The House, Tuesday, March 21, 2006

The House took up 41 bills: 7 together on the consent calendar, then 34 one by one, listed below by bill.

Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
15 roll calls, 2 divisions27 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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 31 members excusedRepublican 23Democrat 7

The journal records 31 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. Donald Carlson (R - Hills 3) Rep. Robert Chabot (R - Hills 17) Rep. Jane Clemons (D - Hills 24) Rep. John Gibson (R - Hills 19) Rep. Bruce Hunter (R - Hills 7) Rep. Rudolph Kobel (R - Rock 1) Rep. Roland Lefebvre (D - Hills 24) Rep. Margie Maybeck (R - Graf 8) Rep. Irene Messier (R - Hills 17) Rep. Ed Putnam (R - Rock 8) Rep. Clair Snyder (D - Straf 2) Rep. James Aguiar (D - Graf 7) Rep. Christopher Ahlgren (R - Carr 6) Rep. Russell Bridle (R - Rock 15) Rep. James Danforth (R - Merr 25) Rep. Judson Dexter (R - Ches 6) Rep. Richard Ken Donahue (R - Rock 7) Rep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 5) Rep. Carlos E. Gonzalez (R - Hills 48) Rep. Jane Langley (R - Rock 18) Rep. Benjamin Moore (R - Rock 14) Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 26) Rep. Dennis Reed (R - Merr 2) Rep. Stella Scamman (R - Rock 13) Rep. Katherine Taylor (D - Straf 4) Rep. James Twombly (R - Straf 1) Rep. Robert Wiley (R - Rock 5) Rep. MaryAnn Blanchard (D - Rock 16) Rep. Debra Naro (R - Graf 7) Rep. Shaw

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 34 (2006)Died
relating to the definition of marriage. Providing that marriage between one man and one woman shall be the only legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state.
Rep. Michael Balboni (R - Hills 21) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 55–277 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 207–125 on a roll call

In the record: Maj Rprt: ITL

Spoke for the motionRep. Vivian Desmarais (R - Hills 14) Rep. Richard Kennedy (R - Merr 4) Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Michael Balboni (R - Hills 21) Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3) Rep. David Smith (R - Hills 22) Rep. Mark Clark (R - Hills 18) Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 21, 2006SenateVoters
HB 1177 (2006)Died
prohibiting smoking in restaurants, cocktail lounges, and certain enclosed public places.
Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15) House Commerce Senate Finance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1172h, 14–3.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 177–164 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Majority Committee Amendment 1172h

Spoke for the motionRep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) Rep. Jacalyn Cilley (D - Straf 4) Rep. Rip Holden (R - Hills 7)

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

Motion Failed 61–282 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1242h

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

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 125–220 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

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

Motion Failed 36–310 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1432h

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14)

Spoke against the motionRep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 189–156 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass /Maj AM {1172H}

Spoke for the motionRep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16) Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) Rep. David Buhlman (R - Hills 27) Rep. Robert Mead (R - Hills 4)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 21, 2006✕SenateApr 6, 2006Governor✕LawApr 6, 2006
HB 1258-FN-A (2006)Interim Study
establishing a sunset review process for executive agency and judicial programs and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–0.

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 21, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1304-FN (2006)Interim Study
relative to the scope of registration of lobbyists and statements of lobbying activities.
Rep. Peter Sullivan (D - Hills 10) House Election Law

House Election Law recommended Interim Study (IS), 15–1.

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 21, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1314 (2006)Died
relative to an adult roles and responsibilities curriculum.
Rep. Barbara French (D - Merr 5) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–7; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 216–121 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 21, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2006
HB 1354 (2006)Died
relative to physical force in defense of a person.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 290–36 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Elbert Bicknell (R - Rock 1) Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1) Rep. Stanley Stevens (R - Carr 4)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 194–138 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Stanley Stevens (R - Carr 4)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseSenateGovernor✕Law
HB 1366 (2006)Died
relative to a planning board's authority to require public access to open space as a condition of subdivision approval.
Rep. W.P. Campbell (Straf 3) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

In the record: Maj Rprt: OTP

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 21, 2006✕SenateMay 4, 2006Governor✕LawMay 4, 2006
HB 1523 (2006)Died
relative to certain rulemaking authority of the commissioner of environmental services.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Executive Departments and Administration Environment - Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–7; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Sandra Keans (D - Straf 23) Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 21, 2006SenateMay 4, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1558 (2006)Died
relative to regulation of smoking by cities and towns.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) House Municipal and County Government

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0768h, 12–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Failed 100–177 on a roll call

Spoke against the motionRep. David Buhlman (R - Hills 27) Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 21, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2006
HB 1567 (2006)Became Law
relative to removing names from the checklist.
Rep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 15) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1085h, 11–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 195–142 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) Rep. Claudia Chase (D - Hills 2)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 21, 2006✓SenateApr 20, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓LawJul 31, 2006
HB 1616-FN (2006)Interim Study
establishing a performance measurement system for state agencies.
Rep. Edward Moran (R - Hills 18) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 121–200 on a division

Spoke against the motionRep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 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, 2006HouseMar 21, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1649-FN (2006)Died
including "unborn child" in the definition of "another" for the purpose of first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 212–129 on a roll call

In the record: Maj Rprt: ITL

Spoke for the motionRep. Pantalakos

Spoke against the motionRep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) Rep. Barbara Hagan (R - Hills 17)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 21, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2006
HB 1673-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to the reduction of mercury emissions.
Rep. Lawrence Ross (R - Hills 3) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0936h, 13–2; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

March 22

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 22, 2006✓SenateApr 20, 2006✓GovernorMay 9, 2006✓LawAug 7, 2006
HB 1682 (2006)Died
relative to parental notification of a parent or legal guardian of a child who has been provided with emergency contraception by a pharmacist.
Rep. Michael Balboni (R - Hills 21) House Judiciary

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 189–118 on a roll call

In the record: Maj: ITL

Spoke for the motionRep. Charlotte Houde-Quimby (D - Sull 1) Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) Rep. Mark Clark (R - Hills 18) Rep. Elliott

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 21, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2006
HB 1687 (2006)Became Law
extending certain studies and adding a certain duty relative to pharmacy reimbursement.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) House Legislative Administration Senate Health and Human Services

House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1007h, 11–0.

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 5, 2006✓LawJun 5, 2006
HB 1697-FN (2006)Became Law
AN ACT relative to certain state salaries; establishing the position of director of homeland security and emergency management in the department of safety; authorizing the commissioner of safety to reorganize certain divisions, responsibilities, and activities of the department; relative to appeals of reclassification of positions; relative to a study of the unclassified salary schedule; and relative to the registration of apprentices by the board of barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13) House Finance Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0852h, 17–0.

March 22

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 22, 2006✓SenateMay 3, 2006✓GovernorJun 15, 2006✓Law
HB 1719-FN (2006)Died
defining human life as beginning at the moment of fertilization.
Rep. Barbara Hagan (R - Hills 17) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 206–80 on a roll call

In the record: Maj: ITL

Spoke for the motionRep. Bette Lasky (D - Hills 26)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 21, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2006
HB 1744-FN-A (2006)Became Law
authorizing the pari-mutuel commission to regulate games of chance conducted by charitable organizations and relative to tournaments conducted by charitable organizations where chips have no monetary face value.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1177h, 17–1.

Flr AM

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. James Fitzgerald (R - Belk 4) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 21, 2006✓SenateApr 20, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓LawJul 19, 2006
HB 1760 (2006)Died
allowing municipalities to adopt a property tax exemption for property using, manufacturing, or supplying bio-heat systems.
Rep. David Essex (D - Hills 1) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–3; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

In the record: Maj: ITL

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMar 21, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2006
HJR 20 (2006)Died
supporting stem cell research.
Rep. Lee Hammond (D) 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 (OTP), 11–3; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Failed 111–216 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Minority Committee Amendment 0910h

Spoke for the motionRep. April Mason (R - Rock 13) Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43)

Spoke against the motionRep. Donald Buxton (R - Rock 10) Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 21, 2006SenateApr 20, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006