The Senate, Thursday, February 19, 2004

The Senate took up 34 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 6
Votes Taken
5 roll calls37 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

Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0483.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Final Passage (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 22–0 on a roll call

In the record: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec.OT3rdg in Early Session and Final Passage

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 22, 2004✓SenateFeb 19, 2004✓GovernorMar 5, 2004✓LawMar 5, 2004
SB 312-FN (2004)Became Law
establishing a state code of ethics.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill 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

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 19, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
SB 318 (2004)Died
relative to the applicability of driving while intoxicated prohibitions.
Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0447.

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 19, 2004✕HouseApr 22, 2004Governor✕LawApr 22, 2004
SB 320-FN (2004)Died
relative to penalties for damaging emergency vehicles.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Transportation Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0426.

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 19, 2004✕HouseApr 22, 2004Governor✕LawApr 22, 2004
SB 336-LOCAL (2004)Became Law
relative to certain costs in the development of a high school in the town of Bedford.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Finance Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0411.

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 19, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorApr 15, 2004✓LawApr 15, 2004
SB 362 (2004)Interim Study
changing the name of the college for lifelong learning to Granite state college.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Education - Finance

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 19, 2004HouseMay 5, 2004Governor✕LawJun 17, 2004
SB 379 (2004)Became Law
relative to safety inspection and certification of certain equipment of vehicles.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0427.

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 19, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 3, 2004✓LawJul 2, 2004
SB 381 (2004)Became Law
relative to the authorization for and transfer of certain capital appropriations within the department of safety.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

Senate Capital Budget 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 19, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawAug 10, 2004
SB 384-FN (2004)Died
relative to drugs paid for by the state.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) 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 Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0403.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✕HouseApr 15, 2004Governor✕LawApr 15, 2004
SB 400 (2004)Died
relative to real estate appraisals conducted for mortgage loan applicants.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0412.

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 19, 2004✕HouseApr 15, 2004Governor✕LawApr 15, 2004
SB 401-FN (2004)Died
relative to funeral processions to the state veterans cemetery using the New Hampshire turnpike system.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0431.

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 19, 2004✕HouseApr 15, 2004Governor✕LawApr 15, 2004
SB 409-FN (2004)Became Law
revising the vocational school licensing statutes.
Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11) House Executive Departments and 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 19, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓Law
SB 413-FN (2004)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the construction time frame and financing for the expansion of Interstate Route 93.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJun 11, 2004
SB 422-FN (2004)Died
relative to the use of Route 28 in Derry and establishing a penalty for violating weight control designations made by the commissioner of the department of transportation.
Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19) Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation 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 7, 2004SenateFeb 19, 2004HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 2004
SB 424-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to boating and carnival-amusement regulation by the department of safety.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0429.

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 19, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 3, 2004✓LawJun 2, 2004
SB 432-FN (2004)Became Law
establishing a division of emergency services, communications, and management, a division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services, and a division of fire safety in the department of safety.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0441.

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 19, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 25, 2004✓LawJul 24, 2004
SB 439 (2004)Became Law
relative to probationary drivers’ licenses and amending the effective date for establishing a criminal penalty for facilitating a drug or underage alcohol house party.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 19, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓Law
SB 454-FN (2004)Died
relative to carrying a concealed weapon without a license.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 7–16 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–10 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 19, 2004✕HouseApr 29, 2004Governor✕LawApr 29, 2004
SB 459 (2004)Became Law
making certain changes to the real estate practice act.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public Affairs Occupational Regulation

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0410.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

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 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 19, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓Law
SB 481-FN-LOCAL (2004)Became Law
establishing a sewer and other water-related purposes district for Great Bay.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0417.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 17, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 16, 2004✓LawAug 15, 2004
SB 483 (2004)Died
relative to a landlord's obligation to store personal property of a tenant after the tenant has vacated the premises.
Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19) Senate Public Affairs Housing

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✕SenateFeb 19, 2004HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 19, 2004
SB 487 (2004)Became Law
relative to lead sinkers.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Fish and Game Senate Environment Fish & Game

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0418.

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 19, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 25, 2004✓Law
SB 490-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to voting procedures and relative to ward boundaries in Manchester.
Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0448.

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 0544

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawAug 10, 2004
SB 494 (2004)Became Law
relative to the prohibition on taking conch and winkles; licensing requirements for taking lobsters and crabs; and changing the name of the advisory committee on shore fisheries to the advisory committee on marine fisheries.
Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) House Fish and Game Senate Environment Fish & Game

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0434.

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 19, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawMay 24, 2004
SB 530 (2004)Became Law
relative to the duties of public safety responders and the expeditious clearance of a roadway.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0430.

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 29, 2004✓SenateFeb 19, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005