The Senate, Thursday, March 28, 1991

The Senate took up 43 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 14
Votes Taken
4 roll calls43 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.

SB 1 (1991)Became Law
relative to the senate committee which is to study redistricting state senate districts.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Special Redistricting Comm

Senate Special Redistricting Comm recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Heath.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseApr 30, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawMay 13, 1991
SB 117-FN-A (1991)Died
relative to expenditures by the public works bureau, extending certain lapse dates, making adjustments to certain bond authorizations, making certain appropriations, relative to the port authority, and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

Senate Capital Budget 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 28, 1991✕HouseApr 30, 1991Governor✕LawApr 30, 1991
SB 12-FN-A (1991)Died
relative to school building aid and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Hough (SD5) Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✕SenateMar 28, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawMar 28, 1991
SB 123-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the wine industry of New Hampshire.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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 28, 1991✓HouseApr 30, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawMay 13, 1991
SB 127-FN (1991)Died
relative to removing vegetation obstructing advertising devices and planting lilac bushes.
Sen. Heath (SD3) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✕HouseApr 23, 1991Governor✕LawApr 23, 1991
SB 128-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to the development of an electronic benefit transfer system and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 13 (1991)Became Law
relative to transferring funds between and among line items in the postsecondary technical education department.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Appropriations Senate Finance Education - Finance

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseApr 30, 1991✓GovernorMay 14, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 141-FN (1991)Interim Study
to extend medical benefits to group II members on disability retirement who became group II members after June 30, 1988.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Finance 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 28, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 148-FN (1991)Interim Study
providing a 5 percent cost of living adjustment for group I retirement system members and providing a 10 percent cost of living adjustment for teachers retired prior to July 1, 1957.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Finance 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 28, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 156-FN-A (1992)Died
establishing a committee to study the SAU structure within the state of New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✕HouseJan 8, 1992Governor✕LawJan 8, 1992
SB 162-A (1992)Died
relative to rebuilding, modernizing, and maintaining rail properties and making an appropriation for the Conway branch line.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Capital Budget 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 28, 1991✕HouseJan 8, 1992Governor✕LawJan 8, 1992
SB 170-FN-A (1991)Became Law
to study the revenue structure in New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 11, 1991✓LawJun 11, 1991
SB 173-FN-A (1991)Died
relative to senior "meals on wheels" and senior transportation and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Appropriations Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✕GovernorMay 27, 1991✕LawMay 28, 1991
SB 174-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to possessing and dispensing prescription drugs by nonprofit family planning agencies.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 26, 1991
SB 175-FN (1991)Died
relative to foundation aid and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✕SenateMar 28, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawMar 28, 1991
SB 177-FN-A (1991)Died
relative to enhancing prenatal care and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawApr 18, 1991
SB 18-FN-A (1992)Died
relative to the conservation corps program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Appropriations Senate Wildlife and Recreation

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✕HouseJan 8, 1992Governor✕LawJan 8, 1992
SB 193-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to limits on motorboat speeds.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Transportation Senate Wildlife and Recreation Environment - Conservation

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

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–8 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. W. King.

In the record: Adopt Floor 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 28, 1991✓HouseJan 14, 1992✓GovernorFeb 27, 1992✓LawFeb 27, 1992
SB 2 (1991)Became Law
relative to the senate committee which is to study redistricting congressional districts.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Special Redistricting Comm

Senate Special Redistricting Comm 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 28, 1991✓HouseApr 30, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawMay 13, 1991
SB 204-FN (1991)Interim Study
waiving tuition for state troopers enrolled in any state school, college or university.
Sen. St. Jean (SD20) Senate Education Education - Finance

Senate Finance 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 28, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 210-FN-A (1991)Died
relative to drugged driving and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991Governor✕Law
SB 227-FN (1991)Died
relative to tuition free classes at state universities for local police officers.
Sen. J. King (SD18) Senate Education Education - Finance

Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✕SenateMar 28, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawMar 28, 1991
SB 28-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to promoting New Hampshire businesses and products internationally and continually appropriating a fund for international trade promotion.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Economic Development

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawAug 9, 1991
SB 3-A (1991)Became Law
relative to exit 10 on the Spaulding turnpike and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

Senate Capital Budget 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 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 33-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to establishing a nonlapsing account for the New Hampshire technical institute and vocational technical colleges and creating the position of director of financial management.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Education

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 54-A (1991)Died
relative to replacing the Plymouth Bridge on New Hampshire Route 175A in Plymouth and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Capital Budget recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawApr 18, 1991
SB 60-A (1992)Became Law
establishing a task force to study the Laconia to Franklin highway problems.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateApr 9, 1991✓HouseJan 8, 1992✓GovernorFeb 18, 1992✓LawFeb 18, 1992
SB 62-FN (1992)Became Law
requiring the introduction of legislation in the 1993 session relative to athletic trainers and the board of registration in medicine.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseJan 8, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawMay 13, 1992
SB 66 (1991)Became Law
relative to durable power of attorney for health care.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Judiciary Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 18–5 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 28, 1991✓HouseApr 30, 1991✓GovernorMay 20, 1991✓LawJul 19, 1991
SB 7-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to an industrial research center at the university of New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Education Senate Economic Development Education - Finance

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, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 5, 1991✓LawJun 5, 1991
SB 70-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to superior court clerks for Hillsborough county.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Judiciary Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

In the record: Take from Table

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 28, 1991✓HouseApr 30, 1991✓GovernorMay 20, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
SB 71-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to superior court justices.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Judiciary Senate Internal Affairs Courts and Procedure

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 28, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 72-FN-A (1991)Became Law
establishing and continually appropriating a fund for the purchase of vaccines.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 14, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 90-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the Salmon Falls Road in the cities of Somersworth and Rochester.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 26, 1991