The Senate, Wednesday, March 6, 1996

The Senate took up 38 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 10
Votes Taken
5 roll calls36 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.

CACR 34 (1996)Died
relating to amending the New Hampshire constitution to provide that registers of probate be appointed instead of elected. providing that registers of probate shall be appointed instead of elected.
Sen. Russman (SD19) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Constitutional Amendments

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 3, 1996✕SenateMar 6, 1996HouseVoters
SB 501 (1996)Became Law
repealing a requirement for keeping records of sales of pistols and revolvers and repealing provisions relative to the purchase of shotguns and rifles in contiguous states and by nonresidents.
Sen. Rodeschin (SD8) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Fish and Game/Recreation

Senate Fish and Game/Recreation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 4–3; a minority, 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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 7, 1996✓HouseApr 2, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓LawJul 14, 1996
SB 504 (1996)Died
relative to the legal killing of certain dogs.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Public Affairs Animals

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Colantuono.

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMar 6, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
SB 507 (1996)Died
relative to the New Hampshire real estate practice act.
Sen. Stawasz (SD12) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✕HouseApr 17, 1996Governor✕LawApr 17, 1996
SB 511 (1996)Became Law
regulating business practices among motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 6–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseMay 8, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 514 (1996)Died
relative to the definition of personal watercraft and authorizing certain residents to petition the commissioner of safety to allow the use of personal watercraft on previously restricted water bodies.
Sen. Johnson (SD3) House Transportation Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Environment - Conservation

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

In the record: Take from Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–9 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✕HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawApr 18, 1996
SB 517-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to assessments against owners of property in central business districts.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 6–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 521-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
establishing a civic center commission to operate a civic and trade center in the city of Concord.
Sen. Larsen (SD15) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Economic Development

Senate Economic Development 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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJun 3, 1996
SB 524 (1996)Became Law
relative to filing of reports or inventories with the probate court by guardians, fiduciaries, and executors; adopting the uniform disclaimer of property interests act; and relative to jurisdiction of family division courts.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Senate Judiciary 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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 525 (1996)Became Law
relative to declaratory judgments.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary 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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
SB 531 (1996)Died
relative to the possession of firearms by persons convicted of violent misdemeanors.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 20–4 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMar 6, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
SB 533 (1996)Became Law
relative to economic development and retention rates.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJun 3, 1996
SB 545 (1996)Became Law
relative to the powers of city councils.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Municipal and County Government Senate Judiciary Municipalities

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–1.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 7, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 548-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to accidental death benefits for group I and group II members in the New Hampshire retirement system and relative to the definition of earnable compensation.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance 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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJun 30, 1996
SB 563 (1996)Died
relative to prejudgment interest in civil actions.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Judiciary

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMar 6, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
SB 568-FN (1996)Died
requiring the house and senate calendars to be made available on the largest nonprofit public computer network (Internet).
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Legislative Administration 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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✕HouseApr 17, 1996Governor✕LawApr 17, 1996
SB 576-LOCAL (1996)Interim Study
permitting telecommunications public utilities to provide services at rates lower than those fixed by its schedules of general application to public and private schools grades kindergarten through 12.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
SB 577 (1996)Died
establishing a committee to study the issue of implementing individual withdrawal selection for abortion coverage by an individual in a group policy, including premium implications and administrative costs.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✕HouseMay 16, 1996Governor✕LawMay 16, 1996
SB 587 (1996)Became Law
authorizing municipal and county agreements to purchase electricity and energy services.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Economic Development Energy and Utilities

Senate Economic Development 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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawAug 2, 1996
SB 594 (1996)Became Law
relative to procedures under the official ballot option to town meeting and establishing a committee to examine procedural aspects of the official ballot law.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–1.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 16–8 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
SB 602 (1996)Died
relative to pecuniary benefits for directors and officers of charitable trusts.
Sen. Podles (SD16) Senate Public Affairs

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMar 6, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
SB 604 (1996)Died
relative to the duties and obligations of health insurers to subscribers in group insurance plans.
Sen. J. King (SD18) Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 4–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMar 6, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
SB 606 (1996)Died
relative to certification qualifications for marital mediators and prohibiting board involvement in training of marital mediators.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✕HouseApr 17, 1996Governor✕LawApr 17, 1996
SB 611 (1996)Became Law
relative to the duties of real estate licensees.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawAug 2, 1996
SB 614 (1996)Interim Study
authorizing licensing of alcohol and drug counselors.
Sen. Rodeschin (SD8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996HouseApr 17, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
SB 632 (1996)Became Law
requiring municipal water companies to provide notice and opportunity to certain tenants prior to termination of service.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Public Affairs Housing

Senate Public Affairs 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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorMay 21, 1996✓LawJul 20, 1996
SB 636-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
requiring local land use boards to prepare a checklist containing the information necessary for submitting an application to the board.
Sen. Stawasz (SD12) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Zoning and Planning

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 3–2.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMar 7, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMar 7, 1996
SB 638 (1996)Died
relative to juvenile restitution and parental responsibility.
Sen. Rubens (SD5) Senate Judiciary Children

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMar 6, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMar 6, 1996
SB 640 (1996)Became Law
relative to acquisitions and mergers involving national banks; relative to branch banking and bank holding company affiliates; relative to trust activities conducted in New Hampshire by out-of-state banks and conducted out-of-state by NewH
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Banks Banking and Finance

Senate Banks 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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 653-FN (1996)Died
establishing the parent and pupil rights law.
Sen. Wheeler (SD11) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 5–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✕HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawApr 18, 1996
SB 664 (1996)Became Law
relative to remedies against licensing authorities for failure to comply with state laws regarding licenses to carry pistols and revolvers.
Sen. Colantuono (SD14) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary 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 23–1 on a roll call

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 24–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 2, 1996✓GovernorMay 15, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
SB 665-FN (1996)Died
relative to liquor licenses for a sports/entertainment complex.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 18, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✕HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕LawApr 18, 1996
SB 667 (1996)Became Law
dedicating the new Coos County Justice Center to the memory of the late John D. Morton, Sr.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Public Works and Highways

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 4–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 13, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJun 3, 1996