The Senate, Tuesday, February 15, 1994

The Senate took up 32 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 6
Votes Taken
5 roll calls, 5 divisions24 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.

SB 509 (1994)Died
increasing the penalties for DWI convictions.
Sen. Podles (SD16) 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 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 15, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1994
SB 562 (1994)Became Law
relative to self-defense as a proper purpose for issuance of a license to carry a pistol or revolver and relative to the scope of the license.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Judiciary

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

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

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 14–9 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 15, 1994✓HouseApr 28, 1994✓GovernorJun 2, 1994✓Law
SB 577-FN-LOCAL (1994)Died
relative to licenses to carry loaded pistols and revolvers.
Sen. Wheeler (SD11) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 22–1 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 15, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1994
SB 583 (1994)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of issuing special license plates to nonprofit conservation organizations and using the proceeds from the fees to benefit nonprofit conservation organizations.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Transportation Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 15, 1994✕HouseApr 19, 1994Governor✕LawApr 19, 1994
SB 584 (1994)Died
relative to the use of certain motorized craft on Hermit Lake in Sanbornton.
Sen. W. King (SD2) Senate Wildlife and Recreation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 15, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1994
SB 589 (1994)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the powers of fiduciaries in environmental matters.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Judiciary Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 15, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJun 8, 1994
SB 591 (1994)Became Law
relative to notification of aerial pesticide application.
Sen. Lamirande (SD1) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Agriculture

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 15, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawMay 27, 1994
SB 605 (1994)Became Law
relative to driving a motor vehicle after license revocation or suspension.
Sen. MacDonald (SD3) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 15, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
SB 608 (1994)Died
increasing the penalty for certain DWI offenses license revocation.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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✓SenateFeb 15, 1994✕HouseMay 26, 1994Governor✕LawMay 26, 1994
SB 624 (1994)Interim Study
requiring that the technical rules of evidence be applied in child abuse and neglect cases.
Sen. Wheeler (SD11) Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994SenateFeb 15, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SB 655-FN-A (1994)Became Law
relative to conducting a forest inventory analysis on New Hampshire forest lands and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawAug 8, 1994
SB 660 (1994)Became Law
relative to settlements on behalf of minors.
Sen. Podles (SD16) 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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 15, 1994✓HouseMar 31, 1994✓GovernorApr 22, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
SB 667-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to guardians ad litem appointed in child protection cases.
Sen. Podles (SD16) 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 division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
SB 704-FN (1994)Died
excluding certain persons incarcerated for negligent homicide as a result of DWI from eligibility for parole as low-risk, non-violent prisoners.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 15, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1994
SB 708-FN (1994)Died
permitting the aquaculture of oysters and the use of live bait for the purpose of taking fish on Lake Sunapee.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Environment Fish & Game

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 division

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 15, 1994✕HouseMay 5, 1994Governor✕LawMay 5, 1994
SB 712 (1994)Died
prohibiting the healthy kids corporation insurance plan from funding abortions.
Sen. Wheeler (SD11) Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 15–8 on a roll call

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
SB 720 (1994)Died
requiring the advisory committee on shore fisheries to assume responsibility for developing shellfish management strategies.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 15, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1994
SB 738-FN-LOCAL (1994)Died
establishing a procedure for the emancipation of minors.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) 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 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 15, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1994
SB 755-FN-A (1994)Died
allowing business profits tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Ways and Means Senate Environment Taxes - State

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 division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✕HouseMay 11, 1994Governor✕LawMay 11, 1994
SB 776 (1994)Died
creating a committee to determine the total cost to the state for health care for its citizens.
Sen. J. King (SD18) 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 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 15, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1994
SB 778 (1994)Died
establishing a committee to determine whether resources are available in the university system of New Hampshire which could be used towards a goal of universal health care in New Hampshire.
Sen. J. King (SD18) 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 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 15, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1994
SB 782-FN (1994)Died
relative to workplace safety under the workers' compensation law.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 15, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 15, 1994
SB 784 (1994)Died
establishing a committee to study alternatives to the secure commitment of both male and female juveniles adjudicated delinquent pursuant to RSA 169-B.
Sen. J. King (SD18) 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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 15, 1994✕HouseApr 14, 1994Governor✕LawApr 14, 1994
SB 786-FN-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
allowing manufacturers and dealers to sell certain motor vehicles in New Hampshire.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Environment and Agriculture 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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 15, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorApr 22, 1994✓LawApr 22, 1994
SB 797 (1994)Died
repealing the ability of state agencies to be exempt from the purchase of recycled paper products.
Sen. Russman (SD19) House Executive Departments and Administration 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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 15, 1994✕HouseApr 19, 1994Governor✕LawApr 19, 1994
SB 800-FN (1994)Became Law
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).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 20–3 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 15, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995