The House, Thursday, April 9, 1998

The House took up 149 bills: 12 together on the consent calendar, then 137 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 34
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
6 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered.

Excused for the Day

Show the 32 members excusedRepublican 4

The journal records 32 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. Chase, Rep. Clay, Rep. Robert Foster, Rep. Healy, Rep. O'Rourke, Rep. Pepino, Rep. Brian Taylor Rep. Cegelis, Rep. Coes, Rep. Dowd, Rep. Ron Dunn Rep. Fraser, Rep. Hansen, Rep. Hess, Rep. Diane Kelley Rep. LaRose, Rep. Lynde, Rep. McNamara, Rep. Morris, Rep. O'Keefe, Rep. Marsha Pelletier, Rep. Robertson, Rep. Simmons, Rep. Donald Welch, Rep. Whalley, Rep. Paula Bradley, Rep. Donovan, Rep. Horton, Rep. Morello, Rep. Irene Pratt, Rep. Rabideau, Rep. Kimberly Rice

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.

relating to clarifying the phrase "proportional and reasonable" in the constitution. Providing that to the extent local property taxes are used to fund an adequate education, tax rates among different local taxing districts shall be proportional and reaso
Rep. Hess (Merr 11) House Finance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1998✕HouseSep 24, 1998SenateVoters
relating to the right of each educable child to an adequate education, and the proportionality and reasonableness of local taxes for education. Providing that the right of every child to an adequate education shall be enforced by appropriate legislation,
Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) House Finance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998✕HouseSenateVoters
relating to use of personal income taxes. court shall use net revenues from personal income taxes exclusively for educational purposes.
Rep. Hager (Merr 18) House Finance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998✕HouseSep 10, 1998SenateVoters
relating to restricting any statewide property tax to education funding. Providing that all revenues resulting from a statewide property tax shall be used exclusively for elementary and secondary education.
Rep. Sapareto (Rock 13) House Finance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedMar 5, 1998✕HouseSep 10, 1998SenateVoters
relating to rights of parents to nurture and educate their children. Providing that the right of parents to nurture and educate their children is a natural right, that the legislature and courts shall respect local control of education, and that a locall
Rep. Alger (Graf 9) House Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedMar 12, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998SenateVoters
relative to a 10-year transportation plan, authorizing construction on the Spaulding Turnpike, making an appropriation for a radio system upgrade for the department of transportation, excluding certain vehicles from seasonal weight limits,
Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
implementing the Advancing Better Classrooms program to provide a constitutionally adequate public education to all the children of New Hampshire.
Rep. Burling (Sull 1) House Finance Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedMar 25, 1998✓HouseMay 14, 1998✓SenateAug 6, 1998✓GovernorOct 1, 1998✓Law
relative to primary petitions, the preparation of voting materials, and format options for disclosing 1998 campaign information, and prohibiting candidates from multi-seat districts from being nominated by more than one party.
Rep. Pfaff (Merr 11) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseApr 23, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
relative to campaign finance expenditure and contribution reform.
Rep. Boutin (Hills 37) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998HouseFeb 18, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
relative to defining educational adequacy within the public school system.
Rep. Searles (Hills 23) House Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 15, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawMay 20, 1998
HB 1663-FN (1998)Interim Study
relative to rulemaking under the administrative procedures act and the responsibilities of the office of legislative services and the department of administrative services, and establishing a committee to study procedures in administrative rul

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 1998HouseMay 28, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
establishing a new statewide tax on land values to fund a constitutionally adequate education.
Rep. Noyes (Rock 26) House Finance Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998HouseSep 10, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
to place a question concerning electronic gaming machines to the voters on the November 1998 state general election ballot.
Rep. Guay (Coos 6) House Education

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawMay 20, 1998
establishing a personal income tax and a statewide school property tax to fund public education and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Below (Graf 13) House Finance Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998HouseSep 24, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
adding a capital gains tax to the interest and dividends tax, and designating all revenues from the interest and dividends tax for funding education.
Rep. Almy (Graf 14) House Finance Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998✕HouseSep 24, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
relative to a statewide school tax on income for purposes of funding a constitutionally adequate education and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Jacobson (Merr 2) House Finance Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998✕HouseSep 24, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
establishing a securities transfer excise tax to meet state obligations in funding education.
Rep. McCann (Straf 11) House Finance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998✕HouseSep 24, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
replacing the business profits tax and the business enterprise tax with a reform business tax and establishing a committee to recommend a rate for the reform business tax.
Rep. Lovett (Graf 6) House Finance Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998HouseMay 7, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
requiring the state board of education to establish a uniform salary schedule for public school teachers.
Rep. Melcher (Hills 11) House Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawMay 20, 1998
establishing a proportional statewide property tax to provide equal per student funding for state-mandated education and funding for kindergarten and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Sapareto (Rock 13) House Finance Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedMar 5, 1998✕HouseSep 24, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
establishing a referendum for a new taxation plan to fund public education.
Rep. Below (Graf 13) House Finance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedMar 12, 1998✕HouseSep 24, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
relative to collection by the state of local property taxes paid by business, industrial, and public utility properties and redistribution to municipalities for education purposes on a per pupil basis.
Rep. Lavoie (Merr 12) House Finance Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedMar 12, 1998✕HouseSep 24, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
authorizing towns and cities to determine the method of local taxation used to support public education.
Rep. Alger (Graf 9) House Local and Regulated Revenues

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedMar 12, 1998✕HouseMay 28, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawMay 28, 1998
authorizing school districts to establish local educational standards and perform local education program assessments.
Rep. Alger (Graf 9) House Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedMar 12, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawMay 20, 1998
relative to local property taxation and state aid to support public education.
Rep. Hess (Merr 11) House Finance Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedMar 12, 1998HouseSep 24, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
authorizing positions for the administration of retiree's health benefits by the New Hampshire retirement system and making an appropriation therefor.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedMar 19, 1998✕HouseJun 10, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawJun 10, 1998
increasing the tobacco tax on all tobacco products and designating the increase in revenue for the advancing better classrooms program.
Rep. Burling (Sull 1) House Finance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedMar 25, 1998HouseSep 24, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 1998
increasing the wild black bear license and tag fee.
Rep. Abbott (Rock 19) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and 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 8, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓GovernorMay 5, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
relative to reporting and registration requirements for lobbyists and employees of lobbyists.
Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs Legislature

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

Spoke for the motionRep. Jonah Wheeler Rep. Burling

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateFeb 12, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
making an appropriation to the office of emergency management and relative to proportionate share payments for county nursing homes.
Rep. MacGillivray (Hills 21) House Science, Technology and Energy

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseJun 30, 1998✓SenateJun 30, 1998✓GovernorJul 1, 1998✓Law
HR 56 (1998)Adopted by House
memorializing State Representative Charles H. Felch, Sr. of Seabrook.

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted

✓IntroducedApr 9, 1998✓HouseApr 9, 1998
HR 57 (1998)Adopted by House
memorializing State Representative Charles W. Ferguson of Milford.

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted

✓IntroducedApr 9, 1998✓HouseApr 9, 1998
SB 140 (1998)Became Law
relative to the obligations of joint owners to the nuclear decommissioning financing fund and relative to the membership of the nuclear decommissioning financing committee.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseApr 23, 1998✓GovernorJun 11, 1998✓Law
relative to an exemption from licensing for day care in private homes.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 2, 1998✓LawAug 1, 1998
relative to teacher renomination and the application of teacher professional and performance standards.
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. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 19, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✕GovernorJun 26, 1998✕LawJun 30, 1998
allowing juvenile case and court records to be unsealed in certain cases.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 19, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawMay 20, 1998
relative to municipal officials and their discretion over the use of traffic devices and the purchase of liability insurance.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawMay 20, 1998
SB 308 (1998)Became Law
relative to the board of directors of Delta Dental Plan of New Hampshire, Inc.
Sen. Danais (SD20) House Commerce Senate Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateJan 29, 1998✓HouseApr 23, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1998
relative to the health care transition fund.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Finance Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✕HouseSep 24, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
SB 313 (1998)Became Law
requiring compliance with the Military Selective Service Act as a condition to receiving certain state education and employment benefits, and clarifying the procedure for making Persian Gulf War service bonus payments.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Education Military & Veterans' Affairs

