The House, Wednesday, April 23, 2014

The House took up 53 bills: 37 together on the consent calendar, then 16 one by one, listed below by bill.

Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
11 roll calls, 5 divisions42 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Dick Patten (D - Merr 17) 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 43 members excusedDemocrat 21Republican 19

The journal records 43 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. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 3) Rep. Ronald Boisvert (D - Hills 45) Rep. Gene Charron (R - Rock 4) Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 3) Rep. Karel Crawford (R - Carr 4) Rep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 11) Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 44) Rep. John Kelley (D - Hills 32) Rep. LeVasseur, Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 14) Rep. Michael McCarthy (R - Hills 29) Rep. David Miller (D - Straf 23) Rep. Kelleigh Murphy (R - Hills 7) Rep. Anne Priestley (R - Rock 8) Rep. Timothy Soucy (D - Merr 21) Rep. Christopher Andrews (D - Merr 23) Rep. E. Elaine Andrews-Ahern, Rep. Douglas Carroll (D - Hills 34) Rep. Shannon Chandley, Rep. Timothy Copeland (R - Rock 19) Rep. Jeremy Dobson (D - Hills 43) Rep. Curtis Grace (R - Rock 11) Rep. Robert Greemore (R - Belk 2) Rep. Paul Henle (D - Merr 12) Rep. Sally Kelly (D - Merr 20) Rep. David Kidder (R - Merr 5) Rep. Benjamin Lefebvre (D - Sull 1) Rep. Douglas Ley (D - Ches 9) Rep. Sid Lovett (D - Graf 8) Rep. Richard McNamara (D - Hills 38) Rep. Hoy Menear (D - Straf 11) Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9) Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12) Rep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34) Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 5) Rep. Michele Peckham (R - Rock 22) Rep. Brian Rhodes (D - Hills 30) Rep. Ted Rokas (D - Hills 12) Rep. Jeffrey Shackett (R - Graf 9) Rep. Beth Arsenault (D - Belk 9) Rep. Beverly Ferrante (R - Rock 6) Rep. Paul Hackel (D - Hills 29) Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 21)

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 1124 (2014)Became Law
relative to the adoption of zoning ordinances in towns that use official ballot voting and ratifying a warrant article adopted at the 2014 annual meeting of the town of Rye.
Rep. James Coffey (R - Hills 25) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1242s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted

Moved by Rep. Marjorie Porter (D - Hills 30).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1242s

Spoke for the motionRep. Marjorie Porter (D - Hills 30)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 6, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 6, 2014✓Law
HB 489-FN (2014)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the New Hampshire medical malpractice joint underwriting association and clarifying the procedure to be followed for certain funds held by the association.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 11) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Billie Butler.

In the record: Non-Concur with Senate AM and Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
SB 141-FN (2014)Became Law
establishing the Granite State farm to plate program.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1346h, 16–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2014-1346h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 30, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawAug 1, 2014
SB 204-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to a benefit for certain medical conditions covered by workers’ compensation and establishing a commission to study soft tissue injuries under workers’ compensation and to study the feasibility of developing a first responder’s critical injury fund.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1427h, 17–2.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 199–120 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 1427h

Spoke for the motionRep. Andrew White (D - Graf 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 40)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1492h

Motion Failed 133–189 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 40).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1492h

Spoke for the motionRep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 40)

Spoke against the motionRep. Andrew White (D - Graf 13)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2014-1427h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 211–111 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 30, 2014✓GovernorJul 21, 2014✓Law
SB 207-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to paycheck equity.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 187–134 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Linda Tanner (D - Sull 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Infantine (R - Hills 16)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 13, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorJul 14, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
SB 245-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to the siting of energy facilities.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) 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 2014-1442h, 16–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2014-1442h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 227–69 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓Law
SB 296 (2014)Died
relative to preferences for veterans and disabled veterans in public employment.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Military & Veterans' Affairs

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 168–115 on a division

Moved by Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29).

In the record: Lay on Table

Also spoke during this billRep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014HouseApr 30, 2014Governor✕LawSep 17, 2014
SB 325-FN-LOCAL (2014)Became Law
relative to oil spill preparedness and response.
Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–5.

Divide the Question (Vote on the parts separately)

Motion Failed 124–186 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21).

In the record: Divide Sections 4 & 5

Spoke for the motionRep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Baber (D - Straf 14)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 186–104 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Suzanne Smith (D - Graf 8)

Spoke against the motionRep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawJun 16, 2014
SB 345 (2014)Became Law
repealing the prospective repeal of the annual public hearing and report on health insurance costs and trends.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1372h, 10–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1372h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 13, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorJul 22, 2014✓LawJul 22, 2014
SB 367-FN-A (2014)Became Law
requiring adjustment of the road toll according to changes in the Consumer Price Index, eliminating certain ramp tolls on the Everett turnpike in the town of Merrimack, and establishing a committee to study the effectiveness and efficiency of the department of transportation.
Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19) House Joint Committee - Public Works and Highways and Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Transportation and Highways

House Joint Committee - Public Works and Highways and Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 26–11; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1487h

Motion Failed 126–202 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Pamela Tucker (R - Rock 23).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1487h

Spoke for the motionRep. Pamela Tucker (R - Rock 23) Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1504h

Motion Failed 99–231 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. D. McGuire.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1504h

Spoke for the motionRep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1505h

Motion Failed 87–245 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Lenette Peterson (R - Hills 21).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1505h

Spoke for the motionRep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 5) Rep. Lenette Peterson (R - Hills 21)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 193–141 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kevin Waterhouse (R - Rock 7) Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33)

Spoke against the motionRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27) Rep. Laurie Sanborn (R - Hills 2)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 10).

Spoke for the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 10) Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorMay 20, 2014✓Law
SB 375 (2014)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the creation of a flood mitigation fund for private and municipal property owners.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Ways and Means Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1329h, 9–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2014-1329h

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1329h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateFeb 13, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawJul 11, 2014
SB 391 (2014)Died
relative to the juvenile justice advisory board; the policies and procedures of the youth development center; and a reduction in appropriation to the Sununu Youth Services Center.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Children and Family Law Senate Executive Departments and Administration Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1421h, 16–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2014-1421h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✕GovernorJul 28, 2014✕LawSep 15, 2014
SB 395-FN (2014)Died
relative to the retirement classification of the director of the division of forests and lands.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 165–149 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 6, 2014✕HouseMay 14, 2014Governor✕LawMay 14, 2014