The Senate, Thursday, May 8, 2003

The Senate took up 64 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 15
Votes Taken
2 roll calls64 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.

HB 121 (2004)Became Law
relative to grounds for modification of a permanent child custody order.
Rep. Margaret Hallyburton (R - Hills 45) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Judiciary 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 8, 2003✓HouseMar 6, 2003✓SenateJan 7, 2004✓GovernorApr 5, 2004✓LawJun 4, 2004
HB 123 (2003)Became Law
relative to notice given to putative fathers in adoption proceedings.
Rep. Margaret Hallyburton (R - Hills 45) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1408.

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✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 192 (2003)Became Law
relative to disposal of controlled drugs in possession of law enforcement officers.
Rep. Bruce Hunter (R - Hills 48) 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✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorMay 30, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 195 (2003)Became Law
prohibiting all part-time district court judges and district court clerks from practicing law in the district courts.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 47) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1470.

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✓HouseJan 30, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 14, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 196 (2003)Died
establishing a commission to study means to integrate services for people with co-occurring disorders.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 39) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 30, 2003✕SenateMay 8, 2003Governor✕LawMay 8, 2003
HB 208 (2003)Became Law
relative to name changes for inmates and parolees.
Rep. Karl Gilbert (R - Rock 82) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Executive Departments and Administration Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorMay 30, 2003✓LawJul 29, 2003
HB 211 (2003)Became Law
relative to town clerk fee deposit requirements.
Rep. Priscilla Lockwood (R - Merr 35) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Municipalities

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✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawAug 5, 2003
HB 214 (2003)Became Law
relative to discovery deposition of minors in criminal cases.
Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 75) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1331.

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 6, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 215 (2003)Became Law
relative to expungement of records contained in the DNA database.
Rep. Richard Kennedy (R - Merr 34) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1357.

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 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 218 (2003)Became Law
relative to the definition of beneficially interested person.
Rep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 85) House Judiciary Senate Banks

Senate Banks 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 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorMay 30, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 225 (2003)Became Law
extending the task force on deafness and hearing loss and changing the task force's membership and duties.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 48) 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 (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✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 9, 2003✓LawAug 8, 2003
HB 231 (2003)Became Law
requiring the department of education to develop a plan to address and reduce the number of persons awaiting vocational rehabilitation transition services.
Rep. Sharon Carson (R - Rock 75) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 9, 2003✓HouseJan 30, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 3, 2003✓LawAug 2, 2003
HB 258 (2004)Became Law
relative to the regional community-technical college system and relative to the bonding of a Cannon Mountain capital appropriation.
Rep. Clair Snyder (D - Straf 67) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateJan 29, 2004✓GovernorApr 5, 2004✓Law
HB 269-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to claims arising from clinical services provided to the department of health and human services.
Rep. Eric Anderson (R - Merr 41) House Finance Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance 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 6, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorMay 30, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 281-FN (2003)Became Law
exempting automatic irrigation system installers from licensure by the electrician's board.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 47) 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 1396.

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 12, 2003✓SenateMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 30, 2003✓LawJun 30, 2003
HB 320 (2003)Became Law
relative to permitting additional contributions 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1388.

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 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓Law
HB 332-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the use of prerecorded telephone messages by candidates and political committees.
Rep. Paul Spiess (R - Hills 47) House Election Law Senate Interstate Cooperation Elections

Senate Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1376.

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✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 14, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 343 (2003)Became Law
establishing a boundary commission to determine the boundary between New Hampshire and Maine.
Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 86) House Municipal and County Government Senate Interstate Cooperation

Senate Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1377.

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 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawJun 6, 2003
HB 368 (2003)Became Law
making technical corrections to the statutory list of dedicated funds.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 18) House Ways and Means Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

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✓HouseMar 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 23, 2003✓LawJul 1, 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 1471.

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✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 393 (2003)Became Law
extending the reporting date for the commission to study the relationship between public health and the environment.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 14) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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 1368.

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✓HouseFeb 13, 2003✓SenateMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 30, 2003✓LawJun 30, 2003
HB 402 (2003)Became Law
relative to child passenger restraints.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 58) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1395.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 22–1 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorMay 20, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 461 (2003)Became Law
establishing a commission to study financial exploitation of the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Rep. Joseph Manning (R - Ches 28) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public 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 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 7, 2003✓LawJul 7, 2003
HB 477 (2003)Became Law
establishing certain speed limits.
Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 24) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation 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 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 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawJun 6, 2003
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.

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✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 7, 2003✓LawJul 7, 2003
HB 515 (2003)Became Law
excluding certain agreements between fish and game licensees and landowners from the right-to-know law.
Rep. Leo Fraser (R - Merr 37) 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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 2, 2003✓LawAug 1, 2003
HB 533 (2003)Became Law
relative to health carrier disclosure for medical child support enforcement.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 48) 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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 12, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawAug 16, 2003
HB 543 (2003)Became Law
relative to increasing the membership of the board of accountancy and relative to appeals of board decisions.
Rep. Eric Anderson (R - Merr 41) 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 1389.

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 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawSep 16, 2003
HB 560 (2003)Became Law
relative to penalties for operating an aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, relative to fees related to aircraft, and making a technical correction.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 35) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1324.

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 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓Law
HB 561 (2003)Became Law
repealing the Uniform Aircraft Financial Responsibility Act.
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 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorMay 30, 2003✓LawJul 29, 2003
HB 578-FN-A (2003)Became Law
establishing a program for self-certification by small quantity hazardous waste generators and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Peter Allen (D - Ches 27) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 593-FN-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to solid waste facilities in small towns.
Rep. Mark Brady (R - Coos 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Environment - Administration

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1455.

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✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawAug 5, 2003
HB 617-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the licensure of dentists and regulation by the board of dental examiners.
Rep. Jane Langley (R - Rock 88) 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 1344.

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 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 661-FN-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to Westport Village Road in the town of Swanzey.
Rep. George Liebl (R - Ches 27) 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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorMay 30, 2003✓LawJul 29, 2003
HB 690-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to agricultural vandalism and relative to agricultural liming materials.
Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 34) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Wildlife and Recreation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1367.

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 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 24, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 699-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to abandoned vehicles.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 75) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1475.

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✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 9, 2003✓LawAug 8, 2003
HB 711-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the regulation of retail installment sales of motor vehicles.
Rep. Leo Fraser (R - Merr 37) House Commerce Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1394.

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✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 12, 2003✓LawJun 12, 2003
HB 766 (2003)Became Law
relative to the information required for a license to carry a pistol or revolver.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Wildlife and Recreation

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 30, 2003✓HouseMar 6, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorMay 30, 2003✓LawJul 29, 2003
HB 768 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the flow in the Connecticut River and the effect of the flow on water levels in Lake Francis and the Connecticut Lakes.
Rep. Leighton Pratt (R - Coos 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1459.

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✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 7, 2003✓LawJul 7, 2003
HB 770-FN-A (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study using tax policy to create incentives to encourage employers to hire disabled persons.
Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 76) House Ways and Means Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1387.

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✓HouseMar 20, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawJun 6, 2003
HB 791-FN-A (2003)Died
establishing a rest area and state liquor store retail opportunities commission.
Rep. Elenore Casey Crane (R - Hills 59) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseMar 12, 2003✕SenateMay 8, 2003Governor✕LawMay 8, 2003
HB 808 (2003)Became Law
relative to proof of residency and resident tax payment for receiving resident fish and game licenses.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 58) 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 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawAug 5, 2003
HB 811 (2003)Became Law
relative to limiting the liability of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from misuse.
Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 45) House Judiciary Senate Wildlife and Recreation

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 17–6 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 15, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HCR 3 (2003)Adopted
calling on the President and the Congress to fully fund the federal government's share of special education services in public elementary and secondary schools in the United States under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Rep. Kimberley Dionne (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Education

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1386.

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2003✓HouseJan 30, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003
HCR 5 (2003)Adopted
urging Congress to permit satellite television subscribers to select in-state broadcast signals.
Rep. David Babson (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Interstate Cooperation State Government

Senate Interstate Cooperation 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 6, 2003✓SenateMay 8, 2003