The House, Wednesday, May 14, 2008

The House took up 55 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 40
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
12 roll calls, 6 divisions51 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Joseph Miller (D - Straf 7) 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 17 members excusedRepublican 9Democrat 8

The journal records 17 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. Peter Cote (D - Hills 25) Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) Rep. Bruce Heald (R - Belk 3) Rep. Charlie Humphries (R - Merr 9) Rep. Stephen Johnson (D - Hills 13) Rep. Kevin Camm (R - Rock 8) Rep. Peyton Hinkle (R - Hills 19) Rep. Paul Ingersoll (D - Coos 4) Rep. Angeline Kopka (D - Hills 28) Rep. Robert Matheson (D - Graf 4) Rep. Chris Nevins (R - Rock 15) Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 9) Rep. Eric Rochette (D - Hills 20) Rep. Yvonne Thomas (D - Coos 3) Rep. Dennis Vachon (D - Straf 3) Rep. Joseph Guthrie (R - Rock 8) Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3)

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 34 (2008)Died
relating to funding of public education. Providing that the general court shall define an adequate education and distribute state funds for public education in a manner that alleviates local disparities.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Finance Senate Judiciary

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1795h, 20–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Failed 140–222 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 1795h

Spoke for the motionRep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) Rep. Don Petterson (D - Rock 10) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10) Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 26)

Spoke against the motionRep. Judith Reever (D - Belk 4) Rep. William Denley (R - Carr 5) Rep. David Kidder (R - Merr 5) Rep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 23) Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 6) Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 30–320 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Richard Snow (D - Rock 1).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1812h

Spoke for the motionRep. Richard Snow (D - Rock 1)

Lay the Motion on the Table (Set the motion aside)

Motion Failed 171–168 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. D.Eaton.

In the record: Motion to Lay on the Table

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 124–213 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1856h

Spoke for the motionRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37) Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 107–228 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1847h

Spoke for the motionRep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 15) Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3) Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)

Indefinitely Postpone (Kill the bill and bar its subject for the term)

Motion Failed 129–210 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. M.Clark.

In the record: Motion to Indefinitely Postpone

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 97–238 on a roll call

Spoke against the motionRep. Roger Wells (R - Rock 8) Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16) Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 15)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Peterson)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 252–80 on a division

In the record: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Rowe)

Print the Debate (Keep the speeches in the journal)

Motion Failed 65–269 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6).

In the record: Print entire debate in permanent journal

The docket has no line for this vote: the question is as the General Court’s roll-call file words it.

Also spoke during this billRep. Andrew Peterson (R - Hills 3) Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedFeb 7, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✕HouseMay 14, 2008Voters
HB 1227 (2008)Became Law
clarifying when persons elected may assume certain offices.
Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 2) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

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 and Requests a Committee of Conference (Rep Clemons)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
HB 1231 (2008)Became Law
repealing the advisory panel on cancer and chronic diseases and the tobacco use advisory committee and relative to the New Hampshire comprehensive cancer plan.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1638

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1638 NT (Rep Rosenwald)

Spoke for the motionRep. Cindy Rosenwald

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓Law
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1494

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1494 NT (Rep Rosenwald)

Spoke for the motionRep. Cindy Rosenwald

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJun 6, 2008
HB 1610-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to motor carriers.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1488

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1488 (Rep Ryan)

Spoke for the motionRep. Jim Ryan (D - Merr 2)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1706

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1706 NT (Rep Abbott)

Spoke for the motionRep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12)

✓Introduced✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJun 6, 2008
HB 233-FN-A (2008)Died
specifying compensation for ballot law commissioners.
Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 2) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1414

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment #1414 NT (Rep Clemons)

Spoke for the motionRep. Jane Clemons (D - Hills 24)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 16, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008Governor✕Law
HB 765-FN (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the financial liability for placement of a child with a disability.
Rep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15) House Education Senate Education 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 and Requests a Committee of Conference (Rep Rous)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawJun 27, 2008
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

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 and Requests a Committee of Conference (Reps Ryan and Almy)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawSep 9, 2008
HB 91-FN (2008)Died
relative to lobbyist registration and statements, repealing the restriction on simultaneous employment and public service, and relative to regulation of volunteer public service.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) House Legislative Administration Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1390

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment #1390 NT (Rep M.Rollo)

Spoke for the motionRep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) Rep. Michael Rollo (D - Straf 2)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008Governor✕Law
SB 199 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the assessment of property subject to a housing subsidy restriction.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Housing

House Municipal and County Government recommended Interim Study (IS), 12–3.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateJan 17, 2008HouseJun 11, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 210-FN (2008)Died
relative to making various changes to the regulation of plumbers and water treatment technicians by the board of licensing and regulation of plumbers.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateJan 17, 2008✕HouseMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawMay 14, 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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1774h, 9–4; 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 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1663h, 10–2; 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 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓Law
SB 321 (2008)Became Law
relative to construction or renovation of regional vocational centers, transferring certain positions from the pari-mutuel commission to the department of safety, requiring certain operating budget reductions, relative to revenues and expenditures, and legalizing certain meetings.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Finance Senate Finance Children

