The Senate, Wednesday, May 15, 1991

The Senate took up 31 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
29 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 173-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing a committee to study certain provisions of RSA 154 relative to powers and duties of firewards.
Rep. Jeffrey M. Brown (Rock 14) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments Study Committees and Commissions

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Fraser.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateMay 15, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991
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

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 5, 1991✓SenateApr 25, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawAug 27, 1991
HB 304 (1991)Interim Study
relative to escrow of funds raised through sale of certain types of securities and to certain conditions for sale of securities.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Fraser.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

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, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991SenateMay 15, 1991Governor✕LawJun 17, 1992
HB 307-FN (1991)Died
establishing a committee to review New Hampshire's bankruptcy laws.
Rep. Chambers (Graf 12) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Judiciary

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateMay 7, 1991Governor✕Law
HB 325-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to reciprocity of dog training and restricting the use of telemetry equipment.
Rep. Felch (Rock 14) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✓SenateApr 2, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJul 2, 1991
HB 330-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the issue of an office of the ombudsman for children.
Rep. W. McCain (Rock 11) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 5, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 29, 1991✓LawAug 28, 1991
HB 348 (1991)Became Law
relative to the municipal records board.
Rep. Warburton (Rock 6) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments Municipalities

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Fraser.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateMay 15, 1991✓GovernorMay 28, 1991✓LawJul 27, 1991
HB 352-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the oil discharge and disposal cleanup fund.
Rep. Holbrook (Belk 13) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✓SenateApr 9, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓Law
HB 363-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to criminal record checks and fees charged for criminal record checks.
Rep. W. Johnson (Merr 5) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseApr 9, 1991✓SenateMay 7, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 451-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the licensing of residential care and health facilities and establishing a study committee on the Patients' Bill of Rights.
Rep. Soldati (Merr 19) 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 with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateMay 21, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 456 (1991)Died
prohibiting bear baiting.
Rep. Drake (Rock 18) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Heath.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

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 13, 1991SenateMay 15, 1991Governor✕LawJun 17, 1992
HB 461-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to notice for out-of-district placement by the court.
Rep. Guest (Graf 12) 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 on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 25, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawAug 27, 1991
HB 486-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to collection of forfeitures of recognizances by the division of motor vehicles.
Rep. Daly (Carr 3) House Judiciary Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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✓HouseMar 13, 1991✓SenateApr 9, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 502-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to child care resource and referral systems and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Wallner (Merr 21) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 7, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawSep 1, 1991
HB 54-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the laws regarding children in need of services.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 20, 1991✓SenateMay 15, 1991✓GovernorMay 28, 1991✓LawMay 28, 1991
HB 572 (1991)Became Law
relative to exclusions in automobile insurance.
Rep. Krueger (Sull 6) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Insurance

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✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 30, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 608-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the law enforcement authority of forest rangers and officials of the division of forests and lands.
Rep. Dyer (Hills 7) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Judiciary

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Podles.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseApr 2, 1991✓SenateMay 15, 1991✓GovernorJun 24, 1991✓LawJun 24, 1991
HB 613-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the procedures of the certificate of need board.
Rep. R. Foster (Carr 4) 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 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✓SenateMay 15, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawAug 27, 1991
HB 619-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to central business districts and the community development finance authority.
Rep. Bourque (Hills 35) House Municipal and County Government Senate Economic Development Taxes - State

Senate Economic Development 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 7, 1991✓SenateMay 15, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓Law
HB 658-FN (1991)Died
relative to uninsured or hit-and-run motor vehicle coverage.
Rep. Fair (Merr 7) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Delahunty.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✕SenateMay 15, 1991Governor✕LawMay 15, 1991
HB 688 (1991)Became Law
relative to the Mount Washington Regional and the Berlin Municipal Airports.
Rep. Nelson (Coos 8) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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✓HouseApr 2, 1991✓SenateMay 7, 1991✓GovernorJun 24, 1991✓LawJun 24, 1991
HB 700-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to highway planning corridors.
Rep. Marsh (Coos 1) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Oleson.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

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✓SenateMay 29, 1991✓GovernorJun 24, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 733-FN (1991)Died
establishing a study committee to study public assistance.
Rep. Ouellette (Hills 48) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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✓SenateMay 15, 1991Governor✕Law
SB 118-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the department of revenue administration.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
SB 149-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to reimbursing certain school cooperatives for certain expenses and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Pressly (SD12) House Education Senate Finance Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 12, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991
SB 150 (1991)Became Law
relative to partnerships and relative to foreclosures.
Sen. St. Jean (SD20) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateFeb 19, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorMay 28, 1991✓LawJul 27, 1991
SB 185-FN (1991)Became Law
allowing caterers to subcontract the cooking, preparing, and serving of food.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 26, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorJun 10, 1991✓LawJul 1, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 19, 1991✓HouseMay 9, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawAug 31, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✓GovernorJun 5, 1991✓LawJun 5, 1991