The Senate, Thursday, April 25, 2002

The Senate took up 97 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 13
Votes Taken
3 roll calls108 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseJan 31, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Eaton Accede to House Request for Committee Of Conference

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 2002
HB 1194 (2002)Died
relative to medical records.
Rep. Taylor (Straf 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Insurance

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Burns Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 1196 (2002)Died
enabling municipalities to adopt a property tax exemption for deaf or severely hearing impaired persons.
Rep. Daniel Burnham (D - Ches 8) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Roberge Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002Governor✕Law
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 16, 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Disnard Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawMay 18, 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. D'Allesandro Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Disnard Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Eaton Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 11, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 16, 2002
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
HB 134 (2002)Became Law
requiring the supreme court to establish a pilot program in the superior and district courts of one county which allows each party in a civil case one challenge to the justice assigned to the case.
Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 10) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseFeb 22, 2001✓SenateJan 31, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓Law
HB 1344-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
establishing a village plan alternative subdivision in zoning and land use planning laws.
Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 12) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Zoning and Planning

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Roberge Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 16, 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Wheeler Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJun 26, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. George Disnard (D - SD8).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓HouseJan 31, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 2002
HB 1410-LOCAL (2002)Died
ratifying the 2001 Amherst annual town meeting, and the 2001 Pembroke town meeting.
Rep. Gary Gilmore (D - Straf 11) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Roberge Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓HouseMar 7, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002Governor✕Law
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Wheeler Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 10, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2002✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 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).

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 24, 2002✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 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

Refuse to Accede (Decline a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Refused on a voice vote

In the record: Sen.Barnes Refuse to Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 7, 2002✕SenateApr 25, 2002Governor✕LawApr 25, 2002
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
HB 1483 (2002)Died
relative to municipal budget committees.
Rep. David Gleneck (R - Hills 29) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. O'Hearn Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002Governor✕Law
HB 180-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to criminal neglect of elderly, disabled, or impaired adults.
Rep. Kathleen Flora (R - Hills 15) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Reques For Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 16, 2002
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Eaton Accede to House Request for Committee of Comference

✓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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. D'Allesandro Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 2002
HB 439-FN-A (2002)Became Law
establishing a position of septage coordinator and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Donald Philbrick (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Environment

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawMay 18, 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJan 10, 2002✓SenateApr 18, 2002✕GovernorMay 18, 2002✕LawMay 22, 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Pignatelli Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 16, 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 31, 2001✓SenateMar 21, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 1, 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. O'Hearn Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002Governor✕Law
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2002✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓SenateApr 10, 2002
SB 112 (2002)Died
relative to election day registration.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Roberge Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✕GovernorMay 10, 2002✕LawMay 22, 2002
SB 124 (2002)Became Law
relative to confidentiality of abuse and neglect proceedings and establishing a pilot project relative to abuse and neglect hearings in the Grafton county court.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateApr 12, 2001✓HouseJan 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
SB 140-FN-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
relative to the formula for free and reduced-price lunches.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Finance Senate Education Education - General

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. O'Hearn Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawJul 17, 2002
SB 155-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
establishing penalties for frivolous actions against teachers and other education employees.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD19) House Judiciary Senate Education Education - General

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. O'Hearn Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓SenateApr 19, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 14, 2002
SB 161-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to specialzed treatment for certain individuals and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2763

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Wheeler Non Concur with House Am {2763} Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✓HouseMar 6, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
SB 301 (2002)Became Law
relative to an innovation initiative within the division of economic development and the creation of the New Hampshire e-commerce advisory commission.
Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateJan 24, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
SB 309-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to payment of medical benefits costs for disabled group II members of the retirement system.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Burns Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 8, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
SB 314-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to Selective Service Act Compliance through driver's license applications.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Transportation Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 4, 2002✓GovernorMay 8, 2002✓LawJul 7, 2002
SB 318 (2002)Became Law
relative to transfers of funds from the sweepstakes fund for salary and retirement benefits..
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓HouseApr 4, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
SB 321-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
(NewTitle) establishing a committee to study statutory and administrative requirements regarding the legal residency of homeless children in certain educational and institutional settings, and relative to the appeal of decisions made regarding change of school or assignment.
Sen. Debora Pignatelli (D - SD13) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. O'Hearn Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 9, 2002✓LawMay 9, 2002
SB 326 (2002)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the workers' compensation hearings and appeals process at the department of labor.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Burns Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateJan 31, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
SB 331-FN (2002)Became Law
changing the titles and pay grades for certain department of health and human services unclassified positions, granting authority for technical corrections to the unclassified salary structure, and increasing the number of alternates appointed to the joint legislative committee on administrative rules.
Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Burns Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
SB 334 (2002)Became Law
relative to grounds for refusal or denial of hotel accommodations.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) House Commerce Business and Industry

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott 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: Sen. Prescott Remove From Table

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawMay 15, 2002
SB 336 (2002)Died
establishing a committee to study campaign finance reform and apportioning state representative districts.
Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 12–10 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Roberge Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✕GovernorMay 2, 2002✕LawMay 22, 2002
SB 337 (2002)Became Law
relative to consent orders in abuse and neglect cases.
Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
SB 339 (2002)Became Law
relative to approval of contingent fee agreements by the courts.
Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
SB 34 (2002)Died
relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateJan 24, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002Governor✕Law
SB 352 (2002)Died
establishing a committee to study alternative regional public school programs for children who are at-risk.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateJan 31, 2002✓HouseApr 25, 2002Governor✕Law
SB 353 (2002)Became Law
relative to the definition of "sugar orchard" for purposes of the timber yield tax.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Ways and Means Agriculture

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. D'Allesandro Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓HouseApr 4, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 14, 2002
SB 354 (2002)Became Law
authorizing foster parents to act as educational advocates for foster children with educational disabilities.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. O'Hearn Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 16, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
SB 358 (2002)Became Law
relative to the authority to assess administrative fines to ophthalmic dispensers.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Wheeler Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
SB 360-FN (2002)Became Law
establishing criminal penalties for the introduction of computer contaminants.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
SB 366 (2002)Became Law
relative to biennial reports of the public utilities commission relative to membership of the site evaluation committee, and relative to the electricity consumption tax.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 3104

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Non Concurs with House Am {3104} Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓Law
SB 392 (2002)Became Law
relative to the regulation of revolving credit plans.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Commerce Senate Banks

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Burns Concur with Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawJul 16, 2002
SB 395 (2002)Became Law
making certain changes to the laws pertaining to special education.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. O'Hearn Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateJan 31, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 14, 2002
SB 399 (2002)Became Law
regulating demand drafts under the New Hampshire Uniform Commercial Code.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration Banking and Finance

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: Sen. Burns Remove From Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓HouseApr 4, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
SB 403-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to special motorcycle number plates for veterans who were awarded the purple heart medal, special motorcycle licences and motorcycle endorsements, and motor vehicle inspectors.
Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Eaton Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 4, 2002✓GovernorMay 18, 2002✓Law
SB 405 (2002)Became Law
relative to special number plates for veterans.
Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Eaton Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2002✓SenateJan 31, 2002✓HouseMar 21, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 14, 2002
SB 410 (2002)Died
relative to large groundwater withdrawals.
Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2622.

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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Failed 10–12 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Johnson Concur with House Amendment

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non Concur

✓IntroducedJan 24, 2002✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002Governor✕Law
SB 419 (2002)Died
relative to notification of groundwater contamination and repealing certain MTBE notification requirements for public water systems.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD19) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Johnson Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓HouseApr 4, 2002✕GovernorMay 15, 2002✕LawMay 22, 2002
SB 423-FN-A (2002)Became Law
relative to fees collected by the department of safety, certificates of title, and disclosure of information for the development, maintenance, and updating of the tax policy modeling system, and making an appropriation to the governor's office of emergency management.
Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10) House Ways and Means Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Eaton Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓Law
SB 425-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
revising the formula used to calculate the cost of an adequate education.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Finance Senate Finance Education - General

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Barnes Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✕GovernorMay 17, 2002✕LawMay 22, 2002
SB 430 (2002)Died
allowing towns or cities to increase the property tax credit for service-connected total disability and to add income limits for age groups in the elderly exemption .
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002Governor✕Law
SB 434 (2002)Died
establishing the duties of the fish and game commission.
Sen. George Disnard (D - SD8) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Disnard Nonconcur Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateFeb 20, 2002✕HouseApr 25, 2002Governor✕LawApr 25, 2002
SB 437-FN-LOCAL (2002)Became Law
relative to the protection of public water supplies during emergency conditions and establishing a committee to study the formation of regional water systems and the eligibility of such systems for state construction grants.
Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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: Sen. Johnson Remove From Table

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Johnson Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 21, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 13, 2002✓LawMay 13, 2002
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Below Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 14, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJul 14, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Flanders Concur with House Amendments

✓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

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

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Request C of C

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 14, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 17, 2002✓LawMay 17, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2002✓SenateMar 21, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓LawJan 1, 2003
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 20, 2002✓SenateMar 21, 2002✓HouseApr 17, 2002✓GovernorMay 9, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
SB 52 (2002)Became Law
relative to liquor liability insurance coverage and relative to liquor licensee training.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Commerce Senate Insurance Liquor and Beer

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Burns Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateJan 24, 2002✓HouseApr 4, 2002✓GovernorMay 8, 2002✓LawJul 7, 2002
SB 64-FN-A (2002)Became Law
establishing a fund to pay mediators in the probate courts.
Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateApr 5, 2001✓HouseFeb 14, 2002✓GovernorMay 15, 2002✓Law