The House, Wednesday, February 17, 2010

The House took up 193 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 18
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
12 roll calls, 6 divisions159 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Susan Wiley (D - Carr 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. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9).

Excused for the Day

Show the 23 members excusedDemocrat 12Republican 10

The journal records 23 members as having leave of the House for the day, that is, permission to be away. A member on leave may still have voted on part of the day, and the roll call record does not always agree with the journal about who was excused.

Rep. Frank Davis (D - Merr 20) Rep. Linda Foster (D - Hills 4) Rep. John Hikel (R - Hills 6) Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21) Rep. Karen Hutchinson (R - Rock 3) Rep. Carolyn Lisle (D - Hills 26) Rep. Soucy, Rep. Russell Bridle (R - Rock 15) Rep. John DeJoie (D - Merr 11) Rep. Shaun Doherty (R - Hills 27) Rep. Roger Hebert (D - Hills 12) Rep. Roland Hofemann (D - Straf 6) Rep. Betsy McKinney (R - Rock 5) Rep. Jessie Osborne (D - Merr 12) Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 4) Rep. Anne Priestley (R - Rock 8) Rep. Dennis Reed (R - Merr 2) Rep. Chip Rice (D - Merr 27) Rep. Joseph Russell (D - Rock 13) Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7) Rep. Saghir Tahir (R - Hills 9) Rep. James Twombly (R - Straf 1) Rep. Charles Yeaton (D - Merr 8)

What the House Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

CACR 21 (2010)Died
relating to judges and sheriffs. Providing that judges and sheriffs may serve after the age of 70 years.
Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 17) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 286–32 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14)

Spoke against the motionRep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 7)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateVoters
CACR 22 (2010)Died
relating to taxation. Providing that taxes imposed by the state of New Hampshire or its subdivisions may be graduated.
Rep. Timothy Robertson (D - Ches 3) House Ways and Means Constitutional Amendments

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateVoters
CACR 28 (2010)Died
relating to the definition of marriage. Providing that the state shall only recognize the union of one man and one woman as marriage.
Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 3) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Postpone Definitely to Mar 17 (Rep Bates)

Motion Failed 148–191 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. David Bates (R - Rock 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 201–135 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Thompson (D - Hills 9) Rep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Bates (R - Rock 7) Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 109–207 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Eaton)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateVoters
HB 1137 (2010)Became Law
relative to withholding of wages.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0519h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0519h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawAug 13, 2010
HB 1139 (2010)Became Law
relative to the regulation of podiatrists by the board of podiatry.
Rep. John DeJoie (D - Merr 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0491h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0491h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorMay 19, 2010✓LawJul 18, 2010
HB 1155 (2010)Became Law
relative to water district contracts.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0248h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
HB 1161 (2010)Died
repealing the requirement to obtain a license to sell in order to sell pistols or revolvers at retail.
Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0190h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0190h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✕GovernorJul 26, 2010✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 1163 (2010)Became Law
relative to the definition of employer for purposes of safety provisions under the workers’ compensation law.
Rep. Chip Rice (D - Merr 12) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0309h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0309h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0309h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawJul 14, 2010
HB 1164 (2010)Became Law
relative to newborn screening tests.
Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 1, 2010✓LawJul 1, 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.
Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16) House Public Works and Highways Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0249h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawAug 27, 2010
HB 1168 (2010)Became Law
clarifying the definition of gross misconduct for purposes of unemployment compensation.
Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0525h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0525h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJul 8, 2010✓LawSep 6, 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.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓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.
Rep. Judith Day (D - Rock 13) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0267h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 25, 2010✓LawJul 24, 2010
HB 1187 (2010)Became Law
relative to residential elevators and accessibility lifts.
Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0381h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0381h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1193 (2010)Became Law
relative to the definition of allowable child care expenses for purposes of determining child support and establishing a legislative oversight committee relative to implementation of the 2009 New Hampshire Support Guidelines Review and Recommendations.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0142h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0142h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓Law
HB 1199 (2010)Became Law
relative to the boundaries of the North Conway water precinct.
Rep. Karen Umberger (R - Carr 1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0220h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0220h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
HB 1201 (2010)Died
including loaded muzzleloaders in the prohibition of hunting from a vehicle.
Rep. Lyle Bulis (R - Graf 1) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0319h, 14–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0319h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 241–115 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0319h (New Title)

Also spoke during this billRep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 8) Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 44)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 1213 (2010)Died
relative to notice to the department of health and human services of the allocation of spousal income and relative to estate planning by guardians.
Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 7) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 192–158 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Thompson (D - Hills 9)

