The Senate, Thursday, March 10, 1994

The Senate took up 66 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 8
Votes Taken
11 roll calls, 6 divisions61 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 506 (1994)Died
allowing matters of state or national concern to be placed on the official ballot used for the election of town officers.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Municipalities

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✕HouseApr 14, 1994Governor✕LawApr 14, 1994
SB 508-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
enabling New Hampshire cities and towns to join together to form multi-municipality industrial development authorities and exercise all of the powers and rights currently exercised only by cities.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Municipal and County Government 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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawAug 7, 1994
SB 518 (1994)Became Law
requiring health care providers to clearly state the benefits and services provided to enrollees and subscribers and relative to policy language simplification.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance 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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓Law
SB 520-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
relative to the adoption of an optional fiscal year and quarterly billing and collection of taxes by the city of Concord.
Rep. McLane House Municipal and County Government 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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓LawJul 23, 1994
SB 522-FN (1994)Died
requiring elected police officers to meet certain criminal history background requirements.
Sen. MacDonald (SD3) House Public Protection and Veterans 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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✕HouseApr 28, 1994Governor✕LawApr 28, 1994
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).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 28, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓Law
SB 529 (1994)Died
limiting liability of trappers for certain accidents involving domestic animals.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 15–7 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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕Law
SB 534 (1994)Became Law
relative to condominium common assessments.
Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks Housing

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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawJul 22, 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); a minority, 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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 28, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawMay 23, 1994
SB 556-LOCAL (1994)Died
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).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate 13–10 on a roll call

In the record: Take from Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 7–16 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
SB 557 (1994)Died
providing that out-of-state same-gender marriages shall not be recognized as valid in New Hampshire.
Sen. Wheeler (SD11) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate 14–9 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Wheeler.

In the record: Taken from the table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Wheeler.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
SB 567 (1994)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing the use of snares for the purposes of trapping.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and Recreation Study Committees and Commissions

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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994Governor✕Law
SB 569 (1994)Became Law
permitting the checking of traps at night subject to certain restrictions.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) 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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorMay 2, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
SB 573 (1994)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the relocation of abandoned manufactured homes within manufactured housing parks.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawMay 23, 1994
SB 588-FN (1994)Interim Study
relative to the issuance and renewal of drivers' licenses and the suspension of motor vehicle registrations and the privilege to drive.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation 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, 1994SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SB 602-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to defaults on payments of motor vehicle fines or court appearances.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Judiciary 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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorMay 6, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
SB 603 (1994)Became Law
relative to the definition and payment of salaried employees.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawAug 5, 1994
SB 615 (1994)Interim Study
relative to the use of repair plates.
Sen. Currier (SD7) Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation 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, 1994SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SB 623 (1994)Died
relative to the protection of freedom of speech on college campuses.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 11–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Colantuono.

In the record: Take from table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
SB 632-FN-A (1994)Died
establishing a pilot program to disseminate from the Pease International Trade Center trade information to promote international trade and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✕HouseMay 11, 1994Governor✕LawMay 11, 1994
SB 635 (1994)Died
requiring mass transportation to be considered before airport parking lots are approved for expansion.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
SB 639 (1994)Died
relative to medical records and the fee for retrieving medical record copies.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) 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 Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✕HouseApr 19, 1994Governor✕LawApr 19, 1994
SB 640-FN (1994)Interim Study
abolishing the advisory board of massage practitioners, establishing a regulatory board of massage practitioners, and specifying the board's duties, rulemaking authority, and fee collection procedures.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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✓SenateMar 10, 1994HouseApr 19, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SB 648-FN (1994)Died
amending the 10-year highway plan and requiring the department of transportation to construct northbound and southbound entrance and exit ramps on I-93 in the town of Thornton.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation 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 14, 1994Governor✕LawApr 14, 1994
SB 658 (1994)Became Law
regulating the practice of dental hygiene, including the issuance of licenses and fees.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
SB 664 (1994)Became Law
relative to laid off state employees whose positions are federally funded.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration 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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawJul 26, 1994
SB 681 (1994)Died
relative to fingerprinting and criminal record checks for newly hired school district employees.
Sen. Podles (SD16) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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 Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 8–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Shaheen.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 5586

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 10–12 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
SB 685 (1994)Became Law
relative to the rulemaking authority of the fire standards and training commission, including the authority to establish fees; granting municipalities options for fire department financing and property ownership; and changing the bureau of
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Public Protection and Veterans 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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓Law
SB 687 (1994)Died
relative to the duties of the legislative advisory committee on campaign financing statutes.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision 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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✕HouseApr 19, 1994Governor✕LawApr 19, 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).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
SB 715 (1994)Died
relative to the time period during which notice must be filed concerning the results of an alcohol concentration test.
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✕SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
SB 716-FN (1994)Died
relative to rules governing the evaluation of bids for the treatment and disposal of contaminated soil.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) 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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✕HouseMay 26, 1994Governor✕LawMay 26, 1994
SB 724 (1994)Became Law
relative to conspicuous notice in parking lots and garages stating that illegally parked cars are subject to towing.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Transportation Senate Public Affairs Motor Vehicles

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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJun 6, 1994
SB 725-FN (1994)Died
requiring the department of transportation to install traffic lights on U.S. Route 1 at the intersections with Washington Road and Lang Road in the town of Rye.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
SB 733-FN (1994)Became Law
requiring certification of athletic trainers, including fees for certification.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 2, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
SB 736-FN-A (1994)Became Law
relative to the taxation of grantor trusts.
Sen. McLane (SD15) House Ways and Means Senate Insurance Taxes - State

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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 28, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawMay 23, 1994
SB 740-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to employee leasing and making an appropriation therefor to the department of labor.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Ways and Means Senate Public Affairs

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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 17, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓Law
SB 746-FN (1994)Interim Study
relative to land fee increases in manufactured housing parks.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) Senate Public Affairs Housing

Senate Public Affairs 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, 1994SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SB 754-FN (1994)Became Law
directing the attorney general to pursue settlement of the Portsmouth, New Hampshire Naval Shipyard and inner Portsmouth Harbor border dispute between New Hampshire and Maine.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House State-Federal Relations Senate Interstate Cooperation

Senate Interstate Cooperation 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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 2, 1994✓LawJun 2, 1994
SB 756-FN-A (1994)Became Law
relative to the definitions of "gross receipts" and "public utility" for the calculation of the franchise tax with respect to the sale of gas.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Ways and Means 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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 2, 1994✓LawJun 2, 1994
SB 764-FN (1994)Died
requiring the department of transportation to maintain and plow an additional one-mile stretch of Tri-Cothic Road in the town of Ellsworth.
Sen. W. King (SD2) 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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✕HouseApr 14, 1994Governor✕LawApr 14, 1994
SB 765-FN-LOCAL (1994)Interim Study
relative to private utility companies and the payment of highway relocation costs.
Sen. Baldizar (SD12) Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation 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, 1994SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SB 777 (1994)Died
establishing a committee to study health care issues in New Hampshire.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✕HouseMay 5, 1994Governor✕LawMay 5, 1994
SB 779-FN (1994)Interim Study
revising the composition of the health services planning and review board and requiring the development of a state health plan.
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 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, 1994HouseApr 21, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SB 783-LOCAL (1994)Died
requiring bond issues to be placed on the official ballot.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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 9–12 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✕SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 1994
SB 789-FN-A-LOCAL (1994)Interim Study
establishing a health care authority.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) 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 Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994HouseApr 19, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SB 790 (1994)Became Law
relative to small power producers and establishing a legislative oversight committee to monitor and assess renegotiations between small power producers and Public Service Company of New Hampshire.
Sen. Hough (SD5) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJun 8, 1994
SB 791-FN-A (1994)Became Law
making certain appropriations to the department of health and human services, establishing a committee to study the feasibility of creating health care provider cooperative agreements, and establishing the New Hampshire health care reform
Sen. Hough (SD5) 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 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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓Law
SB 799 (1994)Died
eliminating straight ticket voting on the ballot.
Sen. J. King (SD18) Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL); a minority, 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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 12–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕Law
SB 802 (1994)Became Law
relative to real estate appraisers.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
SB 805 (1994)Became Law
reorganizing and making further amendments to the administrative procedure act.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Legislative Administration 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✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓LawAug 9, 1994
SB 808-LOCAL (1994)Interim Study
prohibiting cooperative school districts from making changes to their capital outlay and operational funding formulas from July 1, 1994, to July 1, 1997.
Sen. Hough (SD5) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP); a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 1994SenateMar 10, 1994HouseGovernor✕LawJun 22, 1994
SJR 1 (1994)Became Law
proclaiming 1993-1994 as university of New Hampshire year.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Education Senate Education

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

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorMay 6, 1994✓Law
SR 2 (1994)Adopted by Senate
requesting an opinion of the justices concerning the constitutionality of SB 661.
Sen. Eleanor Podles

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 10, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994