The Senate, Thursday, April 28, 2005

The Senate took up 26 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 15
Votes Taken
4 roll calls22 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.

HB 112 (2005)Became Law
relative to psychiatric evaluations in competency hearings.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1197.

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 15, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorJul 1, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 114 (2005)Died
relative to the regulation of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians by the pharmacy board.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1) 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 with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateJun 9, 2005Governor✕Law
HB 144-LOCAL (2005)Became Law
relative to special elections for municipal charter amendments.
Rep. Michael Scanlon (R - Hills 18) House Municipal and County Government 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 5, 2005✓HouseFeb 23, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorMay 17, 2005✓LawJul 16, 2005
HB 239-FN (2005)Died
relative to registration of shampoo assistants by the board of barbering, cosmetology and esthetics.
Rep. Nelson Allan (R - Hills 26) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Occupational Regulation

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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✓HouseFeb 9, 2005✕SenateMay 26, 2005Governor✕LawMay 26, 2005
HB 265 (2005)Became Law
relative to minutes of land use board meetings involving developments of regional impact.
Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 5) 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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓HouseFeb 23, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorMay 17, 2005✓LawJul 16, 2005
HB 280 (2005)Became Law
relative to the manner of service in divorce and child custody proceedings.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1208.

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 9, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorMay 23, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
HB 299 (2005)Became Law
establishing a committee to study state laws governing liens for labor and materials.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) House Commerce Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary 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 28, 2005✓GovernorJun 17, 2005✓LawJun 17, 2005
HB 32 (2005)Died
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of implementing the Second Chance drug rehabilitation program in the New Hampshire prison system.
Rep. Phyllis Katsakiores (R - Rock 5) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseFeb 9, 2005✕SenateApr 28, 2005Governor✕LawApr 28, 2005
HB 38 (2005)Became Law
relative to theft of personal checks and credit cards.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Banks and Insurance Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorMay 17, 2005✓LawJul 16, 2005
HB 382 (2005)Became Law
establishing a committee to develop a strategic capital plan for department of corrections' facilities.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1222.

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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 9, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorJun 17, 2005✓Law
HB 42 (2005)Died
establishing a statutory joint committee to review and propose changes to state unclassified officers' salaries.
Rep. Robert Dodge (R - Rock 9) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Banks and Insurance State Government

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseFeb 9, 2005✕SenateApr 28, 2005Governor✕LawApr 28, 2005
HB 420 (2005)Became Law
relative to receiving and addressing complaints against licensees by the board of mental health practice.
Rep. Judson Dexter (R - Ches 6) 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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorJun 21, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
HB 440 (2005)Became Law
relative to hearing ear dogs, guide dogs, and service dogs.
Rep. Henry Parkhurst (D - Ches 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Environment and Wildlife Animals

Senate Environment and Wildlife recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1209.

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 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorJun 17, 2005✓LawJun 17, 2005
HB 447-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to black bear license and tag fees.
Rep. Robert Barker (R - Graf 6) House Fish and Game Senate Environment and Wildlife Fish & Game

Senate Environment and Wildlife recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1210.

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 23, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorJun 7, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 472 (2005)Became Law
relative to the definition of recreational program.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Health and Human Services Children

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1219.

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✓HouseFeb 23, 2005✓SenateMay 19, 2005✓GovernorJun 21, 2005✓LawAug 20, 2005
HB 481 (2005)Died
establishing a commission to study the location of the secure psychiatric unit and places to which persons are committed under RSA 651:8-b, RSA 135-C, RSA 171-B, and RSA 623:1.
Rep. Larry Elliott (R - Hills 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1214.

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✕SenateJun 2, 2005Governor✕LawJun 2, 2005
HB 499 (2005)Became Law
relative to participation in and administration of the Manchester employees' contributory retirement system.
Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Banks and Insurance

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

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorMay 17, 2005✓LawJul 16, 2005
HB 521 (2005)Became Law
relative to medical insurance coverage for members of the Manchester employees' contributory retirement system.
Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Banks and Insurance

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

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorMay 17, 2005✓Law
HB 532 (2005)Became Law
relative to the licensure of dentists by the board of dental examiners.
Rep. Jane Langley (R - Rock 18) 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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorMay 17, 2005✓LawJul 16, 2005
HB 546 (2005)Became Law
relative to the status of the board of trustees of the retirement system.
Rep. William Zolla (R - Rock 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Banks and Insurance Retirement

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

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorMay 17, 2005✓LawJul 16, 2005
HB 71-FN-A-LOCAL (2005)Became Law
relative to funding of the school building aid program for the 2005 fiscal year and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 18) House Finance Senate Finance

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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseFeb 15, 2005✓SenateApr 28, 2005✓GovernorMay 17, 2005✓LawMay 17, 2005