The Senate, Wednesday, April 18, 2007

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

Journal
Senate Journal 13
Votes Taken
5 roll calls37 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 104-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to renewal of drivers' licenses by certain national guard members.
Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 2) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

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. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 15, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawAug 17, 2007
HB 118 (2007)Became Law
reducing a prior appropriation to the department of transportation to purchase flood damaged property and extending the commission to determine the appropriate public use of the property.
Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 2) 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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorMay 2, 2007✓LawMay 2, 2007
HB 153 (2007)Became Law
relative to standards for bridge and highway construction.
Rep. Kevin Waterhouse (R - Rock 4) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1199

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 21, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorJun 1, 2007✓LawJul 31, 2007
HB 155 (2007)Became Law
relative to membership of the state building code review board.
Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Zoning and Planning

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, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorMay 2, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 180-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to pay and allowances for officers and enlisted members of the national guard.
Rep. Barbara Shaw (D - Hills 16) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 21, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawAug 17, 2007
HB 198-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to collection of taxes on land with a discretionary easement or subject to community revitalization tax relief penalty assessments and relative to the calculation of penalties applied to tax-deeded properties.
Rep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 13) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1211

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1211}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 15, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorMay 21, 2007✓LawJul 20, 2007
HB 202 (2007)Became Law
relative to a point system for automobile dealer and inspection station violations, appointments to the motor vehicle industry board, and the regulation of snowmobiles as motor vehicles in certain circumstances.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1124

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1124}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓Law
HB 216 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the causes, effects, and remediation of siltation in the Great Bay Estuary.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) 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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorMay 14, 2007✓LawMay 14, 2007
HB 217 (2007)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the New Hampshire park and ride program.
Rep. James Rausch (R - Rock 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation 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. 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 with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1251, 1284

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1251}{1284}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorJun 11, 2007✓LawJun 11, 2007
HB 307 (2007)Became Law
relative to examinations of electricians by the electricians' board.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) 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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorMay 2, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 362 (2007)Became Law
relative to the advisory committee on quality of vital records information.
Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1242

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorJun 11, 2007✓LawAug 10, 2007
HB 42 (2007)Became Law
relative to resource protection sections of local master plans.
Rep. Priscilla Lockwood (R - Merr 6) 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).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1153

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 15, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorMay 21, 2007✓LawJul 20, 2007
HB 468 (2007)Became Law
relative to establishing the freedom's way heritage area and commission.
Rep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6) House Resources, Recreation and Development 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) 1229

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorJun 1, 2007✓LawJun 1, 2007
HB 469 (2007)Became Law
relative to on-premises cocktail lounge licenses for caterers and relative to beverage manufacturer hospitality rooms.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Liquor and Beer

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorMay 2, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 609-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to disclosure of campaign contributions in local elections.
Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) 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) 1234

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorMay 21, 2007✓LawJul 20, 2007
HB 63 (2008)Died
relative to conflicts of interest involving county officers and employees.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Counties

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✓HouseFeb 15, 2007✕SenateJan 2, 2008Governor✕LawJan 2, 2008
HB 638-FN (2007)Died
relative to lease agreements entered into by the department of transportation.
Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 18) House Public Works and Highways Senate Finance Transportation and Highways

Senate Finance 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. Joseph Foster (D - SD13).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007SenateApr 26, 2007Governor✕LawSep 5, 2007
HB 657 (2007)Became Law
authorizing the executive director of fish and game to issue moose hunting adventure permits.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1244

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateApr 18, 2007✓GovernorMay 21, 2007✓LawJul 20, 2007