The Senate, Wednesday, June 10, 1998

The Senate took up 112 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 19
Votes Taken
14 roll calls, 3 divisions118 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 1000-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
relative to a 10-year transportation plan, authorizing construction on the Spaulding Turnpike, making an appropriation for a radio system upgrade for the department of transportation, excluding certain vehicles from seasonal weight limits,
Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Blaisdell.

In the record: Suspend Rules for fin repts

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 1011-FN (1998)Died
making it a felony to operate certain gambling businesses and prohibiting possession of gambling machines unless specifically authorized under state law.
Rep. Henderson (Rock 20) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public Affairs

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 11–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gordon.

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

Motion Failed 9–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gordon.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2094

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕Law
HB 1100-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to the design and construction of a new medium security prison in Berlin and making an appropriation therefor, removing the closing date for the lakes region department of corrections facility, authorizing the department of corre
Rep. David Welch (Rock 18) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 25, 1998✓SenateJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 24, 1998✓LawJun 24, 1998
HB 1103-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
relative to the state representative districts of towns.
Rep. Arnold (Hills 20) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseJan 29, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
HB 1156-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
relative to primary elections and absentee ballots.
Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawJun 25, 1998
HB 1169-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
clarifying the authority of the ballot law commission relative to the examination of programs used to count votes.
Rep. Arndt (Rock 27) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
HB 1196 (1998)Became Law
relative to prohibiting the sale of lead fishing sinkers and lead jigs in fresh waters of the state and establishing a lead education program concerning the effects of lead on loons and other water birds and wildlife.
Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateMay 21, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 1201-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to the use of motor vehicle repair plates.
Rep. Packard (Rock 29) House Transportation 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 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 24, 1998✓LawAug 23, 1998
HB 1205-FN (1998)Became Law
making technical corrections to the securities laws, relative to the filing fee for securities in a combined prospectus offered for sale in New Hampshire by a mutual fund, and establishing a committee to study the impact of eliminating the
Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14) House Commerce Senate Banks

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 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateMay 21, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓Law
HB 1217 (1998)Became Law
relative to balancing the operating budget; relative to the city of Manchester's bonding authority for airport projects; reducing the projected revenues from the Andersen consulting revenue recoupment effort; and making certain appropriations
Rep. Klemm (Rock 28) House Finance Senate Finance

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 1236-LOCAL (1998)Died
relative to limitations on the amendment of warrant articles in official ballot voting.
Rep. Patten (Carr 9) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
HB 1246 (1998)Became Law
relative to enforcement of oil spillage laws.
Rep. Alger (Graf 9) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1272-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
requiring the long range capital planning and utilization committee and the Skyhaven airport operation commission to develop a plan to transfer the Skyhaven airport to a local public entity and establishing
Rep. Leber (Merr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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 7, 1998✓HouseJan 29, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
HB 1281 (1998)Became Law
requiring managed care plans to permit a woman to obtain access to certain obstetrical or gynecological services without the requirement of prior authorization by a primary care provider.
Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 36) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–2; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1284-FN-A (1998)Became Law
directing the liquor commission to study and investigate the location of a new liquor store and possible welcome center and New Hampshire products store in the city of Keene.
Rep. Avery (Ches 8) House Public Works and Highways Senate Ways and Means

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
HB 1290-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to the authority of the state fire marshal and adding a member to the fire standards and training commission.
Rep. Hunter (Hills 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1297-FN-A (1998)Became Law
establishing a program of integrated pest management and continually appropriating an integrated pest management fund.
Rep. L. Pratt (Coos 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Agriculture

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 on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 1303-FN-A-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
continually appropriating boating fees and other revenues to the division of safety services.
Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) House Finance Senate Transportation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 1307 (1998)Became Law
relative to penalties for habitual offenders.
Rep. Bartlett (Belk 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1310 (1998)Died
relative to legislative approval of expenditure of federal and other funds and relative to proportionate share payments for county nursing homes.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Finance Senate Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 4–3.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✕GovernorJun 26, 1998✕LawJun 30, 1998
HB 1336-FN (1998)Became Law
defining medical necessity for managed care insurance purposes and relative to discontinued health coverage.
Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 36) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 1337-FN (1998)Became Law
making technical corrections in laws related to the department of corrections.
Rep. Knowles (Straf 11) 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 7, 1998✓HouseMar 25, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 27, 1998✓Law
HB 1341 (1998)Died
relative to temporary seasonal docks on lakes and ponds.
Rep. Whalley (Merr 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
HB 1345 (1998)Became Law
requiring drivers of motor vehicles to obey school crossing guards.
Rep. Letourneau (Rock 13) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–1.

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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawSep 1, 1998
HB 1350-FN-A (1998)Became Law
relative to vocational student organizations and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Alukonis (Hills 23) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 25, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 1368 (1998)Died
relative to distribution services and metering and billing in electric utility restructuring.
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.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✕SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawJun 10, 1998
HB 1369 (1998)Became Law
extending the term of office of the student member of the university system board of trustees.
Rep. Hinman (Graf 7) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
HB 1371 (1998)Became Law
requiring the collection of certain data on children and parents in the state case registry for use in child support enforcement.
Rep. Clay (Hills 4) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 1389-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
relative to agreements for telecommunications-related uses of the state highway system and state-owned railroad rights-of-way.
Rep. Calawa (Hills 17) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 25, 1998✓SenateJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
HB 1392 (1998)Died
relative to student drivers.
Rep. Gleason (Rock 13) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✕SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawJun 10, 1998
HB 1397-FN-A-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
reestablishing the investment tax credit against the business profits tax under the community development finance authority.
Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 36) House Finance Senate Economic Development Taxes - State

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 12, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 1400-FN (1998)Died
relative to the powers and duties of the commissioner of health and human services and relative to out-of-state trips by state officials or employees.
Rep. F. Torr (Straf 12) House Finance Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 8–14 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✕SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawJun 10, 1998
HB 1402-FN (1998)Became Law
allowing the members of the general court dental insurance and relative to excess appropriations for state employee health insurance benefits for fiscal year 1998.
Rep. F. Torr (Straf 12) House Legislative Administration Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 1417-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
relative to involvement in mediation in collective bargaining negotiations by certain municipalities.
Rep. Fraser (Merr 21) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public Affairs Employment

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 12–11 on a division

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–9 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Larsen.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2093

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
HB 1471 (1998)Became Law
allowing loss of familial relationship damages in wrongful death actions.
Rep. Keans (Straf 16) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Civil Actions

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–7 on a roll call

In the record: Majority Report: Ought to Pass

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 11–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gordon.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2083

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–5 on a roll call

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1473-FN-A (1998)Died
establishing a wildlife damage control program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Mock (Carr 3) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 11–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gordon.

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 25, 1998✕SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawJun 10, 1998
HB 1481 (1998)Became Law
granting rulemaking authority to the executive director of fish and game to determine the legal length of lobsters.
Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1515-FN (1998)Became Law
defining court-imposed "fine" to include penalty assessments and certain administrative fees.
Rep. Hansen (Hills 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1517-FN-A-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
establishing a fund for dredging to maintain harbors in New Hampshire and making an appropriation to the town of Greenville for the Greenville Water Supply Project.
Rep. Alukonis (Hills 23) House Public Works and Highways Senate Environment Transportation and Highways

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateMay 21, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 1520-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to primary petitions, the preparation of voting materials, and format options for disclosing 1998 campaign information, and prohibiting candidates from multi-seat districts from being nominated by more than one party.
Rep. Pfaff (Merr 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseApr 23, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 1531-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to reimbursement for removal of petroleum storage facilities from the oil pollution control fund.
Rep. Holbrook (Belk 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1998
HB 1537 (1998)Died
relative to aeronautics enforcement authority.
Rep. LaMott (Graf 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 12–11 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✕SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawJun 10, 1998
HB 1540-FN (1998)Became Law
allowing non-banks to establish cash dispensing machines.
Rep. Mittelman (Hills 37) House Commerce Senate Banks

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 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
HB 1541-FN-A (1998)Died
creating a position in the insurance department.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Blaisdell.

In the record: Suspend Rules for fin repts

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
HB 1545-FN (1998)Died
increasing the salaries and changing the terms of office of the labor commissioner and the deputy labor commissioner.
Rep. F. Torr (Straf 12) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs

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

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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Blaisdell.

In the record: Suspend Rules for fin repts

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 25, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
HB 1555-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to including revocable trusts for medicaid estate recovery purposes.
Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) House Finance Senate Banks Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Banks 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Blaisdell.

In the record: Suspend Rules for fin repts

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1558-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
relative to games of chance.
Rep. Teschner (Graf 5) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 25, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawAug 24, 1998
HB 1561-FN (1998)Became Law
preventing computer pornography and child exploitation and increasing penalties for possession under the child pornography laws.
Rep. Cardin (Hills 32) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1568 (1998)Became Law
relative to the timing of special school district meetings and legalizing the annual meetings of the Lisbon regional school district, the town of Amherst, and the town of Salem.
Rep. Wheeler (Hills 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

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 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 16, 1998✓Law
HB 1573-FN (1998)Became Law
changing the name of the department of cultural affairs to the department of cultural resources and changing the qualifications for the director of the division of the arts.
Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 36) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 25, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
HB 1575-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to highway modifications on lands acquired through the land conservation investment program.
Rep. Schotanus (Sull 3) House Public Works and Highways Senate Environment Transportation and Highways

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1588-FN (1998)Became Law
making it a felony to cause bodily injury to a police dog or horse.
Rep. McGough (Hills 18) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Wildlife and Recreation Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Wildlife and Recreation 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 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1623 (1998)Became Law
relative to a waiting period before a cat or ferret may be euthanized, relative to requirements for cats, ferrets, and dogs transferred from animal shelter facilities, and relative to ferret rabies suspects.
Rep. Fields (Hills 18) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife and Recreation Animals

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 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
HB 1629 (1998)Became Law
relative to walking disability plates and placards.
Rep. Pilliod (Belk 3) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 3–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
HB 1631-FN (1998)Became Law
extending the moratorium on new nursing home beds.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Finance Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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 12–9 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
HB 1655-FN-A (1998)Became Law
relative to the authority of the length of service awards program committee, and making an appropriation therefor, relative to establishment of deferral compensation plan trusts, and relative to the membership, duties, and authority of th
Rep. Dyer (Hills 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Blaisdell.

In the record: Suspend Rules for fin repts

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 25, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
HB 204-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
granting responsibility for court security and custody and control of prisoners while in the courthouse to the county sheriff and providing for state reimbursement of the sheriff for the costs of such security services.
Rep. Durham (Hills 22) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public Affairs Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 12–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gordon.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2091

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 256-FN (1998)Became Law
establishing model rules on adjudicative proceedings for state agencies.
Rep. Dodge (Rock 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseJan 29, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1998
HB 385 (1998)Died
relative to reporting and registration requirements for lobbyists and employees of lobbyists.
Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs Legislature

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✓HouseMar 12, 1997✓SenateFeb 12, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
HB 480 (1998)Died
revising the law relative to protection of persons from domestic violence.
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), 6–2; a minority, Interim Study (IS).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 10–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gordon.

In the record: Take from the table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✕SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawJun 10, 1998
HB 490 (1998)Became Law
relative to the confidentiality of medical information.
Rep. Mittelman (Hills 37) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Public and Mental Health

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 5–1.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseJan 15, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1998
HB 555 (1998)Became Law
exempting an individual's pensions and individual retirement accounts from bankruptcy attachment.
Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 36) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Insurance

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✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓SenateMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 559-FN (1998)Became Law
allowing courts to impose extended terms of imprisonment upon persons of any age who meet other criteria for extended terms and upon persons who have committed certain crimes against persons under 13 years of age.
Rep. MacIntyre (Hills 18) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
HB 583-FN-LOCAL (1998)Died
relative to felonious disarming of a law enforcement officer.
Rep. Pepino (Hills 40) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓SenateJun 4, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
HB 587-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to the system benefits charge and the composition of the nuclear decommissioning financing committee.
Rep. MacGillivray (Hills 21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

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 29, 1997✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 616-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to jury selection reforms.
Rep. Mittelman (Hills 37) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Senate Finance 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✓HouseJan 29, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 630-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
relative to additional voluntary contributions to provide for early retirement by members of the retirement system.
Rep. C. Jean (Hills 32) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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 29, 1997✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 682-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
relative to public access to records and information regarding registered criminal offenders.
Rep. Christie (Rock 22) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 707-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
providing that telecommunications poles and lines be subject to the property tax.
Rep. Below (Graf 13) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateApr 9, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 721 (1998)Died
authorizing municipalities to restrict the advertising of alcohol and tobacco through the exercise of zoning powers.
Rep. Below (Graf 13) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration Housing

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 4–2.

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

Motion Failed 11–11 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2039

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 12–10 on a division

In the record: Laid on Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseJan 15, 1998✕SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawJun 10, 1998
HB 749-FN (1998)Died
relative to disability retirement benefits for retirement system members permanently incapacitated for duty.
Rep. Steere (Ches 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
HB 774-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to child support, custodial rights, and visitation.
Rep. J. McCarthy (Rock 24) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseJan 29, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawOct 23, 1998
HB 784-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
relative to changing the amount of estimated expenditures per pupil beyond which the department of education is liable for the cost of school district borrowing.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 798 (1998)Became Law
relative to the regulation of health clubs.
Rep. Connolly (Graf 1) House Commerce Senate Public Affairs

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓SenateMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 312 (1998)Died
relative to the health care transition fund.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Finance Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✕HouseSep 24, 1998Governor✕LawSep 24, 1998
SB 324-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to entertainers on premises of an on-sale liquor licensee and relative to penalties for manufacture, sale and possession of false identification.
Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 342 (1998)Became Law
relative to capital appropriations for the Glencliff home for the elderly and for certain department of safety projects, relative to approval of certain leases by state agencies, and relative to renovations to a certain state office build
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget State Government

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 19, 1998✓HouseMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
SB 352 (1998)Became Law
relative to continuing education requirements for electrologists.
Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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 7, 1998✓SenateMar 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 359-FN (1998)Died
providing immunity to the state and public employees for any harm resulting from certain computer errors in the millenium changeover.
Sen. F. King (SD1) Senate Internal Affairs

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✕SenateJun 10, 1998HouseGovernor✕LawJun 10, 1998
SB 405-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to a specific time period by which the state is required to have an audited financial statement available to the public.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Finance Senate Internal Affairs State Government

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawAug 24, 1998
SB 417-FN (1998)Died
continuing the court modernization fund and its source of funding from penalty assessments and making an appropriation for maintenance of the new judicial branch administration building.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Finance Senate Judiciary

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✕GovernorJun 26, 1998✕LawJun 30, 1998
SB 423-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to eligibility for cost of living adjustments for retired members or beneficiaries in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) 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 7, 1998✓SenateApr 16, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 427-FN (1998)Became Law
establishing a revolving fund for loans for intrastate energy pipeline facilities improvements.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce 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 7, 1998✓SenateApr 16, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 437-FN (1998)Died
requiring a one year mandatory prison sentence for a third DWI conviction.
Sen. Barnes (SD17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 7, 1998✓SenateApr 16, 1998✓HouseMay 28, 1998Governor✕Law
SB 440-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
relative to fines payable to the division of motor vehicles; allowing civil bench warrants for defaults on such fines; authorizing bail commissioners to receive certain civil fines and fees; and authorizing the division of motor vehicles t
Sen. Podles (SD16) House Transportation Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

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 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
SB 457-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to the eligibility of employment program participants for workers' compensation.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
SB 462-FN (1998)Became Law
establishing certain commissions relative to educational issues and making an appropriation therefor, and making an appropriation to the New Hampshire Veterans' Home.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Finance Senate Finance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
SB 464-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to limitations from civil liability for volunteers and relative to state agency preparedness for the year 2000 computer problem.
Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Transportation

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓Law
SB 473-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to child day care providers and clarifying the procedures for background criminal checks for school employees and volunteers.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

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 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓Law
SB 475-FN-LOCAL (1998)Died
relative to medicaid reimbursement rates and dental care.
Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) House Finance Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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 7, 1998✓SenateMay 21, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998Governor✕LawJun 18, 1998
SB 483-FN (1998)Became Law
exempting certain businesses from the electronic filing requirement under the meals and rooms tax and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Finance Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1998
SB 488-FN (1998)Became Law
directing the department of environmental services to create a model for managing the flow of water in the Winnipesaukee River watershed and creating an advisory committee.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 16, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
SB 490-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to life and accident and health insurance and relative to certain salaries.
Sen. Squires (SD12) House Commerce Senate Insurance 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 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
SB 492 (1998)Became Law
amending the charter of the union school district of Keene.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Municipal and County Government Senate Education Elections

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓Law
SB 494 (1998)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing private nonprofit small business health care insurance purchasing groups to form and conduct business in New Hampshire.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) House Commerce Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–3.

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 29, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawJul 25, 1998
SB 500 (1998)Became Law
relative to the use of credit data for certain insurance purposes.
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 29, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
SB 503-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire community-technical college system.
Sen. Johnson (SD3) 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

✓IntroducedFeb 19, 1998✓SenateApr 16, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
SB 504-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to members of predecessor systems of 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

✓IntroducedFeb 19, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1998
SR 5 (1998)Adopted by Senate
urging Congress to restore $10.5 billion to the budget of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler Military & Veterans' Affairs

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 10, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998
HB 1145 (1998)Became Law
relative to the definition of "livestock."
Rep. Marshall (Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife and Recreation Agriculture

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Interim Study (IS), 4–3; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ref for study

Motion Failed 4–18 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998