The Senate, Thursday, May 16, 1996

The Senate took up 61 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 24
Votes Taken
2 roll calls61 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 1025-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to a 10-year transportation plan, relative to the Derry local exit on I-93, and extending the lapse dates for certain capital appropriations to the department of transportation.
Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Transportation and Highways

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 21, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓SenateMay 7, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1134-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to the registration of certain criminal offenders.
Rep. Knowles (Straf 11) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1171-FN (1996)Died
relative to fees for number plates.
Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) House Finance Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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✓SenateMay 7, 1996Governor✕Law
HB 1173-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to juvenile court proceedings and victims' rights in the context of delinquency proceedings.
Rep. Knowles (Straf 11) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1291 (1996)Became Law
relative to vandalism and criminal mischief.
Rep. Mirski (Graf 12) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1320-A (1996)Died
making a supplemental appropriation for capital improvements to the university system of New Hampshire for the Young Building at Keene state college.
Rep. E. Smith (Ches 6) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 4–3.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996Governor✕LawMay 16, 1996
HB 1331-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to clarifying certain provisions under the workers' compensation law, and relative to fees for inspection certificates for elevators.
Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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 7, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1366 (1996)Became Law
requiring the commissioner of the department of corrections to prepare and publish an annual comprehensive plan for the state's correctional system.
Rep. Rosen (Belk 7) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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✓HouseJan 25, 1996✓SenateMar 20, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1399 (1996)Became Law
establishing 2 new positions in the department of environmental services to implement the sludge permit system, making appropriations from the balance contained in the sewage disposal system fund, and relative to the sewage disposal system
Rep. P. Katsakiores (Rock 13) 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 19, 1996✓SenateMay 7, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1442 (1996)Became Law
relative to the term of the commissioner of administrative services and relative to revenue and expenditures for the biennium ending June 30, 1997.
Rep. Hess (Merr 11) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 21–2 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

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 15, 1996✓SenateMay 16, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1450-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to postsecondary educational assistance for members of the New Hampshire national guard and establishing a study committee on postsecondary educational assistance for members of the New Hampshire national guard.
Rep. Wollner (Ches 17) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

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 13, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1505-A (1996)Died
expanding the authority of the commissioner of the department of transportation to use a certain appropriation to purchase airports.
Rep. Weyler (Rock 18) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseJan 25, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996Governor✕LawMay 16, 1996
HB 151-FN (1996)Became Law
establishing a special license plate program, including related fees.
Rep. S. Packard (Rock 29) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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 4, 1995✓HouseJan 25, 1996✓SenateMay 7, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1515-A (1996)Became Law
establishing a telecommunications assistance program and appropriating certain funds for initial costs of such program.
Rep. Gagnon (Hills 48) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
HB 1538-FN (1996)Died
restricting rent increases by manufactured housing park owners and operators after notice of eviction has been issued to tenants because of condemnation or change of use of the manufactured housing park.
Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Public Affairs Housing

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 5–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 13, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996Governor✕LawMay 16, 1996
HB 1539-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to fees for group dog licenses and making a technical correction.
Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Public Affairs Animals

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseFeb 13, 1996✓SenateMar 20, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1545 (1996)Became Law
recognizing the validity of faxed search and arrest warrants and domestic violence orders.
Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) House Executive Departments and Administration 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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1550 (1996)Became Law
relative to a lobster management plan and relative to lobster and crab licenses.
Rep. Crossman (Rock 32) 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✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1555-FN-A (1996)Became Law
authorizing the commissioner of the department of environmental services to impose administrative fines for certain environmental violations and continually appropriating certain fine revenues.
Rep. D. White (Hills 25) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Environment

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 15, 1996✓SenateMay 7, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1564-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to procedures in hearings of juvenile cases and relative to termination of the guardianship of a minor.
Rep. Hallyburton (Hills 12) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

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 15, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1576-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to extended detoxification of pregnant and postpartum heroin addicts utilizing the controlled drug methadone.
Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 15, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1593-FN (1996)Became Law
establishing a house committee to study the state investigation of the late John C. Fairbanks.
Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary 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✓HouseFeb 13, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1610-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
allowing school districts to withdraw from school administrative units.
Rep. Thulander (Hills 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1619-A (1996)Became Law
authorizing a capital appropriation for the cost of construction for the dredging of the Portsmouth Harbor and the Piscataqua River, authorizing the department of health and human services to reroof 4 buildings, extending the lapse date o
Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) House Finance Senate Environment State Government

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✓HouseJan 18, 1996✓SenateMay 7, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1620 (1996)Became Law
relative to the information required in any contract to lease the Cannon Mountain and Mount Sunapee ski areas, authorizing the services of a consultant to develop a prototype lease and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. E. Smith (Ches 6) House Public Works and Highways 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✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1633-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to solid waste management.
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

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 345-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to voluntary payments in lieu of taxes.
Rep. Cepaitis (Hills 33) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

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 5, 1995✓HouseJan 11, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 530-FN (1996)Became Law
abolishing the position of the director of state ski operations and transferring the director's duties, and relative to state ski operations revenue.
Rep. Teschner (Graf 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Environment - Conservation

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 5, 1995✓HouseJan 25, 1996✓SenateMay 7, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 610-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
integrating changes in the municipal budget act into the laws relating to towns and school districts.
Rep. R. Wheeler (Hills 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Municipalities

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 5, 1995✓HouseJan 11, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 130 (1996)Became Law
relative to allowing trust grantors to determine the disposition of trust assets and establishing a model trust law study committee.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Ways and Means

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateApr 6, 1995✓HouseJan 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJun 3, 1996
SB 4-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to overnight stays and ambulatory surgical facilities under RSA 151-C.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Public and Mental Health

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateMar 15, 1995✓HouseJan 4, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 505 (1996)Died
prohibiting the taking of bear and deer from a baited area.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Fish and Game/Recreation

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMay 16, 1996
SB 539-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to blood testing; relative to confidential communications between a patient and a physician or surgeon; relative to claims against the state; adding a member to the emergency medical and trauma services coordinating board; and rep
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Corrections and Criminal Justice 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✓SenateMar 7, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 543-FN-A-LOCAL (1996)Died
designating a portion of the business profits tax to be distributed to the cities and towns and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. J. King (SD18) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 4–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMay 16, 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

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 7, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 555-FN-A-LOCAL (1996)Died
authorizing the sweepstakes commission to establish video lottery game machines and allow electronic games of chance at racetracks and making certain appropriations.
Sen. F. King (SD1) Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMay 16, 1996
SB 561-A (1996)Became Law
making an appropriation for capital improvements for Lamson library at Plymouth state college and for the purchase of furnishings for the Brown building; extending certain lapse dates; relative to the Pease development authority; relativet
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

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✓HouseMay 8, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓Law
SB 572 (1996)Died
relative to teacher professional standards.
Sen. Rubens (SD5) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 4–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMay 16, 1996
SB 578 (1996)Became Law
relative to the interception and disclosure of telecommunications or oral communications by emergency personnel.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Judiciary

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✓SenateJan 18, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
SB 580 (1996)Became Law
relative to liquor licenses and making a variety of changes in the liquor laws.
Sen. Rubens (SD5) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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 25, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 584-LOCAL (1996)Died
allowing bond issues to be voted on by official ballot and restricting reconsideration of votes on bond issues.
Sen. Stawasz (SD12) Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMay 16, 1996
SB 607-FN-A-LOCAL (1996)Died
lowering the business profits tax.
Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 4–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMay 16, 1996
SB 612 (1996)Became Law
relative to the impaired driver intervention program.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

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✓SenateJan 25, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
SB 621-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to the dam safety program in the department of environmental services and making an appropriation therefor; legalizing the Kingston town meeting; reinstating the corporate charter of Country Squire Realty Associates, Inc.; extendi
Sen. Johnson (SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Fish and Game/Recreation

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 15, 1996✓HouseMay 8, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 622-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to the custody of remains of deceased persons and the profession of embalmers and funeral directors.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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 8, 1996✓HouseMay 8, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
SB 628-LOCAL (1996)Died
relative to authority over certain accident scenes.
Sen. Stawasz (SD12) Senate Transportation

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMay 16, 1996
SB 646-FN (1996)Died
establishing a committee to study alternative sentencing for persons convicted of drug-related offenses and nonviolent crimes.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary 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 7, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996Governor✕Law
SB 651 (1996)Became Law
establishing a temporary tax rate in simulcast dog racing, establishing a committee to examine certain aspects of the pari-mutuel industry, and establishing a temporary breakage distribution for certain running horse races.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 15–8 on a roll call

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateMar 20, 1996✓HouseMay 8, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
SB 652-FN (1996)Died
authorizing the sweepstakes commission to establish a pilot program for electronic games of chance.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✕SenateMay 16, 1996HouseGovernor✕LawMay 16, 1996
SB 654-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to fees for certain hunting and fishing licenses.
Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Fish and Game/Recreation Fish & Game

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 1, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 3, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
SB 666-FN-A (1996)Became Law
relative to the administration of motor vehicle laws pertaining to road tolls, and to a multi-jurisdictional fuel tax agreement.
Sen. Currier (SD7) House Public Works and Highways Senate Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 18, 1996✓SenateMar 7, 1996✓HouseMay 8, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
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

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 5, 1995✓SenateJan 11, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996