The House, Wednesday, February 10, 2010

The House took up 119 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 16
Votes Taken
7 roll calls, 16 divisions26 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, and 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.

relative to statements of consideration in deeds of real property.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
requiring the fire standards and training commission to perform self-reviews of its membership.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1155 (2010)Became Law
relative to water district contracts.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0248h, 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
relative to the wearing of motorcycle protective headgear.

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1164 (2010)Became Law
relative to newborn screening tests.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 1, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
HB 1165 (2010)Became Law
relative to access to records for child support enforcement.

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawMay 7, 2010
HB 1166 (2010)Became Law
relative to procurement procedures of the director of plant and property management, and relative to approval of design build projects.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0249h, 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawAug 27, 2010
HB 1170 (2010)Became Law
relative to licensure of home health care providers.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0363h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0363h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawJun 14, 2010
HB 1177 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study education and career development programs for youths and young adults in the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems.

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 8, 2010✓LawJul 8, 2010
HB 1184 (2010)Became Law
relative to the administration of the unused prescription drug program.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0267h, 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 25, 2010✓LawJul 24, 2010
HB 1199 (2010)Became Law
relative to the boundaries of the North Conway water precinct.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0220h, 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
HB 1204 (2010)Became Law
relative to equipment and inspection exemptions for older vehicles.

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1207 (2010)Became Law
relative to Delta Dental data submission.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorMay 25, 2010✓LawJul 24, 2010
relative to notice to the department of health and human services of the allocation of spousal income and relative to estate planning by guardians.

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✕SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕LawMay 12, 2010
HB 1224 (2010)Became Law
relative to school employee and volunteer background investigations and relative to applicants for driver education certificates and school licenses.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0419h, 20–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓Law
relative to laying pipes for pressurized hot water transmission and distribution.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawJul 17, 2010
HB 1239 (2010)Became Law
relative to processing certain environmental permits and administrative fines for violations of dredge and fill requirements, relative to air quality in public schools, and drinking water revolving loan funds.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0261h, 16–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓Law
HB 1245 (2010)Became Law
relative to declarations of candidacy and intent by presidential candidates.

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0353h, 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓Law
allowing the towns of Salem and Windham to adopt a certain property tax exemption.
Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 4) House Local and Regulated Revenues Taxes - Local

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1262 (2010)Became Law
relative to disabled parking signs.

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0137h, 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1271 (2010)Became Law
establishing a task force on work and family.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0346h, 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
relative to eligibility for medical benefits payment by the retirement system for certain vested deferred group I members.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 325–13 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 10, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 10, 2010
relative to certain securities laws.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0318h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0318h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 10, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 26, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
HB 1286 (2010)Became Law
requiring public academies to obtain a criminal history records check on employees and volunteers and permitting nonpublic schools to obtain criminal history records checks on employees and volunteers.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0396h, 19–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0396h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 225–61 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0396h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawSep 18, 2010
relative to applications for new licenses under the driver license compact.

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
relative to the use of long-term antibiotics for the treatment of Lyme disease.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 18–1; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕Law
prohibiting wheeled motorized vehicles from operation on Stone Pond in the town of Marlow.

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
relative to providing a death benefit for the family of a seasonal department of transportation employee and making an appropriation therefor.

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 23–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
relative to the approval of chartered public schools.

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
relative to the right of jury nullification.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1358 (2010)Became Law
relative to the amendment of property tax inventories and tax lists by selectmen or assessors, and making a capital appropriation for the 12 Hills Avenue building in Concord.

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓Law
HB 1359 (2010)Became Law
relative to the enforcement of humane slaughter laws.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJul 13, 2010
relative to procedures for notification of parole hearings.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0160h, 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕Law
HB 1364 (2010)Became Law
relative to Medicare unfair trade practices.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–5.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1373 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the effects of current state and federal laws on illegal drugs and the possession and use of such drugs.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–6.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawJun 28, 2010
establishing an adopt-a-state park program in the state park system and establishing an adopt-a-forest fire tower program in the division of forests and lands.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0286h, 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJun 1, 2010✓LawJul 31, 2010
HB 1379 (2010)Became Law
relative to promotion of the state parks.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0441h, 15–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawAug 13, 2010
relative to the annulment of a criminal record.
Rep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1390 (2010)Became Law
relative to the minimum age for the operation of commercial vessels.

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
relative to death benefits for surviving spouses of a New Hampshire retirement system member.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0388h, 14–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0388h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 234–105 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 24, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 24, 2010
HB 1437 (2010)Interim Study
requiring the department of health and human services to provide a legislative report on Katie Beckett, the Medicaid program for home care for children with severe disabilities.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 1441 (2010)Became Law
relative to claimant eligibility for victim's compensation.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0089h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0089h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawAug 13, 2010
relative to residency restrictions on offenders against children.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 3, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 3, 2010
relative to authorization to use firearms in the compact part of a town.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✕SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕LawMay 12, 2010
requiring parental consent for medical procedures and medications provided to minors.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Uphold the Ruling of the Chair (Back the presiding officer)

Motion Passed 294–64 on a roll call

In the record: Shall Rule of Chair be Upheld (Rep Vaillancourt)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 218–140 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 10, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 10, 2010
establishing a commission to oversee creation of a monument to acknowledge and commemorate persons enslaved in New Hampshire from 1645 to 1840.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
relative to driver's license suspensions.

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1462 (2010)Became Law
establishing a shoreland advisory committee.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0424h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0424h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0424h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 10, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓Law
relative to the required number of instructional days and instructional hours in a school district's calendar.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateMay 5, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
requiring the governor’s office of energy and planning and the board of home inspectors to develop a document relative to home energy efficiency for home buyers.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0327h, 13–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0327h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0327h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✕SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕LawMay 12, 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 0479h, 20–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0479h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 344–4 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawSep 4, 2010
relative to residency restrictions for sex offenders.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
establishing a citizens task force to study state revenues and expenditures and relative to the regulation of financial institutions.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0506h, 17–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✕GovernorJul 13, 2010✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 1495 (2010)Became Law
relative to approval of chartered public schools from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and relative to the renewal term for a chartered public school.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0146h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0146h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 276–10 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0146h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
establishing a state aeronautical fund.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0500h, 10–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0500h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 184–150 on a division

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 129–205 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Nevins)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
establishing a deferred retirement option in the judicial retirement plan.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0394h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0394h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0394h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕Law
relative to funding the Claremont, Colebrook, Milford, and Keene District Courts in fiscal year 2011.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0470h, 23–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorJul 1, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
establishing a DWI victim fatality sign program.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 19, 2010✓LawMay 19, 2010
relative to local spending caps.
Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4) House Local and Regulated Revenues Taxes - Local

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 280–58 on a division

In the record: Special Order, Regular Place in Feb 17 Calendar (Reps Wallner & Packard)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 3, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 3, 2010
relative to exceptions from the definition of private postsecondary career schools.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0410h, 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✕SenateMay 5, 2010Governor✕LawMay 5, 2010
redefining earnable compensation of members of the New Hampshire retirement system.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 180–162 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 10, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 10, 2010
prohibiting New Hampshire physicians and medical staff from sharing patient records in a health information exchange without the patient's written consent.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 10, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 10, 2010
HB 1537 (2010)Became Law
allowing primary care providers to provide preventive oral health services to children between 0 and 3 years of age under the state Medicaid program.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0232h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0232h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0232h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 19, 2010✓LawJul 18, 2010
relative to registers of probate.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
requiring financial institutions to disclose certain information regarding recipients of medical assistance for the aged, blind, and disabled through an electronic asset verification system.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0418h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0418h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawSep 11, 2010
HB 1571 (2010)Became Law
relative to the penalty for failure to file an annual inventory of taxable property.

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0462h, 13–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0462h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 10, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawApr 1, 2011
HB 1573 (2010)Interim Study
relative to the greenhouse gas emissions reduction fund and the renewable energy fund.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Interim Study (IS), 13–0.

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 6, 2010HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 1576-FN (2010)Interim Study
relative to certain retirement system beneficiaries receiving a retirement allowance while in active service.

House Executive Departments and Administration 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 6, 2010HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
relative to electioneering by public employees.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0299h, 17–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0299h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010SenateApr 14, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
changing the effective date of the expiration of the motor vehicle registration surcharge.

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–9; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 200–154 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 10, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 10, 2010
requiring the state to list and itemize all fees on vehicle registration forms.

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
relative to the exemption from the charge for a municipal permit to register a motor vehicle for amputee and other disabled veterans.
Rep. Frank Emiro (R - Rock 3) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Motor Vehicles

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawJul 17, 2010
relative to tax collection procedures for manufactured housing in a manufactured housing park.
Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 27) House Local and Regulated Revenues Housing

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 3, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 3, 2010
relative to the secure psychiatric unit.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0427h, 15–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0427h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 275–70 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 25, 2010✓LawMay 25, 2010
relative to state aid for wastewater and public water supply projects.
Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 1) House Finance Senate Finance Environment - Administration

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0469h, 23–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawMay 18, 2010
exempting owners of timber cut on storm-damaged land from timber taxes.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5) House Local and Regulated Revenues

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1619-FN (2010)Interim Study
requiring law enforcement officers to record interviews of suspects in felony cases.
Rep. Timothy Robertson (D - Ches 3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Interim Study (IS), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
relative to assault by strangulation.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorMay 4, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
including "unborn child" in the definition of "another" for the purpose of first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
relative to freedom of choice on whether to join a labor union.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1657 (2010)Interim Study
directing the commissioner of the department of health and human services to adopt rules regarding transfers of income to special needs trusts.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 20–0.

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 6, 2010HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
relative to consent for abortions.
Rep. Carl Seidel (R - Hills 20) House Judiciary Public and Mental Health

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 243–110 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 10, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 10, 2010
requiring state creditable service for group II retirees to receive state employee medical benefits.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0401h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0401h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 26, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
relative to gaming in hotels and establishing a gaming oversight authority.
Rep. Kenneth Gidge (D - Hills 24) House Local and Regulated Revenues Gambling

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 10, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 10, 2010
establishing the crime of aggravated harassment by an inmate.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJun 17, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 2010 (2010)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program, authorizing the issuance of federal highway grant anticipation bonds to finance the replacement of the Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and establishing a commission to study the F.E. Everett Turnpike.

Susp Rules, Allow Reporting Deadline Ext to Mar18 (Reps Bouchard & Chandler)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawJun 28, 2010
requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0497h, 22–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 7, 2010✓LawAug 6, 2010
HB 268 (2010)Became Law
relative to transfers from the judicial branch to the executive or legislative branches of state government.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 22–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
requiring DNA testing of all persons convicted of a felony and making changes to the information and analysis center.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0445h, 22–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 25, 2010✓Law
establishing a procedure for leasing state parks.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0417h, 14–4.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 127–225 on a division

In the record: Recommit (Rep Baldasaro)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0417h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 213–141 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0417h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2010✕SenateApr 14, 2010Governor✕LawApr 14, 2010
relative to caps on total billings to counties for nursing home care services.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0192h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0192h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 344–4 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0192h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✕HouseMar 24, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 24, 2010
HR 23 (2010)Adopted by House
Memorializing State Representative George N. Katsakiores of Derry.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedFeb 10, 2010✓HouseFeb 10, 2010