The Senate, Thursday, May 13, 1999

The Senate took up 48 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 18
Votes Taken
8 roll calls43 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 215 (1999)Became Law
placing restrictions on name changes for certain felons and imposing a duty to notify certain law enforcement agencies when changes are made.
Rep. Robert McKinley (R - Straf 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseMar 4, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓GovernorJun 28, 1999✓LawJun 28, 1999
HB 258 (1999)Became Law
establishing Gold Star Mother's Day honoring mothers who lost sons or daughters while on duty in the armed forces.
Rep. Baldwin Domingo (D - Straf 12) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs Memorials

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseMar 30, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓GovernorMay 28, 1999✓LawJul 27, 1999
HB 357 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study and investigate issues related to investigations, trials, convictions, and sentencing of sex offenders.
Rep. L Randy Lyman (R - Carr 5) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary 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✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓GovernorJun 3, 1999✓LawAug 2, 1999
HB 431 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study methods and processes necessary to retain and enhance uses of the White Mountain National Forest, the impact of any change in designation or uses, and relative to promoting the continual multiple use management of such land.
Rep. G Michael Gilman (R - Graf 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Environment 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✓HouseMar 18, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓GovernorJun 25, 1999✓LawJun 25, 1999
SB 126 (2000)Died
requiring approval of the superior court or, in the case of workers' compensation, the labor commissioner, as a precondition to transfer of any structured settlement payment rights.
Sen. Clesson Blaisdell (D - SD10) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary 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 28, 1999✕SenateFeb 3, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 3, 2000
SB 127-FN-A-LOCAL (2000)Interim Study
establishing a local property tax education homestead allowance against school taxes on residential real estate, establishing a fund to reimburse municipalities for such exemptions, and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Mary Brown (R - SD17) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means 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 28, 1999SenateFeb 3, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawJul 12, 2000
SB 131-FN-A (1999)Became Law
changing the name of the office of travel and tourism to the office of travel and tourism development, and updating outdated references to the office of vacation travel.
Sen. Rick Trombly (D - SD7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance State Government

Senate Finance 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✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJul 9, 1999
SB 132 (2000)Died
requiring a review of public safety communications requirements regarding the summit of Mount Kearsarge, establishing an advisory committee regarding the review, and placing a moratorium until July 1, 2001 on new leases, use permits, or extensions of lease or permit terms for telecommunication facilities on the summit of Mount Kearsarge.
Sen. Rick Trombly (D - SD7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment

Senate Environment 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 28, 1999✓SenateApr 6, 2000✓HouseMay 18, 2000Governor✕Law
SB 147 (2000)Became Law
relative to self-referrals for chiropractic care under managed care organizations.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 16–8 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateJun 8, 1999✓HouseJan 27, 2000✓GovernorFeb 18, 2000✓LawApr 18, 2000
SB 151 (1999)Died
relative to assignment of judges.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

The committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✕SenateMay 13, 1999HouseGovernor✕LawMay 13, 1999
SB 153-FN-A (2000)Became Law
requiring that a percentage of profits derived by the liquor commission be placed into and continually appropriated to a special fund for alcohol education and abuse prevention and treatment programs.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Finance Senate Ways and Means State Government

Senate Ways and Means 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✓SenateJun 8, 1999✓HouseJan 6, 2000✕GovernorJul 5, 2000✓LawJul 1, 2001
SB 158-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to definitions and penalties for indecent exposure and inclusion in certain sexual offender registry classifications.
Sen. John King (D - SD18) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓SenateJun 8, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
SB 162 (2000)Became Law
authorizing licensure and regulatory oversight of voluntary small employer health insurance purchasing alliances.
Sen. Leo Fraser (R - SD4) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance 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 11, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJan 5, 2000✓GovernorFeb 2, 2000✓Law
SB 166 (1999)Died
establishing a committee to study insurance coverage for certain physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
Sen. James Squires (R - SD12) House Commerce Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Insurance 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 11, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✕HouseJun 22, 1999Governor✕LawJun 22, 1999
SB 167 (1999)Became Law
relative to off-label prescription drugs.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance 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 11, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
SB 172 (1999)Became Law
relative to representation by a citizen in a court proceeding.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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 on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
SB 175-FN (1999)Became Law
requiring insurance coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs and prescription contraceptive devices and for contraceptive services.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 17–6 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
SB 189-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to the establishment of a civil rights act.
Sen. Debora Pignatelli (D - SD13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 0959

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 18, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
SB 191 (1999)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire higher educational and health facilities authority.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Commerce Senate Education

Senate Education 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 9, 1999✓LawJul 9, 1999
SB 198-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to voluntary certification of persons installing or servicing propane gas or heating oil equipment.
Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓Law
SB 217-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to real estate brokers of other jurisdictions doing business in this state.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 16, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawSep 7, 1999
SB 226-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to the real estate practice act and the powers and duties of the real estate commission.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateFeb 3, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorJun 21, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
SB 227-FN (1999)Became Law
establishing a gambling business felony.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

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

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

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6).

In the record: Rerefer

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Ought tp Pass W/Amendment

Order to Third Reading (Send the bill to its final vote)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 17–7 on a roll call

✓IntroducedMar 30, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 23, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
SB 228-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to spousal benefits upon the death of certain retired group II members of the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. John King (D - SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance 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

✓IntroducedMar 30, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓HouseFeb 10, 2000✓GovernorMar 1, 2000✓LawJul 1, 2000
SB 31-LOCAL (1999)Died
allowing property taxpayers to choose whether to participate in the funding of nonprofit organizations through their property taxes.
Sen. Mary Brown (R - SD17) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✕SenateMay 13, 1999HouseGovernor✕LawMay 13, 1999
SB 76-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
establishing a pilot program allowing certain economically depressed municipalities to offer tax exemptions to foster public accommodation and industrial construction.
Sen. Frederick King (R - SD1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

Senate Ways and Means 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✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseMar 30, 2000✓GovernorApr 21, 2000✓Law
SB 96 (2000)Died
relative to pre-approval of payment of medical services by workers' compensation insurers.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance 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 28, 1999✕SenateJan 13, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawJan 13, 2000
SCR 2 (2000)Died
urging the President and Congress to strengthen the finances of Social Security.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D) Senate Insurance

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

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Wheeler Subtitute Motion Of Rereferred

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✕SenateJan 13, 2000House
SR 7 (1999)Died
declaring that any deficit in the education trust fund be financed with new sources of revenue and not through reductions to appropriations in the state operating budget.
Sen. Rick Trombly (D)

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedMay 13, 1999SenateMay 13, 1999