The Senate, Tuesday, May 16, 1989

The Senate took up 52 bills, listed below by bill.

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The Senate journal does not record who spoke for or against a motion, so this is the vote record without the debate.

What the Senate 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.

HB 101-FN (1989)Died
relative to budgetary transfer authority of the department of health and human services.
Rep. LaMott (Graf 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 2, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989Governor✕Law
HB 260-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to salaries within the department of education.
Rep. Guest (Graf 12) House Education Senate Finance Education - General

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 9, 1989✓SenateMay 11, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJun 2, 1989
HB 262-FN (1989)Became Law
juvenile justice system and juvenile delinquency and establishing a joint oversight committee and related committees to study issues regarding children.
Rep. McCain (Rock 11) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Children

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 22, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJun 5, 1989
HB 270-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to motorcycle safety, establishing a motorcycle rider safety fund, and making a continual appropriation therefor.
Rep. Palumbo (Rock 10) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 27, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 273-FN (1989)Became Law
authorizing the transfer of sick and annual leave and longevity credit for certain state employees, relative to certain salaries and relative to the department of administrative services.
Rep. LaMott (Graf 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateMay 11, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJun 5, 1989
HB 29 (1989)Became Law
relative to liquor laws.
Rep. Behrens (Sull 3) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseFeb 14, 1989✓SenateApr 27, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓Law
HB 327-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to the rate of the real estate transfer tax.
Rep. Ahrens (Hills 13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseApr 6, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓Law
HB 371-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to licensing respiratory care practitioners and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Asplund (Merr 10) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawAug 1, 1989
HB 385-FN-A (1989)Became Law
to tax all forms of tobacco products.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 2, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 42 (1989)Died
relative to actuarial review of rate filings.
Rep. Christy (Graf 11) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseFeb 9, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989Governor✕Law
HB 434-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to franchising and regulation of cable television systems and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Pantzer (Merr 11) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Internal Affairs

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawAug 1, 1989
HB 464 (1989)Became Law
relative to sons and daughters of members of charitable organizations assisting with bingo games.
Rep. Perham (Hills 10) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 22, 1989✓SenateMay 2, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJun 2, 1989
HB 50 (1989)Became Law
exempting the department of transportation and the department of safety from the authority of the director of information services.
Rep. Pearson (Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs State Government

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseMar 7, 1989✓SenateMay 2, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawAug 1, 1989
HB 502 (1989)Became Law
relative to disclosure of mental health information.
Rep. Nardi (Hills 35) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 21, 1989✓SenateApr 25, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawAug 1, 1989
HB 578-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to victims' assistance and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Spencer (Straf 4) House Judiciary Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓Law
HB 582-FN (1989)Became Law
dedicating the state police barracks in Milford to Major John T. Conti, Sergeant Roger Hilton, and Sergeant William Smith.
Rep. Maviglio (Belk 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 16, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJun 2, 1989
HB 594-FN (1989)Became Law
to reinstate medical and surgical benefits for certain retired employees and relative to health care coverage for retired employees of political subdivisions.
Rep. Hawkins (Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 613-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to the method for granting supplemental allowances to New Hampshire retirement system members.
Rep. Campbell (Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 11, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 654-FN (1989)Became Law
creating a committee to study what organizations may participate in the New Hampshire retirement system, and authorizing the New Hampshire federation of teachers to participate in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Sage (Hills 30) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseApr 11, 1989✓SenateMay 11, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawAug 4, 1989
HB 658-FN (1989)Became Law
depositions.
Rep. Jones (Hills 20) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 22, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJun 5, 1989
HB 677 (1989)Became Law
relative to modification of child support guidelines.
Rep. Domini (Sull 5) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 22, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawAug 4, 1989
HB 693-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to harbor management, leasing of submerged lands and boat registration fees.
Rep. Wall (Straf 4) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Interstate Cooperation Environment - Conservation

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 22, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJun 5, 1989
HB 710 (1989)Became Law
regulating the use of social security numbers by the department of safety.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 3) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 23, 1989✓SenateMay 2, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
HB 764-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to state revenues and appropriations.
Rep. Kidder (Merr 2) Senate Ways and Means

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedMar 9, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓Law
HB 766-FN-A (1989)Became Law
making a supplemental appropriation for flood control and relative to the calculation of flood control reimbursements.
Rep. Phelps (Merr 1) House Appropriations

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedApr 27, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJun 19, 1989
SB 109-FN-A (1989)Became Law
establishing a pilot reading recovery program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Hough (SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawMay 29, 1989
SB 111 (1989)Became Law
relative to the operation of ski craft.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Transportation Senate Internal Affairs Environment - Conservation

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseMay 4, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJun 5, 1989
SB 150 (1989)Became Law
relative to the department of transportation federal aid highway appropriation accounts and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Torr (SD21) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓Law
SB 152-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to a study of a portion of the Spaulding Turnpike and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Torr (SD21) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 7, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawMay 29, 1989
SB 153-FN-A (1989)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the AFDC program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
SB 154-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to timely distribution of sweepstakes revenues through the foundation aid formula.
Sen. Hough (SD5) House Education Senate Finance Education - General

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
SB 175-FN-A (1989)Became Law
making an appropriation to the arts development program.
Sen. Krasker (SD24) House State Institutions and Housing Senate Finance

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
SB 177-FN-A (1989)Became Law
establishing a grant program and a guaranteed loan program for child care providers and making an appropriation therefor. (Second New Title) establishing an interest-free revolving loan fund and a guaranteed loan program for child care provide
Sen. Krasker (SD24) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
SB 33-A (1989)Became Law
relative to construction on the Spaulding turnpike and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
SB 36 (1989)Became Law
relative to catastrophic costs and school building aid.
Sen. Hough (SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 2, 1989✓LawAug 1, 1989
SB 5 (1989)Became Law
permitting a corporation to limit the liability of its directors and officers in its articles of incorporation.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Judiciary Senate Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓SenateFeb 2, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawMay 29, 1989
SB 56-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to the disposition of fines and forfeitures collected for violations of municipal ordinances, codes, and regulations.
Sen. Preston (SD23) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 7, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓Law
SB 61-FN-A (1989)Became Law
relative to preserving the old state house and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Krasker (SD24) House Public Works Senate Finance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 28, 1989
SB 77-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to holiday pay for certain part-time state employees.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance Retirement

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 14, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawAug 4, 1989
SB 82-FN (1989)Became Law
relative to judicial retirement pay and to vested rights in judicial retirement compensation.
Sen. Hough (SD5) House Appropriations Senate Finance

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 7, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
SB 88-FN (1989)Became Law
providing a cost of living adjustment for certain group I members.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 7, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
SB 89-FN (1989)Became Law
providing a 5 percent cost of living adjustment for group I retirement system members and relative to defining "retired state employee" for state employees group insurance purposes.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 16, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJun 5, 1989
SB 90-FN (1989)Became Law
providing a 4 percent cost of living adjustment for group II members.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 9, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJul 1, 1989
SB 99-FN (1989)Became Law
supplementing the funding for programs which assist victims of domestic violence.
Sen. Krasker (SD24) House Judiciary Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✓SenateFeb 9, 1989✓HouseMay 9, 1989✓GovernorMay 29, 1989✓LawJul 29, 1989