The Senate, Wednesday, May 9, 2001

The Senate took up 75 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 12
Votes Taken
23 roll calls87 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.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Fernald Motion to Remove From Table

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 17–5 on a roll call

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

Motion Failed 14–8 on a roll call

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 166 (2001)Became Law
requiring the gas utility restructuring oversight committee to study gas and hazardous substance pipeline safety.
Rep. Jonathan Hill (R - Rock 29) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment Energy and Utilities

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1090.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order To

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 15, 2001✓SenateMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawJun 19, 2001
HB 189-FN (2001)Became Law
increasing the facility funding limits under the oil discharge and disposal cleanup fund.
Rep. Robert Holbrook (R - Belk 7) House Finance Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order To

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJun 8, 2001✓LawAug 7, 2001
HB 203 (2001)Became Law
allowing a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner employed under contract with the department of corrections to be indemnified and defended by the state under the same conditions as psychiatrists.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 11) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1095.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order To [05/17/01]

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 274-FN (2001)Became Law
banning the residential open burning of trash and relative to a dioxin emissions reduction and control program.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1091.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order To

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓Law
HB 303-FN-A-LOCAL (2001)Became Law
relative to funding of training and certification of firefighters and emergency medical service providers programs in the department of safety, extending certain motor vehicle license expiration dates, and increasing certain motor vehicle license fees.
Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Ways and Means

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order To

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 21, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
SB 102-A (2002)Became Law
making a capital appropriation to support affordable housing solutions in the state of New Hampshire, and increasing capital appropriations for the Concord rail bridge and veterans' home.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Commerce Senate Capital Budget Housing

Senate Capital Budget 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. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not Advertised in Calendar

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓GovernorApr 3, 2002✓Law
SB 106 (2001)Became Law
relative to consumers' cooperative associations.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Commerce Senate Banks Property - Real and Personal

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1138.

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 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawSep 3, 2001
SB 109 (2001)Became Law
implementing certain federal regulations relative to setting minimum requirements for employee benefit plan procedures pertaining to the filing of benefit claims, notification of benefit determinations, and appeal of adverse benefit determinations.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1098.

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 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 11, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
SB 110-FN-A (2002)Died
extending the kindergarten construction program.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1084.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1084

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 22–1 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Governor✕LawJan 2, 2002
SB 112 (2002)Died
relative to election day registration.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs 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: 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 1, 2001✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✕GovernorMay 10, 2002✕LawMay 22, 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1077.

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 9, 2001✕HouseMay 31, 2001Governor✕LawMay 31, 2001
SB 118 (2001)Became Law
relative to individual health insurance coverage and extending the reporting date for the healthy kids subcommittee and clarifying the mission statement of the healthy kids corporation.
Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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

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

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
SB 119 (2001)Became Law
relative to small group health insurance coverage.
Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1097

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. Francoeur Motion to Remove From Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
SB 122-FN (2001)Died
relative to the license to carry a weapon.
Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0750.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 12–11 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–9 on a roll call

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–9 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1030

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseMay 24, 2001Governor✕LawMay 24, 2001
SB 126 (2002)Died
relative to the use of certain credit data in underwriting certain insurance policies.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance 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: Sen. Gordon Motion To Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 16–6 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Gordon sub-motion Ought to Pass

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Governor✕LawJan 2, 2002
SB 127 (2002)Died
relative to stress-related injuries under workers' compensation.
Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14) Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance 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 135-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to kindergarten funding.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Barnes sub-motion of Recommit

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 20–3 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Governor✕LawJan 2, 2002
SB 138-FN-LOCAL (2001)Died
relative to the instructional and operational costs of providing an adequate education.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) 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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Am

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕SenateJun 12, 2001HouseGovernor✕LawJun 12, 2001
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 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 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 11, 2001✓LawJul 11, 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 Finance 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 17, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawJan 17, 2002
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1116.

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 158-FN (2002)Died
relative to payment of medical benefits for certain retirement system members retiring with combined creditable service or for certain members who have dependent children.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseJan 24, 2002Governor✕LawJan 24, 2002
SB 160-FN-A-LOCAL (2001)Died
establishing a comprehensive, statewide educational accountability system, including the provision of education improvement assistance to local school districts, and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✕SenateMay 9, 2001HouseGovernor✕LawMay 9, 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

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

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
SB 164-FN-A-LOCAL (2001)Died
establishing a comprehensive statewide accountability system concerning an adequate education and relative to nonrenomination of teacher contracts.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1113.

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

In the record: Sen. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not Advertised in Calendar

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✕GovernorJun 26, 2001✕LawDec 12, 2001
SB 167-FN-A (2001)Became Law
relative to the medicaid payment for long-term care services.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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 1114.

