The House, Wednesday, March 30, 2005

The House took up 246 bills: 144 together on the consent calendar, then 104 one by one, listed below by bill.

Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
29 roll calls, 7 divisions94 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. W. Douglas Scamman (R - Rock 13), Speaker of the House, and Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8), Deputy 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.

CACR 12 (2005)Died
relating to judicial conduct. Providing that the people of New Hampshire, in a manner established by law, shall be responsible for investigating and evaluating the conduct of members of the judicial branch.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–5.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 160–181 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateVoters
CACR 14 (2005)Died
relating to tax money and religious schools or institutions. Providing that the language in article 83 of the second part of the New Hampshire constitution which states that ": Provided, nevertheless, that no money raised by taxation shall ever be granted or applied for the use of the schools or institutions of any religious sect or denomination" shall be deleted from the article.
Rep. W Packy Campbell (R - Straf 3) House Education

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–10; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 225–123 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7) Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33) Rep. Deanna Rush (D - Merr 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 15) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8) Rep. Packy Campbell

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateVoters
CACR 16 (2005)Died
relating to the definition and constitutionality of judicial and legislative acts. Providing that the supreme court shall determine the constitutionality of judicial acts and the legislature shall determine the constitutionality of legislative acts.
Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 259–67 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateVoters
CACR 17 (2005)Died
relating to the encouragement of literature. Providing that the importance of education to a prosperous and democratic society be considered when allocating the resources of the state.
Rep. Mark Carter (R - Hills 3) House Education Constitutional Amendments

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–10; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 162–149 on a division

In the record: Special Order to later in day

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 185–162 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateVoters
CACR 20 (2005)Died
relating to election of the attorney general. Providing that the attorney general shall be elected by the house of representatives and the senate.
Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) House Election Law Constitutional Amendments

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 253–91 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateVoters
HB 1-A (2005)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2006, and June 30, 2007.
Rep. Frederick King (R) House Finance Senate Finance

Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 9, 2005✓HouseApr 20, 2005✓SenateJun 9, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
HB 132 (2005)Became Law
relative to grounds for dismissal of a teacher.
Rep. Mark Carter (R - Hills 3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–10; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 161–170 on a roll call

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawAug 29, 2005
HB 137-FN (2005)Died
relative to unemployment benefit eligibility.
Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 2) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Susp Rules for late ref to 2nd Comm

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 167–198 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 3) Rep. Mary Gorman (D - Hills 31)

Spoke against the motionRep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 15) Rep. James Rausch (R - Rock 5) Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 205–160 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawMar 30, 2005
HB 197 (2005)Died
decriminalizing marijuana.
Rep. Timothy Robertson (D - Ches 3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 295–60 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Peter Sullivan (D - Hills 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Timothy Robertson (D - Ches 6)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawMar 30, 2005
HB 208-FN (2005)Died
relative to criminal penalties for possession of a firearm in a safe school zone.
Rep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 15) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 273–77 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Sam Cataldo (R - Straf 3)

✓IntroducedJan 13, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawMar 30, 2005
HB 209-FN (2005)Died
relative to unborn victims of violence.
Rep. W Packy Campbell (R - Straf 3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–3.

Susp Rules for late ref to 2nd Comm

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 212–138 on a roll call

Spoke against the motionRep. Paul Smith (R - Rock 3) Rep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 5) Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1) Rep. w. Packy Campbell

Print the Debate (Keep the speeches in the journal)

Motion Failed 140–211 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 5).

In the record: Print remarks

The docket has no line for this vote: the question is as the General Court’s roll-call file words it.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawMar 30, 2005
HB 233-FN-LOCAL (2005)Died
relative to reimbursement for police assistance provided to schools within a cooperative school district or an authorized regional enrollment area school.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5) House Municipal and County Government Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Susp Rules for Action Deadline

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✕HouseApr 6, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawApr 6, 2005
HB 25-FN-A (2005)Became Law
making appropriations for capital improvements.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–0.

Susp Rules for late ref to 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

Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 9, 2005✓HouseApr 13, 2005✓SenateJun 9, 2005✓GovernorJul 18, 2005✓Law
HB 257 (2005)Became Law
relative to emergency medical and trauma service protocols and quality assurance program.
Rep. Stephen L'Heureux (R - Merr 9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓HouseApr 13, 2005✓SenateJun 2, 2005✓GovernorJul 11, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 285 (2005)Died
relative to carrying a concealed weapon without a license.
Rep. James Wheeler (R - Hills 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 256–97 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawMar 30, 2005
HB 289-FN (2005)Died
relative to registration fees for lobbying and lobbyists and requiring registration of employers of lobbyists.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 188–152 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawMar 30, 2005
HB 307 (2005)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors, and relative to bonds and letters of credit for manufactured housing installation licenses.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–5.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawJun 30, 2005
HB 323-FN (2005)Died
relative to excluding social security numbers and other information from documents filed with registries of deeds.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Judiciary

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 153–150 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 149–151 on a division

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005Governor✕LawMar 23, 2005
HB 346-LOCAL (2005)Became Law
relative to the procedure for withdrawal from a cooperative school district.
Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateMay 19, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawJun 15, 2005
HB 350 (2005)Became Law
relative to enforcement of the labor protection statutes, permitting certain wage deductions, and increasing the civil penalty in the department of labor.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Banks and Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–5.

