The Senate, Thursday, April 20, 2000

The Senate took up 53 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 11
Votes Taken
4 roll calls57 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 1106 (2000)Became Law
making the widening of Interstate 93 from Manchester to the Massachusetts border a state priority.
Rep. Robert Letourneau (R - Rock 13) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation 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 5, 2000✓HouseFeb 10, 2000✓SenateMay 18, 2000✓GovernorJun 12, 2000✓LawJun 12, 2000
HB 1151 (2000)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the creation of a New Hampshire local government records management trust and to consider funding alternatives.
Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 14) House Municipal and County Government Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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✓HouseFeb 24, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 8, 2000✓LawMay 8, 2000
HB 1191-FN-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
relative to the adoption of charter school and open enrollment provisions in cooperative school districts and authorized regional enrollment areas.
Rep. Jane O'Hearn (R - Hills 26) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓HouseMar 9, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 8, 2000✓LawJul 7, 2000
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

Conf Comm Report

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 13, 2000✓HouseFeb 10, 2000✓SenateMar 9, 2000✓GovernorMay 15, 2000✓LawMay 15, 2000
HB 1242 (2000)Became Law
relative to the standard for modification of a child custody order.
Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 10) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 4135.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓HouseMar 9, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 23, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
HB 1382-FN (2000)Became Law
making it a felony for inmates to harass corrections personnel and others by propelling bodily fluids.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Executive Departments and Administration Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 5, 2000✓HouseFeb 24, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 8, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
HB 1390 (2000)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the relationship between public health and the environment.
Rep. Barbara French (D - Merr 3) House Environment and Agriculture 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 5, 2000✓HouseMar 9, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 8, 2000✓LawJul 7, 2000
HB 1410 (2000)Became Law
relative to the joint health council.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 15–8 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓HouseMar 30, 2000✓SenateApr 27, 2000✓GovernorMay 23, 2000✓LawJul 22, 2000
HB 1422-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to the composition of and procedures for the appellate board of the department of employment security.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 13) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services 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 5, 2000✓HouseMar 23, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 8, 2000✓LawJul 7, 2000
HB 1448 (2000)Became Law
relative to the partition of real estate and division of property.
Rep. Ralph Rosen (R - Belk 7) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 4121.

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✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓GovernorJun 1, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
HB 1559-FN (2000)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the organization and functions of the New Hampshire state port authority.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 4183.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓HouseFeb 24, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 23, 2000✓LawMay 23, 2000
HB 1607 (2000)Became Law
establishing a study committee to consider legislation reducing to zero the number of persons with developmental disabilities and persons with brain injuries in the state who are not receiving or have not received Medicaid services.
Rep. Daniel Burnham (D - Ches 8) 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 4164.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓HouseFeb 17, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 30, 2000✓LawJul 29, 2000
HB 226-LOCAL (2000)Became Law
establishing municipality bond payment schedules and percentages.
Rep. Marilyn Fraser (D - Merr 21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Banks Municipalities

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 4171.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1999✓HouseJan 5, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓GovernorJun 21, 2000✓LawAug 20, 2000
HB 304 (2000)Became Law
relative to school employee and volunteer background investigations.
Rep. Barbara Spear (R - Straf 3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3957.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseJan 6, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓GovernorJun 1, 2000✓LawJul 31, 2000
HB 312 (2000)Became Law
relative to the carrying of firearms in courthouses.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 18) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1999✓HouseJan 5, 2000✓SenateApr 13, 2000✓GovernorMay 26, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
HB 427 (2000)Became Law
relative to the laws requiring a prescription to possess hypodermic needles and modifying the drug paraphernalia laws applying to syringes.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 34) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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✓HouseJan 6, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓GovernorMay 26, 2000✓LawJan 1, 2001
HCR 24 (2000)Adopted
relative to integration of people with disabilities.
Rep. Thomas Salatiello (D) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 24–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓HouseFeb 17, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000
SB 186-FN (2000)Became Law
relative to additional cost of living adjustments and increased minimum allowances for certain retired group II members, and relative to requiring spousal acknowledgement of a member's election of an optional retirement allowance.
Sen. John King (D - SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Conf Comm Report

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 1999✓SenateApr 22, 1999✓HouseJan 13, 2000✓GovernorMay 8, 2000✓LawMay 8, 2000
SB 329 (2000)Died
relative to the display of tobacco products.
Sen. James Squires (R - SD12) Senate Public Affairs Liquor and Beer

Senate Public Affairs 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

Sen, Fernald Floor Am

Motion Passed 12–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✕HouseGovernor✕Law
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 Finance 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Sen Trombly moved to Suspend Rule 24 nec 2/3 vote

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Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✕HouseMay 17, 2000Governor✕LawMay 17, 2000
SB 458-FN (2000)Became Law
increasing the salary of the executive secretary of the retirement system and changing the title to executive director.
Sen. John King (D - SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 17, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓HouseMay 18, 2000✓GovernorJun 8, 2000✓LawJul 1, 2000
SB 459 (2000)Became Law
relative to uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance coverage.
Sen. Richard Russman (R - SD19) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance 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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 15–7 on a roll call

In the record: Sen Russman Motion Ought to pass

✓IntroducedMar 8, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓HouseMay 18, 2000✓GovernorJun 21, 2000✓LawAug 20, 2000
SB 463 (2000)Interim Study
revising the uniform partnership act.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary 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: Rerefer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedMar 23, 2000SenateApr 20, 2000HouseGovernor✕LawJul 12, 2000
SB 464 (2000)Became Law
relative to the use of municipal and school district facilities for stunt biking and relative to the sale of bicycles at public auction.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Judiciary Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 4187.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 23, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorJun 6, 2000✓LawJun 6, 2000
SB 467 (2000)Became Law
relative to the exemption from regulation of certain elevating devices.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services 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

✓IntroducedMar 23, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorMay 30, 2000✓LawJul 29, 2000
SB 468 (2000)Died
relative to the family division of the courts and relative to the jurisdiction of the family division in Rockingham county.
Sen. Debora Pignatelli (D - SD13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 23, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓HouseMay 18, 2000✕GovernorJun 13, 2000✕LawJul 12, 2000
SB 470 (2000)Became Law
relative to the duties of the commission on the status of community - technical education.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 4177.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedApr 6, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorJun 21, 2000✓LawJun 21, 2000
SB 471 (2000)Became Law
relative to authorizing the town of Seabrook to establish a reserve fund for tax stabilization related to the decommissioning of the Seabrook nuclear plant; relative to ratifying certain annual meetings in Newfields, Salisbury and Milan; and relative to amending the Hampton Beach village district charter.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Municipalities

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

✓IntroducedApr 6, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorJun 6, 2000✓LawJun 6, 2000
SJR 1 (2000)Became Law
concerning the status of the White Mountain National Forest within the U.S. Forest Service's forest management plan.
Sen. Frederick King (R - SD1) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs 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

✓IntroducedApr 6, 2000✓SenateApr 20, 2000✓HouseMay 17, 2000✓GovernorJun 1, 2000✓Law