The House, Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The House took up 56 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 28
Assembled
9:00 AM
Votes Taken
26 roll calls, 11 divisions37 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 9:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Frederick Rice (R - Rock 21) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 5), Speaker of the House, and Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4).

Excused for the Day

Show the 24 members excusedRepublican 17Democrat 7

The journal records 24 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. Donald Andolina (R - Straf 17) Rep. Thomas Beattie (R - Hills 17) Rep. Ronald Belanger (R - Rock 8) Rep. Sean Cox (R - Merr 6) Rep. Russell Day (R - Hills 7) Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 11) Rep. Thomas Katsiantonis (D - Hills 15) Rep. Robert Kingsbury (R - Belk 4) Rep. Marie Sapienza (R - Rock 8) Rep. J. Michael Ball (R - Hills 9) Rep. Cynthia Chase (D - Ches 8) Rep. Guy Comtois (R - Belk 7) Rep. John Gimas (D - Hills 12) Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 6) Rep. David Kidder (R - Merr 5) Rep. Mark Lindsley (R - Merr 6) Rep. William O'Connor (R - Straf 3) Rep. Barry Palmer (R - Hills 32) Rep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16) Rep. Jeffrey Shackett (R - Graf 9) Rep. Daniel Sullivan (D - Hills 8) Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 16) Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37) Rep. Russell Ober (R - Hills 37)

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 12 (2012)Died
relating to public education. Providing that the general court shall have the authority to define standards for public education, establish standards of accountability, mitigate local disparities in educational opportunity and fiscal capacity, and have full discretion to determine the amount of state funding for education.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9) House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0613h, 12–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 255–102 on a division

In the record: Special Order to Next Order of Business (Rep Bettencourt)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0613h

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 252–113 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0613h(NT)

Spoke for the motionRep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) Rep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5) Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 5) Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kyle Jones (R - Straf 1) Rep. Laura Jones (R - Straf 24) Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27) Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Bettencourt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateFeb 15, 2012Voters
CACR 6 (2012)Died
relating to taxation. Providing that a 3/5 vote is required to pass legislation imposing new or increased taxes or license fees, or to authorize the issuance of state bonds and providing that the general court shall appropriate funds for payment of interest and installments of principle of all state bonds.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Ways and Means Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0699h, 13–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 244–93 on a division

In the record: Special Order to Next Order of Business (Rep Bettencourt)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0699h

Motion Failed 234–118 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0699h(NT)

Spoke for the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27)

Spoke against the motionRep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11) Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 7)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled 341–14 on a division

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateFeb 15, 2012Voters
HB 109 (2011)Became Law
relative to residential fire sprinklers.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0267h, 13–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0267h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Condra (R - Hills 4)

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 11, 2011✕GovernorJun 15, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
HB 133 (2011)Became Law
relative to the minimum wage.
Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 8) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 239–106 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Tammy Simmons

Spoke against the motionRep. Sandra Keans (D - Straf 23) Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011✕GovernorJun 8, 2011✓Law
HB 141 (2011)Died
relative to protected utility services.
Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 8) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0125h, 11–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0125h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 224–65 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0125h(NT)

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011Governor✕Law
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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 104–247 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep P.Garrity)

Print the Debate (Keep the speeches in the journal)

Motion Failed 93–259 on a roll call

In the record: Print Debate in Permanent Journal (Rep G.Richardson)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 28, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
HB 158 (2012)Became Law
relative to the misuse of social security numbers.
Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 27) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0643h, 15–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0643h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
HB 206-FN (2011)Became Law
establishing an apprentice hunting license.
Rep. Dennis Reed (R - Merr 2) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources Fish & Game

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0389h, 9–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0389h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 9, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
HB 224-FN (2011)Died
establishing an independent legislative redistricting commission.
Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) House Special Committee on Redistricting

House Special Committee on Redistricting recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4) Rep. William Smith (R - Rock 18)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2011
HB 231-FN (2011)Died
relative to payment of medical benefits for state retirees, their spouses, and dependents.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0642h, 8–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0642h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 188–120 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0642h(NT)

Spoke for the motionRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8) Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 7) Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 39) Rep. Andrew White (D - Graf 13) Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) Rep. Stephen DeStefano (D - Merr 13)

Print the Debate (Keep the speeches in the journal)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Print Debate in Permanent Journal (Rep P.Garrity)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep C.McGuire)

Also spoke during this billRep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 8) Rep. Patrick Garrity (D - Hills 14)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✕SenateApr 13, 2011Governor✕LawApr 13, 2011
HB 254 (2011)Died
relative to offers of judgments.
Rep. Brian Murphy (R - Rock 18) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0747h, 13–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Failed 155–194 on a division

In the record: Suspend House Rules as to Allow Referral to Committee on Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification, Beyond Deadline (Rep Itse)

Spoke for the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0747h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Brian Murphy (R - Rock 18) Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 5) Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✕SenateMay 25, 2011Governor✕LawMay 25, 2011
HB 275 (2011)Died
establishing an employers' private right of action to enforce the payment of workers' compensation coverage.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 267–62 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. Patrick Long

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2011
HB 295 (2011)Became Law
relative to the use of long-term antibiotics for the treatment of Lyme disease.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0748h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0748h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 9, 2011✓LawJun 9, 2011
HB 314 (2011)Died
relative to judicially appointed officials.
Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 303–42 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Norman Tregenza (R - Carr 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8)

Also spoke during this billRep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2011
HB 316 (2011)Became Law
relative to penalties for failure to file a property tax inventory blank or for refusing inspection of property, and relative to the restoration of involuntary merger of lots or parcels.
Rep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0533h, 14–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0533h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0533h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 24, 2011✓LawJul 24, 2011
HB 329-FN (2011)Became Law
requiring parental notification before abortions may be performed on unemancipated minors.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 11) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0531h, 12–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0531h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 256–102 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) Rep. Warren Groen (R - Straf 10) Rep. James Belanger (R - Hills 27)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kyle Tasker (R - Rock 2) Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Bettencourt)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✕GovernorJun 15, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
HB 337-FN-LOCAL (2011)Became Law
amending the calculation and distribution of adequate education grants, repealing fiscal capacity disparity aid, and providing stabilization grants to certain municipalities.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9) House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform Senate Finance Education - General

House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0593h, 12–3.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Mar 17 Business As Close to 10:00 AM As Possible (Rep Bettencourt)

Spoke for the motionRep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓Law
HB 340-FN (2011)Died
promoting parental choice in education and providing for an abatement from the education taxes for parents of children not enrolled in the public school system.
Rep. Carol Vita (R - Straf 3) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–2; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 227–114 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Philip Munck (R - Straf 2) Rep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. Carol Vita (R - Straf 3) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2011
HB 341 (2011)Died
relative to local spending caps.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0570h, 13–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0570h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 257–84 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011SenateMay 18, 2011Governor✕LawSep 7, 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).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0538h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 263–69 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Kenneth Gould (R - Rock 5) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Lawrence Perkins (R - Rock 20) Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 8)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓Law
HB 368-FN-LOCAL (2011)Died
relative to workforce housing and the definition of community.
Rep. Jack Flanagan (R - Hills 5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Housing

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 141–189 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. James Coffey (R - Hills 25)

Spoke against the motionRep. Jack Flanagan (R - Hills 5) Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 219–110 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass (Rep Kurk)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Kurk)

Also spoke during this billRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✕SenateApr 13, 2011Governor✕LawApr 13, 2011
HB 374 (2011)Died
banning corn-based ethanol as an additive to gasoline sold in New Hampshire.
Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 24) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Transportation

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 87–237 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. James Garrity (R - Rock 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass (Rep Bettencourt)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✕SenateMay 4, 2011Governor✕LawMay 4, 2011
HB 387 (2012)Died
requiring providers of prepaid cellular telephone service to provide subscriber information to the enhanced 911 system.
Rep. Robin Read (D - Rock 16) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0576h, 8–6.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0576h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 229–93 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✕SenateJan 18, 2012Governor✕LawJan 18, 2012
HB 389-FN-LOCAL (2011)Died
relative to broadband infrastructure.
Rep. Beatriz Pastor (D - Graf 9) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 226–86 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. William Panek (R - Straf 3) Rep. James Garrity (R - Rock 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Beatriz Pastor (D - Graf 12) Rep. Laurence Rappaport (R - Coos 1)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2011
HB 409 (2011)Became Law
relative to planning board members.
Rep. Amy Perkins (R - Rock 14) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0358h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0358h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
HB 425-FN-A-LOCAL (2011)Died
making an appropriation for the special education catastrophic aid program for the 2011 fiscal year.
Rep. Karen Hutchinson (R - Rock 3) House Finance Education - General

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2011
HB 442-FN (2011)Died
relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Rep. Evalyn Merrick (D - Coos 2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0734h, 14–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0734h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 221–96 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011SenateMay 11, 2011Governor✕LawSep 7, 2011
HB 457-FN (2011)Died
reducing the interest rate on late and delinquent property tax payments, subsequent payments, and other unpaid taxes.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 133–176 on a division

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

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass (Rep Jasper)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)

Also spoke during this billRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✕SenateApr 13, 2011Governor✕LawApr 13, 2011
HB 461-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to repealing the authority for retirement system members to purchase service credit for certain out-of-state service.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0624h, 6–5.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Failed 88–215 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 0624h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 229–75 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Bettencourt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 9, 2011✓LawAug 8, 2011
HB 462-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to the determination of employer assessments for excess benefits paid by employers in the retirement system.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–4.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 30, 2011✓Law
HB 464-FN (2011)Became Law
requiring the transfer of certain retirement system group II special account funds to the state annuity accumulation fund.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 220–80 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18)

Spoke against the motionRep. Patrick Long

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep W.Smith)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 11, 2011✓LawMay 11, 2011
HB 483-FN-LOCAL (2011)Became Law
relative to mosquito control.
Rep. Timothy Copeland (R - Rock 13) House Municipal and County Government Senate Health and Human Services

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0467h, 14–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0467h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
HB 496-FN (2011)Died
relative to radiological monitoring in nuclear emergency planning zones.
Rep. Kenneth Sheffert (R - Rock 15) House Science, Technology and Energy

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–2; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 76–239 on a roll call

In the record: Recommit (R.Read)

Spoke for the motionRep. Robin Read (D - Rock 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. James Garrity (R - Rock 6)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2011
HB 499-FN (2011)Died
relative to the employer's lien on damages and benefits recovered from third persons by employees who have received workers' compensation.
Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 4) House Judiciary Employment

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2011
HB 513-FN (2011)Died
relative to end of life aid in dying for certain persons suffering from a terminal disease.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 234–99 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 16, 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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Jennifer Coffey)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0931h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0931h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateApr 27, 2011Governor✕Law
HB 560 (2011)Died
increasing the minimum wage.
Rep. Michael Brunelle (D - Hills 10) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 238–89 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Michael Brunelle (D - Hills 10) Rep. Patrick Long

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 16, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2011
HB 571-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to lobster and crab licenses issued by the fish and game department.
Rep. David Watters (D - Straf 4) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources Fish & Game

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0539h, 9–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0539h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓Law
HB 58 (2011)Became Law
relative to inter-facility transfers of critical access hospital patients.
Rep. Andrew White (D - Graf 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓LawJul 15, 2011
HB 589 (2011)Became Law
repealing written majority authorization for an employee organization to be certified as the exclusive representative of public employees in a bargaining unit.
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 (OTP), 11–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 255–88 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. Andrew White (D - Graf 13)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 9, 2011✓LawAug 8, 2011
HB 632 (2012)Died
relative to labeling requirements for dispensing of drugs by automated pharmacy systems.
Rep. Frank Case (R - Rock 1) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✕SenateJan 18, 2012Governor✕LawJan 18, 2012
HCR 11 (2011)Died
to urge the Congress of the United States to withdraw the membership of the United States from the United Nations so that the United States may retain its sovereignty and control over its own funds and military forces.
Rep. Norman Tregenza (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 189–107 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011SenateMay 18, 2011
HCR 12 (2011)Died
urging Congress to withdraw the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in accordance with Article 2205 of the agreement.
Rep. Norman Tregenza (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 172–124 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011SenateMay 18, 2011
HCR 22 (2011)Adopted
declaring that although a trademarked name may include a New Hampshire geographic location such as “Mount Washington,” no single business, firm, or association shall have sole authority or exclusive use of the name of such geographic location.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Commerce

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0612h, 10–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0612h

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0612h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011
HCR 25 (2011)Died
urging Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns.
Rep. Jerry Bergevin (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–2; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 16, 2011Senate
HCR 9 (2011)Adopted
urging the President and Congress to address the privacy, constitutional, safety, and religious freedom concerns presented by advanced imaging technology employed by the Transportation Security Agency at the nation’s airports.
Rep. Jennifer Coffey (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 0616h, 10–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0616

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011
HR 7 (2011)Adopted by House
directing the house judiciary committee to investigate whether grounds exist to impeach marital master Phillip Cross and/or any justice of the New Hampshire superior court.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R) House Judiciary Courts and Procedure

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 242–105 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2)

Also spoke during this billRep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6) Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011