The Senate, Thursday, February 20, 2003

The Senate took up 19 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 6
Votes Taken
3 roll calls17 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.

How the Day Began

Presiding over the Senate during the day: Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10).

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.

HCR 16 (2003)Adopted
urging increased diplomacy to achieve a just, peaceful, and rapid resolution of the conflict between India and Pakistan relative to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Rep. Robert Giuda (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Energy and Economic Development State Government

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 13, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003
SB 104 (2003)Became Law
relative to state administration of medicaid benefits and services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0269.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓GovernorMay 15, 2003✓LawJul 14, 2003
SB 137-A (2003)Died
requiring the state to construct a non-toll bridge connecting the towns of Merrimack and Litchfield and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18) Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✕SenateFeb 20, 2003HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 20, 2003
SB 15 (2003)Died
relative to election day registration.
Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0254.

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

Motion Failed 6–17 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 0345

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2003✓SenateApr 3, 2003✕HouseJun 5, 2003Governor✕LawJun 5, 2003
SB 172-FN (2003)Died
increasing certain fees charged by the secretary of state.
Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18) House Ways and Means Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0280.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✕HouseMay 8, 2003Governor✕LawMay 8, 2003
SB 22 (2003)Became Law
adding to the duties of the public higher education study committee.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0315.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseApr 17, 2003✓GovernorMay 9, 2003✓LawMay 9, 2003
SB 39 (2003)Became Law
relative to the results of a preliminary breath test as evidence in court.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0309.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseMay 8, 2003✓GovernorMay 27, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
SB 41-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the installation of airbags.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) House Transportation Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0308.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawSep 16, 2003
SB 44 (2003)Became Law
relative to penalties for vehicle dealers, relative to special number plates for certain veterans, and relative to the Conway Branch railroad line.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0213.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
SB 49 (2003)Died
relative to fluoridation of public water supplies and local decisions regarding fluoridation.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 8–15 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✕SenateFeb 20, 2003HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 20, 2003
SB 51-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to membership on the New England Board of Higher Education.
Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0314.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseApr 17, 2003✓GovernorMay 2, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
SB 53 (2003)Became Law
establishing an advisory board to the labor commissioner and relative to the terms of the members of the compensation appeals board.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Employment

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0275.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 9, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
SB 56-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to parking for persons with disabilities.
Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseMay 8, 2003✓GovernorMay 28, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
SB 77 (2003)Became Law
relative to town charter provisions for bond votes using official ballot voting procedures, relative to the 2003 apportionment of county taxes in Coos county, and ratifying the Hampton Beach village district annual meeting.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Internal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateMar 6, 2003✓HouseJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJun 30, 2003✓LawJun 30, 2003