The Senate, Thursday, May 24, 2007

The Senate took up 77 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 18
Votes Taken
15 roll calls68 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 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 Finance 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 205 (2007)Became Law
relative to procedures for certain court ordered out-of-district placements.
Rep. Anne Grassie (D - Straf 1) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
HB 221 (2007)Became Law
removing the requirement that the department of transportation report certain information relative to highway activity to the department of administrative services.
Rep. Kevin Waterhouse (R - Rock 4) House Transportation Senate Finance Transportation and Highways

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✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawAug 17, 2007
HB 239-FN-A (2007)Died
appropriating funds to the barn preservation fund matching grants program.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 17–7 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007SenateMay 24, 2007Governor✕LawSep 5, 2007
HB 252-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to exemptions from the permitting process for excavating and dredging.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

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 21, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawAug 24, 2007
HB 306 (2007)Became Law
establishing a task force on work and family.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1266

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓LawJul 18, 2007
HB 336 (2007)Became Law
requiring notice of the classifications of employee and independent contractor.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

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 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawAug 17, 2007
HB 337 (2007)Became Law
relative to penalties for failure to have workers’ compensation coverage and continually appropriating a special fund.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) 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) 1653, 1777

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1653}{1777}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓Law
HB 351 (2008)Became Law
clarifying that the definition of “overseas business organization” includes all foreign incorporated business organizations and all 80/20 business organizations.
Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means 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✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateJan 17, 2008✓GovernorFeb 22, 2008✓LawApr 22, 2008
HB 397 (2007)Became Law
relative to restricted drivers' licenses.
Rep. Roger Wells (R - Rock 8) 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) 1676

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
HB 407-FN-A (2007)Became Law
relative to assistance for milk producers.
Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓LawJun 30, 2007
HB 43 (2007)Became Law
relative to the procedure for establishing Medicaid reimbursement rates; relative to reimbursement rates for hospital-based physician and outpatient services; and establishing a committee to study Medicaid payments for hospital-based physician and outpatient services.
Rep. Charles McMahon (R - Rock 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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

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

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1836

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1661

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1661}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawJun 25, 2007
HB 439 (2007)Became Law
relative to certain rulemaking authority of the commissioner of environmental services.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Executive Departments and Administration 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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawAug 17, 2007
HB 46-FN-A-LOCAL (2007)Became Law
making an appropriation to fund kindergarten programs in the Merrimack, Hampstead, Goffstown, Fremont, and Timberlane regional school districts.
Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 19) House Finance Senate Education Education - General

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 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawJul 3, 2007
HB 471-FN-A (2007)Became Law
relative to workers' compensation compliance in the construction sector and continually appropriating a special fund.
Rep. Bernard Benn (D - Graf 9) 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) 1684, 1776

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1684}{1776}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓Law
HB 49 (2007)Became Law
relative to eligibility for admittance to the New Hampshire veterans' home.
Rep. David Smith (R - Hills 22) 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✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 495-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to criminal record and central registry checks of prospective foster and adoptive parents and relative to the custody of a child placed by the court in a delinquency proceeding or a proceeding for a child in need of services (CHINS).
Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 21) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

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 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓Law
HB 498-FN-A (2007)Became Law
dedicating certain OHRV and snowmobile unrefunded road tolls to the fish and game department, and relative to the land and community heritage investment program administrative fund.
Rep. Dennis Reed (R - Merr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game

Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 499 (2007)Became Law
relative to the innovation research center.
Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 5) House Commerce 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) 1344

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1344}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawAug 27, 2007
HB 504-FN (2007)Died
relative to registration requirements for certain criminal offenders under age 21.
Rep. Jennifer Brown (D - Straf 5) 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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 0–24 on a roll call

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 27, 2007SenateMay 24, 2007Governor✕LawSep 5, 2007
HB 517 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to investigate cost drivers in providing health care and establishing the New Hampshire Rx advantage program and continually appropriating a special fund and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) 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).

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1670

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1670

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1670}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓Law
HB 54 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study automobile recycling issues.
Rep. J. David Knox (R - Carr 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1687

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 15, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawJul 3, 2007
HB 554 (2007)Became Law
requiring that funds in the civil legal services fund be distributed to New Hampshire Legal Assistance to establish an office in Concord.
Rep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 12) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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✓HouseApr 4, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 568-FN (2007)Died
repealing the option to purchase nonqualified service credit in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✕SenateMay 24, 2007Governor✕LawMay 24, 2007
HB 590-FN (2007)Became Law
changing the state migratory waterfowl stamp into a license issued by the fish and game department.
Rep. Mark Clark (R - Hills 18) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game Fish & Game

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1663

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓Law
HB 597-FN (2007)Died
relative to expenditure caps for institutional health facilities under the certificate of need law.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) 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).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1846

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1846}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007Governor✕Law
HB 623-FN (2007)Became Law
establishing a game management account in the fish and game fund and transferring certain other fish and game accounts into the game management account.
Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
HB 64-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to driving a commercial motor vehicle while violating an out-of-service order.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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) 1677

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
HB 653 (2007)Became Law
relative to the determination of benefits, funding, and administration of the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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

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

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1784

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1631

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 29, 2007✓LawJun 30, 2007
HB 661-FN-A (2007)Became Law
establishing an executive planning commission on special education.
Rep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1692

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 665-FN (2007)Died
relative to the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✕SenateMay 24, 2007Governor✕LawMay 24, 2007
HB 685 (2007)Became Law
prohibiting New Hampshire from participating in a national identification card system, and establishing a death benefit to be paid to the family of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty and establishing a committee to study the eligibility for and award of the benefit.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Transportation Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 24–0 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1822

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1822

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1822}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 5, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 27, 2007✓LawJun 27, 2007
HB 719 (2007)Became Law
relative to the statute of limitations for fire code violations and placing restrictions on an exception for the storage of black gunpowder by historical reenactors and certain nonprofit entities.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) 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) 1658, 1794

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1658}{1794}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓Law
HB 721 (2007)Became Law
relative to the appropriation to the department of health and human services for rates paid for nursing services, and relative to reimbursement for home and community-based care providers.
Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 15, 2007✓LawJun 15, 2007
HB 723 (2007)Became Law
extending the moratoriums on nursing home beds and rehabilitation and relative to long-term care.
Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) 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 with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1669

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1669}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓Law
HB 731 (2007)Became Law
relative to the use of vehicle information or location tracked by an electronic toll collection system.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) 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) 1682

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawSep 1, 2007
HB 735 (2007)Became Law
relative to the form of the presidential primary election ballot, relative to administration of official oaths, and relative to assistant election officials.
Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 21) 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) 1673

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1673}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 16, 2007
HB 749 (2007)Died
changing the position of forensic toxicologist within the department of safety from an unclassified to a classified position.
Rep. John Flanders (R - Rock 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

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 Gallus (R - SD1).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007SenateMay 24, 2007Governor✕LawSep 5, 2007
HB 754-FN (2008)Became Law
repealing the law relative to the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 13–11 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 5, 2007✓SenateJan 17, 2008✓GovernorFeb 22, 2008✓LawFeb 22, 2008
HB 767 (2007)Became Law
relative to insurance for volunteer drivers and establishing a state coordinating council for community transportation.
Rep. Beverly Rodeschin (R - Sull 2) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1804

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1804}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓Law
HB 813-FN (2007)Became Law
expanding the definition of income of the land conservation investment program monitoring endowment.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

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 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawAug 17, 2007
HB 828-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to corrupt practices as defined in RSA 640 and state reporting requirements for gifts, honorariums, and expenses.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs 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 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawSep 15, 2007
HB 83 (2007)Became Law
relative to the deliberations of the board of tax and land appeals under the right-to-know law.
Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 5) House Judiciary Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1641

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓LawJul 18, 2007
HB 844-FN (2007)Became Law
authorizing the commissioner of revenue administration to issue demands for records for purposes of interest and dividends tax audits and to seize and destroy unstamped and invalidly stamped tobacco products.
Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawAug 17, 2007
HB 857-FN-LOCAL (2007)Died
relative to permitting responsibilities under the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✕SenateMay 24, 2007Governor✕LawMay 24, 2007
HB 876-FN-LOCAL (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to make recommendations to ensure the long-term viability of the New Hampshire retirement system, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1390

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1390}(2nd New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawJul 17, 2007
HB 895-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to licensure of court reporters.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) 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) 1628

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 903-FN (2007)Became Law
prohibiting delivery of oil to non-compliant underground storage facilities and establishing requirements for guaranteed price plans and prepaid contracts for home heating oil, kerosene, or liquid petroleum gas.
Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 19) 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).

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 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓Law
HB 914-LOCAL (2007)Became Law
establishing a committee to study issues related to cooperative school districts.
Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1639

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 24, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
HCR 6 (2008)Died
urging Congress to prevent the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement superhighway system.
Rep. David Smith (R - Hills 22) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Election Law and Internal 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✓HouseMar 21, 2007✕SenateJan 2, 2008
HCR 8 (2008)Interim Study
urging Congress to rename the Veterans Administration Hospital the Styles Bridges Veterans Administration Hospital.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Election Law and Internal 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 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007SenateJan 2, 2008