The Senate, Thursday, April 5, 2007

The Senate took up 58 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 11
Votes Taken
6 roll calls62 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 44 (2007)Became Law
relative to the authority of authorized persons to take custody of nuisance dogs.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Animals

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

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9).

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 15, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawAug 27, 2007
HB 704-FN-A (2007)Became Law
relative to the commission on the status of men and relative to appropriations to the STARC armory and making appropriations for state matching funds for federal emergency management agency disaster assistance grants and energy expense shortfalls.
Rep. Laurie Boyce (R - Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance State Government

Sen D'Allesandro Rules Susp. 2/3 nec. For Consideration at Present Time

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass Sections 1-14 and 16

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass Section 15

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓GovernorApr 20, 2007✓LawApr 20, 2007
HB 87 (2007)Became Law
relative to the exceptions to compulsory school attendance.
Rep. J. Timothy Dunn (D - Ches 3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13).

In the record: Reconsideration

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 31, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓Law
SB 102-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the powers of state government in the event of an incident or outbreak of communicable disease.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseJan 23, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJul 7, 2008
SB 123 (2007)Became Law
relative to pole attachments.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1184

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 16, 2007
SB 131 (2008)Became Law
relative to insurance coverage for services of midwives.
Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Laid On Table

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1180

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 17–7 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseJan 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 28, 2008✓LawAug 27, 2008
SB 142 (2008)Became Law
relative to the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons by the real estate commission.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateJan 2, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
SB 143 (2007)Became Law
naming Jericho Mountain state park and establishing ATV and trail bike trails in such park.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1063

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1063}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
SB 157 (2007)Died
establishing a committee to study the criteria necessary for the creation of a master plan for the development of future all-terrain vehicle parks.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1077

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1077}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✕HouseJun 6, 2007Governor✕LawJun 6, 2007
SB 158 (2008)Became Law
relative to review of activities affecting surface waters.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateJan 17, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawSep 5, 2008
SB 162 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to oversee and negotiate issues relative to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1073

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓Law
SB 166-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to port moorings.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1070

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1070}(New Title)

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJul 2, 2008
SB 173 (2008)Became Law
relative to regulation of private postsecondary career schools.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1186

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
SB 182 (2007)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the confidentiality of health care records in abuse and neglect proceedings.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) 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).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1037

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawJun 18, 2007
SB 188 (2007)Died
relative to unfair claim settlement practices by insurers.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007Governor✕Law
SB 194 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the trafficking of persons across borders for sexual and labor exploitation.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1036

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJun 11, 2007✓LawJun 11, 2007
SB 196 (2008)Died
establishing the position of director of climate change in the office of energy and planning.
Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕SenateJan 2, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawJan 2, 2008
SB 201 (2008)Died
authorizing certain Keene state college campus safety officers to detain individuals pending arrest or protective custody.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0747

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✕HouseJan 2, 2008Governor✕LawJan 2, 2008
SB 207 (2007)Became Law
extending the committee to study the funding necessary to operate the hazardous materials program in New Hampshire.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawJun 18, 2007
SB 227-FN (2007)Died
authorizing land and community heritage investment program donations accompanying motor vehicle registrations.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 14–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007SenateApr 5, 2007HouseGovernor✕LawSep 5, 2007
SB 228 (2007)Died
relative to the supervision of persons released on bail.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✕SenateApr 5, 2007HouseGovernor✕LawApr 5, 2007
SB 230 (2007)Died
relative to annulment of records of arrests or prosecutions not resulting in a conviction.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✕SenateApr 5, 2007HouseGovernor✕LawApr 5, 2007
SB 237 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission on employment issues affecting veterans.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1191

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1065

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1065}(New Title)

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawJul 13, 2007
SB 241 (2007)Became Law
relative to availability of cable television in manufactured housing parks.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Housing

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1064

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
SB 244 (2007)Became Law
relative to employers withholding from employees’ wages for certain purposes.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0992

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0992}(New Title)

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
SB 247 (2007)Died
establishing a committee to study the adjudication of land use issues and ordinance violations.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1016

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✕HouseMay 31, 2007Governor✕LawMay 31, 2007
SB 264 (2008)Became Law
relative to post-judgment attachments to secure small claims judgments.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedMar 15, 2007✓SenateJan 17, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawSep 5, 2008
SB 66 (2007)Became Law
relative to involuntary civil commitment of sexually violent predators and relative to payment of the sex offender registration fee by criminal offenders.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
SB 71 (2007)Became Law
relative to setback requirements for new landfills located near designated rivers.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0261

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
SB 82-FN (2007)Became Law
reorganizing the administration and governance of the regional community-technical college system.
Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).

In the record: Laid On Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1001, 1185

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1001}{1185}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓Law
SCR 3 (2007)Adopted
urging preservation of traditional powers of state and local governments under international trade agreements.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development State Government

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6).

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007