The House, Wednesday, March 24, 2010

The House took up 41 bills: 15 together on the consent calendar, then 26 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 30
Votes Taken
8 roll calls, 13 divisions25 voice votes
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How the Day Began

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

What the House Did That Day

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

HB 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.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the House 219–140 on a division

In the record: Remove from the Table (Rep Rous)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1090h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 234–116 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓Law
HB 1226 (2010)Became Law
relative to caregiver support services for the elderly.
Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0771h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 201–153 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #0771h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 19, 2010✓LawJul 18, 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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0996h, 17–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0996h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 206–108 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #0996h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓Law
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.
Rep. Stanley Stevens (R - Carr 4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0899h, 15–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0899h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 306–28 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawSep 18, 2010
HB 1428-FN (2010)Died
relative to death benefits for surviving spouses of a New Hampshire retirement system member.
Rep. Patricia McMahon (D - Merr 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–11; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 162–167 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 173–169 on a roll call

In the record: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep DiFruscia)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 173–179 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 24, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 24, 2010
HB 1471 (2010)Died
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.
Rep. Robin Read (D - Rock 16) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 195–167 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✕SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕LawMay 12, 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.
Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0910h, 23–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0910h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1520 (2010)Became Law
relative to the rulemaking authority of and administrative fine authority for the department of resources and economic development.
Rep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0946h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 202–145 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #0946h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓Law
HB 1534 (2010)Became Law
relative to the issuance of air permits and certain fees relative to air permits.
Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 7) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0918h, 12–5.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0918h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 222–121 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 21, 2010✓LawJun 21, 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.
Rep. Rich DiPentima (D - Rock 16) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–8; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 206–140 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 19, 2010✓LawJul 18, 2010
HB 1664-FN (2010)Died
making appropriations reductions in the operating budget for fiscal year 2011 and relative to state revenues and expenditures.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) House Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1078h, 24–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 212–151 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on the Table (Rep Eaton)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010HouseMar 24, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 1672-FN (2010)Died
making appropriation additions and revenue reductions for fiscal year 2011.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) House Finance

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–10; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 198–163 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✕HouseMar 24, 2010SenateGovernor✕LawMar 24, 2010
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.
Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 11) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1071h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1071h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 317–11 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #1071h

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawJun 28, 2010
HB 431-FN (2010)Died
requiring certain engine coolants and antifreeze to include an aversive agent so that they are rendered unpalatable.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 251–92 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010Governor✕Law
HB 507-FN (2010)Became Law
relative to taxes, fees, and credits under the insurance laws.
Rep. James Headd (R - Rock 3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Ways and Means Insurance

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0915h, 10–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0915h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #0915h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
HB 558-FN (2010)Died
establishing a procedure for leasing state parks.
Rep. Kathleen Taylor (D - Graf 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Ways and Means Environment - Conservation

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–6.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0878h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 233–106 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #0878h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2010✕SenateApr 14, 2010Governor✕LawApr 14, 2010
HB 630-FN-A (2010)Became Law
relative to live racing in New Hampshire.
Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 7) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 152–198 on a division

In the record: Lay on the Table (Rep Weare)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 245–113 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorJul 8, 2010✓Law
SB 305 (2010)Became Law
naming a bridge in Lisbon in honor of Specialist Alan J. Burgess.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Memorials

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0852h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0852h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateJan 27, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓GovernorAug 23, 2010✓LawAug 23, 2010