The House, Wednesday, April 16, 2008

The House took up 82 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 31
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
7 roll calls, 6 divisions69 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Eric Anderson (R - Merr 13) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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 23 members excusedDemocrat 15Republican 8

The journal records 23 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. Ronald Belanger (R - Rock 8) Rep. Carolyn Brown (R - Carr 1) Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 21) Rep. Peter Cote (D - Hills 25) Rep. Charlie Humphries (R - Merr 9) Rep. Stephen Johnson (D - Hills 13) Rep. John Kelley (D - Hills 32) Rep. Seth Marshall (D - Hills 23) Rep. Don Petterson (D - Rock 10) Rep. Nancy Warren (D - Straf 1) Rep. Roger Berube (D - Straf 18) Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 3) Rep. James Garrity (R - Rock 6) Rep. Virginia Heard (D - Carr 3) Rep. Jean Jeudy (D - Hills 10) Rep. Angeline Kopka (D - Hills 28) Rep. Nickolas Levasseur (D - Hills 11) Rep. Carolyn Lisle (D - Hills 26) Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19) Rep. Michael O'Brien (D - Hills 10) Rep. Michael Reuschel (D - Hills 14) Rep. Eric Rochette (D - Hills 20) Rep. Joseph Guthrie (R - Rock 8)

What the House Did That Day

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

HB 1295 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study issues relating to stormwater.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1114

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1114 (Rep Spang)

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseJan 30, 2008✓SenateMar 27, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawMay 21, 2008
HB 1584-FN-A (2008)Became Law
creating a commission to study the recycling and disposal of electronic waste.
Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1240

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1240 (Rep Kaen)

Spoke for the motionRep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 5)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateApr 10, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawMay 12, 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.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0177h

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0177h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008
HR 24 (2008)Died
petitioning Congress to commence impeachment procedures.
Rep. Betty Hall (I) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled 227–95 on a roll call

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

Also spoke during this billRep. Betty Hall (I - Hills 5) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24) Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16) Rep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseApr 16, 2008
HR 25 (2008)Died
urging Congress to fully implement the Secure Fence Act of 2006.
Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommit (Rep Roberts)

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseMay 15, 2008
HR 31 (2008)Adopted by House
memorializing state Representative Robert W. Forsing of Raymond

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedApr 16, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008
SB 103-FN-LOCAL (2008)Died
establishing a committee to generate and evaluate solutions for maintaining emergency access on class VI and private roads.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateJan 2, 2008✕HouseApr 16, 2008Governor✕LawApr 16, 2008
SB 142 (2008)Became Law
relative to the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons by the real estate commission.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) 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 4, 2007✓SenateJan 2, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
SB 212-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the regulation of home inspectors.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) 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 1266h, 10–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1266h, 1333h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 231–106 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments #1266h and #1333h

Also spoke during this billRep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateJan 17, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
SB 300-FN-A (2008)Interim Study
relative to death benefits for corrections officers killed in the line of duty.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–6.

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 7, 2008HouseJun 13, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 310-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to changes to games of chance.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1277h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1277h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
SB 316-FN (2008)Interim Study
expanding a death benefit for police officers and firefighters to emergency medical technicians.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration 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, 2008✓SenateFeb 7, 2008HouseJun 13, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 317-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the sale of tobacco products and the appeals process concerning the seizure of illegal tobacco products.
Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Liquor and Beer

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1191h, 15–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1191h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 226–112 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓Law
SB 324-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to substance abuse services within the department of health and human services.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) 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 1248h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1248h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1248h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJul 2, 2008
SB 327-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to compensation for state employees injured in the line of duty.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) 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 1249h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1249h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 328 (2008)Became Law
relative to civil forfeitures for certain waste disposal violations.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 332-FN (2008)Became Law
prohibiting the disposal of human remains through a reductive process utilizing alkaline hydrolysis in New Hampshire and establishing a committee to examine the practice of resomation.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1286h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1286h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 288–42 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1286h NT

Spoke for the motionRep. Ruth Bleyler (D - Graf 9)

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
SB 338 (2008)Became Law
relative to the Hampton Beach capital improvement fund.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1258h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1258h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
SB 346-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the regulation of fuel gas fitters by the state fire marshal.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 356-FN (2008)Died
prohibiting offenders against children from participating in or being a spectator at certain activities or events.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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✓SenateMar 6, 2008✕HouseApr 16, 2008Governor✕LawApr 16, 2008
SB 361 (2008)Became Law
relative to the widening of Interstate 93.
Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19) 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 1242h, 12–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1242h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 3, 2008✓LawJul 3, 2008
SB 363 (2008)Became Law
requiring youth operators and passengers of OHRVs and snowmobiles to wear approved protective headgear.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1182h, 12–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1182h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 218–113 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Howard Cunningham (D - Carr 3) Rep. Jim Ryan (D - Merr 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 365 (2008)Died
relative to the commission to study childhood lead poisoning prevention laws, policies, and standards in New Hampshire.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseApr 16, 2008Governor✕LawApr 16, 2008
SB 366 (2008)Became Law
relative to the operation of the state suggestion and extraordinary service award program.
Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateJan 31, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
SB 372 (2008)Became Law
relative to membership of the heating system certification advisory committee.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1178h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1178h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
SB 375-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
allowing veterinarians to inform town and city clerks about dogs that have been euthanized or died during treatment.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Animals

