The House, Thursday, March 13, 2003

The House took up 25 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 24
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
8 roll calls, 1 division16 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Pamela Price (R - Hills 26) 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 28 members excusedRepublican 22Democrat 6

The journal records 28 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. Frank Callaghan (D - Straf 1) Rep. Stephanie Eaton (R - Graf 1) Rep. Natalie Flanagan (R - Rock 78) Rep. Christine Furman (R - Hills 64) Rep. Robert Haley (D - Hills 14) Rep. James Holland (R - Rock 4) Rep. Thomas Rice (R - Belk 30) Rep. Omer Ahern (R - Graf 8) Rep. Nelson Allan (R - Hills 26) Rep. John L. Balcom (R - Hills 18) Rep. Kenneth Cail (R - Hills 50) Rep. Eric Daniels (R - Merr 38) Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) Rep. James Duffy (R - Rock 79) Rep. Jeffrey Hollinger (R - Straf 5) Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 5) Rep. John Manning (R - Rock 8) Rep. Joseph Manning (R - Ches 28) Rep. Alice McDonough-Wallace (D - Hills 52) Rep. Benjamin Moore (R - Rock 14) Rep. Joan Schulze (D - Hills 26) Rep. Paul Smith (R - Rock 3) Rep. Clair Snyder (D - Straf 2) Rep. Jeffrey Sullivan (R - Hills 56) Rep. Joan Tate (R - Hills 66) Rep. Barbara Hagan (R - Hills 17) Rep. Ray Langer (R - Merr 37) Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 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 6 (2003)Died
relating to the encouragement of literature. Providing that it shall be the duty of the legislators and magistrates to not hinder, impede or obstruct the interest of literature and the sciences.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 68) House Education Constitutional Amendments

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✕HouseMar 13, 2003SenateVoters
HB 149 (2003)Died
relative to patient rights and disclosures.
Rep. James Craig (D - Hills 50) House Judiciary Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–7; 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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 13, 2003✕SenateMay 8, 2003Governor✕LawMay 8, 2003
HB 202-FN (2003)Died
establishing an independent legislative redistricting commission.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 25) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✕HouseMar 13, 2003SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 2003
HB 277-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to an extended term of imprisonment for manslaughter and relative to jury findings which warrant an extended term of imprisonment.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 69) 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), 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 13, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorMay 2, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 330 (2003)Died
relative to public utilities mergers and acquisitions.
Rep. Claire McHugh (R - Hills 61) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 308–52 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Roy Maxfield (R - Merr 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Claire McHugh (R - Hills 61)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✕HouseMar 13, 2003SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 2003
HB 356-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to including medical benefits costs in the purchase of creditable service in the retirement system.
Rep. William Zolla (R - Rock 77) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 13, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 12, 2003✓LawAug 11, 2003
HB 405 (2003)Died
authorizing school districts to authorize a period of time for silent individual reflection in public schools.
Rep. Mary Lou Flayhan (R - Rock 80) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✕HouseMar 13, 2003SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 2003
HB 454 (2003)Died
relative to property rights and large groundwater withdrawals.
Rep. Harriet Cady (R - Rock 73) House Resources, Recreation and Development Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 288–74 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Cooney

Spoke against the motionRep. Harriet Cady (R - Rock 1) Rep. Elbert Bicknell (R - Rock 1)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✕HouseMar 13, 2003SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 2003
HB 517-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to the classification of certain roads in the town of Hillsborough and transferring ownership of any residual interest in a certain parcel of property from the state to the city of Keene.
Rep. Edwin Smith (R - Ches 26) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

Spoke for the motionRep. Edwin Smith (R - Ches 1)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 13, 2003✓SenateMar 13, 2003✓GovernorMar 27, 2003✓Law
HB 564-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to access to information in proceedings of the judicial conduct commission.
Rep. Larry Elliott (R - Hills 42) House Judiciary Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 13, 2003✓SenateMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJun 17, 2003
HB 61 (2003)Became Law
relative to the taking of migratory game birds in the Connecticut River zone.
Rep. Betsy McKinney (R - Rock 75) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–4.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2003✓HouseMar 13, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorMay 2, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 611-FN-A (2003)Died
establishing a choose life number plate trust fund, and a special motor vehicle license plate and associated fees, to support and promote New Hampshire adoptions.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 80) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 304–48 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 75)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) Rep. Carlos E. Gonzalez (R - Hills 48)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✕HouseMar 13, 2003SenateGovernor✕LawMar 13, 2003
HB 673-FN-LOCAL (2003)Died
relative to municipal water system connection fees.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 68) House Municipal and County Government

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

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommitted to Mun & Cnty Govt

Spoke for the motionRep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✕HouseMar 25, 2003SenateGovernor✕LawMar 25, 2003
HB 719-FN-A (2003)Became Law
relative to the duties, function, and operation of the Pease development authority.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 35) House Public Works and Highways Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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 234–109 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. William Leber (R - Merr 35)

Spoke against the motionRep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 8, 2003✓LawJul 8, 2003
HB 733-FN (2003)Died
relative to drivers' licenses held by members of the national guard or military reserve.
Rep. Larry Elliott (R - Hills 42) House Transportation Senate Finance Motor Vehicles

House Transportation 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 13, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003Governor✕Law
HB 788-FN-A (2003)Died
transferring the duties of the health services planning and review board.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 29) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 233–122 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Charles McMahon (R - Rock 76) Rep. Pamela Price (R - Hills 26) Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. Hilda Sokol (D - Graf 9) Rep. Joseph Miller (D - Straf 7)

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✕SenateMay 22, 2003Governor✕LawMay 22, 2003
HB 82 (2003)Became Law
to change the name of "Mount Clay" to Mount Reagan.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 213–130 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79) Rep. Daniel Hughes (R - Rock 24) Rep. Cooney

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3) Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6) Rep. Lawrence Guay (R - Coos 2) Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2003✓HouseMar 13, 2003✓SenateMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓Law
HCR 15 (2003)Died
relative to relaxing air quality standards by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Rep. J. Timothy Dunn (D) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Energy and Economic Development State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 6–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommitted to St-Fed Rel & Vets Affs

Spoke for the motionRep. Pamela Coughlin (R - Hills 4)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003