The House, Wednesday, February 11, 2015

The House took up 59 bills: 37 together on the consent calendar, then 22 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 16
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
8 roll calls, 3 divisions51 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37), Speaker of the House.

Excused for the Day

Show the 33 members excusedRepublican 21Democrat 12

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. Ronald Belanger (R - Rock 8) Rep. Francis Chase (R - Rock 20) Rep. Gladys Johnsen (D - Ches 7) Rep. Andre Martel (R - Hills 44) Rep. Donald McClarren (R - Hills 29) Rep. David Milz (R - Rock 6) Rep. Andrew O'Hearne (D - Sull 6) Rep. Henry Parkhurst (D - Ches 13) Rep. David Russell (R - Belk 5) Rep. Franklin Sterling (R - Ches 14) Rep. Joe Sweeney (R - Rock 8) Rep. Lino Avellani (R - Carr 5) Rep. Jane Beaulieu (D - Hills 19) Rep. James Coffey (R - Hills 25) Rep. Karel Crawford (R - Carr 4) Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 14) Rep. Bart Fromuth (R - Hills 7) Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 24) Rep. George Hurt (R - Belk 2) Rep. Shari LeBreche (R - Belk 6) Rep. John Martin (R - Merr 23) Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12) Rep. Anne Priestley (R - Rock 8) Rep. Carol Roberts (D - Hills 4) Rep. Ted Rokas (D - Hills 12) Rep. Laurie Sanborn (R - Hills 2) Rep. Peter Silva Rep. Gregory Smith (R - Hills 37) Rep. George Sykes (D - Graf 13) Rep. Susan Treleaven (D - Straf 21) Rep. Ivy Vann (D - Hills 33) Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 1) Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 6)

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.

CACR 8 (2015)Died
Relating to the nomination and appointment of officers. Providing that judicial officers shall be confirmed by the legislature.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23) House Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 242–101 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. David Woodbury (D - Hills 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseFeb 11, 2015SenateVoters
HB 101 (2015)Died
relative to prescription refills.
Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 191–151 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Frank Kotowski (R - Merr 24)

Spoke against the motionRep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) Rep. Steven Beaudoin (R - Straf 9)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2015✕HouseFeb 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 11, 2015
HB 119 (2015)Became Law
establishing the John G. Winant Memorial Commission.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27) Rep. John Sytek (R - Rock 8)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2015✓HouseFeb 11, 2015✓SenateApr 30, 2015✓GovernorJun 8, 2015✓LawAug 7, 2015
HB 133 (2015)Became Law
relative to recounts on questions.
Rep. Frank Byron (R - Hills 20) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0123h, 18–0.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 157–193 on a division

In the record: Recommit (Rep Bates)

Spoke for the motionRep. David Bates (R - Rock 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kathleen Hoelzel (R - Rock 3)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0123h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. David Bates (R - Rock 7) Rep. James Graythe record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2015✓HouseFeb 11, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJun 26, 2015✓LawAug 25, 2015
HB 147 (2015)Became Law
relative to the homestead exemption amount.
Rep. Pamela Tucker (R - Rock 23) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0119h, 14–5.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0119h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseFeb 11, 2015✓SenateApr 30, 2015✓GovernorJun 2, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
HB 153 (2015)Became Law
relative to the telecommunications planning and development advisory committee.
Rep. Laurence Rappaport (R - Coos 1) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseFeb 11, 2015✓SenateApr 30, 2015✓GovernorJul 6, 2015✓LawJul 6, 2015
HB 176-FN-A-LOCAL (2015)Died
relative to towns affected by the Merrimack River flood control compact and the Connecticut River flood control compact and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Mario Ratzki (D - Merr 1) House Finance

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–9.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 221–127 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 24) Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37)

Spoke against the motionRep. Mario Ratzki (D - Merr 1) Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9) Rep. David Luneau (D - Merr 10) Rep. David Karrick (D - Merr 25) Rep. Gilman Shattuck (D - Hills 1)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseFeb 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 11, 2015
HB 194 (2015)Died
providing that life begins at conception.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 246–104 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14) Rep. Claire Rouillard (R - Hills 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kurt Wuelper (R - Straf 4) Rep. David Murotake (R - Hills 32) Rep. Don Leeman (R - Straf 23) Rep. Josh Moore (R - Hills 21) Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseFeb 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 11, 2015
HB 269 (2015)Died
allowing a landlord to collect first and last month's rent in addition to a security deposit.
Rep. Joe Duarte (R - Rock 2) House Judiciary Housing

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–2; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 187–167 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Linda Kenison (D - Merr 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. Michael Sylvia (R - Belk 4)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 145–204 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep Horn)

Spoke for the motionRep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseFeb 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 11, 2015
HB 362 (2015)Became Law
relative to the reliability of the electric grid.
Rep. David Murotake (R - Hills 32) 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 2015-0183h, 18–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0183h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseFeb 11, 2015✓SenateApr 30, 2015✓GovernorJun 5, 2015✓LawAug 4, 2015
HB 371 (2015)Died
relative to assessing the consequences of the Citizens United decision.
Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 8) House Legislative Administration

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 194–157 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Stephen Schmidt (R - Carr 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 8) Rep. Peter Bixby (D - Straf 17)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseFeb 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 11, 2015
HB 492 (2015)Became Law
relative to military and historic reenactments and commemorations.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13) 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 2015-0168h, 16–0.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommit (Rep Tholl)

Spoke for the motionRep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 12, 2015✓SenateApr 30, 2015✓GovernorJun 5, 2015✓LawAug 4, 2015
HB 597-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to penalties for indecent exposure and lewdness.
Rep. Frank Byron (R - Hills 20) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Recommit (Rep Tholl)

Spoke for the motionRep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJul 6, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
HR 12 (2015)Died
affirming revenue estimates for fiscal years 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Rep. Norman Major (R) State Government

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass (Rep Major)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table (Rep Major)

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2015HouseJun 11, 2015
HR 8 (2015)Died
commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Social Security Act of 1965.
Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D) House Legislative Administration

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 255–71 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Russell Ober (R - Hills 37)

Spoke against the motionRep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 6) Rep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 11)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseFeb 11, 2015