The House, Tuesday, March 6, 2007

The House took up 113 bills: 87 together on the consent calendar, then 26 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 20
Assembled
1:00 PM
Votes Taken
3 roll calls, 4 divisions107 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 1:00 PM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Barbara Shaw (D - Hills 16) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 26), Speaker of the House.

Excused for the Day

Show the 35 members excusedRepublican 19Democrat 16

The journal records 35 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. Suzanne Beauchesne (D - Merr 8) Rep. Ronald Belanger (R - Rock 8) Rep. George Brown (D - Straf 1) Rep. Peter Cote (D - Hills 25) Rep. Robert Forsing (R - Rock 2) Rep. Roland Hofemann (D - Straf 6) Rep. Stephen Johnson (D - Hills 13) Rep. Jane Kelley (D - Rock 15) Rep. Suzanne Laliberte (D - Graf 10) Rep. Thomas Loll (D - Ches 6) Rep. Benjamin Moore (R - Rock 14) Rep. James Oliver (R - Merr 9) Rep. Anne Priestley (R - Rock 8) Rep. Ruth Bleyler (D - Graf 9) Rep. Donald Buxton (R - Rock 10) Rep. Charles Clark (R - Belk 5) Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) Rep. Donald Flanders (R - Belk 3) Rep. Richard Fletcher (R - Hills 7) Rep. Vincent Greco (D - Merr 7) Rep. Ryan Hansen (R - Hills 6) Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) Rep. Bruce Heald (R - Belk 3) Rep. Pamela Hubbard (D - Straf 12) Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16) Rep. Sally Kelly (D - Merr 20) Rep. Carolyn Lisle (D - Hills 26) Rep. Karen McRae (R - Hills 7) Rep. Stephen Pelkey (R - Ches 7) Rep. Sandra Reeves (R - Hills 8) Rep. Eric Rochette (D - Hills 20) Rep. Nancy Warren (D - Straf 1) Rep. Rick Wickson (R - Rock 5) Rep. Karen Hutchinson (R - Rock 3) Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16)

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 11 (2007)Died
relating to: the term of office for governor. Providing that: beginning with the 2010 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.
Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 24) House Executive Departments and Administration Constitutional Amendments

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 91–258 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table (Rep Velez)

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 185–166 on a division

In the record: Special Order to March 21

Spoke for the motionRep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33)

Spoke against the motionRep. Hector Velez (D - Hills 12)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseMar 21, 2007SenateVoters
HB 155 (2007)Became Law
relative to membership of the state building code review board.
Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Zoning and Planning

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass Amended

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorMay 2, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 221 (2007)Became Law
removing the requirement that the department of transportation report certain information relative to highway activity to the department of administrative services.
Rep. Kevin Waterhouse (R - Rock 4) House Transportation Senate Finance Transportation and Highways

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawAug 17, 2007
HB 222 (2007)Died
relative to residency requirements for members appointed to historic district or heritage commissions.
Rep. Leigh Webb (D - Merr 2) House Municipal and County Government Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4; 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, 2007✕HouseMar 6, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 2007
HB 239-FN-A (2007)Died
appropriating funds to the barn preservation fund matching grants program.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP); a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 219–131 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Jane Beaulieu (D - Hills 19) Rep. David Essex (D - Hills 1)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007SenateMay 24, 2007Governor✕LawSep 5, 2007
HB 310 (2008)Became Law
allowing municipalities to regulate small wind energy systems.
Rep. William Chase (D - Ches 1) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0268h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0268h(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 23, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
HB 456 (2008)Died
limiting liability for town health officers and overseers of public welfare when acting in the course of their official duties.
Rep. Mary Gorman (D - Hills 23) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass Amended

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007SenateJan 2, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 472-FN (2007)Became Law
increasing fees for hazardous waste management and contaminated site cleanup and changing reporting requirements.
Rep. James Powers (D - Rock 16) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0341h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 232–111 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0341h(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 17, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 528-FN (2007)Died
expanding the enhanced 911 system surcharge to providers of devices and services capable of accessing enhanced 911 service in New Hampshire.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseMar 6, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 2007
HB 628-FN-A (2008)Died
establishing the New Hampshire Rx advantage program and continually appropriating a special fund.
Rep. John DeJoie (D - Merr 11) 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), 18–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 257–95 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass Amended

Spoke for the motionRep. Cindy Rosenwald Rep. John DeJoie (D - Merr 11)

Spoke against the motionRep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseJan 2, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawJan 2, 2008
HB 663-FN-A (2007)Became Law
relative to the protected shoreland permitting process and establishing and funding positions within the department of environmental services.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0380h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0380h(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 29, 2007✓Law
HB 669-FN-A-LOCAL (2007)Died
relative to kindergarten aid and kindergarten construction aid.
Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 19) House Education Education - General

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass Amended

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✕HouseApr 11, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawApr 11, 2007
HB 693-FN-A-LOCAL (2007)Died
establishing a school choice certificate program.
Rep. Howie Lund (R - Rock 5) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL); a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 238–109 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) Rep. Claire Clarke (D - Merr 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Howie Lund (R - Rock 5) Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) Rep. Jason Bedrick (R - Rock 4)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✕HouseMar 6, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 2007
HB 721 (2007)Became Law
relative to the appropriation to the department of health and human services for rates paid for nursing services, and relative to reimbursement for home and community-based care providers.
Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Finance

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 15, 2007✓LawJun 15, 2007
HB 77 (2007)Died
prohibiting cancellation of property and liability insurance on the basis of certain political activities.
Rep. Claudia Chase (D - Hills 2) House Commerce

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseMar 6, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 2007
HB 829 (2007)Died
establishing authority for a state property tax bank administered by the housing finance authority and requiring the housing finance authority board to develop a proposal and report to the general court.
Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 5) House Municipal and County Government Housing

Vacate the Referral (Move the bill to another committee)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Rep. Almy: Vacate Referral to Ways & Means

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✕HouseMar 27, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 27, 2007
HB 861-FN (2008)Died
allowing certain active duty members of the United States armed forces and their dependents to attend public postsecondary institutions at the in-state resident tuition rate.
Rep. Eleanor Glynn Kjellman (D - Merr 5) House Education Education - Finance

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 7–4.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass Amended

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✕HouseJan 2, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawJan 2, 2008
HB 874-FN-A (2007)Died
establishing a New Hampshire health access corporation, continually appropriating a special fund, and allowing the healthy kids corporation to cover certain adults.
Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4) House Commerce

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✕HouseMar 6, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 2007
HB 90 (2007)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of imposing a luxury sales tax and an amusements tax.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) House Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseMar 6, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 6, 2007