The House, Wednesday, March 5, 2008

The House took up 249 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 22
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
8 roll calls, 5 divisions238 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. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 26), Speaker of the House, and Rep. Linda Foster (D - Hills 4), Deputy Speaker of the House.

Excused for the Day

Show the 41 members excusedDemocrat 24Republican 17

The journal records 41 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. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6) Rep. Deborah Billian (D - Straf 1) Rep. Claudia Chase (D - Hills 2) Rep. Peter Cote (D - Hills 25) Rep. Robert Forsing (R - Rock 2) Rep. Earle Goodwin (D - Straf 6) Rep. Virginia Heard (D - Carr 3) Rep. Charlie Humphries (R - Merr 9) Rep. Stephen Johnson (D - Hills 13) Rep. Suzanne Laliberte (D - Graf 10) Rep. Sid Lovett (D - Graf 8) Rep. Robert Srnec (D - Straf 3) Rep. Stanley Stevens (R - Carr 4) Rep. Rick Wickson (R - Rock 5) Rep. Janet Allen (R - Belk 5) Rep. Ruth Bleyler (D - Graf 9) Rep. Donald Brueggemann (D - Merr 12) Rep. Charles Clark (R - Belk 5) Rep. John DeJoie (D - Merr 11) Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) Rep. Stephanie Eaton (R - Graf 1) Rep. Donald Flanders (R - Belk 3) Rep. Robert Foose (D - Merr 1) Rep. James Headd (R - Rock 3) Rep. Carolyn Lisle (D - Hills 26) Rep. Robert Matheson (D - Graf 4) Rep. Karen McRae (R - Hills 7) Rep. Sandra Reeves (R - Hills 8) Rep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16) Rep. Eric Rochette (D - Hills 20) Rep. David Scannell (D - Hills 9) Rep. Kimberly Shaw (D - Hills 26) Rep. Mary Sysyn (D - Hills 11) Rep. Yvonne Thomas (D - Coos 3) Rep. Kevin Waterhouse (R - Rock 7) Rep. Charles Yeaton (D - Merr 8) Rep. Joseph Guthrie (R - Rock 8) Rep. Benjamin Moore (R - Rock 14) Rep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16) Rep. George Winchell (R - Rock 6)

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 21 (2008)Died
relating to local public education. Providing that the local political subdivision responsible for public education shall have the power to determine curriculum, set standards, and determine funding, and that the legislature may provide supplemental funding.
Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 5) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 215–91 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 15)

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateVoters
CACR 23 (2008)Died
relating to parental rights. Providing that the State shall not abridge the right of parents to control the welfare and education of their children.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Children and Family Law Constitutional Amendments

House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 222–103 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 23)

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 4)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateVoters
CACR 25 (2008)Died
relating to state participation in federal programs. Providing that the state shall not participate in unfunded and partially funded federally mandated programs.
Rep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Constitutional Amendments

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateVoters
CACR 29 (2008)Died
relating to education. Providing that the recognition of local control of education in the New Hampshire constitution is reestablished.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Education Constitutional Amendments

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 214–94 on a roll call

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateVoters
HB 1130 (2008)Became Law
relative to repealed DWI laws.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0215h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0215h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
HB 1143 (2008)Became Law
relative to shelter for dogs and the authority of law enforcement officers to take abused and neglected dogs into custody.
Rep. Carla Skinder (D - Sull 1) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Animals

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0650h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0650h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0650h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1152-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to interpreting statutory deadlines.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0383h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0383h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0383h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMar 27, 2008✓GovernorMay 6, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1153 (2008)Became Law
relative to physician assistants and physicians regulation by the board of medicine.
Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 5, 2008✓SenateApr 10, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
HB 1156 (2008)Died
relative to workers' compensation insurance premium calculations for certain corporation officers or limited liability company members.
Rep. Dennis Vachon (D - Straf 3) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1157 (2008)Became Law
relative to requirements for approval of village plan alternative subdivisions.
Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 2) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0570h, 13–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0570h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
HB 1161 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the truancy laws.
Rep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0590h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0590h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0590h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawJun 24, 2008
HB 1164 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the counting of charter school pupils in the definition of average daily membership in residence.
Rep. J. Timothy Dunn (D - Ches 3) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 13–1.

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 1170-FN (2008)Died
requiring that certain contributions be reported to the secretary of state before they may be used by a candidate.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1178 (2008)Died
relative to the definition of beverage.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Commerce Liquor and Beer

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–6; 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. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7) Rep. Eileen Flockhart (D - Rock 18)

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1179 (2008)Became Law
including certain nonprofit organizations under the right-to-know law and including a reference in a section of the right-to-know law.
Rep. Peter Franklin (D - Sull 2) House Judiciary Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Right to Know

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0158h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0158h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
HB 1180 (2008)Died
relative to the definitions of “law enforcement officer” and “judicial officer” under the capital murder law and establishing a commission to study the death penalty in New Hampshire.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0708h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0708h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0708h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✕SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawMay 15, 2008
HB 1183 (2008)Died
relative to meeting with legal counsel under the right-to-know law.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House Judiciary Right to Know

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1187 (2008)Died
regulating disclosure of personal information obtained in the course of business.
Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 5) House Commerce

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1195 (2008)Died
relative to health care provider reimbursement for services to patients without health insurance.
Rep. Susi Nord (D - Rock 1) House Commerce Insurance

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1196 (2008)Became Law
relative to the procedure for amending municipal charters and relative to referendum procedures for public water supplies.
Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 17) Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0610h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0610h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 20, 2008✓LawAug 19, 2008
HB 1198 (2008)Interim Study
limiting the annual interest that may be charged on small loans.
Rep. Michael Marsh (D - Rock 17) House Commerce

House Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS), 18–0.

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 1226 (2008)Became Law
allowing the town of Bristol to establish a capital reserve fund for use of the water works and sewer department, and relative to applying municipal budget law to municipalities adopting, revising, or amending a charter by official ballot town meeting or town council.
Rep. Burton Williams (R - Graf 8) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0460h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0460h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawAug 23, 2008
HB 1230 (2008)Became Law
requiring pharmacists to charge an insured person the usual and customary price or the copayment, whichever is less, of filling a prescription.
Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMar 27, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1234 (2008)Became Law
establishing an affirmative defense to prosecution for a possession offense if a person has a lawful prescription for a controlled drug.
Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0363h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0363h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0363h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1235 (2008)Became Law
relative to motorist duties when approaching highway emergencies.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0374h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0374h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 10, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawAug 5, 2008
HB 1237 (2008)Died
establishing a committee to study liquor advertising by the liquor commission.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Study Committees and Commissions

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0698h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0698h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0698h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008Governor✕Law
HB 1238 (2008)Interim Study
relative to "course of conduct" in the stalking statute.
Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Interim Study (IS), 18–0.

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 1239 (2008)Became Law
relative to the legislative youth advisory council.
Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 5) House Children and Family Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Legislature

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0197h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0197h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 10, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
HB 1240 (2008)Became Law
relative to disqualification of certain election officers and relative to arrangement of polling places.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0538h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0538h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓Law
HB 1242 (2008)Became Law
relative to the prohibition on employee consumption of beverage or liquor and relative to the minimum hourly rate of compensation.
Rep. Michael Kaelin (D - Hills 4) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0209h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0209h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 3, 2008✓Law
HB 1245 (2008)Became Law
relative to insurance department records, investigations, and enforcement.
Rep. Stephen DeStefano (D - Merr 13) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0518h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0518h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 10, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
HB 1246 (2008)Became Law
relative to insurance policy denial provisions.
Rep. Tara Reardon (D - Merr 11) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0447h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0447h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJun 16, 2008
HB 1252 (2008)Died
limiting civil liability of liquified petroleum gas providers under certain circumstances.
Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 5) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1254 (2008)Died
relative to the ability of towns to regulate the storage of deicing chemicals.
Rep. Thomas Fargo (D - Straf 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0717h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0717h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0717h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✕SenateMay 8, 2008Governor✕LawMay 8, 2008
HB 1257 (2008)Died
relative to license suspensions for persons operating under the influence of drugs.
Rep. Joy Tilton (D - Merr 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0426h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0426h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0426h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✕SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawMay 1, 2008
HB 1258 (2008)Died
relative to vehicle impoundment following an arrest for DWI or refusing consent to a blood alcohol test.
Rep. Joy Tilton (D - Merr 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0582h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0582h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✕SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawMay 1, 2008
HB 1259 (2008)Became Law
authorizing communities to establish municipal housing commissions and affordable housing revolving funds.
Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Housing

