The House, Thursday, April 1, 1999

The House took up 31 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 37
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
10 roll calls, 1 division23 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Donna Sytek (R - Rock 26), Speaker of the House.

Excused for the Day

Show the 25 members excusedRepublican 13Democrat 11

The journal records 25 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. Judy Courchesne (D - Hills 47) Rep. Bruce Dearborn (R - Rock 17) Rep. A Theresa Drabinowicz (D - Hills 36) Rep. Eugene Gagnon (R - Hills 48) Rep. Paul Golden (R - Belk 5) Rep. Bruce Hunter (R - Hills 7) Rep. George LaPorte (D - Hills 39) Rep. Sara McIntyre (D - Sull 11) Rep. Patricia O'Keefe (D - Rock 14) Rep. Irene Pratt (D - Ches 26) Rep. Robb-Theroux, Rep. Stanley Searles (R - Hills 23) Rep. Stanley Czech (R - Belk 5) Rep. Richard Dolan (R - Rock 12) Rep. Ruth Ginsburg (D - Hills 20) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24) Rep. Richard Herman (D - Hills 1) Rep. Godfrey Howard (R - Carr 10) Rep. William Mosher (R - Hills 63) Rep. Dawn C. Nolan-Piteri (R - Hills 34) Rep. C Donald Stritch (R - Rock 75) Rep. Jacquelyne Weatherspoon (D - Rock 20) Rep. Richard Cooney (R - Rock 4) Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 24) Rep. Celestine Wiggins (D - Sull 4)

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 22 (2000)Died
relating to 7-year terms for state judges. Providing that all state judges appointed on or after January 1, 2001 be commissioned for 7-year terms, which may be renewed.
Rep. Bruce Hunter (R - Hills 7) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Re-refer to Committee, 11–8.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to next session day (Apr 14)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✕HouseJan 27, 2000SenateVoters
HB 112-FN-A (1999)Became Law
increasing the tobacco tax and dedicating a portion of tobacco settlement funds to a tobacco use prevention fund.
Rep. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 44) House Finance Senate Ways and Means

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected 299–15 on a roll call

In the record: Nonconcur

Spoke for the motionRep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 12) Rep. Robert Boyce (R - Belk 5) Rep. Marion Copenhaver (D - Graf 10) Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseFeb 16, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 2, 1999✓LawJul 6, 1999
HB 235-FN-A (2000)Died
increasing exemptions under the interest and dividends tax.
Rep. Thomas Arnold (R - Hills 20) House Finance Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 23–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 121–224 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. David Alukonis (R - Hills 23)

Spoke against the motionRep. Alf Jacobson (R - Merr 32)

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 232–113 on a division

In the record: Recommitted to Finance

Spoke for the motionRep. Alf Jacobson (R - Merr 32)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseJan 13, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✕GovernorMay 19, 2000✕LawJul 12, 2000
HB 279-FN-A (2000)Became Law
relative to refinancing the cost and rehabilitation of the Cheshire Bridge.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 7) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 179–178 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Edwin Smith (R - Ches 1) Rep. Charles Morse (R - Rock 28) Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5) Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 8) Rep. David Young (R - Sull 6) Rep. Gordon Flint (R - Sull 20)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 187–157 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 190–155 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseJan 5, 2000✓SenateApr 6, 2000✓GovernorApr 21, 2000✓Law
HB 320-FN (1999)Died
raising the maximum speed limit on all New Hampshire interstate highways from 65 to 70 miles per hour and on portions of the interstate specifically posted currently at 55 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 44) House Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 212–139 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Ralph Akins (R - Graf 18) Rep. Donnalee Lozeau (R - Hills 30) Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Norma Sabella (R - Rock 13)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✕HouseApr 1, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawApr 1, 1999
HB 340 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study mercury source reduction and recycling issues.
Rep. George Musler (R - Straf 6) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

House Environment and Agriculture 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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseApr 1, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓GovernorMay 28, 1999✓LawJul 27, 1999
HB 417-FN-A (2000)Became Law
authorizing the department of transportation to engage an architectural firm to design an office complex and develop bid specifications for the conversion of the Walker building at New Hampshire hospital; making a bonded appropriation for the cost of the Walker building project and providing a funding option for the state treasurer regarding funding the project; and extending the lapse date of the appropriation for the Plaistow district court design.
Rep. Leon Calawa (R - Hills 17) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMar 29, 2000✓SenateMay 18, 2000✓GovernorJun 21, 2000✓LawJun 21, 2000
HB 426 (1999)Became Law
relative to clean indoor air in state buildings.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 1, 1999✓SenateMay 6, 1999✓GovernorMay 28, 1999✓LawJul 27, 1999
HB 430 (1999)Died
requiring anyone operating windshield wipers to also have on headlights.
Rep. Stephen Avery (R - Ches 8) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 249–97 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Letourneau (R - Rock 77)

Spoke against the motionRep. Stephen Avery (R - Ches 8)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✕HouseApr 1, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawApr 1, 1999
HB 475-FN-A (1999)Died
appropriating a portion of tobacco settlement moneys to fund the activities of the emergency shelter and homeless coordination commission.
Rep. Mary Moriarty (D - Hills 18) House Finance

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 24–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✕HouseApr 1, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawApr 1, 1999
HB 494-FN-A (1999)Became Law
making an appropriation to the department of cultural resources for the purpose of funding participation of the state in the Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife.
Rep. David Alukonis (R - Hills 23) House Finance Senate Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 24–0.

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. Stephen Avery (R - Ches 8)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 1, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓GovernorJun 10, 1999✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 495-FN-A (1999)Became Law
relative to reauthorizing the motor oil discharge cleanup fund and increasing the fuel oil discharge cleanup fund fee, allowing coverage for discharge prevention, and allowing reimbursement for replacing substandard tanks.
Rep. Robert Holbrook (R - Belk 7) House Finance Senate Environment

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 24–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 1, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 1, 1999✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 550-LOCAL (1999)Died
relative to the date town reports must be made available in towns which have adopted the official ballot referenda form of meeting.
Rep. Harold Lynde (D - Hills 24) House Municipal and County Government Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999HouseApr 1, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawJul 12, 2000
HB 576-FN-A (1999)Became Law
establishing additional staff positions for statewide child custody and support impact seminars, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 24) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 676-FN-A (1999)Became Law
increasing fees for motor vehicle inspection stickers and establishing motor vehicle inspector positions and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 29) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 704-FN-A (1999)Became Law
establishing a wildlife damage control program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Harold Melcher (D - Hills 11) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

House Wildlife and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–5.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 207–145 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael Blaisdell (D - Ches 19) Rep. Henry Mock (R - Carr 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Harold Melcher (D - Hills 11) Rep. Ralph Akins (R - Graf 18)

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseJun 23, 1999✓SenateNov 3, 1999✓GovernorNov 18, 1999✓Law
HB 734-FN-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
relative to state guarantees of tax anticipation notes issued by municipalities; relative to teacher non-renewals for the 1999-2000 school year; and relative to the transfer of tax liens for the 1999 calendar year only.
Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Finance Municipalities

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

Spoke for the motionRep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 19)

✓IntroducedMar 4, 1999✓HouseMar 25, 1999✓SenateApr 1, 1999✓GovernorApr 8, 1999✓LawApr 8, 1999
HB 737 (1999)Died
declaring the New Hampshire supreme court's Claremont II decision to be an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers mandate under part I, article 37 of the New Hampshire constitution.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40) House Finance

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 191–152 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13) Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1) Rep. Nancy Wall (R - Hills 22) Rep. Robert Lawton (R - Belk 7) Rep. C David Corbin (R - Rock 25)

✓IntroducedMar 25, 1999✕HouseApr 1, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawApr 1, 1999
HB 84-FN (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the penalties for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled drugs in the state, and the education and treatment services available to offenders.
Rep. Richard Dolan (R - Rock 12) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–7; a minority, Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 182–150 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Everett Weare (R - Rock 14)

Spoke against the motionRep. Timothy Robertson (D - Ches 6)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓SenateOct 19, 1999✓GovernorNov 3, 1999✓LawNov 3, 1999
HB 91-FN-A-LOCAL (1999)Died
repealing the provision allowing operators to retain 3 percent of meals and rooms taxes collected.
Rep. George Rubin (R - Rock 25) House Finance Taxes - State

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✕HouseApr 1, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawApr 1, 1999
HCR 8 (1999)Died
urging improvements to the Kyoto Protocol prior to its implementation.
Rep. Loren Jean (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Environment

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–1.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommitted to St-Fed Rel & Vets

Spoke for the motionRep. J Arthur Tufts (R - Rock 83)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseJun 16, 1999✕SenateOct 19, 1999