The Senate, Thursday, March 31, 2005

The Senate took up 29 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 11
Votes Taken
11 roll calls25 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 119 (2005)Died
establishing a committee to study exempting acute care rehabilitation from the nursing home moratorium.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Health and Human Services 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 31, 2005✕HouseMay 4, 2005Governor✕LawMay 4, 2005
SB 121 (2005)Died
relative to all terrain vehicle trails and relative to the regulation of off highway recreational vehicles by a political subdivision.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife

Senate Environment and Wildlife recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 11–12

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 13–11 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateMar 31, 2005✕HouseJun 29, 2005Governor✕LawJun 29, 2005
SB 139 (2005)Died
relative to admission into evidence of certain medical bills, reports, and records.
Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0895.

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

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 0895

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✕SenateMar 31, 2005HouseGovernor✕LawMar 31, 2005
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.

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateMar 31, 2005✕HouseMay 25, 2005Governor✕LawMay 25, 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateMar 31, 2005✓HouseJun 1, 2005✓GovernorJul 26, 2005✓Law
SB 168 (2005)Became Law
relative to administration of estates.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0899.

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 31, 2005✓HouseMay 11, 2005✓GovernorJul 14, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
SB 171 (2005)Became Law
establishing a committee to study HIV/AIDS service delivery.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0889.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2005✓SenateApr 7, 2005✓HouseMay 4, 2005✓GovernorMay 17, 2005✓LawMay 17, 2005
SB 179 (2005)Became Law
requiring hunters to report the death or injury of domestic animals.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment and Wildlife Animals

Senate Environment and Wildlife recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0893.

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 31, 2005✓HouseJun 1, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
SB 183 (2005)Died
authorizing licensed medical adult day program facilities to assist clients with medication.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

Senate Health and Human Services 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 31, 2005✕HouseMay 4, 2005Governor✕LawMay 4, 2005
SB 187 (2005)Became Law
relative to allowing alternative certified hazardous waste coordinator programs.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment and Wildlife Environment - Administration

Senate Environment and Wildlife 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 31, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJun 21, 2005✓LawAug 20, 2005
SB 190-LOCAL (2006)Became Law
establishing a committee to study affordable housing in New Hampshire.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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 26, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓LawJun 1, 2006
SB 199 (2005)Became Law
establishing exemptions from certain administrative requirements for the department of regional community-technical colleges.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Finance Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0902.

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 31, 2005✓HouseJun 1, 2005✓GovernorJul 5, 2005✓Law
SB 216 (2005)Died
establishing a commission to study area agencies.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 0983

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 31, 2005✓HouseMay 4, 2005Governor✕Law
SB 221 (2006)Became Law
relative to obtaining a driver’s license and creating a violation for failure to pay a highway toll.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) 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 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

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2005✓SenateJan 18, 2006✓HouseApr 26, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓LawJun 1, 2006
SB 226 (2005)Became Law
relative to the regulation of snowmobiles and off highway recreational vehicles.
Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0878.

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 24, 2005✓SenateMar 31, 2005✓HouseMay 4, 2005✓GovernorJul 1, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2006
SB 227 (2005)Became Law
naming a certain bridge in the town of Enfield the Henry P. Brown, M.D. Bridge, naming the White Mountains Attractions Building the Norman B. Fadden White Mountains Attractions Building, and naming a bridge in the town of Carroll the Kenneth B. Jordan Memorial Bridge.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Memorials

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0890.

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

✓IntroducedMar 10, 2005✓SenateMar 31, 2005✓HouseMay 4, 2005✓GovernorJun 7, 2005✓LawAug 6, 2005
SB 30 (2005)Became Law
establishing the Collaborative Practice for Emergency Contraception Act.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

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

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

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 0979

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateMar 31, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJun 16, 2005✓LawAug 15, 2005
SB 47 (2005)Died
relative to the definition of "party" or "parties" for the apportionment of fault in civil litigation.
Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 6–18 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✕SenateMar 31, 2005HouseGovernor✕LawMar 31, 2005
SB 61 (2005)Became Law
relative to judges giving notice of intent to retire, and relative to retired status for judges and assignment of judicial referees.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0900.

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 31, 2005✓HouseMay 11, 2005✓GovernorJul 25, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
SB 86 (2005)Became Law
permitting on-site samples and retail sales by liquor manufacturer licensees.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration Liquor and Beer

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 0903.

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 31, 2005✓HouseMay 25, 2005✓GovernorJul 5, 2005✓LawJul 5, 2005