The Senate, Thursday, March 24, 2005

The Senate took up 46 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 10
Votes Taken
11 roll calls47 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.

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 101-FN (2005)Died
relative to developmentally disabled services for persons under 21 years of age.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) 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 0699.

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, 2005✕HouseMay 4, 2005Governor✕LawMay 4, 2005
SB 103-FN-A-LOCAL (2006)Died
establishing a committee to study alternatives for funding the operation and maintenance of state-owned dams and making an appropriation to the state dam maintenance fund.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) 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 0716.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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 6, 2005✓SenateMar 16, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006Governor✕Law
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 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 6, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✓HouseJun 1, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawSep 20, 2005
SB 110-FN-A (2006)Interim Study
establishing the New Hampshire Rx plus program for prescription drugs.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) 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 0674.

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 24, 2005HouseMar 22, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
SB 112-FN (2005)Became Law
establishing a committee to study viatical settlements.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Commerce Senate Banks and Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Banks and Insurance 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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✓HouseMay 4, 2005✓GovernorMay 17, 2005✓LawMay 17, 2005
SB 113-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to the use of federal funds for technology improvements within the department of employment security.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

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 6, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✓HouseJun 8, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 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 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 27, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✓HouseJun 1, 2005✓GovernorJul 14, 2005✓LawSep 12, 2005
SB 124 (2005)Became Law
relative to the regulation of real estate brokers by the real estate commission.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Occupational Regulation

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0676.

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 24, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
SB 125-FN (2005)Became Law
repealing health status and geographic location as small group rating factors, clarifying certain other issues relating to small group insurance, and establishing a reinsurance mechanism.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) House Commerce Senate Banks and Insurance Insurance

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0840.

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 0840

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2005✓SenateApr 7, 2005✓HouseJun 8, 2005✓GovernorJul 5, 2005✓Law
SB 128-FN (2006)Died
relative to the establishment of emissions reduction standards as required by the Clean Power Act.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment and Wildlife Energy and Utilities

Senate Environment and Wildlife recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0723.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 0723

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 15–9 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 0910

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✕HouseJan 18, 2006Governor✕LawJan 18, 2006
SB 131-FN (2006)Died
establishing a school choice certificate program.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0650.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 0650

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateJan 18, 2006✕HouseMay 4, 2006Governor✕LawMay 4, 2006
SB 138-LOCAL (2005)Became Law
relative to motor vehicle liability for municipal workers.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation 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 27, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✓HouseMay 11, 2005✓GovernorMay 17, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
SB 143 (2005)Died
relative to the adoption and use of impact fees for public open space.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0694.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateMar 31, 2005✕HouseMay 25, 2005Governor✕LawMay 25, 2005
SB 145-FN (2005)Became Law
establishing a medical/vision advisory board.
Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0703.

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, 2005✓HouseMay 11, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓Law
SB 146-FN-A-LOCAL (2006)Died
establishing a civil legal services fund consisting of court filing fee surcharges for the purpose of establishing and operating a New Hampshire Legal Assistance office in Nashua and to provide for additional staff in other New Hampshire Legal Assistance offices.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Finance Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 14–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13).

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateApr 7, 2005✕HouseJan 4, 2006Governor✕LawJan 4, 2006
SB 147-FN-LOCAL (2006)Died
relative to eligibility for local assistance.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0700.

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, 2005✕HouseJan 4, 2006Governor✕LawJan 4, 2006
SB 178 (2006)Became Law
designating a certain highway the Gold Star Mothers Highway.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Memorials

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation 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 27, 2005✓SenateJan 18, 2006✓HouseApr 12, 2006✓GovernorJun 5, 2006✓LawAug 4, 2006
SB 180-FN-A-LOCAL (2005)Died
increasing certain motor vehicle registration fees and appropriating the funds for local government records management programs.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Municipal and County Government Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 20–4 on a roll call

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✕HouseMay 25, 2005Governor✕LawMay 25, 2005
SB 181-FN-A (2005)Died
making an appropriation to the postsecondary education commission for the purpose of the New Hampshire incentive program.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✕SenateMar 24, 2005HouseGovernor✕LawMar 24, 2005
SB 206-FN (2006)Became Law
establishing an executive branch ethics committee and recodifying RSA 15 relative to lobbyists, RSA 15-A relative to financial statements, and RSA 15-B relative to gifts, honorariums and expense reimbursements.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0696.

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 24, 2005✓HouseJan 4, 2006✓GovernorMar 30, 2006✓LawJun 2, 2006
SB 209-FN (2006)Interim Study
relative to licensing of money transmitters and check cashers.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Commerce Senate Banks and Insurance

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0637.

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 24, 2005HouseJan 5, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
SB 215-FN (2005)Became Law
creating a committee to study alternatives for the disposal of construction and demolition debris.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0647.

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 24, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJun 21, 2005✓LawJun 21, 2005
SB 220-FN-LOCAL (2005)Died
relative to the payment of medical benefits costs for certain group II permanent firemen members injured in the performance of duty, and for disabled group II members of the retirement system.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) Senate Banks and Insurance Retirement

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 14–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2005✕SenateMar 24, 2005HouseGovernor✕LawMar 24, 2005
SB 223-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to licensing nondepository mortgage bankers and brokers.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Commerce Senate Banks and Insurance Banking and Finance

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0636.

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 10, 2005✓SenateMar 24, 2005✓HouseJun 1, 2005✓GovernorJul 14, 2005✓LawSep 12, 2005
SB 34-FN (2005)Died
relative to reimbursement rates for child care.
Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18) Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0697.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

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 with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005SenateApr 7, 2005HouseGovernor✕LawJan 4, 2006
SB 37 (2005)Became Law
relative to disclosure of expert testimony.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0644.

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 24, 2005✓HouseMay 4, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawJul 22, 2005
SB 38-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to school building aid for certain receiving districts.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0626.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateApr 7, 2005✓HouseJun 1, 2005✓GovernorJul 1, 2005✓LawAug 30, 2005
SB 62-FN (2005)Became Law
allowing court fees to be paid by credit card.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0624.

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 24, 2005✓HouseMay 11, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawSep 20, 2005
SB 67 (2005)Died
eliminating health status as a rating factor for small group health insurance.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) Senate Banks and Insurance Insurance

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✕SenateMar 24, 2005HouseGovernor✕LawMar 24, 2005
SB 69-LOCAL (2005)Died
relative to certain insurance liens.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Banks and Insurance

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0640.

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 24, 2005✕HouseMay 25, 2005Governor✕LawMay 25, 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0619.

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 24, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005