The Senate, Thursday, April 18, 1991

The Senate took up 39 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 18
Votes Taken
1 roll call37 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 100 (1991)Died
clarifying when a school bus driver must pull over to let other drivers pass.
Rep. J. Flanders (Rock 10) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✕SenateApr 18, 1991Governor✕LawApr 18, 1991
HB 170-FN (1991)Became Law
to provide immunity to the board of examiners of psychologists, its agents, investigators, and employees against civil actions resulting from disciplinary investigations and proceedings.
Rep. Soldati (Merr 19) House Judiciary Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 6, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 6, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 203-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the confidentiality of quality assurance records of community mental health centers.
Rep. K. Foster (Ches 17) 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).

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✓HouseMar 5, 1991✓SenateApr 25, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawAug 27, 1991
HB 209-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to conflicts between the municipal budget law and collective bargaining negotiations.
Rep. Golden (Belk 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments Municipalities

Senate Executive Departments recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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✓HouseMar 5, 1991✓SenateMay 9, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJul 26, 1991
HB 221-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to respite care for Alzheimer's disease.
Rep. Nardi (Hills 35) 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).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✓SenateApr 30, 1991✓GovernorMay 20, 1991✓LawJul 19, 1991
HB 244-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing a committee to examine whether the state commission for human rights should be authorized to levy administrative fines and award compensatory damages.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Study Committees and Commissions

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✓HouseFeb 13, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawJun 26, 1991
HB 255-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire foundation for mental health and the mental health foundation fund.
Rep. K. Foster (Ches 17) 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✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 6, 1991✓LawJul 5, 1991
HB 283-FN (1991)Died
establishing a study committee on the problems of New Hampshire banks and financial institutions.
Rep. Goulet (Hills 11) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Banks 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✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateMay 16, 1991Governor✕Law
HB 313 (1991)Became Law
relative to conversion between mutual savings banks, cooperative banks, building and loan associations, guaranty savings banks, savings and loan associations, and commercial banks and trust companies.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 7, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 6, 1991✓LawJul 5, 1991
HB 407 (1991)Became Law
relative to failure to report injuries resulting from criminal acts.
Rep. Spear (Ches 13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 13, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 6, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 452-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to solicitation of prostitutes.
Rep. Nardi (Hills 35) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 5, 1991✓HouseMar 13, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawMay 13, 1991
HB 484-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to when electric companies are public utilities and affiliates of public utilities.
Rep. Whitcomb (Graf 1) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments Energy and Utilities

Senate Executive Departments recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 6, 1991✓SenateApr 25, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 530-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to marital arbitration.
Rep. Record (Hills 23) 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 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawMay 13, 1991
HB 567 (1991)Became Law
relative to stepparent's visitation rights.
Rep. Maviglio (Belk 1) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

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 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 13, 1991✓LawJul 12, 1991
HB 752-FN (1991)Became Law
prohibiting merchants from requiring the recording of a credit card number or expiration date as a condition for check cashing or acceptance.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorMay 6, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 756-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to a victims' bill of rights.
Rep. Spear (Ches 13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓GovernorApr 25, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HCR 9 (1991)Died
relative to universal access to health care.
Rep. Arnesen (Graf 7) House State-Federal Relations Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services State Government

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 10–12 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✕SenateApr 18, 1991
SB 130 (1991)Died
relative to certain real property received from drug forfeitures to the state.
Sen. Heath (SD3) Senate Wildlife and Recreation

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✕SenateApr 18, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawApr 18, 1991
SB 168-FN (1991)Died
establishing a committee to study the toll highway system.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Public Works Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation 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✓SenateApr 18, 1991✕HouseMay 14, 1991Governor✕LawMay 14, 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).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✕HouseJan 30, 1992Governor✕LawJan 30, 1992
SB 42-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the board of podiatry, the board of registration in medicine, emergency medical technicians, and the possession of non-controlled prescription drugs for emergency use.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments 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✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
SB 44 (1991)Died
permitting municipalities to acquire running liens on property of property owners owing back taxes.
Sen. Heath (SD3) Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✕SenateApr 18, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawApr 18, 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).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✕SenateApr 18, 1991HouseGovernor✕LawApr 18, 1991