The House, Wednesday, January 6, 2010

The House took up 84 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 6
Votes Taken
7 roll calls, 6 divisions81 voice votes
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How the Day Began

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

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 111 (2010)Interim Study
exempting tier I offenders from inclusion in the department of safety's public list of registered offenders.
Rep. Jennifer Brown (D - Straf 5) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Interim Study (IS), 16–0.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
relative to liability issues associated with the juvenile diversion program.

Vacate the Referral (Move the bill to another committee)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Vacated from Labor, Industrial & Rehab Svcs & Referred to Children & Family Law

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✕SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕LawApr 28, 2010
HB 1242 (2010)Interim Study
relative to broadband infrastructure.

Vacate the Referral (Move the bill to another committee)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Vacated from Municipal and County Government

Refer to Science, Technology And Energy (Send the bill to the Science, Technology And Energy Committee)

Motion Passed: Sent to Science, Technology And Energy on a voice vote

In the record: Referred to Science, Technology and Energy

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 1363 (2010)Became Law
relative to continuing care communities.

Vacate the Referral (Move the bill to another committee)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Vacated from Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Refer to Commerce And Consumer Affairs (Send the bill to the Commerce And Consumer Affairs Committee)

Motion Passed: Sent to Commerce And Consumer Affairs on a voice vote

In the record: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 138 (2010)Became Law
revising certain provisions of the sexually violent predators statute.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2476h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2476h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓Law
HB 140-FN (2010)Interim Study
making charter schools eligible for grants for leased space.

House Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 19–0.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
requiring that body mass index be assessed in all pupils in grades one, 4, 7 and 10.

Vacate the Referral (Move the bill to another committee)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Vacated from Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Refer to Education (Send the bill to the Education Committee)

Motion Passed: Sent to Education on a voice vote

In the record: Referred to Education

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 18, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 18, 2010
HB 180 (2010)Interim Study
creating an exception from the registration requirement for certain nonviolent offenders.
Rep. Timothy Robertson (D - Ches 3) House Children and Family Law Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Children and Family Law recommended Interim Study (IS), 17–0.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
relative to the right-to-know exemption for voter records.

House Judiciary 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✕HouseJan 6, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 6, 2010
HB 268 (2010)Became Law
relative to transfers from the judicial branch to the executive or legislative branches of state government.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2529h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2529h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
relative to life insurance form disapproval.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2371h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2371h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
prohibiting banks from requiring fingerprints in order to complete a banking transaction.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2479h, 10–7.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2479h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 255–93 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2479h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✕SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕LawApr 28, 2010
enabling towns and cities to establish a local revenue option as an alternative to property taxation for the funding of local government costs.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) House Local and Regulated Revenues Taxes - Local

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseJan 6, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 6, 2010
establishing standards for adequate service of process and establishing a commission to study service of process by laypersons.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2522h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2522h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2522h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✕SenateMay 5, 2010Governor✕LawMay 5, 2010
establishing a committee to study the right-to-know law relative to certain nonprofit corporations.
Rep. Rick Watrous (D - Merr 12) House Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

House Judiciary 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✕HouseJan 6, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 6, 2010
HB 366 (2010)Became Law
relative to retail vehicle dealers.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2437h, 14–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2437h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 201–144 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawSep 11, 2010
establishing an oversight committee to monitor liquor enforcement.
Rep. Rip Holden (R - Hills 7) 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✕HouseJan 6, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 6, 2010
requiring certain engine coolants and antifreeze to include an aversive agent so that they are rendered unpalatable.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2448h, 16–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2448h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 242–104 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010Governor✕Law
relative to remotely readable devices and relative to the illegal use of a payment card scanning device or reencoder.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2471h, 14–3; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 186–170 on a division

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 117–240 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Kurk)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010Governor✕Law
relative to taxes, fees, and credits under the insurance laws.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2410h, 16–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2410h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 208–146 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
HB 510 (2010)Became Law
relative to the position of director of vital records administration.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2518h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2518h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 9, 2010✓LawAug 8, 2010
relative to the definition of "public body" under the right-to-know law.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2384h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2384h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✕GovernorJul 23, 2010✕LawOct 13, 2010
relative to authorizing temporary registrations of off-highway recreational vehicles for nonresidents.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2391h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2391h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2391h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓Law
relative to the use of state education funds for extended learning opportunities for certain pupils.

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseJan 6, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 6, 2010
relative to insurance coverage for persons having deafness and hearing loss.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–7; 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 Beginning of Regular Calendar (Rep Butler)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 209–157 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 564-FN (2010)Interim Study
relative to ramp/lift equipped van parking spaces.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2457h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2457h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2457h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010SenateApr 14, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
clarifying insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of pervasive developmental disorder or autism.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2462h, 13–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2462h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 213–147 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2462h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓Law
relative to recovery of public assistance and third party liability.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2376h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2376h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawMay 7, 2010
HB 615 (2010)Became Law
relative to organization of, reorganization of, or withdrawal from a school administrative unit and amending the charter of the Brewster Academy.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2523h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2523h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #2523h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorApr 19, 2010✓Law
relative to habitual offenders, relative to implements of husbandry, and relative to registration of vehicles under the Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2375h, 18–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2375h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2375h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawSep 4, 2010
increasing the rate of the road toll, establishing the New Hampshire road and bridge account, limiting the uses of road toll revenues, and establishing a commission to study revenue sources for funding improvements to highways and bridges.

House Ways and Means 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✕HouseJan 6, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 6, 2010
relative to the life settlements act.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2482h, 10–7.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2482h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawJun 14, 2010
allowing part-time district court justices and probate court judges to sit as senior active status judges upon retirement.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseJan 6, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 6, 2010
establishing a commission to study the creation of an uncompensated care fund to provide payments to certain health care providers.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✕HouseJan 6, 2010Governor✕LawJan 6, 2010
relative to the establishment of a statewide transportation policy and a transportation advisory commission.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✕HouseJan 6, 2010Governor✕LawJan 6, 2010
SB 193 (2010)Became Law
relative to the interest rate on small loans and relative to the definition of lender for purposes of regulating such loans.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 174–177 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 174–179 on a roll call

In the record: Lay On Table (Rep Beaulieu)

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 177–177 on a roll call

In the record: Recommit (Rep Winters)

Amend Motion to Postpone (Rep Butler)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Postpone to First Bill on Reg Cal for Second Session from Today

Motion Passed 180–172 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓LawJul 23, 2010
relative to the compensation of game operators.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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✓SenateFeb 18, 2009✕HouseJan 6, 2010Governor✕LawJan 6, 2010
SB 90 (2010)Interim Study
establishing a private right of action for pharmacies against health maintenance organizations.

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 18–1.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009HouseMar 17, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010

Votes on No Bill

Roll calls the House took that day on questions that were on no bill, such as its own rules, a ruling of the chair or printing a debate. The question is as the General Court’s roll-call file words it.

Introduce (Admit the bill to the chamber)

Motion Failed: Not Introduced 161–201 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. W.O'Brien.

In the record: Motion for late drafting and introduction