The House, Tuesday, March 18, 2008

The House took up 103 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 26
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
14 roll calls, 10 divisions84 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

What the House Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

CACR 26 (2008)Died
relating to the state senate. Providing that state senators shall be 25 years of age or older.
Rep. Shawn Mickelonis (D - Straf 1) House Legislative Administration Constitutional Amendments

The committee recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–1.

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 175–106 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 186–110 on a division

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

✓Introduced✕HouseMar 18, 2008SenateVoters
CACR 28 (2008)Died
relating to compensation of members of the legislature. Providing that compensation of members of the legislature be increased to $100 per week.
Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) House Legislative Administration Constitutional Amendments

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 251–67 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 18, 2008SenateVoters
HB 1127 (2008)Became Law
relative to determining a bargaining unit in public employee labor relations.
Rep. John Knowles (D - Hills 27) 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 0080h, 8–6; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Failed 120–194 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Minority Committee Amendment 0540h

Spoke for the motionRep. Jason Bedrick (R - Rock 4) Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Knowles (D - Hills 27) Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0080h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 191–123 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawAug 5, 2008
HB 1146 (2008)Died
relative to immunity for school personnel using necessary force to protect pupils.
Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 190–132 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 18, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 18, 2008
HB 1222 (2008)Died
prohibiting writing a text message while driving.
Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 24) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0306h, 9–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 176–149 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33)

Spoke against the motionRep. Jennifer Brown (D - Straf 5)

Also spoke during this billRep. Jim Ryan (D - Merr 2)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1293 (2008)Died
relative to eligibility of dog and cat owners to participate in the state’s reduced fee companion animal population control program.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Animals

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0959h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0959h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0959h NT

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

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0837h, 14–5.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0837h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✕SenateMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawMay 14, 2008
HB 1322 (2008)Interim Study
relative to hearings for incapacitated persons admitted to state institutions by their guardians.
Rep. Baxley (Merr 6) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–7.

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 1354 (2008)Died
relative to security in the state house and legislative office building.
Rep. Eleanor Glynn Kjellman (D - Merr 5) House Legislative Administration Legislature

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 279–19 on a roll call

Also spoke during this billRep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 18, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 18, 2008
HB 1360-FN-A (2008)Died
repealing the court civil filing fee surcharge.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) House Ways and Means

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 181–144 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael Marsh (D - Rock 17)

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 18, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 18, 2008
HB 1395-FN (2008)Became Law
establishing the AIDS drug assistance program fund and relative to the membership of the health services planning and review board.
Rep. Joan Schulze (D - Hills 26) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJun 6, 2008
HB 1429 (2008)Died
relative to private landfills.
Rep. Martha McLeod (D - Graf 2) 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 0757h, 13–4; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0757h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1430 (2008)Became Law
relative to the application of animal cruelty laws to horse and dog race tracks.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Animals

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0663h, 9–5.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0663h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1434 (2008)Became Law
relative to the regional greenhouse gas initiative and authorizing a cap-and-trade program for controlling carbon dioxide emissions.
Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 7) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Mar 19

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓Law
HB 1436 (2008)Became Law
relative to requiring inclusion of an automatic continuation clause in collectively bargained agreements with public employees.
Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 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 0682h, 8–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 128–184 on a roll call

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep Price)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0682h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 180–126 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Gorman (D - Hills 31) Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16) Rep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJul 15, 2008✓LawJul 15, 2008
HB 1437 (2008)Died
establishing a committee to study whether the state of New Hampshire shall establish a policy that victims of negligent or intentional tortious acts shall recover losses incurred as a result of such acts.
Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–9.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✕SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawMay 1, 2008
HB 1439 (2008)Died
relative to a moratorium on large groundwater withdrawals intended for commercial bottling use.
Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–4; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Mar 19

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 19, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 19, 2008
HB 1448-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to documents prepared by the department of transportation and reimbursement fees for such documents.
Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0809h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0809h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
HB 1460 (2008)Died
requiring the public utilities commission provide cost recovery for construction of generation assets by Public Service Company of New Hampshire.
Rep. Lyle Bulis (R - Graf 1) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 176–148 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 29)

