The House, Wednesday, April 29, 2009

The House took up 20 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 37
Assembled
1:00 PM
Votes Taken
4 roll calls, 1 division16 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 1:00 PM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Richard Komi (D - Hills 43) 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 47 members excusedDemocrat 25Republican 22

The journal records 47 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 Boisvert (D - Hills 45) Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) Rep. Roger Hebert (D - Hills 12) Rep. John Henson (D - Rock 13) Rep. Angeline Kopka (D - Hills 28) Rep. Anthony Maiola (R - Sull 2) Rep. Barbara McCarthy (D - Rock 5) Rep. Evalyn Merrick (D - Coos 2) Rep. Calvin Pratt (R - Hills 6) Rep. Elisabeth Sanders (R - Rock 12) Rep. Carol Williams (D - Hills 14) Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 27) Rep. Carole Brown (D - Merr 8) Rep. Brendon Browne (D - Straf 4) Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) Rep. Gene Charron (R - Rock 4) Rep. Jane Clemons (D - Hills 24) Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) Rep. Russell Day (R - Hills 7) Rep. Baldwin Domingo (D - Straf 5) Rep. Patricia Dowling (R - Rock 6) Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 4) Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9) Rep. Pamela Hubbard (D - Straf 12) Rep. Gina Hutchinson (D - Rock 5) Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16) Rep. Robert Introne (R - Rock 5) Rep. John Knowles (D - Hills 27) Rep. Mary Ann Knowles (D - Hills 37) Rep. Roland LaPlante (D - Hills 35) Rep. Anthony Matarazzo (D - Hills 20) Rep. Lucy Mears (D - Coos 4) Rep. Scott Merrick (D - Coos 2) Rep. Amy Perkins (R - Rock 20) Rep. Lawrence Perkins (R - Rock 20) Rep. Mark Preston (D - Rock 20) Rep. Dennis Reed (R - Merr 2) Rep. John Sedensky (R - Rock 13) Rep. Timothy Soucy (D - Merr 21) Rep. Jayne Spaulding (R - Hills 18) Rep. James Sullivan (R - Rock 1) Rep. Kathleen Taylor (D - Graf 2) Rep. Brien Ward (R - Graf 1) Rep. Roger Wells (R - Rock 8) Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) Rep. Laura Gandia (R - Hills 27) Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 6)

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 9 (2009)Died
relating to term of office. Providing that beginning with the 2012 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Constitutional Amendments

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–8; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 186–151 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37) Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) Rep. Sandra Keans (D - Straf 23)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✕HouseApr 29, 2009Voters
HB 105 (2009)Became Law
relative to voting machines for the counting of ballots.
Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 7) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Elections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1381s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1381s (Rep Pierce)

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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 12, 2009✓SenateApr 22, 2009✓GovernorJun 9, 2009✓LawAug 8, 2009
SB 100-FN (2009)Died
relative to home improvement contracts.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 183–155 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Susi Nord (D - Rock 1) Rep. James Craig (D - Hills 9)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 109–222 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Winters)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✕HouseApr 29, 2009Governor✕LawApr 29, 2009
SB 111 (2009)Became Law
(NewTitle) authorizing the governor to appoint a public member to the rail transit authority.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Transportation

House Transportation 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✓SenateFeb 18, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorMay 22, 2009✓LawMay 22, 2009
SB 114 (2009)Became Law
relative to the threshold for notification for lead levels and a window replacement program.
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 Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1331h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1331h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
SB 116 (2009)Became Law
repealing the prohibition on political contributions by insurance companies.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–7; 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 Regular Place on Next Calendar (Rep Pierce)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 18, 2009✓HouseMay 6, 2009✓GovernorJun 12, 2009✓LawJun 12, 2009
SB 127 (2009)Became Law
making renewable energy facilities eligible for certain bonds issued by municipalities and business and industrial development authorities.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 7) Rep. Stella Scamman (R - Rock 13)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 1, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorMay 22, 2009✓LawJul 21, 2009
SB 133-FN (2009)Became Law
eliminating plate fees for purple heart special number plates and Pearl Harbor survivor special number plates and authorizing purple heart special number plates for veterans on active duty.
Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1344h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1344h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #1344h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 12, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorAug 7, 2009✓LawAug 7, 2009
SB 145-FN (2009)Died
relative to service on the retirement system board of trustees for certain board members.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–6; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 283–46 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✕HouseApr 29, 2009Governor✕LawApr 29, 2009
SB 160-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to benefits of dependents of a retirement system member who is killed or dies in the performance of duty.
Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1360h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 198–137 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1360h (New Title)

Spoke for the motionRep. Patricia McMahon (D - Merr 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 8)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 4, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorAug 21, 2009✓LawOct 20, 2009
SB 17 (2009)Died
relative to Selective Service registration upon driver's license application or renewal.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Transportation Senate Executive Departments and Administration Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Without Recommendation.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommit (Rep R.Williams)

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Williams (D - Merr 11)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 1, 2009✕HouseMay 20, 2009Governor✕LawMay 20, 2009
SB 185-FN (2009)Died
relative to payment for medical services to state prisoners.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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 1376h, 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2009✓SenateMar 4, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009Governor✕Law
SB 199 (2009)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the training of public safety officials to respond to persons with mental illness.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorMay 22, 2009✓LawMay 22, 2009
SB 204 (2009)Became Law
relative to postsecondary educational assistance for New Hampshire national guard members and excluding certain entities that license software from the definition of private postsecondary career school.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Education Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1371h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1371h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorMay 15, 2009✓Law
SB 30 (2009)Became Law
relative to notice of rights under the manufactured housing law.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Housing

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1326h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1326h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 18, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
SB 45 (2009)Became Law
extending the commission to review New Hampshire's statutes on human immunodeficiency virus education, prevention, and control.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) 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 (OTP), 15–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 18, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorMay 22, 2009✓LawMay 22, 2009
SB 66-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to repealing the joint health council and changing the title of ARNPs.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorMay 22, 2009✓LawJul 21, 2009
SB 67-FN-A (2009)Became Law
relative to funding certain AIDS services organizations and relative to certain operating budget reductions for fiscal year 2009.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1342h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1342h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 1, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓Law
SB 82-FN (2009)Died
eliminating fees for plates and registration for certain veterans and authorizing purple heart special number plates for veterans on active duty.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation 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✓SenateMar 25, 2009✕HouseApr 29, 2009Governor✕LawApr 29, 2009