The House took up 174 bills: 154 together on the consent calendar, then 174 one by one, in the order told below.
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@misc{session-H-2021-04-07,
title = {The House, Wednesday, April 7, 2021},
howpublished = {Granite Record},
url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/H/2021-04-07},
note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026}
}The House assembled at 9:15 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. John Janigian (R - Rock 8) led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 5), Speaker of the House.
The journal records 10 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. Skip Cleaver (D - Hills 35) Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25) Rep. Caroletta Alicea (D - Merr 8) Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 3) Rep. David Danielson (R - Hills 7) Rep. Ben Kilanski (R - Ches 13) Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9) Rep. Denny Ruprecht (D - Graf 3) Rep. Safiya Wazir (D - Merr 17) Rep. John Leavitt (R - Merr 24)
House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0164h, 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0517h, 15–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–0.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0877h, 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0507h, 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0488h, 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0397h, 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0869h, 15–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0952h, 17–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0351h, 18–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0575h, 18–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0580h, 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0349h, 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1029h, 20–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1029h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Spoke for the motionRep. John Graham (R - Hills 7)
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0350h, 18–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0577h, 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0405h, 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0540h, 18–0.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0569h, 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–2.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–2.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0093h, 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0513h, 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0185h, 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–3.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0609h, 21–0.
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0148h, 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–2.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0343h, 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0587h, 19–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0404h, 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–3.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0221h, 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–2.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0306h, 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0386h, 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0461h, 17–3.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0409h, 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0631h, 18–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0247h, 17–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0474h, 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0906h, 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0565h, 21–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 24–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0276h, 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0576h, 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0823h, 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0408h, 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0899h, 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 24–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 24–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
Spoke against the motionRep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4)
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0753h, 20–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0439h, 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0304h, 19–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0369h, 20–1.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0437h, 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–2.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0780h, 20–0.
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Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 223–152 on a division
Spoke for the motionRep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 12)
Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 23)
House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1045h, 12–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2021-1045h
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 200–178 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Amendment 2021-1045h
Spoke for the motionRep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 13)
Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Heath (D - Hills 41)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1077h
Motion Failed 180–201 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1077h (Reps. Rogers, Wallner, Nordgren)
Spoke for the motionRep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 6)
Spoke against the motionRep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1078h
Motion Failed 175–206 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1078h (Reps. Rogers, Wallner, Nordgren)
Spoke for the motionRep. Katherine Rogers (D - Merr 28)
Spoke against the motionRep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1083h
Motion Failed 174–207 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1083h (Reps. Nordgren, Rogers)
Spoke for the motionRep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12)
Spoke against the motionRep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1085h
Motion Failed 184–197 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1085h
Spoke for the motionRep. Joe Schapiro (D - Ches 16)
Spoke against the motionRep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1091h
Motion Failed 175–208 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1091h (Reps. Nordgren, Wallner, Rogers)
Spoke for the motionRep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12)
Spoke against the motionRep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4)
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1045h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 205–178 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 13)
Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10)
House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1059h, 12–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2021-1059h
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 204–178 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Amendment 2021-1059h
Spoke for the motionRep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37)
Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 23)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1064h
Motion Failed 175–203 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1064h (Reps. Walz, Hatch)
Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 23)
Spoke against the motionRep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 13)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1065h
Motion Failed 175–206 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1065h
Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10)
Spoke against the motionRep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1068h
Motion Failed 181–199 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1068h (Reps. Rogers, Nordgren, Wallner)
Spoke for the motionRep. Katherine Rogers (D - Merr 28)
Spoke against the motionRep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1071h
Motion Failed 177–206 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Rebecca McWilliams (D - Merr 30).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1071h
Spoke for the motionRep. Rebecca McWilliams (D - Merr 30)
Spoke against the motionRep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 3)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1073h
Motion Failed 174–206 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Mary Heath (D - Hills 41).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1073h
Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Heath (D - Hills 41) Rep. David Luneau (D - Merr 10)
Spoke against the motionRep. Karen Umberger (R - Carr 1)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1062h
Motion Failed 178–203 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1062h (Reps. Heath, K. Murray)
Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Heath (D - Hills 41)
Spoke against the motionRep. Karen Umberger (R - Carr 1)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1093h
Motion Failed 186–197 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1093h (Reps. Leishman, Buco)
Spoke for the motionRep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 2)
Spoke against the motionRep. Tracy Emerick (R - Rock 29)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1094h
Motion Failed 176–208 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1094h (Reps. Hatch, Leishman, Buco, Walz)
Spoke for the motionRep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 24)
Spoke against the motionRep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 12)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1063h
Motion Failed 186–193 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. William Hatch (D - Coos 6).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1063h
Spoke for the motionRep. Sallie Fellows (D - Graf 8)
Spoke against the motionRep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 7)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1069h
Motion Failed 180–201 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1069h (Reps. Nordgren, Rogers, Wallner)
Spoke for the motionRep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 1)
Spoke against the motionRep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1066h
Motion Failed 184–194 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1066h (Reps. Rogers, Nordgren, Wallner)
Spoke for the motionRep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21)
Spoke against the motionRep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 13)
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1104h
Motion Failed 161–218 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1104h
Spoke for the motionRep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13)
Spoke against the motionRep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 12)
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1059h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 200–181 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 13)
Spoke against the motionRep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21)
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 175–204 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
Spoke against the motionRep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4)
Also spoke during this billRep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4)the record does not say which of the day's motions
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 4).
House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 193–179 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Josh Yokela (R - Rock 7)
Spoke against the motionRep. Debra Altschiller
House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 195–179 on a division
House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0549h, 8–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0549h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 199–175 on a division
Spoke for the motionRep. Josh Yokela (R - Rock 7)
Spoke against the motionRep. Patrick Long
House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0590h, 8–7.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0590h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–7.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 201–178 on a division
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0516h, 11–9.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Failed 201–174 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 32)
Spoke against the motionRep. David Meuse (D - Rock 29)
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I rise today to oppose the Ought to Pass motion on CACR 8.…
Rep. David Meuse (D - Rock 29)Thank you, Mister Speaker. I rise today to oppose the Ought to Pass motion on CACR 8. This concurrent resolution is overbroad, extreme and totally unnecessary. I'm not a constitutional lawyer. I don't practice law for a living. Like most of you, I'm here trying to create a better New Hampshire for our kids, our fellow citizens and the millions of people who visit our state every year. But this ill-considered amendment to our State Constitution does absolutely nothing to get our state anywhere closer to being a better place. Instead, in order to appease a small minority of people who would like to push our gun laws to the very extremes, it would effectively tie the hands of any future legislature from enacting safety restrictions on deadly weapons. It would also ban the enforcement within our borders if any federal executive orders regarding firearms or any new firearms legislation passed by Congress. We should keep in mind that the premise that states can unilaterally refuse to recognize federal law or enact laws that conflict with federal laws has been repeatedly rejected by our courts. But we should also keep in mind what's at stake for New Hampshire and its people. The New Hampshire State Constitution already gives all persons in our state the right to keep and bear arms in defense of themselves, their families, their property and the state. What it does not do is give them the right to brandish those weapons to coerce or threaten others. It does not give them the right to use those weapons in the commission of crimes. It does not give them the right to shoot them off in public parks. Our laws also don't allow us to supply weapons to felons or to respondents in domestic violence restraining orders. The fact that exceptions like these exist is evidence that at various times new circumstances and the need to protect public safety have motivated members of this body to change our laws to protect public safety and public welfare. This amendment would take that ability away from us. It would take it away from future legislators and worst of all, it would take it away from the people of New Hampshire. Article 2-a of the New Hampshire Constitution says that all persons have the right to keep and bear arms in defense of themselves, their families, their property and the state. But, this statement does not and should not eliminate the ability of New Hampshire residents or their elected officials to devise solutions to social problems related to gun safety and to gun violence. Perhaps there is no greater evidence of this than another part of our State Constitution found two lines below that very passage. Article 3 says this, "When men entered into a state of society, they surrender up some of their natural rights to that society in order to ensure protection of others." In other words, the price of civilization is realizing that individual freedoms, while something to protect and something to treasure, are not absolute. Yes, we are here to protect our rights, but we are also here for the protection of others. When we surrender our ability to do that, we shirk our responsibilities as elected representatives. Please vote no on this bill so another motion can be made.
Speaker PackardThe Chair recognizes Rep. Roy to speak for the committee report.
Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 32)Thank you, Mister Speaker. Rep. Terry Roy, Rockingham 32. The Second Amendment of the US Constitution and Article 2-a of the New Hampshire Constitution, the right of citizens to keep and bear arms. One of the most hotly debated subjects in this body every year without fail. Before addressing these amendments directly, let me take a look and tell you where they live and why. I'm going to use an imperfect, but hopefully helpful analogy to help illustrate my point. A business analogy. This beautiful, wonderous country that we've inherited is based upon one key element, a business agreement, a contract, also known as our constitution. In the beginning and ever since, our country has been made up of individual states or corporations, 13 in the beginning and 50 today. These corporations knew that they could not defend themselves from hostile takeovers on their own. They were too small with differing resources so the lawyers for these corporations were sent by their shareholders, also known as our citizens to Philadelphia to try and work out this business agreement. The federal government, a limited liability corporation if you will, was formed. After long and extensive debate, a contract was finally agreed to. These lawyers then went back to their shareholders and after years of debate and discussion, obtained their approval. The contract laid out in detail the manner in which this new LLC would function. Key to this contract was a shareholders bill of rights. This bill laid out certain rights that belong to the shareholders in that the LLC could not interfere with. Originally there were 10 amendments to this bill. This bill of rights was so important to the shareholders that no agreement would be reached without their inclusion in the contract. Among those 10 enumerated rights, the individual companies felt that the right to keep and bear arms was so important that they listed it second. More important than the right to counsel or the right to be free of unlawful search. More important than prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment and more important than even the right to due process. Certainly, if nothing else, we can agree that this placement in the contract is indicative of its importance to the shareholders. Now, the shareholders knew that as the world changed, they would need to have the ability to change the terms of the contract from time to time, but they also knew that since it was the only thing that held their LLC together, it should require overwhelming agreement among a super majority of them to alter those terms. Overwhelming, yet not impossible. In fact, the shareholders have agreed to modify the contract 17 times since the original 10 amendments were adopted with the most recent change being the adoption of the 27th Amendment. So thoughtful and deliberate is this process that the 27th Amendment was proposed in 1789 and finally ratified over 200 years later in 1992. The 2nd Amendment has never been changed and as far as I can tell, no serious attempt has ever been made. Many who oppose this right argue that the 2nd Amendment is antiquated and only written when primitive arms like muskets were available. Ironically, they make these arguments using their 1st Amendment right, tapping on their phone or computer when only a quail or inkpot was available when the right was codified. Whether there is any merit to that debate or not, the same cannot be said of the New Hampshire Constitution. Article 2-a was just ratified by our citizens in 1982 when all manner of modern firearms were available. Why so late? Because since the beginning, the right to own firearms went without saying in New Hampshire. It was only in response to new laws attempting to restrict this right that citizens felt it necessary to codify the right and unlike the US Constitution, Article 2-a is not vaguely written in 18th century English. Article 2-a cannot be any clearer, "All persons having the right to keep and bear arms in defense of themselves, their families, their property and the state." That is not to say that early Granite Staters were not concerned with the issue. One of the amendments submitted by the New Hampshire delegation to the constitution was, "Congress shall never disarm any citizen unless there are or have been actual rebellion." Now in recent years, the attempts by the federal government to restrict gun rights increase and subside with political winds of change. The problem is the federal government or the LLC, in keeping with our earlier analogy, is changing the contract by enacting laws, executive orders and regulations that are not what the 50 state corporations agreed to and what's more is not now or ever has been a party to the contract. Its very existence is a product of the contract. While the corporation of New Hampshire and its shareholders do not agree. On the state level, the attempt to restrict the rights of Granite Staters contrary to the crystal clear language of Article 2-a of our constitution are much the same. As the political winds change our citizens, our own shareholders, have their own rights imperiled every two years. Those in favor of stripping the rights to keep and bear arms from our citizens consistently claim that they have a mandate from the people. They cite one poll after another claiming that New Hampshire citizens not only want more gun control, but they in fact demand it. They try to capitalize on every tragedy that occurs in other states to push their agenda here or remaining conveniently silent on the daily gangland bloodshed in predominantly blue states and states with some of the worst right infringing laws in the country. They tell us that the people of New Hampshire overwhelmingly want these laws too. One would assume that with this level of support, they would just submit an amendment proposal of their own. They'd either modify or completely repeal Article 2-a. Aahh, but here is the rub. They know that they have no such mandate or support in this state beyond the borders of the enclaves that elected them. They know that over the last 2 years the Governor has vetoed all their attempts at stripping rights and we upheld those vetoes. They further know that both the Governor and the legislators that upheld those vetoes just won reelection and took a majority in both houses campaigning on these very issues. They know that the people do not want their government overreach. They know that the people do not trust the government that distrusts its own citizens. They are afraid of allowing all the people of New Hampshire to speak. They not only want them disarmed; they want them silenced. So those in government who would disarm the good people of New Hampshire, I ask what are you so afraid of? If you have the support of the people as you claim and if you know the people.
