The House, Wednesday, April 23, 2008

The House took up 41 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 33
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
6 divisions37 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered.

Excused for the Day

Show the 43 members excusedDemocrat 31Republican 11

The journal records 43 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. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 3) Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) Rep. Peter Cote (D - Hills 25) Rep. Paul Hackel (D - Hills 29) Rep. Charlie Humphries (R - Merr 9) Rep. Stephen Johnson (D - Hills 13) Rep. John Kelley (D - Hills 32) Rep. Carolyn Lisle (D - Hills 26) Rep. Mark Pearson (D - Rock 4) Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16) Rep. Gene Andersen (D - Graf 11) Rep. Beth Arsenault (D - Belk 9) Rep. Roger Berube (D - Straf 18) Rep. Deborah Billian (D - Straf 1) Rep. Donald Brueggemann (D - Merr 12) Rep. Jane Clemons (D - Hills 24) Rep. Russell Day (R - Hills 7) Rep. Baldwin Domingo (D - Straf 5) Rep. Marilinda Garcia (R - Rock 8) Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 11) Rep. Doreen Howard (D - Rock 12) Rep. Robert Introne (R - Rock 5) Rep. Melanie Levesque (D - Hills 26) Rep. Thomas Loll (D - Ches 6) Rep. Sid Lovett (D - Graf 8) Rep. Robert Matheson (D - Graf 4) Rep. Scott Merrick (D - Coos 2) Rep. Bennett Moore (D - Rock 15) Rep. Michael O'Brien (D - Hills 10) Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6) Rep. Stephen Pelkey (R - Ches 7) Rep. Robert Perry (D - Straf 3) Rep. Reardon, Rep. Sandra Reeves (R - Hills 8) Rep. Eric Rochette (D - Hills 20) Rep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16) Rep. Daniel Sullivan (D - Hills 8) Rep. Mary Sysyn (D - Hills 11) Rep. Saghir Tahir (R - Hills 9) Rep. Joy Tilton (D - Merr 3) Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 16) Rep. Joseph Guthrie (R - Rock 8) Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1)

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.

HA 1 (2008)Died
for the removal of Patricia C. Coffey, superior court justice, from office.
Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4) House Joint Committee on Address

Withdraw (The sponsor takes the bill back)

Motion Passed: Measure Withdrawn on a voice vote

In the record: Withdraw From Joint Committee (Reps Wallner and Hess)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Measure Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on the Table (Reps Wallner and Hess)

✓IntroducedMar 19, 2008HouseApr 23, 2008SenateGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1220 (2008)Died
establishing a commission to study the taxation of alternative fuel and electric-powered motor vehicles for the purpose of funding improvements to the state's highways and bridges.
Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Study Committees and Commissions

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs, Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Bouchard)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseJan 30, 2008✓SenateApr 10, 2008✕GovernorJun 27, 2008✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 315 (2008)Became Law
relative to criminal background checks of prospective municipal employees through the division of state police.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1192

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1192 (Rep Theberge)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateApr 10, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawSep 1, 2008
SB 158 (2008)Became Law
relative to review of activities affecting surface waters.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1307h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1307h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateJan 17, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawSep 5, 2008
SB 177 (2008)Became Law
relative to orders of reparation by the public utilities commission and penalties against public utilities.
Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) 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 1142h, 8–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1142h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateJan 23, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawAug 31, 2008
SB 318-FN (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the creation of an animal care worker classification.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1376h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1376h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1376h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
SB 319-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to third party liability and state recovery of public assistance.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1299h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1299h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawSep 5, 2008
SB 347 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study making changes to the New Hampshire accountancy act.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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 21, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawMay 12, 2008
SB 349 (2008)Became Law
allowing continuation of judicial retirement plan benefits for judges called to full-time active military duty.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 7, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawMay 21, 2008
SB 370 (2008)Became Law
relative to emergency powers of the supreme court.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1197h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1197h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateJan 23, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJul 7, 2008
SB 373 (2008)Became Law
relative to the application of the civil unions law to the retirement system.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1346h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1346h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1346h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2008
SB 376 (2008)Became Law
requiring local fire chiefs to annually inspect all school buildings within his or her jurisdiction and report on the condition of all such school buildings.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Education Senate Education

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 164–110 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 384 (2008)Became Law
relative to the repair of septic systems prior to the sale of waterfront property.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) 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 1309h, 13–6; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1309h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 176–122 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 385 (2008)Died
requiring pharmacies to report an inability to fill prescriptions.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 246–59 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. James Headd (R - Rock 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 7, 2008✕HouseApr 23, 2008Governor✕LawApr 23, 2008
SB 396 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the establishment of a statewide transportation policy.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–0.

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✓SenateMar 20, 2008HouseJun 11, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 442-FN (2008)Became Law
requiring that the proceeds of fees for motions to appear in court pro hac vice be paid into the law library revolving fund.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Finance Senate Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–8.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 181–105 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
SB 473 (2008)Died
naming the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Memorial in Hesky Park in the town of Meredith.
Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1367h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1367h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1367h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateJan 31, 2008✕HouseMay 21, 2008Governor✕LawMay 21, 2008
SB 489 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study erecting a fire tower on Copple Crown mountain in Brookfield.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawMay 12, 2008
SB 501-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to workers’ compensation on certain state projects, penalty collection powers of the department of labor and permanent impairment awards under workers’ 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1313h, 17–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1313h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1313h NT

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJun 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.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Carla Skinder (D - Sull 1)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 27, 2008✓LawJul 26, 2008
SB 518-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to agricultural restricted covenants.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Interim Study (IS), 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008HouseJun 13, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 523 (2008)Became Law
relative to requirements for the estuary alliance for sewage treatment to take and hold land.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 28, 2008✓LawJul 27, 2008
SB 525 (2008)Became Law
establishing the first Saturday in May as Emergency Medical Services Provider Recognition Day.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
SB 537 (2008)Died
relative to allowing the commissioner of the department of employment security to participate in a joint local employment dynamics program with the United States Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 147–166 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9)

Spoke against the motionRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on the Table (Rep Gorman)

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008HouseApr 23, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SCR 10 (2008)Adopted
urging the New Hampshire congressional delegation to actively seek an increase in federal funding for wastewater treatment facility improvements.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008