The House, Wednesday, February 15, 2006

The House took up 187 bills: 115 together on the consent calendar, then 72 one by one, listed below by bill.

Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
16 roll calls, 6 divisions169 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.

Excused for the Day

Show the 28 members excusedRepublican 20Democrat 8

The journal records 28 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. Robert Barker (R - Graf 6) Rep. J. Gail Barry (R - Hills 16) Rep. Donald Carlson (R - Hills 3) Rep. Harry Gale (R - Sull 3) Rep. Thomas Gillick (R - Rock 15) Rep. Rudy Lessard (R - Hills 27) Rep. Margie Maybeck (R - Graf 8) Rep. Ed Putnam (R - Rock 8) Rep. Herbert Whiting (R - Merr 2) Rep. William Zolla (R - Rock 5) Rep. Charles Clark (R - Belk 5) Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 11) Rep. Jeffrey Hollinger (R - Straf 5) Rep. Robert Introne (R - Rock 5) Rep. Anne-Marie Irwin (D - Hills 3) Rep. Paula Johnson (D - Hills 26) Rep. John Manning (R - Rock 8) Rep. Charles McMahon (R - Rock 4) Rep. Debra Naro (R - Graf 7) Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 4) Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) Rep. Joan Schulze (D - Hills 26) Rep. James Twombly (R - Straf 1) Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 12) Rep. MaryAnn Blanchard (D - Rock 16) Rep. Mark Clark (R - Hills 18) Rep. Christopher Coates (D - Ches 3) Rep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6)

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 31 (2006)Died
relating to the attorney general. Providing that the attorney general be elected for the same term as the governor.
Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Constitutional Amendments

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 217–91 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateVoters
CACR 32 (2006)Interim Study
relating to eminent domain. Providing that property can only be taken for public benefit other than increased tax revenues.
Rep. Harriet Cady (R - Rock 1) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 15–6.

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 4, 2006HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateVoters
CACR 38 (2006)Died
relating to funding for education. Providing that revenue from lotteries and games of chance may only be used for educational purposes.
Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) House Ways and Means Constitutional Amendments

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateVoters
CACR 40 (2006)Interim Study
relating to taking of property. Providing that property may not be taken for a public purpose, but only for a public use.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 13–7.

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 4, 2006HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateVoters
HB 1102 (2006)Died
allowing municipalities to adopt a property tax credit for homeowners supporting a disabled adult child in the home.
Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 27) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 203–120 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1108 (2006)Became Law
relative to the transfer of funds among PAUs within a department and relative to the temporary provision of assistance to persons eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare services and extending the appropriation therefor.
Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) House Finance Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 6, 2006✓GovernorMay 9, 2006✓LawMay 9, 2006
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).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 6, 2006✓GovernorApr 27, 2006✓LawJun 26, 2006
HB 1160 (2006)Died
establishing a committee to study the effects of willful, habitual misconduct by individuals on their subsequent well-being which may impose a burden on public funds.
Rep. Ralph Rosen (R - Belk 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1162 (2006)Died
relative to village districts.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0774h, 13–4.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✕SenateApr 13, 2006Governor✕LawApr 13, 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.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓Law
HB 1240-FN (2006)Interim Study
establishing the position of state ethics officer.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0795h, 15–2; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 172–150 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Majority Committee Amendment 0795h

Spoke against the motionRep. Judson Dexter (R - Ches 6)

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

Motion Failed 141–181 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37) Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Michael Whalley (R - Belk 5) Rep. Elenore Casey Crane (R - Hills 21) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8) Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 170–152 on a division

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

Spoke for the motionRep. Judson Dexter (R - Ches 6)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1241-FN-LOCAL (2006)Became Law
extending the kindergarten construction aid program.
Rep. Peter Allen (D - Ches 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0719h, 10–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 231–99 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Deanna Rush (D - Merr 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Barbara Hagan (R - Hills 17)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 22, 2006✓SenateMay 3, 2006✓GovernorMay 31, 2006✓LawJul 1, 2006
HB 1269 (2006)Died
relative to the taking of red deer or elk.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Fish and Game Senate Environment and Wildlife Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0566h, 9–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Beginning of Reg Cal. Without Objection Feb 22

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 22, 2006SenateApr 13, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
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).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1321 (2006)Died
relative to qualifications for police chiefs in towns with populations of more than 3,000.
Rep. Peter Solomon (D - Graf 10) House Municipal and County Government

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Paul Hopfgarten (R - Rock 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Peter Solomon (D - Graf 10)

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 190–89 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1409-FN (2006)Died
relative to organ and tissue donation.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Motor Vehicles

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0461h, 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateApr 6, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1414-FN (2006)Died
relative to the protection of personal information by mandatory notice of security breach.
Rep. Roy Maxfield (R - Merr 6) House Commerce

