The Senate, Thursday, May 22, 2003

The Senate took up 86 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 17
Votes Taken
22 roll calls85 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 131 (2003)Became Law
relative to enforcement of negotiable instruments under Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
Rep. Paul Spiess (R - Hills 47) House Commerce Senate Banks Banking and Finance

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 8, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 12, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 134-FN (2004)Interim Study
relative to recommendations, appointments, and qualifications of marital masters and procedures for cases heard by marital masters.
Rep. Larry Elliott (R - Hills 42) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

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 135-FN-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to charter schools.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 28) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1664.

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 1760

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓Law
HB 159 (2003)Became Law
relative to meetings of the directors of nondepository trust companies.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 28) House Commerce 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✓HouseFeb 13, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 12, 2003✓LawAug 11, 2003
HB 160 (2003)Became Law
relative to removal or replacement of trustees.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 28) House Commerce 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✓HouseJan 30, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 12, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 166 (2003)Became Law
relative to employees of the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 85) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 14, 2003✓LawAug 13, 2003
HB 288-FN (2003)Became Law
imposing a criminal penalty for the dissemination of certain materials without consent.
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 1621.

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 14, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 302-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the funding and use of the retirement system special account.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 79) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1642.

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✓SenateJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 1, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 316-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to insurance coverage for anesthesia for child dental care.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 48) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1649.

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 356-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to including medical benefits costs in the purchase of creditable service in the retirement system.
Rep. William Zolla (R - Rock 77) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 13, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 12, 2003✓LawAug 11, 2003
HB 360-FN-A-LOCAL (2003)Died
establishing a civil legal services fund consisting of court filing fee surcharges for the purpose of establishing and operating a New Hampshire Legal Assistance office in Nashua and relative to a New Hampshire Legal Assistance pilot project on serving the near-poor.
Rep. Christine Konys (D - Hills 65) House Finance Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs 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✓HouseMar 25, 2003✕SenateMay 22, 2003Governor✕LawMay 22, 2003
HB 387-FN (2003)Became Law
allowing free day-use admission to the state park system for certain active and retired members of the New Hampshire national guard.
Rep. Peter Sullivan (D - Hills 50) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Wildlife and Recreation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJul 18, 2003
HB 404 (2003)Became Law
relative to common trust funds.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 28) House Commerce 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 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 12, 2003✓LawAug 11, 2003
HB 410 (2003)Died
relative to disclosure of information for purposes of background investigations by criminal justice agencies of applicants for police, corrections, and security employment.
Rep. George Winchell (R - Rock 78) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✕SenateMay 22, 2003Governor✕LawMay 22, 2003
HB 413-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to certain appeals proceedings when the taxpayer prevails.
Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 58) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public 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 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 14, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 446 (2003)Became Law
relative to building permits.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 68) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy and Economic Development Zoning and Planning

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 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 14, 2003✓LawAug 13, 2003
HB 521-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to requiring treatment for persons convicted of DWI offenses.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 8, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
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 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 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 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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawSep 16, 2003
HB 547 (2003)Died
relative to the duties of the oversight committee on telecommunications and relative to the membership of the Mount Washington Commission.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 54) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✕SenateMay 22, 2003Governor✕LawMay 22, 2003
HB 565-FN-A (2003)Became Law
establishing a commission to implement the Hampton Beach Master Plan.
Rep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 85) House Public Works and Highways Senate Energy and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

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✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 23, 2003✓LawJun 23, 2003
HB 571-FN-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to Old Newport Road and the end of Main Street in the town of Marlow.
Rep. John Laurent (R - Ches 24) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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 9, 2003✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawAug 5, 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 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 9, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 590-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to highway fund budget reporting requirements.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79) House Public Works and Highways Senate Ways and Means

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1679.

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✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 14, 2003✓LawSep 12, 2003
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 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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 20, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 7, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 605-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to prohibited election day activity and relative to electioneering by public employees.
Rep. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 56) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1639.

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 18, 2003✓LawJun 18, 2003
HB 606 (2003)Became Law
establishing a right-to-know study commission and relative to meetings open to the public.
Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 31) House Judiciary Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1644.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 6–16 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Divide the Question (Vote on the parts separately)

Motion Passed: Question Divided 17–6 on a roll call

In the record: Sen Below Moved to Divide the Question Section 7

Question is on

Motion Passed 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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration

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 1774

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 20, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJul 18, 2003
HB 608-FN-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
reducing the education property tax rate and relative to the calculation of adequate education grants.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 37) House Ways and Means Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1656.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 19–5 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1656

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

Motion Failed 6–17 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1763

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

Motion Failed 6–17 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1761

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

Motion Failed 6–17 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1765

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 19–5 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Am

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 8, 2003✓Law
HB 615-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the requirements for registration of sexual offenders and relative to certain acts of sexual assault.
Rep. Karl Gilbert (R - Rock 82) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1569.

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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 22, 2003✓Law
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 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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 621-FN-A-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
extending the Parents as Teachers program in Sullivan county and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 48) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1660.

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 22, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 627-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to domicile for voting purposes, penalties for voter fraud, and access to preserved ballots.
Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 46) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1640.

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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawSep 1, 2003
HB 638-FN (2003)Died
increasing the oil import license fee, changing the rate of interest assessed on overdue oil import fees, and repealing underground storage facility permit fees.
Rep. Robert Holbrook (R - Belk 30) House Ways and Means Senate Transportation Environment - Conservation

Senate Transportation recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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✓HouseApr 10, 2003SenateMay 22, 2003Governor✕LawSep 4, 2003
HB 646-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to liquor licenses and fees.
Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 85) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration Liquor and Beer

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 7, 2003✓Law
HB 654-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to criminal liability for the destruction or disconnection of a smoke detector by a tenant in a rental dwelling.
Rep. Ralph Akins (R - Graf 18) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public Affairs Housing

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1632.

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 66-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to executive agency rulemaking authority.
Rep. Richard Heon (D - Straf 67) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1663.

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 6, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 670-FN (2003)Became Law
establishing a procedure for release by a state agency of statistical information for research purposes and relative to health care data.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 31) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1647.

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓Law
HB 674-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to notification requirements under the Child Protection Act.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 68) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1626.

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 30, 2003✓LawAug 29, 2003
HB 677-FN (2003)Became Law
increasing the number of reserved student slots in medical programs, establishing a reduction of medical indebtedness program for physicians who practice in underserved areas, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Sandra Harris (D - Sull 22) 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 1611.

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 7, 2003✓LawSep 5, 2003
HB 680-FN (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study service contracts and relative to prepaid legal services contracts.
Rep. Donald Flanders (R - Belk 30) House Commerce Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1625.

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✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓Law
HB 693-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the jurisdiction and constitution of the ballot law commission.
Rep. Michael Whalley (R - Belk 31) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1641.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–8 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 20, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 694-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to tobacco product manufacturers not entering master settlement agreements and changing the tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 48) House Commerce Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1665.

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓Law
HB 702-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to payment of medical benefits costs for disabled group II members of the retirement system.
Rep. William Zolla (R - Rock 77) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1643.

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✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 703-FN (2003)Became Law
permitting free day-use admission to the state park system for disabled veterans.
Rep. Corey Corbin (R - Rock 79) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Wildlife and Recreation Military & Veterans' Affairs

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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 12, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawAug 16, 2003
HB 705 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the application of the communications services tax and continuing the property tax exemption for wooden poles and conduits.
Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 31) House Ways and Means Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

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

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 16, 2003✓LawJul 16, 2003
HB 717-FN-LOCAL (2003)Died
relative to targeted aid to education.
Rep. Edmond Gionet (R - Graf 11) House Ways and Means Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 14–8 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Reconsideration

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 15–7 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✕SenateMay 22, 2003Governor✕LawMay 22, 2003
HB 718-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to judicial proceedings for crimes committed by a minor which are not charged until after the minor reaches the age of majority and relative to the statute of limitations in cases involving destruction or falsification of evidence, witness tampering, or other unlawful conduct.
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 1633.

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 14, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 719-FN-A (2003)Became Law
relative to the duties, function, and operation of the Pease development authority.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 35) House Public Works and Highways Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1666.

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✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 8, 2003✓LawJul 8, 2003
HB 735-FN (2003)Died
relative to prescription drugs and medicaid best practices.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 29) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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

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✓HouseApr 10, 2003SenateMay 22, 2003Governor✕LawSep 4, 2003
HB 75 (2003)Became Law
relative to timber harvesting.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 14) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Economic Development

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1618.

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✓HouseJan 30, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓Law
HB 751-FN-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
implementing an alternative school building aid grant formula, establishing size and cost standards for the construction of new school facilities and permitting high school vocational technical education programs which lease space to be eligible for school building aid grants.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 14) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1657.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓Law
HB 758-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the criteria for medicaid eligibility.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 48) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Affairs Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Public 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 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawAug 16, 2003
HB 763-FN (2003)Became Law
requiring parental notification before abortions may be performed on unemancipated minors.
Rep. J Edward Kerns (R - Hills 57) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1585.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1585

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 15–8 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1769

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 12–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1715

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

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1767

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 12–11 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1780

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1769, 1715, 1780

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 12–11 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Ams{1769},{1715}, (New Title),{1780},(N T)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 19, 2003✓LawDec 31, 2003
HB 786-FN-LOCAL (2003)Died
relative to the participation of the state and its political subdivisions in the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 14) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1661.

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✓HouseApr 10, 2003SenateMay 22, 2003Governor✕LawSep 4, 2003
HB 787-FN-A (2003)Died
relative to forest products promotion, establishing a forest products utilization charge, and requiring the department of resources and economic development to convene a task force.
Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseMar 26, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003Governor✕Law
HB 788-FN-A (2003)Died
transferring the duties of the health services planning and review board.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 29) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Insurance Public and Mental Health

Senate Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✕SenateMay 22, 2003Governor✕LawMay 22, 2003
HB 796-FN-LOCAL (2003)Died
relative to the taxation of manufactured housing and relative to notice required prior to the sale of a recreational campground.
Rep. D. Fields (Hills 58) House Commerce Senate Public Affairs Housing

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1634.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✕GovernorJul 21, 2003✕LawSep 4, 2003
HB 798 (2003)Became Law
relative to gifts by fiduciaries.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 31) House Commerce Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1629.

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 21, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
HB 802-FN-A (2003)Became Law
encouraging the department of transportation to retrofit a highway rest stop to be a solar powered facility.
Rep. Ralph Akins (R - Graf 18) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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✓HouseFeb 20, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 805 (2003)Became Law
establishing a consensus revenue estimating panel.
Rep. Jeffrey Gilbert (R - Rock 83) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1671.

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓Law
HB 806 (2003)Became Law
enabling municipalities to adopt a property tax exemption for deaf or severely hearing impaired persons.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

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 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 12, 2003✓LawApr 1, 2003
HB 807-FN (2003)Became Law
increasing the filing fees for a fund raising counsel and a paid solicitor of a charitable trust.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79) House Commerce 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 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 14, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 810-FN-A (2003)Became Law
relative to processing excavating and dredging and terrain alteration permits, changing the fees for permits, establishing 2 new positions, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 4) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Economic Development Environment - Administration

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

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✓GovernorJul 1, 2003✓Law
HB 816 (2003)Became Law
making technical corrections to the securities laws.
Rep. Paul Spiess (R - Hills 47) House Commerce 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 30, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawAug 16, 2003
HB 817 (2003)Became Law
relative to the regulation of first and second mortgage brokers and mortgage servicers.
Rep. Paul Spiess (R - Hills 47) House Commerce Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJul 21, 2003✓Law
HB 825 (2003)Became Law
establishing a committee to study methods of safely reducing the prison population in the state.
Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1668.

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 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 17, 2003✓LawJun 17, 2003
HB 834-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
relative to River Road and Nimble Hill Road in the town of Newington.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 35) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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✓HouseMar 6, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003✓GovernorJun 6, 2003✓LawAug 5, 2003
HCR 15 (2003)Died
relative to relaxing air quality standards by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Rep. J. Timothy Dunn (D) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Energy and Economic Development State Government

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1617.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 15–7 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1617

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 9, 2003✓HouseMar 25, 2003✓SenateMay 22, 2003
SB 206-FN (2003)Became Law
relative to the registration of OHRVs used as grooming equipment for cross country ski trails.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gallus Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateMar 13, 2003✓HouseMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJun 12, 2003✓LawJul 1, 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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Kenney Non Concur Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓SenateFeb 20, 2003✓HouseMay 8, 2003✓GovernorJul 18, 2003✓LawJan 1, 2004
SCR 2 (2003)Adopted
urging the United States Congress to act to rectify the science, research funding, and restrictions governing the Northeast multispecies fishing industry and its impact on New Hampshire fishermen.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs State Government

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gallus Concur With House Amendment

✓Introduced✓SenateMar 6, 2003✓HouseMay 8, 2003