The Senate, Tuesday, May 28, 1991

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

Journal
Senate Journal 28
Votes Taken
4 roll calls30 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 136-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to current use assessments and the land use change tax.
Rep. E. Greene (Rock 18) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Ways and Means

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✓HouseMar 13, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJun 18, 1991✓LawAug 17, 1991
HB 142-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to school district budgets, the Tilton and Northfield Union school district and the Winnisquam regional school district.
Rep. Ferguson (Hills 10) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 12, 1991✓SenateMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓Law
HB 143-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the liquor commission's authority to close liquor stores.
Rep. Larson (Graf 9) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means

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✓HouseApr 2, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJun 29, 1991✓LawJun 29, 1991
HB 161-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to retirement system benefits and retirement system membership eligibility and making an appropriation from the retirement system administrative account.
Rep. M. Hill (Merr 14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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 16, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJun 30, 1991
HB 250-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the board of nursing.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

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 13, 1991✓SenateMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓Law
HB 274-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to sentencing and transfers to county correctional facilities.
Rep. Record (Hills 23) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 13, 1991✓SenateMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJul 1, 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

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 16, 1991Governor✕Law
HB 298-FN (1991)Died
lowering the level from .10 to .08 for legal intoxication under the DWI laws.
Rep. Jasper (Hills 19) House Judiciary Senate Transportation Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

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

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Heath.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 7–12 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 20, 1991✕SenateMay 28, 1991Governor✕LawMay 28, 1991
HB 299-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the posting of statements in liquor stores and establishments selling beverages and liquors.
Rep. Baldizar (Hills 22) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 5, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJun 20, 1991✓LawAug 19, 1991
HB 322 (1991)Became Law
relative to the business profits tax, the real estate transfer tax, the communications services tax, and the administration of state taxes.
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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseApr 2, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJul 2, 1991
HB 323 (1991)Became Law
relative to the Cheshire Bridge and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Domini (Sull 5) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget 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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseApr 9, 1991✓SenateMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJun 28, 1991
HB 334-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the establishment of agency liquor stores.
Rep. Behrens (Sull 3) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 7, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawAug 27, 1991
HB 35-A (1991)Became Law
making appropriations for capital improvements.
Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) 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 21–2 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 21, 1991✓HouseApr 9, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
HB 462 (1991)Became Law
relative to special education hearing officers.
Rep. Flint (Sull 2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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✓SenateMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 463 (1991)Died
relative to rulemaking for the board of education.
Rep. Guest (Graf 12) House Education Senate Executive Departments Education - General

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✓SenateMay 16, 1991Governor✕Law
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 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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 7, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawSep 1, 1991
HB 509 (1991)Became Law
clarifying the definition of public benefit relative to permitting solid waste facilities.
Rep. Arnesen (Graf 7) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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✓SenateMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJul 2, 1991
HB 563-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the creation of trust funds and relative to unanticipated school funds.
Rep. Robinson (Hills 12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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✓SenateMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawAug 27, 1991
HB 576-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the investments which may be made by New Hampshire domestic insurers, other than life insurers.
Rep. Foss (Straf 10) 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✓SenateMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓Law
HB 62-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to retirement allowances under the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. R. Campbell (Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseApr 9, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJun 30, 1991
HB 648-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire economic development commission.
Rep. Arnesen (Graf 7) House Appropriations Senate Economic Development

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 9, 1991✓SenateMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJun 28, 1991
HB 700-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to highway planning corridors.
Rep. Marsh (Coos 1) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation 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✓SenateMay 29, 1991✓GovernorJun 24, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 713-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the general counsel of the public utilities commission.
Rep. Rodeschin (Sull 2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments

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 7, 1991✓SenateMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJun 28, 1991
HB 784-FN (1991)Became Law
creating a long-range construction program for New Hampshire's highways and highway bridges.
Rep. Marsh (Coos 1) 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

✓IntroducedMar 7, 1991✓HouseMar 21, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawAug 31, 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

Override the Governor's Veto (Pass the bill despite the veto; needs two thirds in each chamber)

Motion Failed: Veto Sustained 6–17 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateMar 28, 1991✓HouseMay 14, 1991✕GovernorMay 27, 1991✕LawMay 28, 1991
SB 191-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to fines and to loss of driver's license and plates for court defaults and increasing drivers' license fees.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓Introduced✓SenateFeb 19, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateApr 18, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
SR 8 (1991)Adopted by Senate
establishing deadlines for the 1991 session.
Senate Rules Committee

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMay 28, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991