The Senate, Thursday, March 5, 1992

The Senate took up 52 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 9
Votes Taken
2 roll calls, 1 division53 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.

SB 302-FN-A (1992)Died
establishing a nonprofit corporation to guide the economic development of New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) Senate Economic Development Housing

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 308 (1992)Became Law
revising the business corporation act.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Business and Industry

Senate Judiciary recommended Without Recommendation.

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 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 14, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
SB 314-FN-A-LOCAL (1992)Became Law
making a supplemental appropriation for the board of tax and land appeals and increasing filing fees for appeals to the board.
Sen. Hough (SD5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓Law
SB 317-LOCAL (1992)Died
relative to siting manufactured housing in municipalities.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) Senate Public Affairs Housing

Senate Public Affairs recommended Without Recommendation.

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

Motion Failed 8–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Colantuono.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 328-FN (1992)Died
restoring funds to the university system.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 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 Economic Development 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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMay 7, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMay 7, 1992
SB 334-FN-A (1992)Became Law
authorizing the division of public health services to carry out a rabies surveillance to identify and gauge the threat to the public's health and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawMay 12, 1992
SB 335 (1992)Became Law
authorizing the board of marital mediator certification to establish and collect certification fees, certify certain applicants and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawMay 12, 1992
SB 336 (1992)Died
providing an exemption for the issuance of securities by certain established investment companies.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) Senate Banks

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 339 (1992)Became Law
relative to regulatory reform and transferring certain responsibilities relative to securities regulation from the department of justice to the secretary of state.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Judiciary

Senate Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Failed 9–13 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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓Law
SB 341 (1992)Died
relative to local industrial development authorities.
Sen. Oleson (SD1) Senate Economic Development Housing

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 347-LOCAL (1992)Died
expanding the role of the Dover Industrial Development Authority.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) Senate Economic Development

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 349-FN-A (1992)Died
making a supplemental appropriation to the joint promotional advertising program in the department of resources and economic development.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 351 (1992)Interim Study
prohibiting the sale of certain products containing phosphorus.
Sen. Russman (SD19) House Environment and Agriculture 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 14–4 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992HouseApr 22, 1992Governor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 354 (1992)Died
to create a government council on economic transition.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Economic Development

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 358 (1992)Died
relative to the industrial development authority study committee.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Economic Development

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 364-FN-A (1992)Died
establishing an inventor assistance program and continually appropriating a revolving fund.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Economic Development

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
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 Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 367 (1992)Became Law
authorizing the department of resources and economic development to sell the Nansen ski jump facility if no interest exists in the private sector to maintain and operate the facility.
Sen. Oleson (SD1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Environment - Conservation

Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 2, 1992✓GovernorApr 13, 1992✓LawJun 12, 1992
SB 369 (1992)Died
enabling municipalities to grant property tax incentives to new and expanding businesses and industries in the community.
Sen. Oleson (SD1) Senate Economic Development

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
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 Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 378 (1992)Became Law
transferring certain duties under the uniform reciprocal enforcement of support act from county attorneys to the division of human services and providing for a transition period for such transfer.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseMay 6, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓Law
SB 390 (1992)Died
establishing a revenue estimating conference which shall estimate anticipated state revenues.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Ways and Means Senate Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Internal Affairs 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✓SenateMar 5, 1992✕HouseApr 2, 1992Governor✕LawApr 2, 1992
SB 393 (1992)Became Law
relative to infrastructure development and making appropriations therefor.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Economic Development Senate Education

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✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 15, 1992✓Law
SB 402 (1992)Died
allowing mutual insurers to convert into stock insurance companies, regulating business transacted with producer controlled property/casualty insurance, and making other changes in the insurance laws.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 411-FN (1992)Died
relative to special education catastrophic aid.
Sen. Hough (SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992Governor✕Law
SB 414-FN (1992)Became Law
authorizing a pilot program in one county for investigative services for attorneys providing counsel to indigent defendants.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓LawJun 30, 1992
SB 415-FN-A (1992)Died
establishing an economic development matching grants program.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Economic Development

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 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

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 429 (1992)Became Law
relative to selecting engineers, architects, and surveyors by state agencies.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Capital Budget State Government

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓LawJun 30, 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 Finance 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

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 12, 1992✓LawJul 11, 1992
SB 438-FN-A (1992)Interim Study
relative to the department of transportation equipment inventory fund and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget 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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992HouseApr 22, 1992Governor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 441-FN-A (1992)Became Law
establishing a statewide enhanced 911 system, continually appropriating a special fund and making an appropriation for initial costs of the system.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments State Government

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 6, 1992✓Law
SB 443-FN (1992)Became Law
requiring the division for children and youth services to develop, implement and administer an automated case management system and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseMay 6, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawMay 12, 1992
SB 446-A (1992)Became Law
authorizing construction of exit 10 on the Spaulding turnpike from bonds previously authorized and changing the classification of the Salmon Falls Road in Rochester and Somersworth to class II.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget 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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawJul 1, 1992
SB 448-LOCAL (1992)Died
enabling municipalities to grant property tax credits to commercial enterprises making capital investments, increasing net employment, or undertaking research and development.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Economic Development

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 451-FN (1992)Died
to require public hearings on proposed agency rules which result in fee changes.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) Senate Executive Departments

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 452-FN-LOCAL (1992)Became Law
redistricting certain district courts.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 16, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓Law
SB 461-FN (1992)Died
relative to the New Hampshire port authority and creating a study committee to establish criteria for the merger of the Pease development authority and the port authority.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Economic Development

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕SenateMar 5, 1992HouseGovernor✕LawMar 5, 1992
SB 469-FN (1992)Interim Study
relative to service retirement allowances and continuing education conferences for retirement system board of trustees.
Sen. Bass (SD11) 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✓SenateMar 5, 1992HouseApr 7, 1992Governor✕LawJun 17, 1992
SB 473-FN-A (1992)Died
relative to a fund for organ transplantation and transferring responsibility from vocational rehabilitation to the division of human services.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✕HouseApr 22, 1992Governor✕LawApr 22, 1992
SR 23 (1992)Adopted by Senate
proclaiming Labor Day 1992 as "Help Yourself-Buy American Day".

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 5, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992