The Senate, Tuesday, March 28, 1995

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

Journal
Senate Journal 11
Votes Taken
2 roll calls43 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 102 (1995)Became Law
allowing towns to establish terms of office for police chiefs and police officers elected by towns.
Rep. J. Flanders (Rock 18) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseJan 26, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorApr 12, 1995✓LawJun 11, 1995
HB 117-FN (1995)Became Law
changing the name of the department of agriculture to the department of agriculture, markets, and food; clarifying the mission of the department and the responsibilities of the commissioner; and revising the composition and responsibilities of the agricu
Rep. Teschner (Graf 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration Agriculture

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 4, 1995✓HouseMar 2, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorMay 24, 1995✓LawJul 23, 1995
HB 176 (1995)Became Law
relative to the disciplinary, investigative, and subpoena powers of the board of chiropractic examiners and authorizing the board to impose civil penalties.
Rep. Dowd (Rock 13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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 4, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorMay 24, 1995✓LawJul 1, 1995
HB 179-FN-A (1995)Became Law
establishing the department of youth development services, abolishing the bureau of residential services, and relative to the reconstruction of a certain railroad overpass and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. W. McCarty (Hills 38) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseFeb 9, 1995✓SenateMay 11, 1995✓GovernorJun 5, 1995✓LawJul 1, 1995
HB 192 (1995)Became Law
changing the reporting dates for certification of assessments against public utilities by the public utilities commission.
Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

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 4, 1995✓HouseMar 2, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorApr 24, 1995✓Law
HB 196-LOCAL (1995)Became Law
permitting municipalities and counties to establish reserve funds for non-capital purposes and eliminating the necessity for municipalities and school districts to distinguish between capital reserve funds and publicly funded trust funds.
Rep. Stone (Rock 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseFeb 2, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorApr 12, 1995✓LawJun 11, 1995
HB 273 (1995)Became Law
clarifying the effective date of a law requiring municipalities to print expanded tax relief information on property tax bills.
Rep. Rogers (Merr 22) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 2, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorApr 12, 1995✓LawApr 12, 1995
HB 274 (1995)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of hauling solid waste by rail.
Rep. Connolly (Graf 1) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Environment recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✕SenateMar 28, 1995Governor✕LawMar 28, 1995
HB 298 (1995)Became Law
relative to the rulemaking authority of the police standards and training council and permitting the council to delegate certain powers and duties to the director of police standards and training.
Rep. Dyer (Hills 8) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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, 1995✓HouseMar 9, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorJun 1, 1995✓Law
HB 302-LOCAL (1995)Became Law
transferring jurisdiction over the town of Troy from the Jaffrey- Peterborough District Court to the Keene District Court.
Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) House Judiciary and Family Law 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, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorApr 12, 1995✓LawJan 1, 1996
HB 364 (1995)Became Law
relative to parking privileges for persons with walking disabilities.
Rep. Vaughn (Rock 35) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Motor Vehicles

