The House, Wednesday, March 11, 2015

The House took up 203 bills: 124 together on the consent calendar, then 79 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 24
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
30 roll calls, 20 divisions165 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Duane Brown (R - Graf 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 21 members excusedRepublican 14Democrat 7

The journal records 21 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. Carol Bush (R - Rock 31) Rep. Jack Flanagan (R - Hills 26) Rep. Donald Flanders (R - Belk 3) Rep. Gladys Johnsen (D - Ches 7) Rep. John Mann (D - Ches 2) Rep. Marcia Moody (D - Rock 17) Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4) Rep. Robbie Parsons (R - Straf 1) Rep. Anne Priestley (R - Rock 8) Rep. James Coffey (R - Hills 25) Rep. David Luneau (D - Merr 10) Rep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34) Rep. Michele Peckham (R - Rock 22) Rep. Joe Sweeney (R - Rock 8) Rep. Shawn Sweeney (R - Hills 23) Rep. Timothy Twombly (R - Hills 34) Rep. Rebecca Brown (D - Graf 2) Rep. Susan DeLemus (R - Straf 11) Rep. Jean Jeudy (D - Hills 23) Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 37) Rep. Andrew White (D - Graf 13)

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 10 (2015)Died
Relating to term of office. Providing that beginning with the 2018 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.
Rep. Mario Ratzki (D - Merr 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Constitutional Amendments

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order (Rep A. Christie)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 208–78 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Raymond Gagnon (D - Sull 5)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateVoters
HB 112 (2015)Died
relative to domicile for voting purposes.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0066h, 9–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 254–85 on a division

In the record: Lay on Table (Rep Hoelzel)

Request opinion of Justices (Rep Hoelzel)

Motion Passed 190–148 on a division

Also spoke during this billRep. David Bates (R - Rock 7) Rep. Kathleen Hoelzel (R - Rock 3)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2015HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 113 (2015)Died
designating the mastodon as the official state fossil.
Rep. David Borden (D - Rock 24) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special order to end of Regular Calendar on 3/12/2015 (Rep A. Christie)

Spoke for the motionRep. Rick Christie (R - Hills 6) Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2015✕HouseMar 12, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2015
HB 124 (2015)Died
relative to the implementation of new college and career readiness standards.
Rep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0326h, 16–5.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0326h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✕SenateApr 30, 2015Governor✕LawApr 30, 2015
HB 141 (2016)Interim Study
relative to rulemaking authority concerning practice standards and safe and secure operation of pharmacies.
Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 19) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0048h, 10–5.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0048h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015SenateFeb 4, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
HB 150 (2015)Died
establishing a commission to study the legalization, regulation, and taxation of marijuana.
Rep. Larry Phillips (D - Ches 16) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0347h, 13–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0347h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✕SenateApr 30, 2015Governor✕LawApr 30, 2015
HB 158 (2015)Became Law
requiring the managing agent to return the records of a condominium association upon the request of the association.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Housing

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0049h, 15–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0049h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 245–119 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateApr 30, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
HB 169 (2015)Became Law
relative to table stakes poker.
Rep. Kermit Williams (D - Hills 4) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Gambling

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 157–204 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Gary Azarian (R - Rock 8)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kermit Williams (D - Hills 4)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 28, 2015✓GovernorJun 26, 2015✓LawJul 1, 2015
HB 214-FN (2015)Died
relative to circumstances under which a police officer's certification may be revoked.
Rep. Kyle Tasker (R - Rock 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Police

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 233–122 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Len DiSesa (D - Straf 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. Max Abramson (R - Rock 40)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 220-FN (2015)Died
requiring licensure of community association property managers.
Rep. Donald LeBrun (R - Hills 32) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Property - Real and Personal

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 239–117 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Harold French

Spoke against the motionRep. Kermit Williams (D - Hills 4)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 236 (2015)Died
relative to child support and allowable child care expenses.
Rep. James Webb (R - Rock 6) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0618h, 11–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0618h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 191–174 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Martha Hennessey

Also spoke during this billRep. Ed Comeau (R - Carr 5) Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 4)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✕SenateMay 28, 2015Governor✕LawMay 28, 2015
HB 255-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to petitioning for annulment of a class B misdemeanor offense.
Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 29) 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 2015-0161h, 17–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0161h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
HB 276 (2015)Died
providing that school districts shall not be required to adopt the common core standards.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0474h, 12–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0474h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 225–130 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Heath (D - Hills 41)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015SenateMay 7, 2015Governor✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 279 (2015)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire.
Rep. Kenneth Gidge (D - Hills 33) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0650h, 12–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0650h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 174–121 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateApr 9, 2015✓GovernorJun 8, 2015✓Law
HB 283 (2015)Died
requiring school districts to establish a policy permitting a pupil's parent or legal guardian to observe his or her classes.
Rep. Laura Jones (R - Straf 24) House Education Education - General

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsider (Rep Comeau)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 4, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 4, 2015
HB 286 (2015)Died
relative to permits issued by building inspectors.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0216h, 12–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0216h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✕SenateMay 7, 2015Governor✕LawMay 7, 2015
HB 303 (2015)Died
relative to statewide assessment standards and relative to parental consent for psychological services to students.
Rep. Elizabeth Ferreira (R - Hills 28) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 166–169 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. James Verschueren (D - Straf 13)

