The Senate, Thursday, June 29, 1995

The Senate took up 14 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
3 roll calls12 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 1-A (1995)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1996, and June 30, 1997.
Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedMar 9, 1995✓HouseApr 13, 1995✓SenateMay 18, 1995✓GovernorJul 3, 1995✓Law
HB 2-FN (1995)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues and expenditures.
Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) House Finance Senate Finance Children

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedMar 9, 1995✓HouseApr 13, 1995✓SenateMay 18, 1995✓GovernorJul 3, 1995✓Law
limiting liability of trappers for certain accidents involving domestic animals.

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseMar 16, 1995✕SenateJun 29, 1995Governor✕LawJun 29, 1995
HB 25-A (1995)Became Law
making appropriations for capital improvements and establishing a committee to oversee and set priorities for certain appropriations.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1995✓HouseApr 13, 1995✓SenateMay 18, 1995✓GovernorJul 3, 1995✓Law
allowing an extended term of imprisonment for offenses committed with a firearm.
Rep. Pepino (Hills 40) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✕SenateJun 29, 1995Governor✕LawJun 29, 1995
relative to revenue sharing for cities and towns.
Sen. J. King (SD18) Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJun 29, 1995HouseGovernor✕LawJun 29, 1995
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).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJun 29, 1995HouseGovernor✕LawJun 29, 1995
requiring the department of resources and economic development, the office of state planning, Pease development authority, and the business finance authority to make annual reports on their economic development programs and establishing ac

Override the Governor's Veto (Pass the bill despite the veto; needs two thirds in each chamber)

Motion Failed: Veto Sustained 4–20 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateMar 15, 1995✓HouseMay 9, 1995✕GovernorJun 19, 1995✕LawJun 29, 1995
establishing a committee to study the problems created by the presence of lead base paint and other lead base materials in dwelling units, the the availability of general liability insurance and the effects of limited tort reform on the availability of ge
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJun 29, 1995HouseGovernor✕LawJun 29, 1995
relative to coverage of taxicab operators under workers' compensation.
Sen. Podles (SD16) Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJun 29, 1995HouseGovernor✕LawJun 29, 1995
SR 10 (1995)Adopted by Senate
celebrating the 100th year of women serving in state legislatures.

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 29, 1995✓SenateJun 29, 1995
urging the governor, the chairman of the state board of education, and the commissioner of education to apply for and accept funding for education from the Goals 2000: Educate America Act.
Sen. Debora Pignatelli Education - General

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 9–15 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Pignatelli.

In the record: Take from table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓Introduced✕SenateJun 29, 1995