The Senate, Thursday, April 19, 2001

The Senate took up 34 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 10
Votes Taken
3 roll calls38 voice votes
Cite this page

Granite Record indexes the General Court’s record; it is not that record. Where a citation allows only one source, cite the General Court — every page here links to what it is drawn from. The date below is the day the page was read.

MLA
“The Senate, Thursday, April 19, 2001.” Granite Record, https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2001-04-19. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
APA
Granite Record. (n.d.). The Senate, Thursday, April 19, 2001. Retrieved 19 Oct. 2026, from https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2001-04-19
Chicago
Granite Record. “The Senate, Thursday, April 19, 2001.” Accessed 19 Oct. 2026. https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2001-04-19.
BibTeX
@misc{session-S-2001-04-19, title = {The Senate, Thursday, April 19, 2001}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2001-04-19}, note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026} }

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 121 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study methods of reducing the cost of obtaining justice for low-income citizens.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 14) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary 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 19, 2001✓GovernorMay 15, 2001✓LawMay 15, 2001
HB 146 (2002)Interim Study
requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.
Rep. Stephen Avery (R - Ches 8) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseFeb 15, 2001SenateJan 17, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 232 (2001)Became Law
relative to compensability of work-related stress injuries under the workers' compensation act and relative to election of remedies for wrongful termination or constructive discharge.
Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0907.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 15, 2001✓SenateApr 19, 2001✓GovernorJun 11, 2001✓LawAug 10, 2001
HB 367-LOCAL (2001)Became Law
relative to the establishment of a town forest in the town of Randolph and relative to property of preexisting school districts.
Rep. P. Bradley (Coos 6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateApr 19, 2001✓GovernorJun 8, 2001✓LawJun 8, 2001
HB 480 (2001)Became Law
relative to the divisions within the department of resources and economic development.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

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 25, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateApr 19, 2001✓GovernorMay 15, 2001✓LawJul 14, 2001
HB 489 (2001)Became Law
relative to the regulation of rural electric cooperatives by the public utilities commission and relative to transition and default service and the sale of generation assets by Public Service Company of New Hampshire.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Eaton Motion to Suspend Rules for 3rdg

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✓SenateApr 19, 2001✓GovernorMay 22, 2001✓LawMay 22, 2001
HB 585 (2001)Became Law
relative to the membership and duties of the council on resources and development.
Rep. George Musler (R - Straf 6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Energy and Economic Development

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0957.

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 29, 2001✓SenateApr 19, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 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

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Cohen Motion to Remove SB10 From Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✕SenateApr 19, 2001HouseGovernor✕LawApr 19, 2001
SB 129 (2001)Died
establishing a minimum age for issuing a license to carry a concealed pistol or revolver.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕SenateApr 19, 2001HouseGovernor✕LawApr 19, 2001
SB 131-FN-A (2001)Became Law
establishing a study committee relative to charitable bingo operations.
Sen. Daniel O'Neil (D - SD18) House Commerce Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0931.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓SenateMay 1, 2001✓HouseMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 21, 2001✓LawJun 21, 2001
SB 134-FN-A (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study allowing the use of business logo signing on the mainline of limited access and divided highways.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0913.

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✓SenateMay 1, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawJun 29, 2001
SB 135-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to kindergarten funding.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–1 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Governor✕LawJan 2, 2002
SB 148 (2001)Became Law
relative to certain penalties for violations of the youth tobacco laws and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of transferring some of the responsibilities currently held by the commissioner of the department of revenue administration under RSA 78 to the liquor commission.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Commerce Senate Judiciary Liquor and Beer

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0915.

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 19, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓Law
SB 152-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to the regulation of business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.
Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10) House Commerce Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0938.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 11, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
SB 153-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to adjustments to educational adequacy grants.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕SenateJan 24, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawJan 24, 2002
SB 155-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
establishing penalties for frivolous actions against teachers and other education employees.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD19) House Judiciary Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0881.

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 19, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 14, 2002
SB 183-FN-A-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to distribution of certain meals and rooms tax revenue to municipalities with affordable housing.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Housing

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0934.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 15, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Governor✕LawJan 2, 2002
SB 193-FN-A-LOCAL (2001)Became Law
relative to changes in the property tax system and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0924.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).

In the record: Suspend Rules for Report Not in Calendar

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 15, 2001✓SenateApr 19, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
SB 29 (2002)Died
relative to amending warrant articles by political subdivisions that have adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0953.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001SenateJan 17, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
SB 45 (2001)Became Law
relative to the legislative oversight committee on electric utility restructuring and relative to service from a rural electric cooperative under special contracts.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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 4, 2001✓SenateApr 19, 2001✓HouseMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawJun 19, 2001
SB 91 (2001)Died
prohibiting persons involved in the administration or enforcement of bingo and lucky 7 laws from participating, playing, or otherwise being involved with bingo and lucky 7 games beyond the scope of their official duties, and relative to the total value of prizes that may be awarded for bingo.
Sen. George Disnard (D - SD8) Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✕SenateApr 19, 2001HouseGovernor✕LawApr 19, 2001