The Senate, Thursday, March 16, 2000

The Senate took up 48 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 6
Votes Taken
11 roll calls47 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.

HB 1287 (2000)Became Law
relative to the membership of the water council.
Rep. David Kibbey (R - Sull 4) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3727.

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 16, 2000✓GovernorApr 7, 2000✓LawJun 6, 2000
HB 1378 (2000)Became Law
establishing a task force to conduct an ongoing study of the feasibility of re-establishing passenger rail service on the Eastern Line from Newburyport, Massachusetts to Kittery, Maine.
Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 13) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3686.

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 with Am.

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓HouseJan 27, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✓GovernorApr 7, 2000✓LawJun 6, 2000
HB 1409 (2000)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of reestablishing the Lawrence, Massachusetts to Manchester, New Hampshire rail service line and the Concord to Lebanon Northern passenger rail service line.
Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 13) House Transportation Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3685.

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 16, 2000✓GovernorApr 7, 2000✓LawJun 6, 2000
HB 235-FN-A (2000)Died
increasing exemptions under the interest and dividends tax.
Rep. Thomas Arnold (R - Hills 20) House Finance Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–9 on a roll call

In the record: Sen Below Sub. Motion OTP

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 15–8 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 3818

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseJan 13, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✕GovernorMay 19, 2000✕LawJul 12, 2000
HB 305-A (2000)Became Law
relative to a lease-purchase agreement between Cheshire county and the state for construction of a new district courthouse to be located in the town of Jaffrey and increasing a capital appropriation to the department of safety.
Rep. H Charles Royce (R - Ches 9) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3755.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseFeb 10, 2000✓SenateApr 6, 2000✓GovernorMay 8, 2000✓Law
HB 387 (2000)Became Law
relative to local telephone calling areas, access charges, and competitive telephone services.
Rep. Jeffrey MacGillivray (R - Hills 21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

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✓HouseJan 6, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✓GovernorApr 3, 2000✓LawJun 2, 2000
HB 407 (2000)Died
establishing a committee to study unsolicited commercial telephone soliciation calls.
Rep. Jeffrey MacGillivray (R - Hills 21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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✓HouseJan 5, 2000✕SenateMar 16, 2000Governor✕LawMar 16, 2000
HB 580-FN-A-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
authorizing a grant from funds appropriated to the joint promotional program for the purpose of marketing the Connecticut river area as a travel and tourism destination.
Rep. Stephen Avery (R - Ches 8) 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: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓HouseFeb 10, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✓GovernorMar 29, 2000✓LawMar 29, 2000
HB 86-A (2000)Became Law
making an appropriation for renovation of the Sawyer House at the Daniel Webster Birthplace in the city of Franklin.
Rep. James Whittemore (R - Merr 13) House Public Works and Highways Senate Energy and Economic Development

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseFeb 10, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✓GovernorApr 3, 2000✓LawApr 3, 2000
HCR 21 (2000)Adopted
urging the federal government to increase the pay to all active and retired military personnel.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Public Affairs State Government

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3701.

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓HouseFeb 3, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000
SB 132 (2000)Died
requiring a review of public safety communications requirements regarding the summit of Mount Kearsarge, establishing an advisory committee regarding the review, and placing a moratorium until July 1, 2001 on new leases, use permits, or extensions of lease or permit terms for telecommunication facilities on the summit of Mount Kearsarge.
Sen. Rick Trombly (D - SD7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 12–9 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 28, 1999✓SenateApr 6, 2000✓HouseMay 18, 2000Governor✕Law
SB 300 (2000)Died
establishing a committee to study the administrative functions and procedures of the state court system.
Sen. Mary Brown (R - SD17) Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✕SenateMar 16, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2000
SB 308 (2000)Became Law
relative to the adoption of a minor child by the grandparent or grandparents and relative to de novo appeals to the superior court in abuse and neglect proceedings before the family division of the courts.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3765.

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 16, 2000✓HouseMay 4, 2000✓GovernorJun 12, 2000✓LawJun 12, 2000
SB 310 (2000)Became Law
relative to New Hampshire state-chartered banks and interstate banking.
Sen. Leo Fraser (R - SD4) House Commerce Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3748.

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 16, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorJun 1, 2000✓LawJul 31, 2000
SB 316 (2000)Became Law
relative to "most favored nation" or "equally favored nation" provisions in insurance provider contracts.
Sen. Leo Fraser (R - SD4) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorMay 30, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
SB 349 (2000)Became Law
relative to the sale of the marital residence in a domestic proceeding.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Judiciary 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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✓HouseMay 4, 2000✓GovernorJun 12, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
SB 353 (2000)Became Law
relative to sales of insurance by financial institutions.
Sen. Leo Fraser (R - SD4) House Commerce Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3749.

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 16, 2000✓HouseMay 18, 2000✓GovernorJun 21, 2000✓LawAug 20, 2000
SB 361 (2000)Died
authorizing citizen suits to assure enforcement of New Hampshire's environmental statutes.
Sen. Richard Russman (R - SD19) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Split.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 4–20 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✕SenateMar 16, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2000
SB 364 (2000)Became Law
relative to benefits for permanent bodily losses under workers' compensation.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3343.

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 16, 2000✓HouseApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 8, 2000✓LawJul 7, 2000
SB 374 (2000)Died
relative to the duties of the study committee on land management, protection of farmland, rural character, environmental quality, and sprawl.
Sen. Rick Trombly (D - SD7) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✕HouseApr 20, 2000Governor✕LawApr 20, 2000
SB 389-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to medical benefits for group II members of the retirement system.
Sen. John King (D - SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3247.

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 16, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorJun 12, 2000✓LawJul 1, 2000
SB 397-FN-A-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
making an appropriation from the education trust fund for public kindergarten programs and relative to the adequate education grant amount and property tax warrant for the town of Orange.
Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6) House Finance Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3693.

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 23, 2000✓HouseMay 18, 2000✓GovernorJun 8, 2000✓LawJun 8, 2000
SB 401-FN-A-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire land and community heritage investment program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Richard Russman (R - SD19) House Resources, Recreation and Development

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3238.

By nec. 2/3 vote

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓Introduced✓SenateApr 6, 2000✓HouseMay 18, 2000✓GovernorJun 8, 2000✓LawJun 8, 2000
SB 408 (2000)Interim Study
establishing a committee to study the application of non-conventional veterinary procedures for domestic animals.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3691.

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 16, 2000HouseApr 20, 2000Governor✕LawJul 12, 2000
SB 409-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to health insurance coverage of qualified clinical trials and establishing a committee to study the coverage for autologous bone marrow transplants.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3689.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 3689

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 22–2 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✓HouseMay 18, 2000✓GovernorJun 12, 2000✓Law
SB 413-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to confidentiality of addresses for victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) 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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateApr 6, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorJun 12, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
SB 415-FN-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
relative to payment of group health insurance premiums for eligible retired members of the retirement system.
Sen. Arthur Klemm (R - SD22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3743.

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 with Amrendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorJun 12, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
SB 419-FN (2000)Became Law
establishing the crime of negligent storage of a firearm.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3740.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

In the record: Floor Amendment (3811)

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✓HouseMay 18, 2000✓GovernorJun 12, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
SB 420-FN (2000)Died
increasing the penalty for people convicted of purposeful cruelty to animals taking place in front of children and with intent to intimidate them and relative to criminal threatening.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3725.

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 16, 2000✕HouseMay 4, 2000Governor✕LawMay 4, 2000
SB 427-FN (2000)Died
banning the sale or transfer of "Saturday night specials."
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 21–2 on a roll call

In the record: Majority Inexpedient to Legislate

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✕SenateMar 16, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2000
SB 430-FN-A (2000)Died
authorizing the sweepstakes commission to allow electronic bingo games.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 10–12 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 19–4 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✕SenateMar 16, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawMar 16, 2000
SB 435-FN (2000)Interim Study
relative to providing emergency 911 access from on-campus student housing at all postsecondary educational institutions within the state.
Sen. Rick Trombly (D - SD7) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Housing

Senate Education 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 16, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawJul 12, 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.

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 5, 2000✕SenateMar 23, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawMar 23, 2000
SB 439-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to motor vehicle offenses resulting in serious bodily injury and relative to driver record information.
Sen. Richard Russman (R - SD19) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3736.

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 16, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorJun 21, 2000✓Law
SB 447-FN (2000)Died
relative to campaign contributions and expenditures.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3627.

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

OT3rdg

Motion Passed 15–9 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✕HouseApr 20, 2000Governor✕LawApr 20, 2000
SB 454 (2000)Became Law
relative to penalties for engaging in the business of retail installment sales of motor vehicles after failure to renew a retail seller's license.
Sen. Leo Fraser (R - SD4) House Commerce Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3759.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 17, 2000✓SenateMar 16, 2000✓HouseMay 4, 2000✓GovernorMay 23, 2000✓LawMay 23, 2000