The Senate, Tuesday, June 26, 2001

The Senate took up 63 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
8 roll calls64 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 1-A (2001)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2003.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 24–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 131 (2001)Became Law
relative to the retention and disposal of certain financial disclosure forms.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
HB 215 (2001)Became Law
relative to publication of status of cases before the supreme court.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 22, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 238 (2001)Became Law
relative to interstate banking.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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.

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0470.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 15, 2001✓SenateMar 29, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJul 16, 2001
HB 256 (2001)Became Law
limiting the liability of law enforcement agencies and their employees for injuries caused by dogs used in law enforcement work.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 22, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
HB 258 (2001)Became Law
establishing a task force to conduct an ongoing study of the feasibility of re-establishing the Lawrence, Massachusetts to Manchester, New Hampshire rail service line and the Concord to Lebanon northern passenger rail service line.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 8, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJul 16, 2001
HB 259 (2001)Became Law
relative to holding sessions for correction of checklists.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawSep 14, 2001
HB 260 (2001)Became Law
establishing a commission to examine child care resources for parents who work hours other than first shift.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJul 16, 2001
relative to the payment of certain unfunded accrued liability of the retirement system and making an appropriation therefor; relative to payment of medical benefits costs for group II members of the retirement system; and relative to the election of optional allowances by certain retirement system members granted disability retirement benefits.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
relative to leasing certain portions of railroad properties and relative to the definition and taxation of amusement railroads.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
relative to fees of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
relative to resuscitation protocols for emergency medical care providers.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
relative to the administration of the public utilities commission, establishing the position of executive director of the public utilities commission, and relative to the position of assistant commissioner of the department of corrections.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
extending the kindergarten construction program.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

Sen. Gordon Requests New Committee of Conference

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
HB 357 (2001)Became Law
relative to periodic payments of judgments.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
HB 373 (2001)Became Law
relative to surety bonds for detective agencies and security services.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
HB 405 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the creation of an at-home infant child care program in New Hampshire.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
HB 444 (2001)Became Law
relative to mental health services and records.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
HB 450 (2001)Became Law
relative to work product and relative to attorneys' fees under the right-to-know law.
Rep. Whalley (Merr 5) House Judiciary Senate Executive Departments and Administration Right to Know

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓LawJul 17, 2001
HB 451 (2001)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the impact of pay and health care benefits for child care workers on the quality of care and education for children by considering and exploring funding methods for accomplishing any recommendations.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 19, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
HB 475 (2001)Became Law
establishing a commission for the development of a statewide protocol for interviewing victims of sexual assault crimes.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
HB 509 (2001)Became Law
establishing a statute of limitations on spousal support orders.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
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.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
HB 578 (2001)Became Law
relative to requirements for nonpublic utility providers of telephone services and competitive telecommunications providers, and relative to the information technology management advisory board.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
HB 588 (2001)Became Law
relative to examination of persons called as jurors.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

Sen. Gordon Requests New Committee of Conference

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓Law
providing the commissioner of administrative services an option to self-fund the state employee health plan and requiring a reserve fund therefor.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
extending the moratorium on new nursing home beds.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
relative to compensation for time lost by state employees injured in the line of duty.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
establishing a committee to study the creation of a regional program for collection and marketing of certain components of the municipal solid waste stream.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
HB 702 (2001)Became Law
relative to the duties of the committee to study the consumer protection effort in New Hampshire, relative to the membership of the long-term care board, and establishing a task force on privacy issues.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓Law
HB 703 (2001)Became Law
relative to durable powers of attorney.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓Law
HB 717 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to make recommendations on policy concerning state-operated trails and private lands used by all terrain vehicles and trail bikes and relative to increasing the resident and nonresident OHRV registration fees for snow traveling vehicles.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓Law
establishing a commission to assess the operating efficiency of state government.

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✕GovernorJul 12, 2001✕LawDec 12, 2001
revising the definition of an adequate education and revising the weighted pupil formula used to calculate the cost of an adequate education.

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 on a voice vote

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001SenateJan 24, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 758 (2001)Became Law
relative to the sale of gasoline containing ethers and establishing a gasoline remediation and elimination of ethers fund.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
extending the payment of group health insurance premiums for certain retired members of the retirement system.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateApr 12, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 1, 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.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓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.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 24–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
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.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓SenateApr 19, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓Law
establishing a comprehensive statewide accountability system concerning an adequate education and relative to nonrenomination of teacher contracts.

Non Adopt

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6).

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✕GovernorJun 26, 2001✕LawDec 12, 2001
SB 18 (2001)Became Law
relative to termination of small trusts.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
relative to the issuance of high/medium voltage licenses by the electricians' board.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedMar 15, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
establishing a judicial conduct commission.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedMay 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓Law
establishing a gaming oversight authority, and video lottery gaming.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gatsas 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: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedMay 1, 2001✕SenateFeb 20, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 20, 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.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
SB 68 (2001)Became Law
relative to school district placements of children living in foster homes.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓LawSep 15, 2001
relative to a New Hampshire legal assistance office in Nashua and making an appropriation therefor.

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 17–7 on a roll call

In the record: Not adopt the Conference Committee Report

Sen. Pignatelli Motion to Request New Committee of Conference

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseJun 26, 2001Governor✕LawJun 26, 2001
relative to campaign finance reporting requirements, political expenditure limitation amounts, and permissible campaign contributions by business organizations.

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

Votes on No Bill

Roll calls the Senate took that day on questions that were on no bill, such as its own rules, a ruling of the chair or printing a debate. The question is as the General Court’s roll-call file words it.

Ouestion is on whether the committee of conference was done properly

Motion Passed 13–10 on a roll call