The House, Thursday, February 2, 2006

The House took up 28 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 14
Assembled
9:30 AM
Votes Taken
15 roll calls, 3 divisions13 voice votes
Cite this page

Granite Record indexes the General Court’s record; it is not that record. Where a citation allows only one source, cite the General Court — every page here links to what it is drawn from. The date below is the day the page was read.

MLA
“The House, Thursday, February 2, 2006.” Granite Record, https://graniterecord.org/session/H/2006-02-02. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
APA
Granite Record. (n.d.). The House, Thursday, February 2, 2006. Retrieved 19 Oct. 2026, from https://graniterecord.org/session/H/2006-02-02
Chicago
Granite Record. “The House, Thursday, February 2, 2006.” Accessed 19 Oct. 2026. https://graniterecord.org/session/H/2006-02-02.
BibTeX
@misc{session-H-2006-02-02, title = {The House, Thursday, February 2, 2006}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/H/2006-02-02}, note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026} }

How the Day Began

The House assembled at 9:30 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.

Excused for the Day

Show the 29 members excusedRepublican 23Democrat 6

The journal records 29 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. Jeffrey Aboshar (R - Hills 13) Rep. Robert Barker (R - Graf 6) Rep. Donald Carlson (R - Hills 3) Rep. Thomas Gillick (R - Rock 15) Rep. Bruce Hunter (R - Hills 7) Rep. Ed Putnam (R - Rock 8) Rep. Clair Snyder (D - Straf 2) Rep. Norman Weldy (R - Rock 2) Rep. Robert Wiley (R - Rock 5) Rep. Janet Allen (R - Belk 5) Rep. Ruth Bleyler (D - Graf 9) Rep. David Buhlman (R - Hills 27) Rep. Janeen Dalrymple (R - Rock 4) Rep. Caitlin Daniuk (D - Hills 11) Rep. Fran Egbers (D - Hills 10) Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21) Rep. Jeffrey Hollinger (R - Straf 5) Rep. Robert Introne (R - Rock 5) Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) Rep. Benjamin Moore (R - Rock 14) Rep. Renney Morneau (R - Coos 4) Rep. Richard Morris (R - Rock 14) Rep. Debra Naro (R - Graf 7) Rep. Joe Osgood (R - Sull 4) Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) Rep. Lawrence Ross (R - Hills 3) Rep. William Zolla (R - Rock 5) Rep. MaryAnn Blanchard (D - Rock 16) Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43)

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 1125 (2006)Became Law
relative to the filing period for candidates in the presidential primary.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0445h, 15–2; 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, Feb 15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 6, 2006✓GovernorApr 27, 2006✓LawJun 26, 2006
HB 1187 (2006)Died
requiring a school district to disclose the percentage of its total education budget used for direct support of education.
Rep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 5) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 2, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 2, 2006
HB 1238-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to centralized voter registration database information and relative to interference with campaign communications.
Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 4) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0548h, 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to the beginning of Reg. Cal., Feb 15

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓Law
HB 1286 (2006)Died
authorizing the secretary of state to initiate recounts.
Rep. Betty Hall (I - Hills 5) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–5; 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, Feb 15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1362 (2006)Became Law
relative to permitting audio and video recording on school buses.
Rep. George Winchell (R - Rock 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0586h, 12–1.

Adopt AM

Motion Passed

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 92–193 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 161–124 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. George Winchell (R - Rock 6) Rep. Clifford Newton (R - Straf 6) Rep. Stephen L'Heureux (R - Merr 9)

Spoke against the motionRep. Sandra Keans (D - Straf 23) Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 27)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Stephen L'Heureux)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 2, 2006✓SenateApr 6, 2006✓GovernorApr 25, 2006✓LawJun 24, 2006
HB 1370 (2006)Became Law
transferring certain surplus moneys to the revenue stabilization reserve account.
Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 8) House Finance Senate Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–9.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateMar 22, 2006✓GovernorApr 4, 2006✓LawApr 4, 2006
HB 1401 (2006)Died
exempting certain all terrain vehicle (ATV) and trail bike trail criteria from the change in use designation of rail trails.
Rep. Barbara Richardson (D - Ches 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Transportation and Highways

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–7.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 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

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 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).