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0622h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0622h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0622h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJul 17, 2008✓LawSep 15, 2008
HB 1260-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
relative to growth management ordinances.
Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 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 0623h, 12–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0623h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0667h, 8–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 127–184 on a division

In the record: Lay on Table (Rep Hess)

Limit Debate (Cap the time for debate)

Motion Passed: Debate Limited on a voice vote

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Failed 151–157 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 0667h

Spoke for the motionRep. Eleanor Glynn Kjellman (D - Merr 5) Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11)

Spoke against the motionRep. Carson, Rep. Pamela Coughlin (R - Hills 4) Rep. Howard Cunningham (D - Carr 3) Rep. Jacqueline Cali-Pitts (D - Rock 30)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✕SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawMay 15, 2008
HB 1262 (2008)Became Law
relative to continuing medical education requirements for persons licensed by the board of medicine, and requiring a report by the board on the audit of the board of medicine.
Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0669h, 13–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0669h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓Law
HB 1270 (2008)Became Law
relative to limiting certain future interests in real property.
Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0503h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0503h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0503h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1276 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study revisions to the auctioneers’ practice act and the regulation of third-party Internet sales.
Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0719h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0719h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0719h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJun 3, 2008
HB 1278 (2008)Became Law
relative to the purchase of computer services and supplies for state agencies.
Rep. Carole Estes (D - Graf 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0203h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0203h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
HB 1279 (2008)Became Law
relative to the scope of certain insurance laws.
Rep. Tara Reardon (D - Merr 11) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0526h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0526h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawAug 25, 2008
HB 1282 (2008)Became Law
amending the pre-engineering technology curriculum.
Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0352h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0352h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawAug 23, 2008
HB 1288 (2008)Became Law
allowing pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
HB 1289 (2008)Became Law
relative to court-ordered placements for a child in need of services and relative to permanency hearings in juvenile cases.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0118h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0118h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0118h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawAug 15, 2008
HB 1290-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study insurance coverage and related issues for children required to do community service.
Rep. Elizabeth Blanchard (D - Merr 10) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJun 6, 2008
HB 1299 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of creating a preschool incentive fund program.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0628h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0628h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawJun 27, 2008
HB 1304 (2008)Became Law
authorizing Plymouth state university to award doctoral degrees.
Rep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0562h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0562h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJun 16, 2008
HB 1307 (2008)Became Law
making technical corrections to town audit and reporting requirements.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0659h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0659h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1308-FN-A (2008)Interim Study
relative to the business profits tax deduction for reasonable compensation.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Interim Study (IS), 17–0.

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 1313 (2008)Became Law
relative to voting by the chairman of the retirement system board of trustees.
Rep. Patricia McMahon (D - Merr 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0529h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0529h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1319 (2008)Became Law
relative to the reasonable cost of medical support for dependent children.
Rep. Edward Moran (R - Hills 18) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0011h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0011h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawJun 24, 2008
HB 1321 (2008)Became Law
relative to the inspection of juvenile detention facilities.
Rep. Edward Moran (R - Hills 18) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0486h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0486h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1332-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
defining “hauler” of solid waste and requiring haulers to register with the department of environmental services, and relative to the weight and measurement of solid waste.
Rep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0754h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0754h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0754h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
HB 1334-FN (2008)Died
increasing the fee for a tobacco products retailer's license, establishing a tobacco use prevention and cessation program fund, and designating the increase to such fund.
Rep. William Chase (D - Ches 1) House Ways and Means

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1335 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury suffered by New Hampshire soldiers and veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Rep. Sharon Carson (R - Rock 3) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0419h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0419h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJun 26, 2008
HB 1336 (2008)Died
requiring the department of education to develop a plan to educate school personnel to recognize stress-related issues in children whose parents have served in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Rep. Sharon Carson (R - Rock 3) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1337 (2008)Interim Study
relative to private actions under the consumer protection act.
Rep. Bea Francoeur (R - Hills 26) House Commerce

House Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS), 10–9.

