The House, Wednesday, March 28, 2007

The House took up 25 bills: 1 together on the consent calendar, then 24 one by one, listed below by bill.

Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
10 roll calls, 5 divisions19 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 26), Speaker of the House, and Rep. Linda Foster (D - Hills 4), 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 1 (2007)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. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 3) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 197–155 on a roll call

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep Serlin)

Spoke for the motionRep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 233–124 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Bette Lasky (D - Hills 26) Rep. Claudia Chase (D - Hills 2) Rep. Carole Estes (D - Graf 7) Rep. Maureen Baxley (D - Belk 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 8) Rep. David Smith (R - Hills 22) Rep. Laurie Boyce (R - Belk 5) Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4)

Also spoke during this billRep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 4) Rep. Bette Lasky (D - Hills 26)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseMar 28, 2007SenateVoters
CACR 15 (2007)Died
relating to citizen review retention elections for judges. Providing that a judge shall be subject to a citizen review retention election at the biennial election next occurring after he or she has served for 2 years and subsequently at regular intervals which depend on the court in which the judge serves.
Rep. Elenore Casey Crane (R - Hills 21) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 244–89 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Peter Espiefs (D - Ches 3) Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. Elenore Casey Crane (R - Hills 21) Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✕HouseMar 28, 2007SenateVoters
HB 210 (2007)Died
establishing a committee to study the effects of rescinding the charter of the New Hampshire Bar Association, and relative to the regulation of attorneys by the supreme court.
Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3) House Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseMar 28, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 28, 2007
HB 235 (2008)Died
relative to the recognition of out-of-state marriages.
Rep. Marlene DeChane (D - Straf 3) House Judiciary Domestic Relations

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Previous Question (End debate and vote now)

Motion Passed: Debate Ended 179–131 on a division

In the record: Move the Previous Question (Rep DeChane)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0969h

Motion Failed 169–171 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. Marilinda Garcia (R - Rock 8) Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 149–193 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep Hunt)

Spoke for the motionRep. David Hess (R - Merr 24)

Spoke against the motionRep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7)

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommit (Rep DeChane)

Also spoke during this billRep. Bette Lasky (D - Hills 26) Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseJan 2, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawJan 2, 2008
HB 273-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to special needs trusts.
Rep. Ruth Bleyler (D - Graf 9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0440h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 28, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawNov 1, 2007
HB 401-FN (2007)Died
relative to the removal of certain property tax abatement petitions filed with the superior court.
Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 4) House Judiciary Taxes - Local

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseMar 28, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 28, 2007
HB 430 (2007)Died
establishing a committee to study a constitutional amendment to guarantee a right to personal privacy.
Rep. Jim Ryan (D - Merr 2) House Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseMar 28, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 28, 2007
HB 558 (2007)Died
repealing the education trust fund.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Finance Senate Education Taxes - State

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 23–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0853h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0853h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 28, 2007✕SenateJun 6, 2007Governor✕LawJun 6, 2007
HB 563 (2008)Became Law
relative to obtaining certificates of stillbirth for stillborn children.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–1.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommit (Rep Rosenwald)

Spoke for the motionRep. Cindy Rosenwald

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawAug 23, 2008
HB 565-FN (2007)Died
prohibiting the use of leghold traps and conibear traps.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Fish and Game Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–2; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 241–118 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. John Henson (D - Rock 13) Rep. Margaret Porter (D - Merr 8) Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 21)

Spoke against the motionRep. Carla Skinder (D - Sull 1) Rep. Linda McCarthy (D - Rock 5) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 6)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep L'Heureux)

Also spoke during this billRep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 21)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseMar 28, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 28, 2007
HB 71 (2007)Became Law
prohibiting the sale, rent, lease, transfer, or distribution of records, information, or lists of licensed dog owners in New Hampshire to another person by the town clerk’s office.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Judiciary Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Animals

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0573h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 263–68 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0573h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 28, 2007✓SenateMay 10, 2007✓GovernorJun 11, 2007✓LawAug 10, 2007
HB 774-FN (2007)Died
relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Rep. Timothy Robertson (D - Ches 3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 186–177 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Joseph Miller (D - Straf 7) Rep. William Butynski (D - Ches 1) Rep. Robert Bridgham (D - Carr 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Timothy Robertson (D - Ches 6) Rep. Evalyn Merrick (D - Coos 2) Rep. William Chase (D - Ches 1) Rep. Frank Tupper (D - Merr 6)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 167–190 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep MacKay)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✕HouseMar 28, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 28, 2007
HB 812 (2007)Became Law
relative to certain exceptions to limits on land application of septage and sludge.
Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0514h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Jane Beaulieu (D - Hills 19) Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 28, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 826-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to coverage of services and items under the medical assistance program.
Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0833h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0833h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 28, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawSep 1, 2007
HB 83 (2007)Became Law
relative to the deliberations of the board of tax and land appeals under the right-to-know law.
Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 5) House Judiciary Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0987h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10) Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓LawJul 18, 2007
HB 836 (2007)Died
prohibiting wastewater treatment plants from excluding towns for septage treatment and disposal services.
Rep. Jane Beaulieu (D - Hills 17) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 295–55 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Leigh Webb (D - Merr 3) Rep. David Essex (D - Hills 1) Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Jane Beaulieu (D - Hills 19) Rep. James Powers (D - Rock 16)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✕HouseMar 28, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 28, 2007
HB 864-FN (2007)Died
requiring licensing of outpatient abortion facilities.
Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Jennifer Daler (D - Hills 4) Rep. Cindy Rosenwald

Spoke against the motionRep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 4)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✕HouseMar 28, 2007SenateGovernor✕LawMar 28, 2007
HR 10 (2007)Adopted by House
opposing President George W. Bush's Iraq policy and urging the President and Congress to take actions relative to veterans' benefits and the war in Iraq.
Rep. James Splaine (D) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 193–151 on a roll call

In the record: Special Order to Hear Next (Rep Baldasaro)

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 0850h

Motion Failed 151–212 on a roll call

In the record: Majority Committee Amendment #0850h (New Title)

Spoke for the motionRep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3) Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) Rep. David Smith (R - Hills 22) Rep. Pamela Coughlin (R - Hills 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Eleanor Glynn Kjellman (D - Merr 5) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16) Rep. Robert Perry (D - Straf 3) Rep. Rachel Burke (D - Straf 2) Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4) Rep. Andrew Edwards (D - Hills 26) Rep. Jeffrey Fontas (D - Hills 24) Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 152–211 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table (Rep Coughlin)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 214–151 on a roll call

In the record: Minority Committee Report, Ought to Pass

Spoke for the motionRep. Larry Brown (D - Straf 1) Rep. Scott Merrick (D - Coos 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Pamela Coughlin (R - Hills 4) Rep. Timothy Butterworth (D - Ches 4) Rep. William Tobin (R - Belk 2) Rep. Michael Whalley (R - Belk 5)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Kjellman)

Also spoke during this billRep. Eleanor Glynn Kjellman (D - Merr 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedMar 7, 2007✓HouseMar 28, 2007
HR 11 (2007)Adopted by House
memoralizing state Representative James H. Oliver of Hooksett.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedMar 28, 2007✓HouseMar 28, 2007