The Senate, Thursday, February 15, 2001

The Senate took up 22 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
1 roll call22 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.

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.

SB 123 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study how information regarding private individuals is obtained, maintained, and employed by the division of children, youth and families.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Children and Family Law 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 1, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 21, 2001✓LawJun 21, 2001
SB 13 (2001)Became Law
relative to the duties of a school nurse and relative to school food and nutrition programs.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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: Senator O'Hearn Motion to Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawAug 18, 2001
SB 14 (2001)Became Law
relative to the definition of "school" for the purpose of the universal service fund for schools and libraries and ratifying the school board meetings and elections for Mascoma Valley Regional and Bartlett school districts.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0150.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓Law
SB 37 (2001)Became Law
extending the reporting date for the committee studying prescription drug access.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) 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 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJun 11, 2001✓LawJun 11, 2001
SB 44 (2001)Became Law
relative to false academic documentation.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0147.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJun 8, 2001✓LawJun 8, 2001
SB 55 (2001)Became Law
creating a commission to study the need for and location of architecturally secure facilities and community shelter care facilities to service juveniles.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Children and Family Law 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 0136.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 21, 2001✓LawJun 21, 2001
SB 58 (2001)Became Law
revising the requirements for a license as a bingo supplies or lucky 7 tickets distributor.
Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0096.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawJun 29, 2001
SB 68 (2001)Became Law
relative to school district placements of children living in foster homes.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0110.

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 Amenment

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓LawSep 15, 2001
SB 72-FN (2002)Died
relative to payment of medical benefits costs for group II members of the retirement system.
Sen. Arthur Klemm (R - SD22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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 4, 2001✓SenateMar 29, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Governor✕LawJan 2, 2002
SB 73-FN (2001)Died
relative to benefits awarded a surviving spouse of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty.
Sen. Daniel O'Neil (D - SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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 4, 2001✓SenateMar 29, 2001✕HouseMay 17, 2001Governor✕LawMay 17, 2001
SB 78-FN-LOCAL (2001)Died
relative to the distribution of special education records to certain educationally disabled pupils.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0112.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✕HouseMay 24, 2001Governor✕LawMay 24, 2001
SB 89 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study methods of strengthening and clarifying the comprehensive shoreland protection act and its application.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJun 11, 2001✓LawJun 11, 2001
SB 93 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the public health and environmental benefit of requiring stationary and mobile sources that burn virgin petroleum products or coal to comply with the requirements of the air toxic control act.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0155.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMar 15, 2001✓HouseMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawJun 19, 2001