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 316 (1998)Became Law
establishing a committee to study participation in driver training programs for older drivers.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Commerce Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 1998✓LawJun 18, 1998
SB 317 (1998)Became Law
relative to the time for consideration of applications to planning boards.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Zoning and Planning

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 319 (1998)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the parole system and methods to increase its efficiency.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 12, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJun 15, 1998
SB 320 (1998)Became Law
relative to notice by a state agency to certain persons of proposed rulemaking activity.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateJan 29, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 1998✓LawAug 17, 1998
relative to creating a joint maintenance high school in certain towns.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 19, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 1998✓LawAug 17, 1998
SB 322 (1998)Became Law
repealing the prospective repeal relative to an exemption for certain rules regarding the radiological health program from drafting and numbering requirements of the rulemaking process.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateJan 29, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 2, 1998✓LawAug 1, 1998
relative to entertainers on premises of an on-sale liquor licensee and relative to penalties for manufacture, sale and possession of false identification.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 328 (1998)Became Law
allowing liquor and beverage licensees and other liquor and beverage industry members not licensed in New Hampshire to furnish draft beer equipment and representatives to dispense and promote their beverages at licensed beer festivals.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 8, 1998✓LawAug 7, 1998
SB 331 (1998)Became Law
eliminating work certificates for 16 and 17 year old youths.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 16, 1998✓LawAug 15, 1998
allowing any registered voter who is unable to vote in person, by reason of extended work hours, lack of transportation, or illness in the family, to vote by absentee ballot.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 14, 1998Governor✕LawJun 18, 1998
relative to polling hours in towns.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateJan 29, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 336 (1998)Became Law
relative to small group and individual insurance.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 337 (1998)Became Law
relative to the order of distribution of claims from an insurer's estate.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Commerce Senate Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseApr 23, 1998✓GovernorMay 20, 1998✓LawJul 19, 1998
relative to the bidding for design and construction of a new medium security prison in the city of Berlin and to the closure of the lakes region facility and making appropriations therefor.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 20–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Gene Chandler

Spoke against the motionRep. Rosen

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 19, 1998✓HouseApr 9, 1998Governor✕Law
SB 340 (1998)Interim Study
relative to the filing fee for securities in a combined prospectus offered for sale in New Hampshire by a mutual fund.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce Senate Banks Banking and Finance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998HouseMay 14, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
SB 341 (1998)Became Law
relative to the implementation of electric utility restructuring.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJun 17, 1998
SB 342 (1998)Became Law
relative to capital appropriations for the Glencliff home for the elderly and for certain department of safety projects, relative to approval of certain leases by state agencies, and relative to renovations to a certain state office build
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget State Government

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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

Also spoke during this billRep. Arnold, Rep. Buckleythe record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 19, 1998✓HouseMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
SB 344 (1998)Became Law
relative to trustees.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Commerce Senate Banks

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 349 (1998)Became Law
enabling a town or school district moderator to postpone the deliberative session or voting day of a meeting because of a weather emergency.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 19, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
relative to official ballot procedures.
Sen. Rubens (SD5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 19, 1998✕HouseSep 24, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
SB 354 (1998)Became Law
requiring insurance coverage for hospitalization and anesthesia for dental procedures for certain patients.
Sen. Russman (SD19) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 357 (1998)Became Law
establishing a committee to study insurance coverage for infertility.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Commerce Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateJan 29, 1998✓HouseApr 23, 1998✓GovernorMay 19, 1998✓LawJul 18, 1998
SB 358 (1998)Became Law
relative to the term physician in health care provider contracts.
Sen. Francoeur (SD14) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 360 (1998)Became Law
establishing a child and family resource group to study and make recommendations concerning the development and coordination of wellness and primary prevention programs.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 2, 1998✓LawJun 2, 1998
SB 362 (1998)Became Law
relative to classification of certain department of corrections personnel in the retirement system.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 19, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1998
SB 364 (1998)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility and advisability of consolidating building trades under a single licensing board.
Sen. Larsen (SD15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 2, 1998✓LawJun 2, 1998
SB 365 (1998)Became Law
relative to including the upper and lower Merrimack Rivers, the Lamprey River, the Swift River, and the mainstream and north branch of the Contoocook River under the shoreland protection act and deleting the deadline for local approval of thed
Sen. Russman (SD19) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJun 15, 1998
SB 367 (1998)Interim Study
relative to the public protection fund administered by the New Hampshire Bar Association.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change deadline to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 9, 1998HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
establishing an international trade corridor and border crossing planning and development advisory committee.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 371 (1998)Became Law
requiring health carriers to provide certain information to health care providers and consumers.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 372 (1998)Became Law
relative to forms and rates for large scale commercial insurance policies.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 374 (1998)Became Law
relative to large water withdrawals and relative to exemptions from local planning and zoning requirements for public utilities.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 2, 1998✓LawAug 1, 1998
SB 376 (1998)Became Law
relative to animal cruelty.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 377 (1998)Became Law
authorizing the organization of merchant banks to provide equity financing and related services to small businesses.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce Senate Banks