House Municipal and County Government 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✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
SB 377 (2008)Became Law
relative to the application of the prudent investor rule to town trust funds.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1127h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1127h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateJan 23, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawAug 25, 2008
SB 379 (2008)Became Law
relative to boating while intoxicated and transporting alcoholic beverages by a minor.
Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19) House Transportation Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1272h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1272h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJul 2, 2008
SB 390 (2008)Became Law
establishing a suicide prevention council.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) 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 1185h, 18–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1185h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawAug 25, 2008
SB 404 (2008)Became Law
allowing dental school graduates to practice in an approved dental residency program.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) 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✓SenateFeb 7, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
SB 409 (2008)Became Law
relative to conservation and preservation restrictions.
Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawAug 2, 2008
SB 410 (2008)Became Law
relative to the conditions for issuance of a cremation certificate and relative to the medical examiner’s statute.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
SB 413 (2008)Became Law
relative to the administrative fee for certain disposals of state lands.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1116h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1116h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1116h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateJan 31, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawSep 5, 2008
SB 430 (2008)Became Law
relative to cemeteries and mausoleums.
Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1139h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1139h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawAug 31, 2008
SB 434 (2008)Died
relative to providers of electronic communication services and an extension for compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005.
Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✕HouseApr 16, 2008Governor✕LawApr 16, 2008
SB 437 (2008)Became Law
relative to access to voter information.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1164h, 11–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1164h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1164h NT

Spoke for the motionRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. Jane Clemons (D - Hills 24)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorMay 5, 2008✓LawMay 5, 2008
SB 438 (2008)Died
relative to contractor accountability and disclosure in the public works construction procurement process.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseApr 16, 2008Governor✕LawApr 16, 2008
SB 439 (2008)Became Law
relative to money transmitters and mortgage servicing companies.
Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Banking and Finance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1287h, 14–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1287h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 440 (2008)Became Law
relative to requiring occupational boards and commissions to include relevant military experience or training in satisfying requirements for engaging in a regulated profession.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) 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 1158h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1158h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 8, 2008
SB 465 (2008)Became Law
relative to the laws regulating trusts and trust companies in New Hampshire.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1312h, 14–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1312h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawSep 9, 2008
SB 490-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to fees for special number plates for veterans and relative to vehicle registration fees for disabled veterans and former prisoners of war.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation 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✓SenateJan 23, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 10, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
SB 493 (2008)Died
allowing certain tax exempt organizations to be defined as charitable organizations for purposes of games of chance operations.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 276–39 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15) Rep. Roger Wells (R - Rock 8)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✕HouseApr 16, 2008Governor✕LawApr 16, 2008
SB 500-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to certain insurance fraud and establishing a task force on employee misclassification.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1291h, 14–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1291h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1291h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
SB 502-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to unemployment compensation.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 219–113 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Gorman (D - Hills 31)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16) Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
SB 506 (2008)Became Law
naming the Elm Street bridge in Newport after Specialist Justin A. Rollins.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Public Works and Highways Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Memorials

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 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 First Bill on Next Regular Calendar (Rep Bouchard)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 27, 2008✓LawJul 26, 2008
SB 507-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to criminal street gangs and establishing a commission to study the scope of criminal street gang violence in New Hampshire and methods of addressing such violence.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) 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 1288h, 17–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1288h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1288h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
SB 513-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to fighting animals.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1204h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1204h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 516-FN-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
relative to aid for county bridges.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1213h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1213h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
SB 519-FN (2008)Became Law
imposing a per diem fine on dam owners and operators for failure to repair damage.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1303h, 15–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1303h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 175–126 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 520-FN-A (2008)Became Law
requiring the state veterans council to issue a state veterans handbook biennially and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 7, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
SB 521-FN (2008)Became Law
increasing the maximum scholarship amount available from the national guard scholarship fund.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateJan 23, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
SB 522-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to licensing requirements for small quantity biodiesel producers and distributors and prohibiting the sale or delivery of biodiesel not meeting the state ASTM standard.
Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7) House Public Works and Highways Senate Executive Departments and Administration Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1308h, 13–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1308h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 528-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to a mercury-added thermostat collection program.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1284h, 10–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1284h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 213–129 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 23, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
SB 530-FN-A-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
relative to kindergarten aid.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1268h, 13–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 137–199 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep Hess)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1268h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 203–135 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Judith Reever (D - Belk 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Carson, Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
SB 531 (2008)Became Law
relative to making capital appropriations for the Hillsborough north superior court and the Manchester district court family division and lapsing certain prior capital appropriations, and relative to the venue for civil and criminal cases in Hillsborough county.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Judiciary Senate Capital Budget

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1194h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1194h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #1194h NT

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
SB 532 (2008)Became Law
relative to administrative fines under the indoor smoking act.
Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1292h, 13–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1292h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 533 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study age-based driver's license renewal testing.
Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Study Committees and Commissions

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1206h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1206h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1206h NT

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
SB 536-FN (2008)Became Law
reclassifying certain positions in the insurance department.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1149h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1149h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawSep 9, 2008
SB 539-FN-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
relative to the cost of an adequate education and provision of fiscal capacity disparity aid.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1269h, 13–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1269h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 209–144 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kimberly Shaw (D - Hills 26) Rep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Pamela Price (R - Hills 26) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24)

✓IntroducedFeb 21, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJun 10, 2008✓Law
SB 90-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the penalty for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) 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 1170h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1170h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateJan 23, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SCR 5 (2008)Adopted
urging that federal, state, and local governments work with broadcasters and consumer groups to inform New Hampshire residents of the 2009 digital broadcast conversion.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateJan 31, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008
SCR 8 (2008)Adopted
urging the United States Department of Defense to restore the designations of Prisoner of War and Missing in Action to those servicemen and servicewomen who are missing in operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateJan 23, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008