The House, Wednesday, June 4, 2008

The House took up 8 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 48
Assembled
6:45 PM
Votes Taken
12 roll calls, 3 divisions2 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 6:45 PM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Excused for the Day

Show the 22 members excusedDemocrat 11Republican 11

The journal records 22 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. Lars Christiansen (R - Hills 37) Rep. Claire Clarke (D - Merr 6) Rep. Peter Cote (D - Hills 25) Rep. Bruce Heald (R - Belk 3) Rep. Charlie Humphries (R - Merr 9) Rep. Stephen Johnson (D - Hills 13) Rep. Frank Case (R - Rock 1) Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) Rep. Marlene DeChane (D - Straf 3) Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27) Rep. Karen Hutchinson (R - Rock 3) Rep. Sid Lovett (D - Graf 8) Rep. Betsy McKinney (R - Rock 5) Rep. Joseph Miller (D - Straf 7) Rep. Stephen Pelkey (R - Ches 7) Rep. Stanley Plifka (D - Ches 4) Rep. John Reagan (R - Rock 1) Rep. Mary Sysyn (D - Hills 11) Rep. Joseph Guthrie (R - Rock 8) Rep. Charlotte Lister (D - Rock 4) Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27)

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 1640-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the classification of convicted sex offenders and offenders against children.
Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended 303–17 on a division

In the record: Motion to Suspend Rules

Motion to Discharge C of C and Request New C of C (Rep Kurk)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Motion to Suspend Rules (Reps Wallner & Hess)

Also spoke during this billRep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 23, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
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).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 101–250 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Betty Hall (I - Hills 5).

In the record: Motion to Remove from the Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008HouseApr 16, 2008
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 205–137 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9)

Also spoke during this billRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Failed 142–204 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37) Rep. Michael Rollo (D - Straf 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseJun 4, 2008Governor✕LawJun 4, 2008
SSHB 1-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to capital appropriations to the community college system, including the Pease campus renovation; relative to the bonding authority of the Pease development authority; relative to school building aid; relative to the secretary of state handling charge for electronic fee collection; and relative to certain fish and game programs and appropriations.
Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 12)

Introduce (Admit the bill to the chamber)

Motion Passed: Bill Introduced 178–109 on a division

In the record: Introduction

Motion to Adjourn

Motion Failed 106–197 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24).

Divide the Question (Vote on the parts separately)

Motion Failed 118–186 on a roll call

In the record: Divide Sections 1, 2, 3 & 4 Out (Rep Bergin)

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

Motion Failed 127–177 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2152h

Divide the Question (Vote on the parts separately)

Motion Failed 125–178 on a roll call

In the record: Divide Section 7 Out (Rep Hess)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 178–125 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJun 4, 2008✓HouseJun 4, 2008✓SenateJun 4, 2008✓GovernorJun 10, 2008✓Law
SSHR 1 (2008)Adopted by House
2008 Special Session Rules of the House

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

Motion Failed 151–162 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2149h

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted 182–91 on a roll call

In the record: Adoption of Rules

Adjournment

Motion Failed 132–182 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. M.Clark.

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

✓IntroducedJun 4, 2008✓HouseJun 4, 2008