The Senate, Tuesday, April 26, 1994

The Senate took up 21 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 13
Votes Taken
2 roll calls, 1 division20 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 1233 (1994)Became Law
making an employer liable for lost employee benefits and employee obligations caused by the employer's untimely payments and making a plan administrator liable for failing to meet certain employee notification requirements.
Rep. Allen (Hills 1) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

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✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 26, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
HB 1319-FN-A-LOCAL (1994)Died
requiring the state to fully fund the Augenblick formula by FY 1996.
Rep. Burling (Sull 1) House Appropriations Senate Fin Div

Senate Fin Div recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lovejoy.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 6165

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 14–10 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Blaisdell.

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 16, 1994✓SenateApr 26, 1994✕GovernorMay 23, 1994✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1377 (1994)Became Law
requiring an optometrist or ophthalmologist to release prescriptions for replacement contact lenses, and setting certain fees for certain out-of-state business registration and renewal.
Rep. Braiterman (Merr 3) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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 voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateApr 26, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawJul 22, 1994
HB 1476-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
relative to certain definitions under the environmental laws, municipal liability and the tax sale and lien process, and the liability of owners of hazardous waste facilities.
Rep. K. Rogers (Merr 22) House Municipal and County Government Senate Environment

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✓HouseMar 10, 1994✓SenateApr 26, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓LawJul 23, 1994
HB 1509 (1994)Became Law
exempting persons participating in an American Water Ski Association event from the wearing of certain personal flotation devices.
Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18) House Transportation Senate Wildlife and Recreation Environment - Conservation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 26, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓LawMay 24, 1994
HB 1518-A (1994)Became Law
requiring the department of transportation to redesign and reconstruct a portion of exit 6 on the Spaulding turnpike from funds previously appropriated.
Rep. F. Torr (Straf 12) 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 division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
HB 377 (1994)Became Law
allowing persons 21 years of age or older to transport partially consumed bottles of table wine purchased with full course meals from on-sale licensed establishments.
Rep. M. Holt (Hills 26) House Transportation Senate Transportation Liquor and Beer

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseFeb 15, 1994✓SenateApr 26, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawJul 22, 1994
SB 534 (1994)Became Law
relative to condominium common assessments.
Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks Housing

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawJul 22, 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

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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 10, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994Governor✕Law
SB 634 (1994)Became Law
establishing a committee to study and promote the use of non-motorized transportation.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 3, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓LawJul 23, 1994
SB 647 (1994)Became Law
relative to compulsory attendance.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorMay 11, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
SB 688-LOCAL (1994)Became 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.
Sen. Bourque (SD20) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Taxes - Local

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 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 16, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawJun 9, 1994
SB 690 (1994)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of involving the university system of New Hampshire with the training of state employees.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓SenateFeb 8, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawMay 23, 1994