The Senate, Thursday, April 24, 2003

The Senate took up 25 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 14
Votes Taken
26 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 172 (2003)Became Law
extending the committee to study the exemption from property taxes for not-for-profit hospitals, and including a study of the community benefit law.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 6, 2003✓SenateApr 24, 2003✓GovernorMay 9, 2003✓LawMay 9, 2003
HB 185 (2003)Died
relative to pretermitted heirs.
Rep. John Pratt (D - Ches 24) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1327.

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✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateApr 24, 2003Governor✕Law
HB 212 (2003)Became Law
defining "terrorize" for the purpose of criminal threatening.
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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1329.

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✓HouseFeb 13, 2003✓SenateApr 24, 2003✓GovernorMay 27, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 244 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study landowner liability for owners providing public access to snowmobile trails.
Rep. Mark Brady (R - Coos 2) House Judiciary Senate Wildlife and Recreation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1293.

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✓HouseFeb 13, 2003✓SenateApr 24, 2003✓GovernorMay 28, 2003✓LawMay 28, 2003
HB 379 (2003)Became Law
relative to penalties for OHRV violations by underage operators.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 80) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1256.

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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 12, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 418 (2003)Died
relative to annulment of arrest records for defendants whose cases result in acquittal, dismissal, or failure to prosecute.
Rep. Mark Derby (R - Carr 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1328.

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✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateApr 24, 2003Governor✕Law
HB 434-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to junkyards and motor vehicle recycling yards.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 14) House Municipal and County Government Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1320.

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✓HouseMar 12, 2003✓SenateApr 24, 2003✓GovernorJun 9, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 481 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the pricing of milk products.
Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 34) House Commerce Senate Wildlife and Recreation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1291.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 7, 2003✓LawJul 7, 2003
HB 57 (2003)Became Law
relative to the use of inhalers by pupils and campers with asthma.
Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 58) 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 (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✓HouseJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 24, 2003✓GovernorMay 12, 2003✓Law
HB 598-FN-A (2003)Became Law
relative to the agricultural nutrient management program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. David Babson (R - Carr 6) House Finance Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1326.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 20, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 7, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 60 (2003)Died
changing the name of the advisory committee on shore fisheries and relative to the definition of shellfish and a rulemaking exemption for certain rules relating to marine species.
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 25, 2003✓SenateApr 24, 2003✕GovernorMay 14, 2003✕LawSep 4, 2003
HB 616-FN-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to the Hampton real estate trust fund.
Rep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 85) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy and Economic Development Municipalities

Senate Energy and Economic Development 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 20, 2003✓SenateApr 24, 2003✓GovernorMay 13, 2003✓LawMay 13, 2003
HB 77 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the process of de novo appeals from the district courts.
Rep. John Pratt (D - Ches 24) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1288.

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 24, 2003✓GovernorMay 28, 2003✓LawMay 28, 2003
HB 92 (2003)Became Law
relative to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by pupils and campers with severe allergies.
Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 58) 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 (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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2003✓HouseJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 24, 2003✓GovernorMay 12, 2003✓LawAug 15, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓GovernorMay 15, 2003✓LawJul 14, 2003