The Senate, Tuesday, May 18, 1999

The Senate took up 24 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 19
Votes Taken
2 roll calls26 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.

CACR 20 (2000)Died
relating to the election of governor and senators. Providing that beginning with the 2002 general election, and every 4 years thereafter, the governor and senators shall be elected.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

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

Motion Failed 13–10 on a roll call

In the record: Sen Wheeler Moved Rerefer

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateFeb 3, 2000✕HouseMay 18, 2000Voters
HB 456 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study issues relating to the deaf community in New Hampshire.
Rep. Daniel Burnham (D - Ches 8) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

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 28, 1999✓HouseMar 25, 1999✓SenateMay 18, 1999✓GovernorJun 25, 1999✓LawJun 25, 1999
HB 56 (1999)Became Law
establishing a procedure for reinstating corporations that have been administratively dissolved for more than 3 years.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 10) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseMar 25, 1999✓SenateJun 8, 1999✓GovernorJul 6, 1999✓LawSep 4, 1999
HB 67 (1999)Became Law
relative to termination of parental rights upon a finding of child abuse.
Rep. Irene Pratt (D - Ches 5) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Debora Pignatelli (D - SD13).

In the record: Senate Accedes With House Request Conf. Committee

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseMar 18, 1999✓Senate✓GovernorJun 18, 1999✓LawJun 18, 1999
HB 75 (2000)Died
changing the number required for a quorum on the commission for human rights.
Rep. Loren Jean (R - Hills 17) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseJan 28, 1999✓SenateJan 13, 2000Governor✕Law
SB 117 (1999)Became Law
relative to the duties of the board of trustees of the community-technical college system and relative to reports made to the commissioner of the regional community-technical college system.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. McCarley Concurred W/House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMar 17, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓GovernorJun 3, 1999✓LawAug 2, 1999
SB 161-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
relative to amending the contributory pension system for employees of the city of Manchester and authorizing the town of Salem pension plan.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Municipal and County Government Senate Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Wheeler Concurred W/House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓SenateMar 4, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓GovernorJun 3, 1999✓LawJun 3, 1999
SB 174 (1999)Died
relative to the regulation of telemarketers.
Sen. George Disnard (D - SD8) 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: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓SenateMay 18, 1999✕HouseJun 22, 1999Governor✕LawJun 22, 1999
SB 209-FN-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
establishing a study committee on certain matters concerning superior court justices.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Judiciary 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 on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateJun 8, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
SB 52 (2000)Interim Study
requiring insurance coverage for infertility treatments.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 15–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMay 18, 1999HouseJan 6, 2000Governor✕LawJul 12, 2000
SB 60 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the licensure of radiographers and radiologic technologists.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Squires Concurred W/House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMar 17, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓GovernorJun 3, 1999✓LawAug 2, 1999
SB 75 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the establishment of a permit system for vessels registered in another state temporarily using the waters of New Hampshire.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Transportation Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Concurred W/House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMar 23, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓GovernorJun 3, 1999✓LawAug 2, 1999
SB 77 (1999)Became Law
relative to authorized regional enrollment area schools.
Sen. Leo Fraser (R - SD4) 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: Sen. McCarley Concurred W/House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateApr 1, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓GovernorJun 10, 1999✓LawAug 9, 1999
SB 79 (2000)Died
requiring vendors who operate electronic customer service terminals to disclose to customers if they place floor holds on or charge other fees to the bank accounts of customers using ATM cards at such terminals.
Sen. John King (D - SD18) Senate Banks

Senate Banks 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 81 (1999)Became Law
permitting the city of Manchester to issue bonds to finance unfunded liability of the city's employee pension system.
Sen. Patricia Krueger (R - SD16) House Municipal and County Government Senate Banks Municipalities

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Fraser Concured W/House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateApr 14, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓GovernorJun 3, 1999✓LawJun 3, 1999
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
SB 83 (1999)Became Law
relative to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration 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: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMay 18, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000