The House took up 38 bills: 20 together on the consent calendar, then 18 one by one, in the order told below.
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@misc{session-H-2020-02-13,
title = {The House, Thursday, February 13, 2020},
howpublished = {Granite Record},
url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/H/2020-02-13},
note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026}
}The House assembled at 1:00 PM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Jennifer Bernet (D - Hills 32) led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 15), Speaker of the House, and Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 5), Deputy Speaker of the House.
The journal records 52 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. Steven Beaudoin (R - Straf 9) Rep. John Callum (R - Sull 6) Rep. Ed Comeau (R - Carr 5) Rep. Kathy Desjardin (D - Hills 13) Rep. Edith DesMarais (D - Carr 6) Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9) Rep. Sandra Keans (D - Straf 23) Rep. John Klose (R - Merr 14) Rep. Vincent Paul Migliore (R - Graf 9) Rep. Catherine Sofikitis (D - Hills 34) Rep. Kathryn Stack (D - Hills 21) Rep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 5) Rep. Anne Warner (D - Rock 5) Rep. Dennis Acton (R - Rock 7) Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 2) Rep. Wendy Chase (D - Straf 18) Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 3) Rep. Karel Crawford (R - Carr 4) Rep. Linda DiSilvestro (D - Hills 9) Rep. Donna Ellis (D - Straf 8) Rep. Barry Faulkner (D - Ches 12) Rep. John Fothergill (R - Coos 1) Rep. Sherry Frost (D - Straf 16) Rep. Joyce Fulweiler (D - Merr 3) Rep. Amanda Gourgue (D - Straf 25) Rep. Barbara Griffin (R - Hills 6) Rep. Brett Hall (D - Hills 26) Rep. Greg Indruk (D - Hills 34) Rep. John Janigian (R - Rock 8) Rep. Harrison Kanzler (D - Carr 2) Rep. Richard Komi (D - Hills 43) Rep. John MacDonald (R - Carr 6) Rep. Betsy McKinney (R - Rock 5) Rep. Rebecca McWilliams (D - Merr 30) Rep. Timothy Merlino (R - Hills 25) Rep. Troy Merner (R - Coos 1) Rep. David Morrill (D - Ches 4) Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12) Rep. Andrew O'Hearne (D - Sull 6) Rep. Lee Oxenham (D - Sull 1) Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25) Rep. Henry Parkhurst (D - Ches 13) Rep. Abigail Rooney (R - Straf 1) Rep. Brian Seaworth (R - Merr 20) Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 6) Rep. Timothy Smith (D - Hills 17) Rep. Thomas Southworth (D - Straf 20) Rep. Bruce Tatro (D - Ches 10) Rep. Peter Varney (R - Belk 7) Rep. Sparky Von Plinsky (D - Ches 7) Rep. Thomas Walsh (R - Merr 24) Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 21)
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote
In the record: Suspend House Rule to allow introduction (Reps. Ley, Hinch)
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote
House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 10).
In the record: Special Order to front of regular calendar
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Also spoke during this billRep. Jerry Stringham (D - Graf 5)the record does not say which of the day's motions
Thank you, Mister Speaker. It's a special time when we can come together as a body with a bill that clearly defines our common values and shared gratitude for a native son.…
Rep. Jerry Stringham (D - Graf 5)Thank you, Mister Speaker. It's a special time when we can come together as a body with a bill that clearly defines our common values and shared gratitude for a native son. I'm pleased to stand here and support HB 1135, the naming of a portion of Route 49 in honor of Specialist Marc P. Decoteau. PFC Decoteau served in the Army in Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom and died on January 29, 2010. He had enlisted in the Army after his 2008 graduation from Plymouth Regional High School where he was an outstanding student athlete, helping to win two state football championships. He was raised in and still has family in Waterville Valley. PFC Decoteau was stationed in Afghanistan as part of the psychological operations unit based in Fort Bragg, NC. He was known as hard working, reliable, a great team player, well-liked by his classmates and neighbors. His sacrifice and that of his family will be memorialized with the passage of this bill. Route 49 is the main road into Waterville Valley, the only road this time of year, will be named in his honor. Specialist Decoteau's father Marc and mother Nancy are here today and present in the balcony. PFC Decoteau's brother, who serves in the military as well as his sister were able to attend the committee hearing on this bill and share on this honor as well. I ask for your support for this bill in honor of Private First Class Marc P. Decoteau. Thank you very much.
House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 188–136 on a division
Spoke for the motionRep. Patrick Long
Spoke against the motionRep. Deanna Jurius (R - Belk 2)
House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–7.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 174–153 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Skip Berrien (D - Rock 18)
Spoke against the motionRep. Werner Horn (R - Merr 3)
House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–7.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 183–142 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Sue Mullen (D - Hills 7)
Spoke against the motionRep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 7)
House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2020-0250h, 12–8.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2020-0250h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0250h (NT)
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–3.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 199–129 on a roll call
House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 263–64 on a division
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–2.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–7.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 202–124 on a division
Spoke for the motionRep. Marjorie Porter (D - Hills 30)
Spoke against the motionRep. Tom Dolan (R - Rock 5)
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–8.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 181–148 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Paul Dargie (D - Hills 23)
Spoke against the motionRep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 32)
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–1.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2020-0168h, 17–3.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 120–206 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. William Bordy (D - Hills 28).
In the record: Lay on Table
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2020-0168h
Motion Failed 144–173 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Norman Major (R - Rock 14) Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 10)
Spoke against the motionRep. Peter Somssich (D - Rock 27) Rep. Michael Pedersen (D - Hills 9)
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–9.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 134–175 on a division
Moved by Rep. Chris True (R - Rock 9).
In the record: Lay on Table
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 184–128 on a division
Spoke for the motionRep. Donovan Fenton
Spoke against the motionRep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11)
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–9.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 177–128 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Casey Conley (D - Straf 13)
Spoke against the motionRep. Peter Torosian (R - Rock 14)
House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2020-0133h, 18–2.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2020-0133h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–1.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote