The Senate, Thursday, March 9, 2000

The Senate took up 57 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 5
Votes Taken
3 roll calls58 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. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23).

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 38 (2000)Died
Relating to: use of highway fund revenues. Providing that: an amount not to exceed 9 percent of highway revenues shall be used to maintain and improve New Hampshire's rail infrastructure.
Sen. Richard Russman (R) Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✕SenateMar 9, 2000HouseVoters
HB 1200-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to the application of education property tax hardship relief to estate planning trusts and relative to eligibility for hardship relief.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Finance Senate Finance Taxes - Local

Senate Finance recommended Ought pass with Amendment with amendment 3540.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 13, 2000✓HouseFeb 10, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓GovernorMay 15, 2000✓LawMay 15, 2000
HB 1223 (2000)Became Law
changing the name, amending the duties, and extending the reporting date of the committee to study the unclassified salary structure for state officers.
Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓HouseJan 27, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓GovernorMar 29, 2000✓LawMar 29, 2000
HB 1455 (2000)Became Law
relative to the authority of the fish and game department for the electronic issuance of licenses, permits, stamps, and tags.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 18) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3606.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓HouseJan 27, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓GovernorApr 7, 2000✓LawJun 6, 2000
HB 449-FN (2000)Became Law
requiring boating safety education.
Rep. Whalley (Merr 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation Environment - Conservation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3063.

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 28, 1999✓HouseMay 20, 1999✓SenateFeb 3, 2000✓GovernorApr 17, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2002
HB 730-FN (2000)Became Law
establishing a house committee to review methods for recording committee sessions, authorizing a request for proposals, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Marion Copenhaver (D - Graf 10) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1999✓HouseJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓GovernorMar 29, 2000✓LawMar 29, 2000
HCR 25 (2000)Adopted
opposing the President's action to establish vast roadless areas in the White Mountain National Forest without the consultation or input of the New Hampshire citizenry.
Rep. David Scanlan (R) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Economic Development

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓HouseJan 27, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000
SB 301 (2000)Died
relative to prohibiting the department of resources and economic development from selling to or making leases with certain entities on state park or state forest lands without prior approval by the general court.
Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11) Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed

In the record: Lay on Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✕SenateMar 9, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawMar 9, 2000
SB 320 (2000)Became Law
relative to ratifying the Inter-Lakes cooperative school district meeting held on March 8, 2000; and relative to ratifying the Plainfield school district annual meeting held on March 10, 2000.
Sen. Patricia Krueger (R - SD16) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3608.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓HouseApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 15, 2000✓LawMay 15, 2000
SB 330 (2000)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the impact of water withdrawals on instream flows and the impact of instream flow rules on entities that withdraw water or are affected by instream flows.
Sen. Richard Russman (R - SD19) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3632.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓HouseMay 4, 2000✓GovernorJun 8, 2000✓LawAug 7, 2000
SB 337-FN (2000)Died
requiring any new resident applying for a permanent driver's license to be checked through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) for outstanding warrants or court defaults, as a precondition to issuance, and authorizing interest penalties on unpaid violations.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3643.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–7 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✕HouseMay 17, 2000Governor✕LawMay 17, 2000
SB 339-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to conducting a feasibility study of various alternatives to enhance safety at the traffic circle in the city of Portsmouth.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3562.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓HouseApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 8, 2000✓LawMay 8, 2000
SB 343 (2000)Died
relative to disclosures concerning sexual offenders in sales of real property.
Sen. Arthur Klemm (R - SD22) House Commerce Senate Judiciary Property - Real and Personal

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3645.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✕HouseMay 4, 2000Governor✕LawMay 4, 2000
SB 365-LOCAL (2000)Died
[New Title] relative to the adoption of bonds or notes in school districts and municipalities.
Sen. Patricia Krueger (R - SD16) Senate Education Municipalities

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3618.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–8 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000SenateMar 9, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawJul 12, 2000
SB 393 (2000)Became Law
relative to single producer licensing.
Sen. Leo Fraser (R - SD4) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3592.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorJun 21, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
SB 395-FN-LOCAL (2000)Interim Study
relative to creditable service for eligibility by retired teachers for payment of medical benefits.
Sen. James Squires (R - SD12) Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000SenateMar 9, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawJul 12, 2000
SB 399-FN-A (2000)Interim Study
making an appropriation to the fish and game department for the purposes of the wildlife damage control program.
Sen. Rick Trombly (D - SD7) House Wildlife and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3599.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 30, 2000HouseMay 17, 2000Governor✕LawJul 12, 2000
SB 414-FN (2000)Interim Study
reorganizing the divisions of the department of corrections.
Sen. Frederick King (R - SD1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3567.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000HouseApr 20, 2000Governor✕LawJul 12, 2000
SB 416-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to licensure of dietitians.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3596.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓HouseApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 23, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
SB 426-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to boat dealers and repairers.
Sen. Leo Fraser (R - SD4) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3490.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓HouseApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 23, 2000✓LawJul 1, 2000
SB 432-FN-A (2000)Died
[New Title] relative to state assistance for teachers applying for national board certification.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3607.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✕HouseMay 17, 2000Governor✕LawMay 17, 2000
SB 438-FN (2000)Died
relative to habitual simple assault.
Sen. Richard Russman (R - SD19) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3458.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✕SenateMar 23, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawMar 23, 2000
SB 444-FN (2000)Died
relative to methadone maintenance treatment.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3587.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✕HouseMay 17, 2000Governor✕LawMay 17, 2000
SB 445-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to methadone maintenance treatment and the licensing of limited retail drug distributors.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3582.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓HouseMay 18, 2000✓GovernorJun 12, 2000✓LawJun 12, 2000
SB 446 (2000)Became Law
relative to the integration of information technology at the state, county and municipal levels.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3616.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorJun 21, 2000✓LawAug 20, 2000
SB 451 (2000)Died
relative to site size standards for new school building construction.
Sen. Richard Russman (R - SD19) 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

✓IntroducedFeb 10, 2000✕SenateMar 9, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawMar 9, 2000
SB 453 (2000)Became Law
relative to the expending of legacies or gifts and the transfer of funds by the regional community-technical colleges.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Finance Senate Education Education - Finance

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 10, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorMay 30, 2000✓LawJul 29, 2000
SCR 4 (2000)Adopted
[New Title] urging the federal government to establish a new zip code for the town of Madbury.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3583.

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓HouseApr 13, 2000
SR 12 (2000)Adopted by Senate
requesting an opinion of the justices concerning the constitutionality of SB 365-LOCAL, as amended.
Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 9, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000