Spoke against the motionRep. Lyle Bulis (R - Graf 1) Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 5)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 18, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 18, 2008
HB 1478 (2008)Became Law
relative to the quorum for meetings of the equalization standards board, and relative to removal of a member of the assessing standards board or equalization standards board for absences.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–4.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 20, 2008✓LawAug 19, 2008
HB 1496-FN (2008)Interim Study
establishing motor vehicle learners' permits and relative to youth operators' licenses.
Rep. Evalyn Merrick (D - Coos 2) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2; 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 Mar 19

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008SenateMay 8, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1507 (2008)Died
exempting the land and buildings of Masonic lodges from property taxation.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 103–176 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 8)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 18, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 18, 2008
HB 1508-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to prohibited influence of voters and persons intending to vote and relative to the applicability of political advertising and push polling restrictions.
Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓Law
HB 1510-FN-A (2008)Interim Study
redefining tobacco products and increasing the tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes.
Rep. William Chase (D - Ches 1) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–5.

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 1526 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the use of images of New Hampshire residents who died in the line of duty.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0910h, 11–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0910h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

House Ways and Means 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, 2008HouseJun 13, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1537 (2008)Became Law
relative to the definition of milk.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0797h, 12–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0797h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawAug 5, 2008
HB 1547-FN-LOCAL (2008)Died
repealing a fee charged by the registry of deeds.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Ways and Means

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 203–125 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. William Butynski (D - Ches 1) Rep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Roger Wells (R - Rock 8) Rep. Priscilla Lockwood (R - Merr 9)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 18, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 18, 2008
HB 1549-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to the duration of the disability requirement for aid to the permanently and totally disabled.
Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 20–0.

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 1572-FN (2008)Died
establishing cancer research number plates.
Rep. Susan Kepner (D - Rock 15) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–6; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Mar 19

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 19, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 19, 2008
HB 1581-FN-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
relative to the formation of stormwater utility districts.
Rep. Thomas Fargo (D - Straf 4) 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 0704h, 9–7; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0704h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 163–113 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
HB 1583-FN (2008)Interim Study
requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.
Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 5) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0772h, 11–3.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Mar 19

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1589-FN (2008)Died
prohibiting the lethal injection of any substance as part of the abortion process.
Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) House Judiciary

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 206–109 on a roll call

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕HouseMar 18, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawMar 18, 2008
HB 1594-FN (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the current methods of funding the hazardous waste and hazardous materials programs in New Hampshire.
Rep. Richard Snow (D - Rock 1) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Mar 19

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
HB 1595-FN (2008)Died
relative to driver's license renewals by persons engaged in overseas government service.
Rep. Jim Ryan (D - Merr 2) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0899h, 13–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0899h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✕SenateMay 8, 2008Governor✕LawMay 8, 2008
HB 1596-FN-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
relative to fees charged by the motor vehicle division.
Rep. Robert Williams (D - Merr 11) House Ways and Means Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0841h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0841h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0841h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawSep 9, 2008
HB 1601-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to funding for certain capital projects of the Pease development authority, relative to reporting dates for the instream flow pilot program, and relative to certain requirements under the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorMay 1, 2008✓Law
HB 1604-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the electronic toll collection system.
Rep. James Cyr (D - Straf 3) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0906h, 11–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0906h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓Law
HB 1618-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to motor vehicle fees and motor vehicle violation fines and relative to appropriations from the highway fund.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Ways and Means Senate Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0840h, 18–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0840h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0907h, 11–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0907h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008SenateApr 17, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1623-FN (2008)Died
relative to the penalty for possession of marijuana.
Rep. Jeffrey Fontas (D - Hills 24) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–5; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 150–176 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Jason Bedrick (R - Rock 4) Rep. Jeffrey Fontas (D - Hills 24)

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 193–141 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 0625h

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✕SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawMay 1, 2008
HB 1628 (2008)Became Law
relative to renewable energy generation incentive programs.
Rep. Michael Kaelin (D - Hills 4) 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 0651h, 9–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0651h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 194–130 on a roll call

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
HB 1637 (2008)Became Law
relative to reports to the cancer registry and requiring the oversight committee on health and human services to study the frequency of unfilled prescriptions due to inadequate staffing in pharmacies and pharmacy closures.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0777h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0777h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–8.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1030h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 204–118 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8)

Spoke against the motionRep. Russell

Also spoke during this billRep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 23, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1643-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to medical benefits payment by the retirement system for eligible group I teachers and political subdivision employees in the retirement system.
Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 12) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House a Joint Committee of Executive Departments and Administration and Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0888h, 25–15.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0888h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawMay 21, 2008
HB 1644-FN-A (2008)Became Law
establishing a Coos county job creation tax credit.
Rep. Scott Merrick (D - Coos 2) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1018h, 16–2; 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 Mar 19

✓IntroducedFeb 6, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 9, 2008✓LawJun 9, 2008
HB 1645-FN-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
relative to administration of the New Hampshire retirement system and benefits for members.
Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House a Joint Committee of Executive Departments and Administration and Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1031h, 35–5.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1031h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 259–60 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 6, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 30, 2008✓Law
HB 1646 (2008)Became Law
relative to the 10-year transportation improvement plan.
Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 11) 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 1017h, 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Mar 19

✓IntroducedFeb 6, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 25, 2008✓LawAug 24, 2008
HB 1647-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to demand response program revenue.
Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 21) House Ways and Means Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0779h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0779h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 6, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1648-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to search and rescue response expenses of the fish and game department and relative to appropriating additional funding for certain fish and game programs.
Rep. David Kidder (R - Merr 1) Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0781h, 11–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0781h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓Introduced✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJun 6, 2008
HB 1651 (2008)Became Law
allowing municipalities in Coos county to offer property tax exemptions to foster commercial and industrial construction.
Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1024h, 12–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1024h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 13, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓Law
HB 1652-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to the state obligation for payment of the non-federal share of FEMA public assistance and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 12) House Finance Senate Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1009h, 21–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1009h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 13, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawMay 21, 2008
HB 432-FN (2008)Died
relative to certain on-premises beverage and liquor licenses.
Rep. Hector Velez (D - Hills 12) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Liquor and Beer

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0895h, 12–5; 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 Mar 19

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 19, 2008✕SenateMay 21, 2008Governor✕LawMay 21, 2008
HB 436 (2008)Became Law
expanding employee freedom of expression to all public employees.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJun 16, 2008
HB 502-FN-A-LOCAL (2008)Interim Study
extending Medicaid coverage through age 20 to individuals who were foster children and are attending postsecondary school.
Rep. Elizabeth Blanchard (D - Merr 10) House Children and Family Law Children

House Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 19–0.

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 4, 2007HouseApr 11, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 65 (2008)Became Law
relative to the Pease development authority.
Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 16) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 243–68 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Susan Kepner (D - Rock 15)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
HB 666-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the immunizations included for reimbursement in the animal population control program.
Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0880h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0880h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0880h NT

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
HB 686-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to the regulation of remotely readable devices and the illegal use of payment card scanning devices or reencoders.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0687h, 12–2; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0687h, 1021h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 209–121 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0687h NT and #1021h

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 690 (2008)Became Law
authorizing the commissioner of the department of employment security to adjust the discount rate and relative to auditable basis policies.
Rep. Jane Kelley (D - Rock 15) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
HB 781-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the duties of the department of safety and relative to emergency lights and warning lights.
Rep. John Flanders (R - Rock 8) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0859h, 13–3; 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 Mar 19

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawSep 9, 2008
HB 841 (2008)Died
relative to the appointment of parenting coordinators and establishing the family mediator and parenting coordinator certification board.
Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 5) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0957h, 12–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0957h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✕SenateMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawMay 14, 2008
HR 21 (2008)Adopted by House
urging Congress to oppose any attempt to remove the phrases “In God We Trust” and “E Pluribus Unum” from United States currency and coinage.
Rep. Howie Lund (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0177h, 10–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to Mar 19

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008
SB 173 (2008)Became Law
relative to regulation of private postsecondary career schools.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0879h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0879h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
SB 94 (2008)Became Law
establishing the department of information technology, relative to positions in the department of information technology, and the membership of the information technology council.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0962h, 23–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0962h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateFeb 15, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓Law