The House, Thursday, March 20, 2014

The House took up 11 bills, listed below by bill.

Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
16 roll calls, 3 divisions2 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 26), Speaker of the House, and Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 5), Deputy Speaker of the House.

Excused for the Day

Show the 57 members excusedDemocrat 30Republican 25

The journal records 57 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. Roger Berube (D - Straf 18) Rep. Ronald Boisvert (D - Hills 45) Rep. Efstathia Booras (D - Hills 8) Rep. Gene Charron (R - Rock 4) Rep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 11) Rep. Kenneth Grossman (D - Straf 4) Rep. Barbara Helmstetter (D - Rock 9) Rep. John Kelley (D - Hills 32) Rep. LeVasseur, Rep. David McCloskey (D - Hills 16) Rep. Betsy McKinney (R - Rock 5) Rep. David Miller (D - Straf 23) Rep. Andrew O'Hearne (D - Sull 6) Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25) Rep. Robbie Parsons (R - Straf 1) Rep. Calvin Pratt (R - Hills 6) Rep. Elisabeth Sanders (R - Rock 12) Rep. Barbara Shaw (D - Hills 16) Rep. Dale Spainhower (D - Straf 18) Rep. Phillip Straight (R - Hills 21) Rep. Harry Young (D - Ches 14) Rep. Rebecca Brown (D - Graf 2) Rep. Jacqueline Cali-Pitts (D - Rock 30) Rep. Douglas Carroll (D - Hills 34) Rep. Charles Fink (R - Belk 6) Rep. William Friel (R - Rock 14) Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27) Rep. Curtis Grace (R - Rock 11) Rep. Robert Greemore (R - Belk 2) Rep. Warren Groen (R - Straf 10) Rep. Joseph Hagan (R - Rock 4) Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21) Rep. Bruce Hodgdon (R - Rock 1) Rep. Jane Hunt (D - Merr 15) Rep. David Karrick (D - Merr 25) Rep. Katsiantonis, Rep. Aboul Khan (R - Rock 20) Rep. Walter Kolodziej (R - Rock 7) Rep. Sid Lovett (D - Graf 8) Rep. David Lundgren (R - Rock 5) Rep. Dick Marston (R - Hills 18) Rep. Richard McNamara (D - Hills 38) Rep. Hoy Menear (D - Straf 11) Rep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34) Rep. Wendy Piper (D - Graf 10) Rep. Ted Rokas (D - Hills 12) Rep. Deanna Rollo (D - Straf 18) Rep. Cindy Rosenwald Rep. Andrew Schmidt (D - Sull 1) Rep. Stephen Schmidt (R - Carr 6) Rep. Todd Smith (R - Merr 24) Rep. Daniel Sullivan (D - Hills 8) Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 5) Rep. Kenneth Ward (D - Straf 21) Rep. Beverly Ferrante (R - Rock 6) Rep. Paul Hackel (D - Hills 29) Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 37)

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.

HB 1213-FN (2014)Interim Study
prohibiting the purchase of alcohol or tobacco products with electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 16–1.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 174–105 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Spoke for the motionRep. Charles McMahon (R - Rock 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Steven Beaudoin (R - Straf 9) Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 6)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014HouseMar 20, 2014SenateGovernor✕LawSep 17, 2014
HB 1242-FN (2014)Interim Study
relative to deductibles, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums under health insurance policies.
Rep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0896h, 9–5; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0896h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 165–124 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24)

Spoke against the motionRep. Hunt

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 20, 2014SenateApr 17, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 1484-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to newborn DNA sequencing.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health, Education and Human Services

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 10–8.

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

Motion Failed 44–225 on a division

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Spoke against the motionRep. James MacKay (D - Merr 14)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1004h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 20, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 27, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
HB 1501-FN (2014)Died
requiring licensing of outpatient abortion facilities.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 211–86 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24) Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 18)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kelleigh Murphy (R - Hills 7) Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 21) Rep. Birdsell, Rep. Jane Cormier (R - Belk 8) Rep. John Cebrowski (R - Hills 7)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✕HouseMar 20, 2014SenateGovernor✕LawMar 20, 2014
HB 1502-FN (2014)Interim Study
relative to induced termination of pregnancy statistics.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 188–80 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Spoke for the motionRep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 18) Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Lenette Peterson (R - Hills 21) Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014HouseMar 20, 2014SenateGovernor✕LawSep 17, 2014
HB 1503-FN (2014)Died
relative to the penalties for negligent homicide and manslaughter causing a miscarriage or stillbirth and relative to miscarriage or stillbirth in second degree murder cases.
Rep. Leon Rideout (R - Coos 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0412h, 10–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2014-0412h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 176–116 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 2014-0412h

Spoke for the motionRep. David Huot (D - Belk 5) Rep. Shannon Chandley (D - Hills 22)

Spoke against the motionRep. Leon Rideout (R - Coos 7) Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 21) Rep. Jane Cormier (R - Belk 8)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1091h

Motion Failed 114–170 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Leon Rideout (R - Coos 7).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1091h

Spoke for the motionRep. Leon Rideout (R - Coos 7) Rep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 7) Rep. Warren Groen (R - Straf 10) Rep. John Hikel (R - Hills 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Geoffrey Hirsch (D - Merr 6) Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 1)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0412h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 243–42 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 20, 2014SenateApr 24, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 1568-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to service animals.
Rep. Donna Schlachman (D - Rock 18) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health, Education and Human Services Animals

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0887h, 9–5; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0887h, 0917h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Huntthe record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 20, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 27, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
HB 1570-FN (2014)Died
establishing a paint stewardship program.
Rep. Scott Burns (D - Merr 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0618h, 8–4; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the House 168–130 on a division

Moved by Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13).

In the record: Remove from Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 136–169 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Leon Rideout (R - Coos 7).

In the record: Lay on Table

Previous Question (End debate and vote now)

Motion Passed: Debate Ended 188–112 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 4).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1053h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 167–135 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Scott Burns (D - Merr 2).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1053h

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0618h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 161–142 on a roll call

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

Motion Passed 178–121 on a roll call

In the record: Uphold Ruling of the Chair

Also spoke during this billRep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13) Rep. Scott Burns (D - Merr 2) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. John O'Connor (R - Rock 6) Rep. Tara Sad (D - Ches 1) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 20, 2014✕SenateMay 1, 2014Governor✕LawMay 1, 2014
HB 1604 (2014)Died
establishing a commission to study financial fraud laws and the rights of victims of financial fraud.
Rep. Kermit Williams (D - Hills 4) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0633h, 10–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0633h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 173–118 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Williams

Spoke against the motionRep. Hunt

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 20, 2014✕SenateMay 1, 2014Governor✕LawMay 1, 2014
HB 1635-FN-A (2014)Became Law
relative to community mental health programs and making appropriations therefor and relative to disposition of funds obtained by the attorney general.
Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10) House Finance Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 173–125 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12) Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10)

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

✓IntroducedFeb 6, 2014✓HouseMar 20, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓Law
HB 263 (2014)Became Law
relative to reporting a person as medically unfit to drive.
Rep. Tara Sad (D - Ches 1) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0914h, 12–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0914h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 150–128 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Susan Ticehurst (D - Carr 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. Tim O'Flaherty (D - Hills 12) Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2014✓SenateMay 1, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015

Votes on No Bill

Roll calls the House took that day on questions that were on no bill, such as its own rules, a ruling of the chair or printing a debate. The question is as the General Court’s roll-call file words it.

Divide the Question (Vote on the parts separately)

Motion Failed 105–159 on a roll call

In the record: Divide 3rd Reading

3rd Reading

Motion Passed 187–77 on a roll call