Rep. Peter Bixby (D - Straf 17)Mister Speaker, I believe that the speaker is ascribing motives to other members of the House that are inaccurate and he should be sticking to facts rather than telling everyone what we on this side think when that may not well be what we think.
Speaker PackardThe point is well taken and I will just ask the member to refrain from attempting to...
Speaker PackardNot be honest, but assign blame to something. Not blame to something, blame to another member. It is not appropriate.
Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 32)I will return. If you have the support of the people as you claim and if you know better than the people what is good for them, then do not be afraid of letting the people speak. Let us end this charade once and for all. If you are correct, this amendment will be repudiated. My friends, it is time to put your money where your mouth is. Remember, we are not amending the constitution with this CACR, we are letting the people be heard. We are inviting their unfiltered opinion. Those of us supporting this referral are willing to let the people of the state decide if they have had enough of their rights being threatened every two years. Are those among you who want to strip the people of their rights brave enough to do the same? Vote yes and tell the citizens of New Hampshire that you will trust them and abide by their choice or vote no and tell the people that you do not trust them and be silent because you know what's best for them. The citizens of New Hampshire are waiting your decision.
Speaker PackardWill the member yield to questions? Member does not yield. A roll call has been requested and I'm sure it will be seconded. It is seconded. This will be a roll call vote. Members will take their seats. The Chair recognizes Rep. Newman for a parliamentary inquiry.
Rep. Ray Newman (D - Hills 29)Thank you, Mister Speaker. If I know that the concurrent resolution is overbroad, extreme and totally unnecessary. And, if I know that Justice Scalia writing for the majority in the Heller decision said, "The right secured by the 2nd Amendment is not unlimited." And, if I know that CACR 8 absolutely forbids any form of limitation or regulation of the 2nd Amendment, would I now press the red button and vote no on this unnecessary resolution?
Speaker PackardThe Chair recognizes Rep. Burt for a parliamentary inquiry.
Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)Thank you, Mister Speaker. Mister Speaker, if I know this proposed constitutional amendment clarifies the protection afforded in Article 2-a of the New Hampshire Constitution to better affirm that it prevents the state or its political subdivision from restricting the right to own, carry or use firearms. Mister Speaker, if I also know CACR 8 precludes New Hampshire law enforcement from participating in enforcement of federal laws that infringe upon rights protected under the New Hampshire Constitution. Lastly, Mister Speaker, if I know New Hampshire citizens should have this opportunity to vote on CACR 8, would I now press that bright, shiny green button? Thank you, Mister Speaker.
Speaker PackardThe question is on the Ought to Pass, Ought to Pass as Amended on CACR 8. This is a roll call vote. If you are in favor, you'll press the green button. If you are opposed, you'll press the red button. Voting stations are open for 30 seconds. Have all members present had the opportunity to vote? The House will attend to the state of the vote. 201 voting Yea and 174 voting Nay, it does not reach 239 to pass. The motion fails.
House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–7.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 196–179 on a division
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0582h, 18–1.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0582h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0760h, 17–4.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0760h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 354–16 on a division
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0385h, 19–2.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0385h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 194–175 on a division
Spoke for the motionRep. Dave Testerman (R - Merr 3)
Spoke against the motionRep. Nicole Klein-Knight (D - Hills 11)
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0741h, 14–7.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0741h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 249–120 on a division
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–10; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 198–169 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)
Spoke against the motionRep. Ray Newman (D - Hills 29)
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0758h, 11–10; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2021-0758h
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 203–164 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Amendment 2021-0758h
Spoke for the motionRep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)
Spoke against the motionRep. Ray Newman (D - Hills 29)
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0758h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 208–159 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)
Spoke against the motionRep. Amy Bradley (D - Hills 41)
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0411h, 11–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2021-0411h
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 200–162 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Amendment 2021-0411h
Spoke for the motionRep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)
Spoke against the motionRep. David Meuse (D - Rock 29)
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0411h
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 191–162 on a roll call
Spoke for the motionRep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)
Spoke against the motionRep. David Meuse (D - Rock 29) Rep. Amy Bradley (D - Hills 41)
Roll calls the House took that day on questions that were on no bill, such as its own rules, a ruling of the chair or printing a debate. The question is as the General Court’s roll-call file words it.
Print the Debate (Keep the speeches in the journal)
Motion Passed 303–78 on a roll call
In the record: Print Remarks
Print the Debate (Keep the speeches in the journal)
Motion Passed 209–170 on a roll call
In the record: Print Remarks 2