The House, Thursday, March 15, 2018

The House took up 87 bills, in the order told below.

Journal
House Journal 8
Assembled
9:30 AM
Votes Taken
24 roll calls, 11 divisions64 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 9:30 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Debra Altschiller led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1), Speaker of the House.

Excused for the Day

Show the 40 members excusedRepublican 22Democrat 18

The journal records 40 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. Caroletta Alicea (D - Merr 8) Rep. Brad Bailey (R - Graf 14) Rep. David Binford (R - Graf 15) Rep. Charles Burns (R - Hills 23) Rep. John Carr (R - Hills 26) Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 3) Rep. Raymond Gagnon (D - Sull 5) Rep. Amanda Gourgue (D - Straf 25) Rep. Robert Hull (R - Graf 9) Rep. Rebecca McBeath (D - Rock 28) Rep. John Plumer (R - Belk 6) Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6) Rep. Joseph Stallcop (D - Ches 4) Rep. Susan Treleaven (D - Straf 21) Rep. Richard Tripp (R - Rock 6) Rep. Kenneth Vincent (D - Straf 12) Rep. Robert Walsh (D - Hills 11) Rep. Richard Barry (R - Hills 21) Rep. Steven Beaudoin (R - Straf 9) Rep. Duane Brown (R - Graf 16) Rep. Yvonne Dean-Bailey (R - Rock 32) Rep. Paula Francese (D - Rock 18) Rep. William Friel (R - Rock 14) Rep. Bart Fromuth (R - Hills 7) Rep. Steve Hellwig (R - Hills 37) Rep. Frank Kotowski (R - Merr 24) Rep. Douglas Ley (D - Ches 9) Rep. David Lundgren (R - Rock 5) Rep. John Manning (R - Rock 8) Rep. Robert Nigrello (R - Rock 16) Rep. William O'Neil (D - Hills 9) Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 2) Rep. Timothy Smith (D - Hills 17) Rep. Thomas Southworth (D - Straf 20) Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) Rep. Charlie St. Clair (D - Belk 5) Rep. Rio Tilton (R - Rock 37) Rep. Steven Woitkun (R - Rock 12) Rep. Larry Laflamme (D - Coos 3) Rep. Latha Mangipudi (D - Hills 11)

The Day in Order

relative to a jury's determination as to the applicability of a law.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0478h, 9–8.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 136–171 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Delmar Burridge (D - Ches 16).

In the record: Lay HB 1443 on Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 158–151 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0478h

Spoke for the motionRep. Brian Stone (R - Rock 1) Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 44)

Spoke against the motionRep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 1)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 150–165 on a division

Moved by Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 44).

In the record: Reconsider HB 1443

Also spoke during this billRep. Timothy Josephson (D - Graf 11)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018✕SenateMay 2, 2018Governor✕LawMay 2, 2018
HB 1474 (2018)Became Law
designating the New Hampshire Red as the official state poultry.

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Timothy Josephson (D - Graf 11).

In the record: Special Order to next order of business

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 275–46 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Peter Bixby (D - Straf 17)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018✓SenateApr 12, 2018✓GovernorJun 18, 2018✓LawJun 18, 2018
requiring records to be kept for certain exempt convenings under the right-to-know law.

House Judiciary recommended Without Recommendation, 8–8.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 162–166 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Andrew White (D - Graf 13).

In the record: Lay HB 1579 on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 168–161 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Kurt Wuelper (R - Straf 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 6)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21).

In the record: Reconsider HB 1579

Also spoke during this billRep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018✕SenateApr 19, 2018Governor✕LawApr 19, 2018
relative to a landlord's ability to sell personal property of a commercial tenant.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–5.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 158–152 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Charlotte DiLorenzo (D - Rock 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Dan Hynes (I - Hills 2)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 15, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2018
relative to costs charged under the right-to-know law.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0451h, 11–7.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 181–149 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0451h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018SenateApr 19, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to costs of requests which are in electronic format under the right-to-know law.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–8.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 213–117 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kevin Verville (R - Rock 2) Rep. Jason Janvrin (R - Rock 40)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 15, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2018
relative to an employee's earned but unused vacation time.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 159–162 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Philip Bean (R - Rock 21)

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 192–139 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0274h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018✕SenateApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawApr 26, 2018
relative to the eligibility of school district employees for family and medical leave.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 169–162 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Len Turcotte (R - Straf 4)

Spoke against the motionRep. Brian Sullivan (D - Sull 1)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 161–172 on a division

Moved by Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21).

In the record: Reconsider HB 1405

Spoke against the motionRep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 15, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2018
relative to health and dental benefits under the workers' compensation law.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 175–157 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Brian Seaworth (R - Merr 20)

Spoke against the motionRep. McKenzie

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 15, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2018
HB 1500-FN (2018)Interim Study
relative to workplace violence, workplace injuries and death in the workplace.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–10.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 177–157 on a roll call

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

Spoke for the motionRep. Leonard Turcotte

Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) Rep. McKenzie

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 15, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relating to right to govern. Providing that the people of the state may enact local laws that protect health, safety and welfare.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–8.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 217–112 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Wayne Burton (D - Straf 6) Rep. Steven Rand (D - Graf 8)

Also spoke during this billRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 15, 2018SenateVoters
HB 143 (2018)Became Law
relative to recommittal of a prisoner by the parole board.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 0028s

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2017✓HouseJan 26, 2017✓SenateJan 3, 2018✕GovernorMar 30, 2018✓LawSep 13, 2018
urging a pardon of Gerald "Jerry" DeLemus.

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0101h, 9–8.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10).

In the record: Special Order to next order of business

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

Motion Failed 154–174 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0101h

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

Spoke against the motionRep. David Woolpert (D - Merr 6)

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 180–148 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 148–178 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Andrew White (D - Graf 13).

In the record: Reconsider HCR 1 1

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 15, 2018Senate
HB 2018 (2018)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program, establishing a committee to study the removal of the Merrimack tolls, and establishing a committee to study driveway permitting.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0806h, 21–2.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-0888h

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 166–160 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Skip Cleaver (D - Hills 35).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-0888h

Spoke for the motionRep. Skip Cleaver (D - Hills 35)

Spoke against the motionRep. Mark McConkey

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018✓Senate✓GovernorJul 2, 2018✓LawJul 2, 2018
relative to decisions by the site evaluation committee.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0476h, 12–9.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 178–148 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Vicki Schwaegler (R - Graf 3).

In the record: Lay HB 1358 on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 15, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 2018 (2018)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program, establishing a committee to study the removal of the Merrimack tolls, and establishing a committee to study driveway permitting.

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 0806h and 0888h

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018✓Senate✓GovernorJul 2, 2018✓LawJul 2, 2018
HB 1555 (2018)Became Law
relative to participation by the public utilities commission in regional activities.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0326h, 11–8.

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 0326h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018✓SenateApr 26, 2018✓GovernorAug 3, 2018✓LawOct 2, 2018
relative to taxation of solar energy systems.

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 185–135 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Lee Oxenham (D - Sull 1)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 15, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2018
relative to liability of energy facility companies for damage caused by restoration projects.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–8.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 172–145 on a division

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Wayne Burton (D - Straf 6)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 15, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2018
applying to Congress to propose a congressional term limits constitutional amendment.

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Scott Wallace (R - Rock 8)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 15, 2018Senate
relative to online driver education.

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 233–94 on a roll call

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

Spoke against the motionRep. Karel Crawford (R - Carr 4)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018SenateApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to applications for and the use of education tax credits.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0155h, 13–10.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 168–147 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0155h and 0831h

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 146–171 on a division

Moved by Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21).

In the record: Reconsider HB 1686

Spoke against the motionRep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21)

Also spoke during this billRep. Timothy Langthe record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 28, 2018✓LawJul 1, 2018
establishing a committee to study the pervasiveness of foreclosure practices that violate state or federal law.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0770h, 11–8.

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 0770h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018✕SenateMay 2, 2018Governor✕LawMay 2, 2018
requiring certain schools to establish nondiscrimination and employee background check policies.

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–9.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 165–138 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Victoria Sullivan

Spoke against the motionRep. Linda Tanner (D - Sull 5) Rep. Tamara Le (D - Rock 31)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 15, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2018
relative to wine samples and samples for consumption on the premises of a beverage manufacturer.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0800h, 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 0800h and 0860h

Also spoke during this billRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 11)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018SenateApr 19, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to the calculation of a group I retiree's retirement allowance in the retirement system and establishing a post-retirement payment.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0873h, 15–4.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Lay HB 1757 on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 15, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1818-FN (2018)Interim Study
relative to penalties for certain occupational licensing violations.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–2.

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 211–93 on a roll call

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

Spoke for the motionRep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21)

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 15, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relating to elections. Providing that a majority of selectmen shall be present at certain polling places.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 22, 2018SenateVoters
establishing a committee to study the effect of current use taxation on small and rural municipalities.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0723h, 14–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 22, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1214 (2018)Interim Study
prohibiting the sale of certain furniture with flame retardant chemicals.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 20–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 22, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 22, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 22, 2018
relative to court-ordered drug and alcohol testing under the Child Protection Act.

