The House, Wednesday, June 6, 2012

The House took up 20 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 51
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
17 roll calls, 5 divisions6 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Stephen DeStefano (D - Merr 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 16 members excusedRepublican 9Democrat 7

The journal records 16 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. Baldwin Domingo (D - Straf 5) Rep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 11) Rep. Roland Hofemann (D - Straf 6) Rep. Jean Jeudy (D - Hills 10) Rep. Chip Rice (D - Merr 27) Rep. J. Michael Ball (R - Hills 9) Rep. William Belvin (R - Hills 6) Rep. Kevin Brown (R - Hills 26) Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21) Rep. Marcia Moody (D - Rock 17) Rep. John O'Connor (R - Rock 6) Rep. James Parison (R - Hills 25) Rep. Kevin Reichard (R - Rock 5) Rep. Brian Rhodes (D - Hills 30) Rep. Beatriz Pastor (D - Graf 12)

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 12 (2012)Died
relating to public education. Providing that the general court shall have the authority to define standards for public education, establish standards of accountability, mitigate local disparities in educational opportunity and fiscal capacity, and have full discretion to determine the amount of state funding for education.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9) House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Failed 224–144 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2465c

Spoke for the motionRep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24) Rep. Michael Balboni (R - Hills 21) Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44) Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) Rep. Phil Greazzo (R - Hills 17)

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27) Rep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5) Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 8) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 208–143 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Mirski)

Spoke for the motionRep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Failed 224–141 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2465c

Spoke for the motionRep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateFeb 15, 2012Voters
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 256–110 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2450c

Spoke for the motionRep. Stephen Stepanek (R - Hills 22) Rep. Peter Bolster (R - Belk 5)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 18, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✕VotersNov 6, 2012
CACR 26 (2012)Not Ratified
Relating to administration of the supreme court. Providing that the legislature and the chief justice of the supreme court shall have concurrent power to make rules governing the administration of all the courts of the state.
Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 242–96 on a roll call

In the record: House Concurs with Senate AM 2041s (Rep Rowe)

Spoke for the motionRep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 15) Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 90–235 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Ingbretson)

Spoke against the motionRep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 15)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 21, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✕VotersNov 6, 2012
CACR 6 (2012)Died
relating to taxation. Providing that a 3/5 vote is required to pass legislation imposing new or increased taxes or license fees, or to authorize the issuance of state bonds and providing that the general court shall appropriate funds for payment of interest and installments of principle of all state bonds.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Ways and Means Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Failed 220–132 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2458c

Spoke for the motionRep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) Rep. Stephen Stepanek (R - Hills 22)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Hatch (D - Coos 6) Rep. David Kidder (R - Merr 5)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateFeb 15, 2012Voters
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).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the House 187–164 on a division

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

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Failed 182–163 on a division

In the record: Suspend Rules to Allow Consideration (Rep Greazzo)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 156–163 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration of Rules Suspension (Rep C.Christensen)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✕HouseMar 28, 2012SenateVoters
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 234–60 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2472c

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

Spoke against the motionRep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 29, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 1383 (2012)Became Law
relative to residency status for the purpose of receiving in-state tuition status within the university system of New Hampshire.
Rep. Joe Duarte (R - Rock 1) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 217–82 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2438c

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27) Rep. Jeffrey St. Cyr (R - Belk 5)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 1, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 244–46 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2397c

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 21, 2012✓Law
HB 1490-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to New Hampshire’s regional greenhouse gas initiative cap and trade program for controlling carbon dioxide emissions.
Rep. Jerry Bergevin (R - Hills 17) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 211–74 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2375c

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 23, 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 203–77 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2468c

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 20, 2012✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1670 (2012)Became Law
apportioning executive council districts.
Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 4) House Special Committee on Redistricting Senate Internal Affairs

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 228–115 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2452c

Spoke for the motionRep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 15, 2012✓SenateApr 11, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJun 11, 2012
HB 1699-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to driving under the influence of drugs.
Rep. Frank Holden (R - Hills 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 94–174 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Hoell)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 8, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
SB 212-FN (2012)Died
relative to pooled risk management programs.
Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9) House Ways and Means Senate Commerce Insurance

Refuse to Accede (Decline a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Refused on a voice vote

In the record: House Refuses to Accede to Senate Request for C of C (Rep Stepanek)

Spoke for the motionRep. Stephen Stepanek (R - Hills 22)

Also spoke during this billRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✕HouseJun 6, 2012Governor✕LawJun 6, 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 292–52 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2392c

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓LawJun 19, 2012
SB 289-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to presenting photo identification to vote in person.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 255–103 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2466c

Spoke for the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✕GovernorJun 21, 2012✓Law
SB 318-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to voter registration.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 260–101 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2409c

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

Spoke against the motionRep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✕GovernorJun 20, 2012✓LawAug 26, 2012
SB 326-FN-A-LOCAL (2012)Became Law
relative to state reimbursement of towns and relative to taxation of trusts under the interest and dividends tax.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD7) House Ways and Means Senate Finance Taxes - State

Rules Suspension to Allow Formation of New C of C, Sign Off and Consideration After the Deadline (Rep Stepanek)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✕GovernorJun 20, 2012✓Law
SB 350-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the sale of portable electronics insurance.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Rules Suspension to Allow Bill to be Reconsidered Past the Deadline for Action and, if Adopted, Immediate Third Reading (Rep Hunt)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration of Ought to Pass (Rep Hunt)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2484h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Third Reading (Rep Hunt)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseJun 6, 2012✓GovernorJul 17, 2012✓LawSep 15, 2012
SB 379 (2012)Died
relative to insurance fraud.
Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 97–172 on a division

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

✓IntroducedJan 18, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012HouseApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 220–141 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2462c

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6)

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 20, 2012✓Law