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1790h, 24–0.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 139–181 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1855h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 134–178 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1879h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9)

Divide the Question (Vote on the parts separately)

Motion Failed 126–183 on a division

In the record: Divide the Question, Sections 15-17 (Rep Hutchinson)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1790h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 190–120 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1790h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1726h, 16–7.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1726h

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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–5.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 337-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to notification requirements for home education programs, adding legislative members to the home education advisory council, and establishing a commission to examine New Hampshire’s home education statutes.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1658h, 9–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 157–198 on a division

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1658h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 188–168 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1658h (New Title)

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Jane Beaulieu (D - Hills 19) Rep. John Henson (D - Rock 13)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJul 7, 2008
SB 341 (2008)Died
prohibiting digital advertising devices on certain highways.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) 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 1707h, 11–5.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawJun 4, 2008
SB 342-FN-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
establishing a mechanism for expediting relief from municipal actions which deny, impede, or delay qualified proposals for workforce housing.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Housing

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1657h, 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 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 30, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2009
SB 359 (2008)Became Law
updating the health curriculum requirements for public school students and requiring the state board of education to provide for procedures through which students may be excused from course requirements relating to health and sex education on religious grounds without penalty.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1664h, 13–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1664h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawAug 23, 2008
SB 374 (2008)Died
relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1655h, 9–7.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1655h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 198–136 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✕HouseMay 21, 2008Governor✕LawMay 21, 2008
SB 381 (2008)Became Law
relative to conservation commissions.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) 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 1485h, 11–3; 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 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 383 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) 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 1787h, 7–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJul 7, 2008
SB 403 (2008)Became Law
relative to the commission to study issues relating to stormwater.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1604h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1604h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1604h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓Law
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 Ways and Means 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 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
SB 412 (2008)Interim Study
establishing the office of technology development and telecommunications planning and the position of director of telecommunications in the department of resources and economic development.
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 Interim Study (IS), 11–0.

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 13, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 419 (2008)Died
relative to the duties of the energy planning and advisory board and restructuring policy principles.
Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawMay 14, 2008
SB 422 (2008)Became Law
adding an energy section to zoning and planning master plans.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1173h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1173h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 7, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawAug 25, 2008
SB 425 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the data collection practices of health care providers and relative to the development of a comprehensive uninsured health care database.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 15–0.

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 13, 2008HouseJun 13, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 428 (2008)Died
establishing a commission to study the funding of vaccines for children who are not covered by private health insurance.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) 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), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✕HouseMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawMay 14, 2008
SB 451 (2008)Became Law
authorizing rate recovery for electric public utilities investments in distributed energy resources.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) 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 1727h, 8–1; 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 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawSep 9, 2008
SB 460 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the definition of surviving issue.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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 463 (2008)Died
establishing an investment committee and an audit committee in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) 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 1702h, 13–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1702h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 269–90 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1702h (New Title)

Spoke for the motionRep. Patricia McMahon (D - Merr 3) Rep. Anne-Marie Irwin (D - Hills 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Sullivan (D - Hills 8) Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateJan 31, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008Governor✕Law
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 Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1698h, 12–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1698h

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 472 (2008)Became Law
relative to consumer protection from certain practices of payday loan, small loan, and title loan lenders and establishing a commission to study access to consumer credit for people in New Hampshire.
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 1541h, 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1541h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 246–104 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓Law
SB 479 (2008)Died
relative to the vote required for passage of school bonds.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✕HouseMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawMay 15, 2008
SB 482 (2008)Died
relative to ethical standards for volunteer service in the executive branch.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Legislative Administration Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs

House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1725h, 10–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseJun 4, 2008Governor✕LawJun 4, 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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1672h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1672h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1672h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateJan 23, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 10, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
SB 492 (2008)Became Law
relative to persons designated to fill vacancies on the ballot and relative to recount requests by candidates.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1223h, 10–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 7, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawSep 9, 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 21–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
SB 508-FN-LOCAL (2008)Died
relative to municipal deposits.
Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) 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 1652h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1652h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1652h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✕HouseMay 21, 2008Governor✕LawMay 21, 2008
SB 512-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to emergency management powers.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) 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 1536h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1536h, 1864h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments #1536h and #1864h

Also spoke during this billRep. Robert Bridgham (D - Carr 2)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJun 26, 2008
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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1687h, 16–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1543h, 17–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 526 (2008)Became Law
relative to the death benefit for police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
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 1572h, 15–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1572h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1522h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1522h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 23, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
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 Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1715h, 15–0.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 1715h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Amendment #1715h (New Title)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1715h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1715h (New Title)

✓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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1512h, 14–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 541 (2008)Interim Study
relative to an expedited process for certificate of need review and membership of the health services planning and review board.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedFeb 21, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008HouseJun 13, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008