The House, Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The House took up 54 bills: 31 together on the consent calendar, then 23 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 17
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
8 roll calls, 3 divisions35 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Robert Williams (D - Merr 11) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 5), Speaker of the House.

Excused for the Day

Show the 13 members excusedRepublican 7Democrat 6

The journal records 13 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. Ronald Belanger (R - Rock 8) Rep. Roger Berube (D - Straf 18) Rep. Julie Brown (R - Straf 1) Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) Rep. Thomas Beattie (R - Hills 17) Rep. Bernard Benn (D - Graf 12) Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 18) Rep. Philip Ginsburg (D - Straf 6) Rep. Evalyn Merrick (D - Coos 2) Rep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34) Rep. Michael Reed (R - Hills 33) Rep. J. David Knox (R - Carr 4) Rep. Brian Rhodes (D - Hills 30)

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 110 (2012)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the reporting of crimes by professional safety and security services personnel.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5) 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 0133h, 14–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0133h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseFeb 15, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓GovernorMar 12, 2012✓LawMar 12, 2012
HB 113 (2011)Died
prohibiting the use of state funds for New Hampshire public television.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Finance Senate Finance Legislature

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0243h, 19–6.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0243h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 263–102 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0243h(NT)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 94–273 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseFeb 15, 2011SenateMay 11, 2011Governor✕LawSep 7, 2011
HB 125-FN (2012)Interim Study
relative to lawful commerce in firearms, including manufacture and sale, in New Hampshire.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification

House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 240–120 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Joshua Davenport (R - Rock 17)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011HouseJun 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 185-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to determining bargaining units for purposes of public employee collective bargaining.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2011-0325h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 314–52 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2011-0325h

Spoke for the motionRep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21) Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 250–116 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Daniels)

Spoke for the motionRep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 118–251 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 0325h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 15, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 9, 2011✓LawJul 8, 2011
HB 230 (2011)Died
exempting the repair of certain structures from compensatory mitigation requirements.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Feb 16

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 16, 2011✕SenateApr 20, 2011Governor✕LawApr 20, 2011
HB 37-FN-A (2011)Died
reestablishing the initial monthly gross charge exemption to the communications services tax.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Feb 16

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011HouseFeb 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawNov 30, 2011
HB 414-FN-A (2011)Died
establishing an assessment on motor vehicle inspections to be deposited in the police standards and training council training fund.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–3.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Feb 16

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseFeb 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 2011
HB 440-FN (2012)Died
requiring that New Hampshire join the lawsuit challenging federal health care reform legislation.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Feb 16

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 11, 2012SenateGovernor✕Law
HB 474-FN (2011)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 Senate Commerce Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0218h, 10–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0218h, 0313h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 221–131 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0218h(NT) and #0313h(NT)

Spoke for the motionRep. Tammy Simmons Rep. Spec Bowers (R - Sull 2) Rep. Avard, Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 26) Rep. Patrick Long Rep. Michael McCarthy (R - Hills 29) Rep. Carlos E. Gonzalez (R - Hills 48) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8) Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 39) Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21) Rep. Lee Quandt

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 100–248 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep W.Smith)

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 15, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✕GovernorMay 11, 2011✕LawNov 30, 2011
HB 65 (2011)Died
relative to the advisory board on private investigative agencies and security services, and firearms proficiency for armed security guards, private investigators, and bail enforcement agents.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Feb 16

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✕HouseFeb 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 2011
HB 84 (2011)Died
establishing a statutory commission on motor vehicle recycling issues.
Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4) House Environment and Agriculture Transportation and Highways

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0113h, 10–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0113h

Motion Failed 121–237 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 260–101 on a division

In the record: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Jasper)

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✕HouseFeb 15, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 2011
HCR 6 (2011)Died
requiring the Congress of the United States of America to reaffirm its adherence to the Constitution of the United States regarding international agreements and treaties.
Rep. Carol Vita (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0180h, 8–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Feb 16

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011SenateMay 18, 2011
HR 11 (2011)Adopted by House
affirming revenue estimates for fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Rep. David Bettencourt (R) State Government

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 92–259 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Gimas)

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2011✓HouseFeb 9, 2011
SB 1-FN-LOCAL (2011)Became Law
eliminating the automatic continuation requirement for public employee collective bargaining agreements.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Feb 16

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓SenateJan 19, 2011✓HouseFeb 16, 2011✓GovernorMar 1, 2011✓LawMar 1, 2011