The House, Wednesday, May 7, 1997

The House took up 37 bills: 14 together on the consent calendar, then 23 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 60
Votes Taken
3 roll calls, 1 division12 voice votes
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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 249 (1997)Became Law
clarifying the authority of local police officers to serve cease and desist orders against planning and zoning violations.
Rep. Dolan (Rock 12) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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 9, 1997✓HouseFeb 26, 1997✓SenateApr 24, 1997✓GovernorJun 3, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 486 (1997)Died
relative to a study of a certain portion of Route 3A.
Rep. D'Allesandro (Hills 46) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 5, 1997✓SenateApr 30, 1997Governor✕Law
HB 652 (1997)Became Law
establishing a house committee to study certification of police and fire dispatchers.
Rep. Pepino (Hills 40) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Transportation 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 29, 1997✓HouseMar 5, 1997✓SenateApr 30, 1997✓GovernorJun 3, 1997✓LawAug 2, 1997
HB 662 (1997)Became Law
revising the laws relative to the use of dealer plates.
Rep. Bartlett (Belk 6) 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 29, 1997✓HouseMar 18, 1997✓SenateApr 30, 1997✓GovernorJun 17, 1997✓Law
SB 149 (1997)Died
relative to the requirements that state agencies administering federal programs may impose on activities of the private sector.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Interstate Cooperation

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. R Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✕GovernorJun 21, 1997✕LawJun 25, 1997
SB 162-FN-A-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
relative to the acquisition of a certain piece of property in Piermont, New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Public Works and Highways Senate Economic Development

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. R Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
SB 168-A (1998)Died
requiring the department of corrections to prepare and enter into a lease-purchase agreement with the Berlin Economic Development Council for a medium security correctional facility to be constructed in Berlin and making an appropriation there
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. R Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateApr 24, 1997✕HouseJan 7, 1998Governor✕LawJan 7, 1998
SB 169-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to a college tuition savings plan.
Sen. Larsen (SD15) House Education Senate Education

House Education 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 23, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
SB 172 (1997)Became Law
making various changes to the workers' compensation law.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. R Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateApr 24, 1997✓HouseMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓Law
SB 180-FN-A (1997)Became Law
relative to establishing a revolving fund for loans for the maintenance, enhancement, and rehabilitation of local rural airport service.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawAug 19, 1997
SB 196-FN-LOCAL (1997)Died
allowing the transmission of simulcast races at grand hotels.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. R Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateApr 24, 1997✕HouseMay 20, 1997Governor✕LawMay 20, 1997
SB 202 (1997)Died
relative to the certification and recertification of teachers, supervisors, and administrators, high school graduation examinations, school building aid, and establishing a committee to study school discipline and manifest educational hard
Sen. Rubens (SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. R Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateApr 24, 1997✓HouseMay 28, 1997✕GovernorJun 18, 1997✕LawJun 25, 1997
SB 209-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to a residential care services program and establishing a residential care oversight committee.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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 deadline

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateApr 24, 1997✓HouseMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
SB 216 (1997)Died
relative to pari-mutuel racing and taxes on pari-mutuel pools.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. R Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateApr 24, 1997✓HouseMay 28, 1997Governor✕Law
SB 34 (1997)Became Law
repealing laws relative to abortion.
Sen. Russman (SD19) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 122–228 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Flora.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 206–144 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓SenateApr 3, 1997✓HouseMay 7, 1997✓GovernorJun 3, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 62 (1998)Died
authorizing the governing bodies of towns which have not adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting, but which are in school districts which have adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting, to move the election day of t
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Elections

House Municipal and County Government recommended Re-refer to Committee, 16–1.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 222–98 on a roll call

In the record: Re-referred to mun & cnty govt

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateJan 23, 1997✕HouseJan 7, 1998Governor✕LawJan 7, 1998
SB 68-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
providing health care coverage for the spouse and dependents of any group I or group II retirement system member who is killed in the line of duty.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. R Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules on deadline

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateApr 24, 1997✓HouseJan 29, 1998✓GovernorJun 24, 1998✓LawAug 23, 1998