The Senate, Thursday, February 20, 1992

The Senate took up 42 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 8
Votes Taken
3 roll calls36 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.

CACR 30 (1992)Died
relating to election of federal and state representatives. providing that the terms of office for the members of the United States Congress from New Hampshire and for the members of the New Hampshire house and senate shall be limited to 12 yea
Sen. Humphrey (SD17) Senate Public Affairs Constitutional Amendments

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

3rd reading fails

Motion Failed 11–11 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMay 7, 1992HouseVoters
HB 1328-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to the fiscal responsibilities of the county commissioners and the county convention for capital expenditures in Rockingham county.
Rep. W. McCain (Rock 11) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Counties

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓HouseJan 30, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓GovernorMar 20, 1992✓LawMay 19, 1992
HB 379-FN (1992)Died
relative to advertising devices within highway rights-of-way.
Rep. R. Johnson (Rock 1) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✕GovernorMar 10, 1992✕LawApr 2, 1992
SB 300 (1992)Became Law
reapportioning the New Hampshire congressional districts.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Internal Affairs Elections

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 20, 1992✓HouseMar 19, 1992✓GovernorMar 27, 1992✓LawMar 27, 1992
SB 319 (1992)Became Law
increasing medicaid eligibility for pregnant women and infants.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Appropriations Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseMay 6, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓LawJul 1, 1992
SB 320 (1992)Died
relative to political advertising by candidates.
Sen. Bass (SD11) Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Indefinitely Postpone (Kill the bill and bar its subject for the term)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 20, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 20, 1992
SB 322 (1992)Died
establishing a committee to study the effectiveness of the laws decommissioning nuclear power plants.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✕HouseApr 7, 1992Governor✕LawApr 7, 1992
SB 324 (1992)Became Law
establishing a commission on the family and permitting Jewish Rabbis who are not citizens of the United States to solemnize marriages.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓Law
SB 325 (1992)Died
encouraging water companies to work with municipal customers to develop water conservation measures prior to the imposition of rate increases.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 20, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 20, 1992
SB 327 (1992)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the effects of substance abuse on health care and economic costs of the state.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) 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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 16, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawJul 11, 1992
SB 329 (1992)Died
authorizing the New Hampshire housing finance authority to assist tenants when a manufactured housing park is undergoing condominium conversion.
Sen. Pressly (SD12) House State Institutions and Housing Senate Public Affairs Housing

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✕HouseApr 7, 1992Governor✕LawApr 7, 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).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMay 7, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMay 7, 1992
SB 342 (1992)Became Law
relative to resisting arrest or detention.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary 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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorApr 20, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
SB 355 (1992)Became Law
requiring that deposits for the purchase or other disposition of manufactured housing be held in escrow accounts.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House State Institutions and Housing Senate Public Affairs Housing

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 16, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawMay 12, 1992
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 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 20, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
SB 373 (1992)Died
allowing the filing of the ULOR-C form for Rule 504 securities offerings in New Hampshire.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 379-FN (1992)Died
changing the eligible age for free use of recreation areas from 65 to 70 and extending this privilege to all qualifying individuals.
Sen. McLane (SD15) Senate Wildlife and Recreation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Indefinitely Postpone (Kill the bill and bar its subject for the term)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 20, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 20, 1992
SB 405-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to driver attitude training for repeat and habitual offenders.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 6, 1992✓Law
SB 412-FN-LOCAL (1992)Interim Study
relative to signage by nonprofit organizations in zoned commercial or industrial areas.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992HouseMar 26, 1992Governor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 417-FN (1992)Died
requiring notification of associated costs of converting fuel heating systems and allowing recovery for costs of removal of leaking residential tanks from the oil discharge and disposal cleanup fund.
Sen. Heath (SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Currier.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

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 20, 1992✕HouseApr 2, 1992Governor✕LawApr 2, 1992
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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992SenateFeb 20, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 423-FN (1992)Died
establishing a study committee on financial management of public funds.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Banks Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Currier.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 428-FN (1992)Became Law
designating segments of the Connecticut River for the rivers management and protection program, reclassifying a segment of the Contoocook River, allowing existing hydroelectric facilities to maintain operations, and requiring the establish
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

Senate Environment 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 20, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 15, 1992✓LawJul 14, 1992
SB 436-FN-LOCAL (1992)Became Law
relative to the property tax exemption for the blind.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Taxes - Local

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawJul 11, 1992
SB 437-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire Dental Service Corporation.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Ways and Means Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Currier.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
SB 439-FN (1992)Died
relative to the maximum contaminant levels allowed in public water systems and prohibiting permits to be issued for any well to be drilled within a 3-mile radius of any superfund or hazardous waste site.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 20, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 20, 1992
SB 440-FN (1992)Died
relative to water conservation strategy for community water suppliers.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

Senate Environment 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 20, 1992✕HouseApr 2, 1992Governor✕LawApr 2, 1992
SB 445-FN (1992)Died
establishing a committee to study issues relating to the fishing industry.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Fish and Game Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Currier.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

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 20, 1992✕HouseApr 22, 1992Governor✕LawApr 22, 1992
SB 453-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to involuntary commitment procedures.
Sen. Russman (SD19) 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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 16, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawOct 1, 1992
SB 457-FN (1992)Died
relative to sale of beverages by beverage manufacturers.
Sen. Russman (SD19) Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMay 7, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMay 7, 1992
SB 459-FN (1992)Died
limiting increases in electric rates.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Currier.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 11–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Hollingworth.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✕HouseMar 26, 1992Governor✕LawMar 26, 1992
SB 462-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to optional allowances and beneficiaries under the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance 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 20, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 6, 1992✓LawJul 1, 1992
SB 467-FN-LOCAL (1992)Became Law
requiring evidence of tax payment for the moving of a building or structure.
Sen. Delahunty (SD22) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓LawMay 1, 1992
SB 468-FN (1992)Died
relative to the authority of the ethics committee and relative to reporting gifts and honorariums.
Sen. Bass (SD11) Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs 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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMay 7, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMay 7, 1992
SB 470-FN-LOCAL (1992)Died
relative to using electronic monitoring devices and community supervision as an alternative to prison.
Sen. Humphrey (SD17) 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 20, 1992✕HouseApr 7, 1992Governor✕LawApr 7, 1992
SB 471-FN (1992)Became Law
authorizing child day care to certain AFDC clients.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 6, 1992✓LawJul 1, 1992
SCR 12 (1992)Died
concerning the constitution of the United States.
Sen. Susan McLane Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 18–6 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateFeb 20, 1992House