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1422-FN (2006)Died
relative to the death penalty.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 200–137 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Elbert Bicknell (R - Rock 1) Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14) Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1437 (2006)Died
establishing a committee to study the effects of current state and federal laws on illegal drugs and the possession and use of such drugs.
Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 5) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✕SenateMay 4, 2006Governor✕LawMay 4, 2006
HB 1470 (2006)Became Law
relative to overweight vehicle permit fees.
Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 18) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0790h, 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 21, 2006✓SenateMay 4, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓LawJul 1, 2006
HB 1497-LOCAL (2006)Became Law
relative to certification by a superintendent regarding statistical reports.
Rep. W Packy Campbell (R - Straf 3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0505h, 13–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 6, 2006✓GovernorApr 24, 2006✓LawApr 24, 2006
HB 1557 (2006)Died
establishing guidelines for leaving children home alone and establishing babysitter age guidelines.
Rep. Lars Christiansen (R - Hills 27) House Children and Family Law Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1563 (2006)Died
establishing a committee to study immigration.
Rep. Ralph Rosen (R - Belk 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0634h, 8–6; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✕SenateApr 13, 2006Governor✕LawApr 13, 2006
HB 1578 (2006)Died
to provide enhanced awareness of and education on methamphetamine to the citizens of New Hampshire.
Rep. Joy Tilton (D - Merr 6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Education

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0620h, 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateApr 20, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1593-FN-LOCAL (2006)Became Law
relative to the construction of high school athletic fields in the town of Bedford.
Rep. Michael Scanlon (R - Hills 18) Senate Education Education - General

The committee recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0667h, 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 221–66 on a division

✓Introduced✓HouseMar 21, 2006✓SenateMay 3, 2006✓GovernorMay 19, 2006✓LawMay 19, 2006
HB 1601-FN-LOCAL (2006)Interim Study
relative to the funding of catastrophic special education aid and making an appropriation to the department of education to support the Laurent Clerc Academy.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0789h, 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006HouseMar 21, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1611-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to reimbursement for personal care services.
Rep. Moe Villeneuve (R - Hills 18) 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) with amendment 0580h, 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 21, 2006✓SenateMay 3, 2006✓GovernorMay 19, 2006✓LawJul 18, 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).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1677-FN (2006)Died
relative to the annulment of the arrest record of a person found not guilty by a jury.
Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 3) House Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓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.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1695 (2006)Died
defining an adequate education and relative to calculating the cost of an adequate education and adequate education grants.
Rep. Michael Asselin (R - Rock 7) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1702-FN-A (2006)Died
establishing a New Hampshire health access corporation, continually appropriating a special fund, and allowing the healthy kids corporation to cover adults.
Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4) House Commerce

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke against the motionRep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1703-FN (2006)Died
requiring certain employers to report on the percentage of payroll which is being spent on health insurance premiums for employees.
Rep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 13) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0611h, 7–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1704-FN-A (2006)Died
establishing a health care fund, continually appropriating a special fund, and requiring certain employers to report certain information to the department of health and human services.
Rep. Marcia Moody (D - Rock 12) House Commerce

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 212–128 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Charles Clark (R - Belk 5) Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. Marcia Moody (D - Rock 17) Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 29) Rep. Bonnie Mitchell (D - Ches 7)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1705-FN (2006)Died
relative to limited driving privileges for certain persons whose licenses have been revoked or suspended.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1713-FN (2006)Died
restricting the over-the-counter sale of pseudeophedrine base and ephedrine base drugs and establishing commission to study the feasibility of an electronic tracking system for sales of pseudeophedrine base and ephedrine base drugs.
Rep. Deborah Hogancamp (R - Ches 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0619h, 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateApr 20, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 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.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓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.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 6, 2006✓GovernorJun 15, 2006✓Law
HB 1734-FN-A-LOCAL (2006)Died
establishing a homestead exemption for seniors against the statewide enhanced education tax and a tax cap credit for seniors against local and state property taxes.
Rep. Peter Espiefs (D - Ches 3) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 182–144 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 1737-FN-A (2006)Died
establishing a beverage fee to be paid by beverage manufacturers and distributors.
Rep. Richard Cooney (R - Rock 4) House Resources, Recreation and Development Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Failed 119–207 on a roll call

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseFeb 15, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2006
HB 254-FN (2006)Became Law
establishing lifetime licenses for bow and arrow, muzzle loading firearm, and crossbow and bolt licenses.
Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 9) House Fish and Game Senate Environment and Wildlife Fish & Game

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0632h, 14–7.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 6, 2006✓GovernorApr 24, 2006✓LawJan 1, 2007
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).

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

Motion Failed 4–327 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Majority Committee Amendment 0124h

Spoke against the motionRep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6) Rep. Elliott, Rep. Row, Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)

et al)

Motion Passed 247–92 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19)

Spoke against the motionRep. Elliott

et al)

Motion Passed 286–57 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14)

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

Motion Failed 85–260 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Michael Balboni (R - Hills 21).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 0355h

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael Balboni (R - Hills 21)

Spoke against the motionRep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6)

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 231–118 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5) Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6) Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) Rep. Keith Hirschmann (R - Hills 17) Rep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 5) Rep. Barbara Hagan (R - Hills 17) Rep. Elliott

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 20, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓LawJan 1, 2007