The Senate, Thursday, May 15, 2003

The Senate took up 32 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 16
Votes Taken
4 roll calls36 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 109-FN (2003)Died
relative to telemarketing practices.
Rep. Jane Langley (R - Rock 88) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Interstate Cooperation Energy and Utilities

Senate Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1537.

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✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateMay 15, 2003Governor✕Law
HB 198 (2003)Became Law
relative to the police powers of law enforcement officers called to respond to incidents in other jurisdictions and relative to the authority of the Maine marine patrol to perform certain law enforcement functions in the waters of New Hampshire.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1523.

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✓SenateMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJul 14, 2003✓LawJul 14, 2003
HB 210-FN-A (2003)Became Law
relative to passenger tramway registration fees and relative to carnival or amusement ride fees.
Rep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 85) House Finance Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1560.

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 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 30, 2003✓LawJun 30, 2003
HB 240 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study ways to prevent suicide among young people in New Hampshire.
Rep. Sweeney (Hills 62) 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 1534.

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 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJun 17, 2003
HB 278-FN (2003)Died
relative to certain acts of sexual assault.
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).

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on 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✓HouseFeb 13, 2003✓SenateMay 15, 2003✕GovernorJun 11, 2003✕LawSep 4, 2003
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.

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

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 12, 2003✓SenateMay 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 30, 2003✓LawJun 30, 2003
HB 287 (2003)Became Law
establishing a professional malpractice claims study commission and establishing a commission to identify medical errors and their causes.
Rep. Henry Mock (R - Carr 4) House Judiciary Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1561.

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 15, 2003✓GovernorJul 14, 2003✓LawJul 14, 2003
HB 293 (2003)Died
establishing a commission to identify medical errors and their causes.
Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 58) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1559.

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 6, 2003SenateMay 15, 2003Governor✕LawSep 4, 2003
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

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 Request For Committee of Comference

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateApr 10, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJul 18, 2003
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

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. Peterson Accede to House Request For Committee Of Conferance

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateApr 24, 2003Governor✕Law
HB 419 (2003)Died
establishing a committee to study issues related to the management of railroads operating with leases on state property.
Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1542.

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, 2003SenateMay 15, 2003Governor✕LawSep 4, 2003
HB 464-FN (2004)Became Law
establishing a criminal penalty for facilitating a drug or underage alcohol house party.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 69) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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 12, 2004✓Law
HB 524-FN (2003)Died
relative to the annulment of certain domestic violence offenses.
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 1491.

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 26, 2003✕SenateJun 5, 2003Governor✕LawJun 5, 2003
HB 531 (2003)Died
relative to off-site improvements imposed on applicants to a planning board.
Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 45) House Municipal and County Government Senate Transportation Zoning and Planning

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 6–17 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 17–6 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 20, 2003✕SenateMay 15, 2003Governor✕LawMay 15, 2003
HB 564-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to access to information in proceedings of the judicial conduct commission.
Rep. Larry Elliott (R - Hills 42) House Judiciary Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1558.

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 13, 2003✓SenateMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJun 17, 2003
HB 619-FN-A (2003)Became Law
expanding opportunities for dropout prevention and dropout recovery.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 35) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1546.

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawSep 16, 2003
HB 630-FN (2004)Interim Study
relative to enhanced penalties for assault on law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical care providers, and national guard members.
Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 31) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003SenateJan 7, 2004Governor✕LawJun 17, 2004
HB 639-FN-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to receiving legislative body approval through warrant articles before a municipality may continue a program initiated under a grant.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Internal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Internal Affairs 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 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawAug 5, 2003
HB 663-FN-A-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to county and state funding of long-term care medicaid programs and relative to transferring state information technology management to the governor's office of information technology.
Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) House Ways and Means 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✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 1, 2003✓Law
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.

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✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 15, 2003✓GovernorJun 24, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 724-FN-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
extending the effective date of the Skyhaven airport transfer plan and the period for completing work under the wetlands permit.
Rep. Sandra Keans (D - Straf 67) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1543.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✕GovernorJul 8, 2003✓LawJun 30, 2003
HB 738-FN-A-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
permitting aid to public water systems to be used for forming or improving regional water systems and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Richard Cooney (R - Rock 76) House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 29, 2003✓GovernorJun 23, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
SB 41-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the installation of airbags.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) House Transportation Senate Judiciary

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

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Peterson Non Concur Requests Committee of Conferance

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawSep 16, 2003