The Senate, Thursday, April 9, 1992

The Senate took up 46 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 16
Votes Taken
2 roll calls43 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 1130 (1992)Became Law
relative to ejecting persons from racetracks whose presence is inconsistent with proper conduct of a race meet, relative to unclaimed pari-mutuel pool tickets and extending the existing capital improvement and promotional fund for greyhoun
Rep. R. Kelley (Hills 13) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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✓HouseFeb 11, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓Law
HB 1142 (1992)Became Law
permitting the bank commissioner to delegate duties and responsibilities.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓HouseJan 30, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓LawMay 1, 1992
HB 1175 (1992)Died
creating a committee to study medical liability insurance in New Hampshire.
Rep. Asplund (Merr 10) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

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✓HouseFeb 19, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992Governor✕Law
HB 1191 (1992)Became Law
prohibiting insurance companies from nonrenewing a homeowner's policy solely on the basis that a claim has been filed.
Rep. Larochelle (Hills 38) 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✓HouseFeb 27, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 4, 1992✓LawMay 4, 1992
HB 1222-FN-LOCAL (1992)Became Law
authorizing schools to modify authorized regional enrollment area (AREA) agreements.
Rep. Burling (Sull 1) 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✓HouseFeb 27, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 4, 1992✓LawJul 3, 1992
HB 1295 (1992)Became Law
relative to rate modifications for individual accident and health insurance policies and relative to approval of certain motor vehicle warranty agreements and surety bonds.
Rep. Fair (Merr 7) 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✓HouseFeb 27, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓Law
HB 1330 (1992)Became Law
prohibiting certain credit card practices involving providers of travel services.
Rep. Rosen (Belk 9) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 27, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
HB 1339 (1992)Became Law
requiring the division of human services to report certain obligors to consumer reporting agencies.
Rep. Baldizar (Hills 22) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

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✓HouseFeb 11, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
HB 1347-A (1992)Became Law
designating money for the planning and design of a regional vocational education center in Milford.
Rep. D. Wheeler (Hills 10) House Public Works Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓HouseMar 3, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 6, 1992✓LawJul 5, 1992
HB 1374 (1992)Became Law
establishing a task force on women at risk for alcohol and other drug abuse during pregnancy.
Rep. Baldizar (Hills 22) 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✓HouseFeb 27, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓Law
HB 1390-FN (1992)Became Law
providing a 5 percent cost of living adjustment for teacher members of the retirement system and providing a 10 percent cost of living adjustment for teachers retired prior to July 1, 1957.
Rep. Pearson (Ches 15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓HouseMar 3, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓LawJun 30, 1992
HB 1407 (1992)Died
repealing laws relative to abortion.
Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 12–10 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✓HouseMar 3, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✕GovernorApr 16, 1992✕LawMay 27, 1992
HB 1408-FN-LOCAL (1992)Died
relative to technical changes in the unemployment compensation law and increasing the amount of taxable wages.
Rep. Skinner (Rock 21) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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✓HouseFeb 11, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992Governor✕LawJun 17, 1992
HB 1448 (1992)Became Law
relative to the loyalty oath for teachers.
Rep. Champagne (Ches 17) 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 19–3 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 27, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 4, 1992✓LawJul 3, 1992
HB 1449-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to the cost of publishing school laws.
Rep. Skinner (Rock 21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 11, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓LawJun 30, 1992
HB 1451-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to the transportation of pupils living within a certain distance from the school to which they are assigned.
Rep. Hoelzel (Rock 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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✓HouseFeb 19, 1992✓SenateApr 16, 1992✓GovernorMay 6, 1992✓LawJul 5, 1992
HB 1474-FN-A (1992)Became Law
relative to taxability of real estate transfers.
Rep. Ahrens (Hills 13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means 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✓HouseFeb 19, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawJul 1, 1992
HB 317-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to a minimum service retirement allowance for group II members and making an appropriation for administrative costs.
Rep. B. Gage (Rock 20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 6, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓LawJul 1, 1992
HB 321-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to small employer insurance and creating the position of life, accident and health actuary within the insurance department and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Fair (Merr 7) 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 3, 1991✓HouseJan 8, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓Law
HB 411 (1992)Became Law
relative to discrimination in the issuance of health insurance, access to group plans, and health insurance during adoption proceedings.
Rep. Parks (Straf 6) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance 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 3, 1991✓HouseJan 8, 1992✓SenateApr 14, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
HB 497-FN-A (1992)Became Law
relative to an equipment challenge grant program for vocational and technical education programs and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Arnold (Hills 33) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseJan 30, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 15, 1992✓LawJul 1, 1992
HB 504-FN (1992)Became Law
requiring licensure of medical utilization review entities.
Rep. Asplund (Merr 10) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Public and Mental Health

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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseJan 23, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 6, 1992✓LawJul 5, 1992
HB 632-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to administrative due process hearings concerning special education disputes and establishing a committee to study alternative methods of dispute resolution for the special education of educationally disabled students.
Rep. Skinner (Rock 21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseJan 14, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓Law
HCR 28 (1992)Adopted
urging the federal government to restore full funding for prescription drugs for veterans with service-related disabilities.
Rep. George Rubin House State-Federal Relations Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services State Government

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 6, 1992✓HouseMar 3, 1992✓SenateApr 21, 1992
SB 311 (1992)Became Law
exempting certified fire investigators and certain towing companies from licensure under the detective agencies and securities services act, changing the qualification for fire investigators and changing the date for renewal or reinstatem
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 4, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 4, 1992✓LawJul 3, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓Introduced✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 4, 1992✓LawJul 3, 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

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓Law
SB 340-FN (1992)Became Law
clarifying the definition of a school district.
Sen. Oleson (SD1) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓LawMay 1, 1992
SB 343 (1992)Became Law
relative to reconsideration of town meeting and school district meeting votes.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 19, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJul 12, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 4, 1992✓LawMay 4, 1992
SB 375 (1992)Became Law
allowing the division of parks and recreation to give rewards for information leading to the recovery of stolen division property.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Environment - Conservation

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 4, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJul 12, 1992
SB 377-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to penalties for mortgage brokers who fail to file annual reports.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks Banking and Finance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 4, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
SB 381 (1992)Became Law
relative to interest on escrow accounts.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorApr 29, 1992✓LawJul 1, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorApr 29, 1992✓LawJun 28, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 6, 1992✓Law
SB 418 (1992)Died
changing the title of juvenile services officers to juvenile probation-parole officers.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Executive Departments Children

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 13, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992Governor✕Law
SB 426-FN (1992)Became Law
establishing a task force to develop a strategy to train police, prosecutors and correctional personnel to successfully prevent, investigate and prosecute sexual assault cases.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 6, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorApr 29, 1992✓LawJun 28, 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

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 15, 1992✓LawJul 14, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓SenateFeb 20, 1992✓HouseApr 7, 1992✓GovernorMay 1, 1992✓LawMay 1, 1992