The Senate, Thursday, April 10, 2003

The Senate took up 63 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 12
Votes Taken
9 roll calls69 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) and Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3).

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 101 (2003)Became Law
relative to qualifications for state offices and relative to vacancies in public offices.
Rep. Natalie Flanagan (R - Rock 78) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 22–0 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1207

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 8, 2003✓HouseFeb 6, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorApr 24, 2003✓LawApr 24, 2003
HB 127 (2003)Died
establishing a committee to study the effectiveness and fairness of county government.
Rep. Richard Leone (R - Sull 21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1090.

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2003✓HouseMar 6, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003Governor✕Law
HB 151 (2003)Became Law
authorizing the county convention to contract and fund performance audits of county departments, authorizing employees of the Hillsborough and Rockingham county delegations, and relative to adoption of revisions and the budget process in city charters.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Counties

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0989.

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 6, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorApr 30, 2003✓LawApr 30, 2003
HB 223 (2003)Became Law
relative to the temporary removal of inmates.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 13, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorMay 2, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 253 (2003)Became Law
relative to the design build concept for certain projects.
Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 57) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1023.

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 13, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorMay 27, 2003✓LawJul 26, 2003
HB 263 (2003)Became Law
establishing an oversight committee to review the allocation of funds disbursed for the developmental disabilities waitlist.
Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 58) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Public and Mental Health

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorApr 22, 2003✓LawJun 21, 2003
HB 277-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to an extended term of imprisonment for manslaughter and relative to jury findings which warrant an extended term of imprisonment.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 69) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 13, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorMay 2, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 310 (2003)Became Law
establishing a commission to study child support and related child custody issues.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 68) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1080.

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJul 18, 2003
HB 321 (2003)Became Law
relative to ordinary and accidental death benefits in the city of Manchester employees contributory retirement system.
Rep. William Clayton (D - Hills 50) 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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorApr 22, 2003✓Law
HB 361-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
permitting municipalities to form regional water districts.
Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 57) House Municipal and County Government Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1096.

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

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJul 18, 2003
HB 61 (2003)Became Law
relative to the taking of migratory game birds in the Connecticut River zone.
Rep. Betsy McKinney (R - Rock 75) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2003✓HouseMar 13, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorMay 2, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 678-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to penalties for operation of OHRVs after suspension of driving privileges for certain motor vehicle offenses.
Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Wildlife and Recreation Motor Vehicles

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorApr 24, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 833-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to Shaker Road and Bay Hill Road in the town of Northfield.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 35) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseMar 6, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorApr 22, 2003✓LawJun 21, 2003
SB 101-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to unemployment compensation.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0922.

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 9, 2003✓Law
SB 114 (2003)Became Law
implementing an unsafe school choice option for pupils attending schools which have been classified as persistently dangerous and authorizing the state board of education to implement a complaint process to address school safety and school violence issues in nonpublic schools.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1119.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–9 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1259

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 26, 2003✓LawAug 25, 2003
SB 116 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study methods to prevent or reduce the high school dropout rate.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJun 17, 2003
SB 117-FN-A-LOCAL (2004)Interim Study
authorizing video lottery administered by a gaming oversight authority, and establishing a pharmacy benefit program.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003SenateJan 22, 2004HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 2004
SB 119 (2003)Became Law
relative to medical and hospital liability insurance.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Judiciary Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1139.

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 30, 2003✓LawJun 30, 2003
SB 131 (2003)Died
establishing a committee to study the system of health care safety net providers in New Hampshire, and options for improving access to primary and preventive care for the uninsured and underinsured.
Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11) House Commerce Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1135.

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✕HouseMay 15, 2003Governor✕LawMay 15, 2003
SB 132-FN-A (2004)Died
extending the Parents as Teachers program in Sullivan county and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✕HouseJan 7, 2004Governor✕LawJan 7, 2004
SB 138-FN (2003)Became Law
clarifying the exemption from the interest and dividends tax for distributions from qualified tuition savings programs.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 8, 2003✓GovernorMay 27, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
SB 14 (2003)Became Law
relative to vacancies in county offices and the powers of the Belknap County Recreation Area Commission.
Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Internal Affairs Elections

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2003✓SenateJan 30, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓GovernorApr 11, 2003✓LawApr 11, 2003
SB 144-FN (2003)Died
relative to the lease agreement between the department of regional community-technical colleges and Pease development authority.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) Senate Ways and Means

Senate Finance 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, 2003SenateApr 10, 2003HouseGovernor✕LawSep 4, 2003
SB 159-FN (2004)Died
relative to milfoil and other exotic aquatic weeds.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Transportation Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

Senate Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 9–13

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 7–15 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6).

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✕HouseJan 29, 2004Governor✕LawJan 29, 2004
SB 168 (2003)Died
allowing school boards to adjourn to nonpublic session to consider pupil disciplinary matters.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Right to Know

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1078.

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✕HouseMay 29, 2003Governor✕LawMay 29, 2003
SB 184 (2003)Became Law
relative to reinsurance and relative to the unclaimed property of a demutualized insurance company.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Commerce Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1076.

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJul 1, 2003✓LawAug 30, 2003
SB 190 (2003)Became Law
relative to community living facilities.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1130.

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 8, 2003✓GovernorMay 28, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
SB 193 (2003)Became Law
extending the report date for the commission on the education of the deaf and hard of hearing in New Hampshire and the commission on architecturally secure facilities and community shelter care facilities for juveniles.
Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18) House Legislative Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1133.

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJun 17, 2003
SB 211 (2003)Died
relative to the expungement of DNA records and multiple qualifying convictions.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✕SenateApr 10, 2003HouseGovernor✕LawApr 10, 2003
SB 214-FN-A (2003)Died
establishing new positions in the department of health and human services and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) Senate Finance

Senate Finance 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, 2003SenateApr 10, 2003HouseGovernor✕LawSep 4, 2003
SB 217-FN (2003)Died
relative to the calculation of average daily membership in residence for the purpose of calculating the cost of an adequate education.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) Senate Finance Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 15–6 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003SenateApr 10, 2003HouseGovernor✕LawSep 4, 2003
SB 218 (2003)Died
establishing a study committee to examine child custody and support laws and practices in New Hampshire.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✕SenateApr 10, 2003HouseGovernor✕LawApr 10, 2003
SB 221-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the offense of obstructing government administration by the use of simulated legal process.
Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
SB 23-FN (2003)Became Law
allowing veterans the right to purchase credit in the retirement system for certain service in the armed forces.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) 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: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 7, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
SB 35 (2004)Died
relative to the transfer and exchange of certain state-owned land for certain land owned by the Manchester water works.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Public Works and Highways Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0885.

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 12–9 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✕HouseJan 7, 2004Governor✕LawJan 7, 2004
SB 42 (2003)Became Law
relative to the insurance rebating laws.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1075.

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJul 14, 2003✓LawSep 12, 2003
SB 54-FN-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to the local inventory of property values for assessment of property taxes, and relative to municipal property assessment certification guidelines of the department of revenue administration.
Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1099.

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJul 21, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
SB 55-FN (2003)Died
raising the age at which a child may terminate his or her public education.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 15–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✕SenateApr 10, 2003HouseGovernor✕LawApr 10, 2003
SB 58-FN-A (2003)Became Law
relative to the net operating loss under the business profits tax.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 23–0 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1201

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJun 30, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2005
SB 63-FN-A-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to establishing community reinvestment and opportunity zones and granting business tax credits for investments in projects in such zones.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Ways and Means Senate Energy and Economic Development Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1107.

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
SB 70 (2003)Became Law
establishing a commission to study implementing a recommendation of the New Hampshire estuaries project management plan.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1063.

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJul 7, 2003✓LawJul 7, 2003
SB 78-FN (2004)Died
establishing the New Hampshire health care information council.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed

In the record: Lay on Table

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 18–4 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1210

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✕HouseJan 7, 2004Governor✕LawJan 7, 2004
SB 80 (2003)Became Law
relative to vocational education and the automotive technology curriculum.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 1, 2003✓LawAug 30, 2003
SB 95-FN-LOCAL (2004)Died
relative to the development of workforce housing within municipalities.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Housing

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1121.

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✕HouseJan 22, 2004Governor✕LawJan 22, 2004
SB 96-FN (2003)Died
establishing a pharmacy discount program for seniors and disabled persons and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1111.

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✓SenateApr 10, 2003✕HouseMay 8, 2003Governor✕LawMay 8, 2003
SCR 4 (2003)Adopted
urging the New Hampshire congressional delegation to take appropriate action against modification of the Clean Air Act if the result jeopardizes New Hampshire's ability to safeguard public health and protect environmental quality.
Sen. Clifton Below (D) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment Energy and Utilities

Senate Environment 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

✓IntroducedFeb 20, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓HouseMay 15, 2003