The House, Wednesday, February 18, 2009

The House took up 83 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 18
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
14 roll calls, 7 divisions66 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Jessie Osborne (D - Merr 12) 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).

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 2 (2009)Died
relating to funding of public education. Providing that the legislature shall define standards for education, determine the level of state funding thereof, establish standards of accountability, and allocate state funds in a manner that mitigates disparities in educational opportunity and fiscal capacity, provided that a reasonable share of state funds shall be distributed on a per pupil basis.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–9; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 231–117 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kimberly Shaw (D - Hills 26) Rep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 4)

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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateVoters
CACR 3 (2009)Died
relating to public schools. Providing that: it shall be the duty of the legislature to encourage the interest of literature and the sciences and all seminaries and public schools.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) House Education Constitutional Amendments

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 250–118 on a roll call

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateVoters
CACR 4 (2009)Died
relating to elections. Providing that certain persons may vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age.
Rep. Brendon Browne (D - Straf 4) House Election Law Constitutional Amendments

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0156h, 11–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0156h

Motion Failed 193–176 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #0156h

Spoke for the motionRep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 18) Rep. Kevin Hodges (D - Hills 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateVoters
CACR 5 (2009)Died
relating to funding for education. Providing that revenue from lotteries and games of chance may only be used for educational purposes.
Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) House Local and Regulated Revenues Constitutional Amendments

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateVoters
CACR 8 (2009)Died
relating to public education. Providing that the recognition of local control of education in the New Hampshire constitution is reestablished.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Education Constitutional Amendments

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 239–129 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateVoters
HB 103 (2009)Died
relative to paying discharged and laid off employees.
Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 1) 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 0290h, 12–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 163–198 on a roll call

In the record: Recommit (Rep W.O'Brien)

Spoke for the motionRep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 168–189 on a division

In the record: Laid on Table (Rep G.Daniels)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0290h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 194–164 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0290h (NT)

Spoke for the motionRep. James Craig (D - Hills 9) Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16) Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 4)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✕SenateMay 27, 2009Governor✕LawMay 27, 2009
HB 112 (2009)Became Law
relative to addresses on motor vehicle registrations.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0256h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0256h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 116 (2009)Became Law
relative to the membership of the legislative youth advisory council.
Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 5) House Children and Family Law Senate Executive Departments and Administration Legislature

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0242h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0242h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateApr 22, 2009✓GovernorMay 15, 2009✓LawMay 15, 2009
HB 119 (2009)Died
establishing a commission to consider the feasibility of adopting the Atlantic Daylight Savings Plan.
Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–9; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 280–77 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5) Rep. Reardon

Spoke against the motionRep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16) Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 140-FN (2010)Interim Study
making charter schools eligible for grants for leased space.
Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0165h, 13–7.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0165h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 159 (2009)Died
relative to the county tax payment by the town of Milan.
Rep. Paul Ingersoll (D - Coos 4) House Local and Regulated Revenues

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 182 (2009)Became Law
relative to fish and game department authorization to administer programs involving federal aid, and relative to biennial reports of the department.
Rep. John Henson (D - Rock 13) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0141h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0141h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓GovernorApr 17, 2009✓LawJun 16, 2009
HB 184-FN (2009)Died
authorizing the liquor commission to sell tobacco products at state liquor stores located on interstate highways.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Local and Regulated Revenues Liquor and Beer

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 23)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 188 (2009)Died
enabling municipalities to extend the veterans' property tax credit to all honorably discharged veterans.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6) House Local and Regulated Revenues Taxes - Local

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 216-FN (2010)Became Law
relative to fees for legal services rendered to workers' compensation claimants.
Rep. David Nixon (D - Hills 17) 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 0192h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0192h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 223-FN-LOCAL (2009)Became Law
changing the effective date for the implementation of the retirement system employer assessments for excess benefits.
Rep. Patricia McMahon (D - Merr 3) 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 0289h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0289h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0289h (NT)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓GovernorApr 13, 2009✓LawAug 29, 2008
HB 243 (2009)Became Law
authorizing the designation of special assistant attorneys general.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Judiciary

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0272h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0272h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateApr 22, 2009✓GovernorMay 15, 2009✓LawJul 14, 2009
HB 246 (2009)Died
relative to encouraging discretionary preservation easements for historic structures.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3) House Local and Regulated Revenues

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 265 (2009)Became Law
relative to proving qualifications to vote.
Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 200–161 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 276-FN (2010)Died
relative to challenges of voters.
Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0132h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0132h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 256–114 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 15)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✕GovernorFeb 12, 2010✕LawMay 19, 2010
HB 287-FN (2009)Died
relative to the sale of liquor by grocery and drug stores.
Rep. Delmar Burridge (D - Ches 3) House Local and Regulated Revenues Liquor and Beer

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 298 (2009)Died
excluding the value of a view from determination of market value for property tax assessments.
Rep. Karen Hutchinson (R - Rock 3) House Local and Regulated Revenues Taxes - Local