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 1340 (2008)Became Law
relative to the special account of the judicial retirement system, and requiring the board of trustees of the judicial retirement plan to study and report on the inclusion of service of certain district court judges.
Rep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 12) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawJun 24, 2008
HB 1341-FN-A (2008)Became Law
making an appropriation to the department of administrative services for an energy audit and system evaluation of the state house.
Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 2) House Finance Senate Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0539h, 21–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0539h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 10, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1343 (2008)Became Law
prohibiting the placing on file or masking of convictions incurred by holders of commercial driver licenses or persons required to hold such licenses.
Rep. Robert Williams (D - Merr 11) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0238h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0238h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0238h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1353 (2008)Became Law
extending the commission to study issues relative to groundwater withdrawal.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0566h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0566h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0566h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1361-FN (2008)Died
requiring the continuation of the appointment of marital masters by election within the judicial district and requiring marital masters to be New Hampshire residents.
Rep. Frank Emiro (R - Rock 3) House Judiciary Domestic Relations

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 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1362 (2008)Died
establishing a selection process for compulsory assistant election official service.
Rep. Betty Hall (I - Hills 5) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1364-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to public employee collective bargaining negotiations under the public employee labor relations act.
Rep. Delmar Burridge (D - Ches 3) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Interim Study (IS), 10–4.

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 1366 (2008)Died
establishing a committee to study implementation of a new statewide budget system.
Rep. Carole Estes (D - Graf 7) House Finance Study Committees and Commissions

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1367 (2008)Became Law
relative to the conversion to a new state financial accounting and statewide budget system.
Rep. Carole Estes (D - Graf 7) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0606h, 22–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0606h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0606h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
HB 1368-FN-A (2008)Died
establishing a financial benefit for returning New Hampshire national guard and army reserve unit members and make an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Sharon Carson (R - Rock 3) House Finance Military & Veterans' Affairs

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1370 (2008)Became Law
establishing a pilot program for an integrated juvenile justice information sharing system.
Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0635h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0635h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1371 (2008)Became Law
extending certain studies.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) House Legislative Administration Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0700h, 10–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0700h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJun 6, 2008
HB 1374 (2008)Became Law
relative to the homeland security and emergency management responsibilities of the department of safety and the use of interpreters in court-authorized wiretaps.
Rep. John Flanders (R - Rock 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0542h, 12–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0542h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
HB 1377 (2008)Became Law
relative to New Hampshire’s rest areas and welcome centers.
Rep. James Cyr (D - Straf 3) 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 0673h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0673h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0673h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 10, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawMay 12, 2008
HB 1379 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the authority of state agencies to prohibit state employees from lawfully carrying a firearm.
Rep. Connie Soucy (R - Hills 17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Interim Study (IS), 17–0.

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 1382 (2008)Became Law
adopting the uniform prudent management of institutional funds act.
Rep. Robert Foose (D - Merr 1) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0391h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0391h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1384 (2008)Became Law
relative to the regulation of designated agents by the New Hampshire real estate commission, and relative to the disclosure of certain property conditions.
Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 2) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0545h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0545h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMar 27, 2008✓GovernorMay 6, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1386 (2008)Became Law
relative to a grandparent’s rights to access court and case records involving a grandchild in child abuse and neglect cases.
Rep. Elenore Casey Crane (R - Hills 21) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0766h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0766h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1388 (2008)Died
establishing a commission to study practices relative to medications prescribed to children in out-of-home placements.
Rep. Elenore Casey Crane (R - Hills 21) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0749h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0749h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0749h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✕SenateApr 10, 2008Governor✕LawApr 10, 2008
HB 1390 (2008)Died
relative to educational improvement and accountability.
Rep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7) House Education Education - General

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1394-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to procedures for approvals of nursing education programs.
Rep. Joan Schulze (D - Hills 26) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0565h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0565h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1405-FN (2008)Became Law
regulating outdoor wood-fired hydronic heaters.
Rep. Gilman Shattuck (D - Hills 1) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0736h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0736h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0736h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1410 (2008)Became Law
relative to youth training and employment in firefighting.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0632h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0632h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0632h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJun 6, 2008
HB 1415 (2008)Died
relative to civil unions and marriages between parties of the same sex contracted outside of New Hampshire.
Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1421 (2008)Died
relative to an exemption from the indoor smoking act for certain restaurants.
Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 1) House Commerce

House Commerce 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✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1422 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission on the prevention of childhood obesity.
Rep. Joan Schulze (D - Hills 26) 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0429h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0429h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0429h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJun 16, 2008
HB 1424 (2008)Became Law
relative to notice of meetings of county conventions.
Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Counties

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0617h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0617h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1457 (2008)Died
allowing smoking in cigar bars.
Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 1) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0726h, 9–6.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0726h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0726h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008SenateApr 24, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1465 (2008)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of requiring state government to consider using open source software when acquiring new software.
Rep. Baxley (Merr 6) House Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1466 (2008)Became Law
relative to the inventory fund in the department of safety and relative to the costs and production of number plates.
Rep. John Flanders (R - Rock 8) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1470 (2008)Died
relative to vehicular pursuits by police officers.
Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Police

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0445h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0445h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✕SenateMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawMay 14, 2008
HB 1483 (2008)Died
requiring instruction in Internet safety.
Rep. Pamela Price (R - Hills 26) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–8; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 136–160 on a roll call

Spoke against the motionRep. Day, Rep. Pamela Price (R - Hills 26)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 151–142 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep S.Merrick)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1484 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study retail health clinics.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0533h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0533h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJun 16, 2008
HB 1489 (2008)Interim Study
prohibiting the start of public school until after Labor Day.
Rep. Robert Foose (D - Merr 1) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–0.

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 1492 (2008)Became Law
relative to prescriptions under the controlled drug act.
Rep. Pamela Price (R - Hills 26) 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0634h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0634h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1493 (2008)Became Law
relative to the commission to study the state highway trust fund.
Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 11) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Study Committees and Commissions

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0657h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0657h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawJun 24, 2008
HB 1497-FN (2008)Died
requiring proof of motor vehicle liability insurance prior to selling a motor vehicle to a person under 21 years of age.
Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19) House Commerce Motor Vehicles

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1503-FN-A (2008)Died
making an appropriation to fund the reporting of hospital infections by the department of health and human services.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9) House Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 22–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1505-FN (2008)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire birth conditions program.
Rep. Jennifer Daler (D - Hills 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0729h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0729h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
HB 1513-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to an evidence-based prescription drug education program.
Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22) 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) with amendment 0699h, 16–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0699h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJun 3, 2008
HB 1516-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the divestiture of New Hampshire retirement assets relating to Sudan.
Rep. Jeffrey Fontas (D - Hills 24) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1520-FN (2008)Became Law
allowing service in the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps to be purchased as creditable service in the retirement system.
Rep. Bernard Benn (D - Graf 9) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0350h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0350h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 20, 2008✓LawAug 19, 2008
HB 1533 (2008)Became Law
relative to the office of the state treasurer.
Rep. Patricia McMahon (D - Merr 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0384h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0384h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawAug 2, 2008
HB 1538 (2008)Interim Study
relative to mineral extraction, mining, and reclamation in New Hampshire.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0744h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0744h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008SenateMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1540-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to coverage for clinical trials under the children's health insurance program and the state Medicaid program.
Rep. Shawn Mickelonis (D - Straf 1) House Commerce Insurance

House Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS), 18–0.

