The House, Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The House took up 56 bills: 22 together on the consent calendar, then 34 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 44
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
7 roll calls, 1 division49 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Marjorie Porter (D - Hills 30) 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. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1).

Excused for the Day

Show the 20 members excusedRepublican 13Democrat 6

The journal records 20 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. Gene Charron (R - Rock 4) Rep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6) Rep. Roland Hofemann (D - Straf 6) Rep. Avard, Rep. J. Michael Ball (R - Hills 9) Rep. Timothy Comerford (R - Rock 33) Rep. Sean Coughlin (R - Hills 6) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24) Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44) Rep. Frederick Leonard (R - Straf 7) Rep. Nickolas Levasseur (D - Hills 11) Rep. Beatriz Pastor (D - Graf 12) Rep. Marsha Pelletier (D - Straf 20) Rep. Michael Reed (R - Hills 33) Rep. Cindy Rosenwald Rep. James Summers (R - Hills 26) Rep. Joseph Thomas (R - Hills 19) Rep. Franklin Tilton (R - Belk 3) Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2)

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 149 (2011)Became Law
designating segments of the Lamprey, North Branch, Pawtuckaway, North, Little, and Piscassic Rivers as protected rivers and exempting certain portions of the Lamprey River from the provisions of the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1367s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1367s (Rep Renzullo)

Spoke for the motionRep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 13)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawJun 7, 2011
HB 175 (2011)Became Law
relative to technical changes in life, accident, and health insurance.
Rep. James Headd (R - Rock 3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1492s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1492s (Rep Hunt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 27, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓Law
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1634s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1634s (Rep Hunt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 2, 2011✓LawJun 2, 2011
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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1581s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1581s and Requests C of C (Rep Daniels)

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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1539s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1539s (Rep Reagan)

Spoke for the motionRep. John Reagan (R - Rock 1)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 9, 2011✓LawJun 9, 2011
HB 299-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to the method of financing for the judicial retirement plan.
Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 4) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1774s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1774s and Requests C of C (Rep Hawkins)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMay 11, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJul 13, 2011
HB 30 (2011)Became Law
relative to qualifications for licensure by the board of veterinary medicine.
Rep. Tara Sad (D - Ches 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration Animals

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1635s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1635s(NT)(Reps Haefner and C.McGuire)

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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawAug 6, 2011
HB 31 (2011)Became Law
relative to insurance payments for ambulance services and relative to coverage for the cost of testing for bone marrow donation.
Rep. Karen Umberger (R - Carr 1) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1584s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1584s(NT) (Rep Hunt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
HB 380 (2011)Died
exempting the commission on the status of men from repeal on June 30, 2011 and adding a duty to the commission.
Rep. William Smith (R - Rock 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1656s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1656s and Requests C of C (Rep C.McGuire)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✕GovernorJul 13, 2011✕LawJan 4, 2012
HB 381 (2011)Became Law
authorizing net metering for micro-combined heat and power systems.
Rep. Robert Introne (R - Rock 3) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1660s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1660s (Rep J.Garrity)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
HB 397 (2011)Became Law
relative to image display devices in motor vehicles.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1542s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1542s (Rep Packard)

Spoke for the motionRep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 27, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawJun 7, 2011
HB 419-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to language in insurance certificates.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1491s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1491s (Rep Hunt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 27, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
HB 47 (2011)Became Law
relative to inactive license status for real estate brokers and salespersons and the use of limited electronic media.
Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 13) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1441s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1441s(NT) (Rep Hunt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseFeb 15, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawAug 6, 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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1375s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1375s and Requests C of C (Rep Ferrante)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 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

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1444s

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1444s(NT) (Rep Swinford)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateApr 27, 2011Governor✕Law
HB 544 (2011)Became Law
relative to state authority over firearms and ammunition.
Rep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1783s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1783s (Rep Swinford)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 11, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawAug 6, 2011
HB 622 (2011)Became Law
relative to adjustments to the semi-annual and quarterly collection of property taxes in towns and cities.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1268s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1268s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep Ferrante)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJul 13, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1437s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1437s (Rep Packard)

Spoke for the motionRep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3)

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 2, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorJun 8, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
HR 12 (2011)Adopted by House
affirming revenue estimates for fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Rep. Stephen Stepanek (R) State Government

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2011-1848h

Motion Failed 109–241 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. William Hatch (D - Coos 6).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2011-1848h

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 257–93 on a roll call

✓IntroducedMay 4, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011
SB 117 (2011)Died
relative to private postsecondary career schools and the student tuition guaranty fund.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1819h, 15–2; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommit (Rep Balboni)

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael Balboni (R - Hills 21)

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011Governor✕Law
SB 121 (2011)Became Law
relative to the application of the worker adjustment and retraining notification act.
Sen. Jim Luther (R - SD12) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 259–100 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 16)

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2011
SB 125-FN-A (2011)Became Law
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.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1717h, 16–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1717h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 340–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1717h(NT)

Also spoke during this billRep. Stephen Stepanek (R - Hills 22)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 25, 2011✓LawJun 25, 2011
SB 146-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to requiring submission of a reduced spending alternative as part of the biennial budget process.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Finance Senate Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1883h, 17–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1883h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 257–101 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37)

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

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 9, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 29, 2011✓LawAug 18, 2011
SB 161-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to procedures for adoption of agency rules under the administrative procedures act.
Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 24–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 233–121 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37) Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 8) Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4)

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

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
SB 196 (2011)Became Law
relative to the renomination or reelection of teachers and grievance procedures.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Education Senate Internal Affairs Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1895h, 13–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1895h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 253–105 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1895h(NT)

Spoke for the motionRep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 27) Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Gorman (D - Hills 31)

✓IntroducedFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJul 14, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
SB 197 (2011)Died
regulating guaranteed price plans and prepaid contracts for heating oil, kerosene, or liquefied petroleum gas.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Business and Industry

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 16, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✕HouseMay 18, 2011Governor✕LawMay 18, 2011
SB 27 (2011)Died
relative to speed limitations for boats.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Transportation Senate Transportation

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 276–75 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. William Tobin (R - Belk 2) Rep. James Belanger (R - Hills 27) Rep. Peter Bolster (R - Belk 5) Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5) Rep. Donald Flanders (R - Belk 3) Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21) Rep. Elaine Swinford (R - Belk 5) Rep. Norman Tregenza (R - Carr 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Burt (R - Hills 39) Rep. Guy Comtois (R - Belk 7) Rep. Mark Warden (R - Hills 7) Rep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5) Rep. John Hikel (R - Hills 6) Rep. Spec Bowers (R - Sull 2)

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✕HouseMay 18, 2011Governor✕LawMay 18, 2011
SB 53-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to the definition of nursing and the nursing assistant registry administered by the board of nursing.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Ways and Means Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1582h, 14–5; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1582h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1582h(NT)

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
SB 56-FN (2011)Became Law
authorizing the department of revenue administration to accept credit card and debit card payments of taxes.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1837h, 26–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1837h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
SB 58-FN-A (2011)Became Law
adding qualified community development entities to the definition of "qualified investment company" under the business profits tax and the business enterprise tax.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1859h, 25–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1859h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawJun 14, 2011
SB 86 (2011)Became Law
requiring the department of labor to warn employers of certain violations prior to imposing a fine.
Sen. Jim Luther (R - SD12) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
SB 90 (2011)Died
directing the legislative oversight committee to study the consolidation of school administrative units.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1687h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1687h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1687h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011Governor✕Law