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✓HouseMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 5, 2001
SB 171-FN (2002)Died
relative to the negotiation of cost items within the public employee collective bargaining process and relative to computation of leave for state police employees injured in the line of duty.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Sen.Flanders Moved LOT

Motion Passed 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✕SenateJan 24, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawJan 24, 2002
SB 172-FN (2001)Died
exempting rentals of motor vehicles by governmental entities and certain nonprofit organizations from the meals and rooms tax.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) Senate Ways and Means Housing

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 22, 2001✕SenateMay 9, 2001HouseGovernor✕LawMay 9, 2001
SB 173-FN-A (2002)Died
creating a business profits tax credit for certain donations made for science and technology equipment and facilities to the university system of New Hampshire or any of its component institutions.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means 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 22, 2001SenateJan 24, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
SB 174-FN-A (2001)Became Law
including Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day as a holiday for which certain state employees are entitled to holiday pay and relative to employees of the department of youth development services.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1122.

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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not Advertised in Calendar nec. 2/3

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 2001
SB 175-FN (2002)Died
relative to the position of assistant commissioner of the department of corrections.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance 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. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not Advertised in Calendar nec.2/3

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 22, 2001✕SenateJan 17, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawJan 17, 2002
SB 177-FN-LOCAL (2002)Interim Study
relative to computation of tax increments in municipal economic development and revitalization districts.
Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

Senate Ways and Means 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 22, 2001✓SenateFeb 14, 2002HouseApr 4, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
SB 178 (2001)Died
establishing a committee to study the uniform computer information transactions act.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1120.

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, 2001Governor✕LawJun 7, 2001
SB 182-FN-A (2002)Became Law
establishing a brain injury program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1102.

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 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1137.

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 186-FN (2002)Interim Study
relative to the powers of and classification for criminal justice and consumer protection investigators of the department of justice and for county attorney investigators.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not Advertised in Calendar

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

✓IntroducedMar 15, 2001✓SenateJan 17, 2002HouseApr 4, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
SB 187-FN (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study eminent domain proceedings.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Split Report.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedMar 15, 2001✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 4, 2002✓GovernorMay 1, 2002✓LawMay 1, 2002
SB 192-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to the issuance of high/medium voltage licenses by the electricians' board.
Sen. Daniel O'Neil (D - SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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 15, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
SB 195-FN (2001)Died
permitting the department of regional community-technical colleges to lease building space from the Pease development authority in exchange for a reduction in Pease development authority's debt owed to the state.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) Senate Education

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedApr 12, 2001SenateJun 12, 2001HouseGovernor✕LawDec 12, 2001
SB 196 (2001)Died
relative to the review of wireless communications facility proposals of state agencies and of proposals received by local land use boards.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) Senate Public Affairs Zoning and Planning

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Failed 5–17 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Fernald sub-motion Rereferred

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedApr 12, 2001✕SenateMay 9, 2001HouseGovernor✕LawMay 9, 2001
SB 197-FN (2001)Became Law
establishing a judicial conduct commission.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled

In the record: Lay on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 22–0 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1167

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not Advertised in Calendar nec.2/3

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMay 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓Law
SB 30 (2002)Interim Study
relative to DNA testing of criminal offenders.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0704.

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✓SenateMay 17, 2001HouseJan 2, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
SB 31 (2002)Died
eliminating straight ticket voting.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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: Sen. Cohen Motion to Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 12–10 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Cohen sub-motion Ought to Pass

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseJan 17, 2002Governor✕LawJan 17, 2002
SB 36-FN-A (2002)Died
making an appropriation to the postsecondary education commission for the purpose of tuition incentive grants.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1136.

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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not Advertised in Calendar

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
SB 39 (2002)Died
establishing the position of market conduct chief administrator in the insurance department.
Sen. Harold Burns (R - SD1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1094.

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
SB 48 (2001)Became Law
relative to the rental of shared living facilities.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Judiciary Senate Executive Departments and Administration Housing

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1118.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 9–13 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–9 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
SB 51 (2001)Became Law
relative to financial holding companies, establishing a cash dispensing machines study committee, and relative to the participation in meetings by out-of-state, nondepository trust company directors, and clarifying the status of student loans.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Commerce Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1145.

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✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
SB 52 (2002)Became Law
relative to liquor liability insurance coverage and relative to liquor licensee training.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Commerce Senate Insurance Liquor and Beer

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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 4, 2002✓GovernorMay 8, 2002✓LawJul 7, 2002
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 11, 2001✓LawSep 9, 2001
SB 80-A (2001)Died
making a capital appropriation to the department of regional community-technical colleges for planning of a student residence on the Berlin campus.
Sen. Harold Burns (R - SD1) Senate Capital Budget

Senate Capital Budget recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 12–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✕SenateMay 9, 2001HouseGovernor✕LawMay 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1129.

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
SB 87 (2002)Died
relative to permissible campaign contributions by business organizations and labor unions.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001SenateJan 17, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
SB 95 (2001)Died
relative to campaign finance reporting requirements, political expenditure limitation amounts, and permissible campaign contributions by business organizations.
Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001Governor✕LawJun 26, 2001