The House, Wednesday, June 3, 2009

The House took up 81 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 45
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
9 roll calls, 4 divisions70 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) 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

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 1-A (2009)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2011.

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 w/Sen AM 1994s, 2057s, 2065s Req CofC (Rep G.Richardson)

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 30, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2009
HB 112 (2009)Became Law
relative to addresses on motor vehicle registrations.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1596s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1596s (Rep R.Williams)

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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 172 (2009)Became Law
allowing naturopathic doctors to dispense prescription drugs which are within their scope of practice.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1524s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1524s (Rep Irwin)

Spoke for the motionRep. Anne-Marie Irwin (D - Hills 3)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 12, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJul 8, 2009
relative to the state building code and establishing a committee to study the sale and installation of manufactured and modular homes and related consumer protections.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1547s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1547s (Rep Butler)

Spoke for the motionRep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 26, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJul 13, 2009
HB 189 (2009)Became Law
enabling municipalities to establish energy commissions.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1553s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1553s (Rep Cooney)

Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 8)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawSep 27, 2009
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.

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 w/Sen AM 1996s, 2058s, 2066s Req CofC (Rep G.Richardson)

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 30, 2009✓Law
HB 214 (2009)Became Law
establishing a committee to study health care services in correctional facilities and the issue of access to inmates by medical care, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment providers.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1756s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1756s (Rep Shurtleff)

Spoke for the motionRep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓Law
HB 245 (2009)Became Law
extending study committees and commissions.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1522s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1522s (Rep L.Weber)

Spoke for the motionRep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJul 15, 2009
making appropriations for capital improvements.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1981s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1981s & Requests a CofC (Rep Norelli)

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 30, 2009✓Law
HB 253 (2009)Became Law
relative to the Gunstock area commission.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1657s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1657s (Rep Cooney)

Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 8)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawSep 27, 2009
HB 256 (2009)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire accountancy act.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1573s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1573s (Rep Irwin)

Spoke for the motionRep. Anne-Marie Irwin (D - Hills 3)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 4, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2009
relative to certain missing persons.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1537s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1537s (Rep Shurtleff)

Spoke for the motionRep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2010
HB 290 (2009)Became Law
authorizing fluvial erosion hazard ordinances.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1555s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1555s (Rep Cooney)

Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 8)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJul 13, 2009
HB 292 (2009)Became Law
relative to financial disclosures, lobbyist registrations and statements, prohibited gifts, and executive branch volunteers.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1699s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs w/Senate AM #1699s & Requests a CofC (Rep Wallner)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 12, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawSep 13, 2009
HB 293 (2009)Became Law
amending the Hampton Beach area commission.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1556s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1556s (Rep Spang)

Spoke for the motionRep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJul 13, 2009
HB 322 (2009)Became Law
relative to the minimum age required to purchase fireworks.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1901s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1901s & Requests CofC (Rep Norelli)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
relative to consumer credit and amending the St. Mary’s Bank Charter.

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 w/Senate AM 1566s(NT) & 1602s & Requests CofC (Rep Butler)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 26, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓Law
HB 376 (2009)Became Law
relative to condominium association meetings.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1609s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1609s (Rep Butler)

Spoke for the motionRep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 384 (2009)Became Law
relative to forest management permitting in and near prime wetlands, waivers for work near prime wetlands, and utility maintenance work in any wetland.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1557s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1557s (Rep Spang)

Spoke for the motionRep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawSep 11, 2009
HB 39-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to the authority of the state board for the licensing and regulation of plumbers.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1576s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1576s (Rep Irwin)

Spoke for the motionRep. Anne-Marie Irwin (D - Hills 3)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
establishing an on-premises cigar, beverage, and liquor license.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1629s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 278–68 on a roll call

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1629s (Reps Butler & Almy)

Spoke for the motionRep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorAug 7, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
relative to the regulation of physicians and physician assistants by the board of medicine.

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 w/Senate AM 1574s & 1635s & Requests CofC(Rep Irwin)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 26, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2009
relative to CART providers and sign language interpreters, and making an appropriation therefor.

