The Senate, Thursday, March 4, 1999

The Senate took up 20 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
4 roll calls19 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 112-FN-A (1999)Became Law
increasing the tobacco tax and dedicating a portion of tobacco settlement funds to a tobacco use prevention fund.
Rep. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 44) House Finance Senate Ways and Means

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: OTPA (0261)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Leo Fraser (R - SD4).

Referred to Finance (Rule #24)

Motion Passed 16–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseFeb 16, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 2, 1999✓LawJul 6, 1999
SB 14 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the impact of federal welfare reform on the cities and towns of New Hampshire.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

The committee recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. F. King.

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateMar 17, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓GovernorJun 3, 1999✓LawJun 3, 1999
SB 19 (1999)Became Law
extending the reporting date of the state substance abuse treatment delivery system committee.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: OTPA (0164)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateMar 4, 1999✓HouseApr 29, 1999✓GovernorMay 11, 1999✓LawMay 11, 1999
SB 20 (1999)Became Law
relative to soliciting or selling tickets to entertainment or sports events on public ways.
Sen. Frederick King (R - SD1) House Commerce Senate Energy and Economic Development

Senate Energy and Economic Development 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

Moved by Sen. F. King.

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateMay 20, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJul 9, 1999
SB 26 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study trustee process.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

The committee recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓Introduced✓SenateMar 4, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓GovernorJun 25, 1999✓LawJun 25, 1999
SB 36-FN-A (2000)Became Law
[New Title] relative to salary increases for direct care providers for persons with developmental and acquired disabilities.
Sen. James Squires (R - SD12) House Finance Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateMar 17, 1999✓HouseJan 13, 2000✓GovernorFeb 16, 2000✓LawJul 1, 2000
SB 39 (1999)Died
eliminating the voting column for vice-president on the presidential primary ballot.
Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6) Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

In the record: Majority Report: Ought to Pass

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

In the record: Min. Rpt of ITL

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✕SenateMar 4, 1999HouseGovernor✕LawMar 4, 1999
SB 41 (1999)Became Law
clarifying references in provisions relating to hunting and fishing licenses for members of the United States army, navy, marines, air force, and coast guard.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateMar 4, 1999✓HouseApr 29, 1999✓GovernorMay 21, 1999✓LawJul 20, 1999
SB 78 (1999)Became Law
relative to contract requirements between a paid solicitor and a charitable trust.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended 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

In the record: OTPA (0166)

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMar 4, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawSep 7, 1999