The Senate, Thursday, March 4, 1993

The Senate took up 45 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 8
Votes Taken
5 roll calls, 8 divisions35 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 187-FN (1993)Became Law
authorizing the division of public health services to charge fees for copies of data or statistical information.
Rep. Marion Copenhaver House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseFeb 11, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓GovernorMar 26, 1993✓LawMay 25, 1993
SB 101-LOCAL (1993)Died
allowing local governments to share tax revenues arising from economic development.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateMar 4, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1993
SB 112 (1993)Became Law
prohibiting a defendant in a sexual assault case from bringing certain civil actions against the victim and permitting victim impact statements prior to any plea bargain agreement.
Rep. Shaheen House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary 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 7, 1993✓SenateJun 8, 1993✓HouseJun 29, 1993✓GovernorJul 6, 1993✓LawAug 5, 1993
SB 116 (1993)Became Law
relative to reporting of treatment or assistance given to victims of domestic abuse and requiring physicians and hospitals to use domestic violence protocol as adopted by the department of justice.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) 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 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 8, 1993✓GovernorApr 29, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
SB 155 (1993)Died
relative to the creation of a bi-state commission for economic security.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Interstate Cooperation

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateMar 4, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1993
SB 157-LOCAL (1993)Died
allowing municipalities to form economic development regions and create regional revenue bonds.
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 7, 1993✕SenateMar 4, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1993
SB 158 (1993)Became Law
relative to economic security, establishing a housing security guarantee program and continually appropriating a special fund.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Economic Development Housing

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 division

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJul 3, 1993✓LawSep 1, 1993
SB 159 (1993)Became Law
relative to technological development and relative to inventor assistance and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Economic Development Senate Economic Development

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 division

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 24, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
SB 161-FN-A (1993)Died
establishing an economic development matching grants program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. W. King (SD2) 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 7, 1993✕SenateMar 4, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1993
SB 179-FN-A (1993)Died
creating a government council on economic transition and a credit against the business profits tax for conversion of defense production to civilian production.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Economic Development Taxes - State

Senate Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateMar 4, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1993
SB 191-FN (1993)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire real estate practice act.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993✓GovernorJul 1, 1993✓Law
SB 196 (1993)Became Law
relative to municipal economic development, establishing a committee to study regional and local economic development, and establishing an economic development matching grants program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Economic Development Senate Economic Development

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 division

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 24, 1993✓LawAug 23, 1993
SB 210-FN (1993)Became Law
relative to the division for children and youth services confidentiality statutes.
Sen. McLane (SD15) 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 13–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseMay 18, 1993✓GovernorJul 3, 1993✓LawSep 1, 1993
SB 212-FN-A (1993)Died
establishing a housing security guarantee program and continually appropriating a special fund.
Sen. McLane (SD15) Senate Banks Housing

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateMar 4, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1993
SB 217-FN (1993)Became Law
clarifying the laws relative to guardianship and expanding a guardian's powers.
Sen. J. King (SD18) 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 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 13, 1993✓GovernorMay 17, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
SB 218-FN (1993)Died
relative to the child protection act.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Children

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

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 15–6 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseMay 13, 1993✕GovernorJul 2, 1993✕LawSep 15, 1993
SB 220-FN-LOCAL (1993)Became Law
relative to criminal history checks for school personnel, applicants for certification or renewal, and contracted personnel.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Education Senate Judiciary Education - General

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 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
SB 224-FN (1993)Became Law
relative to the statewide education improvement and assessment program.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA); a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 12–11 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Majority Committee Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseMay 18, 1993✓GovernorJun 22, 1993✓LawJun 22, 1993
SB 231-FN-A-LOCAL (1993)Became Law
relative to lead poisoning and control and continually appropriating a fund to the director of public health services.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) 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 Re-refer to Committee.

Committee Report re-ref

Motion Failed 9–12 on a roll call

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a division

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1994
SB 232-FN-A (1993)Died
relative to inventor assistance and making an appropriation therefor.
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 7, 1993✕SenateMar 4, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1993
SB 233-FN (1993)Died
authorizing the Pease development authority to issue qualified tax-exempt private activity bonds.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) 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 7, 1993✕SenateMar 4, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1993
SB 242-FN (1993)Died
relative to capital access and the business finance authority.
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 7, 1993✕SenateMar 4, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1993
SB 248-FN-A (1993)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of locating a convention center, conference complex, sports stadium or combination center in New Hampshire.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House 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

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 22, 1993✓GovernorJun 9, 1993✓LawJun 9, 1993
SB 36-FN-A (1993)Died
establishing a customized training program for economic growth and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) 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 7, 1993✕SenateMar 4, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1993
SB 62 (1993)Became Law
establishing a committee to study child support issues.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 22, 1993✓GovernorJun 15, 1993✓LawJun 15, 1993
SB 68 (1994)Interim Study
establishing a challenge grant to restore and preserve the Nansen ski jump facility.
Sen. Lamirande (SD1) House Public Works Senate Economic Development

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 division

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993HouseJan 5, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SB 71 (1993)Died
establishing a committee to study regional planning and economic development.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Economic Development 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 7, 1993✕SenateMar 4, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1993
SB 79 (1993)Became Law
also known as the "Kimberly Goss Act", limiting persons arrested for a violent offense while on parole or probation for a similar offense from receiving bail.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Corrections and Criminal Justice 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 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 29, 1993✓GovernorJun 15, 1993✓LawAug 14, 1993
SB 86-FN-A (1993)Died
requiring a performance audit of the department of resources and economic development and of the office of state planning and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Economic Development

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 division

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateApr 15, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawApr 15, 1993
SB 87 (1993)Became Law
relative to capital access and the business finance authority and capital formation; and relative to ambulatory care clinics.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Economic Development Senate Economic Development Housing

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 division

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 11, 1993✓GovernorJun 29, 1993✓LawJun 29, 1993
SB 88 (1993)Died
relative to bonding for economic development projects.
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 7, 1993✕SenateMar 4, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1993
SB 94 (1993)Became Law
relative to workforce development, making an appropriation to support a pilot satellite program in Haverhill, establishing a job training program, and making an appropriation therefor, and establishing a study committee to assess the impac
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 division

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJul 2, 1993✓LawJul 2, 1993
SB 98 (1993)Became Law
relative to fees charged for processing and approval of residential mortgage loan applications.
Sen. W. King (SD2) 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 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 13, 1993✓GovernorMay 4, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
SR 5 (1993)Adopted by Senate
requesting an opinion of the justices concerning the constitutionality of SB 61.
Sen. Eleanor Podles

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 4, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993
SR 6 (1993)Adopted by Senate
requesting an opinion of the justices on SB 112.
Sen. C. Jeanne Shaheen

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 4, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993