The House, Wednesday, June 13, 2007

The House took up 50 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 50
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
2 roll calls, 2 divisions48 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Donald Brueggemann (D - Merr 12) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

HB 1-A (2007)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2049s

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Senate AM #2049s, Request Comm of Conf, Rep M. Smith

Spoke for the motionRep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7)

✓IntroducedMar 6, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 29, 2007✓Law
HB 134 (2007)Became Law
relative to electronic prescribing for prescription drugs.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Senate AM, Request Comm of Conf, Rep Rosenwald

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawSep 14, 2007
HB 140 (2007)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire commission on deafness and hearing loss.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1977s, 2098s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1977s & #2098s, Rep Rosenwald

Spoke for the motionRep. Cindy Rosenwald

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 21, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
relative to the apportionment of damages in civil actions.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 143–192 on a roll call

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep Vaillancourt)

Previous Question (End debate and vote now)

Motion Passed: Debate Ended on a voice vote

In the record: Move Previous Question (Rep J.Flanders)

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2086s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 182–153 on a division

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #2086s, Rep Wall

Spoke for the motionRep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3) Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) Rep. Bette Lasky (D - Hills 26) Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6) Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 21, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✕GovernorJul 2, 2007✕LawSep 5, 2007
HB 148 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study pharmaceutical costs and the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1976s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1976s, Rep Rosenwald

Spoke for the motionRep. Cindy Rosenwald

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 15, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
HB 194 (2007)Became Law
relative to laboratories conducting alcohol concentration tests and relative to the alcohol ignition interlock program.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2011

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #2011 (New Title), Rep W. Knowles

Spoke for the motionRep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2122s

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Senate AM #2122s, Request Comm of Conf, Rep M. Smith

✓IntroducedMar 7, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 29, 2007✓Law
HB 205 (2007)Became Law
relative to procedures for certain court ordered out-of-district placements.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2079s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #2079s, Rep Rous

Spoke for the motionRep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
HB 206 (2007)Became Law
relative to the disclosure of certain livestock health information.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1810s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1810s, Rep Phinizy

Spoke for the motionRep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawSep 1, 2007
HB 305 (2007)Became Law
establishing a task force to develop legislation for expanding access to affordable health insurance for the 2008 and 2009 legislative session.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1931s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1931s, Rep Reardon

Spoke for the motionRep. Reardon

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
HB 319 (2007)Became Law
relative to permits for projects funded through the Emergency Watershed Protection Program.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1787s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1787s (New Title), Rep Spang

Spoke for the motionRep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawSep 1, 2007
HB 337 (2007)Became Law
relative to penalties for failure to have workers’ compensation coverage and continually appropriating a special fund.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1653s, 1777s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1653s & #1777s, Reps Mears and Almy

Spoke for the motionRep. Edgar Mears (D - Coos 4)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓Law
HB 365 (2007)Became Law
regulating the practice of foreclosure consultants and pre-foreclosure conveyances.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Senate AM, Request Comm of Conf, Rep Reardon

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 16, 2007
HB 37 (2007)Became Law
relative to notification requirements for criminal offenders.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Senate AM, Request Comm of Conf, Rep Rous

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawSep 14, 2007
HB 383 (2007)Became Law
relative to waterfront buffer and woodland buffer requirements in the comprehensive shoreland protection act.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1789s, 2102s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1789s & #2102s, Rep Spang

Spoke for the motionRep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 29, 2007✓Law
relative to assistance for milk producers.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1445s, 1674s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1445s & #1674s, Reps Phinizy & M. Smith

Spoke for the motionRep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓LawJun 30, 2007
HB 416 (2007)Became Law
relative to mercury reduction and establishing a committee to study methods of improving the recycling rate in New Hampshire for mercury-added thermostats.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1972

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1972 (New Title), Rep Phinizy

Spoke for the motionRep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓Law
relative to workers' compensation compliance in the construction sector and continually appropriating a special fund.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1684s, 1776s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1684s & #1776s, Reps Mears and Almy

Spoke for the motionRep. Edgar Mears (D - Coos 4)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓Law
relative to the state chief medical examiner and medico-legal death investigations.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Senate AM#2055NT, Request COC, Reps W.Knowles & M.Smith

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawSep 14, 2007
dedicating certain OHRV and snowmobile unrefunded road tolls to the fish and game department, and relative to the land and community heritage investment program administrative fund.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Senate AM, Request Comm of Conf, Reps Spang and M.Smith

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 511 (2007)Became Law
increasing the total prize value of a bingo game or series of games.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2021s, 2085s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #2021s & #2085s, Rep Almy

