The Senate, Thursday, June 17, 1999

The Senate took up 42 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 23
Votes Taken
2 roll calls45 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 265 (1999)Became Law
relative to the student trustees on the university system of New Hampshire board of trustees, adequate education grants in cooperative school districts, kindergarten program funding, and the adequate education grant in the town of Stratford.
Rep. Harry Hinman (R - Graf 7) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

RC

Motion Passed 16–6 on a roll call

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseApr 22, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
HB 294-FN-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
relative to state aid to municipalities for closure of certain municipal incinerators.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Public Affairs Environment - Administration

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJul 1, 1999✓GovernorNov 22, 1999✓LawJan 21, 2000
HB 356 (1999)Became Law
relative to the issuance of summons and notice in CHINS petitions.
Rep. L Randy Lyman (R - Carr 5) House Children and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

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 30, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 6, 1999✓LawJul 6, 1999
HB 367 (1999)Became Law
relative to requesting certifying scientists to appear at DWI hearings.
Rep. George Musler (R - Straf 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMar 30, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 375 (2000)Became Law
relative to substitutions for disqualified and deceased candidates.
Rep. Natalie Flanagan (R - Rock 14) House Election Law Senate Executive Departments and Administration Elections

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

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✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateFeb 3, 2000✓GovernorFeb 18, 2000✓LawApr 18, 2000
HB 397 (1999)Died
establishing a 4-year term for the commissioner of the department of corrections, and clarifying the process of appointing personnel under the commissioner.
Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✕SenateJun 17, 1999Governor✕LawJun 17, 1999
HB 412-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to the powers of the state treasurer and increasing the limit on state indebtedness, and relative to the use of bond proceeds awarded under a state guarantee.
Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) House Executive Departments and Administration

Rules Suspension

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseJun 16, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJun 21, 1999✓Law
HB 454 (1999)Died
requiring the university system of New Hampshire board of trustees to initiate a study of the status of veterans' access to higher education within the university system.
Rep. Eugene Gagnon (R - Hills 48) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✕SenateJun 17, 1999Governor✕LawJun 17, 1999
HB 471 (1999)Died
exempting certain family owned and operated businesses from certain requirements in the workers' compensation act relative to safety programs.
Rep. G Michael Gilman (R - Graf 1) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✕SenateJun 17, 1999Governor✕LawJun 17, 1999
HB 473 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the non-group health insurance market.
Rep. Keith Herman (R - Hills 13) 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

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 29, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 6, 1999✓LawJul 6, 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 Finance 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 524 (1999)Became Law
increasing the alternate members on the public employee labor relations board.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

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 28, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJun 28, 1999✓LawAug 27, 1999
HB 586 (1999)Became Law
relative to rulemaking authority of the board of chiropractic examiners and unlawful practice of chiropractic.
Rep. Robb-Theroux (Sull 9) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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 28, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 1, 1999✓LawAug 30, 1999
HB 675-FN (1999)Became Law
extending the applicability of postsecondary educational assistance for New Hampshire national guard members and requiring an annual reporting from state-supported postsecondary institutions.
Rep. O Alan Thulander (R - Hills 6) House Education 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 16, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 6, 1999✓LawJul 6, 1999
HB 685-FN-A (1999)Became Law
relative to the duties of the New Hampshire land and community heritage commission.
Rep. Martha Fuller Clark (D - Rock 36) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal 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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawJul 12, 1999
HB 706 (1999)Became Law
relative to the definition of "sexual contact" under the sexual assault laws and relative to the registration of certain criminal offenders.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 18) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 1, 1999✓LawAug 30, 1999
HB 721-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to procedures regarding delinquent children under RSA 169-B.
Rep. L Randy Lyman (R - Carr 5) House Children and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

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 16, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 726-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to the credentialing of personnel in early care and education programs, establishing a fee for such credential, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 16) House Children and Family Law Senate Education Children

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 2, 1999✓LawAug 31, 1999
HB 739 (1999)Became Law
eliminating the restrictions on the number of days bingo volunteers may serve.
Rep. Richard Cooney (R - Rock 26) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public Affairs

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

✓IntroducedApr 1, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawSep 7, 1999
HB 742 (1999)Became Law
defining "domestic employee" for purposes of workers' compensation.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 13) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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

✓IntroducedApr 22, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 6, 1999✓LawSep 4, 1999
HB 744 (1999)Became Law
ratifying the Plainfield Village Water District annual meeting held on March 27, 1999, the Alton annual town meeting held on March 10, 1999, and the Gilford School District annual meeting held on March 17, 1999.
Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Internal Affairs

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJun 18, 1999✓LawJun 18, 1999
HB 745-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
authorizing the town of Ashland to call a special meeting for the purpose of raising money to address a general fund deficit, and relative to the excess education property tax payment for certain municipalities.
Rep. Hobart Harmon (R - Graf 8) House Municipal and County Government Taxes - Local

Sen. Gordon Susp. Rules for referral

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMay 25, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJun 30, 1999✓LawJun 30, 1999
SB 219-FN-LOCAL (2000)Died
[New Title] establishing a procedure for providing educational improvement assistance to local school districts and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance 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 Education

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateFeb 10, 2000✕HouseMay 4, 2000Governor✕LawMay 4, 2000