The Senate, Thursday, April 15, 1993

The Senate took up 56 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 14
Votes Taken
1 roll call58 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 191 (1993)Died
establishing a committee to study physician liability with regard to charitable medical care.
Rep. Amidon (Hills 9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseFeb 11, 1993✕SenateApr 15, 1993Governor✕LawApr 15, 1993
HB 208 (1993)Died
relative to protecting personal privacy.
Rep. Ferguson (Hills 13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseFeb 11, 1993✕SenateApr 15, 1993Governor✕LawApr 15, 1993
HB 53-FN-A (1993)Became Law
repealing the credit to the business profits tax for payment of the nuclear property tax, repealing the nonseverability of the credit to the business profits tax, and reinstating the franchise tax on electric utilities.
Rep. Gross (Merr 18) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 25, 1993✓HouseApr 13, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓GovernorApr 16, 1993✓LawApr 16, 1993
HB 578 (1993)Died
repealing the requirement that grandparents pay all costs arising out of petitions for visitation with their grandchildren.
Rep. McGuirk (Ches 1) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓HouseMar 3, 1993✕SenateApr 15, 1993Governor✕LawApr 15, 1993
SB 103 (1993)Became Law
relative to the construction of exit 10 on the Spaulding turnpike.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) 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 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 4, 1993✓GovernorJun 15, 1993✓LawAug 14, 1993
SB 11 (1993)Became Law
allowing 15-year-old persons to bus tables in dining rooms.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 17, 1993✓HouseApr 13, 1993✓GovernorApr 29, 1993✓LawApr 29, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 8, 1993✓GovernorApr 29, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
SB 137-FN-LOCAL (1993)Died
requiring municipalities to pay back to the state 50 percent of the moneys given to the municipalities as school building aid if the municipalities decide to use the buildings for purposes other than educational purposes.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) House Appropriations Senate Education Education - General

Senate Capital Budget 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 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✕HouseMay 11, 1993Governor✕LawMay 11, 1993
SB 138-FN-LOCAL (1993)Died
to return general fund surpluses to the cities and towns.
Sen. Baldizar (SD12) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateApr 15, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawApr 15, 1993
SB 14 (1993)Became Law
relative to package deals sponsored by liquor licensees.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 17, 1993✓HouseApr 8, 1993✓GovernorApr 29, 1993✓LawApr 29, 1993
SB 145-FN (1993)Became Law
relative to liquor licenses for full service restaurants and to fees for supplemental cocktail lounge licenses for caterers.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Senate Ways and Means 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 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 4, 1993✓GovernorJun 16, 1993✓LawAug 15, 1993
SB 148 (1993)Became Law
making appropriations nonlapsing for regional vocational education tuition and transportation, and allowing the Kearsarge regional school district to hold its 1994 and 1995 annual meetings in such places as the officers deem appropriate.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) 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 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 18, 1993✓GovernorJun 9, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
SB 154-A (1993)Became Law
relative to constructing regional vocational centers and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. D. Wheeler (SD11) House Public Works Senate Education

Senate Education recommended Without Recommendation.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 18, 1993✓GovernorJun 15, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
SB 156-FN-A (1993)Became Law
relative to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Appropriations Senate Appropriations

Senate Appropriations 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✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 10, 1993✓LawJun 10, 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 voice vote

