The House, Thursday, May 17, 2012

The House took up 56 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 46
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
13 roll calls, 11 divisions49 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 7) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 5), Speaker of the House.

Excused for the Day

Show the 79 members excusedRepublican 57Democrat 20

The journal records 79 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. Thomas Beattie (R - Hills 17) Rep. Ronald Belanger (R - Rock 8) Rep. Frank Case (R - Rock 1) Rep. Gene Charron (R - Rock 4) Rep. Kathleen Cusson-Cail (R - Hills 14) Rep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 11) Rep. Duane Erickson (R - Hills 25) Rep. Robert Fesh (R - Rock 6) Rep. Dennis Fields (R - Belk 4) Rep. Jack Flanagan (R - Hills 5) Rep. Roland Hofemann (D - Straf 6) Rep. Jean Jeudy (D - Hills 10) Rep. Russell Ober (R - Hills 37) Rep. William Panek (R - Straf 3) Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) Rep. Harold Reilly (R - Graf 9) Rep. Andrew Schmidt (D - Sull 1) Rep. James Aguiar (D - Graf 7) Rep. Christopher Ahlgren (R - Carr 6) Rep. Avard, Rep. Birdsell, Rep. Peter Bolster (R - Belk 5) Rep. Kevin Brown (R - Hills 26) Rep. Brian Chirichiello (R - Rock 6) Rep. Cameron DeJong (R - Hills 9) Rep. Rich DiPentima (D - Rock 16) Rep. Shaun Doherty (R - Hills 27) Rep. Daniel Donovan (R - Hills 2) Rep. Patricia Dowling (R - Rock 6) Rep. John Gimas (D - Hills 12) Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 11) Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21) Rep. Frank Holden (R - Hills 4) Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) Rep. Kyle Jones (R - Straf 1) Rep. Frank Kotowski (R - Merr 24) Rep. Paul LaCasse (R - Sull 4) Rep. Kirsten Larsen Schultz (R - Straf 2) Rep. Frederick Leonard (R - Straf 7) Rep. Bruce MacMahon (R - Rock 10) Rep. Mark McConkey Rep. John McDonnell (R - Merr 7) Rep. Evalyn Merrick (D - Coos 2) Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5) Rep. Charles Moore (R - Ches 7) Rep. William O'Connor (R - Straf 3) Rep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34) Rep. David Palfrey (R - Merr 2) Rep. James Parison (R - Hills 25) Rep. Beatriz Pastor (D - Graf 12) Rep. Anthony Pellegrino (R - Hills 21) Rep. Marsha Pelletier (D - Straf 20) Rep. Robert Perry (D - Straf 3) Rep. Michael Reed (R - Hills 33) Rep. Brian Rhodes (D - Hills 30) Rep. Herbert Richardson (D - Coos 4) Rep. Jon Richardson (R - Merr 8) Rep. Ted Rokas (D - Hills 12) Rep. Laurie Sanborn (R - Hills 2) Rep. Adam Schroadter Rep. Lisa Scontsas (R - Hills 30) Rep. Carl Seidel (R - Hills 28) Rep. Christopher Serlin (D - Rock 16) Rep. Molly Smith (R - Merr 9) Rep. Dale Spainhower (D - Straf 18) Rep. Jeffrey St. Cyr (R - Belk 5) Rep. Daniel Sullivan (D - Hills 8) Rep. Kevin Sullivan (R - Rock 15) Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 5) Rep. Kyle Tasker (R - Rock 2) Rep. William Tobin (R - Belk 2) Rep. Marc Tremblay (R - Coos 4) Rep. James Webb (R - Rock 6) Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 16) Rep. Andrew White (D - Graf 13) Rep. Donald Andolina (R - Straf 17) Rep. John Byrnes (R - Ches 6) Rep. Richard Okerman (R - Rock 4) Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 7)

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 13 (2012)Not Ratified
Relating to prohibiting an assessment, rate, or tax on personal income. Providing that no assessment, rate, or tax on income earned by a natural person shall be levied by the state of New Hampshire except taxes in effect on January 1, 2012 and adjustments to the rate of such taxes.
Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) House Ways and Means Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2299s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2299s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep Bettencourt)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 18, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✕VotersNov 6, 2012
HB 1140 (2012)Died
relative to the care of war memorials in Franconia Notch state park.
Rep. Elaine Swinford (R - Belk 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1920s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1920s and Requests C of C (Rep Renzullo)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 21, 2012✕SenateMay 23, 2012Governor✕LawMay 23, 2012
HB 1205 (2012)Died
relative to the duty of the long range capital planning and utilization committee.
Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 18) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2150s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2150s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep Baroody)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 1, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2229s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2229s and Requests C of C (Rep E.Hogan)

