The House, Wednesday, February 6, 2008

The House took up 127 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 16
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
7 roll calls, 13 divisions112 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) 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 52 members excusedDemocrat 29Republican 21Independent 1

The journal records 52 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. Beth Arsenault (D - Belk 9) Rep. Elizabeth Blanchard (D - Merr 10) Rep. Rachel Burke (D - Straf 2) Rep. Peter Cote (D - Hills 25) Rep. Earle Goodwin (D - Straf 6) Rep. Peter Goyette (R - Hills 27) Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 11) Rep. Charlie Humphries (R - Merr 9) Rep. Jean Jeudy (D - Hills 10) Rep. John Kelley (D - Hills 32) Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) Rep. Levasser, Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 21) Rep. Charlotte Lister (D - Rock 4) Rep. Michael Marsh (D - Rock 17) Rep. Edgar Mears (D - Coos 4) Rep. Harry Merrow (R - Carr 5) Rep. Lily Mesa (D - Hills 17) Rep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16) Rep. Connie Soucy (R - Hills 17) Rep. William Tobin (R - Belk 2) Rep. Nancy Warren (D - Straf 1) Rep. Claudia Chase (D - Hills 2) Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 21) Rep. Lars Christiansen (R - Hills 37) Rep. Mark Clark (R - Hills 18) Rep. Jennifer Daler (D - Hills 4) Rep. Marlene DeChane (D - Straf 3) Rep. Stephanie Eaton (R - Graf 1) Rep. Andrew Edwards (D - Hills 26) Rep. Brenda Ferland (I - Sull 5) Rep. Jeffrey Fontas (D - Hills 24) Rep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 12) Rep. Paul Ingersoll (D - Coos 4) Rep. Robert Introne (R - Rock 5) Rep. Stephen Johnson (D - Hills 13) Rep. Karen McRae (R - Hills 7) Rep. Bonnie Mitchell (D - Ches 7) Rep. Stephen Nedeau (R - Belk 3) Rep. Anne Priestley (R - Rock 8) Rep. Dennis Reed (R - Merr 2) Rep. Judith Reever (D - Belk 4) Rep. Sandra Reeves (R - Hills 8) Rep. Michael Reuschel (D - Hills 14) Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7) Rep. Jane Wood (D - Belk 4) Rep. Joseph Guthrie (R - Rock 8) Rep. Thomas Loll (D - Ches 6) Rep. Howie Lund (R - Rock 5) Rep. Benjamin Moore (R - Rock 14) Rep. Kimberly Shaw (D - Hills 26) Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (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.

CACR 24 (2008)Died
relating to prohibiting any new tax on personal income. Providing that no new tax on personal income shall be levied by the state of New Hampshire.
Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4) House Ways and Means Constitutional Amendments

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Regular Calendar on Feb 13

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateVoters
CACR 27 (2008)Died
relating to the election of a state auditor. Providing that the state auditor shall be elected to a term of 4 years and shall be responsible for auditing the accounts of the treasurer.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Constitutional Amendments

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateVoters
HB 1132 (2008)Became Law
creating an exception to the wiretapping statute for a recording device used in conjunction with a TASER or other similar electroshock device.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0149h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0149h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawAug 5, 2008
HB 1134-FN (2008)Died
including upkeep and improvements of the state park system within the land and community heritage investment program.
Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) House Resources, Recreation and Development

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 259–57 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1158-FN-A (2008)Died
increasing the exemption for persons 65 years of age and older and establishing a credit for persons 70 years of age and older under the interest and dividends tax.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1168 (2008)Became Law
relative to acceptance of property donated to towns and village districts and extending the time for the city of Rochester to commit to acquiring Skyhaven airport.
Rep. Pamela Manney (R - Hills 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0192h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0192h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓Law
HB 1169 (2008)Died
relative to parental approval of a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
Rep. Paul Hopfgarten (R - Rock 5) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 221–82 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1171 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study air quality issues in public school buildings.
Rep. Catriona Beck (D - Hills 2) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0317h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0317h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawJun 24, 2008
HB 1186 (2008)Became Law
reducing the membership of 2 legislative oversight committees.
Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 7) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0312h, 12–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0312h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateApr 10, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawNov 1, 2008
HB 1206 (2008)Became Law
relative to park and ride facilities.
Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 24) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0111h, 12–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0111h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawAug 15, 2008
HB 1211 (2008)Died
relative to postsecondary career courses approved by the postsecondary education commission.
Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1212 (2008)Died
prohibiting sexual harassment in private postsecondary career schools.
Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1229 (2008)Died
requiring the office of energy and planning to maintain a map of the state's lands under conservation or development restrictions.
Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 248–59 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 3)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1231 (2008)Became Law
repealing the advisory panel on cancer and chronic diseases and the tobacco use advisory committee and relative to the New Hampshire comprehensive cancer plan.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓Law
HB 1256 (2008)Died
relative to safety training for certain public school extracurricular activities.
Rep. Joy Tilton (D - Merr 6) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1261 (2008)Died
establishing a commission to investigate a program in which senior year of high school may be spent at a community college.
Rep. Jason Bedrick (R - Rock 4) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–0.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommit (Rep Rous)

