The House, Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The House took up 115 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
17 roll calls, 6 divisions104 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.

relative to the distribution of meals and rooms tax revenues to cities and towns.

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

Motion Passed 209–147 on a roll call

In the record: Shall Rule of Chair Be Upheld (Rep W.O'Brien)

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

Motion Failed 166–190 on a roll call

In the record: Special Order Until 3:00 PM (Rep Packard)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 160–198 on a roll call

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

Recess Until 2:00 PM (Rep W.O'Brien)

Motion Failed 167–191 on a roll call

Previous Question (End debate and vote now)

Motion Passed: Debate Ended 200–157 on a roll call

In the record: Move Previous Question (Rep Campbell)

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

Motion Passed 192–157 on a roll call

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

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected 181–169 on a roll call

In the record: House Non-Concurs Unless Senate Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf on SB 450 by 3 PM (Rep M.Smith)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 147–187 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on the Table (Rep W.O'Brien)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 158–179 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Eaton)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 3, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010Governor✕Law
HB 1133 (2010)Became Law
relative to the duration of involuntary emergency admissions and relative to persons with mental illness and the corrections system.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1946s, 2031s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1946s(NT) & #2031s(NT) (Rep Cote)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawSep 11, 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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1374s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1374s (Rep Bouchard)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawAug 27, 2010
HB 1167 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study parole boards and parole board procedures.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1893s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1893s (Rep Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 3, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 8, 2010✓LawJul 8, 2010
HB 1168 (2010)Became Law
clarifying the definition of gross misconduct for purposes of unemployment compensation.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM & Requests Comm of Conf (Rep G.Richardson)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJul 8, 2010✓LawSep 6, 2010
HB 1174 (2010)Became Law
relative to terms for appointed town officials and relative to pay for members of park or recreation commissions.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1551s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1551s (Rep Cooney)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawAug 27, 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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1540s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 243–51 on a division

In the record: House Concurs with Sen AM #1540s (Rep Gile)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 8, 2010✓LawJul 8, 2010
HB 1183 (2010)Became Law
relative to the effective date of certain provisions of the involuntary commitment of sexually violent predators statute.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1890s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1890s (Rep Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 3, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJul 13, 2010
HB 1187 (2010)Became Law
relative to residential elevators and accessibility lifts.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1773s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1773s (Rep Goley)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
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.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Req Comm of Conf (Reps Spang & Almy)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓Law
HB 1252 (2010)Became Law
relative to the duration of medical payments coverage under motor vehicle liability policies.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1767s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1767s (Rep Butler)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1259 (2010)Became Law
relative to subrogation claims and liens in civil actions.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1925s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1925s (Rep Cote)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
relative to applications for hawkers and peddlers licenses.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Req Comm of Conf (Rep Cooney)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawSep 11, 2010
HB 1270 (2010)Became Law
relative to balancing amounts expended from the renewable energy fund.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1952s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 172–118 on a roll call

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1952s(NT) (Rep Kaen)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
relative to the licenses of mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1416s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1416s (Rep Butler)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJul 1, 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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1642s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1642s(NT) (Reps Rous & Almy)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawSep 18, 2010
HB 1318 (2010)Became Law
relative to post-conviction DNA testing, eligibility for victim’s compensation for a victim of a crime in which a petition for post-conviction DNA testing was filed, and victim services while the court is considering post-conviction DNA testing.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1934s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1934s(NT) (Rep Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawSep 11, 2010
relative to the use of long-term antibiotics for the treatment of Lyme disease.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Req Comm of Conf (Rep Rosenwald)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕Law
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.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM & Requests Comm of Conf (Rep G.Richardson)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓Law
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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1753s, 1835s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1753s & #1835s(NT) (Rep Walz)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓Law
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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2024s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 193–82 on a division

In the record: House Concurs with Senate #AM 1967s(NT) and #2024s (Rep Goley)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawJun 14, 2010
HB 1371 (2010)Became Law
allowing an injured employee to have a witness present at the examination by health care providers performing independent medical examinations and establishing a committee to study certain aspects of independent medical examinations.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2011s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #2011s(NT) (Rep Goley)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 11, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓Law
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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1888s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1888s (Rep Shurtleff)

✓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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1889s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1889s (Rep Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawJun 28, 2010
HB 1376 (2010)Became Law
relative to the regulation of pharmacies and pharmacists.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1698s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1698s (Rep Harding)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓Law
HB 1377 (2010)Became Law
permitting utilities to establish loan programs for owners of residential and business property engaging in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1950s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1950s (Rep Kaen)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓Law
HB 138 (2010)Became Law
revising certain provisions of the sexually violent predators statute.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1686s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1686s (Rep Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓Law
relative to assessing fees by zoning boards of adjustment.
Rep. Laura Gandia (R - Hills 27) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM & Requests Comm of Conf (Rep G.Richardson)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 11, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawSep 11, 2010
HB 1393 (2010)Became Law
relative to the treatment of New Hampshire investment trusts, and relative to pooled risk management programs.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Requests Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓Law
HB 1398 (2010)Became Law
allowing a surviving spouse to have access to the deceased spouse's medical records when there is no estate administration.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1933s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1933s (Rep Rosenwald)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1404 (2010)Became Law
relative to the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1887s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1887s (Reps Harding & Almy)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawSep 11, 2010
HB 1411 (2010)Became Law
requiring notice to educational support personnel and non-certified school district employees.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1860s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1860s (Rep Rous)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 10, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 8, 2010✓LawSep 6, 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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1699s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1699s (Rep P.Garrity)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓LawSep 21, 2010
HB 1417 (2010)Became Law
allowing the companion dogs of restaurant owners in certain areas of restaurants.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Requests Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawSep 11, 2010
HB 1436 (2010)Became Law
requiring a report to the general court on New Hampshire’s participation in the National Violent Death Reporting System and relative to legislative security staff

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1935s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 213–90 on a division

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1935s(NT) (Rep Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 3, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓Law
HB 1461 (2010)Became Law
relative to the municipal regulation of the sale of martial arts weapons.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM & Requests Comm of Conf (Rep G.Richardson)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 17, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
HB 1462 (2010)Became Law
establishing a shoreland advisory committee.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Req Comm of Conf (Rep Spang)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 10, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓Law
HB 1470 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study laws relating to condominium and homeowners' associations.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2023s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #2023s (Rep Butler)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawJul 20, 2010
HB 1486 (2010)Became Law
prohibiting the mandating of fire sprinkler systems in certain dwellings and establishing a committee to study municipal residential fire sprinkler requirements.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Requests Comm of Conf (Rep Butler)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 11, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 8, 2010✓LawJul 8, 2010
establishing a citizens task force to study state revenues and expenditures and relative to the regulation of financial institutions.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected 199–147 on a roll call

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Sen AM & Req Comm of Conf (Rep Almy)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 153–199 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)

Print the Debate (Keep the speeches in the journal)

Motion Failed 176–179 on a division

In the record: Print Debate in Permanent Journal (Rep Hess)

Print the Debate (Keep the speeches in the journal)

Motion Passed 336–21 on a roll call

In the record: Print Parliamentary Inquiry of Rep W.D.Scamman & Speaker's Reply in Perm Journal (Rep Vaillancourt)

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Requests Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1644s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1644s (Rep Butler)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawJul 20, 2010
establishing a deferred retirement option in the judicial retirement plan.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Requests Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010Governor✕Law
HB 1523 (2010)Became Law
revising the pupil safety and violence prevention act.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1861s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1861s (Rep Rous)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 11, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 15, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
HB 1528 (2010)Became Law
relative to observing voter check-in, relative to challenged voter affidavits, and ratifying certain actionsof the Salem school district.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1637s, 1885s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1637s(NT) & #1885s(NT) (Rep Pierce)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 11, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorMay 26, 2010✓Law
HB 1533 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the statute governing annulment of criminal records.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1743s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1743s (Rep Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJul 13, 2010
relative to absentee voting, special elections, election returns, preservation of ballots, recounts, the ballot law commission, and electronic ballot counting devices.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1840s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1840s(NT) (Rep Pierce)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 18, 2010✓Law
HB 1554 (2010)Became Law
allowing municipalities to establish energy efficiency and clean energy districts.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2040s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 168–123 on a roll call

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #2040s (Rep Cooney)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 18, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawAug 27, 2010
relative to the salaries of certain unclassified positions.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1336s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1336s (Reps Harding & M.Smith)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 10, 2010✓SenateApr 14, 2010✓GovernorJul 1, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
HB 1571 (2010)Became Law
relative to the penalty for failure to file an annual inventory of taxable property.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1752s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1752s (Rep Walz)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 10, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawApr 1, 2011
establishing a committee to study certification or licensing of integrated residential communities.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2042s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #2042s(NT) (Rep Rosenwald)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawJun 28, 2010
relative to the reasonable compensation deduction under the business profits tax, creating a committee to study safe harbors and taxation of investment organizations, and deleting a provision relative to taxation of certain income accumulated in trust.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM & Requests Comm of Conf (Rep G.Richardson)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 11, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓Law
establishing a special registration plate symbol for the purpose of benefitting the state park system.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM & Requests Comm of Conf (Rep G.Richardson)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 17, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJul 26, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
requiring certain patient identification for a pharmacist to dispense a schedule II or III controlled drug.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM & Requests Comm of Conf (Rep G.Richardson)

Speaker Appoints: Reps Schulze, DiPenti

Motion Passed

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 10, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010Governor✕Law
HB 1688 (2010)Became Law
relative to the regulation of the installation and operation of boiler and pressure vessels.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1385s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1385s (Rep Harding)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawSep 18, 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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1717s, 1899s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1717s(NT) & #1899s(NT) (Rep L.Weber)

✓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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1734s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1734s (Rep L.Weber)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓Law
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.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Req Comm of Conf (Rep Bouchard)

✓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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1561s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1561s (Reps Kaen & M.Smith)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 7, 2010✓LawAug 6, 2010
HB 219 (2010)Became Law
relative to hearings for incapacitated persons admitted to state institutions by their guardians.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1738s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1738s (Rep Cote)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseJan 13, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
relative to challenges of voters.

Override the Governor's Veto (Pass the bill despite the veto; needs two thirds in each chamber)

Motion Failed: Veto Sustained 1–327 on a roll call

In the record: Notwithstanding Gov's Veto Shall HB276 Become Law (Rep W.O'Brien)

Override the Governor's Veto (Pass the bill despite the veto; needs two thirds in each chamber)

Motion Failed: Veto Sustained

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✕GovernorFeb 12, 2010✕LawMay 19, 2010
requiring certain engine coolants and antifreeze to include an aversive agent so that they are rendered unpalatable.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Requests Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010Governor✕Law
requiring DNA testing of all persons convicted of a felony and making changes to the information and analysis center.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1941s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1941s(NT) (Reps Shurtleff & M.Smith)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJun 25, 2010✓Law
relative to insurance coverage for persons having deafness and hearing loss.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1427s, 1480s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 188–108 on a division

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1427s & #1480s (Rep Butler)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
clarifying insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of pervasive developmental disorder or autism.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1906s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1906s (Rep Butler)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓Law
relative to the regulation of auctioneers by the state board of auctioneers.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2429s, 0035s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #2429s & #0035s (Rep Harding)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateJan 6, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
relative to habitual offenders, relative to implements of husbandry, and relative to registration of vehicles under the Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected 189–154 on a roll call

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Sen AM & Req Comm of Conf (Rep Almy)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✓SenateApr 7, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawSep 4, 2010
SB 150 (2010)Became Law
relative to low-speed utility vehicles and relative to registration fees for certain special number plates for veterans.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateJan 13, 2010✓HouseApr 14, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓Law
delaying the transfer of liquor enforcement to the department of safety and establishing a committee to study the administrative structure and adjudicative process at the liquor commission.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓HouseMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 2, 2010✓LawJul 2, 2010
making various changes to the criminal statutes.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓GovernorJul 1, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
SB 313 (2010)Became Law
extending the repeal date of the state park system advisory council, relative to field purchases and transfers of funds for the state park system and the bureau of trails, and imposing fees for the use of Jericho Mountain state park.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✓HouseMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 26, 2010✓LawJul 26, 2010
SB 319 (2010)Became Law
relative to purchases by on-premises alcoholic beverages licensees and relative to liquor licenses.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✓HouseMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawSep 11, 2010
SB 320 (2010)Became Law
relative to occupational exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓HouseMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawSep 18, 2010
authorizing the judicial retirement plan to deduct a health insurance premium contribution from allowances.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateFeb 17, 2010✓HouseMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawSep 18, 2010
relative to whistleblower protection and waste prevention in state government.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 13, 2010✓SenateMar 10, 2010✓HouseMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawJul 20, 2010
relative to economic revitalization zone tax credits.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateMar 10, 2010✓HouseMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJul 13, 2010
relative to state-owned vehicles.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✓HouseMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 1, 2010✓LawJul 1, 2010
SB 408 (2010)Became Law
relative to purchasing alliances and establishing a study committee on the procurement of health insurance by employee leasing companies.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✓HouseMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓Law
SB 411 (2010)Became Law
relative to permitting of large groundwater withdrawals.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateFeb 10, 2010✓HouseApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawSep 18, 2010
SB 420 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study pharmacy benefits management for injured workers covered by the workers’ compensation law.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✓HouseMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJul 13, 2010
SB 428 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study dispatch times within the enhanced 911 system from the time the call is placed to the arrival of assistance.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateMar 3, 2010✓HouseMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawJul 20, 2010
relative to executive branch ethics and establishing a committee to study the impact of implementing a 10-hour per day, 4-day week for state employees.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✓HouseApr 21, 2010✕GovernorJul 20, 2010✕LawOct 13, 2010
SB 442 (2010)Became Law
relative to the grant program to administer exotic aquatic plant prevention.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateMar 10, 2010✓HouseMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawSep 18, 2010
relative to costs and expenditures at the department of health and human services, establishing a special fund for certain civil fines collected by the department, and relative to the due date for the Medicaid enhancement tax.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed 168–117 on a roll call

In the record: House Accedes to Req for Comm of Conf (Rep M.Smith)

✓IntroducedJan 13, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✓HouseMay 12, 2010Governor✕Law
relative to the transition period for implementing the adequacy aid formula.

Refuse to Accede (Decline a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Refused 170–118 on a roll call

In the record: House Refuses to Accede to Req for C of C (Rep M.Smith)

✓IntroducedJan 13, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✕HouseMay 19, 2010Governor✕LawMay 19, 2010
SB 478 (2010)Became Law
relative to the appointments to the board of home inspectors, the administrative attachment of the plumbers’ board, and retired status for licensed architects.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 13, 2010✓SenateMar 17, 2010✓HouseMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJul 13, 2010
SB 480 (2010)Became Law
relative to appeals of decisions by the department of environmental services.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✓HouseMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawSep 18, 2010
relative to ratification of cost items contained in a collective bargaining agreement for court security officers of the judicial branch, and relative to state reimbursement of county sheriffs costs.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✓HouseMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 1, 2010✓Law
SB 486 (2010)Became Law
relative to the school building aid program.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✓HouseApr 21, 2010✓GovernorJul 1, 2010✓Law
SB 491 (2010)Became Law
relative to in-state preferences on state vendor contracts and criteria for debarment of vendors.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2010✓SenateMar 3, 2010✓HouseMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawSep 18, 2010
changing the business profits tax deduction for reasonable compensation for partnerships, limited liability companies, and sole proprietorships and modifying the interest and dividends tax statute to follow the definitions of interest and dividends used in the United States Internal Revenue Code.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✓HouseMay 13, 2010Governor✕Law
SB 503 (2010)Became Law
relative to unique pupil identification.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedFeb 10, 2010✓SenateMar 17, 2010✓HouseMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawSep 18, 2010
relative to school district liability for special education costs.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedMar 10, 2010✓SenateMar 24, 2010✓HouseMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawSep 11, 2010
SB 59 (2010)Became Law
relative to the renovation and replacement of school buildings.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓HouseJan 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawSep 18, 2010
SB 73-FN (2010)Became Law
requiring the state government to reduce energy use per square foot in state buildings, to develop an energy conservation plan, and to make an annual report on the state’s energy consumption.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateJan 27, 2010✓HouseMay 12, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓LawJul 20, 2010