The House, Wednesday, May 20, 1998

The House took up 84 bills: 28 together on the consent calendar, then 60 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 48
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
8 roll calls, 2 divisions47 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Leighton Pratt led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Excused for the Day

Show the 38 members excusedRepublican 2Democrat 1

The journal records 38 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. Julie Brown, Rep. Patricia Cote, Rep. Flint, Rep. Robert Foster, Rep. Healy, Rep. Langer, Rep. O'Connell, Rep. Pepino, Rep. Brian Taylor Rep. Adams, Rep. Bergin, Rep. Channing Brown, Rep. Case, Rep. Chase, Rep. Connolly, Rep. Copenhaver, Rep. David Cote, Rep. DePecol, Rep. Golden, Rep. Diane Kelley Rep. Laflam, Rep. Lovejoy, Rep. MacAuslan, Rep. MacNeil, Rep. Mirski, Rep. Morello, Rep. Moynihan, Rep. Nordgren, Rep. O'Keefe, Rep. Perkins, Rep. Piteri, Rep. Sabella, Rep. Simmons, Rep. John Stone Rep. Lindblade, Rep. Jane Clemons, Rep. Coes, Rep. Fenton

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.

CACR 49 (1998)Died
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

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 227–80 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. O'Hearn

Spoke against the motionRep. Alger

✓IntroducedMar 12, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998SenateVoters
HB 1112 (1998)Became Law
relative to the placement of articles on the official ballot.
Rep. Wheeler (Hills 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateApr 30, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawAug 14, 1998
HB 1114 (1998)Became Law
relative to registration procedures for the use of antique plates.
Rep. Mirski (Graf 12) 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 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 1998✓LawAug 17, 1998
HB 1118 (1998)Became Law
relative to the expiration of contact lens prescriptions and relative to continuing education for ophthalmic dispensers.
Rep. Dawe (Hills 33) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human 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 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1167-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
relative to a reapproval process for community mental health programs and area agencies.
Rep. Haettenschwiller (Hills 29) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawAug 14, 1998
HB 1175-LOCAL (1998)Died
relative to authorizing the state board of education to adopt rules on teacher education programs, teacher certification fees, and recertification standards.
Rep. Yeaton (Merr 10) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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. O'Hearn

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateApr 16, 1998Governor✕Law
HB 1189-FN (1998)Became Law
increasing the limits of direct off-premises sales from breweries.
Rep. Avery (Ches 8) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 12, 1998✓SenateApr 23, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJun 15, 1998
HB 1209 (1998)Became Law
revising the interagency agreement for special education.
Rep. O'Hearn (Hills 26) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 1998✓LawJun 18, 1998
HB 1215 (1998)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the shortage of qualified and certified personnel in the delivery of services related to special education.
Rep. O'Hearn (Hills 26) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 8, 1998✓LawJun 8, 1998
HB 1320 (1998)Became Law
amending provisions of the advisory committee on the education of students with disabilities.
Rep. O'Hearn (Hills 26) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 1998✓LawJun 18, 1998
HB 1328-FN (1998)Became Law
extending the exemption period for motor vehicle titles and relative to penalties and bond requirements imposed on certain motor vehicle dealers, transporters and repairers.
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 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateApr 23, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 1998✓Law
HB 1374 (1998)Became Law
relative to increasing the minimum amount of a state capital improvement project requiring competitive bidding, relative to contracts for major capital projects of the departments of fish and game and resources and economic development, an
Rep. Royce (Ches 9) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget 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 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateApr 30, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓Law
HB 1407 (1998)Became Law
clarifying the unlawful practice of medicine and podiatry.
Rep. Calvert (Belk 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Judiciary

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1428 (1998)Became Law
relative to teacher certification, recertification and professional preparation programs.
Rep. O'Hearn (Hills 26) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateApr 30, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawAug 14, 1998
HB 1448 (1998)Became Law
relative to confidential communication between victims and counselors.
Rep. Knowles (Straf 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
HB 147 (1998)Became Law
relative to disclosure of certain information relating to tobacco products.
Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Liquor and Beer

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawAug 14, 1998
HB 1527 (1998)Became Law
relative to unauthorized switching of telecommunications or energy-related service providers.
Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJun 15, 1998
HB 1529 (1998)Became Law
reinstating the corporate charters of Hampstead Garage, Inc., Shannon Ridge Development, Inc., and Raycor Corporation.
Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14) House Commerce 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 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJun 15, 1998
HB 1605 (1998)Became Law
establishing a study committee on marine patrol services.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Transportation 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 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJun 15, 1998
HB 1660-FN-LOCAL (1998)Died
relative to defining educational adequacy within the public school system.
Rep. Searles (Hills 23) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 15, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawMay 20, 1998
HB 1667 (1998)Died
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

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 221–59 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Henderson

Spoke against the motionRep. Guay

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawMay 20, 1998
HB 1677-FN-A-LOCAL (1998)Died
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

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–3.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 1st item

✓IntroducedMar 12, 1998✕HouseMay 28, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawMay 28, 1998
HB 1678-FN-LOCAL (1998)Died
authorizing school districts to establish local educational standards and perform local education program assessments.
Rep. Alger (Graf 9) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. O'Hearn

Spoke against the motionRep. Alger

✓IntroducedMar 12, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998SenateGovernor✕LawMay 20, 1998
HB 505 (1998)Died
relative to smoking in indoor public places.
Rep. Holt (Hills 35) House Commerce Senate Public Affairs

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 9, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✕SenateMay 28, 1998Governor✕LawMay 28, 1998
HB 707-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
providing that telecommunications poles and lines be subject to the property tax.
Rep. Below (Graf 13) House Local and Regulated Revenues 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 29, 1997✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateApr 9, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
SB 102-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to the possession of certain weapons in the commission of a violent crime.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 9, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 191 (1998)Became Law
relative to mental health providers.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 202–115 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Dyer, Rep. Goulet

Spoke against the motionRep. Holley, Rep. Cooper

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 24, 1998✓LawOct 31, 1998
SB 301 (1998)Died
relative to teacher renomination and the application of teacher professional and performance standards.
Sen. Rubens (SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–5.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 19, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✕GovernorJun 26, 1998✕LawJun 30, 1998
SB 324-FN (1998)Became Law
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

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 162–142 on a roll call

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, to 05/28/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 331 (1998)Became Law
eliminating work certificates for 16 and 17 year old youths.
Sen. Francoeur (SD14) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 60–240 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Mears.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Hessthe record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 16, 1998✓LawAug 15, 1998
SB 344 (1998)Became Law
relative to trustees.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Commerce Senate Banks

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
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

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–0.

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. Donald Welch

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
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

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 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

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 205–92 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Jeb Bradley, Rep. Dickinson, Rep. Merritt

Spoke against the motionRep. Camm, Rep. Kibbey, Rep. Donald White

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawJun 15, 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

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 18, 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

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 6–5; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. John Huntthe record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 420 (1998)Died
preventing a child from being required to have visitation with a parent incarcerated for the murder of the other parent.
Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 12, 1998✕HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawMay 20, 1998
SB 427-FN (1998)Became Law
establishing a revolving fund for loans for intrastate energy pipeline facilities improvements.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce Senate Economic Development

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadline, to 05/28/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 16, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 437-FN (1998)Died
requiring a one year mandatory prison sentence for a third DWI conviction.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–1.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 05/28/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 16, 1998✓HouseMay 28, 1998Governor✕Law
SB 440-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
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

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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadline, to 05/28/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
SB 444-FN (1998)Became Law
requiring the New Hampshire real estate commission to notify licensees of proposed rules changes, changes in adopted rules, and changes in New Hampshire law.
Sen. Danais (SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 192–89 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Goulet

Spoke against the motionRep. Dodge

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 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

House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–4.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 212–107 on a roll call

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

Spoke for the motionRep. Durham, Rep. O'Hearn

Spoke against the motionRep. Rabideau, Rep. Lucy Weber

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
SB 457-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to the eligibility of employment program participants for workers' compensation.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadline, to 05/28/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
SB 471-FN (1998)Became Law
creating the presumption that a juvenile charged with a negligent homicide driving while intoxicated offense shall be certifiable as an adult.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–6.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 181–108 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 16, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 481-FN-LOCAL (1998)Interim Study
relative to the availability of school building aid for year-round schools.
Sen. Ruben (SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–1.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998HouseMay 20, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
SB 488-FN (1998)Became Law
directing the department of environmental services to create a model for managing the flow of water in the Winnipesaukee River watershed and creating an advisory committee.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadline, to 05/28/1998

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 16, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
SB 490-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to life and accident and health insurance and relative to certain salaries.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 7–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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, to 05/28/1998

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
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

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawJul 25, 1998
SB 500 (1998)Became Law
relative to the use of credit data for certain insurance purposes.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 503-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire community-technical college system.
Sen. Johnson (SD3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Wheeler & Burling.

In the record: Suspend Rules for deadline, to 05/28/1998

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 19, 1998✓SenateApr 16, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
SB 506-FN (1998)Became Law
requiring certain reports relative to independent review under managed care.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. David Welch

✓IntroducedMar 5, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 15, 1998✓LawAug 14, 1998
SCR 7 (1998)Adopted
supporting economic security in retirement of all Americans.
Sen. Sheila Roberge House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Insurance State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–0.

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted 156–124 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Edwin Smith, Rep. Jonah Wheeler

Spoke against the motionRep. Burling, Rep. John Pratt, Rep. Dolan

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 30, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998