The Senate, Thursday, April 23, 1992

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

Journal
Senate Journal 20
Votes Taken
2 roll calls44 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 1005 (1992)Became Law
relative to the reapportionment of house districts within cities and the election of delegates to state party conventions.
Rep. Cowenhoven (Hills 9) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Internal Affairs Elections

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

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 20, 1992✓HouseMar 4, 1992✓SenateApr 23, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawMay 12, 1992
HB 1117 (1992)Became Law
relative to the minimum age requirements for liquor license applicants, relative to employing minors in licensed establishments, and relative to games and amusements on the premises of on-sale licensees.
Rep. Behrens (Sull 3) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 6, 1992✓SenateApr 14, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJul 12, 1992
HB 1136 (1992)Became Law
relative to the regulation of small loans and second mortgage home loans.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 19, 1992✓SenateApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJul 12, 1992
HB 1138 (1992)Became Law
relative to the board of trust company incorporation's consideration of petitions for incorporation of savings banks.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks Banking and Finance

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 8, 1992✓HouseJan 30, 1992✓SenateApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJul 12, 1992
HB 1211 (1992)Died
permitting public employees to file an unfair labor practice complaint after a certain time without exhausting administrative remedies.
Rep. Melnick (Rock 23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments Employment

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 8, 1992✓HouseMar 3, 1992✕SenateMay 6, 1992Governor✕LawMay 6, 1992
HB 1255-FN (1992)Became Law
requiring the director of the sweepstakes commission to study the current operation of bingo games and sale of lucky 7 tickets.
Rep. Rosencrantz (Rock 15) 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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 11, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓LawMay 18, 1992
HB 1278-FN-LOCAL (1992)Became Law
permitting towns to make bylaws for refuse disposal in specifically-designated bags and altering district court procedure for levying fines against bylaws violators.
Rep. Bradley (Carr 6) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 19, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
HB 1314 (1992)Died
establishing a committee to study the need for a public corporation to finance and operate environmental projects for the benefit of the state and making changes in certain water laws.
Rep. Lewis (Merr 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

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 8, 1992✓HouseMar 4, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992Governor✕LawJun 17, 1992
HB 1329-FN-LOCAL (1992)Became Law
relative to payments of annual budget funds to village districts and relative to the Sugar Hill annual town meeting.
Rep. Golden (Belk 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 27, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓LawMay 18, 1992
HB 1344-LOCAL (1992)Became Law
requiring the house environment and agriculture and the senate environment committees to review the laws relative to solid waste management and authorizing a municipality to issue bonds to pay the costs of the cleanup of superfund hazardo
Rep. Burnham (Ches 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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 8, 1992✓HouseMar 3, 1992✓SenateApr 16, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓LawMay 18, 1992
HB 1357 (1992)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the concept of in-home care as an alternative to institutionalized care, allowing residential care facilities to be participating institutions under the law relative to the New Hampshire higher educational
Rep. K. Foster (Ches 17) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 19, 1992✓SenateApr 16, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓LawJul 17, 1992
HB 1376-FN-LOCAL (1992)Became Law
relative to water pollution, including requiring the department of environmental services to assume 20 percent of eligible costs of the North Conway Water Precinct sewer system project, making an appropriation for cost payments, relative t
Rep. Allard (Carr 2) House Appropriations Senate Capital Budget Environment - Administration

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 8, 1992✓HouseMar 4, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓Law
HB 1382 (1992)Became Law
requiring all sellers of property to fully disclose information relative to private water supplies and septic and sewage disposal systems, relative to drainage pools, exempting homeowners associations from certain registration requirements
Rep. Dowling (Rock 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Property - Real and Personal

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 12, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓Law
HB 1396-FN (1992)Became Law
authorizing municipalities to incur debt in the form of bonds guaranteed by the state of New Hampshire to assist municipalities, towns, cities, counties or districts to close landfills and to clean up certain hazardous waste sites.
Rep. Chambers (Graf 12) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 20, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓LawMay 18, 1992
HB 1400-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
Rep. Markley (Graf 6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 13, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
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

