The Senate, Thursday, June 18, 1998

The Senate took up 66 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 20
Votes Taken
4 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 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Barnes.

In the record: Suspend Rules for conf comm rept

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 20–4 on a roll call

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseJan 29, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
HB 1118 (1998)Became Law
relative to the expiration of contact lens prescriptions and relative to continuing education for ophthalmic dispensers.
Rep. Dawe (Hills 33) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1123 (1998)Became Law
relative to the control of wolf hybrids.
Rep. McGuirk (Ches 1) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Barnes.

In the record: Suspend Rules for conf comm rept

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateApr 23, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateMay 21, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 1339-FN (1998)Became Law
regulating the sale by mail of liquor, wine, and beer and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Hunt (Ches 10) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 25, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 1384-FN-A (1998)Died
making an appropriation to the department of cultural affairs for the purpose of funding participation of the state in the Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife.
Rep. Avery (Ches 8) House Finance Senate Finance

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateMay 7, 1998✕GovernorJun 26, 1998✕LawJun 30, 1998
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 25, 1998✓SenateJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
HB 1448 (1998)Became Law
relative to confidential communication between victims and counselors.
Rep. Knowles (Straf 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1501 (1998)Became Law
relative to amending certain provisions of the charter school law.
Rep. Hunt (Ches 10) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateMay 14, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 1514-FN (1998)Became Law
changing the date by which the legislature must set the medicaid enhancement tax.
Rep. Weyler (Rock 18) House Finance Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1998
HB 1540-FN (1998)Became Law
allowing non-banks to establish cash dispensing machines.
Rep. Mittelman (Hills 37) House Commerce Senate Banks

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 18, 1998✓SenateJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 5, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 19, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
HB 1629 (1998)Became Law
relative to walking disability plates and placards.
Rep. Pilliod (Belk 3) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseFeb 12, 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓HouseMar 25, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 26, 1998
HB 170-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
exempting temporary, demountable, plastic-covered greenhouses from property taxation.
Rep. Owen (Merr 6) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 9, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawApr 1, 1999
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 529 (1998)Became Law
relative to excluding from the definition of subdivision the placement and maintenance of wireless communication facilities.
Rep. Boutin (Hills 37) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseJan 29, 1998✓SenateApr 23, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJun 1, 1999
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓SenateJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1997✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓SenateApr 9, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
HB 798 (1998)Became Law
relative to the regulation of health clubs.
Rep. Connolly (Graf 1) House Commerce Senate Public Affairs

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓SenateMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 102-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to the possession of certain weapons in the commission of a violent crime.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 9, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseJan 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 197-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to final dispositional orders in child protection cases.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Judiciary

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateMar 27, 1997✓HouseJan 29, 1998✓GovernorJun 24, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 205-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
establishing a special school district to provide special education for eligible inmates in the state prison system.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 23, 1997✓SenateApr 3, 1997✓HouseFeb 12, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJul 1, 1999
SB 333 (1998)Died
allowing any registered voter who is unable to vote in person, by reason of extended work hours, lack of transportation, or illness in the family, to vote by absentee ballot.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

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

In the record: Conference Committee Report

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Patenaude.

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 14, 1998Governor✕LawJun 18, 1998
SB 339-LOCAL (1998)Died
relative to the bidding for design and construction of a new medium security prison in the city of Berlin and to the closure of the lakes region facility and making appropriations therefor.
Sen. F. King (SD1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 19, 1998✓HouseApr 9, 1998Governor✕Law
SB 344 (1998)Became Law
relative to trustees.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Commerce Senate Banks

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateFeb 12, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 400 (1998)Became Law
relative to withdrawal of a school district from an area district.
Sen. Johnson (SD3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
SB 421-FN (1998)Became Law
relative to timber harvesting and penalties for timber trespass and deceptive forestry practices and relative to persons who are not required to file an intent to cut.
Sen. Gordon (SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Economic Development Agriculture

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
SB 429-FN (1998)Died
relative to the confidentiality of drivers' motor vehicle records.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseJun 10, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓Law
SB 451-FN-LOCAL (1998)Became Law
relative to the accessibility of pupil assessment materials and the anonymity of pupil assessment results.
Sen. Roberge (SD9) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Sen. Barnes.

In the record: Suspend Rules for conf comm rept

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 5, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawJan 1, 1999
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 28, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓Law
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1998✓SenateMar 26, 1998✓HouseJun 4, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 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.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 29, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 20, 1998✓GovernorJun 25, 1998✓LawJul 25, 1998
SB 502-FN (1998)Became Law
allowing federal judges to perform marriages after obtaining a special license.
Sen. Larsen (SD15) House Judiciary and Family Law Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 1998✓SenateApr 2, 1998✓HouseMay 7, 1998✓GovernorJun 26, 1998✓LawAug 25, 1998