Spoke against the motionRep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✕SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕LawMay 12, 2010
HB 1214 (2010)Became Law
relative to the grounds for suspending or revoking a foster home license.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0430h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0430h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 19, 2010✓LawJul 18, 2010
HB 1217 (2010)Died
relative to liability issues associated with the juvenile diversion program.
Rep. Beth Arsenault (D - Belk 4) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0511h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0511h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✕SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕LawApr 28, 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.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓Law
HB 1227-LOCAL (2010)Became Law
relative to laying pipes for pressurized hot water transmission and distribution.
Rep. Laurence Rappaport (R - Coos 1) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy 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✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawJul 17, 2010
HB 1232 (2010)Died
establishing a committee to study elder abuse statewide.
Rep. Kenneth Gidge (D - Hills 24) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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 Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 3, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 3, 2010
HB 1235 (2010)Became Law
relative to regulation of dentistry by the board of dental examiners.
Rep. David Borden (D - Rock 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0502h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0502h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawAug 13, 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.
Rep. Suzanne Gottling (D - Sull 3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

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 Next Session Day Beginning of 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.
Rep. Lars Christiansen (R - Hills 27) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Elections

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 Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓Law
HB 1246 (2010)Died
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.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1247 (2010)Became Law
establishing a speed limit for vehicles traveling through toll collection areas.
Rep. John Flanders (R - Rock 8) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0584h, 12–1; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawMay 18, 2010
HB 1262 (2010)Became Law
relative to disabled parking signs.
Rep. Carol Williams (D - Hills 14) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0137h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓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.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0346h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0346h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
HB 1276-FN-LOCAL (2010)Became Law
relative to investment of capital reserve funds.
Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 19) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawJul 17, 2010
HB 1278-FN (2010)Became Law
relative to milk producer-distributors.
Rep. Warren Groen (R - Straf 1) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 343–8 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Pamela Tucker (R - Rock 23)

Spoke against the motionRep. Leigh Webb (D - Merr 3)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawJul 17, 2010
HB 1284 (2010)Died
relative to posting of minutes under the right-to-know law.
Rep. Liz Merry (D - Belk 2) House Judiciary Right to Know

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1301 (2010)Became Law
relative to the regulation of fuel gas fitters.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0515h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0515h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
HB 1306 (2010)Became Law
relative to approval of recommendations of marital masters and judicial referees.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0466h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0466h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1307 (2010)Died
relative to appointments and reappointments of marital masters.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) House Judiciary Domestic Relations

House Judiciary recommended No Recommendation.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 151–163 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass (Rep Rowe)

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14)

Spoke against the motionRep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 177–147 on a division

In the record: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep G.Richardson)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1310 (2010)Died
allowing towns to hire health care workers.
Rep. Priscilla Lockwood (R - Merr 6) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0472h, 17–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0472h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0472h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✕SenateMay 5, 2010Governor✕LawMay 5, 2010
HB 1316 (2010)Died
requiring new construction and renovations of commercial buildings over 4,000 square feet to follow the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines relative to volatile organic compounds.
Rep. Yvonne Thomas (D - Coos 4) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Zoning and Planning

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1326 (2010)Died
relative to the use of long-term antibiotics for the treatment of Lyme disease.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Public and Mental Health

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

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

Motion Failed 135–218 on a division

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Bridgham (D - Carr 2) Rep. Charles McMahon (R - Rock 4) Rep. Cindy Rosenwald

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Perry (D - Straf 3) Rep. Claudia Chase (D - Hills 2) Rep. John Cebrowski (R - Hills 7) Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0574h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 300–56 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Daniels)

Also spoke during this billRep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕Law
HB 1328 (2010)Died
prohibiting wheeled motorized vehicles from operation on Stone Pond in the town of Marlow.
Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1330 (2010)Died
relative to the preservation of religious freedom.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 203–119 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1333-FN-A (2010)Died
relative to providing a death benefit for the family of a seasonal department of transportation employee and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) House Finance

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1334 (2010)Became Law
relative to penalties for unpaid fines concerning hazardous materials accidents.
Rep. John DeJoie (D - Merr 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0433h, 18–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0433h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawSep 4, 2010
HB 1337 (2010)Became Law
relative to the requirement for public forums for the assessing standards board and the equalization standards board and relative to disciplinary sanctions for assessing officials.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0531h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0531h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0531h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓Law
HB 1339 (2010)Died
relative to the state services system and establishing a commission to study uncompensated care at community mental health centers.
Rep. John DeJoie (D - Merr 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1347 (2010)Died
relative to the right of jury nullification.
Rep. Lars Christiansen (R - Hills 27) House Judiciary

