The House, Wednesday, March 12, 2008

The House took up 77 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 24
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
11 roll calls, 21 divisions52 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Jean-Guy Bergeron (R - Hills 27) 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

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.

relating to the membership of the senate. Providing that the senate shall consist of 36 members.

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 202–87 on a division

Spoke against the motionRep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateVoters
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.

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 213–120 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Frank Davis (D - Merr 20)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4) Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) Rep. Kevin Camm (R - Rock 8)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateVoters
relating to compensation of members of the legislature. Providing that compensation of members of the legislature be increased to $100 per week.

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–3.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 201–89 on a division

In the record: Special Ordered to Beginning of Mar 18 Calendar (Rep DiFruscia)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 18, 2008SenateVoters
relating to the oath of office. Providing that the name of the state in the oath of office be corrected.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–8.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateVoters
relative to party access to voter information.

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0536h, 8–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 204–107 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep D.Eaton)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
establishing a commission to study flooding in the town of Bradford, specifically Lake Massasecum, Lake Todd, and the watershed.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–7; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 213–92 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Harry Merrow (R - Carr 5) Rep. James Aguiar (D - Graf 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Suzanne Gottling (D - Sull 2)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
establishing the women's health protection act.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 236–79 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
relative to religious practices of children placed outside the home pursuant to RSA 169-C.

House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–4; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 176–60 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Elizabeth Blanchard (D - Merr 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Anthony Matarazzo (D - Hills 20)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
relative to the solemnization of marriage.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep Lund)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0509h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 242–81 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0509h NT

Also spoke during this billRep. Bette Lasky (D - Hills 26) Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✕SenateMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawMay 14, 2008
requiring a discount to wholesalers on cash purchases of tobacco tax stamps.

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 215–117 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. William Hatch (D - Coos 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kevin Camm (R - Rock 8) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
amending the timeframes for involuntary civil commitment of sexually violent predators.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0413h, 13–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0413h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✕SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawMay 1, 2008
requiring wrecker operators to make certain reports to the department of transportation.
Rep. James Cyr (D - Straf 3) House Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
relative to prohibiting ATV and trail bike use on state-owned rail trails acquired using federal funds.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0315h, 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0315h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
establishing a duty for owners of businesses and institutions to provide protection to customers and employees and liability for failure to provide protection.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–2; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
establishing a commission to study "clean elections" funding.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House Election Law Study Committees and Commissions

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
prohibiting public schools from requiring health insurance as a condition of enrollment except if health insurance is a requirement of the student’s program of study.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0630h, 10–7; 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 First Bill After Recess (Rep Price)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0630h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 174–147 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0630h NT

Spoke for the motionRep. Claire Clark, Rep. Pamela Price (R - Hills 26) Rep. Nickolas Levasseur (D - Hills 11)

Spoke against the motionRep. Judith Day (D - Rock 22) Rep. Scott Merrick (D - Coos 2) Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 8)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✕SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawMay 15, 2008
relative to organization of or withdrawal from a school administrative unit.

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
HB 1330 (2008)Became Law
relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0658h, 11–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0658h, 0801h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 157–132 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0658h & #0801h

Spoke for the motionRep. Judith Reever (D - Belk 4) Rep. J. Timothy Dunn (D - Ches 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. Howard Cunningham (D - Carr 3) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24) Rep. James O'Neil (D - Hills 19)

Also spoke during this billRep. J. Timothy Dunn (D - Ches 3)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawAug 23, 2008
relative to post-foreclosure eviction actions.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0626h, 16–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0851h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✕GovernorJul 11, 2008✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1345 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study vehicle dealer licenses, dealer plates, and temporary plates and relative to notification of the Lyme town and budget committee meetings.

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0131h, 8–6.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0131h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0131h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJun 16, 2008
HB 1348 (2008)Became Law
relative to the milk producers emergency relief fund.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0664h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0860h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. Richard Snow (D - Rock 1)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1349 (2008)Became Law
relative to membership on the council on resources and development.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0087h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJun 6, 2008
HB 1356-FN (2008)Interim Study
prohibiting the use of certain information to underwrite motor vehicle insurance coverage.

House Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–2.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 244–76 on a division

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Spoke for the motionRep. Matthew Houde (D - Sull 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Hatch (D - Coos 6) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
requiring hospitals to report on criteria for placing patients on waiting lists for organ transplants.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 273–35 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11)

Spoke against the motionRep. Elenore Casey Crane (R - Hills 21)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
relative to prohibited activities of lobbyists.

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 12)

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
relative to requiring prescriptions to be ordered pursuant to a practitioner-patient relationship.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0745h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0745h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
relative to retention of political expenditure receipts.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
relative to the applicability of zoning ordinances to auto salvage yards.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0524h, 9–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0524h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 205–53 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Anthony Simon (D - Hills 11)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✕SenateMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawMay 14, 2008
requiring certain food programs to comply with Centers for Disease Control/Institute of Medicine standards.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0690h, 14–5.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0690h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 180–136 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15)

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

Also spoke during this billRep. Barbara French (D - Merr 6) Rep. Pamela Price (R - Hills 26) Rep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✕SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawMay 15, 2008
relative to use of the terms "selectwoman" and "selectperson."

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0462h, 12–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0462h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 192–129 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Timothy Butterworth (D - Ches 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
relative to Medicaid for employed adults with disabilities.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0568h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0568h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
increasing the amount of the veteran's property tax credit and enabling municipalities to extend the veterans' property tax credit to include all veterans who have been honorably discharged.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 245–80 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Shawn Mickelonis (D - Straf 1) Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
relative to milk producers and hauling and stop charges.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0633h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0633h, 0846h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0633h & #0846h

Also spoke during this billRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37) Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6) Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008SenateApr 17, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1464 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the availability of proposed amendments to bills and resolutions.

House Legislative Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 10–0.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 205–54 on a division

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael Rollo (D - Straf 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 18)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1469 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the definition of public employee terms and conditions of employment.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0609h, 9–4; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 144–150 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep Packard)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0609h

Motion Failed 147–151 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0609h NT

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6)

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 (Rep Gorman)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Infantine)

Also spoke during this billRep. Mary Gorman (D - Hills 31) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1487 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study practice by advanced dental hygiene practitioners and ways to increase access to oral health care.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0458h, 13–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0458h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0458h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
relative to parental notification.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 190–128 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Bette Lasky (D - Hills 26) Rep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 12)

Spoke against the motionRep. James Lawrence (R - Hills 27) Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4) Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
relative to notification of a parent or guardian by medical professionals when treating a minor.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 207–111 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
relative to the penalty for certain sexual assault cases where the perpetrator is under 21 years of age.
Rep. Lee Hammond (D - Graf 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 240–64 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robertson

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
establishing a commission to develop alternatives to the disposal of medical sharps in household waste.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0748h, 16–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0748h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJun 26, 2008
relative to the determination of gainful occupation for a group II member receiving a disability retirement allowance from the retirement system.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 215–100 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Pamela Manney (R - Hills 7)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
relative to periodic payments of judgments.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0707h, 14–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0707h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✕SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawMay 15, 2008
relative to the citizen's petition for redress of grievances by the legislature.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 221–106 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10) Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) Rep. Betty Hall (I - Hills 5) Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 15)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
relative to hazardous and dilapidated buildings.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0430h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0430h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawJun 27, 2008
HB 1576-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to the employment of veterans on Veterans’ Day.

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0202h, 9–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0202h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0202h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
relative to regulation of fuel gas fitters by the state fire marshal.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0838h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Russell Day (R - Hills 7) Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 20, 2008✓LawJun 20, 2008
HB 1587-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to patient health care information.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0722h, 11–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0722h

Motion Failed 150–166 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Cindy Rosenwald Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. Robert Bridgham (D - Carr 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5) Rep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 11) Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) Rep. Charles McMahon (R - Rock 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 (Rep Rosenwald)

Also spoke during this billRep. Cindy Rosenwaldthe record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
relative to the verification of the state of residency of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion in New Hampshire.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 210–106 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 12, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2008
prohibiting the lethal injection of any substance as part of the abortion process.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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 Mar 18 Calendar (Rep Sorg)

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HB 1590-FN (2008)Interim Study
establishing a DWI victim fatality sign program.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0697h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0697h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0697h NT

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relative to county and state obligations for costs for nursing care and services, and for court orders for children services.

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep D.Eaton)

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