The Senate, Thursday, April 12, 2007

The Senate took up 39 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 12
Votes Taken
13 roll calls41 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.

CACR 18 (2007)Died
relating to funding of public education. Providing that the general court shall define an adequate education, regularly determine the cost thereof, fund not less than fifty percent of the total statewide cost of an adequate education each year and distribute state aid to promote equal opportunity to receive an adequate education.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Finance Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Failed 2–22 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1255

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass 3/5 nec.

✓IntroducedMar 22, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✕HouseJun 6, 2007Voters
SB 109 (2007)Died
relative to emergency powers of the supreme court.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1209

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✕GovernorJul 17, 2007✕LawSep 5, 2007
SB 112 (2007)Died
relative to recommendations of marital masters.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007SenateApr 12, 2007HouseGovernor✕LawSep 5, 2007
SB 116 (2007)Died
establishing a committee to study the licensing and regulation of fuel gas fitters by the state fire marshal.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✕SenateApr 12, 2007HouseGovernor✕LawApr 12, 2007
SB 134-FN-A (2007)Became Law
establishing a research and development credit against business taxes and requiring the commissioner of resources and economic development to report on the research and development tax credit program.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1216

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 2, 2007✓Law
SB 138-FN-A (2007)Became Law
relative to the waiting list for services to persons with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) 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

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
SB 140 (2007)Became Law
relative to transmission upgrades, the process for siting renewable generation facilities, and the study of demand response programs and distributed generation.
Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19) 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).

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

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1249

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1146

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1146}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawJul 17, 2007
SB 152 (2007)Became Law
relative to permanency planning for delinquent children, abused and neglected children, and children in need of services.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1163

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
SB 176-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to lead paint poisoning and establishing a commission to study the current childhood lead poisoning prevention law, policies, and standards.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1250

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 16–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 12, 2007✓Law
SB 177 (2008)Became Law
relative to orders of reparation by the public utilities commission and penalties against public utilities.
Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) 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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateJan 23, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawAug 31, 2008
SB 178-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to the judicial retirement plan.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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. Kelley.

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1238

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawJul 13, 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).

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) 1022

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007Governor✕Law
SB 213-FN-A (2007)Died
establishing a comprehensive cancer plan fund, requiring master settlement agreement strategic contribution fund payments to be deposited in such fund, and establishing a comprehensive cancer plan oversight board.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1172

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✕GovernorJul 18, 2007✕LawSep 5, 2007
SB 217-FN-A (2007)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire housing and conservation planning program.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Housing

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1177

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1177}(New Title)

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
SB 240-FN (2008)Died
establishing contractual cohabitation and extending certain rights to parties to a contractual cohabitation.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) 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

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2007✕SenateJan 17, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawJan 17, 2008
SB 246 (2007)Died
relative to a temporary moratorium on the issuance of large groundwater withdrawal permits and on large groundwater withdrawals from bedrock aquifers if withdrawal has not commenced.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2007✕SenateApr 12, 2007HouseGovernor✕LawApr 12, 2007
SB 248 (2008)Died
relative to ethical standards for volunteers in the executive branch.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5).

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2007SenateJan 2, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 251 (2008)Interim Study
allowing the board of medicine to issue licenses for physicians to engage in a correctional institution medical practice.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1043

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007HouseApr 11, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 259 (2008)Became Law
establishing state appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Science, Technology and Energy 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

✓IntroducedMar 8, 2007✓SenateJan 23, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 263 (2007)Died
establishing a committee to study Medicaid payments for hospital-based physicians and outpatient services and establishing a moratorium on certain reimbursement policy changes pending the study's recommendations.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Finance 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) 1168

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 18–6 on a roll call

✓IntroducedMar 15, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✕HouseJun 6, 2007Governor✕LawJun 6, 2007
SB 45 (2008)Died
changing the name of the ballot law commission to the elections and ballot law commission, increasing the membership of the commission, and requiring the commission to propose redistricting plans.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1254

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1165, 1253

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments {1165}{1253}

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✕HouseJan 16, 2008Governor✕LawJan 16, 2008
SB 48 (2008)Died
relative to removal of appointed highway agents from office.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Transportation and Highways

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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, 2008Governor✕LawApr 16, 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).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1061, 1252

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1061}{1252}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
SB 67-FN-A (2007)Became Law
relative to implementation of the recommendations of the YDC master plan and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1173

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawJul 17, 2007
SB 68-FN-A (2007)Became Law
making an appropriation to the department of environmental services to implement the New Hampshire estuaries project's comprehensive conservation and management plan.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1171

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
SB 81 (2007)Became Law
relative to the state building code.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Zoning and Planning

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1176

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1176}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawAug 17, 2007
SB 92 (2007)Became Law
relative to the definition of employee and clarifying the criteria for exempting workers from employee status.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) 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) 1150, 1247

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1150}{1247}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
SB 98 (2007)Became Law
relative to party access to voter information.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1123

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1123}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓LawJul 18, 2007
SR 1 (2007)Adopted by Senate
requesting an opinion of the justices concerning the constitutionality of SB 112.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13)

Introduce (Admit the bill to the chamber)

Motion Passed: Resolution Introduced on a voice vote

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

In the record: Introduction

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

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

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. Joseph Foster (D - SD13).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedApr 12, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007