The Senate, Thursday, May 6, 2004

The Senate took up 128 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 15
Votes Taken
12 roll calls, 1 division91 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 1148 (2004)Became Law
defining a wetland for the purpose of fill and dredge in wetlands and for local land use planning, relative to the wetlands council appeal process, relative to Smith Pond in Enfield, and relative to site plan review of certain trails.
Rep. Kevin Camm (R - Rock 79) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1096.

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

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

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
HB 1165 (2004)Became Law
relative to extending domestic violence protection orders.
Rep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 68) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Civil Actions

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Peterson Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseFeb 19, 2004✓SenateApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
HB 1188 (2004)Died
relative to indoor air quality and indoor environmental standards in public schools and requiring public schools to develop a written building maintenance plan.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 31) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance 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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 22–2 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1532

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 22–1 on a division

In the record: Sen. Clegg Rules Sup 2/3nec. for 3rd Rd and Final Passage Div

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004Governor✕Law
HB 1207-FN-A (2004)Became Law
relative to a Global War on Terrorism operations service bonus payment.
Rep. Roland Hofemann (D - Straf 69) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Interstate Cooperation Military & Veterans' Affairs

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1453.

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✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJun 11, 2004
HB 1228 (2004)Became Law
relative to changes to the uniform fine schedule.
Rep. John Gibson (R - Hills 58) House Judiciary Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1105.

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

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1537

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✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
HB 1262 (2004)Became Law
establishing a commission to study ways to encourage municipal recycling efforts and to study the tax exemption for water and air pollution control facilities.
Rep. Emma Rous (D - Straf 72) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

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

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateApr 15, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJun 11, 2004
HB 1276-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to special number plates for veterans, establishing a committee to study establishing special number plates for veterans who were awarded the Bronze Star or the Silver Star, authorizing rules relating to certain commemorative license plates, and requiring an additional fee for certain motor vehicle registrations.
Rep. Margaret Hallyburton (R - Hills 45) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Kenney Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateApr 8, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJun 11, 2004
HB 1281 (2004)Became Law
permitting the adoption of an alternative cost apportionment method in a cooperative school district, establishing a legislative oversight committee for the school administrative unit system, and relative to notification of education grant amounts to municipalities.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 28) House Ways and Means Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1457.

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

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1533

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

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

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseFeb 5, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓Law
HB 1293 (2004)Became Law
relative to emission control equipment for certain vehicles and relative to unfair motor vehicle insurance trade practices.
Rep. Lawrence Artz (R - Hills 64) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Kenney Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateApr 8, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
HB 1295 (2004)Became Law
relative to certain court records and exempting certain documents from the right-to-know law.
Rep. Harriet Cady (R - Rock 73) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Right to Know

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11).

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓LawAug 14, 2004
HB 1296 (2004)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the authority to inspect food by the department of health and human services and the department of agriculture, markets, and food, and relative to food service licensure.
Rep. G Michael Gilman (R - Graf 9) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

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

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateApr 15, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJun 11, 2004
HB 1326 (2004)Became Law
relative to the requirements for the sale of permissible fireworks and prohibiting the retail sale of certain fireworks and establishing a study committee to examine the classification of consumer and display fireworks.
Rep. Lars Christiansen (R - Hills 66) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public Affairs

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 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.

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7).

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004Governor✕Law
HB 1376 (2004)Died
relative to agency fees assessed pursuant to public employer collective bargaining agreements.
Rep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 13) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public Affairs Employment

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 5–16

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

In the record: Remove From Table

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseFeb 19, 2004SenateApr 29, 2004Governor✕LawJun 17, 2004
HB 1378-FN-A (2004)Became Law
relative to New Hampshire service awards for veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War and making an appropriation therefor; and relative to tuition waivers and room and board scholarships at state educational institutions for children of certain firefighters and police officers who died while in performance of their duties.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 51) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1429.

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✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
HB 1380-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to unauthorized video surveillance.
Rep. Lori O'Brien (R - Hills 43) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public Affairs Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Roberge Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJun 11, 2004
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseFeb 19, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
HB 1408-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to reporting requirements for certain nonprofit organizations, including health care charitable trusts.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79) House Commerce Senate Insurance

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateApr 1, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawAug 10, 2004
HB 1411-FN-A (2004)Died
establishing a committee to study funding sources for the state laboratories and extending the appropriation to the department of corrections for the prison automation system.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79) House Public Works and Highways Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateApr 8, 2004Governor✕LawMay 25, 2004
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11).

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedSep 4, 2003✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateApr 29, 2004Governor✕Law
HB 1428-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to the administration of the medical assistance program for home care for children with severe disabilities; establishing a commission to review the medical assistance program for home care for children with severe disabilities; and relative to the use of standardized health statements and renewals of certain insurance policies.
Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 19) House Finance Senate Public Affairs

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1451.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–8 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1528

Sen. Boyce Challanged the Chair

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 20–1 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

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

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedFeb 19, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
HB 176 (2004)Became Law
relative to listing candidates on ballots and relative to instructions to voters.
Rep. C Donald Stritch (R - Rock 75) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 7, 2004✓SenateApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓Law
HB 2004-FN-LOCAL (2004)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement plan and making certain adjustments to turnpike funds.
Rep. Edwin Smith (R - Ches 26) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1387.

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 1496

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill) 1387

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

In the record: Ought to Pass as Amended{1387},(2nd New Title)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3).

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 22, 2004✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✕GovernorJun 15, 2004✓LawAug 16, 2004
HB 264 (2004)Became Law
relative to state senate districts.
Rep. C Donald Stritch (R - Rock 75) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1428.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 17–7 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1428

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✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorMay 28, 2004✓LawMay 28, 2004
HB 369 (2004)Became Law
relative to the Henniker and Hillsborough district courts and to the Hampton and Exeter district courts.
Rep. Kimberley Dionne (R - Hills 42) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1416.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Senator Peterson Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
HB 426 (2004)Became Law
relative to the certification of property assessors and assessing officials, the updating of tax maps by municipalities, the form for abatement applications, the enforcement of discretionary preservation easements, the annual appraisal of real estate, and reports on the status of monthly tax refunds.
Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1441.

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

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

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 7, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJun 11, 2004
HB 551 (2004)Became Law
relative to the effect of parental refusal to administer psychotropic drugs to their children and establishing a committee to study the prescription and use of psychotropic drugs, including Ritalin, in childcare centers, preschools, and public schools.
Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 13) House Children and Family Law Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Children

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 7, 2004✓SenateApr 1, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓LawJun 15, 2004
HB 618-FN-A (2004)Became Law
making technical corrections to certain local property tax laws, relative to posting of municipal budgets, relative to claims for low and moderate income homeowners property tax relief, allowing the city of Manchester to issue certificates of occupancy and building permits for airport district aeronautical facilities, and authorizing Manchester Airport to tow and impound abandoned vehicles.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 75) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1419.

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 7, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
HB 640-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to post-conviction DNA testing.
Rep. Bette Lasky (D - Hills 65) 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11).

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓LawJun 15, 2004
HB 643-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to the family division of the courts, reducing the number of superior court justices, and relative to marital masters.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Peterson Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 7, 2004✓SenateApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
HB 651-FN (2004)Died
relative to the purchase of prior service credit in the retirement system, and repealing certain provisions permitting additional contributions.
Rep. Jane Langley (R - Rock 88) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1157.

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7).

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004Governor✕Law
HB 698-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to electronic toll collection.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 75) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

Moved by Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3).

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseMar 17, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓LawJun 15, 2004
HB 713-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to the penalty for violating a zoning ordinance and relative to residences in industrial or commercial zones.
Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 15) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Zoning and Planning

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

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

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 7, 2004✓SenateApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
HB 727-FN-LOCAL (2004)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the issue of school choice in New Hampshire.
Rep. Russell Albert (R - Straf 67) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1444.

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

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1531

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed

In the record: Lay on Table

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 14–9 on a roll call

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

In the record: Reconsideration

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1444

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed

In the record: Lay on 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

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

In the record: Accede to House Request for C of C

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Thursday, May 13, 2004, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseJan 7, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJun 11, 2004
HB 803-FN-A-LOCAL (2004)Became Law
relative to the establishment of municipal economic development and revitalization districts by municipalities.
Rep. Ralph Akins (R - Graf 18) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy and Economic Development Municipalities

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 30, 2003✓HouseJan 22, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓LawJul 31, 2004
HJR 25 (2004)Became Law
requested by the joint legislative committee on administrative rules relative to a certain rule proposed by the department of transportation.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Transportation Legislature

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓Law
HJR 26 (2004)Became Law
prohibiting the liquor commission from adopting proposed administrative rule Liq 404.05(d)(3).
Rep. Betsey Patten (R) 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: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓SenateMay 6, 2004✓GovernorMay 19, 2004✓Law
SB 207 (2004)Became Law
relative to exemptions from the consumer protection act and the regulation of retail installment sales of motor vehicles.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Commerce Senate Banks

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateJan 29, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawJul 23, 2004
SB 302-FN-LOCAL (2004)Became Law
making technical corrections to the education funding formula.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) House Finance Senate Finance Education - General

