The Senate, Thursday, April 18, 2002

The Senate took up 76 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 12
Votes Taken
30 roll calls121 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 1000-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to the acquisition and oversight of certain rights in land located in Pittsburg, Clarksville, and Stewartstown, known as the Connecticut Lakes headwaters tract and making an appropriation therefor; establishing funds for the stewardship of these lands; and allowing state agencies to hold certain rights under the New Hampshire land and community heritage investment program.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Capital Budget

Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3587.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 3587

Order to Third Reading (Send the bill to its final vote)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 24–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 10, 2002✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 14, 2002✓LawMay 14, 2002
HB 1134 (2002)Became Law
relative to lighting requirements for motor vehicles and trailers and establishing a grants coordinator in the department of safety.
Rep. Christopher Reid (R - Straf 12) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3503.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 2002
HB 1137 (2002)Died
relative to the crime of resisting arrest.
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 3510.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 1147 (2002)Became Law
relative to the annulment of certain criminal offenses committed under the laws of another jurisdiction.
Rep. Loren Jean (R - Hills 17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3533.

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 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 1175 (2002)Became Law
relative to proclaiming oneself a New Hampshire native.
Rep. Loren Jean (R - Hills 17) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3530.

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 15, 2002✓LawJul 14, 2002
HB 1194 (2002)Died
relative to medical records.
Rep. Taylor (Straf 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3561.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 1207 (2002)Died
relative to the regulation of the installation and servicing of fire suppression systems.
Rep. James Holland (R - Rock 26) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✕SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕LawApr 18, 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.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Hollingworth Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Order to Third Reading (Send the bill to its final vote)

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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 23, 2002✓Law
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3491.

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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 1235 (2002)Became Law
relative to operation of motorized vessels and safe boater education and relative to fill and dredge in wetlands.
Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 18) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Environment - Conservation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3508.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawMay 18, 2002
HB 1249 (2002)Died
adopting the model Drug Dealer Liability Act.
Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3563.

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 13–10 on a roll call

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕Law
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 Finance 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 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

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

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 3579

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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

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

Moved by Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 3603

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gatsas Moves Reconsideration

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
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 Finance 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

✓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 Finance 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: Sen. Roberge Moves 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

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 1311 (2002)Became Law
relative to certain mental health records and establishing a committee to study the protection of certain medical information.
Rep. Loren Jean (R - Hills 17) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3560.

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 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
HB 1318 (2002)Became Law
relative to the regulation of the use of pharmaceutical agents and the treatment of glaucoma by licensed optometrists.
Rep. Stephanie Micklon (D - Rock 26) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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 18, 2002✓LawJul 17, 2002
HB 1328 (2002)Died
defining instructional time in public elementary and secondary schools.
Rep. Sullivan (Carr 2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✕SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕LawApr 18, 2002
HB 1338 (2002)Died
clarifying that the judicial council is responsible for payment of indigent defense expenses.
Rep. Henry Mock (R - Carr 3) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3562.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 1343 (2002)Interim Study
relative to processing excavating and dredging permits.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 21, 2002SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 1348 (2002)Became Law
clarifying the law regarding title-exempted vehicles, permitting owners of antique motor vehicles to obtain certificates of title, relative to farm tractor plates, and relative to registration fees for certain off highway recreational vehicles.
Rep. Lawrence Artz (R - Hills 34) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3518.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseJan 31, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
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

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

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Boyce Moves Remove Fron Table

OT3rdg

Motion Passed 22–0 on a roll call

✓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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3567.

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 22, 2002
HB 1393 (2002)Died
relative to business replacement costs resulting from government program displacement.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 2) House Judiciary Senate Public Affairs

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3568.

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

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedDec 12, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✕GovernorMay 17, 2002✕LawMay 22, 2002
HB 1406 (2002)Became Law
permitting the nomination of a guardian for the children of activated members of the armed services or for incapacitated persons for whom the activated member is the guardian, creating a committee to study the New Hampshire National Guard Education Assistance Act, and relative to the capital appropriation for the renovation and expansion of state armories.
Rep. Pamela Coughlin (R - Hills 12) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3581.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Eaton Moves Reconsideration

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓HouseJan 31, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 2002
HB 1413 (2002)Became Law
relative to disclosure of information by hospitals, and relative to the regulation of dental restorative materials.
Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 22) House Commerce 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

✓IntroducedJan 10, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
HB 1420 (2002)Became Law
establishing a task force to define the practice of law in New Hampshire.
Rep. Phyllis Woods (R - Straf 11) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3566.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 10, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawMay 16, 2002
HB 1429 (2002)Became Law
relative to the scope of the consumer protection act and relative to the appointment of a director of administration for the office of attorney general.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 20) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Flanders Moves Ought to Pass

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Flanders Moves Laid 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

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

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2002✓HouseMar 7, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓Law
HB 1433 (2002)Became Law
prohibiting intoxication from consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors.
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 3571.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
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 Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 12–11 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Wheeler Sub Motion of Ought to Pass

✓IntroducedJan 24, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 1446 (2002)Became Law
relative to the recitation of the pledge of allegiance in the public schools.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 13) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3482.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–9 on a roll call

Question is On Section 1&3, Line 8 - 27

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Question is On Section 2

Motion Failed 5–19 on a roll call

Question is On Section 1&4

Motion Failed 8–14

Question is On Section 2&3

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

Motion Failed 3–21 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 3607

OT3rdg

Motion Passed 16–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 24, 2002✓HouseMar 7, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawJul 17, 2002
HB 1449-A (2002)Became Law
establishing a pilot program to study and establish protected instream flows and water management plans on the Lamprey River and the Souhegan River.
Rep. Leon Calawa (R - Hills 17) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseApr 4, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawMay 18, 2002
HB 1457 (2002)Died
authorizing emergency medical care providers to withdraw blood for certain alcohol concentration tests.
Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3565.

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 18, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 1462-FN-A-LOCAL (2002)Died
eliminating the statewide education property tax as a source of funding adequate education.
Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 31) House Ways and Means Senate Finance Taxes - State

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 Failed 8–16 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 3514

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 7, 2002✕SenateApr 25, 2002Governor✕LawApr 25, 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 Finance 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 2000 (2002)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program, establishing a transportation project study committee, increasing the distribution to certain municipalities from the special railroad fund, establishing a committee to study the distribution from the special railroad fund, and relative to a certain property tax exemption.
Rep. Edwin Smith (R - Ches 6) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3502.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3540.

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 226 (2002)Died
relative to instructions to voters for straight-ticket voting.
Rep. Janet Arndt (R - Rock 27) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

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

Motion Failed 6–15 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 3628

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed

In the record: Lay on Table

Order to Third Reading (Send the bill to its final vote)

Motion Failed 9–12 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 12–9

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✕SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕LawApr 18, 2002
HB 253-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to mercury reductions.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment

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 Failed 10–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 3644

OT3rdg

Motion Passed 23–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
HB 284-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to additional emissions reductions from existing fossil fuel burning steam electric power plants.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment Energy and Utilities

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 21–2 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 9, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 298-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to charter schools.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 10) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3576.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed 16–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJan 17, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✕GovernorMay 15, 2002✕LawMay 22, 2002
HB 325-FN (2002)Died
relative to certain acts of sexual assault.
Rep. Patricia O'Keefe (D - Rock 21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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 25, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 447 (2002)Became Law
establishing a task force on family law; clarifying that the judicial council is responsible for payment of indigent defense expenses; establishing a committee to study issues related to shorthand court reporting; and relative to the judicial conduct commission and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 1) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3548.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
HB 465 (2002)Died
relative to lobbying activities of the New Hampshire Bar Association, establishing a committee to study issues related to the unified bar, and requiring the association to poll its members on the question of de-unification.
Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 12) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Right to Know

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3544.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJan 10, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✕GovernorMay 18, 2002✕LawMay 22, 2002
HB 523 (2002)Became Law
relative to filing fees and legislative approval of certain settlements by the attorney general.
Rep. Charles Sova (R - Graf 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3590.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 557-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to victims' assistance programs and the victims' assistance fund.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3446.

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

OT3rdg

Motion Passed 12–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓Law
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3480.

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

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

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 3487

OT3rdg

Motion Passed 18–5 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓Law
HB 589 (2002)Died
relative to eligibility for unemployment benefits for part-time workers.
Rep. Leo Fraser (R - Merr 9) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

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 14–9 on a roll call

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJan 31, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 592-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to a milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants prevention program.
Rep. Barbara French (D - Merr 3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Finance 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

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓Law
HB 631-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
relative to access to public school programs by nonpublic or home educated pupils.
Rep. Betty Hall (I - Hills 20) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3577.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 14, 2002
HB 672 (2002)Became Law
relative to insurance coverage for mental and nervous conditions and for treatment for chemical dependency.
Rep. Toni Crosby (D - Merr 20) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–7 on a roll call

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 12–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 3592

OT3rdg

Motion Passed 21–2 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMar 7, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 678 (2002)Became Law
relative to notice of release of an inmate from state prison.
Rep. Chandler Fairbanks (R - Ches 18) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3519.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseJun 7, 2001✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 706 (2002)Became Law
relative to mediation in superior court cases involving children and relative to certified shorthand reporters.
Rep. Gary Gilmore (D - Straf 11) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 3550.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

OT3rdg

Motion Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓Law
HCR 14 (2002)Died
declaring it to be wrongful for the judiciary, either directly or indirectly, to define an adequate education or the cost of an adequate education.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40) House Ways and Means Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 6–16 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseJan 17, 2002✕SenateApr 18, 2002

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.

Uphold the Ruling of the Chair (Back the presiding officer)

Motion Passed 12–10 on a roll call

In the record: Upholding the ruling of the Chair

Senate deadlines

Motion Passed 13–8 on a roll call