The House, Wednesday, March 7, 2012

The House took up 195 bills: 154 together on the consent calendar, then 41 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 21
Assembled
9:00 AM
Votes Taken
15 roll calls, 10 divisions177 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 9:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Janet Wall (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, Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4), Rep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6), and Rep. James Garrity (R - Rock 6).

Excused for the Day

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.

relating to terms for state judges. Providing that all state judges be commissioned for renewable 7-year terms.

House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0951h, 10–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0951h

Motion Failed 218–120 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0951h(NT)

Spoke for the motionRep. Joshua Davenport (R - Rock 17) Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8)

Spoke against the motionRep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled 244–97 on a division

In the record: Lay On The Table (Rep Bettencourt)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateVoters
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.

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM's and Requests C of C (Rep Stepanek)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateFeb 15, 2012Voters
establishing a committee to study methods of creating a balanced and neutral judiciary.

House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0944h, 9–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0944h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0944h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✕SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawMay 16, 2012
requiring pupils to stand during the pledge of allegiance.

House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 155–170 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Anne Cartwright (R - Ches 2) Rep. Joseph Krasucki (R - Hills 36)

Spoke against the motionRep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10) Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 27) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 181–143 on a division

In the record: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Vaillancourt)

Print the Debate (Keep the speeches in the journal)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Print Remarks of Rep Vaillancourt in Permanent Journal (Rep Kurk)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 119–204 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
relative to the police standards and training council.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0751h, 14–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0751h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✕SenateApr 11, 2012Governor✕LawApr 11, 2012
relative to resisting arrest.
Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 27) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 196–104 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8) Rep. Philip Ginsburg (D - Straf 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8) Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
HB 1246 (2012)Became Law
authorizing the county sheriff to issue pistol or revolver licenses under certain circumstances.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 183–120 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
relative to late fees charged by utilities.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 210–121 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Jack Flanagan (R - Hills 5)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
requiring federal law enforcement agencies to notify New Hampshire law enforcement agencies prior to investigation or enforcement of federal law in New Hampshire, as all lawful police work is local.

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–2; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
relative to county budget adoption by the county convention.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 224–111 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Philip Munck (R - Straf 2) Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27) Rep. Brian Seaworth (R - Merr 7)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
HB 1365 (2012)Interim Study
relative to complaint investigation procedures of the guardian ad litem board.

House Children and Family Law recommended Interim Study (IS), 13–1.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 251–89 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012HouseJun 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1371 (2012)Interim Study
relative to conflicts of interest of county government officials.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0706h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0706h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012SenateApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
permitting the audio and video recording of a law enforcement officer while in the course of his or her official duties.

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM's and Requests C of C (Rep Swinford)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateFeb 8, 2012Governor✕LawJun 6, 2012
prohibiting the establishment of sobriety checkpoints.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 226–111 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 3) Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25)

Spoke against the motionRep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44) Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
HB 146 (2012)Became Law
relative to the right of a jury to judge the application of the law in relationship to the facts in controversy.

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Requests C of C (Rep Rowe)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
relative to the investigation by the state attorney general of conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees.

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Harry Accornero (R - Belk 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Paul LaCasse (R - Sull 4)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
HB 1487 (2012)Became Law
relative to low carbon fuel standards programs.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0920h, 8–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0920h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 243–96 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0920h(NT)

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 5)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 21, 2012✓LawJun 21, 2012
repealing the decrease of the fuel oil importation fee.

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 225–117 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Keith Murphy

Spoke against the motionRep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 21)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
HB 1546 (2012)Interim Study
recodifying the laws relative to religious societies and adding a religious exemption to the insurance mandates relative to coverage for contraception.

House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1026h, 10–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 187–152 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 1026h

Spoke for the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16) Rep. Stephen DeStefano (D - Merr 13)

Divide the Question (Vote on the parts separately)

Motion Passed: Question Divided

In the record: Divide Bill into Sections 1-8 and 9-12 (Rep Manuse)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: OTP/AM Sections 1-8

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1026h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 196–150 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1026h(NT) Sections 9-12

Spoke for the motionRep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5) Rep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012SenateApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 158 (2012)Became Law
relative to the misuse of social security numbers.

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Requests C of C (Rep Rowe)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
relative to county appropriations.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 270–41 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Frank McCarthy (R - Carr 2)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
relative to commerce in food in New Hampshire.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 278–60 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Ross Terrio (R - Hills 14) Rep. Joshua Davenport (R - Rock 17)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
relative to petitions for guardianship filed by parents of adult children with disabilities.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 217–121 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Lenette Peterson (R - Hills 21)

Spoke against the motionRep. Charlene Lovett (R - Sull 4) Rep. Spec Bowers (R - Sull 2)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
relative to the application of the juvenile laws to children up to the age of 18.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 218–119 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
relative to choice as to whether to join a labor union and eliminating the duty of a public employee labor organization to represent employees who elect not to join or to pay dues or fees to the employee organization.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 300–41 on a roll call

In the record: Special Order to Later Date (Rep Bolster)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012SenateApr 11, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
relative to salaries of state employees.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to First Bill After Lunch Break (Rep Vaillancourt)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 7, 2012
HB 1718 (2012)Interim Study
relative to judicial review of electoral districts.

House Special Committee on Redistricting recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0617h, 11–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0617h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 211–104 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. David Hess (R - Merr 24)

Spoke against the motionRep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8)

✓Introduced✓HouseMar 7, 2012SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 597 (2012)Became Law
revising the child support guidelines based on an income shares model of calculating child support.

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Requests C of C (Rep Moran)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJul 1, 2013
urging the United States Congress to find that the Department of Health and Human Services' grant to Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is unconstitutional and void.

House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 179–134 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kevin Reichard (R - Rock 5) Rep. Warren Groen (R - Straf 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 18) Rep. Sandra Keans (D - Straf 23)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✕SenateMay 9, 2012
HR 25 (2012)Adopted by House
affirming States' powers based on the Constitution for the United States and the Constitution of New Hampshire.

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0704h, 8–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0704h

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #0704h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012