The Senate, Thursday, February 13, 1992

The Senate took up 32 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 6
Votes Taken
4 roll calls29 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 1053-A (1992)Became Law
relative to state revenues and expenditures.
Rep. Gross (Merr 16) House Appropriations 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 21–1 on a roll call

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Delahunty.

In the record: Suspend Rules for 3rd reading

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓HouseJan 30, 1992✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓GovernorFeb 24, 1992✓LawFeb 24, 1992
SB 312-FN (1992)Died
relative to mandatory testing for health care providers and certain patients for communicable diseases.
Sen. Humphrey (SD17) Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 10–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Bass.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 8–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Humphrey.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 13, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 13, 1992
SB 316 (1992)Became Law
establishing a committee to study cable television rates and the possibility of introducing competition into the marketplace in order to lower rates.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Affairs 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

✓Introduced✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 4, 1992✓LawJul 3, 1992
SB 332 (1992)Died
authorizing a municipality to issue bonds to pay the costs of the cleanup of superfund hazardous waste sites.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMay 7, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMay 7, 1992
SB 336 (1992)Died
providing an exemption for the issuance of securities by certain established investment companies.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) Senate Banks

Senate Banks 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 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 340-FN (1992)Became Law
clarifying the definition of a school district.
Sen. Oleson (SD1) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓LawMay 1, 1992
SB 344-FN (1992)Died
relative to filing fees for multiple tax abatement applications filed with the board of tax and land appeals.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 13, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 13, 1992
SB 345-FN (1992)Died
requiring reimbursement of certain filing fees paid to the board of tax and land appeals.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 13, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 13, 1992
SB 357-FN (1992)Died
prohibiting licensure by any state agency or board where an outstanding court default or bench warrant has been issued and making license application fees non-refundable.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

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 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✕HouseApr 2, 1992Governor✕LawApr 2, 1992
SB 362 (1992)Became Law
redefining proprietary medicines to include nonprescription medicines and exempting non-pharmacy retail stores and outlets from classification as pharmacies for the purpose of RSA 318.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments

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 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓HouseApr 16, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
SB 363 (1992)Became Law
relative to health insurance coverage of autologous bone marrow transplants in the treatment of breast cancer.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Interim Study (IS).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
SB 366-FN (1992)Died
enabling the retirement system board of trustees to invest retirement system assets in participation with commercial entities licensed by the small business administration.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Insurance Banking and Finance

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 371 (1992)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of year-round schools.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education 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 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 4, 1992✓LawMay 4, 1992
SB 383 (1992)Became Law
establishing a committee to recommend a method of screening school district applicants for employment for felony convictions.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Education

Senate Education 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 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorApr 29, 1992✓LawJun 28, 1992
SB 387 (1992)Became Law
authorizing legally constituted boards and commissions which are created for the purpose of state historic site restoration the option of retaining ownership of any historic site furnishings which they acquire with other than state funds.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House State Institutions and Housing Senate Executive Departments

Senate Executive Departments recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorApr 20, 1992✓LawJun 19, 1992
SB 411-FN (1992)Died
relative to special education catastrophic aid.
Sen. Hough (SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992Governor✕Law
SB 419-FN (1992)Died
relative to a parental choice in education program.
Sen. Humphrey (SD17) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992SenateFeb 20, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 427-FN (1992)Became Law
requiring the registration of sexual offenders.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) 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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
SB 431-FN-LOCAL (1992)Died
creating liens in favor of health maintenance organizations for certain benefits provided.
Sen. McLane (SD15) Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 13, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 13, 1992
SB 434-FN-LOCAL (1992)Died
relative to an education program.
Sen. Heath (SD3) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 13, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 13, 1992
SB 435-FN (1992)Interim Study
relative to temporary, seasonal and part-time state employees.
Sen. Currier (SD7) Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance 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 8, 1992SenateFeb 13, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 442-FN (1992)Died
requiring the state to agree in negotiations to provide less than 100 percent coverage of medical expenses and to pay no more than 80 percent of health insurance premiums for current and retired state employees.
Sen. Humphrey (SD17) Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Failed 5–15 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Humphrey.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 13, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 13, 1992
SB 449-FN-A (1992)Died
relative to venture capital and a tax credit against the business profits tax.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Interim Study (IS).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/19/1992

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 19, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 19, 1992
SB 457-FN (1992)Died
relative to sale of beverages by beverage manufacturers.
Sen. Russman (SD19) Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/19/1992

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMay 7, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMay 7, 1992
SB 458-FN-A (1992)Died
creating a credit against the business profits tax for conversion of defense production to civilian production.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Interim Study (IS).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/19/1992

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 19, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 19, 1992
SB 465-FN-A (1992)Died
relative to charitable gambling.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to 02/19/1992

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 19, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 19, 1992