✓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 voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 24, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
SB 162-FN-LOCAL (1994)Died
authorizing the sweepstakes commission to establish video lottery games.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means 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✓SenateApr 15, 1993✕HouseJan 5, 1994Governor✕LawJan 5, 1994
SB 166 (1993)Died
requiring the department of transportation to continue with the Hillsborough reconstruction bypass project.
Sen. Currier (SD7) 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 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✕HouseMay 11, 1993Governor✕LawMay 11, 1993
SB 169-FN-A (1993)Became Law
enhancing the capability of the department of environmental services to perform environmental site assessment and remediation reviews required by lenders for the transfer of real property, creating a groundwater management permit fee to funds
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 21, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1993
SB 170-FN-A-LOCAL (1993)Became Law
relative to the distribution of meals and rooms tax revenue and establishing a minimum annual amount to be appropriated for revenue distribution to cities and towns.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJul 2, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1994
SB 176-FN-A-LOCAL (1993)Died
relative to kindergarten programs in local school districts and requiring an appropriation therefor.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Appropriations 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✓SenateApr 15, 1993✕HouseMay 20, 1993Governor✕LawMay 20, 1993
SB 177-FN (1993)Became Law
requiring the commissioner of transportation to widen Sagamore Creek bridge on U.S. Route 1 in the city of Portsmouth.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Capital Budget 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 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 4, 1993✓GovernorJun 9, 1993✓LawJun 9, 1993
SB 178-FN (1993)Became Law
allowing the state to acquire rail properties for other transportation purposes, including recreational trails and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation 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 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 15, 1993✓LawAug 14, 1993
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 voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 24, 1993✓LawAug 23, 1993
SB 197-FN (1993)Became Law
implementing Title V of the Clean Air Act.
Sen. Russman (SD19) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

Senate Appropriations 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✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 24, 1993✓LawJun 24, 1993
SB 2-FN (1993)Became Law
redesignating a portion of New Hampshire Route 51 as New Hampshire Route 101.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Public Works Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 11, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawJun 23, 1993
SB 201-FN-LOCAL (1993)Died
determining how supplemental allowances shall be granted for retirement system members.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateApr 15, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawApr 15, 1993
SB 206-FN-A-LOCAL (1993)Died
imposing a supplemental tobacco tax and beer and liquor tax to fund a mandatory kindergarten program.
Sen. Lamirande (SD1) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means 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

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

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2380

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✕SenateMay 25, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawMay 25, 1993
SB 215-FN (1994)Died
providing a cost of living adjustment for group II permanent firemen members of 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 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✕HouseJan 5, 1994Governor✕LawJan 5, 1994
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 13, 1993✓GovernorMay 17, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
SB 228-FN-A (1994)Died
relative to the rate of interest on overpayments and delinquencies on taxes administered by the department of revenue administration.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Mclane.

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateFeb 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 10, 1994
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 Appropriations 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✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 20, 1993✓GovernorJun 23, 1993✓LawJul 1, 1994
SB 236-FN-A (1994)Died
allowing a tax credit against the business profits tax for certain businesses.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Economic Development 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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✕HouseJan 11, 1994Governor✕LawJan 11, 1994
SB 29-FN-A (1993)Died
making an appropriation to the department of postsecondary technical education to support a pilot satellite program in Haverhill to promote north country economic 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 7, 1993✕SenateApr 15, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawApr 15, 1993
SB 30-FN-A (1993)Died
making appropriations for meals on wheels and other programs in the division of elderly and adult services.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) Senate Appropriations

Senate Appropriations recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateApr 15, 1993HouseGovernor✕LawApr 15, 1993
SB 44 (1993)Became Law
adding to the membership of the emergency shelter commission and the Christa McAuliffe planetarium commission.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 17, 1993✓HouseApr 8, 1993✓GovernorMay 17, 1993✓LawJul 16, 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 Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓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 voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 11, 1993✓GovernorJun 29, 1993✓LawJun 29, 1993
SB 93-FN-A (1993)Became Law
relative to the National Science Foundation's statewide systemic initiatives program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Hough (SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993✓HouseMay 11, 1993✓GovernorJun 10, 1993✓LawJul 1, 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 Appropriations 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✓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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateMar 4, 1993✓HouseApr 13, 1993✓GovernorMay 4, 1993✓LawJan 1, 1994
SR 8 (1993)Adopted by Senate
affirming the Senate's position in passing HB 53-FN-A.
Sen. C. Jeanne Shaheen

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedApr 15, 1993✓SenateApr 15, 1993