The Senate, Thursday, February 6, 1997

The Senate took up 35 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 4
Votes Taken
3 roll calls33 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 12 (1997)Died
relating to returning annual legislative sessions to biennial legislative sessions.
Sen. David Wheeler House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 4–1.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 16–8 on a roll call

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 16–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✕HouseApr 23, 1997Voters
HB 160-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
authorizing the governing body of the town of Raymond to order an assessor's plat to clarify property ownership.
Rep. Lovejoy (Rock 12) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓HouseJan 29, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓GovernorFeb 6, 1997✓LawFeb 6, 1997
SB 10 (1998)Became Law
relative to funds for prearranged funerals or burial plans.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce Senate Public Affairs

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 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 24, 1998✓LawAug 23, 1998
SB 103 (1997)Became Law
establishing a committee to study issues relating to the licensing of child day care centers.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseApr 23, 1997✓GovernorMay 19, 1997✓LawJul 18, 1997
SB 11 (1997)Died
relative to settlements as to the amount of loss in insurance claims.
Sen. Squires (SD12) Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✕SenateFeb 6, 1997HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 1997
SB 113 (1997)Died
establishing a committee to study health care issues related to individuals who are underinsured or without insurance.
Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) House Commerce Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateApr 10, 1997✕HouseMay 20, 1997Governor✕LawMay 20, 1997
SB 115-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
establishing a committee to study issues relating to the withdrawal of a receiving district from an area school district.
Sen. Johnson (SD3) House Education Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseApr 23, 1997✓GovernorJun 9, 1997✓LawJun 9, 1997
SB 117 (1997)Died
requiring health maintenance organizations to cover individuals.
Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✕SenateFeb 6, 1997HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 1997
SB 12 (1997)Became Law
establishing a Northern New England Interstate Commission on Economic Development.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) House Commerce Senate Economic Development

Senate Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawAug 18, 1997
SB 128 (1997)Died
increasing the membership of the university system study committee.
Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✕HouseApr 23, 1997Governor✕LawApr 23, 1997
SB 133 (1997)Became Law
relative to the task force on perinatal chemical dependency.
Sen. Larsen (SD15) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓GovernorApr 25, 1997✓Law
SB 142 (1997)Died
limiting the authority of the state board of education relative to appeals.
Sen. Larsen (SD15) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 6–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✕SenateFeb 6, 1997HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 1997
SB 146 (1997)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the issue of reducing the number of years of service required to be vested in the retirement system plan from 10 years to 5 years.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 6–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 20, 1997✓HouseMay 7, 1997✓GovernorJun 9, 1997✓LawAug 8, 1997
SB 152 (1997)Became Law
establishing a committee to study issues related to allowing the city of Manchester to adopt a 2-year budget cycle.
Sen. Danais (SD20) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseApr 23, 1997✓GovernorMay 19, 1997✓LawMay 19, 1997
SB 17 (1997)Became Law
restricting check collection charges by creditors and debt collectors.
Sen. Patenaude (SD7) House Commerce Senate Banks

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseMay 14, 1997✓GovernorJun 9, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 18 (1997)Became Law
relative to the sale of certain items at flea markets.
Sen. Patenaude (SD7) House Commerce Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs 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 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseMay 14, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 2 (1997)Died
relative to the responsibilities of members of the clergy as mandated reporters and providing for privileged communications under the child protection act.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 6–2.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✕SenateApr 30, 1997HouseGovernor✕LawApr 30, 1997
SB 26 (1998)Became Law
preventing recovery by a nonsupporting parent in a wrongful death claim or action on behalf of the nonsupported child until child support arrearages are paid in full.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 8, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 27 (1997)Died
allowing municipalities to take inventories of property as often as state law allows property tax bills to be issued.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✕HouseApr 23, 1997Governor✕LawApr 23, 1997
SB 35 (1997)Became Law
extending the elevator law to accessibility lifts.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 7–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 4 (1997)Became Law
relative to patient information.
Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Public and Mental Health

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓Law
SB 5 (1997)Became Law
relative to deposits and investments by trustees of town trust funds in credit unions and in mutual funds.
Sen. Rubens (SD5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 3–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseApr 30, 1997✓GovernorJun 17, 1997✓LawAug 16, 1997
SB 51-FN-LOCAL (1997)Died
relative to the proper sheltering of dogs.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Wildlife and Recreation Animals

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Majority Report: re-ref

Motion Failed 6–18 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✕SenateFeb 6, 1997HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 1997
SB 58-FN (1997)Died
prohibiting full-time employees of the state from receiving service retirement benefits from the retirement system during service as a full-time employee.
Sen. Cohen (SD24) Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✕SenateFeb 6, 1997HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 1997
SB 60-FN (1997)Became Law
excluding claims against New Hampshire hospital which are under $500 from the jurisdiction of the state board of claims, and establishing a legislative oversight committee.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 8–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseMay 7, 1997✓GovernorJun 9, 1997✓Law
SB 64-FN-A (1997)Became Law
exempting motor fuel used for automobile racing from road toll taxation.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Public Works and Highways Senate Ways and Means Transportation and Highways

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseMay 14, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJun 19, 1997
SB 70 (1997)Became Law
establishing a committee to examine campaign finance reform.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Affairs 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 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJun 19, 1997
SB 8 (1997)Died
relative to continuing education requirements for workers' compensation claims adjusters.
Sen. Squires (SD12) Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✕SenateFeb 6, 1997HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 6, 1997
SB 87 (1997)Became Law
relative to permissible agreements between beverage manufacturers and vendors and beverage wholesale distributors.
Sen. Johnson (SD3) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 6–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseApr 23, 1997✓GovernorMay 19, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 91-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to the water well board.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Re-refer to Committee, 5–0.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseApr 23, 1998✓GovernorMay 19, 1998✓LawJul 18, 1998