The Senate, Thursday, February 15, 1990

The Senate took up 12 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.

to increase the real estate transfer tax for the biennium ending June 30, 1991.
Rep. Ahrens (Hills 13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 8, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 20, 1990✓LawFeb 20, 1990
to impose a communications services tax and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Blacketor (Ches 12) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 8, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 23, 1990✓Law
relative to adjustments to the operating budget for fiscal year 1990 and fiscal year 1991.
Rep. Kidder (Merr 2) House Appropriations Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate

In the record: Take from Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 20, 1990✓LawFeb 20, 1990
relative to state revenues and expenditures and relative to certain general fund fees and revenues.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Appropriations Senate Ways and Means State Government

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1990✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 20, 1990✓Law
to increase the beer tax for the biennium ending June 30, 1991.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1990✓HouseFeb 8, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 20, 1990✓LawFeb 20, 1990
relative to certain general fund fees and revenues and certification of wastewater treatment plant operators.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1990✓HouseFeb 8, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990Governor✕Law
relative to motor vehicle road tolls and fees and a gasoline floor tax.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Public Works Senate Ways and Means Transportation and Highways

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1990✓HouseFeb 8, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓GovernorFeb 23, 1990✓LawApr 1, 1990
establishing a committee to study the law of mechanics' liens and the foreclosure of mortgages.
Sen. Torr (SD21) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Without Recommendation.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate

In the record: Take from Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✕HouseJul 1, 1990Governor✕LawJul 1, 1990
SB 361 (1990)Became Law
relative to radon gas and lead paint.

Senate Development, Recreation and Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate

In the record: Take from Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓HouseApr 3, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawJan 1, 1991
relative to medical and surgical benefits for the children and making a supplemental appropriation to the New Hampshire retirement system.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓HouseApr 11, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law