The House, Wednesday, June 8, 2005

The House took up 48 bills, listed below by bill.

Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
11 roll calls, 5 divisions33 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. James Twombly (R - Straf 1) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Excused for the Day

Show the 20 members excusedRepublican 11Democrat 9

The journal records 20 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. Russell Albert (R - Straf 1) Rep. Caitlin Daniuk (D - Hills 11) Rep. Rudy Lessard (R - Hills 27) Rep. Eric Palangas (D - Hills 43) Rep. Donald Philbrick (R - Carr 2) Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 3) Rep. Frank Callaghan (D - Straf 1) Rep. Christopher Doyle (R - Rock 4) Rep. Fran Egbers (D - Hills 10) Rep. Patrick Garrity (D - Hills 14) Rep. Earle Goodwin (D - Straf 6) Rep. Bruce Heald (R - Belk 3) Rep. Steve Hellwig (R - Hills 37) Rep. Richard Heon (D - Straf 2) Rep. Christopher Irish (R - Sull 4) Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 5) Rep. John Klose (R - Merr 14) Rep. Paul Smith (R - Rock 3) Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3) Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 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 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedMar 9, 2005✓HouseApr 20, 2005✓SenateJun 9, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
HB 129-FN-LOCAL (2005)Became Law
establishing a high performance school incentive and relative to the use of system benefits charge funds for school building projects that promote indoor air quality or energy efficiency.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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. Stephen L'Heureux (R - Merr 9)

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJul 11, 2005✓LawSep 9, 2005
HB 168 (2005)Became Law
relative to the licensure of electrologists and establishing an electrology advisory committee, and relative to the definition of tanning device operator.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓HouseFeb 9, 2005✓SenateJun 2, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
HB 2-FN-A (2005)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenue and expenditures.
Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedMar 23, 2005✓HouseApr 20, 2005✓SenateJun 9, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓Law
HB 248 (2005)Became Law
authorizing semi-annual payments of school building aid and relative to the purchase or lease-purchase of equipment designed to improve energy efficiency or indoor air quality in school buildings.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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. Stephen L'Heureux (R - Merr 9)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawAug 29, 2005
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

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. James MacKay (D - Merr 11)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓HouseApr 13, 2005✓SenateJun 2, 2005✓GovernorJul 11, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 269 (2005)Became Law
establishing a statutory committee for the protection of human research subjects.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Public and Mental Health

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 6, 2005✓HouseFeb 9, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawAug 29, 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

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 Bergin (R - Hills 6)

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawJun 30, 2005
HB 357 (2005)Became Law
relative to negligent driving, relative to driver's license fees for nonresident aliens, and relative to motor vehicle inspection expiration.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateJun 2, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓Law
HB 415 (2005)Became Law
excepting installation of gas furnace or boiler equipment from regulation by the electrician's board.
Rep. Clifford Newton (R - Straf 1) 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. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6)

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateJun 2, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
HB 468 (2005)Died
relative to provisions for permissible contact between the agent of the defendant subject to a protective order and a plaintiff.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) 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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateJun 2, 2005Governor✕Law
HB 549 (2005)Became Law
modifying notice requirements for the acceptance of unanticipated funds by a school district, city, town, or public library.
Rep. Robert Brundige (R - Hills 19) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawAug 29, 2005
HB 583 (2005)Died
establishing an oversight committee to study medical malpractice insurance rates in this state.
Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 7) 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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateJun 2, 2005Governor✕Law
HB 602-FN-A (2005)Became Law
relative to the unbundling of communications services for purposes of the application of the communications services tax.
Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 8) House Ways and Means Senate Energy and Economic Development Taxes - State

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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
HB 618-FN-LOCAL (2005)Became Law
relative to persons acting as volunteers to a state agency.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Internal Affairs Employment

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. Russell Bridle (R - Rock 15)

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 628-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to the authority of law enforcement officers to close an area for the purpose of abating a threat to public health or safety.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawJun 30, 2005
HB 69 (2005)Became Law
relative to large groundwater withdrawals.
Rep. Harriet Cady (R - Rock 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Economic Development Environment - Administration

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 261–51 on a division

In the record: Concur

Spoke for the motionRep. David Currier (R - Merr 5)

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseApr 6, 2005✓SenateJun 2, 2005✓GovernorJul 1, 2005✓LawAug 30, 2005
HR 16 (2006)Interim Study
requesting that the New Hampshire congressional delegation support optional Social Security personal retirement accounts.
Rep. Howie Lund (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–4.

