The Senate, Thursday, January 20, 1994

The Senate took up 38 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal: Senate Journal 2
Votes Taken: 38 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 280 (1994)Died

relative to zoning requirements for family day care homes.

Rep. Karen Wadsworth House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Zoning and Planning

Senate Public Affairs 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 6, 1993✓HouseMar 3, 1993✕SenateMay 24, 1994Governor✕LawMay 24, 1994

HB 288 (1994)Died

relative to teacher representation on the New Hampshire retirement system board of trustees.

Rep. C. Jean (Hills 32) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Education Retirement

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 6, 1993✓HouseMar 11, 1993✕SenateMay 24, 1994Governor✕LawMay 24, 1994

HB 341 (1994)Died

relative to a small employer insurance availability act and standardized medical benefits forms.

Rep. Mercer (Hills 27) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseMar 17, 1993✕SenateJan 20, 1994Governor✕LawJan 20, 1994

HB 386 (1994)Died

establishing a committee to study the district court system.

Rep. Burling (Sull 1) House Judiciary 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 18, 1993✕SenateJan 20, 1994Governor✕LawJan 20, 1994

HB 591-FN-LOCAL (1994)Became Law

authorizing counties and municipalities to allow payment of local taxes, fees and other charges by credit card.

Rep. Dunn (Merr 24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓HouseMar 3, 1993✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓GovernorFeb 7, 1994✓LawApr 8, 1994

SB 126 (1994)Died

continuing the Lamprey regional solid waste cooperative.

Sen. Shaheen (SD21) Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateJan 20, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJan 20, 1994

SB 128 (1994)Became Law

relative to the recodification of the forestry laws.

Sen. McLane (SD15) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseApr 28, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawMay 27, 1994

SB 136-FN-A-LOCAL (1994)Died

establishing the New Hampshire education innovation fund and making an appropriation therefor.

Sen. Russman (SD19) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateJan 20, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJan 20, 1994

SB 140-FN-A (1994)Died

requiring the department of environmental services to design and propose a water use permit program for future implementation and making an appropriation therefor.

Sen. Russman (SD19) Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateJan 20, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJan 20, 1994

SB 149-FN (1994)Became Law

relative to land surveying by individual proprietors, corporations or partnerships.

Sen. Currier (SD7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 16, 1993✓HouseJan 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawAug 7, 1994

SB 184-FN-A-LOCAL (1994)Died

imposing a surcharge on tipping fees at private solid waste landfills and continually appropriating a fund to the governor's office of energy and community services.

Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateJan 20, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJan 20, 1994

SB 189-FN (1994)Died

allowing the housing finance authority to issue guarantees of certain home mortgage loans to help provide housing security.

Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Banks Housing

Senate Banks recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateJan 20, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJan 20, 1994

SB 214-FN-LOCAL (1994)Became Law

requiring municipalities to give notice to property taxpayers of their right to seek tax abatements, tax exemptions and other forms of tax relief.

Sen. McLane (SD15) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public Affairs 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✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorApr 28, 1994✓Law

SB 226-FN (1994)Interim Study

relative to special number plates for reserve members.

Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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✓SenateJan 20, 1994HouseApr 14, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994

SB 238-FN (1994)Died

permitting the transportation of manufactured housing which is up to 16 feet wide.

Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Transportation Housing

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateJan 20, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJan 20, 1994

SB 507-FN-LOCAL (1994)Died

increasing fees for bail commissioners.

Sen. Wheeler (SD11) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✕HouseMar 31, 1994Governor✕LawMar 31, 1994

SB 512-FN (1994)Interim Study

authorizing a New Hampshire Pearl Harbor survivor special number plate.

Sen. Baldizar (SD12) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994HouseApr 14, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994

SB 513 (1994)Died

requiring the sweepstakes commission to use instant lottery tickets made from recycled materials.

Sen. Russman (SD19) House Regulated Revenues Senate Environment Gambling

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✕HouseApr 14, 1994Governor✕LawApr 14, 1994

SB 524 (1994)Became Law

relative to the rulemaking authority of the pesticide control board and the labeling of pesticides.

Sen. Delahunty (SD22) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Agriculture

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseMar 31, 1994✓GovernorApr 22, 1994✓LawJun 21, 1994

SB 525 (1994)Became Law

relative to medicare supplemental insurance.

Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseApr 28, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995

SB 526 (1994)Became Law

relative to risk retention groups not chartered in New Hampshire.

Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseApr 28, 1994✓GovernorMay 11, 1994✓LawJul 10, 1994

SB 536 (1994)Became Law

relative to appropriations for the expansion of the port of Portsmouth.

Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Public Works Senate Economic Development

Senate Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseMar 31, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓LawMay 24, 1994

SB 538 (1994)Became Law

establishing a state freshwater fish.

Sen. Baldizar (SD12) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation 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 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawAug 7, 1994

SB 539 (1994)Became Law

establishing a committee to study the issue of exclusivity contracts between health care insurers and health care providers.

Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 28, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawMay 23, 1994

SB 542 (1994)Died

increasing the penalty for certain automobile offenses.

Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✕HouseMay 5, 1994Governor✕LawMay 5, 1994

SB 550-FN (1994)Interim Study

relative to fees for filing documents with the insurance department.

Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994HouseMar 31, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994

SB 561 (1994)Became Law

limiting the right of seizure, setoff, or attachment against an individual retirement account or a simplified employee pension.

Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Judiciary Senate 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 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseMar 31, 1994✓GovernorApr 28, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995

SB 563 (1994)Became Law

exempting motorcycles manufactured prior to January 1, 1973, from the requirement that they be equipped with directional signals.

Sen. Currier (SD7) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorMay 6, 1994✓LawJul 5, 1994

SB 572-FN (1994)Became Law

relative to maximum benefit limitations under the New Hampshire retirement system.

Sen. Shaheen (SD21) 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 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓LawMay 24, 1994

SB 574 (1994)Became Law

relative to credit for reinsurance.

Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorMay 6, 1994✓LawJul 5, 1994

SB 58 (1994)Died

allowing multiple employers to consolidate employment and wage information for purposes of unemployment compensation contributions.

Sen. Fraser (SD4) Senate Insurance

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✕SenateJan 20, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJan 20, 1994

SB 59 (1994)Died

relative to the privacy act.

Sen. Podles (SD16) House Judiciary 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 7, 1993✓SenateFeb 4, 1993✕HouseFeb 3, 1994Governor✕LawFeb 3, 1994

SB 592 (1994)Became Law

making a technical correction to the regulation of the height of a motor vehicle body and chassis and prohibiting the display of expired number plates.

Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawJun 9, 1994

SB 594-FN (1994)Became Law

relative to the supplemental liquor license for veterans' clubs and social clubs and the fee for such license; liquor hours of sale; purchases by the liquor commission; payments to on-sale or off-sale licensees by holders of beverage manufact

Sen. Podles (SD16) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawJul 26, 1994

SB 63 (1994)Died

relative to impoundment of motor vehicles in which an act of prostitution has occurred.

Sen. Bourque (SD20) 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✕SenateJan 20, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJan 20, 1994

SB 641-FN (1994)Became Law

relative to group II retirement system membership for full-time marine patrol officers in the division of safety services.

Sen. Shaheen (SD21) 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 5, 1994✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994

SB 90 (1994)Became Law

relative to child support enforcement and child support payments.

Sen. Podles (SD16) 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).

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✓SenateFeb 3, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995

SB 99 (1994)Died

relative to private charitable trust funds.

Sen. Podles (SD16) Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✕SenateJan 20, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJan 20, 1994