The Senate, Wednesday, May 29, 1991

The Senate took up 37 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 29
Votes Taken
10 roll calls49 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 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

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 2, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJun 29, 1991✓LawJun 29, 1991
HB 146-FN-A (1991)Died
relative to the rate of the business profits tax.
Rep. Ahrens (Hills 13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Mclane.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 16–8 on a roll call

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

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 2, 1991✓SenateMay 29, 1991Governor✕Law
HB 171-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to maintaining the "Old Man of the Mountain" and relative to the Conway village fire district and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Nielsen (Graf 8) House Public Works Senate Environment

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 21, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓Law
HB 189 (1991)Died
relative to the rulemaking authority of the director of the office of securities regulation.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks Insurance

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 7, 1991✓SenateMay 29, 1991Governor✕Law
HB 25-A (1991)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 1992, and June 30, 1993.
Rep. Hager (Merr 21) House Appropriations Senate Finance State Government

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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 20–4 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 2–22 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Humphrey.

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

✓IntroducedMar 13, 1991✓HouseApr 11, 1991✓SenateMay 29, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓Law
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

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 2, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJul 2, 1991
HB 328-A (1991)Became Law
relative to a new Manchester district court facility and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. LaMott (Graf 5) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

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 2, 1991✓SenateMay 21, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJul 1, 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

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 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

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 21, 1991✓HouseApr 9, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
HB 353-FN-A (1991)Became Law
to tax smokeless tobacco and making an appropriation therefor, and relative to prohibiting the use and possession of tobacco products by persons under 18 years of age.
Rep. Martling (Straf 4) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA); a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Majority 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✓HouseApr 2, 1991✓SenateMay 29, 1991✓GovernorJun 20, 1991✓Law
HB 378-FN-A (1991)Died
relative to determining reasonable compensation under the business profits tax.
Rep. Ahrens (Hills 13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Mclane.

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

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 2, 1991✓SenateMay 29, 1991Governor✕Law
HB 390 (1991)Died
relative to technical corrections in the liquor laws.
Rep. R. Kelley (Hills 13) 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

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 29, 1991Governor✕Law
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

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 21, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 488-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the flexible spending programs.
Rep. C. Brown (Graf 13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate 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

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 29, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawAug 27, 1991
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

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 28, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawSep 1, 1991
HB 523-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to local cease and desist orders for zoning, planning and code violations.
Rep. Lown (Hills 9) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments Zoning and Planning

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 21, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJun 28, 1991
HB 532 (1991)Became Law
relative to the color of ballots used in municipal elections and relative to the time for holding town and district business meetings and elections.
Rep. Scanlan (Graf 11) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Public Affairs Elections

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 6, 1991✓SenateMay 21, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawAug 31, 1991
HB 549-FN (1991)Died
relative to early retirement for state employee group I members of the retirement system.
Rep. O'Rourke (Hills 35) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance Retirement

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseApr 9, 1991✓SenateJun 27, 1991Governor✕Law
HB 577 (1991)Became Law
relative to the effect of zoning changes and amendments on plats or applications accepted by a planning board and relative to the Pease development authority.
Rep. Perry (Ches 10) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments Zoning and Planning

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 21, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawAug 27, 1991
HB 581 (1991)Became Law
relative to enforcement of default judgments against tenants and relative to personal property of tenants.
Rep. Ouellette (Hills 48) House State Institutions and Housing Senate Executive Departments Housing

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✓SenateMay 21, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 603-FN (1991)Became Law
to establish a mandates task force to recommend modification or repeal of those unfunded mandates imposed upon municipalities and school districts.
Rep. Teschner (Graf 5) House Legislative 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 19, 1991✓SenateMay 21, 1991✓GovernorJul 5, 1991✓LawJul 5, 1991
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

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 28, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJun 30, 1991
HB 622-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to a debt management plan.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 3) House Ways and Means Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseApr 2, 1991✓SenateMay 29, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
HB 627-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the treatment of repeat DWI offenders.
Rep. Hultgren (Hills 1) House Judiciary Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 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✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateMay 29, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawSep 26, 1991
HB 64-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to the business profits tax, the real estate transfer tax, the communication services tax, relative to establishing a tax on nuclear station property and making an appropriation therefor, and appropriating funds for a tax expendi
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).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

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

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

Motion Failed 4–20 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Humphrey.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment

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

Motion Failed 4–20 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment

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

Motion Failed 4–20 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Humphrey.

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

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 29, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓Law
HB 649-FN (1991)Died
relative to the cigarette tax.
Rep. J. Chandler (Merr 1) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 15–9 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Heath.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseApr 2, 1991✓SenateMay 29, 1991✕GovernorJun 18, 1991✕LawJun 27, 1991
HB 65-FN-A (1991)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues and expenditures.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Appropriations Senate Finance State Government

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

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

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Colantuono.

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

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 11, 1991✓SenateMay 29, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
HB 669-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the borrowing authority of the state treasurer and relative to the industrial development authority and the housing finance authority.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 3) House Appropriations Senate Finance Housing

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

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 29, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓Law
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).

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 6, 1991✓SenateMay 29, 1991✓GovernorJun 24, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 727-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to DWI testing and commercial driver licenses.
Rep. Haynes (Rock 9) House Judiciary Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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✓HouseApr 11, 1991✓SenateMay 29, 1991✓GovernorJun 20, 1991✓LawJul 1, 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

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

✓IntroducedMar 7, 1991✓HouseMar 21, 1991✓SenateMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawAug 31, 1991
SB 181-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the number of winner take all bingo games allowed on one game date and establishing a committee to study certain gambling events.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 28, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓LawJun 28, 1991
SB 208-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the administration of the tax on legacies and successions and other tax laws relating to decedents.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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✓SenateMar 14, 1991✓HouseMay 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 28, 1991✓Law
SR 9 (1991)Adopted by Senate
affirming revenue estimates for fiscal years 1992 and 1993.
Sen. McLane (SD15)

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMay 29, 1991✓SenateMay 29, 1991