The Senate, Thursday, April 29, 1999

The Senate took up 35 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 16
Votes Taken
3 roll calls34 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.

How the Day Began

Presiding over the Senate during the day: Sen. Clesson Blaisdell (D - SD10).

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 117-FN-A-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
relative to state taxes and other sources of revenue for funding an adequate education; relative to establishing the cost of an adequate education, and relative to creating a commission to study the methodology used in establishing the cost of an adequate education and a tax equity and efficiency commission, and making appropriations therefor.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 11) House Finance Taxes - State

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 16–8 on a roll call

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseApr 22, 1999✓SenateApr 22, 1999✓GovernorApr 29, 1999✓Law
HB 204-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to driving after license revocation or suspension.
Rep. Robert Letourneau (R - Rock 13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation 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: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseMar 4, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓GovernorJun 25, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 206 (1999)Became Law
relative to restrooms in restaurants.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseMar 18, 1999✓SenateApr 29, 1999✓GovernorJun 3, 1999✓LawJun 3, 1999
HB 214 (1999)Became Law
changing the membership of and extending the reporting date for the committee to study women's health care.
Rep. Martha Fuller Clark (D - Rock 36) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

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 6, 1999✓HouseMar 4, 1999✓SenateApr 29, 1999✓GovernorMay 21, 1999✓LawMay 21, 1999
HB 327-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
allowing municipal governing bodies to enter into lease agreements for equipment.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 29) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Municipalities

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseMar 25, 1999✓SenateApr 29, 1999✓GovernorMay 11, 1999✓LawJul 10, 1999
HB 495-FN-A (1999)Became Law
relative to reauthorizing the motor oil discharge cleanup fund and increasing the fuel oil discharge cleanup fund fee, allowing coverage for discharge prevention, and allowing reimbursement for replacing substandard tanks.
Rep. Robert Holbrook (R - Belk 7) House Finance Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 1, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 1, 1999✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 515 (1999)Became Law
extending the indemnification of persons providing clinical services to the department of health and human services.
Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) House Judiciary Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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 28, 1999✓HouseMar 18, 1999✓SenateApr 29, 1999✓GovernorMay 21, 1999✓LawJun 30, 1999
HJR 1 (1999)Died
requesting that the federal government prohibit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or other federal agency from introducing wolf populations to the northeastern United States, especially New Hampshire.
Rep. Lawrence Guay (R - Coos 6) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and Recreation

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseFeb 10, 1999SenateApr 29, 1999Governor✕LawJul 12, 2000
SB 163 (1999)Became Law
establishing a commission to study methods for reducing violent incidents involving children and guns.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 21–3 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓SenateApr 29, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
SB 183-FN-A (1999)Became Law
requiring the department of health and human services to make a biennial report on the health status of New Hampshire residents, relative to rates for pharmaceutical services, requiring the department to conduct a study, and establishing a subcommittee to study affordable health insurance for low-income working adults.
Sen. James Squires (R - SD12) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
SB 188-LOCAL (1999)Died
allowing school districts operating under the official ballot form of meeting to have more than one special meeting per year through court petition on an appropriation question or issue.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public Affairs 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: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateApr 29, 1999✕HouseJun 29, 1999Governor✕LawJun 29, 1999
SB 194-FN-A (1999)Died
dedicating certain sums in the moose management fund for the payment for damage done by moose to certain trees.
Sen. Frederick King (R - SD1) Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed

In the record: Lay on Table

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 13–10 on a roll call

In the record: Reconsideration of Ought to Pass Motion

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled

In the record: Lay on Table

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Wheeler Served Reconsideration

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✕SenateMay 20, 1999HouseGovernor✕LawMay 20, 1999
SB 206-FN-A-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
relative to distribution of tobacco settlement funds.
Sen. James Squires (R - SD12) House Finance Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 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: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateFeb 3, 2000✓HouseMay 18, 2000✓GovernorMay 31, 2000✓LawMay 31, 2000
SB 29-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
relative to the proper sheltering of dogs.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Wildlife and Recreation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation 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: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateApr 29, 1999✓HouseJan 5, 2000✓GovernorFeb 4, 2000✓LawFeb 4, 2000
SB 46-FN (2000)Died
relative to the applicability of mooring permit requirements
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Environment - Conservation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateJan 13, 2000✕HouseFeb 24, 2000Governor✕LawFeb 24, 2000
SB 59-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
relative to bonding of animal owners convicted of animal cruelty.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Wildlife and Recreation Animals

Senate Wildlife and Recreation 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: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateApr 29, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓GovernorJun 25, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
SB 82 (1999)Died
relative to the termination of employees.
Sen. John King (D - SD18) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–2.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

In the record: Remove from Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMay 20, 1999✕HouseJun 22, 1999Governor✕LawJun 22, 1999