The Senate, Thursday, March 14, 2002

The Senate took up 28 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 7
Votes Taken
1 roll call34 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 1131 (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study increasing the number of physicians who are New Hampshire residents and making a technical change.
Rep. Sandra Harris (D - Sull 9) 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 Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseJan 24, 2002✓SenateMar 14, 2002✓GovernorApr 19, 2002✓LawApr 19, 2002
HB 137 (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the definition of domicile for voting purposes and making a technical correction.
Rep. Priscilla Lockwood (R - Merr 9) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2861.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓SenateMar 14, 2002✓GovernorMar 29, 2002✓LawMar 29, 2002
HB 266 (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study recodificiation of the election laws.
Rep. Janet Arndt (R - Rock 27) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2862.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓SenateMar 14, 2002✓GovernorApr 2, 2002✓LawApr 2, 2002
HB 462-FN (2002)Became Law
requiring state regulatory boards, commissions, advisory boards, advisory committees, and authorities to provide orientation information for new members.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2905.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓SenateMar 21, 2002✓GovernorApr 26, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 498 (2002)Became Law
exempting the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Tract from the real estate transfer tax.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 9) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Harold Burns (R - SD1).

In the record: Substitute Ought to Pass

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓SenateMar 14, 2002✓GovernorMar 25, 2002✓LawMar 25, 2002
HB 567-FN-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
extending the reporting date of the commission for the development of a statewide protocol for interviewing victims of sexual assault crimes.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓SenateMar 21, 2002✓GovernorApr 8, 2002✓LawApr 8, 2002
HB 712-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the coordination of state, regional, and local planning efforts.
Rep. Harold Melcher (D - Hills 11) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Zoning and Planning

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2687.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✓SenateMar 21, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
SB 300 (2002)Became Law
relative to the calculation of majority votes under official ballot voting procedures.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Boyce Served Notice of Reconsideration

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateMar 14, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 16, 2002
SB 432-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to allowing political subdivision employees who are members of the retirement system to make payment for prior service with other retirement assets.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓Introduced✕SenateMar 14, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawMar 14, 2002
SB 433 (2002)Became Law
establishing a standardized protocol for the investigation and assessment of child abuse and neglect cases and relative to grant applications for the investigation and assessment of child abuse cases.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2903.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 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 14, 2002✓SenateMar 14, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawJul 2, 2002
SB 435-FN (2002)Became Law
requiring the supreme court to establish a mental health court pilot program in the Keene District Court.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2904.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 14, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 1, 2002✓Law
SB 439 (2002)Became Law
relative to the membership of the information technology management advisory board.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Energy and Economic Development State Government

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2901.

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: Remove From Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 14, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 14, 2002
SB 440 (2002)Became Law
relative to rules for water conservation.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled

In the record: Lay on Table

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 10–12 on a roll call

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

In the record: Remove From Table

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 21, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 13, 2002✓LawJul 12, 2002
SB 441-FN-A (2002)Became Law
establishing the position of hazardous materials response coordinator and making an appropriation therefor, establishing a committee to study the interoperability of state agency communications, authorizing the position of deputy director of state police, and repealing the division of enforcement in the department of safety.
Sen. Arthur Klemm (R - SD22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 21, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
SB 442-FN (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study revising the statutes relative to the state militia and the state guard, making certain technical changes to the militia statutes, and creating 2 funds.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 14, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 2002
SB 443-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the division of condominiums.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration Housing

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2960.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 21, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
SB 445-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to a limited right to a jury trial for certain minors prior to commitment to an adult correctional facility.
Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2955.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 21, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
SB 446 (2002)Became Law
relative to rights and protections for New Hampshire national guard members called to state active duty.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Military & Veterans' Affairs

As to Hear A Committee Report Not Advertised In Senate Calendar.

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 14, 2002✓HouseApr 4, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawMay 3, 2002
SB 450 (2002)Died
establishing a committee to study milfoil and exotic aquatic weed prevention and research.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Environment recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 20, 2002✕SenateMar 14, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawMar 14, 2002
SB 454-FN (2002)Interim Study
requiring reasonable and realistic opportunities for the development of family/workforce housing.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Housing

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedFeb 20, 2002SenateMar 14, 2002HouseGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2002
SB 455-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to funding for district and probate court security.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Finance Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2956.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 20, 2002✓SenateMar 21, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 9, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002