The Senate, Thursday, April 11, 2002

The Senate took up 75 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 10
Votes Taken
11 roll calls79 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 1106 (2002)Became Law
repealing the water pollution control revolving loan fund advisory committee, the local government advisory committee, and the New Hampshire industrial heritage commission; establishing a reporting requirement for the environmental research advisory committee; and creating a radon study committee.
Rep. Whalley (Merr 5) House Legislative Administration Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3362.

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 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 2002
HB 1135 (2002)Became Law
relative to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene.
Rep. Barbara French (D - Merr 3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Environment Occupational Regulation

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3342.

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 24, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawJul 2, 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

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

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

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 23–1 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 3423

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawJul 2, 2002
HB 1167 (2002)Became Law
permitting wine manufacturers to sell their products at farmers' markets and relative to liquor and wine representative licenses.
Rep. Stephen Avery (R - Ches 8) House Commerce Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3247.

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 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawJul 2, 2002
HB 1180 (2002)Became Law
establishing a task force to research revenue streams to fund intermodal transportation systems in New Hampshire and relative to exemption from local property taxes for leases of state-owned railroad properties.
Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 13) House Transportation Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3359.

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 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓Law
HB 1187-FN (2002)Died
relative to criminal penalties for possession of a firearm in a safe school zone.
Rep. William Johnson (D - Belk 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Wildlife and Recreation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3361.

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, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 1203 (2002)Became Law
relative to retroactive health insurance denials.
Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 22) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 3386

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 13, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1210 (2002)Became Law
relative to barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics.
Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 30) 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 3176.

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 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 16, 2002
HB 1218 (2002)Became Law
relative to the regulation of pharmacists and prescription drug orders, relative to the use of non-original containers to organize prescription and nonprescription drugs, and relative to the management of certain plan benefits under Medicaid by the department of health and human services.
Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 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 3389.

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✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 23, 2002✓Law
HB 1236-FN (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the adjudication of divorces pursuant to part 2, article 76 of the New Hampshire constitution.
Rep. Larry Elliott (R - Hills 2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3346.

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 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
HB 1264-FN-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
relative to district courts and pleas by mail, and establishing a committee to study the operation and efficiency of motor vehicle trials in district courts.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40) House Finance Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3345.

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 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 2002
HB 1268-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the net operating loss deduction under the business profits tax.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3380.

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 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 1270-FN (2002)Became Law
making technical corrections due to the repeal of the legacies and succession tax, relative to the exception from the meals and rooms tax for gratuities, and relative to appeals for redetermination or reconsideration of assessments or demands for payment made by the department of revenue administration.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 14) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
HB 1273-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to planning and procedures for state-owned or leased trails for all-terrain vehicles and relative to registration fees for certain off highway recreational vehicles.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
HB 1282 (2002)Died
establishing a committee to study gaming options for New Hampshire.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 44) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✕SenateApr 11, 2002Governor✕LawApr 11, 2002
HB 1286 (2002)Became Law
increasing the time period during which warrantless arrests for violations of the stalking law and violations of restraining orders in domestic cases are permitted.
Rep. Edward Leach (R - Hills 9) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3284.

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 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 2, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1298 (2002)Became Law
relative to signage for the sponsor-a-highway program and naming that portion of the New Hampshire hospital campus which has been converted to offices for state agencies and others, the Hugh Gallen State Office Complex.
Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 4) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3353.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–0 on a roll call

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Motion Passed 22–1 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 23–1 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 3422

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 16, 2002
HB 1299-FN (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the creation of a marriage education and enhancement program.
Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 5) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3344.

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 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawMay 18, 2002
HB 1302-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the purchase of certain prior service credit by members of the retirement system, relative to legislative review of retirement fund investment practices, and relative to the payment of medical benefits costs for retired state employees.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40) 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✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 10, 2002✓Law
HB 1320 (2002)Died
establishing a committee to study establishing enterprise zones in economically deprived communities.
Rep. John Hutchinson (R - Merr 15) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✕SenateApr 11, 2002Governor✕LawApr 11, 2002
HB 1349-FN-A (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study electric utility restructuring in the territory currently serviced by Connecticut Valley Electric Company.
Rep. Gary Gilmore (D - Straf 11) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3317.

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 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawMay 16, 2002
HB 1360-FN (2002)Interim Study
relative to recommendations, appointments, and qualifications of marital masters and procedures for cases heard by marital masters.
Rep. Larry Elliott (R - Hills 2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Senate Judiciary 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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002SenateApr 11, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1361-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the regulation of business practices between off highway recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.
Rep. Robert Letourneau (R - Rock 13) House Commerce Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3373.

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✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 1365-FN (2002)Became Law
requiring that the county departments of correction be charged 110 percent of the Medicare rate for inmates who need medical services within the community.
Rep. Bob Odell (R - Sull 5) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1366-FN (2002)Died
establishing a state employee recognition and award program.
Rep. Claire McHugh (R - Hills 26) House Executive Departments and Administration 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

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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✕GovernorMay 18, 2002✕LawMay 22, 2002
HB 1396 (2002)Became Law
authorizing the state veterinarian to provide wildlife disease prevention and treatment.
Rep. Whalley (Merr 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife and Recreation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedDec 12, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 16, 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

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

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 1426-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the availability of information on the registration of certain sexual offenders, and requiring certain sexual offenders and offenders against children to report any changes to such person's place of employment or schooling.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3360.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2002✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 2002
HB 1436-FN (2002)Died
relative to requiring treatment for persons convicted of DWI offenses.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3350.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 24, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 1437-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to increasing the staff in the consumer protection and antitrust bureau of the department of justice.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 20) House Commerce 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 15–9 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 24, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 1447 (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study methods of supporting the continued operation of wood-fired electrical generating facilities.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3319.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawMay 3, 2002
HB 1451-FN-A (2002)Became Law
implementing the Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act and relative to the telecommunications equipment assistance program.
Rep. David Alukonis (R - Hills 23) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3383.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 1453 (2002)Became Law
extending the committee studying the status of veterans in New Hampshire and relative to the membership of the state veterans' advisory committee.
Rep. Richard Heon (D - Straf 14) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 1, 2002✓LawJun 30, 2002
HB 1455-FN-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
establishing portability of a person's qualifying retirement funds for the purchase of permissive service credit in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Russell Cox (R - Rock 24) 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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 13, 2002✓LawNov 9, 2002
HB 1456-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to information on drivers' licenses and relative to motor vehicle records.
Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3348.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1461-FN (2002)Became Law
transferring the office of emergency management to the department of safety, division of fire safety and emergency management.
Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3320.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 7, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 1469-FN (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the eligibility of state employees to receive a retirement system benefit while in service, establishing a moratorium on eligibility for electing such benefit, and prospectively repealing the provision allowing certain state employees to receive a retirement allowance while in service.
Rep. Henry Mock (R - Carr 3) House Executive Departments and Administration 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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 9, 2002✓Law
HB 1471-FN (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee for the design and construction of a memorial to the victims of the September 11 tragedy.
Rep. Rip Holden (R - Hills 7) House Public Works and Highways Senate Internal Affairs Memorials

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3352.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
HB 1472-FN (2002)Became Law
amending the definitions, applications, and fees relating to explosives and explosive substances, and relative to background investigations and criminal records checks for applicants for private detective or security services.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 18) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3374.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawJul 17, 2002
HB 1476 (2002)Became Law
relative to the age of retirement or early retirement in the city of Manchester employees contributory retirement system.
Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 37) 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

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 13, 2002✓Law
HB 1478-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to public health emergency preparation and response.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Judiciary Public and Mental Health

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3395.

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✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
HB 179-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the scope of RSA 169-B, the juvenile delinquency statute, and establishing a task force on juvenile justice service capacity.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 1) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3404.

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 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 14, 2002
HB 212-FN (2002)Became Law
providing an alternative method of calculating state education property tax hardship relief and authorizing the commissioner of the department of revenue administration to establish certain positions.
Rep. Russell Cox (R - Rock 24) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
HB 213-FN (2002)Became Law
establishing a study committee on education property tax hardship relief, relative to appraisals of property for ad valorem tax purposes, and making an operating budget appropriation for hardship grants nonlapsing.
Rep. Russell Cox (R - Rock 24) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3379.

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✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 2002
HB 559-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the procedures for assignment of income from child or spousal support orders.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 1) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3358.

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✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 16, 2002
HB 560-FN-A (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the retirement plan for the judiciary.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3340.

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 17, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
HB 718-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to renewable-energy-source electricity generation and transition service.
Rep. Gary Gilmore (D - Straf 11) 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 3314.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawMay 18, 2002
HB 744-FN-A (2002)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of a state pilot program for family and disability leave.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 16) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✕SenateApr 11, 2002Governor✕LawApr 11, 2002
HB 757 (2002)Died
establishing an early literacy and reading improvement program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3401.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 768-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to DNA testing of criminal offenders.
Rep. Richard Kennedy (R - Merr 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 3372.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 8, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
HCR 23 (2002)Adopted
urging Congress to abolish the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program on public lands including the White Mountain National Forest.
Rep. Douglass Teschner (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Wildlife and Recreation State Government

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 23–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002