The House, Wednesday, March 2, 2011

The House took up 58 bills: 38 together on the consent calendar, then 21 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 25
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
5 roll calls, 4 divisions55 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Peter Silva 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 31 members excusedRepublican 25Democrat 6

The journal records 31 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. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 27) Rep. Karen Hutchinson (R - Rock 3) Rep. Jane Johnson (R - Ches 12) Rep. Michael Reed (R - Hills 33) Rep. Jenna Roberts (D - Straf 7) Rep. Michael Weeden (R - Straf 6) Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11) Rep. Lester Bradley (R - Graf 6) Rep. Michael Buxton (R - Hills 24) Rep. William Condra (R - Hills 4) Rep. Timothy Copeland (R - Rock 19) Rep. Duffy Daugherty (R - Coos 1) Rep. Russell Day (R - Hills 7) Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) Rep. Stephanie Eaton (R - Graf 1) Rep. Donald Flanders (R - Belk 3) Rep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 4) Rep. Walter Kolodziej (R - Rock 7) Rep. Frederick Leonard (R - Straf 7) Rep. Bruce Marcus (R - Hills 3) Rep. David Palfrey (R - Merr 2) Rep. Anthony Pellegrino (R - Hills 21) Rep. Marsha Pelletier (D - Straf 20) Rep. Chip Rice (D - Merr 27) Rep. Carl Seidel (R - Hills 28) Rep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16) Rep. Wyman Shuler (R - Rock 11) Rep. Todd Smith (R - Merr 24) Rep. Kevin Sullivan (R - Rock 15) Rep. Adam Schroadter

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 1-A (2011)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

Introduce (Admit the bill to the chamber)

Motion Passed: Bill Introduced on a voice vote

In the record: Late Drafting and Introduction Approved by House

✓IntroducedMar 2, 2011✓HouseMar 31, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 29, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
HB 160 (2011)Died
relative to the powers of the joint committee on legislative facilities.
Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 27) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs

House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0063h, 12–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0063h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0063h(NT)

Also spoke during this billRep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✕SenateMay 11, 2011Governor✕LawMay 11, 2011
HB 194 (2012)Interim Study
relative to the prohibition on having or carrying a loaded crossbow, rifle, or shotgun in or on a vehicle.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 13) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Judiciary Fish & Game

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–4.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 241–108 on a roll call

In the record: Recommit (Rep G.Hopper)

Spoke for the motionRep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 44)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 5, 2012SenateFeb 8, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 2-FN-A-LOCAL (2011)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

Introduce (Admit the bill to the chamber)

Motion Passed: Bill Introduced on a voice vote

In the record: Late Drafting and Introduction Approved by House

✓IntroducedMar 2, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 29, 2011✓Law
HB 225-FN (2012)Died
relative to the return of personal property confiscated by law enforcement agencies from a person charged with a crime.
Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–2.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommit (Rep Jasper)

Spoke for the motionRep. Elaine Swinford (R - Belk 5)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 9, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 240 (2011)Died
allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.
Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 68–272 on a roll call

In the record: Recommit (Rep D.McGuire)

Spoke for the motionRep. Spec Bowers (R - Sull 2) Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) Rep. Cameron DeJong (R - Hills 9) Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Bates (R - Rock 7) Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 303–44 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37) Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8)

Print the Debate (Keep the speeches in the journal)

Motion Failed 60–283 on a division

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 2, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 2, 2011
HB 29 (2012)Died
permitting a person to petition the superior court for any action pertaining to a pistol or revolver license.
Rep. Steven Cunningham (R - Sull 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 167–168 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Thomas Howard (R - Sull 9) Rep. Thomas Laware (R - Sull 8) Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27)

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommit (Rep Bettencourt)

Also spoke during this billRep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✕HouseJan 4, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawJan 4, 2012
HB 350-FN (2012)Became Law
updating laws relative to the fiscal committee of the general court.
Rep. Robert Foose (D - Merr 1) House Legislative Administration Senate Finance State Government

House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0238h, 12–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012✓SenateApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
HB 448-FN (2012)Died
relative to spice incense products.
Rep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 158–188 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kyle Tasker (R - Rock 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 11)

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 211–138 on a division

In the record: Recommit (Rep Welch)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011HouseJan 4, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 490-FN (2011)Became Law
adopting the interstate compact for juveniles.
Rep. Patricia Dowling (R - Rock 5) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Refer to Finance Under House Rules (Send the bill to the Finance Under House Rules Committee)

Motion Passed: Sent to Finance Under House Rules

In the record: Referred to Finance Under House Rules

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓LawSep 3, 2011
HB 525 (2011)Became Law
naming a bridge in the town of Merrimack in honor of Corporal Timothy Gibson, U.S.M.C.
Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 19) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Memorials

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0364h, 12–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to First Order of Business on Regular Calendar (Rep Chandler)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0364h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Print the Debate (Keep the speeches in the journal)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Print Remarks in Permanent Journal (Rep Hinch)

Also spoke during this billRep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 19)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 2, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓GovernorApr 25, 2011✓LawJun 24, 2011
HB 539-FN (2011)Died
repealing the state enforcement of OBD II requirements for motor vehicles.
Rep. Edmond Gionet (R - Graf 3) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Failed 103–241 on a division

In the record: Suspend House Rules to Allow Further Action (Rep Lambert)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseFeb 23, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 23, 2011
HB 556 (2011)Died
relative to citizen complaints against police officers.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 5) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 241–102 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5) Rep. Larry Gagne (R - Hills 13) Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 6)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 2, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 2, 2011
HB 584 (2011)Died
authorizing coastal management provisions in master plans.
Rep. David Watters (D - Straf 4) House Municipal and County Government Zoning and Planning

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Watters

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 2, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 2, 2011
HB 90 (2011)Became Law
relative to enforcement of the requirement of boaters to have a safe boater education certificate.
Rep. Peter Bolster (R - Belk 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0084h, 12–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0084h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 2, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorJun 8, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012