The Senate, Tuesday, April 30, 1996

The Senate took up 29 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 21
Votes Taken
27 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 1154 (1996)Died
establishing kindergarten planning assistance and maintenance aid programs, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. R. Wollner (Ches 17) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 6–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✕SenateMay 9, 1996Governor✕LawMay 9, 1996
HB 1194 (1996)Became Law
exempting motorsport events from certain aspects of the laws regulating campgrounds and camping parks.
Rep. Avery (Ches 8) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Fish and Game/Recreation

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 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 21, 1996✓SenateApr 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1288 (1996)Became Law
establishing a study committee on pesticide product registration policies.
Rep. Scanlan (Graf 11) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1289-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to restrictions on waters used as a public water supply, requiring notification to municipalities for certain water withdrawals, and relative to state water pollution control and drinking water revolving loan funds.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1323 (1996)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the issue of the use and disposal of sludge or septage, and requiring notification to certain persons before the application of sludge or septage.
Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1572-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
recodifying and revising the solid waste laws.
Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1582 (1996)Died
authorizing the department of environmental services to issue permits in emergency situations on behalf of the wetlands board, expanding the exemptions for excavating and dredging permits, and establishing a notification process for the repla
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996Governor✕LawJun 13, 1996
HB 1621 (1996)Became Law
authorizing the executive director of the fish and game department to conduct wildlife population reductions on Long Island in the town of Moultonborough.
Rep. Patten (Carr 9) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Fish & Game

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 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 13, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1631 (1996)Became Law
relative to the felonious use of body armor.
Rep. L. Jean (Hills 17) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary

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

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
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

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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 532 (1996)Became Law
relative to the creation and recordation of groundwater management zones.
Sen. Rodeschin (SD8) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 7, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 552 (1996)Became Law
relative to life, accident, and health insurance, nonprofit health service corporations, and health maintenance organizations.
Sen. Rodeschin (SD8) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Insurance Insurance

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 21, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
SB 559-FN-LOCAL (1996)Died
declaring proposed public collective bargaining agreements to be public records subject to inspection.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public Affairs Employment

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 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 21, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕Law
SB 560 (1996)Became Law
relative to utilization review programs.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Insurance Insurance

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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
SB 566-FN (1996)Died
requiring transporters of hazardous material to maintain transportation liability insurance coverage.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Transportation

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 3, 1996✓SenateJan 18, 1996✕HouseJun 13, 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

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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✕HouseMay 16, 1996Governor✕LawMay 16, 1996
SB 590 (1996)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of requiring insurers to cover early intervention services.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 21, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJun 3, 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

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 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
SB 600-FN (1996)Became Law
clarifying the authority of the department of environmental services to issue facility-wide permits for sources not subject to Title V.
Sen. Rodeschin (SD8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 20, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 601-FN (1996)Became Law
revising the air toxic control act.
Sen. Rodeschin (SD8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 623 (1996)Became Law
establishing a committee to study an optional retirement program for employees of the department of regional community-technical colleges.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance 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 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 21, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorMay 21, 1996✓LawJul 20, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 659 (1996)Became Law
disqualifying individuals who leave self-employment or close a business from receiving unemployment compensation benefits.
Sen. Danais (SD20) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 13, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 90 (1996)Died
relative to uniform adjudicative hearing procedures for state agencies.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Judiciary Occupational Regulation

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateMar 15, 1995✓HouseJan 4, 1996Governor✕Law