The Senate, Thursday, May 31, 2001

The Senate took up 46 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 15
Votes Taken
3 roll calls56 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 112 (2001)Became Law
establishing a study committee on issues relating to hospital business practices and managed care organizations' networks.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 20) House Commerce 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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJun 26, 2001
HB 162-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
ratifying the school board meetings and elections for Mascoma Valley Regional and Bartlett School Districts.
Rep. David Alukonis (R - Hills 23) House Municipal and County Government Senate Education Municipalities

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14).

In the record: Reconsideration of Introduction and Committee Referral

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✕SenateMar 14, 2002Governor✕LawMar 14, 2002
HB 177-FN-A (2001)Became Law
relative to the purchase of a wheelchair van for the veterans' home in Tilton and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Rudy Lessard (R - Hills 23) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans 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 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 5, 2001
HB 218-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to the motor vehicle road toll law and motor vehicle registration fees.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 29) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation 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 Suspension of Rules for Committee Report not in Calendar

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. Francoeur Suspension of Rules

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Order to Third Reading and Final Passage

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 229 (2001)Died
relative to third person liability under the workers' compensation law.
Rep. Keith Herman (R - Hills 13) House Commerce Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance recommended Split.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 8–14 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 19, 2001✕SenateMay 31, 2001Governor✕LawMay 31, 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.

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓Law
HB 295-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to medicaid recoveries from third party settlements.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) House Finance Senate Insurance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawMay 3, 2002
HB 310-FN-A (2001)Became Law
setting the rate for the medicaid enhancement tax for the biennium ending June 30, 2003.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 18) House Finance Senate Ways and Means Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

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

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 Suspension of Rules for Report not in Calendar

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

Moved by Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14).

In the record: Suspension of Rules

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Order to Third Reading and Final Passage

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJun 26, 2001
HB 332-FN-LOCAL (2001)Became Law
relative to resuscitation protocols for emergency medical care providers.
Rep. John Kacavas (D - Hills 37) 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 1369.

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 22, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
HB 375 (2001)Died
relative to sources of funding an adequate education.
Rep. David Alukonis (R - Hills 23) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001Governor✕Law
HB 388 (2001)Became Law
clarifying the rights of patients of nursing facilities in the event of a proposed transfer or discharge from the facility.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) 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 1371.

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✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawAug 25, 2001
HB 396 (2001)Became Law
relative to the practice of physicians and surgeons.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 3) 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 1370.

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 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
HB 443 (2001)Became Law
relative to a state energy plan and relative to road toll fees for vehicles powered by alternate energy sources.
Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 31) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1346.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 27, 2001✓Law
HB 485 (2002)Died
relative to physicians employed by hospitals.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 20) 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 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 25, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✕SenateJan 17, 2002Governor✕LawJan 17, 2002
HB 543-FN (2001)Became Law
establishing the division of ports and harbors within the Pease development authority and transferring all functions, powers, and duties of the New Hampshire state port authority.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Energy and Economic Development

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
HB 553-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
requiring background checks for nursing home employees.
Rep. Michael Downing (D - 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 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 25, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✕SenateJan 17, 2002Governor✕LawJan 17, 2002
HB 573 (2001)Became Law
relative to the role of certain advanced registered nurse practitioners in the state mental health services system.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 1) 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 25, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawSep 3, 2001
HB 576 (2001)Died
establishing a committee to study laws, protocols, rules, and regulations pertaining to the various state agencies that have responsibilities relative to all aspects of the utilization of drug prescriptions in New Hampshire.
Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 19) 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 Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✕SenateMay 31, 2001Governor✕LawMay 31, 2001
HB 580 (2001)Became Law
requiring health insurance carriers to provide loss information to large employers at least once every 6 months.
Rep. Joseph Stone (R - Rock 7) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1380.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawAug 25, 2001
HB 591 (2001)Became Law
relative to certain prescription discount cards.
Rep. Taylor (Straf 11) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1357.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
HB 603-FN-A (2001)Became Law
providing the commissioner of administrative services an option to self-fund the state employee health plan and requiring a reserve fund therefor.
Rep. Joseph Stone (R - Rock 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
HB 604-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to increasing certain fees and making other changes to fish and game licenses.
Rep. Joseph Stone (R - Rock 7) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1342.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓Law
HB 635 (2001)Became Law
relative to family mutual support services.
Rep. Joseph Manning (R - Ches 9) 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 19–3 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 2001
HB 643-FN (2001)Became Law
extending the moratorium on new nursing home beds.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 5) 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 1372.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
HB 648-FN (2001)Became Law
authorizing licensing of homeless youth programs.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) House Children and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1368.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawSep 3, 2001
HB 690 (2002)Died
relative to disclosure of nonpublic personal health information.
Rep. Leo Fraser (R - Merr 9) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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 15, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✕SenateJan 24, 2002Governor✕LawJan 24, 2002
HB 720 (2001)Became Law
relative to permitting the use of certain firearms for hunting deer.
Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 5) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1347.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 2001
HJR 5 (2001)Became Law
encouraging the use of renewable energy systems in new or rehabilitated state buildings.
Rep. Donald White (R) House Public Works and Highways Senate Energy and Economic Development

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1348.

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 28, 2001✓Law