The House, Thursday, May 4, 2006

The House took up 39 bills: 8 together on the consent calendar, then 31 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 41
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
5 roll calls, 2 divisions33 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.

Excused for the Day

Show the 27 members excusedRepublican 21Democrat 6

The journal records 27 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. Russell Albert (R - Straf 1) Rep. Robert Chabot (R - Hills 17) Rep. Stephanie Eaton (R - Graf 1) Rep. Bruce Hunter (R - Hills 7) Rep. Roland Lefebvre (D - Hills 24) Rep. Ed Putnam (R - Rock 8) Rep. Clair Snyder (D - Straf 2) Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) Rep. Nelson Allan (R - Hills 26) Rep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6) Rep. Gene Charron (R - Rock 4) Rep. Richard Cooney (R - Rock 4) Rep. Vincent Greco (D - Merr 7) Rep. Deborah Hogancamp (R - Ches 4) Rep. Karen Hutchinson (R - Rock 3) Rep. Robert Introne (R - Rock 5) Rep. Rudolph Kobel (R - Rock 1) Rep. Rudy Lessard (R - Hills 27) Rep. Renney Morneau (R - Coos 4) Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) Rep. James Rausch (R - Rock 5) Rep. Sandra Reeves (R - Hills 8) Rep. Elisabeth Sanders (R - Rock 12) Rep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16) Rep. Robert Wiley (R - Rock 5) Rep. MaryAnn Blanchard (D - Rock 16) Rep. Mark Clark (R - Hills 18)

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.

HA 1 (2006)Died
an ADDRESS for the removal of Kenneth R. McHugh, superior court justice, from office.
Rep. Richard Marple (R - Merr 9) House Joint Committee on Address

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered for Next Calendar

Ought Not to Pass (Reject it)

Motion Passed: Rejected on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✕HouseMay 4, 2006SenateGovernor✕LawMay 4, 2006
HB 1273 (2006)Became Law
relative to the disposition and retention of municipal records, legalizing the September 13, 2005 special meeting of the town of Brookline, legalizing the March 14, 2006 vote by the town of East Kingston to approve a bond financing a new police station, and legalizing the March 2006 Article 2 petitioned warrant article of the town of Sandown.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Municipalities

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. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 22, 2006✓SenateMay 4, 2006✓GovernorMay 12, 2006✓LawMay 12, 2006
HB 1681-FN (2006)Became Law
establishing the unused prescription drug program.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Banks and Insurance Public and Mental Health

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. Peter Batula (R - Hills 19)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 22, 2006✓SenateApr 20, 2006✓GovernorMay 22, 2006✓LawJul 21, 2006
HB 1688 (2006)Became Law
prohibiting the use of gasoline-powered watercraft on Head's Pond in Hooksett.
Rep. Richard Marple (R - Merr 9) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife Environment - Conservation

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. Harry Merrow (R - Carr 5)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 1, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 23, 2006✓LawMay 23, 2006
HB 1727-FN-LOCAL (2006)Became Law
relative to transfer or discharge of patients or residents in licensed facilities.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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. James MacKay (D - Merr 11)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 20, 2006✓GovernorMay 22, 2006✓LawJul 21, 2006
HB 718-FN-A (2006)Became Law
relative to a state active duty death benefit for activated members of the New Hampshire national guard and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Military & Veterans' Affairs

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. Pamela Coughlin (R - Hills 4)

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2005✓HouseJan 4, 2006✓SenateApr 6, 2006✓GovernorMay 22, 2006✓LawMay 22, 2006
SB 131-FN (2006)Died
establishing a school choice certificate program.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–10; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 172–136 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Benjamin Parker (R - Rock 3) Rep. Kevin Camm (R - Rock 8)

Spoke against the motionRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37) Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) Rep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 4)

Also spoke during this billRep. Shawthe record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateJan 18, 2006✕HouseMay 4, 2006Governor✕LawMay 4, 2006
SB 22 (2006)Died
authorizing Holden College to confer degrees and exempting certain teachers from additional certification requirements imposed by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–2; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 156–171 on a division

Spoke against the motionRep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 188–150 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Also spoke during this billRep. Mark Carter (R - Hills 3) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. Bruce Lary (R - Coos 3) Rep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7) Rep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2005✓SenateJan 18, 2006HouseMay 4, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
SB 232-FN-A (2006)Interim Study
making a capital appropriation to the department of health and human services for a dental facility in the town of Tamworth.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

House Public Works and Highways 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, 2006✓SenateMar 22, 2006HouseMay 4, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
SB 238 (2006)Died
relative to assistance to members of the general court provided by the legislative budget assistant.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs Legislature

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 169–132 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateFeb 2, 2006✕HouseMay 4, 2006Governor✕LawMay 4, 2006
SB 262 (2006)Became Law
establishing the position of an administrator of women offenders and family services within the department of corrections and establishing an interagency coordinating council on women offenders.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 16, 2006✓HouseMay 4, 2006✓GovernorJun 9, 2006✓LawJul 1, 2006
SB 306-FN-A (2006)Died
establishing a quality early learning opportunity initiative and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Education Senate Education

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1871h, 16–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 192–143 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kenneth Gould (R - Rock 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Clifford Newton (R - Straf 6) Rep. John Ward (R - Graf 1)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 22, 2006✓HouseMay 4, 2006Governor✕Law
SB 322 (2006)Became Law
establishing the business loan enhancement program and relative to the capital asset backed guarantee program.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Finance Senate Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–6.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 198–132 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Russell Ingram (R - Rock 4) Rep. Robert Wheeler (R - Hills 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Hughes (R - Rock 24) Rep. David Smith (R - Hills 22)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateFeb 9, 2006✓HouseMay 4, 2006✓GovernorMay 22, 2006✓LawMay 22, 2006
SB 339 (2006)Died
changing certain job titles and responsibilities in the department of transportation.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1855h, 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✓SenateMar 22, 2006✓HouseMay 4, 2006Governor✕Law
SB 364-FN-A (2006)Died
relative to funding of the fish and game search and rescue fund and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Finance Senate Finance Fish & Game

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1658h, 16–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

Also spoke during this billRep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1) Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 12)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 22, 2006✓HouseMay 4, 2006Governor✕Law
SB 371-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to the continuation of certain wetlands fees.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) House Ways and Means Senate Environment and Wildlife

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1905h, 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Hellwig (R - Hills 37)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateFeb 2, 2006✓HouseMay 4, 2006✓GovernorJun 15, 2006✓LawJun 15, 2006
SB 380-FN-A (2006)Died
establishing a research and development credit against business taxes.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Ways and Means Senate Finance Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–4; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 192–107 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Benjamin Parker (R - Rock 3) Rep. John Pratt (D - Ches 2) Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 14)

Spoke against the motionRep. Peyton Hinkle (R - Hills 19) Rep. Elenore Casey Crane (R - Hills 21)

Also spoke during this billRep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6) Rep. Richard Marple (R - Merr 24) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateMar 22, 2006✕HouseMay 4, 2006Governor✕LawMay 4, 2006
SB 387 (2006)Became Law
relative to energy efficiency loans and guarantees by the business finance authority.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓SenateFeb 2, 2006✓HouseMay 4, 2006✓GovernorMay 22, 2006✓LawJul 21, 2006
SB 399-FN (2006)Died
relative to the powers of state government in the event of a pandemic.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1904h, 17–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to End of Day, (

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

Also spoke during this billRep. Cindy Rosenwaldthe record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedFeb 2, 2006✓SenateMar 16, 2006✓HouseMay 4, 2006Governor✕Law