The House, Thursday, May 20, 1999

The House took up 48 bills: 20 together on the consent calendar, then 28 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 54
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
12 roll calls, 4 divisions21 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Richard Noyes (R - Rock 76) 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 34 members excusedDemocrat 19Republican 15

The journal records 34 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. MaryAnn Blanchard (D - Rock 16) Rep. Richard Doucette (D - Ches 19) Rep. Benjamin DePecol (D - Ches 14) Rep. Patricia Dowling (R - Rock 6) Rep. Paul Golden (R - Belk 5) Rep. Philip McColgan (D - Hills 24) Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12) Rep. Paul Perkins (R - Hills 5) Rep. Norma Sabella (R - Rock 13) Rep. Stanley Searles (R - Hills 23) Rep. Carol Williams (D - Hills 14) Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) Rep. Russell Bridle (R - Rock 15) Rep. Peter Cote (D - Hills 25) Rep. Baldwin Domingo (D - Straf 5) Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27) Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 5) Rep. Phyllis Katsakiores (R - Rock 13) Rep. Dana Landers (D - Coos 2) Rep. Allen MacNeil (R - Graf 7) Rep. Edgar Mears (D - Coos 4) Rep. William Mosher (R - Hills 63) Rep. George Musler (R - Straf 68) Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 9) Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 9) Rep. Patricia O'Keefe (D - Rock 14) Rep. Irene Pratt (D - Ches 26) Rep. Martha Solow (D - Graf 10) Rep. Jacquelyne Weatherspoon (D - Rock 20) Rep. Jane Clemons (D - Hills 24) Rep. Eileen Dawe (R - Hills 33) Rep. Lynn Horton (R - Coos 3) Rep. Leslie J. Mendenhall (D - Hills 31)

What the House Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

HB 206 (1999)Became Law
relative to restrooms in restaurants.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 2) 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

Spoke for the motionRep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseMar 18, 1999✓SenateApr 29, 1999✓GovernorJun 3, 1999✓LawJun 3, 1999
HB 300 (1999)Became Law
making technical corrections to 1999, HB 117.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Finance Senate Finance Education - General

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

Motion Failed 219–122 on a roll call

In the record: Suspend the Rules for Hearing Notice (Reps. Chandler & Burling)

Spoke for the motionRep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 19) Rep. Donnalee Lozeau (R - Hills 30)

Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)

Susp Rules for Hearing

Motion Passed 276–36 on a roll call

✓IntroducedMay 20, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓GovernorMay 28, 1999✓LawMay 28, 1999
HB 464 (1999)Became Law
relative to electric rate reduction financing and relative to the duties of the public utilities commission.
Rep. Jeffrey MacGillivray (R - Hills 21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 63–221 on a division

In the record: Lay on Table

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. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8) Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJul 1, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
HB 471 (1999)Died
exempting certain family owned and operated businesses from certain requirements in the workers' compensation act relative to safety programs.
Rep. G Michael Gilman (R - Graf 1) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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 17, 1999Governor✕LawJun 17, 1999
HB 503-FN-LOCAL (1999)Died
relative to the adoption of charter school and open enrollment provisions in cooperative school districts and authorized regional enrollment areas.
Rep. Godfrey Howard (R - Carr 10) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999SenateJun 24, 1999Governor✕LawJul 12, 2000
HB 512 (1999)Died
relative to limiting work hours for 16 and 17- year old persons enrolled in school.
Rep. Pitts (Rock 35) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 190–94 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Pitts

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✕HouseMay 20, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawMay 20, 1999
HB 518-FN-LOCAL (1999)Died
relative to a joint maintenance agreement to build a single high school involving the towns of Northwood, Nottingham, and Strafford.
Rep. Robert Johnson (R - Rock 1) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✕HouseMay 20, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawMay 20, 1999
HB 533-FN (1999)Died
changing the composition of the liquor commission.
Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 1) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 197–135 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1) Rep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. Carolyn Virtue (R - Merr 3) Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 19)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✕HouseMay 20, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawMay 20, 1999
HB 536 (2000)Interim Study
authorizing municipalities to exempt from the local property tax personal property employed in the generation and production of electric power.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–4.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 103–190 on a division

In the record: Lay on Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 214–80 on a division

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 151–117 on a division

Also spoke during this billRep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999HouseFeb 10, 2000SenateGovernor✕LawJul 12, 2000
HB 545-FN (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study ambulatory surgical facilities.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 22–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJul 9, 1999
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–5.

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 606-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to managed care programs under workers' compensation and relative to certain members of the compensation appeals board.
Rep. Bonnie Ham (R - Graf 4) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Internal Affairs Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 10, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 6, 1999✓LawSep 4, 1999
HB 615-FN-A (1999)Became Law
establishing a registry for brain and spinal cord injuries and making appropriations to the department of resources and economic development and the governor's commission on disability.
Rep. Robert Boyce (R - Belk 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✓SenateOct 22, 1999✓GovernorJan 21, 2000✓LawJan 21, 2000
HB 617-FN-A-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
relative to funding and monitoring seacoast harbor issues.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Environment

House Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee, 23–0.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

Spoke for the motionRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 35)

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓HouseJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 30, 2000✓GovernorApr 17, 2000✓Law
HB 633-FN-LOCAL (1999)Died
establishing parental choice scholarships.
Rep. Marie Rabideau (R - Rock 16) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 172–171 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 175–167 on a roll call

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 172–171 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 161–182 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Also spoke during this billRep. Russell Cox (R - Rock 24) Rep. John White (D - Hills 46) Rep. Jane O'Hearn (R - Hills 26) Rep. Vivian Clark (R - Rock 79)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✕SenateJun 29, 1999Governor✕LawJun 29, 1999
HB 640-FN (2000)Became Law
establishing certain standards of accountability for health maintenance organizations and other entities providing health insurance through a managed care system.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 10) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Insurance

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateFeb 3, 2000✓GovernorMar 7, 2000✓LawSep 3, 2000
HB 643-FN-A-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
transferring the regulation of emergency medical services from the department of health and human services to the department of safety.
Rep. Tim McGough (R - Hills 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseJun 23, 1999✓SenateNov 3, 1999✓GovernorNov 19, 1999✓Law
HB 657-FN (1999)Died
relative to the health services planning and review board and the certificate of need process.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–8; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to May 25

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✕SenateJun 24, 1999Governor✕LawJun 24, 1999
HB 673-FN-A (1999)Died
establishing special number plates for emergency medical service providers and firefighters and continually appropriating fees charged for such plates to certain funds.
Rep. Tim McGough (R - Hills 18) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke against the motionRep. Tim McGough

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✕HouseMay 20, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawMay 20, 1999
HB 690-FN-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
establishing a committee to study charter schools and open enrollment school districts.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 10) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 176–163 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Jane O'Hearn (R - Hills 26)

Spoke against the motionRep. Charles Yeaton (D - Merr 8)

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateFeb 3, 2000✓GovernorJun 21, 2000✓LawAug 20, 2000
HB 720-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to the practice of midwifery.
Rep. Marie Rabideau (R - Rock 16) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 6, 1999✓LawJul 6, 1999
HB 722-FN (1999)Became Law
revising the law relative to protection of persons from domestic violence.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 11) 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), 12–1.

Spec Order

Motion Failed 145–190 on a roll call

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 107–231 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1333

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 277–70 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Loren Jean (R - Hills 17) Rep. Kathleen Flora (R - Hills 15) Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Phil Weber (R - Graf 11) Rep. Richard Kennedy (R - Merr 4)

Also spoke during this billRep. Thomas Arnold (R - Hills 46) Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 726-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to the credentialing of personnel in early care and education programs, establishing a fee for such credential, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 16) House Children and Family Law Senate Education Children

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 24–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 2, 1999✓LawAug 31, 1999
HB 735-FN-A (2000)Interim Study
establishing a contributory judicial retirement plan.
Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8)

✓IntroducedMar 18, 1999HouseApr 20, 2000SenateGovernor✕LawJul 12, 2000
HCR 11 (1999)Adopted
urging Congress and the Internal Revenue Service to modify tax laws to broaden the ability of taxpayers to make tax-deductible contributions to Nuclear Decommissioning Reserve Funds.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Environment State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Re-refer to Committee, 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

Spoke for the motionRep. J Arthur Tufts (R - Rock 83) Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8)

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999