The Senate, Thursday, February 12, 2004

The Senate took up 39 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 5
Votes Taken
1 roll call38 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 516-LOCAL (2004)Became Law
relative to the standard of review for requests for excavating and dredging permits, relative to an appropriation for the expansion of the Port of Portsmouth, and relative to additional powers and duties of the Pease development authority.
Rep. Edwin Smith (R - Ches 26) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Capital Budget

Vacate the Referral (Move the bill to another committee)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2).

In the record: Vacate HB 516 From Environment to Capital Budget

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 22, 2004✓SenateFeb 19, 2004✓GovernorMar 5, 2004✓LawMar 5, 2004
SB 329-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to the recovery by the retirement system of the overpayment of benefit amounts, relative to payment of medical benefits costs for disabled group II members of the retirement system, and making technical changes to the judicial retirement plan.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) 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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓Law
SB 330-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to creditable service of retirement system members reemployed after qualifying military service.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) 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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 3, 2004✓LawJul 2, 2004
SB 338-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to the purchase of prior service credit in the retirement system, and repealing certain provisions permitting additional contributions.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓Law
SB 339-FN (2004)Died
relative to the involuntary commitment of certain persons found not competent to stand trial for certain criminal offenses.
Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✕HouseApr 15, 2004Governor✕LawApr 15, 2004
SB 345 (2004)Became Law
exempting payroll accounts from trustee process.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) 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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 3, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
SB 351-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to concurrent enrollment at regional vocational education centers.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawJul 23, 2004
SB 355 (2004)Became Law
relative to the regulation and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and fire alarm and detection systems.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Affairs Occupational Regulation

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0327.

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 12, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
SB 359 (2004)Became Law
relative to construction of buildings on certain pre-existing streets.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Zoning and Planning

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0330.

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 12, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawJul 23, 2004
SB 366-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to the Interstate Insurance Product Compact.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Commerce Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0309.

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 12, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 7, 2004✓LawAug 6, 2004
SB 369 (2004)Became Law
relative to examinations of insurance companies by the insurance department.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Flanders Moves Reconsideration

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateJan 29, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
SB 375 (2004)Became Law
relative to the regulation of physician assistants.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 7, 2004✓LawDec 31, 2004
SB 393 (2004)Died
establishing a commission to study the appointment of a drug czar as a means of curtailing illegal drug use in the state.
Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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 7, 2004✕SenateFeb 12, 2004HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 12, 2004
SB 404 (2004)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of providing statewide access to "Newsline for the Blind."
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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 (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 12, 2004✕HouseMar 17, 2004Governor✕LawMar 17, 2004
SB 428 (2004)Died
establishing a committee to study the protection of consumers from unfair lending practices.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Commerce Senate Banks Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0321.

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 12, 2004✕HouseApr 15, 2004Governor✕LawApr 15, 2004
SB 436-FN-LOCAL (2004)Became Law
relative to the Claremont and Newport district courts.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Judiciary Senate Energy and Economic Development

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0339.

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 12, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 27, 2004✓Law
SB 470-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to funding for the physician effectiveness program, and establishing a dedicated fund.
Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration 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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✕GovernorJun 9, 2004✓LawJul 1, 2004
SB 472 (2004)Became Law
relative to updating the terminology in statutes affecting children with special health care needs.
Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓GovernorApr 5, 2004✓LawJun 4, 2004
SB 479 (2004)Became Law
commemorating the anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs State Government

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓GovernorApr 5, 2004✓LawJun 4, 2004
SB 488 (2004)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the effects of electric utility restructuring on state dams and the alternatives for the operation and maintenance of state-owned dams.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0344.

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 12, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 17, 2004✓LawMay 17, 2004
SB 493 (2004)Became Law
relative to examination standards for certified public accountants.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) 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 0348.

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 12, 2004✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓GovernorApr 5, 2004✓LawApr 5, 2004
SB 499 (2004)Became Law
making a change to the electrician licensing exemption.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) 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 0347.

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 12, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 3, 2004✓LawJul 2, 2004
SB 503-FN-LOCAL (2004)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the benefit of municipalities using bonds for construction, development, improvement, and acquisition of broadband facilities.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0340.

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 12, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓LawJun 1, 2004
SB 520 (2004)Became Law
relative to child support modification and service of divorce petitions.
Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0355.

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 12, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓Law
SB 527 (2004)Died
relative to sessions for correction of checklists.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0332.

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 12, 2004✕HouseApr 15, 2004Governor✕LawApr 15, 2004