The Senate, Thursday, June 24, 1999

The Senate took up 54 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 25
Votes Taken
1 roll call53 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.

CACR 6 (1999)Not Ratified
relating to municipalities' home rule. Providing that municipalities shall have home rule authority to exercise such powers which are not prohibited by the state constitution, state statute, or common law.
Rep. George Brown (D - Straf 17) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Senator Trombly moved it to be Special Ordered to June 29 at 10:01

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✕VotersNov 7, 2000
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

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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseFeb 16, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 2, 1999✓LawJul 6, 1999
HB 113 (2000)Died
affirming sovereign immunity as it relates to the Claremont ruling.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9) House Finance 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 7, 1999✓HouseFeb 16, 1999✕SenateFeb 3, 2000Governor✕LawFeb 3, 2000
HB 216 (1999)Became Law
relative to release conditions pending trial for defendants in domestic violence, stalking, or protective order violation cases.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 11) 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✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 25 (1999)Became Law
making appropriations for capital improvements.
Rep. Edwin Smith (R - Ches 6) House Public Works and Highways State Government

Introduce (Admit the bill to the chamber)

Motion Passed: Bill Introduced

Moved by Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15).

In the record: Susp. Rules for Introduction

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 17–4 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseJun 23, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓Law
HB 252 (1999)Died
establishing a committee to study all aspects of the condominium act established under RSA 356-B.
Rep. Tim McGough (R - Hills 18) House Commerce Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999Governor✕LawJul 1, 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).

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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJul 1, 1999✓GovernorNov 22, 1999✓LawJan 21, 2000
HB 341 (1999)Died
relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
Rep. Jane O'Hearn (R - Hills 26) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Senator Trombly moved it to be Special Ordered to June 29

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseApr 22, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999Governor✕Law
HB 360-FN (2000)Died
clarifying that any person convicted of a felony in this state is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms and other dangerous weapons.
Rep. Robert Murphy (D - Hills 42) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA); a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Senator Trombly moved it to be Special Ordered to June 29

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✕SenateFeb 3, 2000Governor✕LawFeb 3, 2000
HB 366 (2000)Died
repealing the requirement that persons filing for a primary on the last day of the filing period do so in person.
Rep. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 44) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs 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✓HouseApr 14, 1999✕SenateJan 13, 2000Governor✕LawJan 13, 2000
HB 369 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee on educational programs on tobacco use for minors.
Rep. Ralph Akins (R - Graf 14) House Commerce 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

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 29, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawJul 12, 1999
HB 399 (1999)Became Law
allowing the secretary of state to have flexibility in moving the date of New Hampshire's presidential primary and changing the filing period for declarations of candidacy for candidates for president and vice-president at the presidential primary.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 34) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJun 29, 1999✓LawJun 29, 1999
HB 408 (1999)Became Law
relative to drug formularies under managed care entities.
Rep. Taylor (Straf 11) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Insurance

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

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Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 29, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 411 (1999)Died
requiring voters to present identification.
Rep. M. Nowe (Rock 4) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✕SenateJun 29, 1999Governor✕LawJun 29, 1999
HB 486-FN-A (1999)Became Law
relative to the physician effectiveness program.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 3) 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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 6, 1999✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 503-FN-LOCAL (1999)Died
relative to the adoption of charter school and open enrollment provisions in cooperative school districts and authorized regional enrollment areas.
Rep. Godfrey Howard (R - Carr 10) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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 20, 1999SenateJun 24, 1999Governor✕LawJul 12, 2000
HB 545-FN (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study ambulatory surgical facilities.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 2) 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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJul 9, 1999
HB 626-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to revising the laws regulating accountancy.
Rep. M. Whalley (Merr 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP); a minority, Re-refer to Committee.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Senator Trombly moved it to be Special Ordered to June 29

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawSep 7, 1999
HB 640-FN (2000)Became Law
establishing certain standards of accountability for health maintenance organizations and other entities providing health insurance through a managed care system.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 10) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Insurance

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

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Senator Trombly moved it to be Special Ordered to June 29

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateFeb 3, 2000✓GovernorMar 7, 2000✓LawSep 3, 2000
HB 650-FN-A (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the structure of alcohol and drug abuse prevention services.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 1) House Executive Departments and Administration 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

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseApr 22, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawSep 7, 1999
HB 657-FN (1999)Died
relative to the health services planning and review board and the certificate of need process.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) 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 Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✕SenateJun 24, 1999Governor✕LawJun 24, 1999
HB 658-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to certification, registration, and insurance requirements for recovery agents who assist bail agents and sureties.
Rep. Ralph Akins (R - Graf 14) 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

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 665 (1999)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire emergency management compact with other jurisdictions.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
HB 687-FN (1999)Became Law
establishing the criminal offense of identity fraud.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 10) 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 16, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 69 (1999)Became Law
relative to the definition of employee under certain labor laws.
Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21).

In the record: Senate Moved to Accede to COC

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✓SenateJun 8, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 4, 1999
HB 690-FN-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
establishing a committee to study charter schools and open enrollment school districts.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 10) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Senator Trombly moved it to be Special Ordered to June 29

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateFeb 3, 2000✓GovernorJun 21, 2000✓LawAug 20, 2000
HB 715-FN-A-LOCAL (1999)Died
granting responsibility for court security to the county sheriff and abolishing certain court security officer positions.
Rep. Bruce Hunter (R - Hills 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✕SenateJun 24, 1999Governor✕LawJun 24, 1999
HCR 9 (1999)Adopted
encouraging greater health care choices for Medicaire eligible citizens throughout New Hampshire.
Rep. Godfrey Howard (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans 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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Senate Concurred W/ House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓SenateApr 29, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24).

In the record: Senate Concurred W/ House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 16, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawSep 7, 1999