Spoke against the motionRep. Victoria Sullivan

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Failed 129–227 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 0622h

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 230–127 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table (Rep Hinch)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 332 (2015)Died
relative to school district policy regarding objectionable course material.
Rep. Victoria Sullivan (R - Hills 16) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 217–136 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Duane Brown (R - Graf 16) Rep. Victoria Sullivan

Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Heath (D - Hills 41)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✕GovernorJun 26, 2015✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 373 (2015)Died
establishing the red-tailed hawk as the New Hampshire state raptor.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Environment and Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special order to first bill taken up on 3/12/2015

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Haefner (R - Hills 37)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 12, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 12, 2015
HB 380 (2016)Died
relative to investigations of child day care agencies.
Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 154–217 on a roll call

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2015-0234h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 213–157 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2015-0234h

Spoke for the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0234h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 214–157 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Douglas Long (R - Merr 4)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✕SenateJan 21, 2016Governor✕LawJan 21, 2016
HB 426 (2015)Died
relative to the prohibition on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.
Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 214–136 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Werner Horn (R - Merr 3)

Spoke against the motionRep. Chris True (R - Rock 9)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 133–220 on a division

In the record: Lay on Table (Rep Tamburello)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 427 (2016)Became Law
relative to the definition of the New Hampshire fire code and establishing a committee to study the 2015 edition of the Uniform Fire Code NFPA 1.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Zoning and Planning

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0446h, 11–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0446, 0780

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateFeb 4, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓Law
HB 441 (2015)Became Law
permitting the department of health and human services to share information in a termination of parental rights case with a foster parent who intends to adopt the child; and relative to financial affidavits submitted in hearings regarding child support, property settlement, and alimony.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0614h, 11–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0614h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 213–150 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateJun 4, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓Law
HB 445 (2015)Died
defining poker as a game of skill.
Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2) House Ways and Means Gambling

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 217–150 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 12)

Spoke against the motionRep. Keith Ammon (R - Hills 40) Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 448 (2015)Died
establishing February 6 as Ronald Reagan Day.
Rep. John Manning (R - Rock 8) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 196–103 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Gregory Smith (R - Hills 37)

Spoke against the motionRep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 21)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 454 (2015)Died
relative to the commandant of the veterans' home.
Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3) House Executive Departments and Administration

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 172–126 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 19)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3) Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 455-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to the board of managers of the New Hampshire veterans’ home, relative to the reporting process for certain departments and divisions of departments, and extending the commission to study mental health implementation in New Hampshire.
Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0636h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0636h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 28, 2015✓GovernorJul 14, 2015✓Law
HB 485 (2015)Died
relative to license restoration fees.
Rep. Don Leeman (R - Straf 23) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 182–172 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Werner Horn (R - Merr 3) Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11)

Spoke against the motionRep. Don Leeman (R - Straf 23) Rep. Chris True (R - Rock 9)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 508 (2015)Became Law
relative to the dissolution of the New Hampshire medical malpractice joint underwriting association and relative to cost-sharing parity for oral anti-cancer therapies.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 11) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Insurance

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0674h, 15–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0674h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateJun 4, 2015✓GovernorJul 20, 2015✓Law
HB 516 (2015)Died
relative to the determination of parental rights based on the best interest of the child and relative to grounds for modification of an order regarding parental rights and responsibilities.
Rep. Jeffrey Oligny (R - Rock 34) House Children and Family Law Domestic Relations

House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–9; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 250–115 on a division

In the record: Lay on Table (Rep Gargasz)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 519 (2015)Became Law
establishing a committee to study policies which it determines are necessary for dyslexic students.
Rep. David Kidder (R - Merr 5) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–4.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateApr 30, 2015✓GovernorJun 26, 2015✓LawJun 26, 2015
HB 520 (2015)Became Law
establishing privacy protections for student online personal information.
Rep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 216–125 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Andrew Schmidt (D - Sull 1)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateApr 30, 2015✓GovernorJun 11, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
HB 547 (2015)Died
requiring the assessing standards board to make recommendations on the valuation of telecommunications poles and conduits and the assessment of utility property.
Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0643h, 14–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0643h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 205–162 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 12) Rep. Patricia Lovejoy (D - Rock 36)

Spoke against the motionRep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateApr 30, 2015Governor✕Law
HB 551-FN (2015)Died
relative to preventing diversion of business income to tax havens.
Rep. Dick Ames (D - Ches 9) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–8; 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

In the record: Special Order to end of Regular Calendar (Rep Major)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015HouseMar 12, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 553-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to dealer registration privileges by a dealership management company and proof of ownership of a vehicle at the time of sale.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0479h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0479h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✓GovernorJul 6, 2015✓LawSep 4, 2015
HB 554-FN (2015)Died
relative to sales of beer in refillable containers.
Rep. Kermit Williams (D - Hills 4) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Liquor and Beer

