The Senate, Tuesday, May 20, 1997

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

Journal
Senate Journal 19
Votes Taken
11 roll calls63 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 186-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to fees for number plates and reducing the amount of the inventory fund in the department of safety.
Rep. Wheeler (Hills 7) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓HouseMar 26, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
HB 188-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to amateur boxing.
Rep. Beaulieu (Rock 10) House Executive Departments and 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 8, 1997✓HouseJan 29, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 21, 1997✓LawAug 20, 1997
HB 197-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to the regulation of wetland scientists.
Rep. Dyer (Hills 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Re-refer to Committee, 4–4.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
HB 225-FN (1997)Became Law
providing for the establishment of a needle exchange pilot program in one community in New Hampshire.
Rep. C. Kane (Rock 32) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 4–3.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 21, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 236-FN (1997)Became Law
to allow a person who is being stalked to obtain a protective order.
Rep. Nowe (Rock 3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 18, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 252 (1997)Became Law
relative to posting of bylaws in advance of any town election.
Rep. Holden (Hills 14) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

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 9, 1997✓HouseFeb 26, 1997✓SenateApr 24, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawAug 18, 1997
HB 273-FN (1997)Became Law
increasing the age that child passenger restraints are required from 12 years of age to 18 years of age.
Rep. Cloutier (Sull 8) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 18–6 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 19, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawAug 18, 1997
HB 436-FN-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
establishing restrictions in building aid for conversions of area schools to cooperative school districts, increasing or decreasing grades in cooperative school districts, establishing a special village district for the towns of Bridgewater an
Rep. McKinley (Straf 2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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✓HouseMar 26, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓Law
HB 437-FN-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
relative to certain health officers.
Rep. Haettenschwiller (Hills 29) 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), 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✓HouseFeb 26, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawAug 17, 1997
HB 457-FN (1997)Became Law
requiring all state agencies, departments, and commissions in all 3 branches of government to have a presence on the New Hampshire automated information system by January 1, 1998, and designating the state library as the official clearingh
Rep. Holley (Hills 28) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal 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 9, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawAug 17, 1997
HB 459-FN (1997)Became Law
establishing a youth operator's license for persons under 18 years of age.
Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 3–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 462-FN (1997)Became Law
requiring the department of safety to inform first-time New Hampshire driver's license applicants of the DWI laws.
Rep. Christie (Rock 22) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation 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✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawAug 22, 1997
HB 488-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to involuntary admission to the state hospital on an emergency basis.
Rep. Manning (Ches 9) 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 (OTP), 5–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 9, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 50-FN-A-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
increasing aid for kindergarten programs, establishing a kindergarten scholarship aid program, relative to funding state aid to education and making an appropriation therefor, making an appropriation for postsecondary tuition incentive grants,
Rep. Burling (Sull 1) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–11 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment 1452

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Barnes.

✓IntroducedFeb 26, 1997✓HouseApr 10, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 24, 1997✓Law
HB 511-FN-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
requiring health insurers to provide coverage for certain supplies, services and education necessary in the treatment of diabetes.
Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 18, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 537-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to the practice of allied health professionals.
Rep. A. Torr (Straf 12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Occupational Regulation

Senate Insurance 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✓HouseMar 26, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 564-FN-A (1997)Died
increasing the cigarette tax.
Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) House Finance Senate Finance

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

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1505

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. J King.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1496

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Barnes.

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseApr 10, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997Governor✕Law
HB 566-FN-A-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
relative to the applicability of the property tax to electric plants and pipelines.
Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 5–1.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawMar 1, 1997
HB 567-FN-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
relative to administration of vital records.
Rep. Emerton (Hills 7) 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), 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✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawAug 22, 1997
HB 582-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to medicaid rate setting.
Rep. Amidon (Hills 9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance 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✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 24, 1997✓LawAug 23, 1997
HB 589-FN (1997)Died
removing a common carrier exemption.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 4–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✕SenateMay 20, 1997Governor✕LawMay 20, 1997
HB 596-FN (1997)Became Law
repealing certain laws relative to bribery or intimidation of voters.
Rep. Arndt (Rock 27) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 9, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 598-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to liens on aircraft for nonpayment of aircraft registration fees.
Rep. Weyler (Rock 18) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 3–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 9, 1997✓LawJun 9, 1997
HB 599-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to youth access to tobacco products.
Rep. Nordgren (Graf 10) House Commerce Senate Public Affairs Liquor and Beer

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 6–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 602-FN-A (1997)Became Law
repealing the franchise tax on electrical utilities and replacing it with a tax on electricity consumption.
Rep. Below (Graf 13) House Finance Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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 29, 1997✓HouseApr 10, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 24, 1997✓Law
HB 638-FN (1997)Became Law
establishing a pilot program for the random on-site inspection and testing of certain sludge and biosolid samples.
Rep. Owen (Merr 6) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseApr 10, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJun 18, 1997
HB 646-FN-A (1997)Became Law
relative to eligibility for child day care services for persons receiving public assistance.
Rep. Wallner (Merr 24) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 4–3.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 658-FN-A (1997)Became Law
ensuring that the division of safety services, department of safety receives its 1/2 share of unrefunded tolls for boat motor fuels as required by law and establishing a special fund therefor.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Finance Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
HB 674-FN-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
relative to dam registration and filing fees.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Finance Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseMar 26, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 9, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
HB 688-FN-A (1997)Became Law
establishing a committee to study any actions and all investigations of the late John C. Fairbanks and other members of the legal profession.
Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawJun 23, 1997
HB 696-FN-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
authorizing the court to suspend the motor vehicle driver's license of a person convicted of criminal mischief when the court determines that a motor vehicle was used to abet the commission of criminal mischief.
Rep. Hansen (Hills 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseMar 18, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 700-FN-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
relative to the renovation of regional vocational education centers and expanding an existing appropriation to include such renovations.
Rep. LaRose (Hills 27) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 3–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseMar 26, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawAug 18, 1997
HB 722-FN (1997)Became Law
opting the state out of a provision of federal law relating to benefits for persons convicted of drug-related offenses.
Rep. Manning (Ches 9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Judiciary

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 17–7 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseMar 5, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 9, 1997✓LawAug 8, 1997
HB 723-FN-A (1997)Died
establishing a New Hampshire health access corporation, continually appropriating a special fund, and allowing the healthy kids corporation to cover adults.
Rep. R. Foster (Carr 10) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 19–5 on a roll call

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997Governor✕Law
HB 724-FN (1997)Became Law
allowing the office of reimbursements in the department of health and human services to set rates for the multiple DWI offender intervention detention center program.
Rep. Christie (Rock 22) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
HB 726-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to the jurisdiction and authority of the public utilities commission, the underground utility damage prevention system, the 911 system, the site evaluation committee, and criminal activities related to wireless telephone cloning.
Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) 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), 6–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseMar 19, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓Law
HB 735-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to probation and parole officers' authority to enforce criminal laws and adding certain conduct to that which constitutes aggravated felonious sexual assault and felonious sexual assault.
Rep. Knowles (Straf 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 29, 1997✓HouseMar 18, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 764-FN-LOCAL (1997)Died
relative to a person subject to a domestic violence petition applying to purchase a firearm.
Rep. Pepino (Hills 40) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 5–2; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1461

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseMar 18, 1997✕SenateMay 20, 1997Governor✕LawMay 20, 1997
HB 765-FN (1997)Became Law
establishing an osteoporosis prevention and education program.
Rep. French (Merr 3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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 29, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawAug 17, 1997
HB 771-FN-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
relative to hazardous waste operator permit application costs, adding an exemption to the hazardous waste cleanup fund fee, increasing grant awards made pursuant to the used oil collection center program, and relative to the automotive oil fee
Rep. Musler (Straf 6) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 3–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓Law
HB 773-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to intentional interference with child custody and visitation and requiring expedited hearings on certain custody, visitation, and support issues.
Rep. J. McCarthy (Rock 24) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Domestic Relations

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 3–2.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseMar 18, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 785-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to alcohol and other drug abuse professionals.
Rep. Dyer (Hills 8) 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 29, 1997✓HouseApr 2, 1997✓SenateMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 16 (1997)Became Law
relative to drinking water rules for public water systems.
Sen. Johnson (SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓SenateJan 23, 1997✓HouseMay 14, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawAug 18, 1997
SB 17 (1997)Became Law
restricting check collection charges by creditors and debt collectors.
Sen. Patenaude (SD7) House Commerce Senate Banks

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseMay 14, 1997✓GovernorJun 9, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 183-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to liquor licenses for a sports/entertainment complex.
Sen. Danais (SD20) House Local and 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 23, 1997✓SenateFeb 20, 1997✓HouseMay 14, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
SB 19 (1997)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the environmental impact of businesses extracting water from state's resources for sale.
Sen. Johnson (SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment 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 8, 1997✓SenateJan 23, 1997✓HouseMay 14, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawAug 18, 1997
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseApr 30, 1997✓GovernorJun 17, 1997✓LawAug 16, 1997
SB 6 (1997)Became Law
relative to real estate appraisers.
Sen. D. Wheeler (SD11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs 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 8, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseMay 14, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawAug 19, 1997
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseMay 14, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJun 19, 1997