Spoke for the motionRep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓Law
HB 517 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to investigate cost drivers in providing health care and establishing the New Hampshire Rx advantage program and continually appropriating a special fund and making an appropriation therefor.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1670s, 2039s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM#1670s(New Title)&#2039s(2nd New Title) RepRosenwald

Spoke for the motionRep. Cindy Rosenwald

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓Law
HB 533 (2007)Became Law
relative to Occupational Safety and Health Administration certification requirements for state contracts and establishing a commission to recommend a comprehensive program for increasing the use of passenger restraints in New Hampshire.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Senate AM #2015NT, Request Comm of Conf, Rep Gorman

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓Law
relative to expenditure caps for institutional health facilities under the certificate of need law.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1846s

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Senate AM #1846s (New Title), Reps Donovan & M. Smith

Spoke for the motionRep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007Governor✕Law
establishing an executive planning commission on special education.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1435s, 1692s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1435s & #1692s, Reps Rous & M. Smith

Spoke for the motionRep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
relative to the protected shoreland permitting process and establishing and funding positions within the department of environmental services.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1672s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1672s, Reps Spang and M. Smith

Spoke for the motionRep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 29, 2007✓Law
relative to annual dam registration and permit application fees and authorizing the city of Manchester to establish a stormwater utility.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1545s, 2078s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 172–78 on a division

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1545s&#2078s(New Title), Rep Spang & Almy

Spoke for the motionRep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 672 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study requirements for safe and secure landfills.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1964s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1964s, Rep Phinizy

Spoke for the motionRep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
HB 699 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study methods and costs of sewage, sludge, and septage disposal.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1970s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1970s, Rep Phinizy

Spoke for the motionRep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
HB 707 (2007)Became Law
relative to the time frames for hearings in domestic violence cases.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2022s, 2080s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #2022s & #2080s, Rep W. Knowles

Spoke for the motionRep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
HB 710 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study issues relative to the practice of leasing state-owned real estate on the shores of public waters.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1478s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1478s, Rep Spang

Spoke for the motionRep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 5, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
HB 723 (2007)Became Law
extending the moratoriums on nursing home beds and rehabilitation and relative to long-term care.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Senate AM #1699NT, Request Comm of Conf, Rep Rosenwald

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓Law
HB 731 (2007)Became Law
relative to the use of vehicle information or location tracked by an electronic toll collection system.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1682s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1682s, Rep Bouchard

Spoke for the motionRep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 18)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawSep 1, 2007
HB 767 (2007)Became Law
relative to insurance for volunteer drivers and establishing a state coordinating council for community transportation.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Senate AM #1804NT, Request Comm of Conf, Rep Reardon

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓Law
HB 796 (2007)Became Law
relative to civil liability for damaging highway protective barriers.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1945

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House NonConcurs with Senate AM#1945, Request Comm of Conf, Reps Bouchard & Wall

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
HB 797 (2007)Became Law
regulating mandatory overtime for nurses and assistants.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2054s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #2054s, Rep Mears

Spoke for the motionRep. Edgar Mears (D - Coos 4)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 4, 2007✓SenateJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
HB 812 (2007)Became Law
relative to certain exceptions to limits on land application of septage and sludge.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2100s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #2100s (New Title), Rep Phinizy

Spoke for the motionRep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 28, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 822 (2007)Became Law
relative to enrollment of students in regional vocational schools.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1959s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1959s, Rep Rous

Spoke for the motionRep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawSep 14, 2007
relative to corrupt practices as defined in RSA 640 and state reporting requirements for gifts, honorariums, and expenses.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House NonConcurs with Senate AM 1693NT & 2065 2ndNT, Req Comm of Conf, Rep Irwin

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawSep 15, 2007
prohibiting delivery of oil to non-compliant underground storage facilities and establishing requirements for guaranteed price plans and prepaid contracts for home heating oil, kerosene, or liquid petroleum gas.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1635

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Senate AM #1635 & #1795NT, Req Comm of Conf, Rep Spang

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓Law
establishing a committee to study issues related to cooperative school districts.
Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1639s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1639s, Rep Rous

Spoke for the motionRep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
relative to the specific criteria and substantive educational program that define an adequate education, the resources required to provide an adequate education, and the establishment of a timetable for costing an adequate education.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected 223–104 on a roll call

In the record: House NonConcurs with Senate AM #2064NT, Req Comm of Conf, Rep Rous

Spoke for the motionRep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7) Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 12)

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

✓IntroducedFeb 21, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJun 29, 2007✓LawJun 29, 2007
relative to the treatment of charter school pupils in the definition of average daily membership in residence.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non Concurs with Sentate AM, Request Comm of Conf, Rep Rous

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007Governor✕Law