The House, Thursday, June 7, 2001

The House took up 66 bills: 25 together on the consent calendar, then 41 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 54
Votes Taken
6 roll calls, 1 division39 voice votes
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How the Day Began

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1), 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 (2001)Became Law
establishing a study committee on issues relating to hospital business practices and managed care organizations' networks.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 20) House Commerce 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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJun 26, 2001
HB 123-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to the retirement system classification for the director of the division of safety services, department of safety and relative to retirement allowances for certain state employees.
Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJun 26, 2001
HB 207-FN-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
increasing the state aid contribution to municipalities that expand, upgrade, or develop new wastewater treatment facilities to provide for expanded septage handling and disposal capacity.
Rep. Donald Philbrick (R - Carr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 253-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to mercury reductions.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–2.

Susp Rules for Report

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 131–220 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 265–85 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
HB 332-FN-LOCAL (2001)Became Law
relative to resuscitation protocols for emergency medical care providers.
Rep. John Kacavas (D - Hills 37) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
HB 388 (2001)Became Law
clarifying the rights of patients of nursing facilities in the event of a proposed transfer or discharge from the facility.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawAug 25, 2001
HB 477-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to supplemental allowances for certain retired group I members of the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 478 (2001)Died
relative to campaign finance reporting requirements, availability of voter checklists on computer disks, and permissible campaign contributions by business organizations.
Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–4.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001HouseJun 7, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawDec 12, 2001
HB 499 (2001)Became Law
making state-appointed advisory committees subject to the right-to-know law.
Rep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 18) House Judiciary Senate Internal Affairs Right to Know

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJul 11, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
HB 555-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to the billing of counties for certain expenses by the department of health and human services and relative to costs of certain juvenile placements.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✕SenateApr 10, 2002Governor✕LawApr 10, 2002
HB 570-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to the unemployment compensation law and creating a dedicated fund for the job training program for economic growth and making certain changes to the program.
Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓Law
HB 580 (2001)Became Law
requiring health insurance carriers to provide loss information to large employers at least once every 6 months.
Rep. Joseph Stone (R - Rock 7) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawAug 25, 2001
HB 591 (2001)Became Law
relative to certain prescription discount cards.
Rep. Taylor (Straf 11) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
HB 592-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to a milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants prevention program.
Rep. Barbara French (D - Merr 3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–2.

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

Motion Failed 148–168 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1326

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 202–112 on a division

In the record: Recommitted to Ways & Means

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓Law
HB 615 (2001)Became Law
relative to the duties of motor vehicle inspectors and fees payable to the department of safety.
Rep. Gordon Bartlett (R - Belk 6) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓Law
HB 678 (2002)Became Law
relative to notice of release of an inmate from state prison.
Rep. Chandler Fairbanks (R - Ches 18) 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), 11–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
SB 118 (2001)Became Law
relative to individual health insurance coverage and extending the reporting date for the healthy kids subcommittee and clarifying the mission statement of the healthy kids corporation.
Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–0.

Secs 16 & 17

Motion Passed

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
SB 119 (2001)Became Law
relative to small group health insurance coverage.
Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
SB 120 (2002)Died
relative to tip pooling for certain hourly employees.
Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–2.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommitted to Labor

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateFeb 22, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Governor✕LawJan 2, 2002
SB 130-FN (2001)Died
extending the period in which an expired electrician's license may be renewed.
Sen. Daniel O'Neil (D - SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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 15, 2001✓SenateMar 29, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001Governor✕Law
SB 174-FN-A (2001)Became Law
including Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day as a holiday for which certain state employees are entitled to holiday pay and relative to employees of the department of youth development services.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–5.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 190–160 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 2001
SB 18 (2001)Became Law
relative to termination of small trusts.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
SB 197-FN (2001)Became Law
establishing a judicial conduct commission.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 290–36 on a roll call

✓IntroducedMay 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓Law
SB 54 (2001)Became Law
relative to the transfer of funds in the community-technical college system.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Finance Senate Education Education - Finance

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateMar 15, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 11, 2001✓LawSep 9, 2001
SB 68 (2001)Became Law
relative to school district placements of children living in foster homes.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓LawSep 15, 2001
SB 74 (2001)Became Law
relative to providing services under the Child Protection Act.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

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 4, 2001✓SenateMar 29, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
SB 95 (2001)Died
relative to campaign finance reporting requirements, political expenditure limitation amounts, and permissible campaign contributions by business organizations.
Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–4.

Remainder of Am

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Failed 109–244 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1485

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001Governor✕LawJun 26, 2001