✓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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1889s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1889s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep E.Hogan)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 1246 (2012)Became Law
authorizing the county sheriff to issue pistol or revolver licenses under certain circumstances.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2231s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2231s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep Hawkins)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
HB 1260-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to certain contributions to pari-mutuel pools by race simulcasters in Cheshire county, compensation of charitable organizations by gaming operators, and unauthorized gambling machines and sweepstakes.
Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 27) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1850s, 2328s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1850s and #2328s and Requests C of C (Rep Ingbretson)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 29, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 1325 (2012)Became Law
relative to legal residency requirements for purposes of school attendance for children of divorced parents.
Rep. Mark Proulx (R - Hills 15) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2145s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2145s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep Reagan)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 1346 (2012)Became Law
relative to the construction of power line extensions.
Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 13) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1966s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1966s and Request C of C (Rep Bettencourt)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
HB 1350 (2012)Became Law
relative to the style and form of new articles and amendments to articles proposed by constitutional amendment concurrent resolutions.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2038s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2038s and Requests C of C (Rep Stepanek)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1965s, 2261s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1965s(NT) and #2261s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep E.Hogan)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 21, 2012✓Law
HB 1456 (2012)Died
relative to school district policies on health and sex education.
Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2291s, 2320s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2291s(NT), #2320s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep E.Hogan)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 1484 (2012)Became Law
relative to fees for state parks and relative to limitations for nonconforming structures located within protected shoreland.
Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 27) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1876s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1876s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep Bettencourt)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 15, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓Law
HB 1510-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to taxpayer standing for declaratory judgments.
Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2029s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2029s and Requests C of C (Rep E.Hogan)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 8, 2012✓SenateMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 1535-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to arrest records under the right-to-know law.
Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Right to Know

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1858s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1858s and Requests C of C (Rep E.Hogan)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 1555 (2012)Became Law
relative to the penalty for firearm use in a state area for propagation of game controlled by the fish and game department.
Rep. Brian Seaworth (R - Merr 7) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources Fish & Game

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1993s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM #1993s (Rep Newton)

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14) Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10) Rep. Clifford Newton (R - Straf 6)

Also spoke during this billRep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 22, 2012✓SenateMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 1583 (2012)Died
relative to immunity for school personnel using reasonable force to protect a minor.
Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2034s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2034s and Requests C of C (Rep Reagan)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2273s, 2272s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2273s(NT) and #2272s and Requests C of C (Rep Hawkins)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 23, 2012✓LawJun 30, 2015
HB 1658-FN (2012)Became Law
establishing an income and identity verification system for public assistance recipients; relative to implementation of the Sean William Corey pilot program; and extending the moratorium on nursing home beds and rehabilitation beds.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Finance Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2222s, 2333s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2222s(NT) and #2333s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep Hawkins)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓Law
HB 1666-FN (2012)Died
relative to legislative approval of collective bargaining agreements entered into by the state.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Finance Senate Finance

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2225s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2225s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep Hawkins)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 20, 2012✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1704-FN (2012)Died
relative to limits on political contributions and relative to reporting by political committees.
Rep. Shaun Doherty (R - Hills 27) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2329s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2329s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep E.Hogan)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 225-FN (2012)Died
relative to the return of personal property confiscated by law enforcement agencies from a person charged with a crime.
Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 0576s, 2154s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #0576s and #2154s and Requests C of C (Rep Hawkins)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 9, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 351-FN (2012)Became Law
(2nd NT) relative to insurance reimbursement for doctors of naturopathic medicine.
Rep. John Cebrowski (R - Hills 18) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1827s, 1916s, 2294s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1827s(NT), #1916s(NT), #2294s and Requests C of C (Rep E.Hogan)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 20, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 655 (2012)Became Law
repealing a prospective repeal regarding certain authority of the secretary of state relative to pooled risk management programs.
Rep. Pamela Tucker (R - Rock 17) House Ways and Means Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2321s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2321s(NT) and Requests C of C (Rep E.Hogan)

✓IntroducedSep 14, 2011✓HouseOct 12, 2011✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2069h, 21–0.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Failed 181–94 on a division

In the record: Rules Suspension to Allow Non-Germane Amendment (Rep Bettencourt)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2069h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 184–93 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Tregenza)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 190–88 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsider Rules Suspension to Allow Non-Germane Amendment (Rep Tregenza)

Uphold the Ruling of the Chair (Back the presiding officer)

Motion Passed 262–17 on a roll call

In the record: Shall the Rule of the Chair Be Upheld (Rep P.Sullivan)

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

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 199–80 on a roll call

In the record: Rules Suspension to Allow Non-Germane Amendment (Rep Bettencourt)

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

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

Rules Suspension to Allow Member to Vote Via the Sergeant-At-Arms (Rep Soltani)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-2327h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 205–73 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-2327h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Cindy Rosenwald

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2069h, 2327h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 205–72 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2069h and #2327h(NT)

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Bettencourt)

Done in the recess of this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

Also spoke during this billRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 17 (2012)Died
relative to evidence of admissions in medical injury actions.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Rowe)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2138h, 2323h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2138h(NT) and #2323h

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2080h, 21–0.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-2300h

Motion Failed 125–159 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-2300h

Spoke for the motionRep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11) Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2080h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 172–106 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2080h(NT)

Spoke for the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓Law
SB 215 (2012)Died
establishing a study committee on updating and improving the procedures and criteria for review of projects by the site evaluation committee.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✕HouseMay 17, 2012Governor✕LawMay 17, 2012
SB 218-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to electric renewable portfolio standards.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2180h, 14–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2180h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 275–6 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓LawJun 19, 2012
SB 219-FN (2012)Died
relative to guaranteed issue for health insurance.
Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Bettencourt)

Done in the recess of this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 226 (2012)Became Law
transferring the administration of the electricians’ board to the joint board for licensure and certification, and changing the administrative fine authority of the board of accountancy.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Ingbretson)

Done in the recess of this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓Law
SB 228-FN-LOCAL (2012)Died
repealing the assessments for excess benefits paid by employers in the retirement system.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) 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 2216h, 13–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2216h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 257–17 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2216h(NT)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 243 (2012)Died
relative to the management of trust funds and capital reserve funds.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Bettencourt)

Done in the recess of this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 22–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2198h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓Law
SB 247 (2012)Became Law
relative to certifying municipal culvert installers.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Bettencourt)

Done in the recess of this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓LawJun 19, 2012
SB 258 (2012)Died
authorizing group net metering for limited electrical energy producers.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 224–50 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Samuel Hawkes (D - Ches 3)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✕HouseMay 17, 2012Governor✕LawMay 17, 2012
SB 260 (2012)Died
relative to protection and preservation of significant archeological deposits.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–1.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 135–145 on a division

In the record: Remove From Table (Rep Belvin)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012HouseMay 9, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 282 (2012)Became Law
authorizing the commissioner of safety to require the installation of an ignition interlock device or enhanced technology ignition interlock device as a condition of restoring driving privileges in certain instances.
Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 202–63 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–2.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 134–144 on a roll call

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2312h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 160–116 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Lynne Blankenbeker (R - Merr 11) Rep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 12)

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 12, 2012✓Law
SB 308 (2012)Died
proclaiming January 24, 2013 as Granny D. Day.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–6.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 97–148 on a division

In the record: Remove From The Table (Rep Bettencourt)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 328 (2012)Became Law
relative to the procedure for filling a vacancy on a cooperative school board.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Bettencourt)

Done in the recess of this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
SB 333 (2012)Interim Study
relative to a surviving spouse's right to retain a Purple Heart plate.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–3.

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, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012HouseJun 7, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 348-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the pulse oximetry test for newborns.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-2303h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 137–133 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Robert Willette (R - Hills 23).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-2303h

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Willette (R - Hills 23) Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43)

Spoke against the motionRep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 18)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 184–94 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Blankenbeker)

Spoke for the motionRep. Lynne Blankenbeker (R - Merr 11) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Willette (R - Hills 23)

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

Motion Failed 95–183 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Robert Willette (R - Hills 23).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2303h

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 213–67 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawAug 10, 2012
SB 351 (2012)Became Law
relative to proclaiming Blue Star Mother’s Day and changing eligibility for free admission to the state park system for members of the armed forces.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2212h, 17–0.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-2318h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 141–130 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Charlene Lovett (R - Sull 4).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-2318h

Spoke for the motionRep. Charlene Lovett (R - Sull 4) Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Frank McCarthy (R - Carr 2) Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3) Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2212h, 2318h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2212h(NT) and #2318h(NT)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 48–214 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Baldasaro)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓Law
SB 356 (2012)Died
limiting the authority of delegates to Article V conventions and recodifying the laws relative to religious societies.
Sen. Fenton Groen (R - SD6) House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification Senate Internal Affairs

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Ingbretson)

Done in the recess of this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✕GovernorJun 21, 2012✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 366-FN (2012)Died
relative to use of certain OHRVs on snowmobile trails, and relative to authorization for snowmobiles and OHRVs registered in Vermont and Maine to operate in this state.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Transportation Senate Transportation

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Bettencourt)

Done in the recess of this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 370-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the powers of the state veterinarian.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration Animals

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Ingbretson)

Done in the recess of this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
SB 398 (2012)Became Law
proclaiming March 30, 2013 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
Sen. Gary Lambert (R - SD13) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Bettencourt)

Done in the recess of this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawAug 12, 2012
SB 406 (2012)Became Law
relative to establishing an early offer alternative in medical injury claims, relative to confidentiality of police personnel files, and establishing a committee to study the referral of patients for use of implantable medical devices.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Ingbretson)

Done in the recess of this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 20, 2012✓Law
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 Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2043h, 21–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2043h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Bettencourt)

Done in the recess of this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 21, 2012✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 48 (2012)Became Law
relative to state regulation of telephone service providers and clarifying the authority of the public utilities commission to regulate pole attachments.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawAug 10, 2012
SB 83-FN (2012)Became Law
enabling municipalities and school districts to create other post-employment benefits (OPEB) trusts.
Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2049h, 13–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2049h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 240–25 on a division

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawJul 1, 2012