The House, Tuesday, June 29, 1999

The House took up 55 bills: 5 together on the consent calendar, then 50 one by one, listed below by bill.

Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
10 roll calls51 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Iris Estabrook (D - Straf 8) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

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 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

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseFeb 16, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 2, 1999✓LawJul 6, 1999
HB 2-FN-A (1999)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 5) House Finance State Government

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–11; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the House 194–151 on a roll call

In the record: Taken from the Table

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 187–161 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1856 (Reps. Hager & Burling)

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

Motion Failed 60–281 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1820 (Reps. Sapareto & Franks)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 111–237 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 190–158 on a roll call

✓IntroducedMar 25, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓Law
HB 216 (1999)Became Law
relative to release conditions pending trial for defendants in domestic violence, stalking, or protective order violation cases.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 11) 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)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 265 (1999)Became Law
relative to the student trustees on the university system of New Hampshire board of trustees, adequate education grants in cooperative school districts, kindergarten program funding, and the adequate education grant in the town of Stratford.
Rep. Harry Hinman (R - Graf 7) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseApr 22, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
HB 331 (1999)Became Law
addressing hazardous waste and surface water quality violations incurred by the department of transportation identified by the state department of environmental services, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Alf Jacobson (R - Merr 2) House Commerce Senate Transportation

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
HB 341 (1999)Died
relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
Rep. Jane O'Hearn (R - Hills 26) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseApr 22, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999Governor✕Law
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

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. Janet Arndt (R - Rock 27)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJun 29, 1999✓LawJun 29, 1999
HB 411 (1999)Died
requiring voters to present identification.
Rep. M. Nowe (Rock 4) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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✓HouseMay 25, 1999✕SenateJun 29, 1999Governor✕LawJun 29, 1999
HB 463-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
relative to local regulation of junk yards and altering the definition of federal aid primary system for purposes of the laws regarding highway regulations, protection and control regulations.
Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 10) House Public Works and Highways Transportation and Highways

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 22, 1999✓SenateJun 9, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
HB 563 (1999)Became Law
relative to names of limited liability partnerships and companies and cooperative associations.
Rep. Natalie Flanagan (R - Rock 14) House Commerce Senate Banks Business and Industry

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
HB 596 (1999)Became Law
making technical corrections to certain laws administered by the department of revenue administration, making the temporary rate of the meals and rooms tax permanent, and extending the temporary tax rate of the communications services tax through the biennium ending June 30, 2001.
Rep. David Alukonis (R - Hills 23) House Finance Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJun 30, 1999✓Law
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 Finance 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

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✓SenateOct 22, 1999✓GovernorJan 21, 2000✓LawJan 21, 2000
HB 616-FN-A (1999)Became Law
establishing a house study committee to consider issues related to the driver training fund and exempting persons covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act from certain driver's license requirements.
Rep. John Gleason (R - Rock 13) House Transportation Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
HB 658-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to certification, registration, and insurance requirements for recovery agents who assist bail agents and sureties.
Rep. Ralph Akins (R - Graf 14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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. Maurice Goulet (R - Hills 57)

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 1, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
HB 685-FN-A (1999)Became Law
relative to the duties of the New Hampshire land and community heritage commission.
Rep. Martha Fuller Clark (D - Rock 36) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Internal Affairs

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawJul 12, 1999
HB 687-FN (1999)Became Law
establishing the criminal offense of identity fraud.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 10) 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✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 707-FN (1999)Died
relative to the family division of the courts.
Rep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 18) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

House Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee, 14–2.

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. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. Andrew Peterson (R - Hills 3)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✕SenateOct 22, 1999Governor✕LawOct 22, 1999
HB 741 (1999)Became Law
relative to the ratio of apprentices to journeymen in trade or industry apprenticeship programs.
Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance

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) Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 13)

Also spoke during this billRep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 19) Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedApr 15, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawSep 10, 1999
SB 113 (1999)Became Law
establishing a division of travel and tourism development within the department of resources and economic development.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–8.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMar 23, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
SB 158-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to definitions and penalties for indecent exposure and inclusion in certain sexual offender registry classifications.
Sen. John King (D - SD18) 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), 10–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: House Acceded to Req for Conf Comm

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓SenateJun 8, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
SB 183-FN-A (1999)Became Law
requiring the department of health and human services to make a biennial report on the health status of New Hampshire residents, relative to rates for pharmaceutical services, requiring the department to conduct a study, and establishing a subcommittee to study affordable health insurance for low-income working adults.
Sen. James Squires (R - SD12) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
SB 187-FN-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
relative to payment of group health insurance premiums for eligible retired teachers and for certain active or retired group II members in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. Clesson Blaisdell (D - SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–2.

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

Motion Failed 149–172 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1822

Spoke for the motionRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. William Belvin (R - Hills 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Marion Copenhaver (D - Graf 10) Rep. Jean Wallin (D - Merr 15) Rep. Alphonse Haettenschwiller (D - Hills 29)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateApr 22, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓Law
SB 199 (1999)Died
establishing certain standards of accountability for health maintenance organizations and other entities providing health insurance through a managed care system.
Sen. Clesson Blaisdell (D - SD10) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 176–175 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1803

Spoke for the motionRep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15) Rep. Keith Herman (R - Hills 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Stephen Avery (R - Ches 8) Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12) Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) Rep. Toni Crosby (D - Merr 20)

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 315–35 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 169–178 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. K Herman.

Also spoke during this billRep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 6)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 20, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999Governor✕Law
SB 214-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to the membership and staff of the health services planning and review board and relative to the definition of ambulatory surgical facility.
Sen. James Squires (R - SD12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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✓SenateMay 20, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
SB 224 (1999)Became Law
relative to notice requirements and recording of hearings in contested cases and relative to records and availability of transcripts of adjudicative hearings on occupational licensing.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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 8, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
SB 68 (1999)Died
establishing minimum 300 foot buffer zones around sensitive areas from application of herbicides, authorizing a study of environmental effects from residual herbicides and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Richard Russman (R - SD19) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 190–128 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Harold Melcher (D - Hills 11) Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6) Rep. David Scanlan (R - Graf 11)

Spoke against the motionRep. Hall, Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateJun 8, 1999✕HouseJun 29, 1999Governor✕LawJun 29, 1999