The Senate, Tuesday, March 19, 1991

The Senate took up 28 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 11
Votes Taken
4 roll calls, 1 division28 voice votes
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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 179 (1991)Became Law
relative to authorization of treatment for communicable diseases.
Rep. W.F. McCain (Rock 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓GovernorMar 28, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991
HB 50-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to state revenue and expenditures.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Appropriations Senate Finance

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

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 20–2 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓GovernorMar 28, 1991✓Law
HB 593-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to the rate of the business profits tax.
Rep. Sytek (Rock 20) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 18–4 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓GovernorMar 28, 1991✓LawMar 28, 1991
HJR 2 (1991)Became Law
providing that the Kona Wildlife Management Area shall be forever managed by the state of New Hampshire in a manner so as to protect its habitats.
Rep. A. Wiggin (Carr 4) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 12, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓GovernorMar 29, 1991✓Law
SB 102-FN (1991)Became Law
authorizing the bank commissioner to establish and administer a public deposit investment pool.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks Banking and Finance

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓Law
SB 135-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to recovering costs, fees, and expenses in certain takeovers of utilities.
Sen. Russman (SD19) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments Energy and Utilities

Senate Executive Departments recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorMay 20, 1991✓LawJul 19, 1991
SB 142-FN (1991)Interim Study
relative to temporary utility rate increases.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) Senate Executive Departments

Senate Executive Departments recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991SenateMar 19, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 157-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to bingo.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawAug 9, 1991
SB 165-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to permit fees for excavating and dredging permits.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Public Works Senate Environment

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJun 10, 1991
SB 169 (1991)Died
prohibiting steel leg traps.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–8 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Cohen.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✕HouseMay 9, 1991Governor✕LawMay 9, 1991
SB 183-FN (1991)Died
relative to the Lamprey Regional Solid Waste Cooperative.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991Governor✕Law
SB 186-FN (1992)Died
establishing a committee to study household hazardous waste.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓Introduced✓SenateMar 19, 1991✕HouseJan 14, 1992Governor✕LawJan 14, 1992
SB 187-FN (1991)Died
relative to establishing water rights for a portion of the Bellamy River for the city of Dover.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓Introduced✓House✕SenateMar 19, 1991Governor✕LawMar 19, 1991
SB 200-FN (1991)Died
relative to persons eligible to file requests for property tax abatements.
Sen. Delahunty (SD22) Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✕SenateMar 19, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawMar 19, 1991
SB 206-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to liquor licenses for caterers.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawAug 31, 1991
SB 213-FN-A (1992)Died
relative to the distribution of meals and rooms tax revenue.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✕HouseJan 30, 1992Governor✕LawJan 30, 1992
SB 226-FN (1991)Interim Study
establishing the town of Plaistow as a one-town solid waste district under RSA 149-M.
Sen. Delahunty (SD22) Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991SenateMar 19, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 45-FN (1991)Interim Study
relative to bail jumping.
Sen. Heath (SD3) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991SenateMar 19, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 53-FN (1991)Died
relative to nonresidential and nonrural zoning.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) Senate Executive Departments Zoning and Planning

Senate Executive Departments recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✕SenateMar 19, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawMar 19, 1991
SB 65-FN-A (1991)Interim Study
relative to Lake Massasecum and the Warner River in the town of Bradford and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Currier (SD7) Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991SenateMar 19, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 75 (1991)Died
relative to bargaining rights for state employees.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Employment

Senate Executive Departments recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–8 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✕HouseMay 14, 1991Governor✕LawMay 14, 1991
SB 9-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to a study of interactions between the mental health and criminal justice systems.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 13, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorJun 5, 1991✓LawJun 5, 1991