The Senate, Wednesday, February 16, 1994

The Senate took up 60 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 7
Votes Taken
3 roll calls, 12 divisions45 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.

requiring that a part-time state employee be paid for sick leave accumulated after the equivalent of 6 months of employment.
Sen. McLane (SD15) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
SB 505 (1994)Interim Study
establishing a study committee to review the statutory provisions relative to compulsory school attendance.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994HouseApr 14, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SB 516 (1994)Became Law
making it a violation to fail to render aid when requested by a law enforcement officer who requires aid in a criminal case or an emergency situation.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) 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 16, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
SB 523 (1994)Became Law
establishing a committee to study patient access to information about health care providers and the quality assurance process and allowing nonprofit agencies serving disabled persons to apply for walking disability placards.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓Law
SB 527 (1994)Became Law
relative to terms of legislative members of the state board of claims.

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawJul 22, 1994
relative to the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the purpose of financing the acquisition and origination of educational loans and providing for indemnification of board members, officers, and employees of the higher education and health facil
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorMay 6, 1994✓LawJul 5, 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).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 28, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawMay 23, 1994
limiting rights of reversion relative to real property.
Sen. Russman (SD19) House Judiciary Senate Economic Development Property - Real and Personal

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✕HouseMar 31, 1994Governor✕LawMar 31, 1994
relative to the requirements for sprinkler systems.

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseMar 31, 1994✓GovernorApr 28, 1994✓LawJun 27, 1994
SB 551 (1994)Interim Study
requiring a lending institution to notify the mortgagor or obligor prior to selling a mortgage or note on a consumer loan.
Sen. Lamirande (SD1) Senate Banks

Senate Banks 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 16, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
permitting property tax abatements for persons who reside in a municipality which has no public high school.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

Senate Ways and Means 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, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
requiring participating districts in AREA school systems to negotiate withdrawal plans.
Sen. Disnard (SD8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✕HouseApr 19, 1994Governor✕LawApr 19, 1994
relative to the definition of "good cause" for the purpose of property tax abatements.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) 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 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 16, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
modifying the dental practice act.

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawAug 5, 1994
SB 576 (1994)Became Law
relative to disease control.

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
establishing a committee to study future directions for New Hampshire child care licensing policies.

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓LawJun 10, 1994
changing the name of Civil Rights Day to Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) 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✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✕HouseGovernor✕Law
providing extended terms of imprisonment for certain DWI offenses.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) 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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✕HouseMay 5, 1994Governor✕LawMay 5, 1994
relative to the penalty for habitual offenders convicted of driving while intoxicated and home confinement.
Sen. Podles (SD16) 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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✕HouseApr 28, 1994Governor✕LawApr 28, 1994
abolishing certain state agency positions when current employees have left the positions, unless the general court reestablishes the positions.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Appropriations Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✕HouseApr 19, 1994Governor✕LawApr 19, 1994
relative to the state guarantee of bonds issued by the business finance authority.
Sen. Currier (SD7) 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 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 16, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
relative to examining the feasibility of building a civic/exposition center in Manchester and making an appropriation therefor.

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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✕HouseApr 19, 1994Governor✕LawApr 19, 1994
requiring the state to accept the Union Leader building and authorizing the commissioner of administrative services to determine how the real estate shall be renovated for use as a court facility and for additional state office space.
Sen. Wheeler (SD11) Senate Capital Budget

Senate Capital Budget recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 16, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
SB 647 (1994)Became Law
relative to compulsory attendance.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) 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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorMay 11, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
SB 659-FN-A (1994)Interim Study
relative to the Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Bear Brook state park and providing consolidated warehousing and workshop facilities for the department of resources and economic development and making an appropriation therefor.

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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994HouseMay 5, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
preventing strategic lawsuits against public participation.
Sen. Podles (SD16) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary 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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994SenateFeb 16, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SB 663 (1994)Interim Study
relative to wiretapping.
Sen. Baldizar (SD12) 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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994HouseMay 5, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
prohibiting the use of per capita income or personal income as a basis for determining costs of capital outlay and operation in cooperative school districts.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 7–16 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lovejoy.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 16, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
making technical corrections to the securities laws, relative to fees for securities registration, and reinstating the charter of the Union International Corporation.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks Banking and Finance

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 division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✓HouseMay 17, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓Law
relative to redemption of property subject to tax liens for the elderly and disabled and inserting certain references with regard to the exemption for the totally and permanently disabled.

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawJun 9, 1994
SB 705 (1994)Interim Study
providing that in domestic cases there shall be a presumption that it is in the best interest of a child to have regular, unsupervised visits with both parents.
Sen. Wheeler (SD11) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

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 16, 1994HouseApr 28, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
changing the interest rate on delinquent property taxes and subsequent taxes.
Sen. Russman (SD19) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994HouseGovernor✕Law
requiring the director of the division of human services to submit a proposal for expanding the emergency assistance program under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act to include certain non-AFDC eligible households.

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 division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✓HouseApr 21, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓LawJun 10, 1994
providing incentive aid for public kindergarten programs, establishing a committee to review the maximization of revenues from programs administered by the New Hampshire sweepstakes commission, and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Lamirande (SD1) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✕HouseApr 19, 1994Governor✕LawApr 19, 1994
allowing high school credit for community service, changing the maximum compulsory school attendance age from 16 to 18 years of age, changing the school entry enrollment date, and allowing certain children with disabilities to get work certificates.
Rep. Lamirande Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Lamirande.

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994SenateFeb 16, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
allowing political subdivisions to impose an interest charge on certain delinquent state obligations.
Sen. J. King (SD18) Senate Ways and Means

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 division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateMar 22, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 22, 1994
authorizing the state board of education to adopt rules relative to private education programs and making private educators subject to certain education laws.
Sen. Wheeler (SD11) 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 5, 1994✕SenateFeb 16, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 16, 1994
relative to promoting economic self-sufficiency for families receiving AFDC and making an appropriation therefor.

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 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✕GovernorJun 7, 1994✕LawJun 22, 1994
requiring the house ways and means committee to study the state's tax credit incentives.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Ways and Means Senate Education Taxes - State

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 division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJun 6, 1994
relative to a civil filing fee surcharge for civil legal assistance to low-income persons.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA); a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✕GovernorJun 8, 1994✕LawJun 22, 1994
relative to child support and making an appropriation therefor.

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 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
dividing any budget surplus between the revenue stabilization reserve account and state aid to education.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Appropriations Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 19–4 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✕HouseApr 19, 1994Governor✕LawApr 19, 1994
SB 773-FN-A (1994)Interim Study
clarifying the applicability of the real estate transfer tax.
Sen. Delahunty (SD22) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994HouseMay 11, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SB 780 (1994)Became Law
expanding the membership and extending the reporting deadline for the task force coordinating resources addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment at postsecondary institutions.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Education Senate Education

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseMar 31, 1994✓GovernorApr 22, 1994✓LawApr 22, 1994
allowing the state board of education to solicit funds to implement character and citizenship education.
Sen. J. King (SD18) 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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✕HouseMay 11, 1994Governor✕LawMay 11, 1994
SB 798 (1994)Became Law
increasing the exemption amount from attachment and execution for certain personal property.
Sen. J. King (SD18) 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✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseMar 31, 1994✓GovernorApr 22, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
SB 802 (1994)Became Law
relative to real estate appraisers.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
SB 803 (1994)Became Law
relative to land surveyor licensing examinations.

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawJul 22, 1994