The House, Thursday, February 14, 2002

The House took up 115 bills: 63 together on the consent calendar, then 53 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 20
Votes Taken
10 roll calls, 3 divisions46 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 338–19 on a roll call

✓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.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 287–50 on a division

✓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.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1151 (2002)Became Law
establishing a commission to examine and assess the status of civic education in New Hampshire.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–7.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
HB 1152 (2002)Died
establishing a committee to study methods for clarifying the division of authority between boards of selectmen and elected chiefs of police.
Rep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 3) House Municipal and County Government Study Committees and Commissions

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1179 (2002)Died
establishing a task force to investigate the feasibility of utilizing the Concord to Lincoln rail corridor for passenger service.
Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 13) House Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1196 (2002)Died
enabling municipalities to adopt a property tax exemption for deaf or severely hearing impaired persons.
Rep. Daniel Burnham (D - Ches 8) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–4.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 1231-FN (2002)Became Law
implementing a pre-engineering technology curriculum in the public high schools in the state and relative to the naming of the regional community-technical college system.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 1) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–1.

Susp Rules on deadline for 2nd Comm

Motion Passed 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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 1233-FN-A (2002)Died
requiring an audit of the department of education and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Sullivan (Carr 2) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–3.

Susp Rules on deadline for 2nd Comm

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseMar 6, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 2002
HB 1236-FN (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the adjudication of divorces pursuant to part 2, article 76 of the New Hampshire constitution.
Rep. Larry Elliott (R - Hills 2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 216–132 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 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.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1251 (2002)Became Law
relative to the use of mercury amalgam fillings by dentists.
Rep. Harold Lynde (D - Hills 24) 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), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1291 (2002)Interim Study
requiring the department of education to develop a plan to address and reduce the number of persons awaiting vocational rehabilitation transition services.
Rep. Daniel Burnham (D - Ches 8) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–5.

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, 2001HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1302-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the purchase of certain prior service credit by members of the retirement system, relative to legislative review of retirement fund investment practices, and relative to the payment of medical benefits costs for retired state employees.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

Susp Rules on deadline for 2nd Comm

Motion Passed 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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 10, 2002✓Law
HB 1316 (2002)Died
eliminating the application of the rule against perpetuities in certain trusts which contain safeguards relative to the continued alienability of property.
Rep. Edward Moran (R - Hills 15) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 227–121 on a division

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1326 (2002)Died
establishing a committee to study the veterinary/medical education loan program and the veterinary/medical/optometric loan program.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 18) House Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1330-FN (2002)Died
requiring state agencies to respond to fiscal note requests in a timely manner.
Rep. Sullivan (Carr 2) House Finance

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 263–96 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1354-FN (2002)Became Law
licensing body art practitioners.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1367-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the childhood lead poisoning prevention program.
Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Environment Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorApr 26, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1380-FN (2002)Died
relative to parental consent for abortions performed on children less than 16 years of age.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 40) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 219–126 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1403-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to eligibility requirements for property tax credits for disabled veterans and veterans' surviving spouses.
Rep. Sweeney (Hills 31) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–2; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1408 (2002)Died
relative to local ordinances regulating truancy.
Rep. Taylor (Straf 11) House Children and Family Law Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Susp Rules for 3rd reading

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓GovernorFeb 21, 2002✓LawFeb 21, 2002
HB 1412-FN (2002)Died
requiring the department of health and human services to compile and maintain induced termination of pregnancy statistics.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1419-FN-A (2002)Became Law
increasing the capital appropriation made to the fish and game department for the Barry conservation camp building replacement.
Rep. Edwin Smith (R - Ches 6) House Public Works and Highways Senate Wildlife and Recreation

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

Susp Rules on deadline for 2nd Comm

Motion Passed 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

✓IntroducedJan 10, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 9, 2002✓LawMay 9, 2002
HB 1428-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to the formation of statewide cooperative purchasing agreements within school administrative units.
Rep. Andrew Peterson (R - Hills 8) House Education Education - General

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2002✕HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 14, 2002
HB 1430 (2002)Interim Study
relative to appeals in actions against tenants.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14) House Judiciary Housing

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–7.

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

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2002HouseFeb 14, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 294-FN (2002)Interim Study
excluding certain pension income from household income for purposes of determining low and moderate income homeowners property tax relief.
Rep. Russell Cox (R - Rock 24) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Feb 21

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001HouseFeb 21, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 420 (2002)Died
apportioning state representative districts.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 223–134 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 21, 2002✕GovernorApr 3, 2002✕LawMay 22, 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.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓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).

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

Motion Failed 65–266 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Peter Sullivan (D - Hills 10).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2565

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 186–135 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓HouseFeb 14, 2002