The Senate, Tuesday, June 5, 2001

The Senate took up 32 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 16
Votes Taken
2 roll calls26 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 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1405.

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 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 Finance 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 183-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to the purchase of certain prior service by county corrections officers in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. David Poulin (R - Merr 14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawSep 3, 2001
HB 238 (2001)Became Law
relative to interstate banking.
Rep. Tara Reardon (D - Merr 23) House Commerce Senate Banks

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Larsen Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 15, 2001✓SenateMar 29, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
HB 240 (2001)Became Law
requiring the department of health and human services to develop a plan reducing the number of persons awaiting certain services for developmental disabilities.
Rep. Daniel Burnham (D - Ches 8) 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 0470.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Wheeler Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 15, 2001✓SenateMar 29, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJul 16, 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 Finance 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1413.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseFeb 22, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 5, 2001
HB 347-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to terminal pay for certain state officials or employees.
Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1416.

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✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJun 26, 2001
HB 350-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to persons with disabilities participating in the work incentive program.
Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance 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 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 15, 2001✓LawAug 14, 2001
HB 405 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the creation of an at-home infant child care program in New Hampshire.
Rep. Donald White (R - Hills 25) House Children and Family Law 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 1275.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Sen. Francoeur Special Order to

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
HB 412 (2001)Became Law
requiring the public higher education study committee to study the feasibility of granting state franchise rights to providers of on-line education courses.
Rep. Andrew Peterson (R - Hills 8) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Sen. Francoeur Special Order to

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 11, 2001✓LawSep 9, 2001
HB 471-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to fish and game licenses issued to resident and nonresident minors and relative to complimentary fishing licenses for legally blind persons.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 18) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Finance 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✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 477-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to supplemental allowances for certain retired group I members of the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 499 (2001)Became Law
making state-appointed advisory committees subject to the right-to-know law.
Rep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 18) House Judiciary Senate Internal Affairs Right to Know

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1418.

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✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJul 11, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
HB 570-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to the unemployment compensation law and creating a dedicated fund for the job training program for economic growth and making certain changes to the program.
Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1419.

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✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓Law
HB 679 (2002)Died
establishing a commission to examine models of out-of-school care for children in kindergarten through grade 12.
Rep. Frances Potter (D - Merr 24) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Sen. Francoeur Special Order to

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001SenateJan 24, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 726-LOCAL (2001)Became Law
relative to change of school assignment and transfers of public school pupils and relative to the voting procedures for authorizing certain capital projects in interstate school districts.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1286.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Sen. Francoeur Special Order to

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
HB 738 (2001)Died
establishing a commission to assess the operating efficiency of state government.
Rep. Edward Moran (R - Hills 15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Split Report.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Debora Pignatelli (D - SD13).

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✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✕GovernorJul 12, 2001✕LawDec 12, 2001
HB 743 (2001)Became Law
transferring the department of youth development services to the department of health and human services.
Rep. L Randy Lyman (R - Carr 5) 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 1415.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Sen. Francoeur Special Order to

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawSep 14, 2001
HB 758 (2001)Became Law
relative to the sale of gasoline containing ethers and establishing a gasoline remediation and elimination of ethers fund.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 5) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Sen. Francoeur Special Order to

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
SB 18 (2001)Became Law
relative to termination of small trusts.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
SB 68 (2001)Became Law
relative to school district placements of children living in foster homes.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓LawSep 15, 2001