The House, Tuesday, May 25, 1999

The House took up 32 bills: 12 together on the consent calendar, then 20 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 58
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
12 roll calls, 3 divisions10 voice votes
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How the Day Began

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

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

Excused for the Day

Show the 24 members excusedRepublican 17Democrat 7

The journal records 24 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. Nancy Ford (R - Hills 60) Rep. Paul Gibbons (R - Rock 13) Rep. Paul Golden (R - Belk 5) Rep. Philip McColgan (D - Hills 24) Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12) Rep. Norma Sabella (R - Rock 13) Rep. Stanley Searles (R - Hills 23) Rep. Rose Arthur (D - Hills 58) Rep. Roland Beaupre (R - Hills 44) Rep. Thomas Boriso (R - Belk 1) Rep. Margaret Case (R - Rock 2) Rep. David Flanders (R - Rock 20) Rep. Kenneth Grant (R - Rock 17) Rep. Bonnie Ham (R - Graf 3) Rep. Claudette Jean (D - Hills 25) Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 9) Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 9) Rep. Richard Noyes (R - Rock 76) Rep. George Rubin (R - Rock 25) Rep. David Woodward (R - Coos 3) Rep. Gordon Flint (R - Sull 20) Rep. George LaPorte (D - Hills 39) Rep. Sara McIntyre (D - Sull 11)

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 15 (1999)Died
relating to the establishment of an indirect initiative petition process. Providing that proposed laws may be submitted to the legislature by citizen petition.
Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 8) House Legislative Administration Constitutional Amendments

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4; a minority, Re-refer to Committee.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 239–88 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 8)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✕HouseMay 25, 1999SenateVoters
CACR 6 (1999)Not Ratified
relating to municipalities' home rule. Providing that municipalities shall have home rule authority to exercise such powers which are not prohibited by the state constitution, state statute, or common law.
Rep. George Brown (D - Straf 17) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–3.

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 250–78 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Thomas Rice (R - Belk 30) Rep. Joseph Stone (R - Rock 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. Jeffrey MacGillivray (R - Hills 21)

susp rules for 3rd reading

Motion Passed 262–62 on a division

3rd reading

Motion Passed 257–68 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✕VotersNov 7, 2000
HB 281-A (1999)Died
making a capital appropriation for the expansion of veterans' home facilities.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 1) House Public Works and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. David Alukonis (R - Hills 23)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✕HouseMay 25, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawMay 25, 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

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 189–157 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1406

Spoke for the motionRep. Jeffrey MacGillivray (R - Hills 21) Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 19) Rep. Donnalee Lozeau (R - Hills 30)

Spoke against the motionRep. Alf Jacobson (R - Merr 32) Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 14) Rep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 12)

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 190–156 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 138–181 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Donnalee Lozeau (R - Hills 30).

✓IntroducedMay 20, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓GovernorMay 28, 1999✓LawMay 28, 1999
HB 336 (1999)Died
establishing the first Monday in February as a holiday to be known as Abraham Lincoln Civil Rights Day.
Rep. Ralph Rosen (R - Belk 7) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 223–106 on a roll call

Spoke against the motionRep. Ralph Rosen (R - Belk 4)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✕HouseMay 25, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawMay 25, 1999
HB 337 (1999)Died
requiring that the order of candidate names on the ballot be determined by a random drawing.
Rep. Frances Potter (D - Merr 24) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 185–142 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✕HouseMay 25, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawMay 25, 1999
HB 411 (1999)Died
requiring voters to present identification.
Rep. M. Nowe (Rock 4) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 201–130 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✕SenateJun 29, 1999Governor✕LawJun 29, 1999
HB 497-FN-A (1999)Died
relative to family literacy planning grants and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 16) House Education Education - General

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–10.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 186–157 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Vivian Clark (R - Rock 79)

Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✕HouseMay 25, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawMay 25, 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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999HouseFeb 10, 2000SenateGovernor✕LawJul 12, 2000
HB 649-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to nitrogen oxide emissions from electricity generation.
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), 13–3; a minority, Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 246–63 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Jeffrey MacGillivray (R - Hills 21)

Spoke against the motionRep. Thomas Varrell (R - Rock 79)

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseJun 23, 1999✓SenateOct 22, 1999✓GovernorNov 18, 1999✓LawNov 18, 1999
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).

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 25, 1999✕SenateJun 24, 1999Governor✕LawJun 24, 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 26–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 239–103 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 68 (1999)Became Law
adding the name of Martin Luther King, Jr. to Civil Rights Day.
Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 30) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 212–148 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 26) Rep. Dennis Withee (R - Hills 15) Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5) Rep. Kelley, Rep. John Pratt (D - Ches 2) Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 13) Rep. Harvey Keye (D - Hills 30)

Spoke against the motionRep. Benjamin Moore (R - Rock 14) Rep. Donald White (R - Hills 25) Rep. Ed Putnam (R - Rock 8) Rep. Ralph Rosen (R - Belk 4) Rep. Roland Lefebvre (D - Hills 24) Rep. Stephanie Eaton (R - Graf 1) Rep. Loren Jean (R - Hills 17)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓GovernorJun 7, 1999✓LawAug 6, 1999
HB 724-FN (1999)Died
relative to an industry average performance system for comprehensive air pollution regulation.
Rep. Jeffrey MacGillivray (R - Hills 21) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3; a minority, Re-refer to Committee.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✕HouseMay 25, 1999SenateGovernor✕LawMay 25, 1999
HR 10 (2000)Adopted by House
affirming revenue estimates for fiscal years 2000 and 2001.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 5)

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the House on a voice vote

In the record: Taken from the Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 10, 1999✓HouseJul 12, 2000
SB 14 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the impact of federal welfare reform on the cities and towns of New Hampshire.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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 (OTP), 8–7.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateMar 17, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓GovernorJun 3, 1999✓LawJun 3, 1999
SB 22 (1999)Became Law
relative to the pilot program relative to the administration of medication in residential care facilities.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) 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 (OTP), 14–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateApr 1, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓GovernorJun 10, 1999✓LawJun 10, 1999
SB 80 (1999)Became Law
adding the name of Martin Luther King, Jr. to Civil Rights Day.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Affairs

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 183–148 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateApr 8, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓GovernorJun 7, 1999✓LawAug 6, 1999