The House, Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The House took up 52 bills: 30 together on the consent calendar, then 28 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 38
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
11 roll calls, 7 divisions42 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 13) 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 14

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. James Aguiar (D - Graf 7) Rep. Thomas Beattie (R - Hills 17) Rep. Daniel Carr (D - Ches 4) Rep. Frank Case (R - Rock 1) Rep. Norma Champagne (R - Hills 12) Rep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6) Rep. Roland Hofemann (D - Straf 6) Rep. Jean Jeudy (D - Hills 10) Rep. David Kidder (R - Merr 5) Rep. J. David Knox (R - Carr 4) Rep. Nickolas Levasseur (D - Hills 11) Rep. Donna Mauro (R - Rock 4) Rep. Tyler Simpson (R - Belk 1) Rep. Richard Barry (R - Hills 21) Rep. Michael Buxton (R - Hills 24) Rep. Timothy Copeland (R - Rock 19) Rep. Shaun Doherty (R - Hills 27) Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 8) Rep. Laura Gandia (R - Hills 27) Rep. Patrick Garrity (D - Hills 14) Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 11) Rep. Frank Holden (R - Hills 4) Rep. Kevin Janvrin (R - Rock 14) Rep. Frank Kotowski (R - Merr 24) Rep. Larsen, Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 3) Rep. Frederick Leonard (R - Straf 7) Rep. Alfred Lerandeau (D - Ches 12) Rep. Charlene Lovett (R - Sull 4) Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12) Rep. John O'Connor (R - Rock 6) Rep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34) Rep. William Panek (R - Straf 3) Rep. Michele Peckham (R - Rock 22) Rep. Robert Perry (D - Straf 3) Rep. Michael Reed (R - Hills 33) Rep. Brian Rhodes (D - Hills 30) Rep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16) Rep. Kevin Sullivan (R - Rock 15) Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 5) Rep. Ross Terrio (R - Hills 14) Rep. Pamela Tucker (R - Rock 23) Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 16) Rep. Michael Weeden (R - Straf 6) Rep. Donald Andolina (R - Straf 17) Rep. Russell Day (R - Hills 7) Rep. Kathleen Hoelzel (R - Rock 3)

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.

SB 142-FN (2012)Died
relative to reorganizing the permitting process within the department of environmental services.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1689h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1689h, 1833h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1689h and #1833h

Also spoke during this billRep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 13)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 155-FN-A (2012)Died
relative to section 179 expense deductions under the business profits tax.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1722h, 18–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1722h, 1845h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 230–76 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1722h and #1845h(NT)

Spoke for the motionRep. Bill Ohm (R - Hills 26)

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

Also spoke during this billRep. Phil Greazzo (R - Hills 17) Rep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 203-FN-A (2012)Became Law
relative to limited liability companies and relative to meetings of a certain legislative study commission by open blogging.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Business and Industry

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1708h, 15–0.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 273–47 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 1708h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1708h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 304–18 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27) Rep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5) Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓Law
SB 217-FN (2012)Died
relative to management of Cannon mountain by the department of resources and economic development.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 221–88 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Kathleen Taylor (D - Graf 2)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 225-FN-LOCAL (2012)Died
relative to fees for vital records.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 236–85 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Phil Greazzo (R - Hills 17) Rep. Tammy Simmons Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✕HouseApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawApr 25, 2012
SB 244-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the administration of the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. Fenton Groen (R - SD6) 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 1679h, 9–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1679h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓Law
SB 272-FN (2012)Died
relative to truancy.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Municipal and County Government Senate Judiciary Education - General

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1778h, 1844h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1778h and #1844h(NT)

Also spoke during this billRep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✕HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕LawMay 15, 2012
SB 286 (2012)Became Law
relative to a controlled drug prescription health and safety program.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) 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 1666h, 18–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1666h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 221–74 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Lynne Blankenbeker (R - Merr 11)

Spoke against the motionRep. Spec Bowers (R - Sull 2)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 12, 2012✓Law
SB 287 (2012)Died
relative to confidential prescription data.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) 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), 15–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-1780h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 226–106 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-1780h

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1780h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1780h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseApr 25, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 291 (2012)Became Law
relative to the use of currently allowed impact fees by municipalities and making an appropriation to establish a North Country fire training facility.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1571h, 12–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1571h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1571h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseApr 25, 2012✓GovernorMay 29, 2012✓Law
SB 295-FN-A (2012)Died
increasing the research and development tax credit against the business profits tax.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–6; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 72–232 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1754h

Spoke for the motionRep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11)

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

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-1849h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 190–109 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Peter Silva.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-1849h

Spoke for the motionRep. Tammy Simmons

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1849h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 207–93 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1849h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 311-FN-A (2012)Became Law
relative to weights and measures.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1703h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1703h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
SB 315 (2012)Became Law
requiring motorists to give wide berth to highway maintenance vehicles.
Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–0.