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 234–113 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1352 (2010)Became Law
relative to direct shippers.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Liquor and Beer

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0422h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0422h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1357 (2010)Died
requiring funds for the purchase of modular or manufactured housing to be held in escrow until an occupancy permit is issued and relative to the development of a manufactured housing buyer's guide.
Rep. Susi Nord (D - Rock 1) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Housing

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓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.
Rep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 13) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

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 Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓Law
HB 1361 (2010)Died
relative to procedures for notification of parole hearings.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0160h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0160h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕Law
HB 1363 (2010)Became Law
relative to continuing care communities.
Rep. Jill Hammond (D - Hills 3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Insurance

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0463h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0463h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1368 (2010)Became Law
relative to the definition of “employee” for workers’ compensation purposes and relative to the New Hampshire return to work program.
Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 8) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0374h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0374h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawJun 14, 2010
HB 1372 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the provisions of RSA 570-A, the wiretapping and eavesdropping statute, and to study permitting a person to record a law enforcement officer in the course of such officer’s official duties.
Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0294h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0294h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0294h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 8, 2010✓LawJul 8, 2010
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.
Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawJun 28, 2010
HB 1378-FN (2010)Became Law
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.
Rep. Jeffrey St. Cyr (R - Belk 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0286h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0286h (New Title)

✓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.
Rep. Jeffrey St. Cyr (R - Belk 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0441h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawAug 13, 2010
HB 1385-FN (2010)Died
relative to appeals under the workers' compensation law.
Rep. Lawrence Perkins (R - Rock 14) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services 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 Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 3, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 3, 2010
HB 1410 (2010)Interim Study
prohibiting lobbyists from serving on judicial branch commissions, committees, boards, or similar government entities.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 18–0.

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 1415 (2010)Became Law
relative to the donation of official records of state governors and members of Congress to the state of New Hampshire.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans 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✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓LawSep 21, 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.
Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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 6, 2010HouseMar 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 1439-LOCAL (2010)Died
relative to tax exemptions for water and air pollution control installations.
Rep. Leigh Webb (D - Merr 2) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Local and Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0138h, 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✕SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕LawMay 12, 2010
HB 1442-FN (2010)Died
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 Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 3, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 3, 2010
HB 1447 (2010)Died
relative to authorization to use firearms in the compact part of a town.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✕SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕LawMay 12, 2010
HB 1452-FN (2010)Became Law
relative to commercial motor vehicle operation.
Rep. Richard Stuart (D - Belk 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0264h, 20–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0264h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorMay 25, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1489 (2010)Died
allowing municipalities to adopt a volunteer incentive property tax credit.
Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4) House Local and Regulated Revenues Taxes - Local

House Local and Regulated Revenues 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 Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 3, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 3, 2010
HB 1490 (2010)Died
establishing a citizens task force to study state revenues and expenditures and relative to the regulation of financial institutions.
Rep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0506h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0506h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✕GovernorJul 13, 2010✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 1493 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study comprehensive mental health and substance use disorders parity.
Rep. Liz Merry (D - Belk 2) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0270h, 12–5.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawJul 20, 2010
HB 1497 (2010)Became Law
relative to the governance of the Concord school district.
Rep. Jessie Osborne (D - Merr 12) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0412h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0412h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0412h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓Law
HB 1504 (2010)Died
establishing a liquor commission oversight committee.
Rep. Rip Holden (R - Hills 7) House Local and Regulated Revenues Study Committees and Commissions

House Local and Regulated Revenues 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 Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 3, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 3, 2010
HB 1505 (2010)Died
establishing a commission to study state-imposed burdens on unregulated businesses.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs 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 Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 3, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 3, 2010
HB 1507-FN (2010)Died
relative to hunting and fishing licenses for disabled veterans, active duty members of the armed forces, and residents returning from active duty.
Rep. Frank Emiro (R - Rock 3) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Fish & Game

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1514-FN (2010)Died
prohibiting the sale of raw skins or unskinned carcasses of fur-bearing animals.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Fish & Game

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 269–78 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Watters, Rep. Margaret Porter (D - Merr 8) Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12)

Spoke against the motionRep. Carla Skinder (D - Sull 1) Rep. Barbara McCarthy (D - Rock 5) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Bulis)

Also spoke during this billRep. Lyle Bulis (R - Graf 1)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1516-FN-A (2010)Became Law
relative to funding the Claremont, Colebrook, Milford, and Keene District Courts in fiscal year 2011.
Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 3) House Finance Senate Finance

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0470h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0470h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorJul 1, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
HB 1522 (2010)Died
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

In the record: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 3, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 3, 2010
HB 1527 (2010)Died
relative to exceptions from the definition of private postsecondary career schools.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0410h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✕SenateMay 5, 2010Governor✕LawMay 5, 2010
HB 1535-FN (2010)Became Law
relative to absentee voting, special elections, election returns, preservation of ballots, recounts, the ballot law commission, and electronic ballot counting devices.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0645h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0645h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0645h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 18, 2010✓Law
HB 1541-FN (2010)Became Law
prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to minors.
Rep. Rich DiPentima (D - Rock 16) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Liquor and Beer

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0476h, 15–4.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJun 1, 2010✓LawJul 31, 2010
HB 1548-FN (2010)Became Law
relative to ambulatory surgical facilities under the law requiring reporting of hospital infections.
Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 19, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2011
HB 1550-FN-LOCAL (2010)Died
requiring substance abuse treatment drugs to be available to emergency medical providers when responding to emergencies in all emergency medical vehicles.
Rep. Joy Tilton (D - Merr 6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1553 (2010)Became Law
establishing a maternal mortality review panel to conduct comprehensive, multidisciplinary reviews of maternal deaths in New Hampshire.
Rep. Charlotte Houde-Quimby (D - Sull 1) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0539h, 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJun 9, 2010✓LawAug 8, 2010
HB 1590-FN (2010)Died
repealing same sex marriage.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3) House Judiciary Domestic Relations

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 210–109 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Thompson (D - Hills 9) Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7) Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Cebrowski (R - Hills 7) Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Eaton)

Also spoke during this billRep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1592-FN (2010)Became Law
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.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawJul 17, 2010
HB 1595-FN-LOCAL (2010)Died
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 Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 3, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 3, 2010
HB 1601 (2010)Interim Study
requiring the inclusion of certain offenses against adults on the public sexual offender list.
Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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
HB 1606-FN (2010)Became Law
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.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0469h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0469h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawMay 18, 2010
HB 1617-FN-LOCAL (2010)Died
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.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓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.

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 1644-FN (2010)Died
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).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 219–122 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Beth Rodd (D - Merr 6) Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1645-FN (2010)Died
relative to freedom of choice on whether to join a labor union.
Rep. William Smith (R - Rock 18) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

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

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 102–249 on a division

In the record: Recommit (Rep Vaillancourt)

Spoke for the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 232–122 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. James Craig (D - Hills 9)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1651-FN (2010)Became Law
requiring that current information and reports relative to the state budget be made available on the state website.
Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 8) House Finance Senate Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0490h, 22–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0490h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓Law
HB 1665-FN (2010)Became Law
relative to the penalty for carrying or selling certain weapons.
Rep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0452h, 19–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0452h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0452h (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMar 31, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawMay 18, 2010
HB 1674-FN-LOCAL (2010)Died
relative to the calculation of total education grants to municipalities and the calculation of excess education tax payments.
Rep. William Smith (R - Rock 18) House Finance Education - General

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 24–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 17, 2010
HB 1689 (2010)Became Law
exempting certain non-regulatory boards, commissions, councils, advisory committees, and task forces from repeal on June 30, 2011, extending the report date of the commission to evaluate the long-term uses of the lakes region facility located in Laconia, and extending the telecommunications planning and development advisory committee.
Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 11) House Legislative Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0557h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0557h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
HB 1690 (2010)Became Law
making statutory changes required by the repeal of certain non-regulatory boards, commissions, councils, advisory committees, and task forces.
Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 11) House Legislative Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0556h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0556h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓Law
HB 213-FN (2010)Became Law
requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.
Rep. Melanie Levesque (D - Hills 5) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0497h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 7, 2010✓LawAug 6, 2010
HB 523-FN (2010)Became Law
requiring DNA testing of all persons convicted of a felony and making changes to the information and analysis center.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0445h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 25, 2010✓Law
HB 660-FN (2010)Became Law
relative to the life settlements act.
Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 1) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0439h, 17–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0439h

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
HCR 26 (2010)Died
reaffirming the state's religious heritage and constitutional rights to practice religion and free speech.
Rep. Peyton Hinkle (R) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7; 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 Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 3, 2010Senate