The Senate, Thursday, April 13, 2006

The Senate took up 59 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 11
Votes Taken
4 roll calls55 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 115 (2006)Became Law
allowing pharmacists to establish collaborative practice agreements with medical practitioners.
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 (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 4, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 24, 2006✓LawJul 23, 2006
HB 1153 (2006)Died
establishing a commission to study the laws and rules relating to subpoenas, summonses and complaints.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✕SenateApr 13, 2006Governor✕LawApr 13, 2006
HB 1168 (2006)Died
establishing a commission to determine how to optimize boating safety on water bodies.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Environment - Conservation

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1650.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 9, 2006SenateApr 13, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1173 (2006)Became Law
relative to designating the clerk in cities the chief elections officer for the city.
Rep. Jane Clemons (D - Hills 24) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

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 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 2, 2006✓LawJul 1, 2006
HB 1231-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to the penalty for assaulting a firefighter, licensed emergency medical care provider, or law enforcement officer.
Rep. Robert Wiley (R - Rock 5) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 31, 2006✓LawJan 1, 2007
HB 1238-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to centralized voter registration database information and relative to interference with campaign communications.
Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 4) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1670.

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 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓Law
HB 1243-FN (2006)Became Law
reducing certain fines for motor vehicle violations.
Rep. David Buhlman (R - Hills 27) House Ways and Means Senate Finance Motor Vehicles

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1654.

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 4, 2006✓HouseMar 9, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorJun 9, 2006✓Law
HB 1313 (2006)Became Law
naming a bridge between the towns of Newfields and Stratham the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II Memorial Bridge.
Rep. Karl Gilbert (R - Rock 12) House Public Works and Highways Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Memorials

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 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 22, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 4, 2006✓LawJul 3, 2006
HB 1324 (2006)Became Law
relative to the commission to study the state park system.
Rep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 15) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife Study Committees and Commissions

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 4, 2006✓HouseMar 9, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 5, 2006✓LawMay 5, 2006
HB 1356 (2006)Became Law
relative to on-board diagnostic system inspections.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1) 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 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 5, 2006✓LawJul 4, 2006
HB 1433 (2006)Became Law
establishing a moratorium on the incineration of construction and demolition waste.
Rep. Richard Kennedy (R - Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy and Economic Development Environment - Administration

Senate Energy and Economic Development 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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 26, 2006✓LawJun 30, 2006
HB 1452-FN (2006)Became Law
requiring insurance coverage for the cost of testing for bone marrow donation.
Rep. Nancy Johnson (D - Straf 3) House Commerce Senate Banks and Insurance Insurance

Senate Banks and Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 23–0 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 8, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 26, 2006✓LawJul 25, 2006
HB 1464-FN-A-LOCAL (2006)Became Law
relative to mosquito control, establishing a mosquito control fund, making an appropriation therefor, and relative to a public health response to arbovirus.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Environment and Wildlife Public and Mental Health

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 4, 2006✓HouseMar 22, 2006✓SenateMay 3, 2006✓GovernorJun 15, 2006✓LawJul 1, 2006
HB 1491 (2006)Became Law
AN ACT extending certain deadlines relative to the Great Bay Estuary Commission and the Estuary Alliance for Sewage Treatment and establishing a commission to study the publicly owned treatment plant needs of New Hampshire and state laboratory water tests and fees.
Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 4) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Economic Development

Senate Energy and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1636.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateApr 20, 2006✓GovernorJun 19, 2006✓LawJun 19, 2006
HB 1568 (2006)Died
establishing a committee to study the siting and construction of commercial wind energy facilities.
Rep. John Ward (R - Graf 1) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Economic Development 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 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006SenateApr 13, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1584 (2006)Became Law
relative to cemetery setbacks and septic systems.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Environment - Administration

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 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 22, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 5, 2006✓LawJul 4, 2006
HB 1626-FN-A (2006)Became Law
AN ACT relative to appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state and establishing a quality early learning opportunity initiative and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. John DeJoie (D - Merr 11) House Finance Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Vacate the Referral (Move the bill to another committee)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8).

In the record: Vacate HB 1626 from Energy and Economic Dev. to Finance

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 22, 2006✓SenateMay 3, 2006✓GovernorJun 9, 2006✓Law
HB 1660-FN (2006)Became Law
regulating identity theft.
Rep. Deborah Hogancamp (R - Ches 4) House Commerce Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1698.

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 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓LawJan 1, 2007
HB 1662-FN (2006)Became Law
establishing the crime of peonage.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Internal Affairs Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1671.

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 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓LawJan 1, 2007
HB 1671-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to the regulation of dentists and dental hygienists 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1659.

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 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓LawJan 1, 2007
HB 1674-FN (2006)Died
requiring emergency care providers to report information on certain sexual assault crimes to law enforcement officials.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006SenateApr 13, 2006Governor✕LawJun 28, 2006
HB 1679-FN-LOCAL (2006)Became Law
relative to the property tax exemption for university system property.
Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Finance Taxes - Local

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1656.

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 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 15, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 31, 2006✓LawMay 31, 2006
HB 1688 (2006)Became Law
prohibiting the use of gasoline-powered watercraft on Head's Pond in Hooksett.
Rep. Richard Marple (R - Merr 9) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment and Wildlife Environment - Conservation

Senate Environment and Wildlife recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1634.

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 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 1, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 23, 2006✓LawMay 23, 2006
HB 1692-FN (2006)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire sexual predators act.
Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 19) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1700.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 21–3 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 22, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorJun 26, 2006✓Law
HB 1696-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to the cremation of human remains.
Rep. Elbert Bicknell (R - Rock 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Occupational Regulation

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1609.

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateMay 3, 2006✓GovernorJun 15, 2006✓LawJul 1, 2006
HB 1697-FN (2006)Became Law
AN ACT relative to certain state salaries; establishing the position of director of homeland security and emergency management in the department of safety; authorizing the commissioner of safety to reorganize certain divisions, responsibilities, and activities of the department; relative to appeals of reclassification of positions; relative to a study of the unclassified salary schedule; and relative to the registration of apprentices by the board of barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13) House Finance Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

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 4, 2006✓HouseMar 22, 2006✓SenateMay 3, 2006✓GovernorJun 15, 2006✓Law
HB 1718-FN (2006)Became Law
requiring a written disclosure statement be provided to prospective nursing home facility clients.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) 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 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorJun 1, 2006✓LawJul 31, 2006
HB 1722-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire council on developmental disabilities.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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 4, 2006✓HouseFeb 22, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 25, 2006✓LawJul 1, 2006
HB 203-FN (2006)Became Law
establishing a commission on the use of radio frequency technology.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1) House Commerce Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1608.

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✓HouseJan 18, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 24, 2006✓LawMay 24, 2006
HB 221 (2006)Became Law
relative to eligibility for absentee ballots.
Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 9) House Election Law Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1672.

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✓HouseJan 4, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 22, 2006✓Law
HB 624-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to penalties in certain health and health-related professions.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) 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 7, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 2, 2006✓LawJul 1, 2006
HB 690-FN (2006)Became Law
relative to aid to the needy blind, undue hardship for public assistance, and eligibility for and recovery of public assistance.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1653.

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 22, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorJun 15, 2006✓LawJun 15, 2006
HJR 21 (2006)Became Law
urging the university of New Hampshire to restore intercollegiate baseball and softball.
Rep. David Bettencourt (R) House Education Senate Education

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2006✓HouseMar 7, 2006✓SenateApr 13, 2006✓GovernorMay 5, 2006✓Law