The Senate, Tuesday, June 29, 1999

The Senate took up 86 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 26
Votes Taken
12 roll calls93 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).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 18–3 on a roll call

✓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

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 14–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–10 on a roll call

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Senate Accedes to Req of Conference Committe

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseFeb 16, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 2, 1999✓LawJul 6, 1999
HB 2-FN-A (1999)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 5) House Finance State Government

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

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

In the record: Suspension of Rules for Introduction

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 25, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Rick Trombly (D - SD7).

In the record: Senate Accedes to Req Conference Committee

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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Senate Accedes to Req for Conference Committee

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseApr 22, 1999✓SenateJun 17, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
HB 331 (1999)Became Law
addressing hazardous waste and surface water quality violations incurred by the department of transportation identified by the state department of environmental services, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Alf Jacobson (R - Merr 2) House Commerce Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Larsen substitute motion of Ought to Pass

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2).

In the record: Senate Accedes to req of Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
HB 333 (1999)Became Law
relative to contracts between participating providers and managed care entities.
Rep. Bronwyn Asplund (R - Merr 13) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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 Accedes to Req for Conference Committee

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseApr 29, 1999✓SenateJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
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).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 12–10 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 17–5 on a roll call

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Senate Accedes to Req Conference committee

✓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).

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2).

In the record: Rereferred

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✕SenateFeb 3, 2000Governor✕LawFeb 3, 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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. James Squires (R - SD12).

In the record: Senate Accedes to Req of Conference Committee

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 29, 1999✓SenateJun 24, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawJul 12, 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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. James Squires (R - SD12).

In the record: Senate Accedes to Req of Conference Committee

✓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

Refuse to Accede (Decline a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Refused on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Rick Trombly (D - SD7).

In the record: Senate Refuses to Accedes Req of Conference Committee

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✕SenateJun 29, 1999Governor✕LawJun 29, 1999
HB 463-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
relative to local regulation of junk yards and altering the definition of federal aid primary system for purposes of the laws regarding highway regulations, protection and control regulations.
Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 10) House Public Works and Highways Transportation and Highways

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2).

In the record: Senate Accedes to Req of Conference Committee

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 22, 1999✓SenateJun 9, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
HB 525-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to special number plates for certain veterans.
Rep. Michael Downing (D - Rock 26) House Transportation 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 28, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
HB 562 (1999)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the date of decision for appeals of zoning matters.
Rep. Kenneth Marshall (R - Merr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Rick Trombly (D - SD7).

In the record: Senate Accedes Req Conference Committee

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 29, 1999✓SenateJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
HB 563 (1999)Became Law
relative to names of limited liability partnerships and companies and cooperative associations.
Rep. Natalie Flanagan (R - Rock 14) House Commerce Senate Banks Business and Industry

Senate Banks 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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Leo Fraser (R - SD4).

In the record: Senate Accedes to Req of Con Comm

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseApr 14, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
HB 584-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to administrative license suspensions.
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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2).

In the record: Senate Accedes Req of Conference Committee

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
HB 605-FN (1999)Died
affirming sovereign immunity for the state and its political subdivisions as it relates to the "year 2000 problem."
Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 7) House Judiciary Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 10, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✕SenateJun 29, 1999Governor✕LawJun 29, 1999
HB 616-FN-A (1999)Became Law
establishing a house study committee to consider issues related to the driver training fund and exempting persons covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act from certain driver's license requirements.
Rep. John Gleason (R - Rock 13) House Transportation Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2).

In the record: Senate Accedes Req of Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
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).

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Min. Rpt: rerefer

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–8 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Mary Brown (R - SD17).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1865

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Motion Passed 23–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawSep 7, 1999
HB 633-FN-LOCAL (1999)Died
establishing parental choice scholarships.
Rep. Marie Rabideau (R - Rock 16) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2).

