The House, Wednesday, April 26, 2006

The House took up 48 bills: 22 together on the consent calendar, then 26 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 15
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
8 roll calls, 2 divisions44 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 19) 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.

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.

HR 24 (2006)Adopted by House
affirming revenue estimates for fiscal years 2006 and 2007.
Rep. Norman Major (R) State Government

public hearing or report

Motion Passed

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

Also spoke during this billRep. Norman Major (R - Rock 14)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedApr 26, 2006✓HouseMay 11, 2006
SB 103-FN-A-LOCAL (2006)Died
establishing a committee to study alternatives for funding the operation and maintenance of state-owned dams and making an appropriation to the state dam maintenance fund.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife Study Committees and Commissions

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1882h, 15–1.

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

Also spoke during this billRep. David Currier (R - Merr 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateMar 16, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006Governor✕Law
SB 190-LOCAL (2006)Became Law
establishing a committee to study affordable housing in New Hampshire.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1710h, 9–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 180–126 on a roll call

Spoke against the motionRep. Clifford Newton (R - Straf 6) Rep. Harry Gale (R - Sull 3) Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateJan 18, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓LawJun 1, 2006
SB 230 (2006)Died
relative to the qualifications and liability of the medical director responsible for utilization review under the managed care law.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Commerce Senate Judiciary

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 224–86 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Stella Scamman (R - Rock 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Lee Quandt

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 22, 2006✕HouseApr 26, 2006Governor✕LawApr 26, 2006
SB 24 (2006)Became Law
relative to disposition upon death of patient accounts in nursing homes.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–2.

Sustain Ruling of Chair: Result

Motion Passed 274–17 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8)

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Peter Espiefs (D - Ches 3) Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8) Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2005✓SenateJan 18, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorMay 25, 2006✓LawMay 25, 2006
SB 250 (2006)Became Law
relative to lead paint poisoning prevention.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment and Wildlife

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–0.

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 on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. David Babson (R - Carr 3) Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 16, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓LawJan 1, 2007
SB 267 (2006)Interim Study
relative to the definition of employee and clarifying the criteria for exempting workers from employee status.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Banks and Insurance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–2.

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, 2006✓SenateMar 22, 2006HouseApr 26, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
SB 287-FN (2006)Became Law
making certain changes to the eminent domain statute and establishing a committee to study eminent domain issues.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Judiciary Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1928h, 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✓SenateFeb 16, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorJun 23, 2006✓LawJan 1, 2007
SB 314-FN-LOCAL (2006)Died
establishing minimum renewable standards for energy portfolios.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Lawrence Ross (R - Hills 3)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 22, 2006✕HouseApr 26, 2006Governor✕LawApr 26, 2006
SB 318-FN (2006)Died
relative to the use of deadly force to protect oneself.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 147–178 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Elbert Bicknell (R - Rock 1) Rep. Richard Kennedy (R - Merr 4) Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 193–134 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 9, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✕GovernorMay 12, 2006✕LawJun 28, 2006
SB 319 (2006)Became Law
establishing a task force to study county government, and relative to prohibiting filing with the registry of deeds a document that includes an individual’s social security number or financial information.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1782h, 13–2; 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

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateFeb 2, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓Law
SB 341 (2006)Became Law
relative to the applicability of OBD II testing requirements.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1872h, 10–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 22, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓LawJun 1, 2006
SB 348 (2006)Became Law
prohibiting the taking of arms and ammunition in a declared state of emergency.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 107–219 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Gene Charron (R - Rock 4)

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 235–91 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Elbert Bicknell (R - Rock 1)

Also spoke during this billRep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateFeb 2, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorMay 15, 2006✓LawJul 14, 2006
SB 351-FN (2006)Died
declaring drowning as cruelty to animals.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment and Wildlife Animals

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 212–113 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Clifford Newton (R - Straf 6) Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Nancy Johnson (D - Straf 3) Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4) Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6) Rep. Richard Kennedy (R - Merr 4) Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateFeb 2, 2006✕HouseApr 26, 2006Governor✕LawApr 26, 2006
SB 354-FN (2006)Died
requiring security officers of the New Hampshire hospital security force to be fully certified as police officers and including such security officers in group II of the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1895h, 16–2.

Pass with AM

Motion Failed

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 167–139 on a division

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 22, 2006HouseApr 26, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
SB 355-FN (2006)Interim Study
relative to unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary

House Children and Family Law recommended Interim Study (IS), 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to first item after lunch break

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

Also spoke during this billRep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 13)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 9, 2006HouseApr 26, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
SB 386 (2006)Became Law
relative to large groundwater withdrawals.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1919h, 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 236–63 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. David Currier (R - Merr 5) Rep. Duncan Chaplin (R - Straf 3) Rep. Lars Christiansen (R - Hills 37)

Spoke against the motionRep. Cooney, Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 21)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 16, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorJun 22, 2006✓LawAug 21, 2006
SB 388 (2006)Became Law
relative to farm composting and pesticides.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment and Wildlife Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1966h, 14–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateFeb 2, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorJun 22, 2006✓LawAug 25, 2006
SB 394 (2006)Became Law
establishing the Trust Modernization and Competitiveness Act.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce Senate Judiciary

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1927h, 20–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 22, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorJun 20, 2006✓LawAug 19, 2006
SB 405 (2006)Became Law
relative to the acceptance of certain tax-sheltered funds by the Manchester employees' contributory retirement system.
Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 2006✓SenateMar 16, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓LawJun 1, 2006