The House, Wednesday, March 6, 2002

The House took up 119 bills: 68 together on the consent calendar, then 51 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 25
Votes Taken
12 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 1150 (2002)Died
relative to insurance compliance self-audits.
Rep. Leo Fraser (R - Merr 9) House Commerce Insurance

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–7; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseMar 6, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 2002
HB 1159 (2002)Became Law
relative to substituting generic drugs for legend and non-legend drugs.
Rep. Taylor (Straf 11) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Commerce 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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 8, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1190 (2002)Became Law
relative to a one-year certificate of eligibility to teach.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–3.

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, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawJul 2, 2002
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 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

✓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 Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 273–83 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseMar 6, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 2002
HB 1244 (2002)Died
establishing a committee to study the curriculum content of an adequate education.
Rep. Charles Sova (R - Graf 11) House Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseMar 6, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 2002
HB 1260-FN (2002)Died
relative to certification and licensing of teachers and school administrators.
Rep. Charles Sova (R - Graf 11) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–5.

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 10, 2002Governor✕LawApr 10, 2002
HB 1268-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the net operating loss deduction under the business profits tax.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–7; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Failed 95–241 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Minority Committee Amendment 2845

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 326–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 1273-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to planning and procedures for state-owned or leased trails for all-terrain vehicles and relative to registration fees for certain off highway recreational vehicles.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–4; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Failed 118–225 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Minority Committee Amendment 2785

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 211–132 on a roll call

Susp Rules for 2nd Comm and Report deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
HB 1292 (2002)Interim Study
relative to interpreters for the deaf in certain governmental or public proceedings.
Rep. Daniel Burnham (D - Ches 8) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 10–4.

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, 2001HouseMar 6, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1304 (2002)Died
prohibiting preferences in hiring, promotion, or admission by state agencies, the university system, the regional community-technical colleges, and the postsecondary education commission.
Rep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Education - Finance

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Spec Order to March 7, without objection

Motion Passed

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✕HouseMar 7, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2002
HB 1318 (2002)Became Law
relative to the regulation of the use of pharmaceutical agents and the treatment of glaucoma by licensed optometrists.
Rep. Stephanie Micklon (D - Rock 26) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.

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 17, 2002
HB 1320 (2002)Died
establishing a committee to study establishing enterprise zones in economically deprived communities.
Rep. John Hutchinson (R - Merr 15) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–0.

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

Motion Failed 144–209 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Ralph Akins (R - Graf 18).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2849

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 11, 2002Governor✕LawApr 11, 2002
HB 1331 (2002)Interim Study
requiring that the effect on revenues, expenditures, and fiscal liability be included in the reports of house standing committees.
Rep. Sullivan (Carr 2) House Legislative Administration Legislature

House Legislative Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–2.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 259–53 on a division

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001HouseMar 6, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1343 (2002)Interim Study
relative to processing excavating and dredging permits.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Susp Rules for 2nd Comm and Report deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 21, 2002SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1349-FN-A (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study electric utility restructuring in the territory currently serviced by Connecticut Valley Electric Company.
Rep. Gary Gilmore (D - Straf 11) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

House Science, Technology and Energy 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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawMay 16, 2002
HB 1357-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the form of drivers' licenses.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 2) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–1; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 228–113 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1360-FN (2002)Interim Study
relative to recommendations, appointments, and qualifications of marital masters and procedures for cases heard by marital masters.
Rep. Larry Elliott (R - Hills 2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–2.

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, 2002SenateApr 11, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1365-FN (2002)Became Law
requiring that the county departments of correction be charged 110 percent of the Medicare rate for inmates who need medical services within the community.
Rep. Bob Odell (R - Sull 5) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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 17, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1388 (2002)Became Law
relative to respiratory care.
Rep. P. Bradley (Coos 6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration 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

✓IntroducedDec 12, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawJul 17, 2002
HB 1417-FN-A (2002)Died
eliminating the payment of the business enterprise tax on interest paid by business enterprises.
Rep. J. Sullivan (Carr 2) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 10, 2002✕HouseMar 6, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 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 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 10, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 9, 2002✓LawMay 9, 2002
HB 1420 (2002)Became Law
establishing a task force to define the practice of law in New Hampshire.
Rep. Phyllis Woods (R - Straf 11) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 185–168 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 10, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawMay 16, 2002
HB 1433 (2002)Became Law
prohibiting intoxication from consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5) 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), 10–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1450 (2002)Interim Study
authorizing the sweepstakes commission to allow multi-hall, linked bingo games.
Rep. Leo Fraser (R - Merr 9) House Ways and Means Gambling

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

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

Motion Failed 127–200 on a roll call

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 252–75 on a roll call

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002HouseMar 6, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1454-FN (2002)Interim Study
requiring hepatitis testing and vaccination of department of corrections' employees and inmates in the state prison system.
Rep. Jacquelyne Weatherspoon (D - Rock 20) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002HouseMar 6, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1455-FN-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
establishing portability of a person's qualifying retirement funds for the purchase of permissive service credit in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Russell Cox (R - Rock 24) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration 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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 13, 2002✓LawNov 9, 2002
HB 1456-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to information on drivers' licenses and relative to motor vehicle records.
Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1472-FN (2002)Became Law
amending the definitions, applications, and fees relating to explosives and explosive substances, and relative to background investigations and criminal records checks for applicants for private detective or security services.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 18) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

Spec Order to March 7, without objection

Motion Passed

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawJul 17, 2002
HB 2000 (2002)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program, establishing a transportation project study committee, increasing the distribution to certain municipalities from the special railroad fund, establishing a committee to study the distribution from the special railroad fund, and relative to a certain property tax exemption.
Rep. Edwin Smith (R - Ches 6) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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

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

Motion Failed 119–230 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2823, Secs 2 and 3

Remainder of Am

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 31, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
HB 212-FN (2002)Became Law
providing an alternative method of calculating state education property tax hardship relief and authorizing the commissioner of the department of revenue administration to establish certain positions.
Rep. Russell Cox (R - Rock 24) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 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 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

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓GovernorApr 3, 2002✓Law
SB 161-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to specialzed treatment for certain individuals and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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), 19–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002