The House, Thursday, May 15, 2003

The House took up 55 bills: 20 together on the consent calendar, then 35 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 42
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
3 roll calls, 6 divisions28 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Kurt Roessner (R - Rock 83) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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 185 (2003)Died
relative to pretermitted heirs.
Rep. John Pratt (D - Ches 24) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

Motion Failed 120–222 on a division

In the record: Concur

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Pratt (D - Ches 2)

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateApr 24, 2003Governor✕Law
HB 195 (2003)Became Law
prohibiting all part-time district court judges and district court clerks from practicing law in the district courts.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 47) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 30, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 14, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 320 (2003)Became Law
relative to permitting additional contributions in the city of Manchester employees contributory retirement system.
Rep. William Clayton (D - Hills 50) 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

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 15)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓Law
HB 343 (2003)Became Law
establishing a boundary commission to determine the boundary between New Hampshire and Maine.
Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 86) House Municipal and County Government Senate Interstate Cooperation

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. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawJun 6, 2003
HB 481 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the pricing of milk products.
Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 34) House Commerce Senate Wildlife and Recreation Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 7, 2003✓LawJul 7, 2003
HB 560 (2003)Became Law
relative to penalties for operating an aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, relative to fees related to aircraft, and making a technical correction.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 35) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 189–159 on a division

In the record: Concur

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 5)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓Law
HB 768 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the flow in the Connecticut River and the effect of the flow on water levels in Lake Francis and the Connecticut Lakes.
Rep. Leighton Pratt (R - Coos 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 7, 2003✓LawJul 7, 2003
HB 770-FN-A (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study using tax policy to create incentives to encourage employers to hire disabled persons.
Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 76) House Ways and Means Senate Insurance 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

Spoke for the motionRep. Norman Major (R - Rock 14)

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseMar 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawJun 6, 2003
HB 811 (2003)Became Law
relative to limiting the liability of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from misuse.
Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 45) House Judiciary Senate Wildlife and Recreation

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 15, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HCR 3 (2003)Adopted
calling on the President and the Congress to fully fund the federal government's share of special education services in public elementary and secondary schools in the United States under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Rep. Kimberley Dionne (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Education

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. Pamela Coughlin (R - Hills 4)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2003✓HouseJan 30, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003
SB 107-FN-A-LOCAL (2003)Died
establishing a statewide education accountability system.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education 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

Also spoke during this billRep. Stephen L'Heureux (R - Merr 9)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseJun 5, 2003Governor✕Law
SB 114 (2003)Became Law
implementing an unsafe school choice option for pupils attending schools which have been classified as persistently dangerous and authorizing the state board of education to implement a complaint process to address school safety and school violence issues in nonpublic schools.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 26, 2003✓LawAug 25, 2003
SB 121-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to mortgage originators.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Commerce Senate Banks Banking and Finance

House Commerce 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

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateMar 6, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
SB 132-FN-A (2004)Died
extending the Parents as Teachers program in Sullivan county and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 196–153 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. John Alger (R - Graf 6) Rep. Beverly Rodeschin (R - Sull 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 15) Rep. Clifford Newton (R - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✕HouseJan 7, 2004Governor✕LawJan 7, 2004
SB 157 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study certain issues relative to municipal planning.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–0.

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 30, 2003✓SenateMar 13, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 24, 2003✓LawJun 24, 2003
SB 16-FN (2003)Became Law
establishing the governor's incentive and reward program.
Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 15)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2003✓SenateApr 3, 2003✓HouseJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJun 30, 2003✓LawJun 30, 2003
SB 163-FN (2003)Died
relative to the procedures of the health services planning and review board.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) 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), 15–1; 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 30, 2003✓SenateApr 3, 2003✓HouseJun 5, 2003Governor✕Law
SB 221-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the offense of obstructing government administration by the use of simulated legal process.
Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11) 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), 14–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 270–77 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Stanley Stevens (R - Carr 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Richard Marple (R - Merr 24) Rep. Richard Kennedy (R - Merr 4)

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
SB 40 (2003)Became Law
relative to filing of complaints for violation-level offenses and making the electronic submission of a false statement chargeable as unsworn falsification.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) 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

Spoke for the motionRep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Richard Marple (R - Merr 24)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateMar 13, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJun 17, 2003
SB 53 (2003)Became Law
establishing an advisory board to the labor commissioner and relative to the terms of the members of the compensation appeals board.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–4.

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

Motion Failed 112–201 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Peter Espiefs (D - Ches 3).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1645

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 5)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 9, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
SB 59-FN (2003)Died
relative to administrative license suspension hearings.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 255–55 on a division

In the record: Lay on Table

Also spoke during this billRep. James Craig (D - Hills 9)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateMar 13, 2003HouseMay 15, 2003Governor✕LawJun 17, 2004
SB 63-FN-A-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to establishing community reinvestment and opportunity zones and granting business tax credits for investments in projects in such zones.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Ways and Means Senate Energy and Economic Development Taxes - State

House Ways and Means 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

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
SB 72 (2003)Became Law
relative to the regulation of small loans, title loans, and payday loans.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce Senate Banks

House Commerce 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 171–109 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 3, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJul 21, 2003✓LawJul 21, 2003
SB 82-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to awards of fees and interest under workers' compensation.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 218–99 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. G Michael Gilman (R - Graf 9)

Spoke against the motionRep. Peter Espiefs (D - Ches 3)

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateMar 6, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawAug 5, 2003
SCR 4 (2003)Adopted
urging the New Hampshire congressional delegation to take appropriate action against modification of the Clean Air Act if the result jeopardizes New Hampshire's ability to safeguard public health and protect environmental quality.
Sen. Clifton Below (D) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 279–63 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Edward Leach (R - Hills 42)

Spoke against the motionRep. Lee Slocum (R - Hills 6)

✓IntroducedFeb 20, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003