Susp Rules for Action Deadline

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseApr 6, 2005✓SenateJun 9, 2005✓GovernorJul 14, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 397 (2006)Died
relative to authority to file an abuse or neglect petition under the Child Protection Act.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–3.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommitted to Child & Fam Law

Spoke for the motionRep. Karen McRae (R - Hills 7)

Also spoke during this billRep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseJan 18, 2006✕SenateMay 4, 2006Governor✕LawMay 4, 2006
HB 406 (2006)Became Law
revising certain provisions of the home education statutes.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 176–162 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateJan 18, 2006✓GovernorMar 13, 2006✓LawMay 12, 2006
HB 432-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to the septage handling and treatment facilities grant program and the septage and sludge land application restrictions.
Rep. Donald Philbrick (R - Carr 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment and Wildlife Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture 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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 17, 2005✓Law
HB 458 (2005)Died
allowing towns to permit limited youth voting in municipal elections.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawMar 30, 2005
HB 463 (2005)Died
relative to evidence of admissions in medical injury actions.
Rep. Pamela Price (R - Hills 26) House Judiciary

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawMar 30, 2005
HB 470-FN-A (2006)Died
relative to the annual funding of placement costs for juvenile diversion and alternative disposition programs and relative to an effectiveness study of such programs.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) House Children and Family Law Children

Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseJan 18, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJan 18, 2006
HB 48 (2005)Died
establishing a committee to study ballot reform.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) House Election Law Study Committees and Commissions

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawMar 30, 2005
HB 51 (2005)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of imposing a luxury sales tax and an amusements tax.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) House Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Susp Rules for Action Deadline

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✕HouseApr 6, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawApr 6, 2005
HB 517 (2005)Became Law
establishing a committee to study certain issues relative to construction and demolition waste and establishing a moratorium on the incineration of any construction and demolition waste.
Rep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

House Environment and Agriculture 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

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateJun 9, 2005✓GovernorJul 1, 2005✓Law
HB 525 (2005)Died
establishing a committee to study the leasing of state-owned conservation land to private entities and relative to a temporary prohibition on the leasing of such lands.
Rep. Peter Franklin (D - Sull 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Study Committees and Commissions

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.

Susp Rules for Action Deadline

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseApr 6, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawApr 6, 2005
HB 530 (2005)Died
relative to an informed jury.
Rep. Richard Marple (R - Merr 9) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 118–210 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawMar 30, 2005
HB 539-FN-A-LOCAL (2005)Became Law
relative to land and community heritage investment program administration.
Rep. D. L. Christensen (Hills 19) House Finance Senate Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–6.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 154–184 on a division

In the record: Lay on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 193–148 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateJun 9, 2005✓GovernorJul 11, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
HB 56 (2005)Died
relative to food safety in restaurants.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Health and Human Services

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–4; 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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseMar 30, 2005SenateApr 28, 2005Governor✕LawJan 4, 2006
HB 564 (2005)Died
permitting the limited use of alcohol in high school culinary arts programs.
Rep. Jane Clemons (D - Hills 24) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 204–135 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseMar 30, 2005SenateGovernor✕LawMar 30, 2005
HB 584 (2005)Became Law
relative to evidence of admissions of liability in medical injury actions.
Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 7) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateMay 19, 2005✓GovernorJun 17, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 594-FN (2005)Died
relative to retirement system classification for department of corrections correctional line personnel.
Rep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Banks and Insurance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 191–150 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✕SenateMay 19, 2005Governor✕LawMay 19, 2005
HB 611-FN (2005)Died
relative to small group insurers.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Commerce Senate Banks and Insurance Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 20–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 139–225 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10).

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 257–107 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 0917, Sec 1

Spoke for the motionRep. Stephen DeStefano (D - Merr 13) Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) Rep. Michael Whalley (R - Belk 5)

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 279–77 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 0917, Secs 2,3,4 & 5

Spoke for the motionRep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. Rogers Johnson (R - Rock 13)

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 256–105 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005SenateJun 9, 2005Governor✕LawJan 4, 2006
HB 616-FN-LOCAL (2005)Became Law
reducing the education property tax rate and relative to the calculation of equitable education grants.
Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) House Education Senate Finance Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–4.

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

Motion Failed 109–253 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 7).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 0941

Spoke for the motionRep. John Graham (R - Hills 7) Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Hess (R - Merr 24)

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 241–121 on a roll call

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

Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseApr 20, 2005✓SenateJun 9, 2005✓GovernorJul 16, 2005✓Law
HB 643-FN (2005)Became Law
establishing an integrated criminal justice information system.
Rep. Stanley Stevens (R - Carr 4) 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), 14–0.

Susp Rules for late ref to 2nd Comm

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseApr 13, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJul 14, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 687-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to free tuition at New Hampshire public institutions of higher education for children of veterans who die while on active duty or from a service-connected disability.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) House Education Senate Finance Education - General

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

Susp Rules for late ref to 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

Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseApr 13, 2005✓SenateMay 19, 2005✓GovernorJun 8, 2005✓LawAug 7, 2005
HB 691-FN-LOCAL (2005)Became Law
relative to the medicaid program.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 183–178 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4) Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 19)

Spoke against the motionRep. James Craig (D - Hills 9)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 173–189 on a roll call

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

Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseApr 20, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓Law
HB 702-FN (2005)Died
relative to the screening and mediation of medical malpractice claims.
Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 7) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–6.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 43–265 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 259–48 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005SenateApr 21, 2005Governor✕LawJan 4, 2006
HB 718-FN-A (2006)Became Law
relative to a state active duty death benefit for activated members of the New Hampshire national guard and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Military & Veterans' Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

Susp Rules for late ref to 2nd Comm

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2005✓HouseJan 4, 2006✓SenateApr 6, 2006✓GovernorMay 22, 2006✓LawMay 22, 2006
HB 721 (2005)Died
prohibiting the department of education and the state board of education from adopting a definition of an adequate education.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 243–106 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 23, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✕SenateMay 26, 2005Governor✕LawMay 26, 2005