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Senator Green Nonconcur Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 17, 2004✓HouseMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 9, 2004✓Law
SB 303-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to the strengthening the requirements for qualified investment company status and the resulting exemption from business taxes, and eliminating the tax-exempt status of qualified investment capital companies.
Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10) House Ways and Means Senate Finance Taxes - State

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 17, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawMay 24, 2004
SB 317 (2004)Became Law
relative to registration of pesticide applicators and rules of the pesticide control board.
Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Agriculture

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Johnson Non Concur Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateJan 29, 2004✓HouseMar 11, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawAug 10, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 7, 2004✓Law
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓Law
SB 333-FN (2004)Became Law
establishing a unique pupil identification system.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen.O'Hearn Moved to Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawAug 1, 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

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

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

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓Law
SB 342-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to payment of utility assessments, relative to regulation of electric generation companies, and relative to violations of gas pipeline and liquefied petroleum gas system regulation.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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✓SenateJan 22, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
SB 343 (2004)Died
relative to landowner permission for OHRV operation and relative to loading and unloading OHRVs on highways.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gallus Concur with House Amendment

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).

In the record: NonConcur with House Am

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 17, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004Governor✕Law
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

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 22, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawJul 23, 2004
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 7, 2004✓LawDec 31, 2004
SB 376-FN-A (2004)Became Law
relative to pharmaceutical purchases for receiving facilities and nonprofit hospitals, relative to the medicaid enhancement tax, relative to nursing facility quality assessments, relative to certain medicaid programs, and relative to rural hospitals.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Finance Senate Finance

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

Moved by Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6).

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 17, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 16, 2004✓Law
SB 383-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to pharmacy benefit management.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 16–5 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 4, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓LawJul 31, 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

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

Moved by Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4).

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 5, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
SB 392 (2004)Became Law
relative to criminal responsibility for certain offenses committed by persons 13 years of age or older.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawMay 24, 2004
SB 397 (2004)Became Law
requiring the department of environmental services to adopt certain rules and to eliminate certain substances from gasoline supplies.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) House Science, Technology and Energy 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 7, 2004✓SenateMar 4, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 27, 2004✓Law
SB 402 (2004)Became Law
relative to an optional retirement annuity benefit for members of the Manchester retirement system.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateJan 29, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓Law
SB 407-FN-LOCAL (2004)Became Law
relative to default budgets in the budget adoption procedure in political subdivisions which have adopted official ballot voting.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

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

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 17, 2004✓HouseMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawAug 10, 2004
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

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

Moved by Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3).

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJun 11, 2004
SB 414-FN (2004)Became Law
clarifying the laws relative to municipal impact fees, off-site exactions, vesting of development rights, and waiver of subdivision regulations.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Zoning and Planning

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✓SenateMar 4, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 7, 2004✓Law
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.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) House Judiciary Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorMay 14, 2004✓LawMay 14, 2004
SB 430-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to mandated insurance benefits and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of mandating that health insurers provide medical loss information to small group employers.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 4, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓Law
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 19, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓Law
SB 443 (2004)Became Law
relative to rural electric cooperatives and establishing an energy planning advisory board.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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✓SenateMar 11, 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

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 5, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawJul 23, 2004
SB 449 (2004)Became Law
relative to fluoridation of municipally-owned public water systems.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Municipal and County Government Senate Environment

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Senator Johnson Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 17, 2004✓HouseMay 6, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓LawJul 1, 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.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Ways and Means Senate Interstate Cooperation Study Committees and Commissions

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

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

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18).

In the record: Concur with House Am

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateFeb 12, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✕GovernorJun 9, 2004✓LawJul 1, 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

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✓SenateFeb 19, 2004✓HouseApr 15, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓LawMay 24, 2004
SB 500-FN (2004)Became Law
relative to certain procedures of financial institutions.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Commerce Senate Banks

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Flanders Non Concur Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2004✓SenateJan 22, 2004✓HouseApr 22, 2004✓GovernorJun 11, 2004✓Law
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

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✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓LawJun 1, 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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 29, 2004✓SenateFeb 19, 2004✓HouseApr 29, 2004✓GovernorJun 1, 2004✓LawJan 1, 2005
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. .
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

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

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 2004✓SenateMar 11, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorMay 24, 2004✓Law
SB 534-FN-A (2004)Became Law
relative to the reorganization of certain functions and duties of state agencies.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

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

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedFeb 19, 2004✓SenateMar 17, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004✓GovernorJun 15, 2004✓Law
SB 61 (2004)Died
relative to collective bargaining units at charter schools and charter conversion schools, and relative to leaves of absence for teachers to accept employment at a charter school.
Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

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

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateJan 29, 2004✓HouseMay 5, 2004Governor✕Law
SR 6 (2004)Adopted by Senate
urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development to rescind the limitation on rental assistance under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D) Housing

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓Introduced✓SenateMay 6, 2004