The House took up 44 bills, in the order told below.
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@misc{session-H-2019-06-06,
title = {The House, Thursday, June 6, 2019},
howpublished = {Granite Record},
url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/H/2019-06-06},
note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026}
}The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered.
Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15), Speaker of the House.
The journal records 33 members as having leave of the House for the day, that is, permission to be away. A member on leave may still have voted on part of the day, and the roll call record does not always agree with the journal about who was excused.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) Rep. James Belanger (R - Hills 27) Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 3) Rep. Tom Dolan (R - Rock 5) Rep. Kenneth Gidge (D - Hills 33) Rep. Kathleen Hoelzel (R - Rock 3) Rep. John O'Connor (R - Rock 6) Rep. Franklin Tilton (R - Belk 3) Rep. Susan Treleaven (D - Straf 21) Rep. Anne Warner (D - Rock 5) Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 2) Rep. Charles Burns (R - Hills 23) Rep. Bruce Cohen (D - Hills 28) Rep. Karel Crawford (R - Carr 4) Rep. Linda DiSilvestro (D - Hills 9) Rep. Donovan Fenton Rep. William Fowler (R - Rock 20) Rep. Michael Furbush (R - Coos 1) Rep. Michael Gunski (R - Hills 6) Rep. Tom Loughman (D - Rock 21) Rep. David Luneau (D - Merr 10) Rep. JP Marzullo (R - Hills 2) Rep. Everett McBride (R - Rock 8) Rep. Donna Mombourquette (D - Hills 5) Rep. David Morrill (D - Ches 4) Rep. Wayne Moynihan (D - Coos 2) Rep. Fred Plett (R - Hills 29) Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 17) Rep. Kenneth Vincent (D - Straf 12) Rep. Thomas Walsh (R - Merr 24) Rep. Wendy Chase (D - Straf 18) Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 8) Rep. Bruce Tatro (D - Ches 10)
House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2161h, 14–6.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2161h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Also spoke during this billRep. Barry Faulkner (D - Ches 12) Rep. Josh Yokela (R - Rock 7)the record does not say which of the day's motions
House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–8.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 213–141 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Werner Horn (R - Merr 3) Rep. Pederson
Spoke against the motionRep. Max Abramson (R - Rock 40) Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 7)
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1894h, 12–7.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1894h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 217–139 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Kenneth Wells (D - Merr 1)
Spoke against the motionRep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 3)
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–5.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–9.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Transportation recommended Without Recommendation.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 154–196 on a division
Moved by Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29).
In the record: Lay on Table
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 206–148 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. George Sykes (D - Graf 13)
Spoke against the motionRep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11)
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2342h, 14–6.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 161–171 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Dan Wolf (R - Merr 7).
In the record: Lay on Table
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2342h
Motion Failed 158–183 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Thomas Schamberg (D - Merr 4) Rep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 12)
Spoke against the motionRep. Jerry Stringham (D - Graf 5) Rep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 23)
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 184–157 on a roll call
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2329h, 11–9.
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2378h
Motion Failed 136–200 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2378h
Spoke for the motionRep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4)
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2329h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2329h (NT)
Also spoke during this billRep. Alan Bershtein (R - Rock 2) Rep. Lisa Bunker (D - Rock 18)the record does not say which of the day's motions
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2182h, 19–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2182h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2182h (NT)
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2275h, 19–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2275h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 308–25 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2275h (NT)
Spoke for the motionRep. Dick Ames (D - Ches 9) Rep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4)
Spoke against the motionRep. Timothy Smith (D - Hills 17)
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2280h, 18–2.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2280h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
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 1966s and Requests CofC (Reps. M. Smith, Almy)
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 1888s and Requests CofC
Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2019-2258s, 2019-1976s
Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Amanda Gourgue (D - Straf 25).
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2019-2258s and 2019-1976s and Requests CofC
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. Amanda Gourgue (D - Straf 25).
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2334s and Requests CofC
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 2247s and Requests CofC (Reps. Myler, Cushing)
Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2019-1892s, 2019-1987s
Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Robert Backus (D - Hills 19).
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2019-1892s and 2019-1987s and Requests CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Reps. Long, Berrien, French, Jurius)
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. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10).
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2405s and Requests CofC
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. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9).
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1961s/2169s/2223s and Requests CofC
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. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10).
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2403s and Requests CofC
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. Billie Butler.
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2343s and Requests CofC
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 Cote (D - Hills 3).
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2228s and Requests CofC
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. Robert Backus (D - Hills 19).
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1967s and Requests CofC
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. Billie Butler.
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2034s and Requests CofC
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. Patrick Long.
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2437s and 2456s and Requests CofC
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. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 1).
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1863s and Requests CofC
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. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 1).
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1518s and Requests CofC
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. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 1).
In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1968s and Requests CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Brian Sullivan (D - Sull 1).
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Patrick Long.
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 1).
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Robert Backus (D - Hills 19).
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. George Sykes (D - Graf 13).
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Billie Butler.
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Billie Butler.
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 6).
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9).
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9).
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Billie Butler.
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Billie Butler.
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Joelle Martin (D - Hills 23).
In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC
These belong to no bill. The House gives a member leave to address it, and what they said is part of the permanent record.