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✕SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawMay 15, 2008
HB 1277 (2008)Became Law
relative to the definition of farm.
Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0180h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0180h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateMar 27, 2008✓GovernorMay 5, 2008✓LawJul 4, 2008
HB 1284 (2008)Died
establishing a commission to consider the feasibility of adopting Atlantic Daylight Savings Time.
Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL); a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 178–113 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. David Scannell (D - Hills 9)

Spoke against the motionRep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16) Rep. Doreen Howard (D - Rock 12)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1293 (2008)Died
relative to eligibility of dog and cat owners to participate in the state’s reduced fee companion animal population control program.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Animals

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0153h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0153h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✕SenateApr 24, 2008Governor✕LawApr 24, 2008
HB 1298-FN (2008)Died
making changes to the veterinary/medical/optometric education program.
Rep. Jim Ryan (D - Merr 2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0251h, 14–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0251h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✕SenateMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawMay 14, 2008
HB 1303-FN (2008)Died
relative to limiting games of chance.
Rep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0297h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0297h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕Law
HB 1309-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to the definition of "cigarette".
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Regular Calendar on 2/13

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 13, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 23, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1338 (2008)Became Law
establishing an arboviral illness task force and relative to mosquito control and abatement.
Rep. Doreen Howard (D - Rock 12) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0356h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0356h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
HB 1339 (2008)Died
establishing an optional mortgage loan payment program for payment of property taxes and municipal charges of qualifying elderly homeowners.
Rep. David Smith (R - Hills 22) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 276–35 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Smith (R - Hills 22)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1347 (2008)Died
establishing a committee to review the Revised Statutes Annotated and recommend revision or removal of obsolete laws or references.
Rep. Richard Snow (D - Rock 1) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1351 (2008)Became Law
relative to fish and game license and registration agents.
Rep. Dennis Reed (R - Merr 2) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0095h, 11–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0095h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJun 6, 2008
HB 1357-FN (2008)Died
relative to extensions of time for filing returns and making payments under the interest and dividends tax for deployed members of the United State armed forces.
Rep. Karen McRae (R - Hills 7) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1391-FN (2008)Died
prohibiting the investment of state funds in the energy sectors of countries that have been identified by the United States Department of State as state sponsors of terrorism.
Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Regular Calendar on 2/13

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseFeb 13, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1403-FN (2008)Died
relative to the performance of an abortion when there is a reasonable expectation of viability.
Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 3) House Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 218–90 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Philip Preston (D - Graf 8)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14) Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3) Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 4)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1406 (2008)Died
authorizing a special license and limiting liability for retired physicians, dentists, nurses, and nurse practitioners offering volunteer services.
Rep. James Kennedy (D - Rock 13) House Judiciary Occupational Regulation

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1411 (2008)Became Law
relative to rulemaking under the native plant protection act.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0107h, 13–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0107h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0107h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateMar 27, 2008✓GovernorMay 5, 2008✓LawJul 4, 2008
HB 1414-FN (2008)Became Law
increasing the fee for bail commissioners.
Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19) House Ways and Means Senate Judiciary

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Regular Calendar on 2/13

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 13, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawAug 2, 2008
HB 1418 (2008)Interim Study
extending Medicaid to prevent gaps in coverage under the New Hampshire healthy kids program.
Rep. Jennifer Daler (D - Hills 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS).

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 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1430 (2008)Became Law
relative to the application of animal cruelty laws to horse and dog race tracks.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Animals

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0291h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0291h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1431-FN (2008)Interim Study
establishing a permanent state defense force.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended 245–54 on a division

In the record: Suspend Rules for Repting Deadline to 2/21/08 (Rep Itse)

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommit (Rep Itse)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1446 (2008)Became Law
relative to changes to the school building aid statutes and to the schoolhouses statutes.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0232h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0232h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
HB 1451 (2008)Became Law
relative to the transportation of deer by certain persons not issued a deer tag.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0096h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0096h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
HB 1459-FN-A (2008)Interim Study
relative to modular building standards and fees.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Commerce Housing

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0359h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1461 (2008)Interim Study
relative to penalties for vehicle overload.
Rep. Jim Ryan (D - Merr 2) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1496-FN (2008)Interim Study
establishing motor vehicle learners' permits and relative to youth operators' licenses.
Rep. Evalyn Merrick (D - Coos 2) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0360h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008SenateMay 8, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1504-FN-LOCAL (2008)Died
directing New Hampshire to withdraw from the No Child Left Behind Act.
Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 5) House Education Education - General

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 226–74 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1506-FN (2008)Died
establishing a restricted mail registry in the department of justice.
Rep. Susi Nord (D - Rock 1) House Commerce

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1508-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to prohibited influence of voters and persons intending to vote and relative to the applicability of political advertising and push polling restrictions.
Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0219h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 210–91 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0219h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓Law
HB 1509-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to games of chance.
Rep. William Butynski (D - Ches 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA); a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0319h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 212–90 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
HB 1514-FN-A (2008)Died
establishing the New Hampshire state health investment program corporation and continually appropriating a special fund.
Rep. Jill Hammond (D - Hills 3) House Commerce

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1526 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the use of images of New Hampshire residents who died in the line of duty.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA); a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0241h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0241h (New Title)

Spoke for the motionRep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Scannell (D - Hills 9)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1528-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to suspension of a driver's license for gasoline theft.
Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0178h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 143–139 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseJun 13, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1531 (2008)Interim Study
relative to allowing a cause of action for identity theft.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

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 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1532 (2008)Became Law
relative to obstruction of parking places for persons with walking disability.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0289h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0289h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1535 (2008)Died
relative to establishing a factual data base for wetland decision accountability.
Rep. Kevin Camm (R - Rock 8) House Resources, Recreation and Development

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Donald Brueggemann (D - Merr 12)

Spoke against the motionRep. Suzanne Laliberte (D - Graf 10)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1544-FN (2008)Died
relative to the development of effective energy efficiency measures.
Rep. Gene Andersen (D - Graf 11) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL); a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael Kaelin (D - Hills 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Gene Andersen (D - Graf 11)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1546-FN (2008)Died
allowing the local chief of police to object to games of chance licenses for charitable organizations.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Executive Departments and Administration Gambling

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HB 1549-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to the duration of the disability requirement for aid to the permanently and totally disabled.
Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA); a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0265h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 193–110 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1563-FN (2008)Became Law
authorizing public academies to receive public funds for renovation and expansion of regional vocational education programs.
Rep. James Rausch (R - Rock 5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0234h, 12–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0234h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 3, 2008✓LawSep 1, 2008
HB 1569-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the use of drugs on wildlife.
Rep. Carla Skinder (D - Sull 1) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0163h, 11–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0163h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1571-FN-LOCAL (2008)Interim Study
relative to inspection of construction or alteration of publicly accessible buildings for compliance with accessibility standards, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Trinka Russell (D - Rock 13) House Commerce Zoning and Planning

House Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS), 15–1.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1584-FN-A (2008)Became Law
creating a commission to study the recycling and disposal of electronic waste.
Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0328h, 11–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0328h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0328h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateApr 10, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawMay 12, 2008
HB 1586-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to housing assistance for recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Housing

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS).

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 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1593-FN-A-LOCAL (2008)Died
establishing a flat rate education income tax and relative to the statewide enhanced education tax and certain other taxes.
Rep. Jessie Osborne (D - Merr 12) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 170–134 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep Cooney)

Also spoke during this billRep. Bennett Moore (D - Rock 15) Rep. Frank Davis (D - Merr 20) Rep. Dennis Vachon (D - Straf 3)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1594-FN (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the current methods of funding the hazardous waste and hazardous materials programs in New Hampshire.
Rep. Richard Snow (D - Rock 1) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0329h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 189–112 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
HB 1601-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to funding for certain capital projects of the Pease development authority, relative to reporting dates for the instream flow pilot program, and relative to certain requirements under the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0276h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorMay 1, 2008✓Law
HB 1618-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to motor vehicle fees and motor vehicle violation fines and relative to appropriations from the highway fund.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Ways and Means Senate Finance

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA); a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0340h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 237–70 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 23, 2008✓Law
HB 1622-FN-A (2008)Died
allowing counties to implement a first-time offender alcohol and substance treatment program, requiring the department of justice to administer grants to counties for such program, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Jeffrey Fontas (D - Hills 24) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008SenateApr 17, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1639-FN-A-LOCAL (2008)Interim Study
relative to charter school funding and enabling charter schools to receive school building aid.
Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Interim Study (IS).

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 16, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 503-FN (2008)Died
relative to establishing a solid waste management fund and assessing a surcharge for the disposal of solid waste.
Rep. James Powers (D - Rock 16) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 77–232 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep Brunelle)

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Failed 148–158 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 0211h

Spoke for the motionRep. Burton Williams (R - Graf 8) Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Peyton Hinkle (R - Hills 19) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 114–194 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep Vaillancourt)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

In the record: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Webb)

Also spoke during this billRep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) Rep. Leigh Webb (D - Merr 3)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseFeb 6, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 2008
HCR 16 (2008)Died
urging Congress to rescind a law allowing the President to exercise federal control over the state national guard without consent of the governor.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Regular Calendar on 2/13

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseFeb 13, 2008Senate
HR 26 (2008)Interim Study
expressing regret that New Hampshire's United States Senators voted to deny the District of Columbia the right to be represented in the Congress.
Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs State Government

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Regular Calendar on Feb 13

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008