The House, Wednesday, June 9, 1999

The House took up 49 bills: 15 together on the consent calendar, then 34 one by one, listed below by bill.

Assembled
1:00 PM
Votes Taken
3 roll calls, 1 division31 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 1:00 PM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Robert McKinley (R - Straf 2) 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 33 members excusedRepublican 18Democrat 15

The journal records 33 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. Toni Crosby (D - Merr 20) Rep. Paul Golden (R - Belk 5) Rep. Richard Heon (D - Straf 2) Rep. Philip McColgan (D - Hills 24) Rep. Robert Milligan (R - Hills 58) Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12) Rep. Norma Sabella (R - Rock 13) Rep. Stanley Searles (R - Hills 23) Rep. David Alukonis (R - Hills 23) Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 3) Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 19) Rep. Robert Chabot (R - Hills 17) Rep. Vivian Clark (R - Rock 79) Rep. Baldwin Domingo (D - Straf 5) Rep. Richard Doucette (D - Ches 19) Rep. Patricia Dowling (R - Rock 6) Rep. Vivian Dunham (R - Rock 29) Rep. Nancy Ford (R - Hills 60) Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 11) Rep. Alphonse Haettenschwiller (D - Hills 29) Rep. Hobart Harmon (R - Graf 8) Rep. Marie Hawkinson (D - Coos 7) Rep. Christine Konys (D - Hills 65) Rep. Ray Langer (R - Merr 37) Rep. William McCarthy (D - Hills 41) Rep. Paul Perkins (R - Hills 5) Rep. Neil Reardon (R - Rock 15) Rep. George Rubin (R - Rock 25) Rep. Martha Solow (D - Graf 10) Rep. Barbara Spear (R - Straf 3) Rep. Nancy Wall (R - Hills 22) Rep. Jacquelyne Weatherspoon (D - Rock 20)

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 215 (1999)Became Law
placing restrictions on name changes for certain felons and imposing a duty to notify certain law enforcement agencies when changes are made.
Rep. Robert McKinley (R - Straf 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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. William Knowles (D - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseMar 4, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓GovernorJun 28, 1999✓LawJun 28, 1999
HB 313-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to the regulation of the practice of optometry.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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. Robert Mercer (R - Hills 59)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓GovernorJul 6, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 314 (2000)Interim Study
relative to the escrowing of certain utility payments.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8) 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), 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✓HouseJun 9, 1999SenateFeb 3, 2000Governor✕LawJul 12, 2000
HB 325 (1999)Became Law
prohibiting "cramming" in telecommunications billing.
Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 31) 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

Spoke for the motionRep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseApr 22, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓GovernorJul 1, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 374 (1999)Became Law
making adjustments to the fiscal year 1999 budget for the department of health and human services and the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Natalie Flanagan (R - Rock 14) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 62–273 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

Also spoke during this billRep. Janet Arndt (R - Rock 27)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 15, 1999✓SenateJun 8, 1999✓GovernorJun 10, 1999✓LawJun 10, 1999
HB 399 (1999)Became Law
allowing the secretary of state to have flexibility in moving the date of New Hampshire's presidential primary and changing the filing period for declarations of candidacy for candidates for president and vice-president at the presidential primary.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 34) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 329–5 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) Rep. Lawrence Guay (R - Coos 2) Rep. Janet Arndt (R - Rock 27)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJun 29, 1999✓LawJun 29, 1999
HB 428 (1999)Became Law
relative to school administrative units.
Rep. Marie Rabideau (R - Rock 16) 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

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMar 25, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
HB 431 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study methods and processes necessary to retain and enhance uses of the White Mountain National Forest, the impact of any change in designation or uses, and relative to promoting the continual multiple use management of such land.
Rep. G Michael Gilman (R - Graf 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment 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

Spoke for the motionRep. H Charles Royce (R - Ches 28)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMar 18, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓GovernorJun 25, 1999✓LawJun 25, 1999
HB 444 (1999)Became Law
relative to establishing a study committee to review reestablishing passenger rail service on the Eastern Line between Newburyport, Massachusetts and Kittery, Maine.
Rep. Martha Fuller Clark (D - Rock 36) 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

