The Senate, Thursday, March 10, 2005

The Senate took up 42 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 8
Votes Taken
2 roll calls38 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.

Excused for the Day

Show the 1 senator excusedRepublican 1

The journal records 1 senator as excused by the Senate for the day, that is, permission to be away. A senator excused for the day may still have voted on part of it, and the roll call record does not always agree with the journal about who was excused.

Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6)

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.

SB 108-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to newborn screening tests and fees for newborn screening tests.
Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0445.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✓HouseJun 1, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawSep 20, 2005
SB 11-FN (2005)Became Law
extending the local property tax exemption for wooden poles and conduits.
Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4) House Ways and Means Senate Energy and Economic Development Taxes - Local

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

In the record: Special Order to Next Session

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateMar 17, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJun 17, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
SB 115-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to the transfer of responsibility for asbestos-related issues from the department of health and human services to the department of environmental services.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Environment and Wildlife

Senate Environment and Wildlife recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✓HouseJun 1, 2005✓GovernorJul 14, 2005✓LawSep 12, 2005
SB 117-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to utility property tax appeals.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0454.

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 6, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseMay 11, 2005✓GovernorJun 7, 2005✓LawApr 1, 2005
SB 123 (2005)Died
relative to the liability of pet shops for the sale of sick animals.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Commerce Senate Environment and Wildlife

Senate Environment and Wildlife 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 6, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✕HouseMay 25, 2005Governor✕LawMay 25, 2005
SB 140 (2006)Became Law
relative to the acceptance of in-lieu payments for the restoration or creation of wetlands and the preservation of upland areas adjacent to wetland areas.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife Environment - Administration

Senate Environment and Wildlife recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0448.

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 6, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseFeb 2, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓LawAug 18, 2006
SB 152-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to audits by the department of revenue administration of enhanced 911 charges and relative to the confidentiality of information collected by the department of safety regarding the surcharge for enhanced 911 system.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Taxes - State

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0461.

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 27, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJul 14, 2005✓LawJul 14, 2005
SB 160 (2005)Died
providing that the state board of education shall appoint the commissioner, deputy commissioner, and division directors of the department of education.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✕SenateMar 10, 2005HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2005
SB 163-FN (2005)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire pharmaceutical assistance program.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0477.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateMar 31, 2005✓HouseJun 1, 2005✓GovernorJul 26, 2005✓Law
SB 172 (2006)Interim Study
establishing a committee to study a medical fee schedule for workers' compensation.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Banks and Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0469.

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 27, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005HouseJan 4, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
SB 192 (2005)Became Law
relative to service in a war or conflict qualifying for the veterans' tax credit.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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 27, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawApr 1, 2006
SB 193 (2005)Died
relative to Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certification requirements for state contracts.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 7–15 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

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✕SenateApr 7, 2005HouseGovernor✕LawApr 7, 2005
SB 219-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to examinations under workers' compensation.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Banks and Insurance Employment

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseMay 11, 2005✓GovernorJun 7, 2005✓LawAug 6, 2005
SB 222-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to cumulative trauma under workers' compensation.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Banks and Insurance Employment

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseMay 11, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawAug 14, 2005
SB 24 (2006)Became Law
relative to disposition upon death of patient accounts in nursing homes.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2005✓SenateJan 18, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorMay 25, 2006✓LawMay 25, 2006
SB 40 (2005)Became Law
permitting special school district meetings to be held in conjunction with the biennial election in certain school districts.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Education Senate Internal Affairs Education - General

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0456.

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 6, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseMay 11, 2005✓GovernorJun 7, 2005✓LawAug 6, 2005
SB 5 (2005)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the state park system.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Environment and Wildlife 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

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseMay 4, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawJul 22, 2005
SB 58-FN (2005)Became Law
making certain changes in the workers' compensation law.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Banks and Insurance Employment

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0472.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseMay 11, 2005✓GovernorJun 7, 2005✓LawJun 7, 2005
SB 66 (2005)Became Law
establishing a committee to study joint purchasing strategies for small business health insurance in New Hampshire and in northern New England.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Commerce Senate Banks and Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0468.

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 6, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJul 11, 2005✓LawJul 11, 2005
SB 70 (2005)Became Law
relative to the powers of special corporations.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0349.

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 6, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseJun 1, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawSep 20, 2005
SB 71 (2005)Died
relative to amending warrant articles in towns that have adopted the official ballot form of town meeting.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs 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 6, 2005SenateMar 10, 2005HouseGovernor✕LawJan 4, 2006
SB 77 (2005)Became Law
relative to the review of proposed health care provider contracts.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Commerce Senate Banks and Insurance Insurance

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0470.

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 6, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJun 21, 2005✓LawAug 20, 2005
SB 93-FN (2005)Became Law
transferring the electricians' board to the department of safety.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0473.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
SB 94-FN-A-LOCAL (2005)Died
prohibiting the taxation of internet access and internet activities under the communications services tax and repealing the local property tax exemption for wooden poles and conduits.
Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6) Senate Energy and Economic Development

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

In the record: Special Order to Next Session

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✕SenateMar 17, 2005HouseGovernor✕LawMar 17, 2005
SB 97-FN (2005)Died
abolishing county departments of corrections and authorizing the department of corrections to contract with the counties to utilize former county correctional facilities as state facilities.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✕SenateMar 10, 2005HouseGovernor✕LawMar 10, 2005
SCR 4 (2005)Adopted
supporting federal funding for Lyme disease research.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0443.

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseMay 4, 2005
SJR 2 (2005)Became Law
urging Congress to reject the Streamlined Sales Tax Project.
Sen. Robert Boyce (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Energy and Economic Development State Government

Senate Energy and Economic Development 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

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2005✓SenateMar 10, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawJun 15, 2005