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 343 (2009)Died
relative to payroll deductions.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6) 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 0082h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0082h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✕SenateJun 3, 2009Governor✕LawJun 3, 2009
HB 383 (2009)Died
relative to passenger restraints.
Rep. Sally Kelly (D - Merr 7) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0252h, 11–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0252h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 197–155 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Sally Kelly (D - Merr 20) Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 8) Rep. Richard Komi (D - Hills 43) Rep. Frank Tupper (D - Merr 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 18) Rep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009SenateApr 29, 2009Governor✕LawOct 28, 2009
HB 392-FN (2009)Became Law
establishing an on-premises cigar, beverage, and liquor license.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Liquor and Beer

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0286h, 19–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0286h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0286h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorAug 7, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 407-FN (2009)Became Law
establishing a lobster and crab landing license, and increasing the fee for the nonresident commercial salt water license.
Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 9, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2009
HB 41 (2009)Became Law
allowing the executive director of fish and game to donate certain hunting and fishing permits to the wildlife heritage foundation of New Hampshire.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0161h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0161h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
HB 427-FN-A-LOCAL (2009)Died
relative to equine licenses.
Rep. Carla Skinder (D - Sull 1) House Local and Regulated Revenues

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 428-FN (2009)Died
relative to discounts on wine purchased from the liquor commission.
Rep. John Sedensky (R - Rock 8) House Local and Regulated Revenues Liquor and Beer

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 441-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to CART providers and sign language interpreters, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 7) House Education Senate Education

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0221h, 20–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0221h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJul 15, 2009
HB 451 (2009)Became Law
authorizing a transaction fee for license agents electronically issuing fish and game licenses.
Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓GovernorApr 17, 2009✓LawJun 16, 2009
HB 454-FN (2009)Died
relative to a lottery ticket to benefit homeless veterans' programs.
Rep. Frank Emiro (R - Rock 3) House Local and Regulated Revenues

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 455-FN (2009)Died
relative to a lottery ticket to benefit the state veterans council.
Rep. Frank Emiro (R - Rock 3) House Local and Regulated Revenues

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 466-FN-A (2009)Died
establishing a safari fee on owners of big game hunting preserves.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 15) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Fish & Game

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–1; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 320–38 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. John Henson (D - Rock 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Carr (D - Ches 4) Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 51-FN-A (2009)Died
reestablishing the initial monthly gross charge exemption to the communications services tax.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the House on a voice vote

In the record: Remove from Table (Reps Wallner and Packard)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 202–159 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 521-FN (2009)Died
relative to funding for students eligible for the free and reduced-price meal program.
Rep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 152–220 on a roll call

In the record: Recommit (Rep B.Ward)

Spoke for the motionRep. Brien Ward (R - Graf 1)

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 237–138 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Judith Reever (D - Belk 4) Rep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 545-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to the wildlife damage control program in the fish and game department.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓GovernorJun 15, 2009✓LawAug 14, 2009
HB 56-FN (2009)Became Law
renaming a bridge to honor U. S. Navy Seal Daniel Healy.
Rep. Frank Emiro (R - Rock 3) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Memorials

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0001h, 11–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0001h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. John Graham (R - Hills 7)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓GovernorApr 23, 2009✓LawApr 23, 2009
HB 564-FN (2010)Interim Study
relative to ramp/lift equipped van parking spaces.
Rep. Michael O'Brien (D - Hills 26) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Motor Vehicles

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0278h, 20–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0278h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010SenateApr 14, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 599-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to reclassification of the position of forensic toxicologist in the department of safety.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateApr 29, 2009✓GovernorMay 22, 2009✓LawMay 22, 2009
HB 602-FN-A (2010)Died
relative to costs associated with cashing payroll checks.
Rep. Rip Holden (R - Hills 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0261h, 18–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0261h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✕SenateJan 13, 2010Governor✕LawJan 13, 2010
HB 608-FN (2009)Became Law
establishing a committee to oversee the design and construction of a public works employee memorial for public works employees who died in the course of performing public duties.
Rep. Alfred Lerandeau (D - Ches 6) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0259h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0259h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 15, 2009✓LawAug 14, 2009
HB 640-FN (2009)Died
relative to speed limits and keeping right except to pass.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 231–102 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. C. Pennington Brown (D - Rock 9)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 688 (2009)Became Law
relative to the chartered public school approval process and relative to open enrollment schools.
Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0230h, 17–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0230h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
HB 689-FN-A-LOCAL (2010)Died
directing aid to isolated small schools.
Rep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 7) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0250h, 18–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0250h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseJan 6, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 6, 2010
HB 86 (2009)Became Law
allowing towns to issue citations and accept pleas by mail for local ordinance violations.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) 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 0004h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0004h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0004h (NT)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateMay 6, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 91 (2009)Died
allowing municipalities to extend the veterans' tax credit to veterans who do not have service in a war or conflict, and relative to the definition of veteran.
Rep. Frank Emiro (R - Rock 3) House Local and Regulated Revenues Taxes - Local

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✕HouseFeb 18, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 18, 2009
HB 98 (2009)Became Law
relative to reinstatement of lapsed licenses of speech-language pathologists.
Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22) 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 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJun 22, 2009✓LawAug 21, 2009
SB 38 (2009)Became Law
relative to placing vote tallies on town and school district ballots.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) 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 0326h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0326h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 4, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓GovernorFeb 20, 2009✓LawFeb 20, 2009