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 w/Sen AM 1506s & Requests CofC (Rep Norelli)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJul 15, 2009
relative to willful concealment and fraudulent retail transactions.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1630s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1630s (Rep Shurtleff)

Spoke for the motionRep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
relative to water treatment plants and penalties for safe drinking water violations.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1563s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs w/Sen AM #1563s & Request CofC (Reps Spang & Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
prohibiting the trafficking in persons for the purposes of sexual or labor exploitation.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1592s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1592s (Rep Shurtleff)

Spoke for the motionRep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 26, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 513 (2009)Became Law
establishing a citizen-funded election task force.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1698s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs w/Senate AM #1698s(NT) & Requests a CofC (Rep Wallner)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 4, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
HB 515 (2009)Became Law
establishing a commission to study alternate fuel vehicles.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1463s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1463s (Rep R.Williams)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 6, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJul 13, 2009
HB 518 (2009)Became Law
relative to driver’s license application forms and relative to transporting manufactured housing and modular buildings

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1662s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1662s (New Title) (Rep R.Williams)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓Law
relative to inspection of public buildings for compliance with accessibility standards.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1550s, 1631s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1550s(NT) & #1631s(NT) (Rep Butler)

Spoke for the motionRep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
relative to penalties for water pollution.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1533s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1533s (Reps Spang & Shurtleff)

Spoke for the motionRep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
relative to testimony by video teleconference.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1569s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs w/Senate AM #1569s & Requests CofC (Rep R.Williams)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009Governor✕Law
relative to “adverse events” in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1498s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1498s (Rep Rosenwald)

Spoke for the motionRep. Cindy Rosenwald

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
relative to medical benefits payment by the retirement system for certain vested deferred group I members.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1180s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1180s (Rep Irwin)

Spoke for the motionRep. Anne-Marie Irwin (D - Hills 3)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 4, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJul 8, 2009
HB 73 (2009)Became Law
affirming religious freedom protections with regard to marriage and prohibiting the establishment of civil unions on or after January 1, 2010.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version) 1995

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 198–176 on a roll call

In the record: Conference Committee Report #1995 (Rep G.Richardson)

Spoke for the motionRep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10) Rep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14) Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 5)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 159–214 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Eaton)

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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJun 3, 2009✓Law
HB 76 (2009)Became Law
establishing a permanent commission to study recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board and relative to the New Hampshire rail transit authority.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1773s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1773s (New Title) (Rep R.Williams)

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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 12, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJul 8, 2009
HB 78 (2009)Became Law
relative to the interbranch criminal and juvenile justice council, appointing an additional member to the interagency coordinating council for women offenders, and reducing the quorum requirement for the oversight commission on motor vehicle fines.

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 w/Senate AM 1660s & Requests A CofC (Rep Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓Law
HB 86 (2009)Became Law
allowing towns to issue citations and accept pleas by mail for local ordinance violations.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1459s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1459s (Rep Cooney)

Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 8)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateMay 6, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 90-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to the employment of veterans on Veterans' Day.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1570s, 1619s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1570s & #1619s (Rep M.Rollo)

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael Rollo (D - Straf 2)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 22, 2009✓LawAug 21, 2009
relative to managed care and patient choice.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1560h.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1560h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
establishing a program for mediation of civil writs in the district court and funding the program with a surcharge on the filing fee for civil writs.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1597h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1597h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1597h (New Title)

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
SB 112 (2009)Became Law
establishing a commission to develop a legislative plan to meet the needs of certain adults with developmental disabilities.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1359h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1359h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1359h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
SB 114 (2009)Became Law
relative to the threshold for notification for lead levels and a window replacement program.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1796h, 14–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1796h

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 115 (2009)Became Law
relative to eligibility for the healthy kids program.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1590h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1590h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
SB 124 (2009)Became Law
relative to beaver dams.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1900h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1900h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 1, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
SB 129 (2009)Became Law
relative to the solvency of the unemployment compensation trust fund.

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

Motion Failed 147–221 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2060h

Spoke for the motionRep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 3) Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1741h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 244–125 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1741h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 18, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorAug 7, 2009✓Law
relative to insurance coverage for telemedicine services.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1770h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1770h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2009✓SenateMar 18, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawOct 14, 2009
SB 142 (2009)Became Law
relative to registration of criminal offenders and relative to involuntary commitment of sexually violent predators.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Norelli)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓Law
allowing the unemployment compensation trust fund to be charged for benefits paid for certain employee terminations.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1730h, 13–9.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1730

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 208–164 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Sandra Keans (D - Straf 23)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 1, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓Law
relative to the data collection practices of health care providers, relative to the development of an uninsured health care database, and defining “unnecessary hardship” for purposes of zoning variances.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1743h, 14–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1743h, 2043h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 243–110 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments #1743h and #2043h (New Title)

Spoke for the motionRep. Susi Nord (D - Rock 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
SB 149 (2009)Became Law
relative to the transition of certain functions and reporting requirements of the community college system of New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor, and relative to extending the report date for the community college system legislative oversight committee.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1912h, 23–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1912h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 30, 2009✓Law
SB 16 (2009)Became Law
extending the date for completion of the state park system development plan and establishing a state historic sites fund.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1709h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1709h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1709h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 4, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
relative to employee leasing companies.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1716h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1716h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓LawSep 29, 2009
establishing the Southeast Watershed Alliance.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Smith (R - Rock 18)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJul 15, 2009
relative to benefits for unemployed persons who are attempting to establish a business.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✕HouseJun 3, 2009Governor✕LawJun 3, 2009
relative to competency evaluations.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1493h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1493h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2009✓SenateMar 4, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
SB 172 (2009)Became Law
relative to eligibility for state-federal extended unemployment benefits.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1430h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1430h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorAug 7, 2009✓LawAug 7, 2009
establishing a fee for probationers and parolees who apply to be supervised in another state.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1688h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1688h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2009✓SenateMar 4, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawSep 13, 2009
SB 178 (2009)Became Law
relative to the operation of the special school district for the education of eligible offenders held in facilities operated by the department of corrections, and establishing the director of community corrections position in the department of corrections.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1871h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1871h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 1, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓Law
establishing an accountability system to ensure the opportunity for an adequate education and repealing the legislative committee on costing an adequate education.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–10.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 230–144 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Belvin (R - Hills 6)

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 14, 2009✓LawJul 14, 2009
relative to payment for medical services to state prisoners.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1607h, 22–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1607h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1607h (New Title)

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2009✓SenateMar 4, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009Governor✕Law
SB 190 (2009)Became Law
relative to race track cocktail lounge licenses.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–1; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 280–90 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 2009✓SenateApr 1, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 11, 2009✓LawJun 11, 2009
SB 196 (2009)Became Law
relative to non-judicial punishment for minor offenses by military officers and personnel.

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1599h, 10–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1599h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1599h (New Title)

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
relative to retirement system death benefits for members who die while performing military service.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 23–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorAug 7, 2009✓LawAug 7, 2009
SB 203 (2009)Became Law
establishing a committee to study liability protection for railroad operators operating alongside recreational trails.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1935h, 12–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1935h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 246–127 on a division

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓LawJul 31, 2009
SB 40 (2009)Became Law
relative to protecting workers and local governments with advance notice of impending plant closings and layoffs.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1711h, 13–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1711h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 219–156 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Sally Kelly (D - Merr 20)

Spoke against the motionRep. Pamela Price (R - Hills 26)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorAug 7, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
SB 50 (2009)Became Law
relative to funds and programs of the department of environmental services, and relative to the duties of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1733h.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1733h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1733h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 1, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJun 30, 2009
SB 52 (2009)Became Law
making technical corrections to laws relative to courts and court procedures.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Wallner)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✓HouseMay 6, 2009✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓Law
establishing a commission to study the collision repair industry in New Hampshire.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1887h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1887h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 276–90 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1887h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 4, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009Governor✕Law
relative to increasing dental hygienist membership on the board of dental examiners, and establishing a study of the regulation of dental hygienists.

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 11, 2009✕HouseJun 3, 2009Governor✕LawJun 3, 2009
SB 65-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to the acceptance of in lieu payments for the restoration or creation of wetlands and establishing a committee to study the administrative fee percentage for such in lieu payments.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1920h, 14–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1920h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1920h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓Law
relative to funding certain AIDS services organizations and relative to certain operating budget reductions for fiscal year 2009.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1960h, 19–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1960h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 1, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓Law
SB 75 (2009)Became Law
changing the formula for distribution of highway funds in the Woodsville fire district and ratifying the establishment of the West Ossipee fire precinct as a village district.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1659h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1659h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1659h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 4, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 30, 2009✓LawJun 30, 2009
SB 78 (2009)Became Law
relative to contractor accountability and disclosure in the public works construction procurement process.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1700h, 10–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1700h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 202–162 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
SB 85 (2009)Became Law
relative to the commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1842h, 12–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1842h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
SB 98 (2009)Became Law
establishing a committee to study state regulations governing installation of boilers, pressure vessels, and related high performance HVAC equipment.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1839h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1839h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1839h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009