The House, Tuesday, March 25, 2014

The House took up 62 bills: 28 together on the consent calendar, then 34 one by one, listed below by bill.

Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
14 roll calls, 12 divisions22 voice votes
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How the Day Began

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.

Excused for the Day

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.

relative to the filing with a registry of deeds of a fraudulent document purporting to create a lien or claim against real property.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateApr 24, 2014✓GovernorJun 11, 2014✓LawJun 11, 2014
relative to penalties for driving without a license.

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)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
HB 1139 (2014)Became Law
repealing authority for granting of property tax abatements for watering troughs and shade trees.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 27, 2014✓LawJul 26, 2014
HB 1167 (2014)Became Law
relative to exemptions from boiler inspection requirements.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 8, 2014✓GovernorJul 21, 2014✓LawSep 19, 2014
HB 1189 (2014)Interim Study
relative to temporary worker rights.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014HouseMar 25, 2014SenateGovernor✕LawSep 17, 2014
establishing a commission to investigate the procedure for public employee collective bargaining.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✕HouseMar 25, 2014SenateGovernor✕LawMar 25, 2014
relative to the implementation of new educational standards.

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)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✕HouseMar 26, 2014SenateGovernor✕LawMar 26, 2014
HB 1262 (2014)Interim Study
relative to student assessment data privacy.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014HouseMar 26, 2014SenateGovernor✕LawSep 17, 2014
HB 1314 (2014)Interim Study
establishing a committee to study implementation of a public interest standard for a telecommunication utility merger, consolidation, reorganization, or sale by the public utilities commission.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014SenateMay 15, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of placing medal decals on special number plates for veterans.

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)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 1, 2014Governor✕Law
making an appropriation for the pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner training program.

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)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014Governor✕Law
relative to changes and additions to energy facilities.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✕SenateMay 15, 2014Governor✕LawMay 15, 2014
establishing a committee to study whether the department of education is operating within its statutory authority.
Rep. Jane Cormier (R - Belk 8) House Education Study Committees and Commissions

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✕HouseMar 25, 2014SenateGovernor✕LawMar 25, 2014
HB 1432 (2014)Interim Study
delaying implementation of certain statewide assessments and studying the effects of delaying implementation of certain curriculum changes in the public schools.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014HouseMar 26, 2014SenateGovernor✕LawSep 17, 2014
increasing the maximum weekly benefit amount of unemployment benefits; amending the definitions of “full-time” and “part-time” work; and establishing a commission study the effect on the unemployment compensation trust fund of the contribution rate reduction trigger levels in RSA 282-A:82 and RSA 282-A:82-a and the elimination of some or all of the waiting periods required to be served pursuant to RSA 282-A:31, I(h).

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)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014Governor✕Law
providing that life begins at conception.

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)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✕HouseMar 25, 2014SenateGovernor✕LawMar 25, 2014
terminating state participation in the common core educational standards.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✕HouseMar 26, 2014SenateGovernor✕LawMar 26, 2014
relative to the neglect of elderly, disabled, or impaired adults and relative to financial exploitation.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateApr 24, 2014✓GovernorJun 19, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
relative to the bonding of project costs for certain department of transportation bridge capital projects.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 12, 2014✕SenateMay 8, 2014Governor✕LawMay 8, 2014
establishing the right-to-know grievance commission.

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:

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014HouseMar 25, 2014SenateGovernor✕LawSep 17, 2014
HB 1600 (2014)Became Law
relative to reporting of energy production for net metering.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateApr 24, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawAug 15, 2014
HB 1602 (2014)Became Law
relative to the divestiture of PSNH assets and relative to the siting of wind turbines.

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)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
HB 1615 (2014)Became Law
relative to allocation from the annual license renewal fee for pharmacists to the impaired pharmacist program and relative to emergency prescriptions.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
HB 2014 (2014)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program.

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)

✓IntroducedJan 22, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
relative to showing a ballot.

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)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateApr 24, 2014✓GovernorJun 11, 2014✓LawSep 1, 2014
SB 241 (2014)Became Law
establishing the division of economic development fund.

Vacate the Referral (Move the bill to another committee)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Vacated to Ways and Means

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2014
SB 386 (2014)Became Law
relative to the authority and duties of the department of revenue administration.

Vacate the Referral (Move the bill to another committee)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Vacated to Ways & Means

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateFeb 19, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorMay 27, 2014✓LawMay 27, 2014
relative to access to health insurance coverage.

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)

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

✓IntroducedFeb 13, 2014✓SenateMar 6, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓GovernorMar 27, 2014✓Law