The Senate, Thursday, April 29, 2004

The Senate took up 36 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 14
Votes Taken
5 roll calls36 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 5 (2004)Not Ratified
relating to the rulemaking authority of the supreme court. Providing that the supreme court may adopt rules, that the general court may regulate these matters by statute, and that in the event of a conflict between a statute and a rule, the statute, if otherwise valid, shall prevail over the rule.
Rep. Henry Mock (R - Carr 4) House Judiciary Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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 1459

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 18–6 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2003✓HouseJan 15, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004✕VotersNov 2, 2004
HB 1221 (2004)Became Law
relative to the universal service fund.
Rep. Harriet Cady (R - Rock 73) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1100.

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

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 18, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 19, 2004✓LawMay 19, 2004
HB 1224 (2004)Became Law
establishing the Uniform Trust Code in New Hampshire.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 28) House Commerce Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1340.

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✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 19, 2004✓LawOct 1, 2004
HB 1263 (2004)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of creating a trust fund to support a family and disability leave program.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 38) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseFeb 19, 2004✕SenateApr 29, 2004Governor✕LawApr 29, 2004
HB 1282 (2004)Became Law
authorizing the commissioner of insurance and the commissioner of banking to order the payment of restitution to individuals harmed by unfair or deceptive practices of licensees.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 28) House Commerce Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1279.

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✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓Law
HB 1302 (2004)Became Law
relative to rental contracts or leases entered into by individuals who are subsequently called to service in the armed forces.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 4) House Judiciary Senate Public Affairs Housing

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1332.

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✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 19, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
HB 1316-FN-A (2004)Became Law
relative to the computation of tax on certain telecommunications services under the communications services tax, and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of unbundling communications services charges.
Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 79) 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

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 17, 2004✓Law
HB 1335-LOCAL (2004)Died
establishing a commission to examine the workers' compensation system in New Hampshire.
Rep. G Michael Gilman (R - Graf 9) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1277.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004Governor✕Law
HB 1367 (2004)Died
permitting the parents or legal guardian of a sexual assault victim to remain with the victim during the legal proceedings.
Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 48) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1359.

Without Objection The Question is on Adoption of Sections 2,4,5 & 6

Motion Passed 17–5 on a roll call

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✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004Governor✕Law
HB 1401-FN (2004)Became Law
limiting the use of traffic signal preemption devices, establishing a commission to study railroad matching funds, authorizing an expenditure for a certain feasibility study, and relative to landowner permission for OHRV operation and loading and unloading OHRVs on highways.
Rep. Russell Bridle (R - Rock 85) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1211.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass as Am

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseFeb 19, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
HB 1413 (2004)Died
relative to the creation of mandatory panels for medical injury claims and to the testimony of expert witnesses and establishing a committee to study medical malpractice insurance rates and mandatory panels for medical injury claims.
Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 85) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1337.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 19–3 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004Governor✕Law
HB 1422 (2004)Became Law
relative to qualifications for persons who negotiate on behalf of the state.
Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 19) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1212.

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 Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24).

In the record: Reconsideration

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 15, 2004✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 19, 2004✓LawJul 18, 2004
HB 85-FN-LOCAL (2004)Died
relative to the budget adoption procedure in political subdivisions which have adopted official ballot voting.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1186.

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 8, 2003✓HouseJan 7, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004Governor✕Law
SB 128-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to the advisory committee assisting the secretary of state in administering the vital records improvement fund.
Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 3, 2003✓HouseJan 7, 2004✓GovernorMay 17, 2004✓LawJul 16, 2004
SB 19-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to notification of groundwater contamination and requiring a certain report from the department of environmental services.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2003✓SenateApr 3, 2003✓HouseJan 22, 2004✓GovernorMay 17, 2004✓LawMay 17, 2004
SB 344 (2004)Became Law
relative to the use of gifts and donations to the fish and game department and relative to off highway recreational vehicle fees.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Gallas.

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateJan 22, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
SB 380 (2004)Became Law
establishing a statewide incident command system.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateJan 22, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 17, 2004✓LawJul 16, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 19, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 25, 2004✓LawJul 24, 2004
SB 451 (2004)Became Law
giving degree-granting authority to the Hellenic American University and the St. Joseph School of Nursing.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 17, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 11, 2004✓LawMay 11, 2004
SB 467 (2004)Became Law
establishing an exemption from the public sewer connection requirements for 2 projects in the town of Derry.
Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19) House Municipal and County Government Senate Environment

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 4, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorMay 11, 2004✓LawJul 10, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 17, 2004✓LawMay 17, 2004
SCR 5 (2004)Adopted
commending the United States Congress for supporting concurrent receipt of disability and retirement benefits by disabled veterans.
Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Military & Veterans' Affairs

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 17, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004
SJR 3 (2004)Interim Study
urging the United States Supreme Court to retain the words "under God" in the pledge of allegiance.
Sen. Frank Sapareto (R) House Judiciary State Government

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 21–0 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓Introduced✓SenateApr 29, 2004HouseMay 25, 2004Governor✕LawJun 17, 2004