The Senate, Wednesday, April 10, 2002

The Senate took up 67 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 9
Votes Taken
4 roll calls74 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 1107 (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the telephone policies for juveniles under the care of the department of youth development services.
Rep. Patricia Dowling (R - Rock 13) 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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawMay 3, 2002
HB 1109 (2002)Became Law
establishing a commission to study problems related to the delivery of local assistance.
Rep. William Johnson (D - Belk 4) House Municipal and County Government 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 3153.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
HB 1111 (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study regulation and procedures for lake level investigations and orders.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3245.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
HB 1139 (2002)Became Law
relative to international reciprocal child support agreements.
Rep. Patricia Dowling (R - Rock 13) 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 3208.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 14, 2002
HB 1148 (2002)Became Law
naming the state office complex on Hazen Drive in the city of Concord the Meldrim Thomson State Office Complex and naming New Hampshire route 25A from Wentworth to Orford the Governor Meldrim Thomson Scenic Highway.
Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 12) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Memorials

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3105.

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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawJul 2, 2002
HB 1151 (2002)Became Law
establishing a commission to examine and assess the status of civic education in New Hampshire.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3142.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
HB 1153 (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the jurisdiction of the board of manufactured housing, and relative to addressing the location of the records of the board of manufactured housing.
Rep. Robert Wheeler (R - Hills 7) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawMay 3, 2002
HB 1164 (2002)Became Law
renaming Hill's Bridge in the town of Lee as the Captain Reuben Hill Bridge and naming the bridge over the Connecticut River between Woodsville, New Hampshire and Wells River, Vermont the New Hampshire/Vermont Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Rep. Thomas Varrell (R - Rock 9) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Memorials

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3109.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseJan 31, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawJul 2, 2002
HB 1172 (2002)Died
relative to the adoption of rules for certain wetland permits.
Rep. H Charles Royce (R - Ches 9) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3282.

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

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

OT3rdg

Motion Passed 20–3 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 1182 (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the development of home and community-based long-term supports for the elderly and adults with disabilities.
Rep. Janeen Dalrymple (R - Rock 26) 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✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorApr 26, 2002✓LawApr 26, 2002
HB 1201 (2002)Became Law
relative to charitable trust customer data.
Rep. Taylor (Straf 11) House Commerce Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorApr 26, 2002✓LawJun 25, 2002
HB 1220 (2002)Became Law
relative to assisted living residences and housing for older persons.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 5) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration Housing

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3170.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1231-FN (2002)Became Law
implementing a pre-engineering technology curriculum in the public high schools in the state and relative to the naming of the regional community-technical college system.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 1) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3235.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 1247 (2002)Became Law
establishing a study committee to review the impact on revenue flows to municipalities from lands being bought by federal, state, and other public agencies from private entities for conservation purposes.
Rep. G Michael Gilman (R - Graf 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorApr 26, 2002✓LawApr 26, 2002
HB 1251 (2002)Became Law
relative to the use of mercury amalgam fillings by dentists.
Rep. Harold Lynde (D - Hills 24) 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 3207.

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

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

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1252 (2002)Became Law
relative to the membership of the wetlands council.
Rep. William Gabler (R - Graf 8) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3287.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawJul 15, 2002
HB 1314 (2002)Became Law
requiring candidates for speaker of the house of representatives to file certain reports and register as political committees.
Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 27) House Legislative Administration Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3156.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawMay 3, 2002
HB 1352-FN-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
relative to establishing a hazardous duty classification in the length of service awards program.
Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 9, 2002✓LawJul 8, 2002
HB 1356-FN (2002)Became Law
establishing the criminal offense of felony pursuit.
Rep. Joseph Stone (R - Rock 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3271.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1364-FN (2002)Became Law
requiring an accounting of dedicated funds in the budgetary process.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 14) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3240.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
HB 1373-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the participation in the New Hampshire retirement system by certain school district employees.
Rep. Judson Dexter (R - Ches 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 2, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 1377-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the regulation of physical therapists.
Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3129.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 1409-FN-A-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to payment of autopsy expenses.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 3) House Finance Senate Finance

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 11–12

In the record: Sen. Hollingworth Sub Motion Ought to Pass

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✕SenateApr 10, 2002Governor✕LawApr 10, 2002
HB 1415 (2002)Became Law
relative to removing certain extensions for abatement decisions, replies and appeals in a year of property revaluation, the rulemaking authority of the equalization standards board, the authority for staffing recommendations for the joint legislative committee on administrative rules, and granting authority for technical corrections to the unclassified salary structure.
Rep. P. Bradley (Coos 6) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

✓IntroducedJan 10, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawMay 16, 2002
HB 1443 (2002)Became Law
relative to liability for educational expenses incurred during placement in certain department of health and human services facilities.
Rep. David Babson (R - Carr 5) House Education Senate Education

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 24, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorApr 26, 2002✓LawJun 25, 2002
HB 1468-FN (2002)Interim Study
relative to prescription drugs and medicaid best practices.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Capital Budget Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Capital Budget 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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002SenateApr 10, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1473-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to the capital appropriation made to the department of transportation for the new garage and testing lab facility.
Rep. Edwin Smith (R - Ches 6) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawMay 3, 2002
HB 1482-FN-A (2002)Became Law
re-authorizing the motor oil discharge cleanup fund established under RSA 146-F, and establishing new positions at the department of environmental services and making appropriations therefor.
Rep. Robert Holbrook (R - Belk 7) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 207-FN-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
increasing the state aid contribution to municipalities that expand, upgrade, or develop new wastewater treatment facilities to provide for expanded septage handling and disposal capacity.
Rep. Donald Philbrick (R - Carr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 253-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to mercury reductions.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3246.

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
HB 522-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
establishing discretionary preservation easements for preserving historic agricultural structures, and changing the disposition of unused interest from the land conservation investment program.
Rep. David Babson (R - Carr 5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3202.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawJul 2, 2002
HB 555-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to the billing of counties for certain expenses by the department of health and human services and relative to costs of certain juvenile placements.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

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✓HouseJun 7, 2001✕SenateApr 10, 2002Governor✕LawApr 10, 2002
HB 556-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to responsibilities of the department of cultural resources and the department of safety regarding building preservation and rehabilitation, and allowing the commissioner of the department of cultural resources to accept donations for purposes stipulated by the donor.
Rep. Amy Robb (D - Sull 11) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3151.

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 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawMay 18, 2002
HB 587-FN-A (2002)Became Law
establishing a commission on the status of men.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

the Question

Motion Passed 20–4 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Disnard Motion to.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓Law
HB 673 (2002)Died
relative to a net asset qualification for the elderly property tax exemption for married persons.
Rep. Ralph Akins (R - Graf 14) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3261.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseJan 24, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕Law
HCR 21 (2002)Adopted
urging the state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission to enforce the Telemarketing Sales Rule and urging Congress to adopt the Know Your Caller Act of 2001.
Rep. Leo Fraser (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseJan 31, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002
HCR 28 (2002)Adopted
urging increased federal funding for quality breast cancer research.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services State Government

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3211.

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2002✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002