Spoke for the motionRep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 29)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMar 25, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓GovernorJun 25, 1999✓LawAug 24, 1999
HB 456 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study issues relating to the deaf community in New Hampshire.
Rep. Daniel Burnham (D - Ches 8) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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

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

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMar 25, 1999✓SenateMay 18, 1999✓GovernorJun 25, 1999✓LawJun 25, 1999
HB 491 (1999)Became Law
relative to qualifying examinations for individuals seeking driver's licenses, and driver education course requirements.
Rep. John Gleason (R - Rock 13) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
HB 527 (1999)Died
relative to the duties of the public utilities commission.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - 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

Spoke for the motionRep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✓SenateJun 8, 1999✕GovernorJun 25, 1999✕LawJul 1, 1999
HB 541 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the upgrade of Routes 11 and 140.
Rep. Richard Leone (R - Sull 2) House Public Works and Highways 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

Spoke for the motionRep. Leon Calawa (R - Hills 27)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓GovernorJun 25, 1999✓LawAug 24, 1999
HB 684 (1999)Became Law
requiring a 2/3 vote of both houses of the general court to increase the rate of the business enterprise tax and making technical corrections to 1999, HB 117.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 5) House Finance Senate Finance Taxes - State

House Finance 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

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
HB 689-FN (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study campaign contributions and expenditures.
Rep. Thomas Arnold (R - Hills 20) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseApr 29, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawJul 12, 1999
HB 714-FN (1999)Became Law
changing the potential penalties for certain acts of solicitation and conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder to life in prison.
Rep. Donnalee Lozeau (R - Hills 30) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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. David Welch (R - Rock 13)

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓GovernorJun 28, 1999✓LawJun 28, 1999
HB 744 (1999)Became Law
ratifying the Plainfield Village Water District annual meeting held on March 27, 1999, the Alton annual town meeting held on March 10, 1999, and the Gilford School District annual meeting held on March 17, 1999.
Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Internal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 56) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJun 18, 1999✓LawJun 18, 1999
HB 745-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
authorizing the town of Ashland to call a special meeting for the purpose of raising money to address a general fund deficit, and relative to the excess education property tax payment for certain municipalities.
Rep. Hobart Harmon (R - Graf 8) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4)

✓IntroducedMay 25, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJun 30, 1999✓LawJun 30, 1999
HCR 10 (1999)Adopted
requesting Congress to give priority to preserving Social Security and ensuring that it continues as universal and mandatory for all workers.
Rep. Peter Burling (D) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Re-refer to Committee, 13–3.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to June 16

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseJun 16, 1999✓SenateOct 19, 1999
HR 12 (1999)Adopted by House
requesting an opinion of the justices on the constitutionality of HB 536, as amended.
Rep. David Hess (R)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 256–75 on a division

✓IntroducedMay 25, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999
SB 101 (1999)Died
relative to landlord-tenant obligations.
Sen. George Disnard (D - SD8) House Judiciary Senate Public Affairs Housing

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMar 17, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999Governor✕Law
SB 124 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the integration of technology at the state, county, and municipal level.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Acceded to Req for Conf Comm

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMar 25, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
SB 172 (1999)Became Law
relative to representation by a citizen in a court proceeding.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–5.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
SB 176-FN-A (2000)Became Law
establishing a committee to study certain assistive technology services provided statewide.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) 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), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓SenateApr 22, 1999✓HouseJan 5, 2000✓GovernorFeb 2, 2000✓LawFeb 2, 2000
SB 192 (1999)Became Law
relative to vital records.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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), 13–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateApr 20, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawSep 7, 1999
SB 204 (1999)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire excellence in higher education endowment trust fund.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Acceded to Req for Conf Comm

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateApr 1, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawOct 14, 1999
SB 29-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
relative to the proper sheltering of dogs.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Wildlife and Recreation

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

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. David Welch (R - Rock 13)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateApr 29, 1999✓HouseJan 5, 2000✓GovernorFeb 4, 2000✓LawFeb 4, 2000