The House took up 111 bills: 25 together on the consent calendar, then 86 one by one, listed below by bill.
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@misc{session-H-1997-01-29,
title = {The House, Wednesday, January 29, 1997},
howpublished = {Granite Record},
url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/H/1997-01-29},
note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026}
}The House assembled at 1:00 PM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Dickinson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The journal records 20 members as having leave of the House for the day, that is, permission to be away. A member on leave may still have voted on part of the day, and the roll call record does not always agree with the journal about who was excused.
Rep. Beverly Gage, Rep. Flint, Rep. Lovejoy, Rep. O'Rourke, Rep. Royce, Rep. Ralph Torr, Rep. Ameen, Rep. George Brown, Rep. Julie Brown, Rep. Copenhaver, Rep. David Flanders, Rep. Gerald Griffin Rep. Guest, Rep. Holt, Rep. Lynott, Rep. James McDonald, Rep. Marsha Pelletier, Rep. Salatiello, Rep. Mears, Rep. Patricia Cote
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.
House Commerce 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
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–4.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–3.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 257–109 on a division
Spoke for the motionRep. Gene Chandler
Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Brown
House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–8.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Also spoke during this billRep. Cobbin, Rep. Henderson, Rep. Lucy Weberthe record does not say which of the day's motions
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–3.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 279–89 on a division
Spoke for the motionRep. Adams, Rep. Lyman
Spoke against the motionRep. Morello, Rep. Melcher
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended
Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.
In the record: Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997
Sec 45(c)
Motion Failed 186–186 on a roll call
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 211–160 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Champagne.
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)
Motion Failed 186–186 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Cobbin.
In the record: Adopt Amendment
Adopt (Approve the resolution)
Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted
House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote