House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1052h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
The House took up 62 bills: 28 together on the consent calendar, then 34 one by one, listed below by bill.
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@misc{session-H-2014-03-25,
title = {The House, Tuesday, March 25, 2014},
howpublished = {Granite Record},
url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/H/2014-03-25},
note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026}
}The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Michael Cahill (D - Rock 17) led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 26), Speaker of the House.
The journal records 34 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. Christopher Ahlgren (R - Carr 6) Rep. Ronald Boisvert (D - Hills 45) Rep. Gene Charron (R - Rock 4) Rep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 11) Rep. Barbara Helmstetter (D - Rock 9) Rep. LeVasseur, Rep. David Miller (D - Straf 23) Rep. Andrew O'Hearne (D - Sull 6) Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25) Rep. Calvin Pratt (R - Hills 6) Rep. James Aguiar (D - Graf 7) Rep. Brad Bailey (R - Graf 14) Rep. Ronald Belanger (R - Rock 8) Rep. Bernard Benn (D - Graf 12) Rep. Jack Flanagan (R - Hills 26) Rep. Marilinda Garcia (R - Rock 8) Rep. Ruth Heden (D - Hills 23) Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16) Rep. Benjamin Lefebvre (D - Sull 1) Rep. David McCloskey (D - Hills 16) Rep. Hoy Menear (D - Straf 11) Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 5) Rep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34) Rep. Stephen Palmer (R - Hills 23) Rep. Perkins, Rep. Frederick Rice (R - Rock 21) Rep. Deanna Rollo (D - Straf 18) Rep. Andrew Schmidt (D - Sull 1) Rep. Todd Smith (R - Merr 24) Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) Rep. St. James, Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 5) Rep. Thomas Walsh (R - Merr 24) Rep. Colette Worsman (R - Belk 2)
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.
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1052h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 261–45 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21)
Spoke against the motionRep. Michael Sylvia (R - Belk 4)
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–1.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–3.
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 1142h
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment FLAM #1142h
Also spoke during this billRep. Steven Beaudoin (R - Straf 9)the record does not say which of the day's motions
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Interim Study (IS), 13–4; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 264–30 on a division
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–2; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote
In the record: Special Order to Mar 26
Spoke for the motionRep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 11)
House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–5.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote
In the record: Special Order to Mar 26
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Interim Study (IS), 13–2.
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
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0893h, 10–1.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0893h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–1.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0706h, 16–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0706h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0706h (New Title)
House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0881h.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0881h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 188–119 on a division
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0881h (NT)
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0864h, 11–4.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0864h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 228–77 on a division
House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 8–7; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 11).
In the record: Special Order to Mar 26
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–2.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 15–3.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 11).
In the record: Special Order to Mar 26
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0607h, 17–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0607h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0607h (New Title)
House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 214–95 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Charlene Takesian (R - Hills 37)
Spoke against the motionRep. Lenette Peterson (R - Hills 21) Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27) Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 21) Rep. Stephen Holmes (R - Belk 5)
House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 11).
In the record: Special Order to Mar 26
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1054h, 15–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1054h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 0869h, 1137h
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 260–56 on a division
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0869h; FLAM #1137h
Also spoke during this billRep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33) Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9)the record does not say which of the day's motions
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0658h, 9–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 248–66 on a division
Moved by Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1).
In the record: Lay On Table:
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0785h, 14–2.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0785h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 262–49 on a division
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0781h, 11–1.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 133–180 on a division
Moved by Rep. Peter Hansen (R - Hills 22).
In the record: Lay on Table
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0781h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 185–134 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. David Borden (D - Rock 24)
Spoke against the motionRep. David Hess (R - Merr 24)
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0823h, 17–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0823h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 269–53 on a division
House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1062h, 18–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2014-1062h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Spoke for the motionRep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33)
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 149–162 on a division
Moved by Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15).
In the record: Lay On Table:
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1051h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 198–96 on a division
Spoke for the motionRep. Latha Mangipudi (D - Hills 11)
Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44)
Vacate the Referral (Move the bill to another committee)
Motion Passed on a voice vote
In the record: Vacated to Ways and Means
Vacate the Referral (Move the bill to another committee)
Motion Passed on a voice vote
In the record: Vacated to Ways & Means
House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–10; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Failed 134–186 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29).
Spoke for the motionRep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29)
Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1116h
Motion Failed 137–189 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1116h
Spoke for the motionRep. David Hess (R - Merr 24)
Spoke against the motionRep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1118h
Motion Failed 138–191 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1118h
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1136h
Motion Failed 131–196 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Emily Sandblade (R - Hills 18).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1136h
Spoke for the motionRep. Emily Sandblade (R - Hills 18)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1138h
Motion Failed 137–190 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Emily Sandblade (R - Hills 18).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1138h
Spoke for the motionRep. Emily Sandblade (R - Hills 18)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1152h
Motion Failed 134–193 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Emily Sandblade (R - Hills 18).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1152h
Spoke for the motionRep. Emily Sandblade (R - Hills 18)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1143h
Motion Failed 135–192 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 7).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1143h
Spoke for the motionRep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 7)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1157h
Motion Failed 138–191 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1157h
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1135h
Motion Failed 127–198 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1135h
Spoke for the motionRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1147h
Motion Failed 129–197 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1147h
Spoke for the motionRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27) Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 202–132 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Cindy Rosenwald Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 8)
Spoke against the motionRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27) Rep. Michael Sylvia (R - Belk 4) Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39) Rep. Laurie Sanborn (R - Hills 2) Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 124–207 on a division
Moved by Rep. Richardson.
Spoke against the motionRep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10)
Also spoke during this billRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24)the record does not say which of the day's motions
These belong to no bill. The House gives a member leave to address it, and what they said is part of the permanent record.