The Senate, Thursday, April 12, 2001

The Senate took up 31 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 9
Votes Taken
4 roll calls30 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.

HB 107 (2001)Became Law
naming a certain bridge in the town of Milford and naming the LaMott Wing at the Glencliff Home for the Elderly.
Rep. Keith Herman (R - Hills 13) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Memorials

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0827.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseFeb 8, 2001✓SenateApr 12, 2001✓GovernorJun 12, 2001✓LawAug 11, 2001
HB 118 (2001)Became Law
authorizing physicians who practice medicine in certain states other than the state of New Hampshire to complete certifications exempting children residing in the state of New Hampshire from immunization.
Rep. Janeen Dalrymple (R - Rock 26) 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 3, 2001✓HouseJan 25, 2001✓SenateApr 12, 2001✓GovernorApr 27, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
HB 126-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to the board of pharmacy and the regulation of pharmacists.
Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 4) 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 0742.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseJan 25, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 532 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the adequacy of funding for the continued universal distribution of children's vaccines.
Rep. Martha Fuller Clark (D - Rock 36) 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 0832.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateApr 12, 2001✓GovernorJun 21, 2001✓LawJun 21, 2001
HCR 9 (2001)Adopted
urging the President of the United States to increase the administration’s efforts to mediate a peaceful resolution to the dispute in Cyprus between Turkey and the Republic of Cyprus.
Rep. Greg Salts (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateApr 12, 2001
SB 10 (2001)Died
relative to the transcription of hearings before standing committees of the senate.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–11 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 4, 2001✕SenateApr 19, 2001HouseGovernor✕LawApr 19, 2001
SB 124 (2002)Became Law
relative to confidentiality of abuse and neglect proceedings and establishing a pilot project relative to abuse and neglect hearings in the Grafton county court.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0765.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateApr 12, 2001✓HouseJan 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
SB 125-FN (2002)Died
relative to election of optional allowances by retirement system members granted disability retirement and relative to an exception to the 120-day requirement for payment of compensation.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateApr 12, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Governor✕LawJan 2, 2002
SB 143-FN (2001)Died
establishing a study committee relative to registering and regulating home improvement contractors.
Sen. Debora Pignatelli (D - SD13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0706.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓SenateApr 12, 2001✕HouseMay 31, 2001Governor✕LawMay 31, 2001
SB 147 (2001)Became Law
relative to the calculation of stumpage value in determining the timber tax assessment.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0605.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Eaton Motion to Remove from Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓SenateApr 12, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 28, 2001✓LawApr 1, 2002
SB 150 (2001)Became Law
relative to community services for persons with developmental disabilities.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) 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

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓SenateApr 12, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJun 21, 2001✓LawAug 20, 2001
SB 151-FN-A (2002)Died
transferring and appropriating funds to the department of safety for additional staffing of evening and midnight patrols by current New Hampshire state troopers.
Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10) Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0807.

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

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕SenateJan 17, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawJan 17, 2002
SB 154-FN (2001)Died
requiring criminal records check prior to the sale or transfer of firearms.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 7–17 on a roll call

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕SenateApr 12, 2001HouseGovernor✕LawApr 12, 2001
SB 165-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to the sale, registration, and use of 3-wheeled all-terrain vehicles for off-highway recreational use.
Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0819.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 1, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawJun 29, 2001
SB 188-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to abatements and appeals of betterment assessments.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Municipal and County Government 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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration

✓IntroducedMar 15, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Governor✕LawJan 2, 2002
SB 71 (2001)Became Law
establishing a study committee relative to the regulation and compensation of persons licensed under the real estate practice act.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0746.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateApr 12, 2001✓HouseMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 12, 2001✓LawJun 12, 2001
SB 76-FN (2001)Became Law
requiring attendance in an education and training program by those who obtain a liquor license and relative to applications for one-day liquor licenses.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Commerce Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0777.

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 4, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 11, 2001✓LawSep 9, 2001
SB 81-FN-A (2002)Died
regulating medication nursing assistants under the nurse practice act.
Sen. George Disnard (D - SD8) 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0826.

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 4, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Governor✕LawJan 2, 2002