The House, Thursday, March 10, 2016

The House took up 123 bills, in the order told below.

Journal
House Journal 25
Assembled
9:00 AM
Votes Taken
37 roll calls, 15 divisions57 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 9:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 2) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37), Speaker of the House, and Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 5).

Excused for the Day

The Day in Order

permitting employers to pay wages to employees weekly or biweekly.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0763h, 13–9.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 176–112 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0763h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
HB 1301 (2016)Became Law
relative to the issuance of youth employment certificates.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0587h, 11–8.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 188–121 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0587h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 28, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓LawAug 23, 2016
relative to reports to the public employee labor relations board.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0666h, 13–9.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 173–146 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0666h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Douglas Ley (D - Ches 9)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕LawMay 12, 2016
relative to minimum wage for tipped employees.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–8.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 190–137 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Murphy

Spoke against the motionRep. Jacalyn Cilley (D - Straf 4)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
relative to temporary workers.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–8.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Spoke for the motionRep. Leonard Turcotte

Spoke against the motionRep. Michael Cahill (D - Rock 17)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
establishing a state minimum wage.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–10.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 185–143 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Murphy

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
relative to the authority of towns to issue bonds for the expansion of Internet service.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 188–142 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Gregory Smith (R - Hills 37) Rep. Catherine Cheney (R - Straf 17)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
relative to the repurchase of tax-deeded property by the former owner and the costs therefor.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0522h, 10–5.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0522h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 7, 2016✓GovernorMay 3, 2016✓LawJul 2, 2016
relative to the application of the municipal budget law to village districts wholly within a town.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0644h, 11–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0644h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕LawMay 12, 2016
HB 1508 (2016)Interim Study
allowing public libraries to run certain privacy software.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0625h, 9–6.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 268–62 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0625h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
HB 1349 (2016)Became Law
relative to the Merrimack county superior court.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 126–212 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Erin Hennessey, Rep. Virginia Irwin (D - Sull 9) Rep. Mark McConkey

Spoke against the motionRep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) Rep. Dianne Schuett (D - Merr 12) Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15)

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0847h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 28, 2016✓GovernorMay 27, 2016✓LawMay 27, 2016
HB 2016 (2016)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 2016-0903h, 18–2.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-0941h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 174–162 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-0941h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Dale Sprague (D - Straf 18)

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓Law
HB 1517 (2016)Interim Study
relative to temporary seasonal docks.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Interim Study (IS), 15–3.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawJun 16, 2016
HB 297 (2016)Became Law
protecting individual customer data from disclosure by a public utility.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–8; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the House on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 5).

In the record: Remove from Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 66–244 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 15, 2016✓LawAug 14, 2016
relative to electric renewable energy classes.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 210–126 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Herbert Richardson (D - Coos 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Murotake (R - Hills 32)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
HB 1116 (2016)Became Law
relative to net metering.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0601h, 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0601h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 7, 2016✓GovernorMay 2, 2016✓LawMay 2, 2016
relative to financial responsibility for gas transmission pipelines.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 239–96 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Herbert Vadney (R - Belk 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. James McConnell (R - Ches 12)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
HB 1148 (2016)Became Law
establishing a committee to review potential statutory revisions to constrain possible stranded costs associated with pipeline capacity contracts.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–10.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 163–169 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Herbert Vadney (R - Belk 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Howard Moffett (D - Merr 9) Rep. James McConnell (R - Ches 12)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 208–124 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 28, 2016✓GovernorJun 3, 2016✓LawJun 3, 2016
relative to energy sources for new natural gas transmission compressor stations.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 198–132 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 5)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
relative to rebates to ratepayers from the renewable energy fund.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 203–127 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Marjorie Shepardson (D - Ches 10)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
establishing a broadband study committee.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–8.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 184–128 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Douglas Thomas (R - Rock 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Mario Ratzki (D - Merr 1)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
relative to the National Guard force protection policy.

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0241h, 10–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 188–129 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0241h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 16)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateApr 21, 2016Governor✕LawApr 21, 2016
relative to carrying a loaded rifle or loaded shotgun in certain vehicles.

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0701h, 11–9.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2016-0701h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 196–120 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 2016-0701h

Spoke for the motionRep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11)

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 183–129 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0701h

Spoke for the motionRep. Mark Proulx (R - Hills 44)

Spoke against the motionRep. George Sykes (D - Graf 13)

Also spoke during this billRep. Mark Proulx (R - Hills 44) Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕LawMay 12, 2016
authorizing and regulating the use of license plate scanning devices.

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0418h, 13–4.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 175–112 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0418h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Michael Sylvia (R - Belk 4) Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 21, 2016✓GovernorMay 19, 2016✓Law
relative to the valuation of poles and conduits owned by telephone utilities.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0528h, 18–5.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2016-0528h

Motion Failed 151–164 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 2016-0528h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Frank Byron (R - Hills 20) Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 8)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-0830h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 283–31 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-0830h

Spoke for the motionRep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 12) Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-0956h

Motion Failed 112–202 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 8).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-0956h

Spoke for the motionRep. Frank Byron (R - Hills 20)

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0830h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 28, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓LawSep 1, 2016
relative to poker in private residences.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0443h, 13–6.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0443h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016SenateApr 14, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
relative to the reasonable compensation deduction from gross business profits under the business profits tax and requiring the department of revenue administration to prepare draft rules relative to auditing.

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–8.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 180–131 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Patricia Lovejoy (D - Rock 36)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
relating to parental rights. Providing that parents have the natural right to control the health, education, and welfare of their children.

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–5.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 174–136 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Patrick Long

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Patrick Long.

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 10, 2016SenateVoters
relative to hearings on modifications of parental rights and responsibilities.

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0546h, 10–4.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 202–108 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawMay 5, 2016
HB 1227 (2016)Became Law
repealing provisions of law regulating Sunday business activities and relative to the consumption of liquor at sports complexes.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0812h, 16–4.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0812h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 28, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓LawAug 23, 2016
HB 1339 (2016)Became Law
relative to the corporate governance annual disclosure act and relative to compensation of ski area employees.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0594h, 16–4.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0594h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 21, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓Law
HB 1478 (2016)Interim Study
establishing a commission to develop a structure for the implementation of an alternative contract for health care payments.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–6.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
relative to the annulment of certain criminal offenses.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0138h, 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0138h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 21, 2016✓GovernorMay 19, 2016✓LawJan 1, 2017
prohibiting bestiality.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0775h, 15–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0775h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 21, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓LawJan 1, 2017
relative to shining a laser pointing device at an aircraft or vessel, or at another person.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0252h, 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0252h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 21, 2016✓GovernorMay 19, 2016✓LawJan 1, 2017
relative to drug take-back programs.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0221h, 13–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0221h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateApr 28, 2016Governor✕LawApr 28, 2016
establishing a criminal penalty for providing a firearm to a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
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), 7–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 197–106 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
HB 1225 (2016)Became Law
permitting high school students who are members of the armed forces to wear their uniforms at graduation.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0613h, 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 292–12 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0613h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 7, 2016✓GovernorMay 2, 2016✓LawJul 1, 2016
relative to visits to schools by non-academic government or private organizations.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0532h, 13–5.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0532h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateApr 21, 2016Governor✕LawApr 21, 2016
HB 1329 (2016)Became Law
relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0848h, 18–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0848h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateApr 21, 2016✓GovernorMay 20, 2016✓LawMay 20, 2016
relative to termination of tenancy.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0433h, 10–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0433h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawMay 5, 2016
relative to medical neglect of children.

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0797h, 7–6.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 155–146 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0797h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Skip Berrien (D - Rock 18)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawMay 5, 2016
relative to uniform prior authorization forms.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0799h, 16–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0799h and 0917h

Also spoke during this billRep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 9, 2016✓LawJun 9, 2016
relative to the operation and insurance of transportation network companies.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0876h, 15–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0876h

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawJun 21, 2016
limiting the authority of state entities to regulate the sale, use, and possession of firearms.
Rep. Ed Comeau (R - Carr 5) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 179–117 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21)

Spoke against the motionRep. Ed Comeau (R - Carr 5)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
defining suitable person for the purpose of obtaining a license to carry a firearm and extending the term of the license.
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), 13–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 173–123 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
permitting the audio recording of a public servant performing a public function.
Rep. Robert Hull (R - Graf 9) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0731h, 10–4.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39).

