The House, Thursday, April 26, 2018

The House took up 69 bills: 27 together on the consent calendar, then 42 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 14
Votes Taken
9 roll calls, 10 divisions56 voice votes
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How the Day Began

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

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 22 (2018)Died
relating to rights for crime victims. Providing that crime victims shall be afforded constitutional rights.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Joint with Judiciary Senate Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Joint with Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 24–11.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 66–272 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Dennis Fields (R - Belk 4).

In the record: Lay CACR 22 on Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 284–51 on a roll call

Indefinitely Postpone (Kill the bill and bar its subject for the term)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9).

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018✕HouseApr 26, 2018Voters
SB 309-FN (2018)Became Law
regulating groundwater pollution caused by polluting emissions in the air and relative to standards for perfluorochemicals in drinking water, ambient groundwater, and surface water.
Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD24) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1580h, 26–0.

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 1580h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorJul 10, 2018✓Law
SB 318 (2018)Became Law
relative to posting and notification requirements for employers, establishing criteria for workplace inspections, and amending certain provisions of the youth employment law.
Sen. Harold French (R - SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1433h, 11–9.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1726h

Motion Failed 149–154 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Douglas Ley (D - Ches 9).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1726h

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 1433h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawJun 25, 2018
SB 335 (2018)Died
establishing a committee to review compensation in asbestos litigation and to study ways to promote transparency, fairness, and timeliness of payment in asbestos litigation.
Sen. Harold French (R - SD7) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✕HouseApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawApr 26, 2018
SB 350 (2018)Interim Study
relative to biological products dispensed by pharmacists.
Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD24) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 16–7.

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018HouseApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 390-FN (2018)Became Law
establishing the office of solicitor general in the department of justice and establishing an unclassified attorney position in the department of justice.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Judiciary State Government

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 26–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateFeb 15, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorMay 30, 2018✓Law
SB 450-FN-A (2018)Became Law
establishing an advisory commission for the department of environmental services relative to the delegation of authority of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 26–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Special Order to 5/2/2018

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✓HouseMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓Law
SB 451 (2018)Became Law
relative to wildlife trafficking.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources Fish & Game

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1583h, 12–1.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 149–151 on a division

Moved by Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2).

In the record: Lay SB 451 on Table

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1774h

Motion Failed 154–155 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1774h

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 1583h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 8, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorJun 8, 2018✓LawJan 1, 2019
SB 481 (2018)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the impact of pharmacy benefit manager operations on cost, administration, and distribution of prescription drugs.
Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–4.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateFeb 15, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorMay 30, 2018✓LawMay 30, 2018
SB 485 (2018)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the relationship between concierge medicine and New Hampshire and federal health insurance law.
Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 8, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorMay 30, 2018✓LawMay 30, 2018
SB 534-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to the classification of certain state employee positions and relative to a review of certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1592h, 25–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 232–48 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1592h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateFeb 15, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorJun 8, 2018✓Law
SB 540-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to the operation of keno games in unincorporated places and permitting keno games in cigar bars.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Education Senate Finance Gambling

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1518h, 21–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 247–49 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1518h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 14, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawJun 25, 2018
SB 555-FN-A (2018)Died
establishing a citizens' right-to-know appeals commission and a right-to-know law ombudsman and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Right to Know

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 22–4.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 212–103 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✕HouseApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawApr 26, 2018
SB 557-FN (2018)Interim Study
establishing a board of housing development appeals.
Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2) House Finance Senate Judiciary Housing

House Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 16–10.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 40–274 on a division

Moved by Rep. Jason Janvrin (R - Rock 40).

In the record: Lay SB 557 on Table

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 223–91 on a division

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018HouseApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 564-FN-A (2018)Became Law
relative to a business tax exemption and a workforce development program for regenerative manufacturing businesses.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1535h, 22–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 241–50 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1535h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorMay 30, 2018✓LawJul 29, 2018
SB 573-FN-A (2018)Became Law
relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 26–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorMay 30, 2018✓LawJul 29, 2018
SB 63 (2018)Became Law
relative to record management of abuse and neglect reports, establishing a pilot program regarding electronic storage of abuse and neglect records, and establishing the excess appropriation allocation account in the department of health and human services.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1649h, 26–0.

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 1649h

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓SenateFeb 1, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorMay 23, 2018✓Law
HB 1265 (2018)Became Law
relative to the release of criminal conviction records.
Rep. Sandra Keans (D - Straf 23) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 1430s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 22, 2018✓SenateApr 19, 2018✓GovernorJun 8, 2018✓LawAug 7, 2018
HB 1577 (2018)Became Law
relative to the administration of anesthesia by dentists.
Rep. Yvonne Dean-Bailey (R - Rock 32) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Frank Kotowski (R - Merr 24).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1471s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateApr 19, 2018✓GovernorJun 8, 2018✓LawAug 7, 2018
HB 1697-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to organizations authorized to issue decals for multi-use decal plates.
Rep. Jason Janvrin (R - Rock 20) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11).

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1336s and 1422s and Requests CofC

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateApr 12, 2018✓GovernorAug 1, 2018✓LawSep 30, 2018
HB 1738 (2018)Became Law
transferring the division of film and digital media to the division of travel and tourism in the department of business and economic affairs.
Rep. John Sytek (R - Rock 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Business and Industry

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1468s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 22, 2018✓SenateApr 19, 2018✓GovernorJun 8, 2018✓LawJul 1, 2018
HB 1753-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages by a minor.
Rep. Dan Hynes (I - Hills 21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1426s and Requests CofC

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateApr 19, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawAug 24, 2018
HB 372 (2018)Died
relative to construction of the terms "resident," "inhabitant," "residence," and "residency."
Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 7) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2536s and Requests CofC ()

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateJan 3, 2018Governor✕Law