The Senate, Thursday, February 5, 2004

The Senate took up 30 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 4
Votes Taken
2 roll calls29 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.

CACR 27 (2004)Died
relating to elective franchises. Providing that the right to vote in elections shall be limited to citizens of the United States.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 24–0 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✕HouseApr 22, 2004Voters
SB 301-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to liquor licenses and relative to sales of alcoholic beverages.
Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10) House Commerce Senate Judiciary Liquor and Beer

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawMay 24, 2004
SB 315 (2004)Died
establishing a committee to study cyber security.
Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19) Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Internal Affairs 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 7, 2004✕SenateFeb 5, 2004HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 5, 2004
SB 324-FN-A-LOCAL (2004)Became Law
relative to the real estate transfer tax, the calculation of the commissioner’s warrant for the statewide enhanced education tax, and to defining Penacook as a municipality.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 7, 2004✓Law
SB 327 (2004)Died
relative to the scope of the administrative review or hearing following suspension or revocation.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary 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 7, 2004SenateFeb 5, 2004HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 2004
SB 337 (2004)Became Law
relative to the regulation of traps by the fish and game department and relative to the liability of trappers for certain injuries to domestic animals.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0267.

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 4, 2004✓LawJul 3, 2004
SB 341-FN (2004)Died
relative to prohibited methods of taking wildlife in certain fish and game laws.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0266.

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✕HouseApr 29, 2004Governor✕LawApr 29, 2004
SB 346 (2004)Became Law
relative to prohibiting the operation of snowmobiles on open water.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0142.

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 3, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
SB 350 (2004)Interim Study
relative to access by the legislative budget assistant to confidential information maintained by the department of revenue administration.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Legislative Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004HouseMar 17, 2004Governor✕LawJun 17, 2004
SB 372 (2004)Died
relative to the definition of necessary shelter for dogs.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Wildlife and Recreation

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0140.

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✕HouseApr 22, 2004Governor✕LawApr 22, 2004
SB 377 (2004)Became Law
relative to damage to land by certain recreational uses.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0141.

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 17, 2004✓LawMay 17, 2004
SB 391 (2004)Became Law
relative to bond votes in municipalities using chartered official ballot voting procedures, relative to Claremont school district elections, and relative to the elections of officials of the union school district of Keene.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Municipal and County Government Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0248.

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
SB 417 (2004)Died
relative to vicious dog assaults.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Wildlife and Recreation Animals

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0263.

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✕HouseApr 22, 2004Governor✕LawApr 22, 2004
SB 418 (2004)Became Law
relative to voting procedures in the Hanover school district.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Education Senate Internal Affairs Education - General

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0189.

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓Law
SB 445 (2004)Became Law
relative to the regulation of dietitians by the board of licensed dietitians.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawJul 23, 2004
SB 466 (2004)Became Law
relative to records management services of a municipality.
Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy and Economic Development

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0264.

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 3, 2004✓LawMay 3, 2004
SB 496 (2004)Became Law
relative to the definition of snow traveling vehicle.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0217.

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓GovernorMay 25, 2004✓LawJul 24, 2004
SB 501 (2004)Died
establishing a committee to study a certain parcel of land along the Baker river.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Environment 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 7, 2004SenateFeb 5, 2004HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 2004
SB 507 (2004)Died
establishing a committee to study the application of advanced information technology in certain state agencies.
Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4) Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004SenateFeb 5, 2004HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 2004
SB 511-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to the penalties for rioting.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0203.

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005