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)

✓IntroducedMay 11, 2005HouseJan 4, 2006
SB 113-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to the use of federal funds for technology improvements within the department of employment security.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 22–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✓HouseJun 8, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
SB 121 (2005)Died
relative to all terrain vehicle trails and relative to the regulation of off highway recreational vehicles by a political subdivision.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 162–135 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. David Currier (R - Merr 5) Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Deanna Rush (D - Merr 7) Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) Rep. Vincent Greco (D - Merr 7)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateMar 31, 2005✕HouseJun 29, 2005Governor✕LawJun 29, 2005
SB 125-FN (2005)Became Law
repealing health status and geographic location as small group rating factors, clarifying certain other issues relating to small group insurance, and establishing a reinsurance mechanism.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) House Commerce Senate Banks and Insurance Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–8; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Failed 151–217 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Minority Committee Amendment 1578

Spoke for the motionRep. Stephen Stepanek (R - Hills 22) Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15) Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) Rep. Charles Clark (R - Belk 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Stephen DeStefano (D - Merr 13) Rep. David Kidder (R - Merr 5) Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9) Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 280–89 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2005✓SenateApr 7, 2005✓HouseJun 8, 2005✓GovernorJul 5, 2005✓Law
SB 142 (2005)Became Law
extending the reporting date of the commission to study issues relative to groundwater withdrawals.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife Study Committees and Commissions

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 6, 2005✓SenateFeb 17, 2005✓HouseMay 4, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawJul 22, 2005
SB 146-FN-A-LOCAL (2006)Died
establishing a civil legal services fund consisting of court filing fee surcharges for the purpose of establishing and operating a New Hampshire Legal Assistance office in Nashua and to provide for additional staff in other New Hampshire Legal Assistance offices.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Finance Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 226–131 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Wheeler (R - Hills 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Failed 179–103 on a roll call

In the record: Suspend the Rules for W&M Committee Report (Reps. O'Neil & Craig)

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateApr 7, 2005✕HouseJan 4, 2006Governor✕LawJan 4, 2006
SB 170 (2005)Became Law
revising the nurse practice act.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 87–273 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Barbara Hagan (R - Hills 17).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

Also spoke during this billRep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateApr 7, 2005✓HouseJun 8, 2005✓GovernorJul 25, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
SB 196 (2005)Died
requiring a hearing when medical malpractice insurance rates change.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Commerce Senate Judiciary Insurance

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 263–88 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. James Headd (R - Rock 3) Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. Bernard Buzzell (D - Coos 4) Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9) Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateApr 7, 2005✕HouseJun 8, 2005Governor✕LawJun 8, 2005
SB 214 (2005)Became Law
relative to screening panels for medical injury claims.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Failed 135–212 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Majority Committee Amendment 1656

Spoke for the motionRep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8) Rep. Bette Lasky (D - Hills 26) Rep. Gail Morrison (D - Belk 2) Rep. Roland Lefebvre (D - Hills 24) Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19) Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6) Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15) Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 13) Rep. Bruce Lary (R - Coos 3) Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1) Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 94–243 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 218–115 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. James Wheeler (R - Hills 6) Rep. Peter Espiefs (D - Ches 3)

Also spoke during this billRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14) Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15) Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2005✓SenateApr 7, 2005✓HouseJun 8, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓Law
SB 62-FN (2005)Became Law
allowing court fees to be paid by credit card.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

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 27, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✓HouseMay 11, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawSep 20, 2005
SB 63-FN-A (2005)Became Law
establishing a court mediation fund to pay the costs of a mediation program in the district courts.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Judiciary Senate Ways and Means

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 164–119 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Roger Wells (R - Rock 8)

Spoke against the motionRep. Peyton Hinkle (R - Hills 19) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8)

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseJun 8, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
SB 91-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to an increase in the co-payment for participation in the animal population control program.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment and Wildlife

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 172–109 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateFeb 10, 2005✓HouseJun 8, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005