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, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorApr 12, 1995✓LawJun 11, 1995
HB 381 (1995)Became Law
relative to the definition of crosswalk.
Rep. Keans (Straf 16) House Transportation 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, 1995✓HouseFeb 9, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorApr 18, 1995✓LawJun 17, 1995
HB 577-FN (1995)Became Law
altering the jurisdictional boundaries of the Northern Carroll County district court and the Plymouth-Lincoln district court.
Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) House Judiciary and Family Law 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, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorApr 12, 1995✓LawJan 1, 1996
HB 604-FN-LOCAL (1995)Became Law
abolishing the Pittsfield district court.
Rep. Lockwood (Merr 9) House Judiciary and Family Law 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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 12, 1995✓LawJun 12, 1995
HJR 2 (1995)Became Law
urging the members of the New Hampshire legislature to consider and support the recommendations of the Northern Forest Lands Council Study Committee.
Rep. David Scanlan House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓GovernorApr 12, 1995✓Law
SB 10-FN-A (1995)Died
establishing a committee to study the chancellor's office of the university system and related matters and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Finance 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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateApr 6, 1995✕HouseMay 2, 1995Governor✕LawMay 2, 1995
SB 100-FN (1995)Died
establishing a committee to study the possibility of requiring local planning board members to attend a basic land use planning course.
Sen. Stawasz (SD12) Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateMar 28, 1995HouseGovernor✕LawMar 28, 1995
SB 103-FN (1995)Became Law
relative to exemptions from the solid waste operating fee.
Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓HouseApr 25, 1995✓GovernorMay 16, 1995✓LawJul 15, 1995
SB 104-FN (1995)Became Law
allowing a liquor license and establishing a license fee for a billiards/pool hall.
Sen. Stawasz (SD12) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓HouseMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 1, 1995✓LawJun 1, 1995
SB 138-FN-A (1995)Became Law
relative to the rate of interest on overpayments and delinquencies on taxes administered by the department of revenue administration.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Finance Senate Executive Departments and Administration Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓HouseMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 19, 1995✓LawJul 1, 1997
SB 144-FN (1995)Died
relative to distribution of certain revenue to cities and towns.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 7–16 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. J King.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateMar 28, 1995HouseGovernor✕LawMar 28, 1995
SB 145-FN-A-LOCAL (1995)Died
relative to revenue sharing for cities and towns.
Sen. J. King (SD18) Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJun 29, 1995HouseGovernor✕LawJun 29, 1995
SB 153-A (1996)Died
adding the reconstruction of sections of U.S. Route 3/New Hampshire Route 11 in the towns of Belmont and Tilton to the state 10-year transportation plan.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

Senate Capital Budget 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, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✕HouseJan 3, 1996Governor✕LawJan 3, 1996
SB 167-FN (1996)Died
requiring any person applying for or renewing a driver's license to be checked through the National Crime Information Center for wanted felons and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems, as a precondition to issuance, andi
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Finance 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, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✕HouseJan 3, 1996Governor✕LawJan 3, 1996
SB 168-FN-A (1995)Became Law
requiring the public utilities commission to establish a procedure relative to economic development and retention rates, establishing a committee relative to retail wheeling and electric utility industry restructuring and making an approp
Sen. Rubens (SD5) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

Senate Finance 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, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓HouseMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 19, 1995✓Law
SB 169-A (1996)Died
relative to the design of the relocation and reconstruction of NH Route 140 in the town of Belmont and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

Senate Capital Budget 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, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✕HouseJan 3, 1996Governor✕LawJan 3, 1996
SB 3-FN-LOCAL (1995)Died
authorizing the sweepstakes commission and the pari-mutuel commission to establish video lottery games.
Sen. Currier (SD7) Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means 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, 1995✕SenateJun 29, 1995HouseGovernor✕LawJun 29, 1995
SB 43 (1996)Died
clarifying the types of public utility property which are subject to local property taxes.
Sen. F. King (SD1) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Colantuono.

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJan 11, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawJan 11, 1996
SB 8-FN-A (1995)Became Law
relative to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) House Finance Senate Interstate Cooperation

Senate Finance 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, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓HouseMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 1, 1995✓LawJun 1, 1995
SB 95-FN-A (1996)Died
relative to associate justices of the Manchester District Court and Nashua District Court.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary

Senate Finance 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, 1995✓SenateMar 28, 1995✕HouseJan 25, 1996Governor✕LawJan 25, 1996
SB 96-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
designating certain taxes and revenue to fund public kindergarten.
Sen. Larsen (SD15) 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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJan 11, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawJan 11, 1996
SCR 3 (1995)Adopted
adopting joint rules for the general court for the 1995-1996 sessions.
Sen. Thomas Stawasz Legislature

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓Introduced✓SenateMar 28, 1995✓HouseMar 16, 1995