The House, Thursday, May 29, 2003

The House took up 72 bills: 22 together on the consent calendar, then 50 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 45
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
5 roll calls, 2 divisions46 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Ryan Hansen (R - Hills 6) 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 18 members excusedRepublican 14Democrat 4

The journal records 18 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. David Allison (D - Sull 22) Rep. Elizabeth Blanchard (D - Merr 10) Rep. Albert Cernota (R - Hills 65) Rep. Natalie Flanagan (R - Rock 78) Rep. Nancy Ford (R - Hills 60) Rep. J Lisbeth Olimpio (R - Carr 5) Rep. Ralph Akins (R - Graf 18) Rep. Russell Bridle (R - Rock 15) Rep. Eric Daniels (R - Merr 38) Rep. Andrew Dorsett (R - Graf 8) Rep. Richard Fletcher (R - Hills 7) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24) Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 28) Rep. Stephen L'Heureux (R - Merr 9) Rep. John Manning (R - Rock 8) Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 72) Rep. Cynthia Sweeney (D - Sull 8) Rep. Debra Naro (R - Graf 7)

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 198 (2003)Became Law
relative to the police powers of law enforcement officers called to respond to incidents in other jurisdictions and relative to the authority of the Maine marine patrol to perform certain law enforcement functions in the waters of New Hampshire.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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✓HouseFeb 13, 2003✓SenateMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJul 14, 2003✓LawJul 14, 2003
HB 240 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study ways to prevent suicide among young people in New Hampshire.
Rep. Sweeney (Hills 62) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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. Peter Batula (R - Hills 19)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 30, 2003✓SenateMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJun 17, 2003
HB 287 (2003)Became Law
establishing a professional malpractice claims study commission and establishing a commission to identify medical errors and their causes.
Rep. Henry Mock (R - Carr 4) House Judiciary Senate Insurance

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 15, 2003✓GovernorJul 14, 2003✓LawJul 14, 2003
HB 316-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to insurance coverage for anesthesia for child dental care.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 48) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 387-FN (2003)Became Law
allowing free day-use admission to the state park system for certain active and retired members of the New Hampshire national guard.
Rep. Peter Sullivan (D - Hills 50) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs 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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 12, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJul 18, 2003
HB 543 (2003)Became Law
relative to increasing the membership of the board of accountancy and relative to appeals of board decisions.
Rep. Eric Anderson (R - Merr 41) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawSep 16, 2003
HB 605-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to prohibited election day activity and relative to electioneering by public employees.
Rep. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 56) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

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 Whalley (R - Belk 5)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 18, 2003✓LawJun 18, 2003
HB 617-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the licensure of dentists and regulation by the board of dental examiners.
Rep. Jane Langley (R - Rock 88) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 670-FN (2003)Became Law
establishing a procedure for release by a state agency of statistical information for research purposes and relative to health care data.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 31) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓Law
HB 680-FN (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study service contracts and relative to prepaid legal services contracts.
Rep. Donald Flanders (R - Belk 30) House Commerce Senate Judiciary 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 26, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓Law
HB 694-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to tobacco product manufacturers not entering master settlement agreements and changing the tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 48) House Commerce Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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. Leo Fraser (R - Merr 37)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓Law
HB 703-FN (2003)Became Law
permitting free day-use admission to the state park system for disabled veterans.
Rep. Corey Corbin (R - Rock 79) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Wildlife and Recreation Military & Veterans' Affairs

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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 12, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawAug 16, 2003
HB 718-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to judicial proceedings for crimes committed by a minor which are not charged until after the minor reaches the age of majority and relative to the statute of limitations in cases involving destruction or falsification of evidence, witness tampering, or other unlawful conduct.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 69) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 14, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 763-FN (2003)Became Law
requiring parental notification before abortions may be performed on unemancipated minors.
Rep. J Edward Kerns (R - Hills 57) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 175–198 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 197–176 on a roll call

