The Senate, Tuesday, May 1, 2001

The Senate took up 44 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 11
Votes Taken
47 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.

CACR 16 (2002)Died
relating to procedure for nomination and review of judges. Providing that judges shall be nominated and selected by an independent commission and reviewed every 10 years thereafter.
Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1043.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Voters
HB 123-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to the retirement system classification for the director of the division of safety services, department of safety and relative to retirement allowances for certain state employees.
Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0974.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJun 26, 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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon sub-motion of Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseFeb 15, 2001SenateJan 17, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 181-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to group II retirement system membership for police and corrections officers who become police trainers.
Rep. John Flanders (R - Rock 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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 4, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 311-FN-A (2001)Became Law
increasing the fees under the laws relative to sewage disposal systems to support a position at the department of environmental services to advocate for and implement long-term septage disposal solutions in partnership with New Hampshire municipalities.
Rep. Donald Philbrick (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 28, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 326-FN-A (2001)Became Law
relative to the continuation of the New Hampshire task force on deafness and hearing loss and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly 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: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseFeb 22, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 5, 2001
HB 369 (2001)Became Law
relative to driving in highway construction and maintenance areas and utility work areas.
Rep. Leon Calawa (R - Hills 17) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1020.

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✓SenateMay 1, 2001✓GovernorJun 8, 2001✓LawJun 8, 2001
HB 504 (2001)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of requesting the fish and game department to develop shooting ranges in each of the wildlife management units.
Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 4) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✕SenateMay 1, 2001Governor✕LawMay 1, 2001
SB 104 (2002)Died
relative to regional approaches to instream flow preservation.
Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14) Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

Senate Environment 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 1, 2001✕SenateJan 24, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawJan 24, 2002
SB 114 (2001)Died
establishing a committee to study issues relating to judicial reform, and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Debora Pignatelli (D - SD13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0930.

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 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseMay 31, 2001Governor✕LawMay 31, 2001
SB 128 (2002)Died
relative to stress injuries under the workers' compensation law and relative to disability retirement benefits and mental injury.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0971.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 1, 2001✕HouseJan 24, 2002Governor✕LawJan 24, 2002
SB 132 (2001)Became Law
directing the department of health and human services to coordinate a comprehensive review of demographic trends in the New Hampshire population and the impact of such trends.
Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1018.

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 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓SenateMay 1, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawJun 29, 2001
SB 140-FN-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
relative to the formula for free and reduced-price lunches.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Finance 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✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawJul 17, 2002
SB 149-FN (2001)Became Law
changing the definition of " person" with respect to motor vehicle records and certification and permitting certain medical researchers access to motor vehicle records.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1010.

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 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 11, 2001✓LawJul 11, 2001
SB 161-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to specialzed treatment for certain individuals and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1015.

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 9, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
SB 166-FN (2002)Died
relative to processing applications for the children's health insurance program (CHIP).
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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: Sen. Gordon Motion to Remove From Table

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon sub-motion Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✕SenateJan 17, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawJan 17, 2002
SB 176-FN-A (2001)Became Law
establishing an equipment depository and disabled person's employment fund in the department of administrative services.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1028.

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 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 11, 2001✓Law
SB 22 (2002)Died
requiring the use of certified radiologic technologists for hospitals operating equipment licensed under the radiological health program.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Public and Mental Health

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0983.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateMay 1, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Governor✕LawJan 2, 2002
SB 24 (2002)Died
establishing a judicial nominating commission.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary 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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✕SenateJan 17, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawJan 17, 2002
SB 34 (2002)Died
relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education 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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateJan 24, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002Governor✕Law
SB 53 (2001)Became Law
relative to attorneys' fees in certain circumstances under the workers' compensation law.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0935.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateMay 1, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawSep 14, 2001
SB 65 (2001)Died
allowing licensed alcohol and drug counselors to obtain third party payment and establishing a committee to study levels of licensure of alcohol and drug counselors.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✕SenateMay 1, 2001HouseGovernor✕LawMay 1, 2001
SB 67-FN (2002)Died
relative to costs of locating and apprehending persons improperly at large for driving-related offenses.
Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10) House Transportation Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0914.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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