The Senate, Thursday, May 5, 2005

The Senate took up 38 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 16
Votes Taken
1 roll call39 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 128-FN (2005)Died
relative to negligent operation of a carnival or amusement ride.
Rep. Joseph Stone (R - Rock 1) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseFeb 23, 2005✕SenateMay 5, 2005Governor✕LawMay 5, 2005
HB 138-FN (2005)Became Law
requiring medical examiners to inventory and account for property taken from decedents.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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 5, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorMay 23, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 141-LOCAL (2005)Became Law
relative to the planning board's authority to limit building permits.
Rep. W Packy Campbell (R - Straf 3) 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 5, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorMay 23, 2005✓LawJul 22, 2005
HB 157 (2005)Became Law
establishing a committee to study procurement methods for public works projects by state and local government agencies.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) House Public Works and Highways Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1275.

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 5, 2005✓HouseMar 9, 2005✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorJun 16, 2005✓LawJun 16, 2005
HB 168 (2005)Became Law
relative to the licensure of electrologists and establishing an electrology advisory committee, and relative to the definition of tanning device operator.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

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

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 9, 2005✓SenateJun 2, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
HB 173 (2005)Became Law
relative to food service and distribution.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) 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 1267.

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✓HouseJan 26, 2005✓SenateJun 9, 2005✓GovernorJul 11, 2005✓LawSep 9, 2005
HB 195 (2005)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the department of insurance and awarding of the bids for health insurance for state employees.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Banks and Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1258.

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✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawJun 15, 2005
HB 210-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to the determination of absence and return of contributions of members 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 6, 2005✓HouseApr 13, 2005✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorMay 23, 2005✓LawJun 30, 2006
HB 216-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to the authority of the New Hampshire retirement system to purchase supplies and services.
Rep. William Zolla (R - Rock 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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 6, 2005✓HouseApr 13, 2005✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorMay 23, 2005✓LawJul 22, 2005
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 1274.

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 23, 2005✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawAug 14, 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).

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

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 9, 2005✕SenateMay 26, 2005Governor✕LawMay 26, 2005
HB 247 (2005)Became Law
extending the law regarding receivership of care facilities for a certain length of time.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) 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 (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 9, 2005✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorMay 23, 2005✓LawMay 23, 2005
HB 268-FN (2005)Became Law
increasing certain motor vehicle fees.
Rep. John Flanders (R - Rock 8) 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✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorMay 23, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
HB 293 (2005)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the feasibility of developing a materials resource and recovery facility in Sullivan County, and relative to exemptions for disposing of leaf and yard waste.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1278.

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✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawJul 22, 2005
HB 332 (2005)Became Law
relative to harassment by telephone.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1279.

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✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorJun 17, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 348 (2005)Became Law
relative to real and personal property conveyances made under powers of attorney.
Rep. Larry Converse (D - Sull 4) House Commerce Senate Judiciary

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✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorMay 31, 2005✓LawMay 31, 2005
HB 389 (2005)Became Law
relative to the duties of the postsecondary education commission.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorMay 23, 2005✓LawJul 22, 2005
HB 432-FN (2005)Became Law
relative to the septage handling and treatment facilities grant program and the septage and sludge land application restrictions.
Rep. Donald Philbrick (R - Carr 2) 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

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateMay 26, 2005✓GovernorJun 17, 2005✓Law
HB 465-FN (2005)Became Law
authorizing the board of medicine to take non-disciplinary remedial action against physicians.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) 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✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorJun 21, 2005✓LawAug 20, 2005
HB 480 (2005)Became Law
relative to innovative land use controls.
Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) 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✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorMay 23, 2005✓LawJul 22, 2005
HB 487-FN (2005)Became Law
establishing a volunteer lake assessment program in the department of environmental services.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife Environment - Administration

Senate Environment and Wildlife recommended Ought to Pass (OTP) with amendment 1271.

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✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawAug 14, 2005
HB 498 (2005)Died
establishing a study committee relative to the sale of fire-safe cigarettes.
Rep. Richard Morris (R - Rock 14) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1273.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005SenateMay 5, 2005Governor✕LawJan 4, 2006
HB 513 (2005)Became Law
relative to on-board diagnostic system inspections and relative to motorcycle inspections.
Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1285.

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✓HouseApr 6, 2005✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorAug 11, 2005✓Law
HB 580 (2005)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the procedures for the formation and dissolution of solid waste management districts under RSA 53-B and the procedures for the dissolution of an interstate waste compact under RSA 53-D.
Rep. Beverly Rodeschin (R - Sull 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1277.

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✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorJul 22, 2005✓LawJul 22, 2005
HB 697-FN (2005)Became Law
establishing a committee to study medicaid reimbursement rates for pharmacy providers.
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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1280.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Ought o Pass with Amendment

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 9, 2005✓SenateMay 5, 2005✓GovernorMay 31, 2005✓LawMay 31, 2005