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 1548-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to benefits for state employees who serve with a national guard unit or army reserve unit in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Rep. Sharon Carson (R - Rock 3) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 1553-FN (2008)Died
banning sales of cigarettes through vending machines and banning the distribution of free samples of tobacco products.
Rep. William Butynski (D - Ches 4) House Commerce Liquor and Beer

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1557 (2008)Died
relative to enforcement of modular building standards.
Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 1) House Commerce Housing

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1561 (2008)Became Law
establishing an energy efficiency and sustainable energy board.
Rep. Gene Andersen (D - Graf 11) 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 0760h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0760h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawOct 1, 2008
HB 1568-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to endangering the public water supply.
Rep. Howard Cunningham (D - Carr 3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0364h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0364h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1579-FN (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study issues relating to land development and land development regulation in New Hampshire and establishing a surcharge on certain documents related to real property.
Rep. Judith Day (D - Rock 13) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0550h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0550h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0550h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
HB 1599-FN (2008)Died
relative to allowable deductibles in the individual insurance market.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Commerce Insurance

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1603-FN-A (2008)Became Law
establishing a penalty for payment of a state obligation with an invalid form of payment.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0679h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0679h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓Law
HB 1605-FN (2008)Interim Study
making certain technical changes in the insurance laws.
Rep. Stephen Spratt (D - Hills 3) House Commerce Insurance

House Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–0.

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 1607-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to firefighter services leave for state employees.
Rep. Martha McLeod (D - Graf 2) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0489h, 11–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0489h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0489h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 10, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJun 6, 2008
HB 1608-FN (2008)Died
requiring insurance coverage for colorectal screening for adults in New Hampshire.
Rep. John DeJoie (D - Merr 11) House Commerce Insurance

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1613-FN (2008)Died
making changes to certain statutes relating to crimes against children.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0620h, 13–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0620h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008SenateMay 8, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1614-FN (2008)Died
relative to illegal immigration.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–1; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 241–79 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Ellen Nielsen (D - Sull 4) Rep. James Garrity (R - Rock 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) Rep. Edmond Gionet (R - Graf 5) Rep. Howie Lund (R - Rock 5)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1615-FN-A (2008)Became Law
establishing the state office of rural health in the department of health and human services and establishing a commission to recommend policies and programs to increase the number of persons in health professions servicing New Hampshire’s rural and underserved areas.
Rep. Martha McLeod (D - Graf 2) 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) with amendment 0752h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0752h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0752h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
HB 1619-FN (2008)Became Law
requiring a report of the number of female inmates incarcerated in a state correctional facility receiving sex offender treatment.
Rep. Judith Reever (D - Belk 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0621h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0621h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0621h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawAug 5, 2008
HB 1624-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to a one day/one trial jury duty pilot program.
Rep. Susi Nord (D - Rock 1) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–2.

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 1627 (2008)Died
establishing a committee to study procedures and standards used by the state in public service contracts.
Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16) House Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HB 1632 (2008)Became Law
relative to continuing the commission to study the production and distribution of biodiesel in New Hampshire.
Rep. David Borden (D - Rock 18) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
HB 1633-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the regulation of licensed alcohol and drug use counselors.
Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0677h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0677h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1634 (2008)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders.
Rep. Suzanne Butcher (D - Ches 3) 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0428h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0428h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1635-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to permits for motor vehicle salvage facilities and motor vehicle crushers.
Rep. J. David Knox (R - Carr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0501h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0501h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1640-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the classification of convicted sex offenders and offenders against children.
Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0742h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0742h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0742h NT

Also spoke during this billRep. Jennifer Brown (D - Straf 5) Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 23, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1642-FN (2008)Became Law
providing additional funding for charter schools for the 2009 fiscal year.
Rep. Claire Clarke (D - Merr 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0672h, 12–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0672h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 198–91 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0672h NT

✓IntroducedJan 23, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 352-LOCAL (2008)Interim Study
relative to trust funds for public school educational enhancement.
Rep. Richard Snow (D - Rock 1) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0653h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0653h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 5, 2008SenateMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 594-FN (2008)Died
granting group II retirement system status to certain positions in the department of corrections.
Rep. Matt Quandt (R - Rock 13) House Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 198–73 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕HouseMar 5, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 5, 2008
HCR 10 (2008)Adopted
urging communities to conduct handicap parking awareness days and urging the state of New Hampshire to declare October as Handicap Parking Awareness Month.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008
HR 29 (2008)Adopted by House
memorializing State Representative Edgar H. Mears of Berlin.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedMar 5, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008
HR 30 (2008)Adopted by House
memorializing State Representative Michael D. Whalley

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedMar 5, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008