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 11, 1992✓SenateApr 9, 1992Governor✕LawJun 17, 1992
HB 1439 (1992)Became Law
instituting a motor vehicle emissions inspection program and requiring a study of diesel and other vehicles.
Rep. E. Greene (Rock 18) House Environment and Agriculture 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 8, 1992✓HouseMar 3, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawMay 13, 1992
HB 1455-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to motor vehicle laws, including suspension of wholesale motor vehicle dealer's registration, hanging disability placards, other technical changes, and relative to nonresident automobile insurance.
Rep. Haynes (Rock 9) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 12, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓Law
HB 1466-FN (1992)Died
modifying the advisory council on unemployment compensation.
Rep. Maviglio (Belk 1) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 11, 1992✓SenateApr 21, 1992Governor✕LawJun 17, 1992
HB 1468-FN-LOCAL (1992)Became Law
relative to special education catastrophic aid.
Rep. W. Riley (Ches 5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 8, 1992✓HouseMar 4, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓Law
HB 1491-FN-LOCAL (1992)Became Law
requiring professional fundraisers for police, law enforcement and firefighters' associations to register with and be regulated by the department of justice, increasing the amount of the registration fee, solicitation fee and bond, and making technical am
Rep. Hager (Merr 21) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Judiciary

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 27, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJul 1, 1992
HB 1493-A (1992)Became Law
increasing the appropriation to the east-west highway study and extending the study deadline.
Rep. Frechette (Straf 8) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget 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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓HouseMar 5, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓LawMay 18, 1992
HB 1495-FN (1992)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the management of New Hampshire tidal waters and related issues.
Rep. Drake (Rock 18) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

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 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 11, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawMay 13, 1992
HB 264-FN-A (1992)Became Law
placing hazardous waste transporter permit application fees in the hazardous waste cleanup fund, requiring notification of associated costs of converting fuel heating systems, restricting the filling of liquefied petroleum gas containers,r
Rep. E. Greene (Rock 18) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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✓HouseJan 30, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓Law
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

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✓HouseJan 30, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 15, 1992✓LawJul 1, 1992
HB 591 (1992)Became Law
reapportioning the state house of representatives and the state senate districts.
Rep. Burns (Coos 5) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 21–2 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Fraser.

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. Russman.

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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Heath.

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 4, 1992✓SenateApr 23, 1992✓GovernorMay 4, 1992✓LawMay 4, 1992
HB 646-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to the disposal of certain solid waste products and leaf and yard waste.
Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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✓HouseJan 14, 1992✓SenateApr 16, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
HB 675-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to DWI penalties while operating a motor vehicle, OHRV, or boat, or while transporting a child, and establishing that fines for summonses for motor vehicle violations for which a plea may be made by mail be paid to the division of mo
Rep. R. Foster (Carr 4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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✓HouseJan 8, 1992✓SenateApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 14, 1992✓Law
HB 689-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to implied consent and administrative motor vehicle license suspension.
Rep. Spencer (Straf 4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

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 3, 1992✓SenateApr 21, 1992✓GovernorMay 14, 1992✓LawJul 13, 1992
HB 758-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to the right to privacy act.
Rep. Martling (Straf 4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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✓HouseJan 8, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓LawJul 17, 1992
HB 778-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to the laws against discrimination.
Rep. L. Johnson (Hills 37) House State Institutions and Housing Senate Public Affairs Discrimination

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✓HouseJan 16, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓Law
SB 304-FN-A (1992)Became Law
relative to business assistance and institutional arrangements.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Economic Development Senate Economic Development

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 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓Law
SB 308 (1992)Became Law
revising the business corporation act.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Business and Industry

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 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 14, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
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

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 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 18, 1992✓Law
SB 346 (1992)Became Law
relative to certain orders of protection and to certain restraining orders and requiring arrest for certain violations of such restraining orders and modifying the definition of household member.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) 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 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawJan 1, 1993
SB 348 (1992)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the present and future needs of the correctional system.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Judiciary Senate Executive Departments 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 19, 1992✓HouseApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawJul 11, 1992
SB 376-FN-A (1992)Became Law
relative to congregate services programs.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Finance

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 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 13, 1992✓LawJun 30, 1992
SB 393 (1992)Became Law
relative to infrastructure development and making appropriations therefor.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Economic Development Senate Education

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 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 15, 1992✓Law
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

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✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 6, 1992✓Law
SB 450-FN (1992)Became Law
relative to capital formation.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Economic Development Senate Economic Development

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 8, 1992✓SenateMar 5, 1992✓HouseApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 15, 1992✓Law