The Senate, Thursday, January 11, 1996

The Senate took up 19 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 2
Votes Taken
3 roll calls17 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 283 (1996)Died
relative to the application of state banking laws, relative to loan loss reserves, and repealing provisions regarding guaranty funds for savings banks and building and loan associations.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 19) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 4–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✕SenateJan 11, 1996Governor✕LawJan 11, 1996
HB 417 (1996)Became Law
relative to investments of public funds by trustees. Chapter])
Rep. D. Soucy (Hills 42) House Municipal and County Government Senate Banks Municipalities

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 16, 1995✓SenateJan 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 486-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to lease agreements for state equipment.
Rep. Sallada (Hills 4) House Finance Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseFeb 15, 1995✓SenateJan 11, 1996✓GovernorFeb 12, 1996✓LawApr 12, 1996
HB 594-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
requiring employers to report to the department of employment security the names of individuals hired or rehired, which information is used by the division of human services in child support enforcement and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseMar 30, 1995✕SenateJan 11, 1996Governor✕LawJan 11, 1996
SB 124-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
requiring the state to reimburse municipalities which have university system facilities for educating public school children who live in campus housing.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) Senate Public Affairs Housing

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 6–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJan 11, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawJan 11, 1996
SB 147-FN (1996)Died
relative to the reimbursement of cost of care by inmates and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 3–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJan 11, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawJan 11, 1996
SB 166-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
enacting the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA).
Rep. J. King Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 4–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 11–11 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✕SenateJan 11, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawJan 11, 1996
SB 175-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
allowing the city of Manchester to issue state-guaranteed bonds for a civic center and relative to the financing of Manchester airport.
Sen. Danais (SD20) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development

Senate Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedMay 11, 1995✓SenateJan 25, 1996✕HouseApr 17, 1996Governor✕LawApr 17, 1996
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 Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJan 11, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawJan 11, 1996
SB 49 (1996)Died
expanding the requirements for information to be included in least cost energy plans submitted by electric utilities to the public utilities commission.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJan 11, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawJan 11, 1996
SB 6-FN (1996)Died
relative to frivolous inmate litigation.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 3–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJan 11, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawJan 11, 1996
SB 7-FN-A (1996)Became Law
relative to kindergarten aid programs and making an appropriation therefor, and establishing a local education improvement assistance program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 7–0.

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

Motion Failed 7–17 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Larsen.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 4271

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateJan 11, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
SB 73 (1996)Died
relative to real estate brokers liens.
Sen. Stawasz (SD12) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateJan 11, 1996✕HouseApr 17, 1996Governor✕LawApr 17, 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 Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJan 11, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawJan 11, 1996
SJR 2 (1996)Died
urging the New Hampshire public utilities commission to urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to favorably consider certain privately owned electric utilities.
Sen. C. Jeanne Shaheen Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕SenateJan 11, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawJan 11, 1996
SR 2 (1996)Adopted by Senate
condemning the Nationalist Movement and its message of white supremacy, racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, and hatred.
Sen. Burton Cohen

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 11, 1996✓SenateJan 11, 1996