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 14–9 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✕SenateJun 29, 1999Governor✕LawJun 29, 1999
HB 639-FN (1999)Died
relative to motor vehicle registration fees for antique motor vehicles and motorcycles.
Rep. Robert Letourneau (R - Rock 13) House Transportation 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 Failed 0–22

In the record: Ought to Pass W/Amendment

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseApr 29, 1999✕SenateJun 29, 1999Governor✕LawJun 29, 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).

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

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

In the record: Rerefer

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateFeb 3, 2000✓GovernorMar 7, 2000✓LawSep 3, 2000
HB 652-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to victims' assistance, penalty assessments on criminal offenses, and establishing a surcharge on items sold at state prison commissaries which is continually appropriated to the victims' assistance fund.
Rep. Donnalee Lozeau (R - Hills 30) 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 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 666-FN-A-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
relative to the taxation of sand, gravel, loam, and other similar substances.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Finance Senate Finance

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

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
HB 676-FN-A (1999)Became Law
increasing fees for motor vehicle inspection stickers and establishing motor vehicle inspector positions and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 29) House Transportation 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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2).

In the record: Senate Accedes Req of Conference Committee

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 1, 1999
HB 684 (1999)Became Law
requiring a 2/3 vote of both houses of the general court to increase the rate of the business enterprise tax and making technical corrections to 1999, HB 117.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 5) House Finance Senate Finance Taxes - State

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 Committee

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: reconsideration

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Senate Accedes to req Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Senate Accedes to Req Conference Committee

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 25, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawJul 12, 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.

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 16, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateFeb 3, 2000✓GovernorJun 21, 2000✓LawAug 20, 2000
HB 698-FN-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
restricting fees for registration permits for certain vehicles.
Rep. Winston McCarty (Hills 38) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation 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 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawSep 10, 1999
HB 728-FN (1999)Died
establishing a commission to study the compensation of members of the legislature and the reimbursement for expenses.
Rep. George Brown (D - Straf 17) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 7–15 on a roll call

The docket has no line for this vote: the question is as the General Court’s roll-call file words it.

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✕SenateJun 29, 1999Governor✕LawJun 29, 1999
HB 738-FN (1999)Became Law
making an appropriation to the department of administrative services for the purpose of reimbursing counties for providing prisoner custody in courthouses.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 18) House Finance Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedApr 1, 1999✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawJul 12, 1999
HB 89-FN-A (1999)Became Law
making an appropriation for a department of transportation study of the state house complex's space needs, and naming the newly constructed state highway bridge on Route 135 between the towns of Haverhill and Bath in honor of Raymond S. Burton.
Rep. Leon Calawa (R - Hills 17) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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✓HouseMay 13, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 1, 1999
HCR 11 (1999)Adopted
urging Congress and the Internal Revenue Service to modify tax laws to broaden the ability of taxpayers to make tax-deductible contributions to Nuclear Decommissioning Reserve Funds.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Environment State Government

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseJun 9, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999
HJR 6 (2000)Became Law
encouraging the revitalization of the northern rail corridor from Concord to Lebanon and recognizing its interim recreational uses.
Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 13) House Transportation Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation 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✓HouseMar 25, 1999✓SenateJan 13, 2000✓GovernorFeb 16, 2000✓Law
SB 113 (1999)Became Law
establishing a division of travel and tourism development within the department of resources and economic development.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

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 Concurs W/House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMar 23, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJul 9, 1999
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Senate Non concurs W/ House Amendment Req Conference Committee

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓SenateJun 8, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
SB 177 (1999)Became Law
allowing marriage and family therapists to obtain third party payment for services rendered which would otherwise qualify for such payments.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedFeb 11, 1999✓SenateApr 8, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓Law
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

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
SB 187-FN-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
relative to payment of group health insurance premiums for eligible retired teachers and for certain active or retired group II members in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. Clesson Blaisdell (D - SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Senate Concurs W/ House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateApr 22, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓Law
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJul 9, 1999
SB 197-FN-A (1999)Became Law
adding a duty to the committee to study the state substance abuse treatment delivery system.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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

