The House, Tuesday, March 7, 2006

The House took up 239 bills: 181 together on the consent calendar, then 58 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
13 roll calls, 6 divisions224 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.

CACR 33 (2006)Died
relating to the number of members of the senate and senatorial districts. Providing that the senate shall consist of 30 members with 3 elected at large from each district and that senate districts shall conform to county boundaries.
Rep. Bernard Buzzell (D - Coos 4) House Legislative Administration Constitutional Amendments

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–0.

March 8

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 8, 2006SenateVoters
CACR 36 (2006)Died
relating to the rulemaking authority of the supreme court. Providing that the supreme court may adopt rules, that the general court may regulate these matters by statute, and that in the event of a conflict between a statute and a rule, the statute, if otherwise valid, shall prevail over the rule.
Rep. James Wheeler (R - Hills 6) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–4.

March 8

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 8, 2006SenateVoters
HB 1193-FN (2006)Died
directing the secretary of state to remove certain language from the text of Part II, Article 73-a of the New Hampshire constitution.
Rep. Richard Marple (R - Merr 9) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–4.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 234–66 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 7, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2006
HB 1194 (2006)Became Law
relative to job protection for firefighters, rescue workers, and emergency medical personnel, and relative to health insurance claim review.
Rep. Robert Wiley (R - Rock 5) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Banks and Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1218h, 15–0.

March 8

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 8, 2006✓SenateMay 3, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓Law
HB 1229-FN (2006)Died
prohibiting the use of false documentation for employment, government services, or permits.
Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 27) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 74–240 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 164–151 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006HouseMar 7, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1265 (2006)Became Law
extending the final report date of the commission to study the relationship between public health and the environment.
Rep. Barbara French (D - Merr 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment and Wildlife Study Committees and Commissions

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0330h, 8–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateApr 20, 2006✓GovernorMay 31, 2006✓LawMay 31, 2006
HB 1333 (2006)Died
relative to solid waste reduction goals.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment and Wildlife Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1232h, 11–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 215–89 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✕SenateMay 4, 2006Governor✕LawMay 4, 2006
HB 1335 (2006)Became Law
relative to the authority of law enforcement officers during a state of emergency.
Rep. Elbert Bicknell (R - Rock 1) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0880h, 19–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 264–46 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateApr 20, 2006✓GovernorJun 15, 2006✓LawAug 14, 2006
HB 1343 (2006)Became Law
AN ACT relative to the duties of the council on resources and development, and making bonded appropriations to the department of environmental services and the New Hampshire veterans’ home.
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) with amendment 1173h, 12–0.

March 8

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 8, 2006✓SenateMay 3, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓LawJul 1, 2006
HB 1373 (2006)Became Law
establishing a commission to study ways to encourage the proper recycling and disposal of grease trap wastes and to determine ways to develop additional disposal capacity.
Rep. Donald Philbrick (R - Carr 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment and Wildlife Study Committees and Commissions

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1158h, 13–1.

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✓SenateMay 4, 2006✓GovernorJun 9, 2006✓LawJun 9, 2006
HB 1433 (2006)Became Law
establishing a moratorium on the incineration of construction and demolition waste.
Rep. Richard Kennedy (R - Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy and Economic Development Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1079h, 14–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 209–79 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 26, 2006✓LawJun 30, 2006
HB 1525 (2006)Died
relative to the safety of school bus stops.
Rep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 4) House Education Education - General

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 7, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2006
HB 1551 (2006)Interim Study
establishing a committee to study incentives for reducing consumer solid waste for disposal in landfills and incinerators.
Rep. Frank Tupper (D - Merr 6) House Environment and Agriculture Study Committees and Commissions

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–4.

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, 2006HouseMar 7, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1594-FN (2006)Died
relative to eligibility of an owner of a dog or cat to participate in the animal population control program.
Rep. Roger Wells (R - Rock 8) House Environment and Agriculture Animals

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1107h, 14–3.

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

Motion Failed 141–144 on a division

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 7, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2006
HB 1603-FN (2006)Died
relative to administration and enforcement by the division of forests and lands over forest resources and timber harvesting.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1108h, 14–3.

March 8

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 8, 2006✓SenateMay 3, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1666-FN-A (2006)Died
authorizing a memorandum of understanding between state and local law enforcement and the United States Department of Homeland Security regarding immigration enforcement and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 27) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–2; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

March 8

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 8, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawMar 8, 2006
HB 1711-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to the regulation of fuel gas fitters.
Rep. Bonnie Mitchell (D - 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) with amendment 1206h, 10–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

March 9

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 9, 2006✓SenateApr 20, 2006✓GovernorMay 31, 2006✓LawJan 1, 2007
HB 1714-FN (2006)Interim Study
relative to an electronic controlled drug prescription monitoring program.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1129h, 11–7; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 139–134 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 150–120 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Guida.

In the record: Reconsideration

March 8

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006HouseMar 8, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1741-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to reporting requirements concerning infections in hospitals.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) 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 1043h, 13–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 226–65 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateMay 3, 2006✓GovernorJun 15, 2006✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 1761 (2006)Became Law
AN ACT relative to hold over tenants in vacation or recreational rental units and relative to lobbyist reporting requirements.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1) Senate Judiciary Housing

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0877h, 19–1.

March 8

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 8, 2006✓SenateMay 4, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓Law
HCR 25 (2006)Died
urging the United States to withdraw funding for the United Nations if the United Nations adopts a resolution in violation of the United States Constitution.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Energy and Economic Development State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 184–134 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006SenateMay 4, 2006