The House, Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The House took up 197 bills: 145 together on the consent calendar, then 52 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 26
Assembled
9:00 AM
Votes Taken
21 roll calls, 5 divisions179 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 9:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Michele Peckham (R - Rock 22) 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 19 members excusedRepublican 15Democrat 4

The journal records 19 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. Thomas Beattie (R - Hills 17) Rep. Ronald Belanger (R - Rock 8) Rep. Russell Day (R - Hills 7) Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 11) Rep. Robert Kingsbury (R - Belk 4) Rep. David Lundgren (R - Rock 3) Rep. Marie Sapienza (R - Rock 8) Rep. Christopher Ahlgren (R - Carr 6) Rep. Cynthia Chase (D - Ches 8) Rep. Guy Comtois (R - Belk 7) Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 6) Rep. Walter Kolodziej (R - Rock 7) Rep. Frederick Leonard (R - Straf 7) Rep. Mark Lindsley (R - Merr 6) Rep. Bruce MacMahon (R - Rock 10) Rep. Barry Palmer (R - Hills 32) Rep. Jeffrey Shackett (R - Graf 9) Rep. Daniel Sullivan (D - Hills 8) Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 16)

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 9 (2011)Died
relating to parental rights. Providing that parents have the natural right to control the health, education, and welfare of their children.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Children and Family Law

House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–3; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 148–183 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Edward Moran (R - Hills 18)

Spoke against the motionRep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34) Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4) Rep. Avard

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 221–117 on a division

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0602h

Motion Failed 212–128 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0602h(NT)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 158–186 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 15, 2011SenateVoters
HB 145 (2012)Died
permitting the audio and video recording of a law enforcement officer while in the course of his or her official duties.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Right to Know

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0766h, 13–4.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 215–151 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 0766h

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0766h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 296–70 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0766h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateFeb 8, 2012Governor✕LawJun 6, 2012
HB 147-FN (2011)Became Law
making the commission of certain offenses punishable under the capital murder statute.
Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 28, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
HB 176 (2011)Died
relative to eligibility to vote.
Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 267–72 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Jeffrey St. Cyr (R - Belk 5) Rep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37)

Spoke against the motionRep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 15, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2011
HB 178 (2011)Became Law
establishing a committee to study issues regarding Financial Resources Mortgage, Inc.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–4.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 2, 2011✓LawJun 2, 2011
HB 186-FN (2012)Died
relative to the definition of political communication.
Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 4) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0551h, 13–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0551h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0551h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 207-FN (2011)Died
relative to physical force in defense of a person.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 15, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2011
HB 210-FN (2012)Interim Study
relative to the use of deadly force to protect oneself.
Rep. Richard Okerman (R - Rock 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–8.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 270–92 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kenneth Kreis (R - Merr 9)

Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011SenateFeb 8, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
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 Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0541h, 11–5.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0541h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 295–69 on a roll call

Also spoke during this billRep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) Rep. Phil Greazzo (R - Hills 17) Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 9, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 262-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to beverage manufacturers.
Rep. Calvin Pratt (R - Hills 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Liquor and Beer

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0711h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0711h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorJun 6, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
HB 264-FN (2011)Died
relative to political contributions by state contractors and other recipients of state grants or appropriations.
Rep. Michael Brunelle (D - Hills 10) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

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

Spoke against the motionRep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 15, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2011
HB 330-FN (2012)Interim Study
relative to carrying firearms.
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 0637h, 11–6.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0637h, 0811h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 244–109 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0637h and #0811h

Spoke for the motionRep. Steven Cunningham (R - Sull 2) Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5) Rep. Elaine Swinford (R - Belk 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11)

Also spoke during this billRep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011SenateFeb 8, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 331-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to posting agency expenditures on the state transparency website.
Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0110h, 11–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0110h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 27, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓LawSep 13, 2011
HB 348-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to games of chance and prohibiting the racing and charitable gaming commission and the lottery commission from authorizing new gambling machines or devices.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0538h, 9–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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 Mar 16 (Rep C.McGuire)

Spoke for the motionRep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 8)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓Law
HB 355 (2011)Became Law
enabling state and local fire and building officials to issue citations for violations of certain fire safety rules and licensing violations for gas fitters, electricians, and plumbers.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0761h, 12–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0761h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 27, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
HB 370 (2011)Died
making changes to the pupil safety and violence prevention act.
Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 27) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0452h, 10–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 248–96 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 27) Rep. Laura Gandia (R - Hills 27)

Spoke against the motionRep. Donna Schlachman (D - Rock 18)

Also spoke during this billRep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 27) Rep. Donna Schlachman (D - Rock 18)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✕SenateMay 4, 2011Governor✕LawMay 4, 2011
HB 378-FN (2012)Interim Study
inserting an exception to the criminal threatening statute, relative to the minimum mandatory sentence for a felony conviction involving the possession, use, or attempted use of a firearm, and relative to the definition of “non-deadly” force.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) 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 0582h, 13–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0582h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 304–54 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0582h(NT)

Also spoke during this billRep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011SenateFeb 8, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 416 (2011)Died
adding an exemption from immunization for conscientious beliefs.
Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 27) House Children and Family Law Public and Mental Health

House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 215–149 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Rich DiPentima (D - Rock 16) Rep. David Robbins (R - Hills 26) Rep. Ross Terrio (R - Hills 14)

Spoke against the motionRep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 19) Rep. Laura Jones (R - Straf 24) Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Robbins)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 15, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2011
HB 418-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the use of open source software and open data formats by state agencies and relative to the adoption of a statewide information policy regarding open government data standards.
Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0733h, 11–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0733h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0733h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓GovernorMar 12, 2012✓LawMay 11, 2012
HB 422 (2011)Died
prohibiting vaccinations in public schools.
Rep. Laura Jones (R - Straf 1) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 294–49 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Rich DiPentima (D - Rock 16) Rep. Kathleen Lauer-Rago (R - Merr 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Laura Jones (R - Straf 24) Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 15, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2011
HB 429 (2011)Died
permitting a child 16 years of age or older to withdraw from school with parental permission.
Rep. James Parison (R - Hills 3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Without Recommendation, 8–8.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 210–134 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass (Rep Parison)

Spoke for the motionRep. Charles Brosseau (R - Graf 6) Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27) Rep. James Parison (R - Hills 25)

Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27) Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5) Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 26)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✕SenateJun 1, 2011Governor✕LawJun 1, 2011
HB 444-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to the commemoration of General John Stark Day.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0590h, 12–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0590h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0590h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓LawJul 15, 2011
HB 450 (2011)Died
relative to the regulatory authority of the board of barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics.
Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 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 0716h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0716h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✕SenateMay 11, 2011Governor✕LawMay 11, 2011
HB 466-FN (2012)Died
eliminating the ballot law commission.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0834h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✕SenateJan 18, 2012Governor✕LawJan 18, 2012
HB 495-FN (2011)Died
relative to the prevention of the use of pesticides on the grounds of child day care facilities, schools, and state parks.
Rep. Suzanne Smith (D - Graf 7) House Environment and Agriculture Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Haefner (R - Hills 37)

Spoke against the motionRep. Suzanne Smith (D - Graf 8)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 15, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2011
HB 52 (2011)Became Law
relative to grounds for modification of parental rights and responsibilities.
Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 5) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0480h, 10–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0480h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 11, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
HB 524-FN (2011)Died
relative to the release of prisoners on probation or parole.
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 (OTP), 12–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 114–245 on a roll call

In the record: Recommit (Rep Shurtelff)

Spoke for the motionRep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. Phil Greazzo (R - Hills 17)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0789h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 264–97 on a roll call

Also spoke during this billRep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateApr 27, 2011Governor✕Law
HB 528-FN-LOCAL (2012)Died
requiring school districts to develop a facility maintenance and capital improvement program.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0333h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0333h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✕SenateJan 18, 2012Governor✕LawJan 18, 2012
HB 542-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to exceptions for objectionable material in public school courses.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 13) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0726h, 11–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0726h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 197–148 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0726h(NT)

Spoke for the motionRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27)

Spoke against the motionRep. Karen Hutchinson (R - Rock 3) Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✕GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
HB 565 (2011)Became Law
establishing a dental hygienists committee within the board of dental examiners.
Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 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 0755h, 12–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0755h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
HB 580-FN-LOCAL (2011)Became Law
establishing a committee to study collective bargaining by public employees.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rules to Allow Reporting Deadline to Be Extended No Later Than Mar 24 and House Action No Later Than Mar 31 (Reps Bettencourt & Wallner)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateApr 27, 2011✓GovernorMay 27, 2011✓LawMay 27, 2011
HB 623 (2011)Became Law
prohibiting preferences in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or admission by state agencies, the university system, the community college system, and the postsecondary education commission.
Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Education - Finance

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 101–197 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Watters

Spoke against the motionRep. Spec Bowers (R - Sull 2)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 219–79 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass (Rep Jasper)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 59–240 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep C.McGuire)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 29, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
HB 648 (2012)Became Law
relative to eminent domain by public utilities and establishing a commission to investigate the procedural rights of the landowner when a petition is presented to the public utilities commission by a utility seeking eminent domain, develop a framework for the state to provide use rights to transmission developers on state owned rights-of-way, develop policies to encourage burying such lines where practicable, and establish a structure for payment.
Rep. Laurence Rappaport (R - Coos 1) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Judiciary Energy and Utilities

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rules to Allow Reporting Deadline to Be Extended No Later Than Mar 24 and House Action No Later Than Mar 31 (Reps Bettencourt & Wallner)

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateJan 25, 2012✓GovernorMar 5, 2012✓Law
HB 649 (2012)Interim Study
relative to the Northern Pass Project to construct and operate transmission lines from the Canadian border to a proposed terminal in Franklin, New Hampshire.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rules to Allow Reporting Deadline to Be Extended No Later Than Mar 24 and House Action No Later Than Mar 31 (Reps Bettencourt & Wallner)

✓IntroducedFeb 23, 2011HouseJun 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 651 (2011)Became Law
allowing the sale and possession of monk parakeets.
Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 19) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rules to Allow Reporting Deadline to Be Extended No Later Than Mar 24 and House Action No Later Than Mar 31 (Reps Bettencourt & Wallner)

✓IntroducedMar 2, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateMay 11, 2011✓GovernorMay 31, 2011✓LawJul 30, 2011
HB 89 (2011)Died
requiring the attorney general to join the lawsuit challenging the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Commerce

House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 259–107 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Anne Cartwright (R - Ches 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16)

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011SenateMay 4, 2011Governor✕LawSep 7, 2011