The Senate, Wednesday, May 28, 1997

The Senate took up 64 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 21
Votes Taken
5 roll calls67 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 1-A (1997)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1998, and June 30, 1999.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 18–6 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1532

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 26, 1997✓HouseApr 10, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 25, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
HB 110 (1997)Became Law
relative to the use of and school district liability for the use of district computer systems and networks.
Rep. Thomas (Belk 3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓HouseFeb 12, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 130 (1997)Became Law
clarifying the authority of county commissioners to arrange for work by prisoners.
Rep. Noyes (Rock 26) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓HouseFeb 5, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawAug 18, 1997
HB 142 (1997)Became Law
relative to false residency forms and automobile insurance.
Rep. Hunt (Ches 10) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓HouseJan 29, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawAug 18, 1997
HB 161 (1997)Became Law
relative to pecuniary benefit transactions by charitable trusts and relative to charitable nonprofit corporations.
Rep. Hunt (Ches 10) House Commerce Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary 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 8, 1997✓HouseJan 29, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 183 (1997)Became Law
relative to the state representative districts of towns.
Rep. Adams (Merr 9) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 4–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. J King.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓HouseFeb 26, 1997✓SenateJun 10, 1997✓GovernorJun 21, 1997✓LawAug 20, 1997
HB 199-FN (1997)Died
to include highways designated as part of the National Highway System within the definition of "federal aid primary system" for purposes of the control of outdoor advertising.
Rep. K. Rogers (Merr 22) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 3–2.

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseJan 29, 1997✕SenateMay 28, 1997Governor✕LawMay 28, 1997
HB 2-FN-A (1997)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues and expenditures.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

Senate Finance 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 20–3 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 26, 1997✓HouseApr 10, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 25, 1997✓Law
HB 203 (1997)Became Law
relative to driving after a revocation or suspension of license and relative to starting unattended vehicles.
Rep. Dolan (Rock 12) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation 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 19, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 21, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
HB 205-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
relative to special ballots for unincorporated places.
Rep. P. Bradley (Coos 6) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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✓HouseFeb 12, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawAug 19, 1997
HB 241 (1997)Died
relative to genetic testing.
Rep. Below (Graf 13) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✕SenateMay 28, 1997Governor✕LawMay 28, 1997
HB 25-A (1997)Became Law
making appropriations for capital improvements and establishing a committee to study federal buildings and patients needs relative to the veterans' home.
Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget State Government

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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 22–2 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1526

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 19, 1997✓HouseApr 10, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 24, 1997✓LawJun 30, 1997
HB 294-LOCAL (1997)Died
relative to the placement of off-premises business directional signs in municipalities which prohibit such advertising devices.
Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 6–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 19, 1997✕SenateMay 28, 1997Governor✕LawMay 28, 1997
HB 352 (1997)Became Law
modifying the definitions of "agriculture" and "farming" for certain purposes and adding definitions of "short rotation tree fiber farming" and "genetically engineered tree."
Rep. Davis (Coos 1) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife and Recreation Agriculture

Senate Wildlife and Recreation 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 18, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawAug 18, 1997
HB 372 (1997)Became Law
relative to age requirements for assistant election officials.
Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14) 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 9, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawAug 17, 1997
HB 382 (1997)Died
requiring vehicles transporting loads on ways where the speed limit is 30 miles per hour or greater to cover the load.
Rep. Packard (Rock 29) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 6–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseFeb 26, 1997✕SenateMay 28, 1997Governor✕LawMay 28, 1997
HB 417 (1997)Became Law
relative to the definition of the term "party" for purposes of elections.
Rep. Weber (Graf 11) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 429 (1997)Became Law
charging the advisory council on unemployment compensation with the task of studying the issue of unemployment compensation as it relates to the contingent work force and low wage workers.
Rep. Mears (Coos 7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 18, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJun 18, 1997
HB 446 (1997)Died
prohibiting candidates of one party from accepting the nomination of another party.
Rep. Arnold (Hills 20) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–1.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 18, 1997✕SenateMay 28, 1997Governor✕LawMay 28, 1997
HB 478 (1997)Became Law
relative to workers' compensation compliance statements and making a technical correction and relative to continuing education for claims adjusters.
Rep. Donald Welch (Hills 48) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 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✓HouseMar 18, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓Law
HB 481 (1997)Died
relative to financial reporting requirements for political candidates.
Rep. Almy (Graf 14) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 6–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✕SenateMay 28, 1997Governor✕LawMay 28, 1997
HB 502-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
placing limitations on warrant articles at special meetings.
Rep. Burke (Hills 15) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 18–6 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

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 18, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 21, 1997✓LawAug 20, 1997
HB 527 (1997)Became Law
classifying certain items as permissible fireworks.
Rep. Hunter (Hills 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–1.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Patenaude.

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

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

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 18, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 17, 1997✓Law
HB 534 (1997)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the New Hampshire highway and bridge infrastructure.
Rep. Boutin (Hills 37) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJun 19, 1997
HB 546 (1997)Died
relative to the form of the presidential primary election ballots.
Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 6–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✕SenateMay 28, 1997Governor✕LawMay 28, 1997
HB 609-FN-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
enacting the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) and relative to child support.
Rep. Clay (Hills 4) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Interstate Cooperation Domestic Relations

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 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓Law
HB 632-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
replacing the current membership of the water well board and changing the term of office for water well board members.
Rep. Emerton (Hills 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Re-refer to Committee, 4–3.

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 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawJul 23, 1997
HB 746-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to fees collected by the insurance department and to limitations on investments in mutual funds by insurers.
Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) House Finance Senate Insurance Insurance

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 29, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
HB 792-FN-LOCAL (1998)Died
prohibiting trusts and other legal devises from being used to shelter wealth for the purposes of medicaid eligibility.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Banks Public and Mental Health

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Pignatelli.

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✕SenateJan 29, 1998Governor✕LawJan 29, 1998
HB 808 (1997)Became Law
changing the optional term of the school district clerk, moderator, and treasurer and legalizing the annual meeting of the Newmarket school district.
Rep. Daniels (Hills 13) House Education Senate Public Affairs Education - General

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 13, 1997✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 12, 1997✓Law
HB 811 (1997)Became Law
legalizing, ratifying, and confirming actions, votes, and proceedings of the annual meetings of the North Walpole village district and the town of Bartlett and relative to authorizing the coordination of certain town and school district e
Rep. McGuirk (Ches 1) House Municipal and County Government Municipalities

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMay 7, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓SenateMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawJun 23, 1997
SB 101 (1997)Became Law
relative to standards for acquisition transactions involving health care charitable trusts.
Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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✓SenateMar 13, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawSep 1, 1997
SB 104 (1997)Became Law
relative to rate setting for purposes of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateApr 3, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 10, 1997✓LawAug 9, 1997
SB 109 (1997)Became Law
relative to the official ballot voting option.
Sen. Rubens (SD5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateMar 13, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawAug 22, 1997
SB 122 (1997)Became Law
establishing a committee to identify grievance procedures related to managed care.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Commerce Senate Insurance

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateApr 3, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJun 18, 1997
SB 130 (1997)Became Law
relative to the portability, availability, and renewability of health coverage.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateMar 6, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓Law
SB 135 (1997)Became Law
adopting the uniform "transfer on death" security registration act.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) 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 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 13, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 139 (1997)Became Law
authorizing banks to invest trust funds in bank-affiliated investments.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce Senate Banks Banking and Finance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 13, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 10, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 149 (1997)Died
relative to the requirements that state agencies administering federal programs may impose on activities of the private sector.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Interstate Cooperation

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 9, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✕GovernorJun 21, 1997✕LawJun 25, 1997
SB 154 (1997)Became Law
relative to charter schools.
Sen. Rubens (SD5) 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 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 20, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawJun 23, 1997
SB 155 (1997)Became Law
requiring the division of educational improvement, department of education, to prepare and adopt a plan for providing special education to inmates in the state prison system and county correctional facilities.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 20–0.

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 20, 1997✓HouseMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJun 18, 1997
SB 162-FN-A-LOCAL (1997)Became Law
relative to the acquisition of a certain piece of property in Piermont, New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Public Works and Highways Senate Economic Development

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✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
SB 165 (1997)Became Law
relative to Medicare and health maintenance organizations and relative to the disclosure by insurers of test results for the presence of an antibody or antigen to a human immunodeficiency virus.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateFeb 20, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 169-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to a college tuition savings plan.
Sen. Larsen (SD15) House Education Senate Education

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
SB 177-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to the liability of prospective adoptive parents for court ordered services.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateApr 3, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawJun 20, 1997
SB 178-FN (1997)Became Law
regulating managed care systems of health care delivery.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateApr 3, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 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

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 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseMay 14, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 180-FN-A (1997)Became Law
relative to establishing a revolving fund for loans for the maintenance, enhancement, and rehabilitation of local rural airport service.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Transportation Senate Transportation 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 23, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseMay 28, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawAug 19, 1997
SB 182-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to the administration, operation, and maintenance of the New Hampshire state veterans cemetery, extending the reporting dates and the prospective repeal date for the state veterans cemetery oversight committee, and making appropri
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Public Works and Highways Senate Public Affairs

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 13, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 17, 1997✓Law
SB 194-FN-A (1997)Became Law
allowing school districts to transport school-age children between schools and before-and-after-school programs.
Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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 23, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseMay 7, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawAug 19, 1997
SB 202 (1997)Died
relative to the certification and recertification of teachers, supervisors, and administrators, high school graduation examinations, school building aid, and establishing a committee to study school discipline and manifest educational hard
Sen. Rubens (SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateApr 24, 1997✓HouseMay 28, 1997✕GovernorJun 18, 1997✕LawJun 25, 1997
SB 213-FN-A (1997)Became Law
establishing a revolving fund for loans to rehabilitate class III railroads and cog railroads.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation 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 23, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓LawJul 1, 1997
SB 29 (1997)Became Law
establishing the companion animal neutering fund.
Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife and Recreation Animals

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 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawAug 22, 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

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 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 6, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 23, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 36 (1997)Became Law
relative to incarcerated convicted persons receiving workers' compensation payments.
Sen. Francoeur (SD14) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓SenateApr 3, 1997✓HouseMay 14, 1997✓GovernorJun 18, 1997✓LawJan 1, 1998
SB 39 (1997)Became Law
relative to the delivery of bank products and services, and establishing a study committee on operation of electronic customer service terminals by non-banks and non-credit unions.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce Senate Banks Banking and Finance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓SenateFeb 20, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 20, 1997✓Law
SB 54-FN (1997)Became Law
relative to earnable compensation after termination, creditable service for job-sharing teachers, and gainful occupation of disability beneficiaries in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. J. King (SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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✓SenateApr 24, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓Law
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

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 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓LawJun 19, 1997
SB 71-FN (1997)Became Law
establishing a committee to identify and study statutes and ordinances in cases in which the penalty is not specified by statutes and clarifying the right to a jury trial in cases in which a civil penalty is imposed for a violation.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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✓SenateApr 3, 1997✓HouseMay 20, 1997✓GovernorJun 19, 1997✓Law