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 383 (1998)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the use of telemedicine.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 8, 1998✓LawJun 8, 1998
SB 385 (1998)Became Law
requiring the clerks of the superior courts to notify the appropriate regulatory board when a health care provider is convicted of a felony.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 2, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
expanding the attorney general's authority to record communications in criminal investigations.
Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawMay 20, 1998
exempting personal property which is subject to taxation under the legacies and successions tax from the 2 percent tax on transfers of personal property of nonresident decedents.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Finance Senate Ways and Means

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1998
SB 392 (1998)Became Law
relative to requirements for law enforcement personnel who conduct interviews of minors.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 393 (1998)Became Law
relative to health insurance deductibles.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 8, 1998✓LawAug 7, 1998
SB 394 (1998)Became Law
providing for revocation of wills by divorce.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 19, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 2, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 395 (1998)Became Law
enacting certain provisions of the prudent investor act.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 2, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 396 (1998)Became Law
requiring the commissioner of the department of youth development services to submit a quality assessment report to the legislature and to the juvenile justice commission.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawAug 14, 1998
SB 399 (1998)Became Law
correcting a reference in the insurance laws.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 8, 1998✓LawAug 7, 1998
SB 400 (1998)Became Law
relative to withdrawal of a school district from an area district.
Sen. Johnson (SD3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
SB 402 (1998)Became Law
codifying the pet overpopulation committee.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
relative to mooring on Spofford Lake.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Environment - Conservation

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawMay 20, 1998
SB 404 (1998)Interim Study
relative to home care.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
relative to a specific time period by which the state is required to have an audited financial statement available to the public.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Finance Senate Internal Affairs State Government

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawAug 24, 1998
relative to long-term care and extending the moratorium on new nursing home beds.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change deadline to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 9, 1998✓HouseSep 10, 1998✓GovernorSep 26, 1998✓Law
SB 412 (1998)Became Law
designating skiing as the official New Hampshire sport.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseApr 23, 1998✓GovernorMay 19, 1998✓LawJul 18, 1998
SB 415 (1998)Became Law
relative to the authority of zoning boards of adjustment to grant variances from certain zoning ordinances.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 19, 1998✓HouseMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 1998✓LawAug 17, 1998
continuing the court modernization fund and its source of funding from penalty assessments and making an appropriation for maintenance of the new judicial branch administration building.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Finance Senate Judiciary