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0599h, 12–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0599h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 311–58 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✕SenateApr 30, 2015Governor✕LawApr 30, 2015
HB 555 (2016)Became Law
relative to participation of chartered public school students in school district co-curricular activities.
Rep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0696h, 18–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0696h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateJan 6, 2016✓GovernorJan 26, 2016✓LawMar 26, 2016
HB 560-FN (2016)Died
including a viable fetus in the definition of “another” for the purposes of certain criminal offenses.
Rep. Leon Rideout (R - Coos 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–7; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Failed 168–190 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 0759h

Spoke for the motionRep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 1) Rep. Cindy Rosenwald

Spoke against the motionRep. Herbert Richardson (D - Coos 4) Rep. Leon Rideout (R - Coos 7)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 208–155 on a roll call

Spoke against the motionRep. Geoffrey Hirsch (D - Merr 6) Rep. Leon Rideout (R - Coos 7) Rep. Laura Jones (R - Straf 24) Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 21)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateJan 14, 2016Governor✕Law
HB 570-FN (2015)Died
establishing a condominium dispute resolution board.
Rep. Kermit Williams (D - Hills 4) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Housing

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 219–132 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. George Hurt (R - Belk 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kermit Williams (D - Hills 4)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 578-FN (2015)Died
relative to state board of education compliance with unfunded federal education mandates.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Without Recommendation, 10–10.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 204–136 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass (Rep Cordelli)

Spoke for the motionRep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✕SenateMay 7, 2015Governor✕LawMay 7, 2015
HB 584-FN (2015)Became Law
making various changes to laws relating to motor vehicles and vessels.
Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0686h, 12–4.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0686h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0313h, 16–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0313h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJul 6, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
HB 603 (2015)Died
relative to student exemption from the statewide assessment.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0661h, 11–10.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0758h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 20) Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27) Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 4)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 15, 2015✕GovernorJun 12, 2015✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 609-FN (2015)Died
relative to hydraulic fracturing.
Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 6) House Environment and Agriculture Environment - Administration

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 254–81 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. John O'Connor (R - Rock 6) Rep. Warren Groen (R - Straf 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Christy Bartlett (D - Merr 19)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 618-FN (2015)Died
relative to penalties for the possession of marijuana.
Rep. Adam Schroadter (R - Rock 17) 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 2015-0699h, 12–3.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0699h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 297–67 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Adam Schroadter

Spoke against the motionRep. Gannon

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015SenateJun 4, 2015Governor✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 647-FN (2015)Died
exempting convictions for simple assault from an extended term of imprisonment and relative to annulments of certain criminal convictions.
Rep. James Parison (R - Hills 25) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–6.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table (Rep Welch)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 648-FN (2015)Became Law
requiring detention until arraignment for persons arrested for violation of protective orders.
Rep. Daniel Sullivan (D - Hills 42) 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 2015-0616h, 15–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0616h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 255–99 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJun 2, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
HB 650-FN (2015)Died
requiring background checks for commercial firearms sales.
Rep. Katherine Rogers (D - Merr 28) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 236–124 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. John Burt (R - Hills 39) Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27)

Spoke against the motionRep. Len DiSesa (D - Straf 16) Rep. Katherine Rogers (D - Merr 28)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 653-FN (2015)Died
prohibiting the use of sex offender registry information for the purpose of harassing, intimidating, or threatening a registered sexual offender or offender against children, or any family member, employer or landlord of such person.
Rep. Timothy Robertson (D - Ches 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Housing

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 655-FN (2015)Died
establishing a credit against business profits taxes for motion picture production expenditures in New Hampshire.
Rep. Eric Eastman (R - Hills 28) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–10; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 329–39 on a division

In the record: Lay on Table (Rep Ohm)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 658-FN (2015)Died
prohibiting collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join a labor union.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Finance Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to end of day on 3/11/2015 (Rep Shurtleff)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 149–146 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Fred Doucette (R - Rock 25) Rep. Douglas Ley (D - Ches 9)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 135–160 on a division

In the record: Reconsideration (Rep W. O'Brien)

Spoke against the motionRep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 5)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015SenateApr 30, 2015Governor✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 660-FN (2015)Died
relative to small farms and farmstands.
Rep. Guy Comtois (R - Belk 7) House Environment and Agriculture Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 202–85 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. John O'Connor (R - Rock 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Guy Comtois (R - Belk 7)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 669-FN-LOCAL (2015)Died
requiring law enforcement agencies to report on the receipt of certain equipment and grants from the federal government and on the deployment of tactical teams.
Rep. Michael Sylvia (R - Belk 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Police

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 245–110 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Arthur Barnes (R - Rock 8)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015
HB 681-FN-A (2015)Became Law
establishing a fine for persons convicted of domestic violence and increasing the marriage license fee.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–1.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2015-0826h

Motion Failed 170–199 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Laurie Sanborn (R - Hills 2).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2015-0826h

Spoke for the motionRep. Laurie Sanborn (R - Hills 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 223–146 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawJul 1, 2015
HB 685-FN (2015)Died
prohibiting a state agency, state employee, or political subdivision from enforcing any federal law regarding a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 234–119 on a roll call

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕HouseMar 11, 2015SenateGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2015