The Senate, Thursday, March 11, 2004

The Senate took up 54 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
5 roll calls55 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 1154 (2004)Became Law
relative to the Hanover-Lebanon district court and the Plymouth-Lincoln district court.

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

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseJan 29, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓GovernorApr 5, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
HB 1160 (2004)Became Law
relative to the membership of the board of professional geologists.

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

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseFeb 5, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓GovernorApr 5, 2004✓LawJun 4, 2004
relative to the state board of nursing.

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

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseFeb 5, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓GovernorApr 5, 2004✓LawJun 4, 2004
relative to the postsecondary education vocational school licensing fund and the forgivable loan fund in the workforce incentive program, and authorizing the liquor commission to expend funds for the purpose of leasing new locations in Bedford and Seabrook.

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0690.

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

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseFeb 5, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓GovernorApr 29, 2004✓LawApr 29, 2004
HB 1260 (2004)Became Law
naming the new Route 9 bridge over the Connecticut River between New Hampshire and Vermont the United States Navy Seabees Bridge.

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

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseFeb 5, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓GovernorApr 5, 2004✓LawApr 5, 2004
HB 1370 (2004)Became Law
establishing a committee to study property tax relief.

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0699.

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

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseJan 29, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓GovernorMay 7, 2004✓LawMay 7, 2004
HB 1403 (2004)Became Law
extending the reporting dates of certain study committees.

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

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseFeb 5, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓GovernorApr 5, 2004✓LawApr 5, 2004
HB 72 (2004)Became Law
granting authority to impose administrative fines for the violation of certain laws or rules of the department of agriculture, markets and food.

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 8, 2003✓HouseJan 15, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓GovernorApr 5, 2004✓LawApr 5, 2004
HB 736 (2004)Became Law
relative to duties of the fish and game commission and complaints against fish and game commissioners.

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0679.

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 15, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓GovernorMay 7, 2004✓LawJul 6, 2004
relative to the offset of workers' compensation lump sum payments against retirement system disability allowances and death benefits.

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✕SenateMar 11, 2004HouseGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2004
establishing a unique pupil identification system.

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawAug 1, 2004
SB 335 (2004)Became Law
relative to access to birth records.

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0643.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 12–11

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 12, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
SB 349 (2004)Interim Study
relative to criteria for trail construction on state-owned property for all-terrain vehicles and trail bikes.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004SenateMar 11, 2004HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 2004
SB 356 (2004)Became Law
relative to the powers and duties of the community development finance authority.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 17, 2004✓LawJul 16, 2004
relative to fees of the postsecondary education commission for preserving certain academic records.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0655.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 17, 2004✓LawJul 16, 2004
SB 368 (2004)Became Law
relative to reinsurance.

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0630.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓LawJul 31, 2004
SB 370 (2004)Became Law
relative to the insurance rating law.

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0631.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawJul 23, 2004
SB 371 (2004)Became Law
relative to certain technical changes in the insurance laws.

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0632.

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

Motion Failed 8–15 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 0787

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓LawJul 31, 2004
SB 386 (2004)Became Law
relative to the guardian ad litem board and providing for certification of guardians ad litem.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0662.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
SB 392 (2004)Became Law
relative to criminal responsibility for certain offenses committed by persons 13 years of age or older.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0634.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawMay 24, 2004
relative to a civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✕HouseApr 15, 2004Governor✕LawApr 15, 2004
establishing a commission to study the construction time frame and financing for the expansion of Interstate Route 93.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJun 11, 2004
relative to the use of standardized health statements and relative to renewals of certain policies.

Senate Insurance 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

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 Passed: Amendment Adopted 24–0 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 0821

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✕HouseMay 5, 2004Governor✕LawMay 5, 2004
SB 427 (2004)Became Law
relative to legal recognition of out-of-state marriages and establishing a commission to examine all aspects of same sex civil marriage and its legal equivalents.

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 16–7 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 14, 2004✓LawMay 14, 2004
SB 429 (2004)Interim Study
relative to state and municipal contracting practices for public works.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0710.

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

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004HouseApr 29, 2004Governor✕LawJun 17, 2004
relative to importing prescription drugs from Canada.

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0664.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004Governor✕Law
SB 438 (2004)Became Law
relative to immunization practices for hospitals, residential care facilities, adult day care facilities, and assisted living facilities.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 4, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
SB 442 (2004)Became Law
relative to manufactured housing installation standards.

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0666.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓LawJul 1, 2004
SB 443 (2004)Became Law
relative to rural electric cooperatives and establishing an energy planning advisory board.

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0711.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓Law
relative to pari-mutuel licenses, and relative to trainer responsibility for the condition of horses and dogs.

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0536.

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✓SenateMar 17, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 3, 2004✓LawJul 2, 2004
SB 452 (2004)Became Law
relative to testimony of expert witnesses.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0641.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorMay 17, 2004✓LawJul 16, 2004
SB 453 (2004)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the tobacco master settlement agreement revenue stream to the state, and changing requirements for tobacco manufacturers not participating in the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.

Senate Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0698.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓Law
SB 455 (2004)Became Law
removing the requirement that district courts be open on Saturdays for arraignments.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 17, 2004✓LawMay 17, 2004
SB 475 (2004)Interim Study
relative to employee leasing companies.

Senate Insurance recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004SenateMar 11, 2004HouseGovernor✕LawJun 17, 2004
making an appropriation to the tobacco use prevention fund for the purpose of smoking cessation programs.

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 12–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✕SenateMar 11, 2004HouseGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2004
relative to disbursements from the alcohol abuse prevention and treatment fund.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 19, 2004✓Law
relative to authorizing a 2-year program to use certain OHRV fees for publications and promotions.

Senate Wildlife and Recreation 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✓SenateMar 11, 2004✕HouseApr 15, 2004Governor✕LawApr 15, 2004
SB 525-FN-A (2004)Interim Study
relative to land and community heritage investment program administration.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0648.

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✓SenateMar 11, 2004HouseApr 22, 2004Governor✕LawJun 17, 2004
SB 531 (2004)Became Law
permitting the state veterans advisory committee to adopt bylaws and relative to eligibility for the veteran’s property tax credit, and relative to other optional tax credits. .

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0673.

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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓Law