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

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateJun 8, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓Law
SB 199 (1999)Died
establishing certain standards of accountability for health maintenance organizations and other entities providing health insurance through a managed care system.
Sen. Clesson Blaisdell (D - SD10) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

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

In the record: Senate NonConcurred W/ House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 20, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999Governor✕Law
SB 20 (1999)Became Law
relative to soliciting or selling tickets to entertainment or sports events on public ways.
Sen. Frederick King (R - SD1) House Commerce Senate Energy and Economic Development

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 7–0.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. F. King Concured W/House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateMay 20, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawJul 9, 1999
SB 201-FN (1999)Became Law
reclassifying non-support as a felony under certain circumstances.
Sen. Debora Pignatelli (D - SD13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 Concurs W/House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
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

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 Concurs W/House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateJun 8, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
SB 210-FN-LOCAL (2000)Interim Study
relative to payment by the state for certain court-ordered placements of special education students.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance 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: Rereferred to Committee (Education)

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateFeb 3, 2000HouseMay 18, 2000Governor✕LawJul 12, 2000
SB 214-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to the membership and staff of the health services planning and review board and relative to the definition of ambulatory surgical facility.
Sen. James Squires (R - SD12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 20, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJul 16, 1999
SB 223-FN-A (1999)Became Law
establishing a wellness and primary prevention council.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateMay 27, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawJul 1, 1999
SB 224 (1999)Became Law
relative to notice requirements and recording of hearings in contested cases and relative to records and availability of transcripts of adjudicative hearings on occupational licensing.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Senate Non Concurs With House Amendment Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateApr 8, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
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).

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 18–5 on a roll call

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

In the record: Senate Concurs W/ House Amendment

✓IntroducedMar 30, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 23, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
SB 28 (1999)Became Law
relative to food production and distribution and food service licensure.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateApr 1, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawSep 14, 1999
SB 32 (1999)Became Law
exempting employers of certain part-time contractors from providing unemployment compensation, and establishing a study committee to analyze ways to reconcile inconsistencies within the statues with regard to independent contractors.
Sen. Mary Brown (R - SD17) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓SenateMay 6, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓Law
SB 49-FN-A-LOCAL (1999)Died
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 making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6) 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 7, 1999✕SenateJun 29, 1999HouseGovernor✕LawJun 29, 1999
SB 53-FN (1999)Became Law
relative to licensure of physicians providing teleradiology services in this state.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateApr 1, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawSep 7, 1999
SB 58 (1999)Became Law
allowing clinical mental health counselors to obtain third party payment for services rendered which would otherwise qualify for such payments.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateApr 8, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓LawJan 1, 2000
SB 62-FN-A-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
relative to the acquisition of Umbagog Lake Campground in Cambridge, New Hampshire, and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Frederick King (R - SD1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. George Disnard (D - SD8).

In the record: Senate Concurs W/House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMay 13, 1999✓HouseJun 29, 1999✓GovernorJul 12, 1999✓LawJul 1, 1999
SB 69-LOCAL (1999)Became Law
relative to health care charitable trusts and community benefits.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMay 6, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 16, 1999✓Law
SB 72 (2000)Died
exempting certain portions of Seabrook Beach Village District and certain portions of Hampton Beach from certain provisions of the excavating, filling, and construction permit laws.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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, 2000✕HouseMay 17, 2000Governor✕LawMay 17, 2000
SB 78 (1999)Became Law
relative to contract requirements between a paid solicitor and a charitable trust.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

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 Concurs W/ House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateMar 4, 1999✓HouseJun 22, 1999✓GovernorJul 9, 1999✓LawSep 7, 1999
SR 9 (1999)Adopted by Senate
urging the President and Congress to extend the Older Americans Act for a 3-year period.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 29, 1999✓SenateJun 29, 1999