutions to display certain information on fees, charges, and available products in their lobbies.

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✕SenateMay 16, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
relative to a corridor study of Route 101.
Rep. E. Smith (Ches 6) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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 18, 1996✓GovernorMay 24, 1996✓LawJul 23, 1996
HB 1344 (1996)Became Law
providing for an increase in the maximum cost of sweepstakes tickets and relative to the assignment of lottery prizes.
Rep. Klemm (Rock 28) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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 31, 1996✓Law
HB 1394 (1996)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the reporting of medical test results to health care consumers.
Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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✓HouseJan 31, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawAug 2, 1996
relative to special revenue funds and relative to the payment of taxes in the town of North Hampton.

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 13, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorMay 24, 1996✓Law
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.

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 16, 1996✓GovernorJun 11, 1996✓LawAug 10, 1996
HB 1474 (1996)Became Law
relative to legal name changes by individuals.

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 17, 1996✓GovernorMay 24, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
requiring the department of safety to keep drivers' records confidential except for certain reasons.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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 21, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1546 (1996)Became Law
promoting boating safety awareness and naming the new park and ride in Plaistow the "Michael C. Weston Memorial Park and Ride."
Rep. Crowell (Merr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation Environment - Conservation

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 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
relative to discovery in criminal cases.
Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) 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✕SenateMay 29, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1550 (1996)Became Law
relative to a lobster management plan and relative to lobster and crab licenses.
Rep. Crossman (Rock 32) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Fish & Game

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 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
relative to procedures in hearings of juvenile cases and relative to termination of the guardianship of a minor.

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✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
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

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 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1597 (1996)Became Law
changing the wetlands board to the wetlands council.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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✓HouseFeb 15, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 281 (1996)Became Law
changing the composition of the board of managers of the veterans' home.

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 5, 1995✓HouseJan 11, 1996✓SenateApr 2, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
establishing one elderly exemption to replace the standard elderly exemption and the current optional elderly exemption laws.
Rep. Kirby (Hills 24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

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 3, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorMay 24, 1996✓Law
relative to voluntary payments in lieu of taxes.
Rep. Cepaitis (Hills 33) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

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 5, 1995✓HouseJan 11, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
establishing a deferred compensation plan for volunteer firefighters.

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 25, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
allowing the formation of and regulating limited liability partnerships, providing for registration fees, and relative to the application of the real estate transfer tax.

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 25, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
including certain welfare recipients in the definition of public employee under the workers' compensation law.
Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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 4, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
integrating changes in the municipal budget act into the laws relating to towns and school districts.

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 5, 1995✓HouseJan 11, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 4-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to overnight stays and ambulatory surgical facilities under RSA 151-C.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Public and Mental Health

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateMar 15, 1995✓HouseJan 4, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 518 (1996)Became Law
relative to the industrial research center and the financial liability of the state for a company's default on matching fund obligations, authorizing the assessment of fees on certain projects, and relative to the disposition of equipment

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 hearing

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 20, 1996✓HouseMay 8, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJun 3, 1996
relative to license and registration suspensions, increasing the registration restoration fee and clarifying regulations regarding the registration and fees for semi-trailers.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 208–111 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 20, 1996✕HouseMay 1, 1996Governor✕LawMay 1, 1996
requiring the department of safety, division of safety services, to publish the New Hampshire Boaters guide, establishing a revolving fund to pay for publication of the Boaters guide and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation Environment - Conservation

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–7.

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✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
declaring proposed public collective bargaining agreements to be public records subject to inspection.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 21, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕Law
requiring transporters of hazardous material to maintain transportation liability insurance coverage.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateJan 18, 1996✕HouseJun 13, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
SB 580 (1996)Became Law
relative to liquor licenses and making a variety of changes in the liquor laws.
Sen. Rubens (SD5) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–6.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateJan 25, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
SB 623 (1996)Became Law
establishing a committee to study an optional retirement program for employees of the department of regional community-technical colleges.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 21, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
SB 659 (1996)Became Law
disqualifying individuals who leave self-employment or close a business from receiving unemployment compensation benefits.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 13, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 239–94 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateJan 11, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996