The House, Thursday, January 31, 2002

The House took up 93 bills: 48 together on the consent calendar, then 45 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 14
Votes Taken
5 roll calls, 1 division48 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 1000-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to the acquisition and oversight of certain rights in land located in Pittsburg, Clarksville, and Stewartstown, known as the Connecticut Lakes headwaters tract and making an appropriation therefor; establishing funds for the stewardship of these lands; and allowing state agencies to hold certain rights under the New Hampshire land and community heritage investment program.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Capital Budget

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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

✓IntroducedJan 10, 2002✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 14, 2002✓LawMay 14, 2002
HB 1116 (2002)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of placing state liquor stores at the Manchester airport and at the Pease International Tradeport.
Rep. Lucille Power (R - Rock 13) House Public Works and Highways Study Committees and Commissions

House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Feb 14

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1129 (2002)Died
relative to discriminatory practices by owners of public accommodations.
Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 4) House Judiciary Discrimination

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to End of Cal

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Feb 14

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1139 (2002)Became Law
relative to international reciprocal child support agreements.
Rep. Patricia Dowling (R - Rock 13) House Children and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Feb 14

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 14, 2002
HB 1173 (2002)Died
relative to the identification and notification of putative fathers.
Rep. Thomas Arnold (R - Hills 20) House Children and Family Law

House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to End of Cal

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Feb 14

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1206-FN (2002)Interim Study
increasing the annuity paid to a surviving spouse or beneficiary upon the accidental death of a group II permanent firemen member in the performance of duty.
Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 42) House Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001HouseMar 6, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1230-FN (2002)Died
authorizing the commissioner of the department of education to expend funds for special education advocacy.
Rep. Charles Sova (R - Graf 11) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education 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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✕SenateApr 16, 2002Governor✕LawApr 16, 2002
HB 1245-FN (2002)Died
requiring applicants for recreational licenses issued by the fish and game department to provide his or her social security number.
Rep. L Randy Lyman (R - Carr 5) House Fish and Game Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Feb 14

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1297 (2002)Died
exempting land which is subject to a governmental conservation easement or development restriction from property taxation.
Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 4) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to End of Cal

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Feb 14

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1319-FN-A-LOCAL (2002)Died
establishing the New Hampshire electronic gaming commission, creating New Hampshire electronic gaming districts, and authorizing the licensing and use of electronic gaming machines and equipment.
Rep. Stephanie Micklon (D - Rock 26) House Ways and Means Gambling

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseJan 31, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJan 31, 2002
HB 1353-FN-A-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to video lottery at the racetracks.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 2) House Ways and Means Gambling

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 217–130 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 112–237 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseJan 31, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJan 31, 2002
HB 1370 (2002)Interim Study
relative to establishing a 6-year capital budget.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to End of Cal

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Feb 14

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1374-FN (2002)Interim Study
requiring the department of environmental services to bear certain clean-up costs.
Rep. G Michael Gilman (R - Graf 1) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–8.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001HouseJan 31, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1404-FN-A-LOCAL (2002)Died
establishing an economic development resort and casino at Jericho Lake Park in Berlin.
Rep. John Gallus (R - Coos 7) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–6; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 234–102 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✕HouseJan 31, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJan 31, 2002
HB 1411-FN-A (2002)Became Law
making an appropriation to the judicial branch for district and probate court security.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Finance

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓GovernorFeb 21, 2002✓LawFeb 21, 2002
HB 1466-FN-LOCAL (2002)Interim Study
providing for the assignment to the state of the collection of certain state education property taxes deemed uncollectible due to bankruptcy or disaster.
Rep. P. Bradley (Coos 6) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

Susp Rules on deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002HouseMar 6, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1469-FN (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the eligibility of state employees to receive a retirement system benefit while in service, establishing a moratorium on eligibility for electing such benefit, and prospectively repealing the provision allowing certain state employees to receive a retirement allowance while in service.
Rep. Henry Mock (R - Carr 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Susp Rules on deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 9, 2002✓Law
HB 589 (2002)Died
relative to eligibility for unemployment benefits for part-time workers.
Rep. Leo Fraser (R - Merr 9) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 202–152 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 39).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2320

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJan 31, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 675 (2002)Interim Study
relative to mercury source reduction.
Rep. Harold Lynde (D - Hills 24) House Environment and Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Failed 147–207 on a roll call

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 285–70 on a division

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001HouseApr 18, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HCR 23 (2002)Adopted
urging Congress to abolish the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program on public lands including the White Mountain National Forest.
Rep. Douglass Teschner (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Wildlife and Recreation State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Feb 14

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002
HR 21 (2002)Adopted by House
urging the development and implementation of a national missile defense system.
Rep. Frank Guinta (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to End of Cal

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Feb 14

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓HouseFeb 14, 2002
SB 102-A (2002)Became Law
making a capital appropriation to support affordable housing solutions in the state of New Hampshire, and increasing capital appropriations for the Concord rail bridge and veterans' home.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Commerce Senate Capital Budget Housing

House Public Works and Highways 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

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓GovernorApr 3, 2002✓Law
SB 201-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the job training program for economic growth.
Sen. Harold Burns (R - SD1) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Feb 14

Susp Rules on deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMay 17, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓GovernorMay 8, 2002✓LawMay 8, 2002