In the record: Concur

Spoke for the motionRep. Phyllis Woods (R - Straf 69) Rep. Henry Mock (R - Carr 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Edward Leach (R - Hills 42) Rep. Janeen Dalrymple (R - Rock 4)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 172–200 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 19, 2003✓LawDec 31, 2003
HB 798 (2003)Became Law
relative to gifts by fiduciaries.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 31) House Commerce Senate Banks

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 21, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 817 (2003)Became Law
relative to the regulation of first and second mortgage brokers and mortgage servicers.
Rep. Paul Spiess (R - Hills 47) House Commerce Senate Banks

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 21, 2003✓Law
HB 825 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study methods of safely reducing the prison population in the state.
Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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. David Welch (R - Rock 13)

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJun 17, 2003
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

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

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003
SB 113 (2003)Became Law
changing the name of Plymouth state college to Plymouth state university and amending the responsibilities of the postsecondary education commission.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Education - Finance

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 221–149 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Francis Sullivan (D - Hills 12)

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateMar 13, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawAug 16, 2003
SB 116 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study methods to prevent or reduce the high school dropout rate.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 216–136 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJun 17, 2003
SB 119 (2003)Became Law
relative to medical and hospital liability insurance.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Judiciary Senate Insurance

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–1.

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 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 30, 2003✓LawJun 30, 2003
SB 134 (2003)Became Law
relative to the regulation of real estate brokers by the real estate commission.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Affairs Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 248–101 on a division

Spoke against the motionRep. W Packy Campbell (R - Straf 3)

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateMar 27, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJul 15, 2003✓LawSep 13, 2003
SB 152 (2003)Became Law
relative to health insurance coverage for prosthetic devices.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

House Commerce 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

Spoke for the motionRep. George Liebl (R - Ches 27)

Spoke against the motionRep. Harrington

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateMar 13, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJul 1, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
SB 155 (2003)Became Law
establishing a commission to study issues relative to groundwater withdrawals.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–1; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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 13, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJul 18, 2003
SB 169 (2003)Died
relative to frivolous actions against the state concerning state construction projects.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–7; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Failed 147–217 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Majority Committee Amendment 1485

Spoke for the motionRep. Leon Kenison (R - Merr 41)

Spoke against the motionRep. Bernard Benn (D - Graf 12) Rep. Edward Leach (R - Hills 42)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 3, 2003✕HouseMay 29, 2003Governor✕LawMay 29, 2003
SB 193 (2003)Became Law
extending the report date for the commission on the education of the deaf and hard of hearing in New Hampshire and the commission on architecturally secure facilities and community shelter care facilities for juveniles.
Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18) House Legislative Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJun 17, 2003
SB 212 (2003)Became Law
requiring fiscal impact statements for interim administrative rules, prohibiting agencies from requiring by rule the submission of social security numbers, and authorizing certain agencies to collect social security numbers.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Public and Mental Health

House Executive Departments and Administration 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

Also spoke during this billRep. Maurice Goulet (R - Hills 57) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateMar 20, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJul 21, 2003✓Law
SB 229 (2003)Became Law
changing the responsibility for administering the school building aid program and authorizing the Conway school district to hold a special meeting.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education 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

Spoke for the motionRep. John Alger (R - Graf 6) Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Graham (R - Hills 7)

✓IntroducedFeb 20, 2003✓SenateApr 3, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawSep 16, 2003
SB 41-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the installation of airbags.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) House Transportation Senate Judiciary

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawSep 16, 2003
SB 54-FN-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to the local inventory of property values for assessment of property taxes, and relative to municipal property assessment certification guidelines of the department of revenue administration.
Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government 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. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 18)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJul 21, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
SB 70 (2003)Became Law
establishing a commission to study implementing a recommendation of the New Hampshire estuaries project management plan.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJul 7, 2003✓LawJul 7, 2003
SB 87 (2003)Became Law
changing the membership of the commission to study setback requirements for septage, biosolids, and short paper fibers, and extending the temporary use of septage, biosolids, and short paper fiber by certain persons.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

House Environment and Agriculture 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

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateMar 27, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJul 18, 2003