The House, Wednesday, January 18, 2006

The House took up 58 bills: 3 together on the consent calendar, then 55 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
7 roll calls, 3 divisions28 voice votes
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How the Day Began

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.

HB 116 (2006)Died
relative to changes in eligibility for state programs.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✕HouseJan 18, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJan 18, 2006
HB 1402 (2006)Became Law
AN ACT establishing the standard of care for certain individuals or nonprofit entities in constructing, maintaining, or improving trails for public recreational use.
Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0375h, 9–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Flr AM

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseJan 18, 2006✓SenateFeb 2, 2006✓GovernorFeb 3, 2006✓LawFeb 3, 2006
HB 162 (2006)Died
relative to general rules for vessels operating on water.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–10; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓HouseFeb 2, 2006✕SenateMar 16, 2006Governor✕LawMar 16, 2006
HB 191-FN (2006)Died
relative to using school building aid for leased classrooms.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Education Education - General

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✕HouseJan 18, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJan 18, 2006
HB 258-LOCAL (2006)Died
relative to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement in a school district.
Rep. Mark Carter (R - Hills 3) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✕HouseJan 18, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJan 18, 2006
HB 278 (2006)Died
relative to the alternative budget procedure in school administrative units.
Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseFeb 1, 2006✕SenateApr 6, 2006Governor✕LawApr 6, 2006
HB 309-FN-A (2006)Died
establishing a commission to recodify laws relating to financial contributions and disclosures and conflicts of interest and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9) House Election Law

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseJan 18, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJan 18, 2006
HB 317-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to mooring fees.
Rep. David Currier (R - Merr 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Ways and Means Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 20–1.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommitted to Resources

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 22, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 2, 2006✓LawJan 1, 2007
HB 345 (2006)Died
requiring photo identification to obtain a ballot.
Rep. Howie Lund (R - Rock 5) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseFeb 1, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✕GovernorMay 5, 2006✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 347 (2006)Died
relative to indicating citizenship on drivers’ licenses and nondrivers’ identification cards.
Rep. Howie Lund (R - Rock 5) House Election Law Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseFeb 1, 2006SenateApr 20, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 39 (2006)Died
relative to sex education in public schools.
Rep. Russell Albert (R - Straf 1) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✕HouseFeb 1, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 1, 2006
HB 459 (2006)Became Law
relative to access to criminal records and enhanced 911 system records.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

Flr AM

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseJan 18, 2006✓SenateMay 4, 2006✓GovernorMay 22, 2006✓LawJul 21, 2006
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

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseJan 18, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJan 18, 2006
HB 485 (2006)Interim Study
relative to the basis for awarding custody to a stepparent or grandparent.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) House Children and Family Law Domestic Relations

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005HouseJan 18, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 506 (2006)Became Law
including employees of charitable organizations under the protection of the state law against discrimination.
Rep. Rogers Johnson (R - Rock 13) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Internal Affairs

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseJan 18, 2006✓SenateMay 4, 2006✓GovernorJun 15, 2006✓LawJul 1, 2006
HB 541 (2006)Died
relative to repealing the incorporation of the New Hampshire Bar Association.
Rep. Richard Marple (R - Merr 9) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseFeb 1, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 1, 2006
HB 553-FN-A (2006)Died
relative to a state tax on large lottery winnings.
Rep. William Field (R - Merr 7) House Ways and Means Gambling

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseFeb 2, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 2, 2006
HB 621-FN (2006)Died
requiring disclosure of gifts and campaign contributions by lobbyists.
Rep. Peter Sullivan (D - Hills 10) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseFeb 1, 2006SenateApr 6, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 624-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to penalties in certain health and health-related professions.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–4.

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 7, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 2, 2006✓LawJul 1, 2006
HB 634-FN-A (2006)Interim Study
relative to solid waste reduction, establishing a solid waste disposal fee, and renaming the recycling market development steering committee.
Rep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture 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 176–168 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005HouseMar 22, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 638-FN (2006)Died
relative to county liability for payment of nursing home costs.
Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) House Finance Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseJan 18, 2006✓SenateMay 4, 2006Governor✕Law
HB 639-FN (2006)Died
relative to voters presenting citizenship or domicile affidavits to register on election day.
Rep. Russell Albert (R - Straf 1) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0209h, 9–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseFeb 1, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 1, 2006
HB 650-FN-LOCAL (2006)Died
revising education funding and distribution and establishing needs-based matching grants.
Rep. Mark Carter (R - Hills 3) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseFeb 1, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 1, 2006
HB 653-FN-LOCAL (2006)Became Law
relative to bonds for construction, development, improvement, and acquisition of broadband facilities.
Rep. Roy Maxfield (R - Merr 6) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy and Economic Development Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 221–118 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseJan 18, 2006✓SenateMar 9, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓LawJul 31, 2006
HB 656-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to medical decision making for those adults without capacity to make health care decisions for themselves and establishing procedures for Do Not Resuscitate Orders.
Rep. Hilda Sokol (D - Graf 9) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Public and Mental Health

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal for Feb 15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 20, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓LawJan 1, 2007
HB 657-FN-LOCAL (2006)Became Law
relative to promoting community revitalization.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseFeb 2, 2006✓SenateApr 6, 2006✓GovernorMay 24, 2006✓LawApr 1, 2006
HB 664-FN-LOCAL (2006)Died
mandating open enrollment in all school districts.
Rep. W Packy Campbell (R - Straf 3) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseFeb 1, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 1, 2006
HB 669-FN (2006)Died
establishing a committee to study state laboratory water tests and fees for such tests collected by the department of environmental services.
Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseFeb 2, 2006SenateMar 16, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 695-FN (2006)Died
requiring the university system of New Hampshire to make payments in lieu of taxes for purchased property.
Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 7) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - State

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–5; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 244–88 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✕HouseJan 18, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJan 18, 2006
HB 722 (2006)Died
relative to the spreading of biosolids in certain designated areas.
Rep. David Babson (R - Carr 3) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Conservation

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedMar 9, 2005✕HouseFeb 2, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 2, 2006
HB 76 (2006)Became Law
AN ACT relative to distribution of state aid to charter schools and relative to funding for charter schools.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Education Senate Finance Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseFeb 1, 2006✓SenateMay 4, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓Law
HR 13 (2006)Adopted by House
condemning the genocide in the Darfur region of the Sudan and calling upon the President, the State Department and Congress to unite the international community to end the genocide in Darfur.
Rep. Anna Tilton (D - Ches 6) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedApr 20, 2005✓HouseMar 22, 2006
SB 104-FN (2006)Died
relative to the tax exemption for water and air pollution control facilities.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0175h, 13–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✕HouseFeb 2, 2006Governor✕LawFeb 2, 2006
SB 110-FN-A (2006)Interim Study
establishing the New Hampshire Rx plus program for prescription drugs.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–4; 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

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005HouseMar 22, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
SB 128-FN (2006)Died
relative to the establishment of emissions reduction standards as required by the Clean Power Act.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment and Wildlife Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 144–195 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✕HouseJan 18, 2006Governor✕LawJan 18, 2006
SB 140 (2006)Became Law
relative to the acceptance of in-lieu payments for the restoration or creation of wetlands and the preservation of upland areas adjacent to wetland areas.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife Environment - Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 21–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseFeb 2, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓LawAug 18, 2006