The House, Thursday, April 19, 2001

The House took up 95 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 40
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
5 roll calls, 1 division177 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Earle Goodwin (D - Straf 6) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1), Speaker of the House.

Excused for the Day

Show the 8 members excusedDemocrat 4Republican 4

The journal records 8 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. Walter Mikowlski (R - Rock 29) Rep. Irene Pratt (D - Ches 26) Rep. Corey Corbin (R - Rock 79) Rep. Joseph Kenney (R - Carr 6) Rep. Patricia O'Keefe (D - Rock 14) Rep. Marsha Pelletier (D - Straf 20) Rep. Michael Rozek (R - Coos 7) Rep. Martha Solow (D - Graf 10)

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 5 (2002)Not Ratified
relating to the rulemaking authority of the supreme court. Providing that supreme court may adopt rules that have the force and effect of law, and that the general court may regulate these matters by statute and may accept or reject any rule adopted by the supreme court, and that in the event of a conflict between a statute and a rule, the statute, if otherwise valid, shall supersede the rule.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJan 24, 2002✕VotersNov 5, 2002
relating to the term of office for governor. Providing that beginning with the 2004 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.
Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 1) House Election Law Constitutional Amendments

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–7.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateVoters
establishing an agricultural nutrient management program and making an appropriation therefor.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 20–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
relative to expanding the legal methods of taking deer.

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 158 (2001)Became Law
relative to the use of an artificial light to locate moose.

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawJun 29, 2001
relative to the purchase of a wheelchair van for the veterans' home in Tilton and making an appropriation therefor.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 21–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 5, 2001
relative to voters presenting identification to obtain a ballot.

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✕GovernorJul 5, 2001✕LawDec 12, 2001
relative to the motor vehicle road toll law and motor vehicle registration fees.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
establishing a right to work act which provides for freedom of choice on whether to join a labor union.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
relative to third person liability under the workers' compensation law.

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 221–150 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. James Craig (D - Hills 9)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 19, 2001✕SenateMay 31, 2001Governor✕LawMay 31, 2001
establishing that local zoning ordinances regulating location are applicable to community living facilities.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✕HouseJan 10, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJan 10, 2002
relative to rules promulgated by the supreme court.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✕SenateJan 17, 2002Governor✕LawJan 17, 2002
HB 259 (2001)Became Law
relative to holding sessions for correction of checklists.

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–5.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawSep 14, 2001
increasing the mileage reimbursement rate for members of the legislature.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–4.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✕SenateJan 17, 2002Governor✕LawJan 17, 2002
relative to reimbursement of legal fees of supreme court employees who were subpoenaed and incurred legal fees during the impeachment proceedings regarding chief justice David A. Brock and making an appropriation therefor.

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

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
relative to the payment of certain unfunded accrued liability of the retirement system and making an appropriation therefor; relative to payment of medical benefits costs for group II members of the retirement system; and relative to the election of optional allowances by certain retirement system members granted disability retirement benefits.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
relative to medicaid recoveries from third party settlements.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–9.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawMay 3, 2002
relative to insurance coverage for prostate cancer testing.

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001SenateMay 31, 2001Governor✕LawDec 12, 2001
relative to driver education training reimbursement.

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

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
including a fetus in the definition of "another" for the purpose of negligent homicide.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 40) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–2.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
relative to fees of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–6.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
relative to requirements for medical examination and determination of gainful occupation for group II retirees injured in the performance of duty.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
relative to suspending the issuance of any permits for the land application of sludge and short paper fiber in certain excavation areas.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
relative to persons with disabilities participating in the work incentive program.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 21–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 15, 2001✓LawAug 14, 2001
extending the kindergarten construction program.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–3.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
eliminating straight ticket voting.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
relative to a property tax exemption for property of agricultural fairs.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✕SenateApr 10, 2002Governor✕LawApr 10, 2002
relative to plant nurseries and nursery stock.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJan 17, 2002✓GovernorMar 12, 2002✓LawMar 12, 2002
relative to proof of qualifications for voter registration.

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–5.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✕GovernorJul 5, 2001✕LawDec 12, 2001
requiring that New Hampshire's presidential electors be bound to vote for the candidates of the party which nominated the electors.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
relative to requirements for recounts.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
relative to the sale of generation assets, the provision of transition service, and the funding of the energy efficiency program for Public Service Company of New Hamsphire.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJan 2, 2002
eliminating nomination of a party by nomination papers.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJan 2, 2002
HB 443 (2001)Became Law
relative to a state energy plan and relative to road toll fees for vehicles powered by alternate energy sources.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 27, 2001✓Law
HB 450 (2001)Became Law
relative to work product and relative to attorneys' fees under the right-to-know law.
Rep. Whalley (Merr 5) House Judiciary Senate Executive Departments and Administration Right to Know

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

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓LawJul 17, 2001
HB 451 (2001)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the impact of pay and health care benefits for child care workers on the quality of care and education for children by considering and exploring funding methods for accomplishing any recommendations.

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–5.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 19, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
HB 452 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the reimbursement for expenses of legislators.

House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–4.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 12, 2001✓LawJun 12, 2001
requiring all officers and officials elected by either or both houses of the legislature to file certain reports and register as political committees.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
relative to protective services to adults.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓GovernorApr 19, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
relative to declaration of party affiliation in primary voting.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–3.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
relative to the applicable minimum wage for hourly employees.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✕SenateJun 7, 2001Governor✕LawJun 7, 2001
establishing a task force to study certain issues regarding privacy.
Rep. Taylor (Straf 11) House Commerce Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 19, 2001✕SenateJun 12, 2001Governor✕LawJun 12, 2001
HB 489 (2001)Became Law
relative to the regulation of rural electric cooperatives by the public utilities commission and relative to transition and default service and the sale of generation assets by Public Service Company of New Hampshire.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 59–309 on a division

In the record: Lay on Table

Also spoke during this billRep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✓SenateApr 19, 2001✓GovernorMay 22, 2001✓LawMay 22, 2001
relative to judicially appointed officials.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✕SenateJan 17, 2002Governor✕LawJan 17, 2002
relative to incompatible offices.

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✕GovernorJul 5, 2001✕LawDec 12, 2001
limiting the liability of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
HB 520 (2001)Became Law
relative to clarifying qualifications of candidates.

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

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawAug 25, 2001
relative to the land and community heritage investment program and the state's travel and tourism promotion and development effort and making appropriations therefor.

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–4.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
establishing the division of ports and harbors within the Pease development authority and transferring all functions, powers, and duties of the New Hampshire state port authority.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–2.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
establishing the railroad trespass prevention act.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–2.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
establishing a New Hampshire education tax on consumption and transactions and accumulating certain principal sums in a state trust for education to provide for future education funding.

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawDec 12, 2001
HB 574 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the recodification of laws relating to the joint committee on legislative facilities and the application of the right-to-know law.

House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–4.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 12, 2001✓LawJun 12, 2001
HB 579 (2001)Became Law
relative to nominating a political organization by nomination papers.

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓Law
relative to the authority of the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food to search for invasive species.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 9, 2002✓LawJul 8, 2002
establishing a commission on the status of men.

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–8.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓Law
HB 590 (2001)Became Law
permitting life insurance companies access to certain motor vehicle records.

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–3.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 2001
HB 596 (2001)Became Law
relative to the acquisition of land by a town.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawSep 3, 2001
providing the commissioner of administrative services an option to self-fund the state employee health plan and requiring a reserve fund therefor.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–5.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
relative to increasing certain fees and making other changes to fish and game licenses.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–6.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓Law
relative to reimbursement for police assistance provided to schools within a cooperative school district or an authorized regional enrollment area school.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJan 2, 2002
HB 610 (2001)Became Law
allowing the sale of raw milk cheese and unpasteurized apple cider in New Hampshire.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 2001
establishing a moratorium on the land application of class B biosolids.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–7.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
relative to the homeless prevention fund.

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–10; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✕SenateMar 14, 2002Governor✕LawMar 14, 2002
permitting the placement of political advertising on highway rights-of-way.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✕HouseMay 31, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 31, 2001
relative to genetic testing.

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–4.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseJan 10, 2002✕SenateApr 11, 2002Governor✕LawApr 11, 2002
establishing an international trade commission to investigate and report on the effects of international trade agreements on New Hampshire self-governance.

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
establishing a committee to study the creation of a regional program for collection and marketing of certain components of the municipal solid waste stream.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
HB 677 (2001)Became Law
relative to certification and filing of nomination papers.

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

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 2001
establishing a commission to examine models of out-of-school care for children in kindergarten through grade 12.
Rep. Frances Potter (D - Merr 24) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001SenateJan 24, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
relative to disclosure of nonpublic personal health information.

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✕SenateJan 24, 2002Governor✕LawJan 24, 2002
rescinding the prohibition on the possession and use of tobacco products by minors and making tobacco use prevention programs in secondary schools the priority of the tobacco use prevention fund.

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–7.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
establishing a separate high school civics graduation requirement.

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

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✕SenateJun 7, 2001Governor✕LawJun 7, 2001
HB 698 (2001)Became Law
relative to verification of checklists.

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawSep 3, 2001
relative to the definition of "child" for the purposes of home education and relative to access to public school programs by home educated pupils.

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–7.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
relative to reporting by candidates.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
HB 717 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to make recommendations on policy concerning state-operated trails and private lands used by all terrain vehicles and trail bikes and relative to increasing the resident and nonresident OHRV registration fees for snow traveling vehicles.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓Law
HB 720 (2001)Became Law
relative to permitting the use of certain firearms for hunting deer.

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–2.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 2001
relative to pooled risk management programs for public employers.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
eliminating the teen assessment project in the university system of New Hampshire.

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–2.

Susp rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
HB 740 (2001)Became Law
relative to decommissioning of nuclear electric generating facilities.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓Law
relative to supplemental grants to certain municipalities to cap tax effort per pupil.

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
relative to collection of the education property tax and establishing a program to rebate certain excessive property tax payments of eligible taxpayers.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
HB 758 (2001)Became Law
relative to the sale of gasoline containing ethers and establishing a gasoline remediation and elimination of ethers fund.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
establishing a flat rate education income tax, relative to the state education property tax and certain other taxes, and relative to other sources of funding for education.

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–6; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 164–220 on a roll call

Indefinitely Postpone (Kill the bill and bar its subject for the term)

Motion Failed 184–201 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 12) Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 19)

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseApr 19, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 19, 2001
relative to the use of silencing devices for taking game.

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 5, 2001
relative to a statewide school tax on income for purposes of funding a constitutionally adequate education and making an appropriation therefor.

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
establishing a New Hampshire education tax on consumption as a source of funding for education, reducing the rates of other state taxes, and increasing certain exemptions to the interest and dividends tax.

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–8.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 224–154 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1) Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 14) Rep. Gilbert, Rep. Keith Herman (R - Hills 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Brien Ward (R - Graf 1) Rep. Andrew Peterson (R - Hills 3) Rep. Pratt

✓IntroducedMar 8, 2001✕HouseApr 19, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 19, 2001
relative to fees paid by municipalities for excavating and dredging permit applications.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–2.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedMar 22, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
requesting that the federal government authorize greater state regulation of gas pipelines and pipelines carrying other hazardous substances.

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–2.

Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 25

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001