The House, Thursday, March 15, 2012

The House took up 62 bills: 2 together on the consent calendar, then 60 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 26
Assembled
9:00 AM
Votes Taken
13 roll calls, 13 divisions58 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 9:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Timothy Comerford (R - Rock 33) 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 50 members excusedRepublican 37Democrat 12

The journal records 50 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. Frank Case (R - Rock 1) Rep. Norma Champagne (R - Hills 12) Rep. Stephanie Eaton (R - Graf 1) Rep. Robert Fredette (R - Hills 1) Rep. Roland Hofemann (D - Straf 6) Rep. Dorothea Hooper (D - Straf 16) Rep. Gladys Johnsen (D - Ches 7) Rep. Patrick Long Rep. John McDonnell (R - Merr 7) Rep. Harry Merrow (R - Carr 5) Rep. Calvin Pratt (R - Hills 6) Rep. Lisa Scontsas (R - Hills 30) Rep. Kathleen Stroud (R - Hills 21) Rep. James Aguiar (D - Graf 7) Rep. Lynne Blankenbeker (R - Merr 11) Rep. William Condra (R - Hills 4) Rep. Cameron DeJong (R - Hills 9) Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 8) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24) Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27) Rep. Thomas Katsiantonis (D - Hills 15) Rep. Larsen, Rep. Alfred Lerandeau (D - Ches 12) Rep. Mark Lindsley (R - Merr 6) Rep. Bruce MacMahon (R - Rock 10) Rep. Bruce Marcus (R - Hills 3) Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) Rep. William O'Connor (R - Straf 3) Rep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34) Rep. William Panek (R - Straf 3) Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25) Rep. Dennis Reed (R - Merr 2) Rep. Michael Reed (R - Hills 33) Rep. Dino Scala (R - Carr 5) Rep. Stephen Schmidt (R - Carr 6) Rep. Jeffrey Shackett (R - Graf 9) Rep. Molly Smith (R - Merr 9) Rep. Todd Smith (R - Merr 24) Rep. Dale Spainhower (D - Straf 18) Rep. Daniel Sullivan (D - Hills 8) Rep. Kevin Sullivan (R - Rock 15) Rep. Kyle Tasker (R - Rock 2) Rep. Joseph Thomas (R - Hills 19) Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 12) Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 16) Rep. Michael Weeden (R - Straf 6) Rep. Donald Andolina (R - Straf 17) Rep. Beverly Ferrante (R - Rock 6) Rep. Richard Okerman (R - Rock 4)

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 8 (2012)Died
relating to education. Providing that the legislature shall have the power to authorize schools.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Education Constitutional Amendments

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–5; 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 a Time Certain Being March 21 Session (Rep Bettencourt)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 28, 2012SenateVoters
HB 1148 (2012)Died
requiring the teaching of evolution as a theory in public schools.
Rep. Jerry Bergevin (R - Hills 17) House Education Education - General

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 280–7 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Jerry Bergevin (R - Hills 45)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2012
HB 1206 (2012)Died
relative to continuing obligations under expired public employee labor agreements.
Rep. Donna Mauro (R - Rock 4) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1216 (2012)Became Law
relative to the authority for withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Public and Mental Health

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 1217 (2012)Became Law
relative to reciprocity of advance directives.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Judiciary Senate Health and Human Services

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 1220 (2012)Died
repealing the criminal history record and protective order check for the sale of firearms.
Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–2.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 252–36 on a division

In the record: Lay On The Table (Rep D.McGuire)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1262 (2012)Interim Study
prohibiting banks from requiring blood samples, fingerprints, and DNA samples in order to complete a banking transaction.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 5) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Banking and Finance

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 208–86 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Spoke for the motionRep. Sean McGuinness (R - Hills 20) Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. James Webb (R - Rock 6) Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 6)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012HouseJun 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1263 (2012)Died
relative to the termination of tenancy and repealing the requirement that landlords of restricted residential property provide service of process information.
Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Housing

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1265 (2012)Interim Study
relative to criteria for the government regulation of occupations and professions.
Rep. Spec Bowers (R - Sull 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–3.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012HouseJun 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1282-FN-LOCAL (2012)Died
relative to workforce housing and the definition of community.
Rep. Jack Flanagan (R - Hills 5) House Municipal and County Government Housing

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012SenateGovernor✕Law
HB 1308 (2012)Died
relative to the definition of "public body" under the right-to-know law.
Rep. Timothy Comerford (R - Rock 9) House Judiciary Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Right to Know

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012✕SenateApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawApr 25, 2012
HB 1329 (2012)Interim Study
relative to the default budget in certain towns.
Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 27) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012SenateMay 2, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1391 (2012)Interim Study
relative to transmission and distribution utility line extension construction and relative to pole attachments.
Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 27) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Interim Study (IS), 10–3.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012HouseJun 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1405 (2012)Interim Study
relative to refugee resettlement.
Rep. Laurie Pettengill (R - Carr 1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 119–156 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. Phil Greazzo (R - Hills 17) Rep. Laurie Pettengill (R - Carr 1) Rep. Winfred Hutchinson (R - Hills 9)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 190–109 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass (Rep Greazzo)

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16) Rep. Peter Bolster (R - Belk 5) Rep. Steven Lindsey (D - Ches 3)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012SenateApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1416-LOCAL (2012)Became Law
relative to a required fluoride statement.
Rep. Anne Cartwright (R - Ches 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0961h, 13–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0961h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 253–23 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0961h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawAug 4, 2012
HB 1418-FN-A (2012)Became Law
increasing the threshold amounts for taxation under the business enterprise tax and extending the commission to study business taxes; excluding charges for Internet access from the communications services tax and requiring the transfer of insurance premium tax revenue to the department of health and human services; and relative to section 179 expense deductions under the business profits tax.
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 0939h, 17–3; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0939h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 21, 2012✓Law
HB 1437 (2012)Died
relative to display of certain historical items in the state house.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 5) House Public Works and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Mar 21 Session (Rep Graham)

Spoke for the motionRep. John Graham (R - Hills 7)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 21, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2012
HB 1438 (2012)Died
relative to confidentiality of police personnel files.
Rep. Paul LaCasse (R - Sull 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 163–125 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Elaine Swinford (R - Belk 5) Rep. Philip Ginsburg (D - Straf 6)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 29, 2012✕SenateMay 2, 2012Governor✕LawMay 2, 2012
HB 1440 (2012)Interim Study
relative to driver education.
Rep. Laura Jones (R - Straf 1) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0968h, 14–2; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 237–75 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. K.Jones.

In the record: Adopt Minority Committee Amendment 0645h

Spoke for the motionRep. Kyle Jones (R - Straf 1)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0645h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 240–74 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012SenateApr 18, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1453 (2012)Died
relative to requiring planning boards to require a deeded right-of-way to a public road as a condition for approval of plans for certain developments.
Rep. James Belanger (R - Hills 5) House Municipal and County Government Zoning and Planning

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay On The Table (Rep L.Ober)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1478 (2012)Died
relative to the definitions of resident for motor vehicle law purposes and domicile for voting purposes and relative to vehicle registration and driver's license requirements.
Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 4) House Transportation Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Motor Vehicles

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 101–201 on a division

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1226h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 222–84 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #1226h

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

Also spoke during this billRep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4) Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10) Rep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37) Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012SenateMay 9, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1482 (2012)Died
relative to the exemption from property taxation for hospitals.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 243–65 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16) Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Burt (R - Hills 39) Rep. Phil Greazzo (R - Hills 17)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 67–246 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Soltani)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2012
HB 1483-FN (2012)Became Law
repealing the retirement system special account and repealing the 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0091h, 11–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0091h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 209–97 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Patrick Garrity (D - Hills 14)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓Law
HB 1492-FN (2012)Died
requiring employers to verify an employee's eligibility to work in the United States.
Rep. Joe Duarte (R - Rock 1) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 226–59 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Brian Seaworth (R - Merr 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Joe Duarte (R - Rock 2)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2012
HB 1522-FN (2012)Died
reducing the penalty for violating a local vendor ordinance.
Rep. James Parison (R - Hills 3) House Municipal and County Government

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 172–119 on a division

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

Also spoke during this billRep. James Parison (R - Hills 25)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1523-FN-LOCAL (2012)Interim Study
relative to the return of personal property seized by law enforcement agencies from a person charged with a crime.
Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Interim Study (IS), 13–3.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012HouseJun 7, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1528-FN (2012)Died
requiring criminal penalties for attorneys in the attorney general's office and the county attorneys' office for failing to prosecute offenses related to falsification in official matters.
Rep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 8) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2012
HB 1537-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to violations of privacy occurring outside a private place.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification Senate Judiciary

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to March 21 Session (Rep L.Ober)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 21, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorMay 23, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 1549 (2012)Died
prohibiting the use of motor vehicle records for any federal identification database.
Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1084h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #1084h(NT)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✕GovernorMay 23, 2012✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1562-FN (2012)Died
establishing a criminal penalty for sending or receiving sexually explicit text messages or images by using a cell phone or other mobile device.
Rep. Laura Gandia (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), 14–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 110–176 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Kurk)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2012
HB 1574 (2012)Died
relative to an employee's lunch or eating period.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 13) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012✕SenateApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawApr 25, 2012
HB 1588 (2012)Died
recodifying the laws relative to sheriffs, constables, and police officers.
Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) House Municipal and County Government

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 220–92 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2012
HB 1617-FN (2012)Became Law
repealing the certificate of need law.
Rep. Frank Holden (R - Hills 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 23, 2012✓LawJun 30, 2015
HB 1629-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to state photographic identification indicating honorable veteran’s status.
Rep. Jane Johnson (R - Ches 6) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM's 1028h(NT) and 1175h

Also spoke during this billRep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawAug 4, 2012
HB 1631 (2012)Became Law
allowing persons licensed to provide emergency medical services to work at social or sporting events.
Rep. William Panek (R - Straf 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM 1127h(NT)

Also spoke during this billRep. Andrew White (D - Graf 13)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawJun 13, 2012
HB 1635 (2012)Became Law
relative to motor vehicle inspections.
Rep. Harold Reilly (R - Graf 8) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0792h, 13–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0792h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawAug 4, 2012
HB 1636 (2012)Became Law
relative to the extension of fill and dredge in wetlands permits.
Rep. Edward Moran (R - Hills 18) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawAug 6, 2012
HB 1645-FN (2012)Interim Study
relative to decertification of a bargaining unit.
Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 27) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012SenateApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1649-FN-A-LOCAL (2012)Died
relative to collection of the education property tax and establishing a program to rebate certain excessive property tax payments of eligible taxpayers.
Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 4) House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform Taxes - State

House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–1; 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 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2012
HB 1659-FN (2012)Died
relative to the women's right to know act regarding abortion information.
Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 19) House Judiciary Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Remaining Bills to Third Reading (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✕SenateApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawApr 25, 2012
HB 1674-FN (2012)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 Taxes - Local

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 207–104 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. Philip Munck (R - Straf 2) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 91–227 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep L.Ober)

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37) Rep. Sandra Keans (D - Straf 23)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2012
HB 1677-FN (2012)Died
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.
Rep. William Smith (R - Rock 18) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012SenateApr 11, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1679-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to partial-birth abortion.
Rep. Ross Terrio (R - Hills 14) House Judiciary Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012✓SenateApr 25, 2012✕GovernorJun 15, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 1695-FN (2012)Died
increasing certain speed limits.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 178–126 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5) Rep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37)

Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2012
HB 1712 (2012)Died
relative to the teaching of the Bible in public schools.
Rep. Jerry Bergevin (R - Hills 17) House Education Education - General

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 284–5 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Kathleen Lauer-Rago (R - Merr 2) Rep. Mary Gorman (D - Hills 31) Rep. Peter Bolster (R - Belk 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Jerry Bergevin (R - Hills 45)

✓IntroducedJan 11, 2012✕HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2012
HB 1716 (2012)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1171h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1171h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37)

Also spoke during this billRep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 7)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓Introduced✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJun 11, 2012
HB 1723 (2012)Became Law
making technical corrections regarding parental notification prior to abortion.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓Introduced✓HouseMar 14, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorMay 23, 2012✓LawMay 23, 2012
HCR 40 (2012)Adopted
for the purpose of petitioning the Congress of the United States to adopt an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, for submission to the states, to require, with certain exceptions, that the federal budget be balanced; or, in the alternative, to call a convention for the sole and exclusive purpose of proposing a federal balanced budget amendment for submission to the states for ratification.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (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), 11–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012
HCR 42 (2012)Adopted
supporting the preservation of the electoral college.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Public and Municipal Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 247–63 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012
HJR 20 (2012)Died
urging Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish the electoral college.
Rep. John Cloutier (D) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕HouseMar 15, 2012SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2012
HR 21 (2012)Adopted by House
requiring the Congress of the United States of America to reaffirm its adherence to the Constitution of the United States regarding international agreements and treaties.
Rep. Lucien Vita (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 206–97 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Lucien Vita (R - Straf 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012
HR 23 (2012)Adopted by House
urging the federal government to reduce the federal deficit by the amount of certain foreign aid.
Rep. Donna Mauro (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1122h

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with AM #1122h(NT)

Also spoke during this billRep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 7)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012