The House took up 42 bills: 24 together on the consent calendar, then 39 one by one, listed below by bill.
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@misc{session-H-2014-04-30,
title = {The House, Wednesday, April 30, 2014},
howpublished = {Granite Record},
url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/H/2014-04-30},
note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026}
}The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Beverly Ferrante (R - Rock 6) led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 18), Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 30), and Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 5), Deputy Speaker of the House.
The journal records 33 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. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 11) Rep. Charles Fink (R - Belk 6) Rep. Jane Hunt (D - Merr 15) Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 14) Rep. David Miller (D - Straf 23) Rep. Christopher Andrews (D - Merr 23) Rep. Christy Bartlett (D - Merr 19) Rep. Jane Beaulieu (D - Hills 19) Rep. Rebecca Emerson-Brown (D - Rock 27) Rep. Elizabeth Burtis (D - Rock 6) Rep. Douglas Carroll (D - Hills 34) Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9) Rep. Robert Greemore (R - Belk 2) Rep. Kenneth Grossman (D - Straf 4) Rep. Stephen Holmes (R - Belk 5) Rep. Pamela Hubbard (D - Straf 12) Rep. Stephen Ketel (D - Straf 17) Rep. David Kidder (R - Merr 5) Rep. Melanie Levesque (D - Hills 26) Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9) Rep. Michael O'Brien (D - Hills 10) Rep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34) Rep. Dick Patten (D - Merr 17) Rep. Marsha Pelletier (D - Straf 20) Rep. Lenette Peterson (R - Hills 21) Rep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16) Rep. Marjorie Shepardson (D - Ches 10) Rep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24) Rep. Todd Smith (R - Merr 24) Rep. Andrew White (D - Graf 13) Rep. Stephen Spratt (D - Hills 4)
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 Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 16–4.
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 234–95 on a roll call
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1169h, 18–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1169h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 275–23 on a division
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1443h, 16–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1165h, 17–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1296h, 19–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1490h, 16–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.
Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)
Motion Passed: Back Before the House 207–129 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3).
In the record: Remove from Table
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Failed 223–114 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5).
In the record: Suspend Rules
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 210–128 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1465h, 9–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1465h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 177–141 on a division
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1467h, 18–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1467h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 327–0 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21)
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–1.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 325–3 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Shannon Chandley (D - Hills 22)
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Also spoke during this billRep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 4)the record does not say which of the day's motions
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1474h, 17–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1464h, 19–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–8.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 214–107 on a division
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1337h, 19–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–1.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–3.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–9; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 173–172 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 10) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24) Rep. Patricia Lovejoy (D - Rock 36) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10)
Spoke against the motionRep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 24) Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 13) Rep. Leon Rideout (R - Coos 7) Rep. Dick Ames (D - Ches 9) Rep. Kenneth Gidge (D - Hills 33)
House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1534h, 17–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1283h, 18–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1343h, 13–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1500h, 12–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1532h, 15–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–8.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 217–119 on a roll call
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Also spoke during this billRep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions
House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1512h, 19–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1454h, 19–0.
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–4.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2014-1560h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1560h, (New Title)
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Also spoke during this billRep. Donna Schlachman (D - Rock 18)the record does not say which of the day's motions
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–2.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1357h, 9–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1357h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 172–141 on a roll call
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–155 on a division
One division on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 133–202 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44).
In the record: Reconsideration Third Reading
One roll call on 35 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.