The Senate, Wednesday, May 29, 1996

The Senate took up 65 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 25
Votes Taken
3 roll calls, 1 division64 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 21, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓SenateMay 7, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1110-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to the acceptance of gifts of personal property valued at over $5,000 donated to public libraries and establishing a task force on electronic information in state government.
Rep. Lamach (Merr 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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 15, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 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

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✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
HB 1156 (1996)Became Law
relative to aircraft landings.
Rep. Weyler (Rock 18) House Transportation Senate Transportation Housing

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✓HouseJan 31, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 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

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 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

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✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 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

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 21, 1996✓SenateApr 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1285 (1996)Became Law
authorizing sobriety check points in certain situations.
Rep. Gorman (Rock 8) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Transportation

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 21, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 11, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
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

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✓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

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✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 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

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✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1300 (1996)Became Law
relative to the enforcement of zoning regulations.
Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) House Municipal and County Government Senate Economic Development Zoning and Planning

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✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
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

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✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 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

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✓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

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✓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

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✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateMay 7, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
HB 1436 (1996)Became Law
regulating certain transactions between charitable trusts and directors, officers, and trustees of such charitable trusts and establishing a committee to study the laws relative to charitable trusts.
Rep. Allen (Hills 1) House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Senate Public Affairs

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

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

Adopt

Motion Passed 16–7 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorJun 11, 1996✓LawAug 10, 1996
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

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 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

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

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓HouseMar 13, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

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✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
HB 1541 (1996)Became Law
relative to employee leasing companies and temporary help services.
Rep. Clegg (Hills 23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateApr 16, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
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

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✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateApr 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1546 (1996)Became Law
promoting boating safety awareness and naming the new park and ride in Plaistow the "Michael C. Weston Memorial Park and Ride."
Rep. Crowell (Merr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation Environment - Conservation

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✓HouseMar 5, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
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

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✓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

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 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

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 15, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
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

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✓HouseMar 6, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
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

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 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

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✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
HB 1597 (1996)Became Law
changing the wetlands board to the wetlands council.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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 15, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 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

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 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

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✓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

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✓HouseMar 7, 1996✓SenateMay 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 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

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✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 1996✓HouseMar 19, 1996✓SenateApr 9, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJan 1, 1997
HB 1633-FN-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to solid waste management.
Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

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✓HouseJan 11, 1996✓SenateApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 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

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✓HouseMar 16, 1995✓SenateJan 11, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate

In the record: Take from Table

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Barnes.

In the record: Suspend Rules

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✓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

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✓HouseJan 11, 1996✓SenateApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 11-LOCAL (1996)Became Law
relative to notification to municipalities of governmental use of property.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Zoning and Planning

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 31, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 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

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✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 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

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✓SenateMar 7, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 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

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✓SenateMar 7, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
SB 547-FN-A (1996)Became Law
requiring the department of safety, division of safety services, to publish the New Hampshire Boaters guide, establishing a revolving fund to pay for publication of the Boaters guide and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation Environment - Conservation

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✓SenateMar 7, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
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

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✓SenateFeb 21, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996Governor✕Law
SB 573 (1996)Became Law
relative to the issuance by courts of telephonic emergency temporary orders.
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Civil Actions

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 17–6 on a roll call

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1996✓SenateFeb 21, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
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

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✓SenateJan 25, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
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

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✓SenateMar 6, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
SB 599 (1996)Became Law
relative to school health services and the duties of school nurses, and requiring an education and monitoring component for regulating medication administration in a hospice house.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Education 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 3, 1996✓SenateJan 25, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
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

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✓SenateFeb 21, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJun 10, 1996
SB 633-FN-A (1996)Became Law
relative to victim restitution and compensation, establishing a special fund, and relative to expenses for voluntary or court dispositional service plans and recovery of costs for a minor's support.
Sen. Rubens (SD5) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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✓SenateMar 20, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
SB 635-FN (1996)Became Law
relative to cost of living adjustments for retired firefighters and relative to the special account for additional benefits held by the board of trustees of the New Hamsphire retirement system.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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✓SenateMar 20, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓Law
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

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✓SenateMar 7, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996Governor✕Law
SB 656-FN (1996)Became Law
expanding drug-free school zones to include Head Start facilities.
Sen. Shaheen (SD21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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✓SenateFeb 15, 1996✓HouseApr 18, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 1996
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

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✓SenateFeb 13, 1996✓HouseApr 17, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawAug 9, 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 18–5 on a roll call

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓SenateJan 11, 1996✓HouseMay 1, 1996✓GovernorJun 10, 1996✓LawJul 1, 1996
SR 5 (1996)Adopted by Senate
expressing the senate's position regarding the enforcement of state law concerning community rating methodologies with respect to McDonald's franchisees in the state of New Hampshire.
Sen. Leo Fraser

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMay 29, 1996✓SenateMay 29, 1996
SR 6 (1996)Adopted by Senate
requesting an opinion of the justices concerning the constitutionality of HB 1549 and withdrawing a previous request for an opinion of the justices.
Sen. Eleanor Podles

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMay 29, 1996✓SenateMay 29, 1996