The Senate, Wednesday, May 11, 1994

The Senate took up 47 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
1 division46 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 1135 (1994)Became Law
relative to a study committee of resolution of family issues within the state court system.
Rep. Lown (Hills 14) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Russman.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Disnard.

In the record: Suspend Rules for reports

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓SenateMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 11, 1994✓LawJun 11, 1994
relative to lenders regulated by the banking department and relative to consumer credit transactions.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 19) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks Banking and Finance

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

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Disnard.

In the record: Suspend Rules for reports

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✕SenateMay 24, 1994Governor✕LawMay 24, 1994
HB 1158 (1994)Became Law
relative to the state's policy regarding the review and assessment of new health services and relative to the membership of the health services planning and review board.
Rep. R. Foster (Carr 10) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Public and Mental Health

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

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Disnard.

In the record: Suspend Rules for reports

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseJan 27, 1994✓SenateMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawAug 7, 1994
relative to fees charged for the registration of private pesticide applicators.
Rep. B. Hall (Hills 20) 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✓HouseMar 16, 1994✓SenateMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
HB 1187 (1994)Became Law
relative to the signature of manufactured housing park owners on deeds and the fee for such signature and relative to land fee increases in manufactured housing parks.

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✓HouseFeb 15, 1994✓SenateMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawAug 7, 1994
HB 1193 (1994)Became Law
amending the charter of St. Mary's Bank and relative to charter conversions by banks.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 3, 1994✓SenateMay 3, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawAug 7, 1994
HB 1231 (1994)Became Law
establishing a committee to oversee the site selection, design and construction of a New Hampshire law enforcement memorial.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Public Works Senate Public Affairs

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 15, 1994✓SenateMar 24, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawJun 9, 1994
HB 1283 (1994)Became Law
relative to transporting scrap metal.
Rep. Wall (Straf 9) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawSep 1, 1994
replacing the bank commissioner with the state treasurer as an ex officio voting member of the New Hamsphire retirement system board of trustees.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 19) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Banks Retirement

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

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Disnard.

In the record: Suspend Rules for reports

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994✓SenateMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
relative to approval of the goals and future conditions section of the master plan by the local legislative body.
Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Zoning and Planning

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 15, 1994✕SenateMay 24, 1994Governor✕LawMay 24, 1994
HB 1420 (1994)Became Law
relative to the sale of defective vehicles and vehicle leases which are not sales or security interests.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 19) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 3, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓Law
making communications of advanced registered nurse practitioners privileged, extending certain duties to ARNPs, relative to temporary licensure for certain registered nurse graduates, and establishing a study committee.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 16, 1994✓SenateApr 14, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓Law
establishing a committee to study the issue of health care provider cooperative agreements in New Hampshire.

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✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 11, 1994Governor✕Law
relative to the approval by the division of water supply and pollution control of plans for sewage disposal systems.
Rep. Kirby (Hills 24) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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✓SenateMay 11, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓LawJul 23, 1994
relative to the definition of "impact fee" for the purpose of innovative land use controls.
Rep. Senter (Rock 16) House Municipal and County Government Senate Economic Development Zoning and Planning

Senate Economic Development 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 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawAug 5, 1994
HB 1525 (1994)Became Law
relative to communications that constitute harassment.
Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 3, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
making a capital appropriation to the supreme court for the design of an administrative office building.
Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

Senate Capital Budget 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✓SenateMay 11, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
regarding victim and law enforcement access to certain confidential information regarding a juvenile offender.
Rep. A. Torr (Straf 12) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Children

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

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Disnard.

In the record: Suspend Rules for reports

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 17, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓SenateMay 11, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
requiring criminal history record and protective order checks for sales of handguns by dealers using a premium telephone service and making an appropriation therefor.

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

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Disnard.

In the record: Suspend Rules for reports

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a division

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseJan 6, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
relative to the profession of engineering.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Disnard.

In the record: Suspend Rules for reports

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseJan 5, 1994✕SenateMay 26, 1994Governor✕LawMay 26, 1994
relative to the highway and bridge betterment program and establishing a committee to examine the problems of an inadequate railroad overpass on NH 135 over the John's River in Dalton, New Hampshire.
Rep. J. Ward (Merr 12) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓HouseJan 11, 1994✓SenateMar 24, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawAug 7, 1994
in support of the free transfer of the former Pease Air Force Base.

Senate Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Disnard.

In the record: Suspend Rules for reports

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 11, 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.

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✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓Law
allowing the commissioner of the department of health and human services to settle small claims against the department.

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✓HouseMar 31, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
SB 558 (1994)Became Law
relative to imposing late payment fees on retail credit customers.

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 10, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
establishing a committee to study future directions for New Hampshire child care licensing policies.

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✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓LawJun 10, 1994
SB 585 (1994)Became Law
increasing penalties for certain acts of cruelty to animals.

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✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
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

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 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

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 15, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawMay 27, 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

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✓SenateJan 20, 1994✓HouseApr 14, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawJun 9, 1994
increasing the penalty for certain DWI offenses license revocation.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 15, 1994✕HouseMay 26, 1994Governor✕LawMay 26, 1994
changing the title of juvenile services officers to juvenile probation-parole officers, and changing the term "conditional release" to "juvenile probation."
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Children

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 3, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994Governor✕Law
relative to a pilot program concerning the use of deicing methods and alternatives.
Sen. Baldizar (SD12) House Public Works Senate Transportation

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 10, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawJul 26, 1994
relative to guardians ad litem appointed in child protection cases.
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 5, 1994✓SenateMar 22, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
requiring the public utilities commission to designate employees as staff advocates or decisional employees in adjudicative proceedings.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Public Affairs Energy and Utilities

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 22, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorJun 11, 1994✓Law
extending the duties of the convention center study committee.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Public Works Senate Economic Development

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 22, 1994✓HouseApr 19, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓LawJun 10, 1994
SB 719 (1994)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of implementing the recommendations of the Squam lakes watershed plan.
Sen. W. King (SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment 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✓SenateFeb 8, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 2, 1994✓LawJun 2, 1994
relative to signage on highways and signage fees.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Public Works Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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 10, 1994✓HouseApr 28, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJun 6, 1994
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.

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✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 2, 1994✓LawJun 2, 1994
establishing a revolving fund in the department of revenue administration for the education and training of municipal officers and employees and relative to the recognition of tax anticipation notes for the purpose of setting property tax rate

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 22, 1994✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJun 8, 1994
SB 763 (1994)Became Law
establishing an executive board for national and community service.

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✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓Law
relative to the utilization of electricity and natural gas for the generation of power to propel motor vehicles or mechanical contrivances on or over the ways.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment Energy and Utilities

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 19, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓Law
SB 805 (1994)Became Law
reorganizing and making further amendments to the administrative procedure act.

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✓HouseMay 5, 1994✓GovernorJun 10, 1994✓LawAug 9, 1994