The House, Thursday, April 9, 2009

The House took up 15 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 33
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
17 roll calls, 5 divisions6 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Dennis Fields (R - Belk 4) 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).

Excused for the Day

Show the 19 members excusedRepublican 11Democrat 8

The journal records 19 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. David Boutin (R - Merr 9) Rep. Roger Hebert (D - Hills 12) Rep. Jean Jeudy (D - Hills 10) Rep. Anthony Maiola (R - Sull 2) Rep. Calvin Pratt (R - Hills 6) Rep. Elisabeth Sanders (R - Rock 12) Rep. Nancy Carlson (D - Ches 6) Rep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6) Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6) Rep. Michael Farley (D - Hills 15) Rep. Kevin Hodges (D - Hills 7) Rep. Doreen Howard (D - Rock 12) Rep. Thomas Howard (R - Sull 9) Rep. Stephen Nedeau (R - Belk 3) Rep. Mark Preston (D - Rock 20) Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10) Rep. Roger Wells (R - Rock 8) Rep. Julie Brown (R - Straf 1) Rep. Russell Day (R - Hills 7)

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 2-FN-A-LOCAL (2009)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.
Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1197h, 14–9; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 179–161 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Majority Committee Amendment 1197h

Spoke for the motionRep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. W. Douglas Scamman (R - Rock 13)

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

Motion Failed 175–185 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1282h

Spoke for the motionRep. David Hess (R - Merr 24) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Nancy Elliot, Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Walsh (D - Hills 11)

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

Motion Failed 179–183 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1229h

Spoke for the motionRep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Hatch (D - Coos 6)

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

Motion Failed 158–197 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1227h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Bonnie Mitchell (D - Ches 7)

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

Motion Failed 165–191 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. David Kidder (R - Merr 5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1228h

Spoke for the motionRep. David Kidder (R - Merr 5) Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Johnson (D - Belk 5)

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

Motion Failed 165–194 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 6).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1211h

Spoke for the motionRep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11)

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

Motion Failed 163–194 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 13).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1230h

Spoke for the motionRep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 39)

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

Motion Failed 153–198 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1301h

Spoke for the motionRep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 3)

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

Motion Failed 110–238 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Peyton Hinkle (R - Hills 19).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1299h

Spoke for the motionRep. Peyton Hinkle (R - Hills 19)

Spoke against the motionRep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 18)

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 182–165 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1197h and 1235h

Spoke for the motionRep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 30, 2009✓Law
HB 25-FN-A (2009)Became Law
making appropriations for capital improvements.
Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 11) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget State Government

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1177h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1177h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 30, 2009✓Law
HB 383 (2009)Died
relative to passenger restraints.
Rep. Sally Kelly (D - Merr 7) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0619h, 11–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 312–12 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Majority Committee Amendment 0619h

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0619h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 169–151 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Sally Kelly (D - Merr 20) Rep. John Henson (D - Rock 13) Rep. William Hatch (D - Coos 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 15) Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 18)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009SenateApr 29, 2009Governor✕LawOct 28, 2009
HB 391 (2009)Became Law
authorizing the department of transportation to convey a portion of interstate highways to the bureau of turnpikes, redefining the eastern New Hampshire turnpike, providing for the maintenance and funding of a portion of the eastern New Hampshire turnpike, increasing the aggregate amount of bonds the state may issue, and authorizing the department of transportation to install open road tolling.
Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 11) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1137h, 25–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1137h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 252–84 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1137h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 30, 2009✓LawJun 30, 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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1147h, 16–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1147h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–2.

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 420-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to the determination of gainful occupation for a group II member receiving an accidental disability retirement allowance from the retirement system.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0898h, 23–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0898h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 270–65 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2009
HB 468-FN-LOCAL (2009)Died
relative to caps on total billings by the state to the counties for nursing home care.
Rep. Jessie Osborne (D - Merr 12) House Municipal and County Government Senate Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1136h, 25–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1136h, 1149h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments #1136h and #1149h

Also spoke during this billRep. Jessie Osborne (D - Merr 12)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009SenateMay 20, 2009Governor✕LawOct 28, 2009
HB 481-FN-A (2009)Became Law
establishing a recreational saltwater license for taking finfish in coastal and estuarine waters.
Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0767h, 15–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0767h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 203–96 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 15, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 601-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to claims for compensation from the victims' assistance fund.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 15) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

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

Motion Failed 122–178 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1300h

Spoke for the motionRep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 181–114 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Ron Mack (D - Hills 1)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
HB 632-FN (2009)Died
relative to including fully certified police officers of the New Hampshire hospital campus force in group II of the retirement system.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 224–99 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) Rep. Anne-Marie Irwin (D - Hills 3)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseApr 9, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawApr 9, 2009
HB 647-FN (2009)Died
relative to motor vehicle fines and violations.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Motor Vehicles

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1116h, 12–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Failed 137–153 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4) Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 18)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

In the record: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Bettencourt)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 99–188 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseApr 9, 2009SenateGovernor✕LawApr 9, 2009