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawJun 16, 2016
relative to the criminal penalty for prostitution.

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 152–145 on a division

Moved by Rep. Murphy.

In the record: Lay on Table

Also spoke during this billRep. Elizabeth Edwards (D - Hills 11)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawJun 16, 2016
relative to penalties for possession of marijuana.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–6.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 104–193 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. John Martin (R - Merr 23) Rep. Dick Marston (R - Hills 18)

Spoke against the motionRep. Adam Schroadter

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateApr 21, 2016Governor✕LawApr 21, 2016
relative to carrying a pistol or revolver without a license.
Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

Spoke for the motionRep. Geoffrey Hirsch (D - Merr 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 10, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2016
relative to teacher qualifications at charter schools.

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–4.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 23, 2016
limiting the authority of delegates to Article V conventions.

House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawJun 16, 2016
relative to open access to broadband infrastructure.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawJun 16, 2016
relative to physical force in defense of a person.
Rep. Max Abramson (R - Rock 20) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 23, 2016
relative to showing a ballot.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawJun 16, 2016
relative to notice for sessions of correction of the check list.

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0212h, 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 15, 2016✓Law
prohibiting a political subdivision from adopting residency restrictions on sex offenders.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
prohibiting the inclusion of statewide assessment results in a student's transcript without consent.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–8.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✕SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawMay 5, 2016
relative to school district policy regarding objectionable course material.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0159h, 13–6.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016SenateApr 21, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
relative to multiple indictments in criminal prosecutions.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 23, 2016
authorizing municipalities to use form-based codes as an alternative zoning regulation.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawJun 16, 2016
establishing a committee to study the efficacy of changes in the community college system of New Hampshire.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27) House Education Study Committees and Commissions

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 23, 2016
HB 1300 (2016)Became Law
relative to the content of patriotic exercises in public schools.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0539h, 10–8.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateApr 14, 2016✓GovernorMay 5, 2016✓LawJul 4, 2016
relative to sex offender registration.
Rep. Karel Crawford (R - Carr 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0819h, 13–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawJun 16, 2016
relative to student exemption from the statewide assessment.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–9.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✕SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawMay 5, 2016
relative to the tax credit for service-connected disability.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawJun 16, 2016
requiring public schools to observe New Hampshire constitution day.

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 23, 2016
HB 1371 (2016)Interim Study
establishing a committee to study education savings accounts for families of special needs students.
Rep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 4) House Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 21–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawJun 16, 2016
requiring the department of education to report statewide assessment results for school districts receiving certain state aid.

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–10.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 23, 2016
repealing the home education advisory council.

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 23, 2016
relative to the election of members of the state board of education.

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–6.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawMar 23, 2016
HB 1497 (2016)Became Law
relative to the limits on disclosure of information used on college entrance exams.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateApr 14, 2016✓GovernorMay 5, 2016✓LawJul 4, 2016
legalizing the possession and cultivation of marijuana for personal use.
Rep. Michael Sylvia (R - Belk 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–4.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawJun 16, 2016
relative to school attendance in towns with no public schools.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0878h, 12–9.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✕GovernorJun 9, 2016✕LawJun 16, 2016
relative to conversion therapy seeking to change a person's sexual orientation.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0067h, 17–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕Law
relative to specialty care in drop-in or walk-in clinics.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedHouseMar 23, 2016SenateGovernor✕LawJun 16, 2016
requesting an investigation on whether benzodiazepines contribute to suicides by veterans.

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 275–25 on a division

In the record: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016

One division on 27 bills: the same vote is drawn under each of them, and counted once.

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016HouseMar 23, 2016Senate