Limit Debate (Cap the time for debate)

Motion Failed 76–233 on a roll call

In the record: Limit Debate 1 Hour per Side

Limit Debate (Cap the time for debate)

Motion Passed: Debate Limited 190–133 on a roll call

In the record: Limit Debate 20 Minutes per Side

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened

In the record: Reconsideration per Rep. MacKay

Limit Debate (Cap the time for debate)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Limit Debate 20 Minute Debate

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 140–198 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 185–153 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Majority Committee Amendment 0057h

Spoke for the motionRep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6) Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 21) Rep. David Russell (R - Belk 5) Rep. Brenda Ferland (I - Sull 5) Rep. Harry Merrow (R - Carr 5) Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9)

Flr AM

Motion Passed

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 122–211 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

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

Motion Failed 146–187 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Minority Committee Amendment 0030h

Spoke for the motionRep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 21) Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1)

Pass with AM's {0057h} & {0412h}

Motion Passed 193–139 on a roll call

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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands

In the record: Reconsideration per Rep. Dickinson

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓HouseFeb 2, 2006✕SenateMar 16, 2006Governor✕LawMar 16, 2006
HB 1647-FN (2006)Died
relative to lowering the legal drinking age for members of the armed forces.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–2; 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, Feb 15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1678-FN-A (2006)Died
relative to state reimbursement of public safety expenditures made by the town of Plymouth on behalf of Plymouth state university.
Rep. Debra Naro (R - Graf 7) House Finance Education - Finance

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1716-FN (2006)Died
relative to state reimbursement for public safety expenditures made by towns on behalf of public higher education residence halls.
Rep. Debra Naro (R - Graf 7) House Finance Education - Finance

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1724-FN (2006)Became Law
AN ACT relative to compensation and benefits for reserve and national guard members who are state employees and amending certain capital appropriations to the adjutant general.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Finance Senate Finance Military & Veterans' Affairs

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0378h, 16–7.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 6, 2006✓GovernorJun 15, 2006✓Law
HB 1743-FN (2006)Died
relative to reimbursing towns for the operating expenses of certain railroad passenger facilities.
Rep. Carl Robertson (R - Rock 13) House Municipal and County Government

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–2; 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, Feb 15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
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.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 219–111 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 0039h

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3) Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Hughes (R - Rock 24) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 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✓HouseFeb 2, 2006✓SenateApr 6, 2006✓GovernorMay 24, 2006✓LawApr 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.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 59–222 on a division

Spoke against the motionRep. Kevin Camm (R - Rock 8)

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 26, 2005✓HouseFeb 2, 2006SenateMar 16, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 162–160 on a roll call

In the record: OTP/AM Flr AM

Spoke for the motionRep. David Essex (D - Hills 1) Rep. David Babson (R - Carr 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. J Lisbeth Olimpio (R - Carr 5) Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 4)

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

Motion Failed 130–206 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Scott Merrick (D - Coos 2) Rep. David Essex (D - Hills 1) Rep. David Babson (R - Carr 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6) Rep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 5) Rep. Jane Beaulieu (D - Hills 19)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 9, 2005✕HouseFeb 2, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 2, 2006
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.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 169–137 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Anna Tilton (D - Ches 6) Rep. John Pratt (D - Ches 2)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened

In the record: Reconsideration per Rep. Bettencourt

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓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).

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Failed 157–182 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 0175h

Spoke for the motionRep. John Dowd (R - Rock 5) Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. Lee Slocum (R - Hills 6) Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 322–17 on a roll call

Also spoke during this billRep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5) Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✕HouseFeb 2, 2006Governor✕LawFeb 2, 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.

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