House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
relative to the placement of minors at the Sununu Youth Drug Treatment Center.

House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
allowing additional charges under a lease to be included in a demand for rent.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
relative to the age at which persons may marry.

House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
relative to persons held in civil contempt.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0627h, 14–3.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 21, 2018✕SenateMay 2, 2018Governor✕LawMay 2, 2018
relative to prohibitions on carrying a loaded firearm on an OHRV or snowmobile.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–7.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 22, 2018SenateMay 3, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1347 (2018)Became Law
relative to information to be included in the minutes under the right-to-know law.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0442h, 8–7.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 21, 2018✓SenateMay 2, 2018✓GovernorJun 12, 2018✓LawJan 1, 2019
HB 1373 (2018)Interim Study
relative to an individual's property right in his or her DNA.

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0740h, 9–6.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 21, 2018SenateMay 2, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to determining the taxable value of utility property for local property taxation.

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0752h, 13–8.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to compensation for vacation time and personal time earned.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
relative to the rights of temporary workers.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
relative to failure to make workers' compensation payments.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–8.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
relative to the applicability of certain business tax rate changes.

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
relative to lakes with shared borders with 2 or more towns.

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
relative to requirements for noise ordinances in towns.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–7.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
relative to the nomination of political candidates.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 22, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to security deposits.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–8.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
HB 1499 (2018)Became Law
relative to the focus and components of New Hampshire kindergartens.

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0606h, 19–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 22, 2018✓SenateApr 19, 2018✓GovernorJun 18, 2018✓LawAug 17, 2018
relative to state inspection of new motor vehicles.

House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–4.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
HB 1521 (2018)Became Law
relative to the definition of an emergency for a special assessment in a condominium.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0467h, 20–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 22, 2018✓SenateMay 2, 2018✓GovernorJun 8, 2018✓LawAug 7, 2018
relative to registration and road toll fees for hybrid and electric vehicles.

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0483h, 19–2.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
relative to domicile of students for voting purposes.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 22, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 22, 2018
establishing a committee to identify the requirements needed to commit New Hampshire to a goal of 100 percent renewable energy for electricity by 2040.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
relative to the availability of vehicle accident reports.

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–6.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 21, 2018SenateMay 2, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1550 (2018)Became Law
requiring electric bills to include the cost of compliance with renewable energy standards.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0712h, 11–8.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 21, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorAug 3, 2018✓LawOct 2, 2018
allowing voters to register as members of political organizations.

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 22, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1586 (2018)Became Law
relative to judicial review for underage marriage.

House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 21, 2018✓SenateMay 2, 2018✓GovernorJun 18, 2018✓Law
establishing a local option for an additional surcharge on occupancy under the meals and rooms tax.

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–7.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
requiring sellers of real property to disclose certain information concerning environmental hazards.

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 22, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 22, 2018
HB 1627-FN (2018)Interim Study
prohibiting the transmission of images or sounds of another person who is on private property or to conduct surveillance activity.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–8.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 21, 2018SenateMay 2, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to inclusion of energy storage in distributed energy resources for electricity transmission and distribution.

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
HB 1652 (2018)Interim Study
relative to default budgets.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0743h, 10–8.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
reducing the penalty for certain first offense drug possession charges.
Rep. Dan Hynes (I - Hills 21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–1.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 22, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 22, 2018
relative to abortions after viability.
Rep. Keith Murphy (R - Hills 7) House Judiciary Public and Mental Health

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

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
making the Coakley Landfill Group subject to the provisions of RSA 91-A.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Judiciary Environment - Administration

House Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–6.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to the management of the Gunstock Area.

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 22, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1707-FN (2018)Interim Study
relative to information regarding abortion.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–9.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to rehabilitation under the workers' compensation law.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
establishing apprenticeship programs for unemployed workers.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–10.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
HB 1718-FN (2018)Interim Study
relative to surveillance on the public ways of the state.

House Transportation recommended Interim Study (IS), 14–1.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 22, 2018SenateApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to coercive abortions.

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–3.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
removing the homestead exemption.

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

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 22, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
regulating the use of drones.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 22, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 22, 2018
HB 1762-FN (2018)Interim Study
relative to documentation requirements for the department of labor.

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Interim Study (IS), 17–4.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to the statewide education property tax.

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–6.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 21, 2018SenateGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2018
relative to Medicaid managed care.

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0864h, 13–9.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 21, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓Law
affirming states' powers based on the Constitution for the United States and the Constitution of New Hampshire.

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕HouseMar 22, 2018