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✕GovernorJun 26, 1998✕LawJun 30, 1998
making a person driving under the influence of a controlled drug subject to an administrative loss of license.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 12, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawMay 20, 1998
preventing a child from being required to have visitation with a parent incarcerated for the murder of the other parent.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 12, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawMay 20, 1998
relative to timber harvesting and penalties for timber trespass and deceptive forestry practices and relative to persons who are not required to file an intent to cut.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
establishing a study committee on the procedures for and affordability of open access to judicial records.
Sen. D. Wheeler (SD11) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✕HouseMay 7, 1998Governor✕LawMay 7, 1998
SB 428-FN (1998)Interim Study
relative to firearm lock boxes in state facilities.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
relative to the confidentiality of drivers' motor vehicle records.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕Law
SB 438 (1998)Became Law
exercising the authority of the state of New Hampshire to elect out of the federal Volunteer Protection Act of 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 change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 19, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 2, 1998✓LawJun 2, 1998
relative to the adoption of policies by local school district governing bodies concerning pupil discipline and behavior.
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. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 19, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawMay 20, 1998
relative to fines payable to the division of motor vehicles; allowing civil bench warrants for defaults on such fines; authorizing bail commissioners to receive certain civil fines and fees; and authorizing the division of motor vehicles t
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Transportation Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change deadline to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
establishing a committee to study the delivery of and funding for in-home support services for children with disabilities and their families.
Sen. Larsen (SD15) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 8, 1998✓LawJun 8, 1998
requiring the New Hampshire real estate commission to notify licensees of proposed rules changes, changes in adopted rules, and changes in New Hampshire law.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 445 (1998)Became Law
relative to penalties for personal use of walking disabled motor vehicle plates or placards by persons not issued the plates or placards.
Sen. D. Wheeler (SD11) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 446 (1998)Became Law
relative to estate planning by a guardian.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1998
SB 447-FN (1998)Interim Study
exempting siblings of a decedent who are unable to engage in substantial gainful employment from the legacies and successions tax.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Finance Senate Ways and Means

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998HouseMay 28, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
SB 448 (1998)Became Law
establishing a committee to study joint maintenance agreements in school districts.
Sen. Johnson (SD3) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 19, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 2, 1998✓LawAug 1, 1998
relative to the accessibility of pupil assessment materials and the anonymity of pupil assessment results.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 456 (1998)Interim Study
enabling school districts to allow full parental choice in education.
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. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
relative to the eligibility of employment program participants for workers' compensation.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
establishing certain commissions relative to educational issues and making an appropriation therefor, and making an appropriation to the New Hampshire Veterans' Home.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Finance Senate Finance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
relative to limitations from civil liability for volunteers and relative to state agency preparedness for the year 2000 computer problem.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓Law
relative to the disposition of firearms which are voluntarily surrendered to the state and relative to appeals from a denial, suspension, or revocation of a license to carry a loaded pistol or revolver.
Sen. D. Wheeler (SD11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Internal Affairs Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
relative to child day care providers and clarifying the procedures for background criminal checks for school employees and volunteers.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓Law
relative to the availability of school building aid for year-round schools.
Sen. Ruben (SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
exempting certain businesses from the electronic filing requirement under the meals and rooms tax and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Finance Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1998
exempting catastrophic aid payments and revenues from the municipal budget law.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 19, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawMay 20, 1998
SB 486 (1998)Became Law
relative to old age and survivors' insurance.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateJan 29, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 487 (1998)Became Law
relative to the general powers and duties of a guardian over the estate of the minor.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
relative to life and accident and health insurance and relative to certain salaries.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
SB 492 (1998)Became Law
amending the charter of the union school district of Keene.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Municipal and County Government Senate Education Elections

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓Law
SB 493 (1998)Became Law
establishing a commission to determine the feasibility of a new public-private partnership to conserve New Hampshire's priority natural, cultural, and historical resources.
Sen. Russman (SD19) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 8, 1998✓LawJun 8, 1998
SB 494 (1998)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing private nonprofit small business health care insurance purchasing groups to form and conduct business in New Hampshire.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawJul 25, 1998
SB 497 (1998)Became Law
relative to disbursement of tobacco-related funds received by the state.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Finance Senate Internal Affairs

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1998✓SenateFeb 19, 1998✓HouseMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 498 (1998)Became Law
clarifying the definition of "right of custody" with respect to the crime of interference with custody.
Sen. McCarley (SD6) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 500 (1998)Became Law
relative to the use of credit data for certain insurance purposes.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
allowing federal judges to perform marriages after obtaining a special license.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
relative to members of predecessor systems of the New Hampshire retirement system.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 19, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1998
eliminating the separate fee for licensed master plumbers who are the sole shareholders of a plumbing corporation.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedFeb 19, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 2, 1998✓LawAug 1, 1998
requiring certain reports relative to independent review under managed care.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998

✓IntroducedMar 5, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawAug 14, 1998