The House, Wednesday, January 27, 2010

The House took up 57 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 12
Assembled
1:00 PM
Votes Taken
3 roll calls, 4 divisions56 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 1:00 PM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: 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.

HB 1129 (2010)Became Law
relative to saltwater fishing licenses for persons holding a lifetime license from the fish and game department.

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
HB 1152 (2010)Became Law
naming a bridge in Wolfeboro in honor of Corporal Matthew J. Stanley.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0207h, 15–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Beginning of Regular Calendar (Rep Bouchard)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0207h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0207h (New Title)

Also spoke during this billRep. J. David Knox (R - Carr 4)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawMay 7, 2010
HB 1157 (2010)Became Law
relative to appointment of a deputy treasurer in a school district.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0184h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0184h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
HB 1158 (2010)Became Law
changing the name of the institutional review board to the vital records privacy board for health-related research.

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorMay 25, 2010✓LawJul 24, 2010
HB 1174 (2010)Became Law
relative to terms for appointed town officials and relative to pay for members of park or recreation commissions.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0200h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0200h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0200h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawAug 27, 2010
HB 1181 (2010)Became Law
naming a portion of route 43 after the Honorable Robert A. Johnson.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Beginning of Regular Calendar (Rep Bouchard)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Maureen Mann (D - Rock 32)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorMay 25, 2010✓LawJul 24, 2010
HB 1238 (2010)Interim Study
relative to student membership on the university system of New Hampshire board of trustees.

House Education 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 6, 2010HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 1251 (2010)Became Law
relative to the sale and transfer procedures for shutdown emissions credits.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0180h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0180h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 9, 2010✓LawJun 9, 2010
HB 1265 (2010)Became Law
requiring school boards to develop a policy to address air quality issues in schools.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0195h, 18–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0195h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 26, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1289 (2010)Became Law
relative to air quality in public schools.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0209h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0209h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1292 (2010)Became Law
relative to underground storage tank facility permits, compliance, and cleanup fund eligibility.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0226h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0226h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawMay 18, 2010
relative to the oil discharge cleanup fund and relative to tax exemptions for water and air pollution control installations.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0188h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0188h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 25, 2010✓Law
HB 1314 (2010)Became Law
relative to approval of changes to a capital budget project, and relative to making capital appropriations for kindergarten construction in Milford and the remediation and repair of Dorrs Pond dam in Manchester, and lapsing a portion of certain capital appropriations.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓Introduced✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 13, 2010✓Law
relative to staffing exceptions for geographically isolated small schools.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0204h, 18–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0204h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010SenateMay 5, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
relative to planning board members.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0193h, 17–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0193h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✕SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕LawMay 12, 2010
requiring a course in business or financial literacy as a prerequisite to high school graduation.

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Karen Hutchinson (R - Rock 3)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseJan 27, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 27, 2010
implementing the Tools for Schools program in public schools.

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseJan 27, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 27, 2010
relative to the approval of a pupil's alternative learning plan.

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseJan 27, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 27, 2010
HB 1398 (2010)Became Law
allowing a surviving spouse to have access to the deceased spouse's medical records when there is no estate administration.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0151h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0151h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1399 (2010)Became Law
relative to state water pollution control and drinking water revolving loan funds, and state contributions to sewage disposal facilities.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawAug 13, 2010
HB 1404 (2010)Became Law
relative to the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawSep 11, 2010
HB 1446 (2010)Became Law
naming a bridge in Hopkinton in honor of Officer Sean M. Powers.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0221h, 13–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Beginning of Regular Calendar (Rep Bouchard)

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 4)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorAug 23, 2010✓LawAug 23, 2010
establishing a committee to study extending Medicaid and similar sources of private and public aid to provide health care insurance through age 20 to individuals who were foster children and are attending postsecondary school.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓Introduced✕HouseJan 27, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 27, 2010
HB 1481 (2010)Became Law
relative to the use of turnpike tolls.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0212h, 15–0.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommit (Rep Bouchard)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawSep 4, 2010
relative to obscured figures or letters on number plates attached to motor vehicles.

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–2.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 208–109 on a division

In the record: Recommit (Rep R.Williams)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 10, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 10, 2010
HB 1520 (2010)Became Law
relative to the rulemaking authority of and administrative fine authority for the department of resources and economic development.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0186h, 16–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0186h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 218–121 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓Law
HB 1534 (2010)Became Law
relative to the issuance of air permits and certain fees relative to air permits.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 8) Rep. Warren Groen (R - Straf 10)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 21, 2010✓LawJun 21, 2010
HB 1563 (2010)Became Law
naming a bridge in Salem in honor of Corporal Nicholas Arvanitis, Staff Sergeant Edmond L. Lo, and Marine Lance Corporal Robert L. Moscillo.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0098h, 16–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Beginning of Regular Calendar (Rep Bouchard)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0098h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0098h (New Title)

Also spoke during this billRep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorAug 18, 2010✓LawAug 18, 2010
relative to the salaries of certain unclassified positions.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0074h, 12–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0074h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0074h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 10, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorJul 1, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
establishing an emergency mental health and developmental disabilities database within the division of state police.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseJan 27, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 27, 2010
making appropriations reductions in the operating budget for fiscal year 2011 and relative to state revenues and expenditures.

Rules Suspension, Extend Report Date to Mar 18 (Reps M.Smith & Kurk)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010HouseMar 24, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
making appropriation additions and revenue reductions for fiscal year 2011.

Rules Suspension, Extend Report Date to Mar 18 (Reps M.Smith & Kurk)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 24, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 24, 2010
relative to the procedure for filling a vacancy among county officers.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 242–101 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 8) Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✕SenateMar 10, 2010Governor✕LawMar 10, 2010
relative to limited driving privileges for certain persons whose licenses have been revoked or suspended and relative to DWI convictions.

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 247–102 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael O'Brien (D - Hills 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Holden

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseJan 27, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 27, 2010
establishing motor vehicle learners' permits and relative to youth operators' licenses.

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2510h, 8–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2510h, 0132h

Motion Failed 164–192 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments #2510h and #0132h

Spoke for the motionRep. Merrick

Spoke against the motionRep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6) Rep. Paul Ingersoll (D - Coos 4)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 207–148 on a division

In the record: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Bettencourt)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 109–212 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Packard)

Also spoke during this billRep. Michael O'Brien (D - Hills 10)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseJan 27, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawJan 27, 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).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0311h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓LawJul 23, 2010