The Senate, Thursday, April 21, 2005

The Senate took up 39 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 14
Votes Taken
43 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 excusedDemocrat 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. Joseph Foster (D - SD13)

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 111 (2005)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the elimination of cervical cancer in the state of New Hampshire.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1) 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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseJan 26, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawMay 10, 2005
HB 124 (2005)Became Law
naming a certain portion of New Hampshire Route 125 the Officer Mel Keddy Memorial highway.
Rep. John Flanders (R - Rock 8) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Memorials

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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseJan 26, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawJul 9, 2005
HB 148 (2005)Became Law
transferring the New Hampshire estuaries project from the department of environmental services to the university of New Hampshire.
Rep. Thomas Gillick (R - Rock 15) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Economic Development Environment - Administration

Senate Energy and Economic Development 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 5, 2005✓HouseJan 26, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawMay 10, 2005
HB 160 (2005)Became Law
naming a certain bridge on New Hampshire Route 3 between Pembroke and Allenstown.
Rep. Deanna Rush (D - Merr 7) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Memorials

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 5, 2005✓HouseJan 26, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawJul 9, 2005
HB 199 (2005)Became Law
relative to fish and game department expenditures for marine fisheries, and relative to the membership and reporting date of the commission to study recommendations of the New Hampshire estuaries project management plan.
Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) House Fish and Game Senate Environment and Wildlife Fish & Game

Senate Environment and Wildlife recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1112.

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✓HouseFeb 9, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓Law
HB 236 (2005)Became Law
relative to the time period for filing for rehearing or appeal of a zoning or planning decision.
Rep. Thomas Gillick (R - Rock 15) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1147.

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✓HouseFeb 23, 2005✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawAug 14, 2005
HB 242 (2005)Became Law
relative to falsification of motor vehicle applications filed with the department of safety.
Rep. Peyton Hinkle (R - Hills 19) 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 6, 2005✓HouseFeb 23, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 277 (2005)Became Law
relative to special elections for executive councilor, state senator, and state representative.
Rep. Michael Whalley (R - Belk 5) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs 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✓HouseFeb 23, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawJul 9, 2005
HB 340 (2005)Became Law
renaming Jones Brook Wildlife Management Area in Strafford County for former chairman of the fish and game commission, Ellis Hatch, Jr., and naming a building at the Sandy Point Discovery Center in Stratham for former governor Hugh Gregg.
Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1) House Public Works and Highways 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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 9, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawJul 9, 2005
HB 40 (2005)Became Law
relative to inspection dates for certain vehicles.
Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) 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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseFeb 9, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
HB 401-FN-A (2005)Became Law
making an appropriation to the Seacoast Shipyard Association.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House Finance Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1110.

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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓Law
HB 444 (2005)Became Law
relative to the surrender and condemnation of game animals to the fish and game department.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19) House Fish and Game Senate Environment and Wildlife Fish & Game

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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 9, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawJul 9, 2005
HB 446 (2005)Became Law
relative to applications for resident hunting or fishing licenses.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19) House Fish and Game Senate Environment and Wildlife Fish & Game

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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 9, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawJul 9, 2005
HB 457 (2005)Became Law
relative to excavating and dredging permit exemptions for water conveyance systems.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Economic Development Environment - Administration

Senate Energy and Economic Development 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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawMay 10, 2005
HB 469 (2005)Became Law
regulating disputes between homeowners and contractors relative to residential construction defects.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) House Commerce Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1165.

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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorJun 21, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 504 (2005)Became Law
relative to the assessment or refund of real estate transfer taxes, and the recording of plans with the register of deeds.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawJul 9, 2005
HB 570 (2005)Became Law
relative to preliminary site plan review and the definition of inclusionary zoning.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawJul 9, 2005
HB 58 (2005)Became Law
relative to the effective date for the elimination of certain substances from gasoline supplies and removing a certain requirement relative to opting out of the reformulated gasoline program.
Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 4) House Science, Technology and Energy 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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseFeb 9, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawMay 10, 2005
HB 625-FN-LOCAL (2005)Became Law
authorizing borrowing from the state revolving loan fund for the Winnipesaukee river basin project.
Rep. Franklin Tilton (R - Belk 4) House Public Works and Highways 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

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 9, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawAug 14, 2005
HB 637-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to licensure of alcohol and drug abuse professionals.
Rep. Kathleen Taylor (Straf 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateJun 9, 2005✓GovernorJul 14, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 672-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to notaries public, justices of the peace, and adopting the Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.
Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6) House Judiciary Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1155.

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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 82 (2005)Died
relative to political committees of political parties.
Rep. Bernard Benn (D - Graf 9) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1148.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Hassen.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed

In the record: Lay on Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 13–9

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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseFeb 9, 2005✕SenateApr 21, 2005Governor✕LawApr 21, 2005
HB 83 (2005)Became Law
relative to the distribution of brochures on family planning services, fetal alcohol syndrome, and human immunodeficiency virus.
Rep. Harriet Cady (R - Rock 1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1166.

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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseFeb 23, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawSep 20, 2005
HB 84 (2005)Died
relative to compensation of county convention members for county business.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Counties

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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 on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass 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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseFeb 9, 2005SenateApr 21, 2005Governor✕LawJan 4, 2006
HB 86 (2005)Became Law
relative to property held in police department property rooms.
Rep. George Winchell (R - Rock 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1131.

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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseJan 26, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 23, 2005✓LawJul 22, 2005
HB 87 (2005)Became Law
relative to the authority of the Carroll county public water system.
Rep. Harry Merrow (R - Carr 3) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseFeb 9, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 10, 2005✓LawJul 9, 2005
HB 97 (2005)Became Law
relative to replacing school budget committee members.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Municipal and County Government Senate Education Municipalities

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

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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseJan 26, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 23, 2005✓LawJul 22, 2005
HB 99 (2005)Became Law
changing the name of the college for lifelong learning to Granite state college.
Rep. Francis Sullivan (D - Hills 12) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Capital Budget

Senate Capital Budget 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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseJan 26, 2005✓SenateApr 21, 2005✓GovernorMay 9, 2005✓LawMay 9, 2005