Lay the Motion on the Table (Set the motion aside)

Motion Failed 82–204 on a roll call

In the record: Divide Motion To Lay Senate Bills On Table (Rep Weber)

One roll call on 6 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 195–93 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table Senate Bills (Rep Lambert)

One division on 6 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawJun 5, 2012
SB 317 (2012)Became Law
relative to towable devices permitted to be towed by a motorboat.
Sen. Jim Luther (R - SD12) House Transportation Senate Transportation

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–0.

Lay the Motion on the Table (Set the motion aside)

Motion Failed 82–204 on a roll call

In the record: Divide Motion To Lay Senate Bills On Table (Rep Weber)

One roll call on 6 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 195–93 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table Senate Bills (Rep Lambert)

One division on 6 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawJun 7, 2012
SB 323 (2012)Became Law
authorizing accounting transfers by the department of corrections.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Finance Senate Finance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 23–0.

Lay the Motion on the Table (Set the motion aside)

Motion Failed 82–204 on a roll call

In the record: Divide Motion To Lay Senate Bills On Table (Rep Weber)

One roll call on 6 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 195–93 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table Senate Bills (Rep Lambert)

One division on 6 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 93–184 on a division

In the record: Remove From Table (Rep Vaillancourt)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓HouseApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawJun 7, 2012
SB 343-FN (2012)Became Law
establishing an independent board of psychologists.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1816h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 249–81 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Randall Whitehead (R - Hills 26) Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18)

Spoke against the motionRep. Spec Bowers (R - Sull 2) Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8) Rep. John Sytek (R - Rock 4)

Also spoke during this billRep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJul 1, 2013
SB 357 (2012)Died
establishing a commission to study how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009, as amended, will affect emergency and ambulance providers.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 238–53 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Lynne Blankenbeker (R - Merr 11)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✕HouseApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawApr 25, 2012
SB 362-FN (2012)Died
relative to benefits related to service of certain part-time judges of probate retiring because of permanent disability.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Finance Senate Finance Retirement

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateJan 25, 2012✕HouseApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawApr 25, 2012
SB 369-FN-LOCAL (2012)Became Law
relative to aid to assisted persons.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Finance Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 23–0.

Lay the Motion on the Table (Set the motion aside)

Motion Failed 82–204 on a roll call

In the record: Divide Motion To Lay Senate Bills On Table (Rep Weber)

One roll call on 6 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 195–93 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table Senate Bills (Rep Lambert)

One division on 6 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateJan 25, 2012✓HouseApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawAug 6, 2012
SB 378 (2012)Died
allowing municipalities to remove snow from private roads and driveways and class VI highways.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1640h, 13–3.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-1841h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 219–106 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-1841h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1640h, 1841h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 221–105 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1640h and #1841h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 379 (2012)Died
relative to insurance fraud.
Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Lay the Motion on the Table (Set the motion aside)

Motion Failed 82–204 on a roll call

In the record: Divide Motion To Lay Senate Bills On Table (Rep Weber)

One roll call on 6 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 195–93 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table Senate Bills (Rep Lambert)

One division on 6 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 18, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012HouseApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 389-LOCAL (2012)Became Law
relative to sewer commission costs.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.

Lay the Motion on the Table (Set the motion aside)

Motion Failed 82–204 on a roll call

In the record: Divide Motion To Lay Senate Bills On Table (Rep Weber)

One roll call on 6 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 195–93 on a division

In the record: Lay On Table Senate Bills (Rep Lambert)

One division on 6 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 18, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawAug 4, 2012
SB 404-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to funding for pupils enrolled in vocational education programs.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1674h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1674h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawAug 12, 2012
SB 407-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the purchasing policy of the department of information technology, increasing the amount required for competitive bidding, and relative to the transfer of federal grant funds.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance State Government

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1706h, 10–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1706h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1706h(NT)

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJul 1, 2012
SB 409-FN (2012)Died
relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Sen. James Forsythe (R - SD4) 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 1751h, 12–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1751h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 236–96 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 21, 2012✕LawJun 27, 2012