The Senate, Thursday, May 12, 2005

The Senate took up 20 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 17
Votes Taken
20 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 2 senators excusedDemocrat 1Republican 1

The journal records 2 senators 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. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)

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 152-FN (2005)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the uses of biodiesel for home heating and vehicular transportation.
Rep. W Packy Campbell (R - Straf 3) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1342.

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 23, 2005✓SenateMay 12, 2005✓GovernorJun 15, 2005✓LawJun 15, 2005
HB 202 (2005)Died
directing the commissioner of the department of environmental services to review options for reducing diesel engine exhaust emissions.
Rep. Lawrence Ross (R - Hills 3) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✕SenateMay 12, 2005Governor✕LawMay 12, 2005
HB 206 (2005)Became Law
relative to alcohol education and abuse prevention and treatment programs.
Rep. Kathleen Taylor (Straf 4) 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 12, 2005✓GovernorJun 7, 2005✓LawJul 1, 2005
HB 220 (2005)Died
establishing a committee to study the ability of homeless youth in New Hampshire to make a successful transition to adulthood.
Rep. Elizabeth Blanchard (D - Merr 10) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1328.

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✓HouseMar 30, 2005SenateMay 12, 2005Governor✕LawJan 4, 2006
HB 230-LOCAL (2005)Died
relative to default budgets.
Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 27) House Municipal and County Government Senate Internal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1356.

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✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateMay 12, 2005Governor✕Law
HB 255 (2005)Died
establishing a committee to study the pricing of milk.
Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1347.

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✓HouseMar 30, 2005✓SenateMay 12, 2005Governor✕Law
HB 259 (2005)Became Law
relative to medical assistance for home care for children with severe disabilities.
Rep. Rogers Johnson (R - Rock 13) 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 15, 2005✓SenateMay 12, 2005✓GovernorJun 30, 2005✓LawAug 29, 2005
HB 313-FN (2005)Died
relative to registration of business entities.
Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 15) House Commerce Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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

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✓HouseApr 13, 2005✓SenateMay 12, 2005Governor✕Law
HB 342 (2005)Died
establishing a commission to study the barriers to the establishment of all-terrain vehicle trails on public and private lands.
Rep. Barbara Richardson (D - Ches 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife Study Committees and Commissions

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✕SenateMay 12, 2005Governor✕LawMay 12, 2005
HB 343 (2005)Died
establishing a commission to study accessibility for New Hampshire citizens to the water bodies in the state.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife Study Committees and Commissions

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 14–6

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 30, 2005✕SenateMay 12, 2005Governor✕LawMay 12, 2005
HB 430-FN-A (2005)Became Law
establishing a one-day resident fishing license.
Rep. Donald Carlson (R - Hills 3) House Fish and Game Senate Environment and Wildlife Fish & Game

Senate Environment and Wildlife recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1338.

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✓HouseApr 13, 2005✓SenateMay 12, 2005✓GovernorJun 21, 2005✓LawJan 1, 2006
HB 582 (2006)Became Law
AN ACT relative to management of electronic records by the department of state, and relative to departmental salaries.
Rep. Richard Kennedy (R - Merr 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate E and Ed

Vacate the Referral (Move the bill to another committee)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Kenney Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. to Vacate after Hearing to E& ED

✓IntroducedJan 26, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓SenateFeb 2, 2006✓GovernorJun 15, 2006✓LawJun 15, 2006
HB 60-FN-A (2005)Became Law
relative to reimbursement of legal fees of the commissioner of the department of administrative services and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Robert Wheeler (R - Hills 7) House Finance Senate Finance

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

✓IntroducedDec 1, 2004✓HouseFeb 15, 2005✓SenateMay 12, 2005✓GovernorJun 17, 2005✓LawJun 17, 2005
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedMar 10, 2005✓SenateMar 31, 2005✓HouseMay 4, 2005✓GovernorJun 7, 2005✓LawAug 6, 2005
SB 57 (2005)Became Law
establishing a commission to study ways to alleviate medical malpractice premiums for high risk specialties.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2005✓SenateFeb 24, 2005✓HouseMar 23, 2005✓GovernorJun 7, 2005✓LawJun 7, 2005