The House, Thursday, March 17, 2011

The House took up 28 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 30
Assembled
9:00 AM
Votes Taken
16 roll calls, 8 divisions15 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 9:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Jenna Roberts (D - Straf 7) 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 47 members excusedRepublican 32Democrat 15

The journal records 47 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. Brian Chirichiello (R - Rock 6) Rep. Russell Day (R - Hills 7) Rep. James Devine Rep. Thomas Katsiantonis (D - Hills 15) Rep. Robert Kingsbury (R - Belk 4) Rep. Marcia Moody (D - Rock 17) Rep. William Tobin (R - Belk 2) Rep. James Aguiar (D - Graf 7) Rep. J. Michael Ball (R - Hills 9) Rep. Daniel Carr (D - Ches 4) Rep. Cynthia Chase (D - Ches 8) Rep. Guy Comtois (R - Belk 7) Rep. William Condra (R - Hills 4) Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 6) Rep. Stephanie Eaton (R - Graf 1) Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 8) Rep. John Gimas (D - Hills 12) Rep. Philip Ginsburg (D - Straf 6) Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 6) Rep. Roland Hofemann (D - Straf 6) Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 5) Rep. Benjamin Lefebvre (D - Sull 1) Rep. Frederick Leonard (R - Straf 7) Rep. Mark Lindsley (R - Merr 6) Rep. Bruce MacMahon (R - Rock 10) Rep. William O'Connor (R - Straf 3) Rep. Barry Palmer (R - Hills 32) Rep. Marsha Pelletier (D - Straf 20) Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) Rep. Amy Perkins (R - Rock 20) Rep. Lawrence Perkins (R - Rock 20) Rep. Lenette Peterson (R - Hills 21) Rep. Dino Scala (R - Carr 5) Rep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16) Rep. Jeffrey Shackett (R - Graf 9) Rep. Dale Spainhower (D - Straf 18) Rep. Daniel Sullivan (D - Hills 8) Rep. Kevin Sullivan (R - Rock 15) Rep. Ross Terrio (R - Hills 14) Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 16) Rep. Gary Wheaton (R - Rock 14) Rep. Duane Erickson (R - Hills 25) 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.

HB 156-FN-A (2011)Died
reducing the rates of the tobacco tax.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 236–93 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 12) Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 4)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 77–251 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Bettencourt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011SenateApr 27, 2011Governor✕LawSep 7, 2011
HB 213-FN-A (2011)Died
reducing the rate of the business profits tax.
Rep. William Smith (R - Rock 18) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0355h, 14–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0355h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 233–75 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Laurie Sanborn (R - Hills 2) Rep. Stephen Stepanek (R - Hills 22)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Hatch (D - Coos 6) Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 194–118 on a roll call

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011HouseMar 17, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawNov 30, 2011
HB 218 (2011)Died
relative to the New Hampshire rail transit authority.
Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 190–119 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8) Rep. John Hikel (R - Hills 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Brian Rhodes (D - Hills 30) Rep. Lisa Scontsas (R - Hills 30)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011✓SenateMay 11, 2011✕GovernorJun 15, 2011✕LawJan 4, 2012
HB 26-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to the definition of gross misconduct for purposes of unemployment compensation and relative to disqualification for unemployment benefits.
Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 2) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0567h, 15–0.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Failed 122–152 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 0567h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) Rep. Frederick Rice (R - Rock 21) Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 3)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2011-0917h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 134–133 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2011-0917h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Greemore (R - Belk 2) Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8)

Call on Speaker to Vote (Rep Soltani)

Motion Failed 56–209 on a division

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0917h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 216–51 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0917h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
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.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0593h, 0846h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 247–86 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0593h and #0846h

Spoke for the motionRep. David Hess (R - Merr 24) Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Foose (D - Merr 1) Rep. Watters

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) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓Law
HB 421 (2011)Died
relative to candidates for United States senator.
Rep. Robert Kingsbury (R - Belk 4) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 204–81 on a division

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

Also spoke during this billRep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011HouseMar 17, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawNov 30, 2011
HB 484-FN (2011)Died
requiring random drug testing of food stamp program participants.
Rep. James Summers (R - Hills 26) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 208–75 on a roll call

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011HouseMar 17, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawNov 30, 2011
HB 485-FN (2011)Died
relative to requiring photo identification for food stamp program participants.
Rep. James Summers (R - Hills 26) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 212–74 on a roll call

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011HouseMar 17, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawNov 30, 2011
HB 489-FN (2011)Became Law
establishing a health information organization corporation.
Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Commerce Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0774h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0774h, 0820h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 185–88 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0774h(NT) and #0820h

Spoke for the motionRep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5) Rep. Mark Warden (R - Hills 7)

Also spoke during this billRep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓LawJul 5, 2011
HB 540-FN (2011)Died
relative to motor vehicle inspections.
Rep. Keith Murphy (R - Hills 18) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–1; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 126–210 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Joe Osgood (R - Sull 4) Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 8) Rep. John Hikel (R - Hills 6) Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) Rep. Randall Whitehead (R - Hills 26)

Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8) Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 5) Rep. Keith Murphy

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 234–101 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass (Rep K.Murphy)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Comerford)

Also spoke during this billRep. Timothy Comerford (R - Rock 33)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011✕SenateMay 25, 2011Governor✕LawMay 25, 2011
HB 552 (2011)Died
establishing a committee to study repealing the revisions to the law implemented by SB 500-FN of the 2010 legislative session.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Study Committees and Commissions

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 17, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 17, 2011
HB 557-FN-A (2011)Died
relative to the standards and burden of proof with respect to the business profits tax deduction for reasonable compensation attributable to owners of partnerships, limited liability companies, and sole proprietorships.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 5) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0757h, 16–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0757h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 238–77 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 6) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Hatch (D - Coos 6)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 72–243 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Stepanek)

Spoke against the motionRep. Stephen Stepanek (R - Hills 22)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011SenateMay 18, 2011Governor✕LawSep 7, 2011
HB 569-FN (2011)Died
establishing domestic union as a valid contract and extending certain rights to parties to a domestic union.
Rep. Peter Bolster (R - Belk 5) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 74–186 on a division

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 232–59 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Peter Bolster (R - Belk 5) Rep. Tammy Simmons Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 5) Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 17, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 17, 2011
HB 573 (2011)Died
relative to the administration of certain pain relief medications by a school nurse.
Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 19) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011HouseMar 17, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawNov 30, 2011
HB 621-FN-LOCAL (2011)Became Law
relative to the authority of the department of transportation.
Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 6) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0130h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0878h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) Rep. Mark McConkeythe record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorMay 31, 2011✓LawMay 31, 2011
HB 640-FN (2011)Died
relative to notice to the department of health and human services of the allocation of spousal income and relative to estate planning by guardians.
Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 17, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 17, 2011
HB 641-FN (2011)Died
relative to lien authority for the office of reimbursements within the department of health and human services.
Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5) House Judiciary Public and Mental Health

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 17, 2011SenateGovernor✕LawMar 17, 2011
HCR 13 (2011)Died
urging the New Hampshire delegation to support HR 459 and S.202 requiring a comprehensive audit of the Federal Reserve.
Rep. Norman Tregenza (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0622h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0622h

Motion Failed 164–90 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0622h(NT)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011HouseMar 17, 2011Senate