The Senate, Thursday, May 31, 2007

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

Journal
Senate Journal 19
Votes Taken
18 roll calls54 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.

relative to the procedure for counties to apply for, accept, and expend federal, state, or other grants.

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee

Moved by Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18).

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 15, 2007✕SenateJan 2, 2008Governor✕LawJan 2, 2008
HB 119 (2007)Became Law
relative to the sunset provision of the system benefits charge and the use of funds to pay administrative costs.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1600

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1600}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓Law
HB 206 (2007)Became Law
relative to the disclosure of certain livestock health information.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1810

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1810}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawSep 1, 2007
HB 272 (2007)Became Law
relative to presidential primary elections and relative to election affidavits.

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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1790, Section 5

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1790

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1790}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawJun 25, 2007
HB 316 (2007)Became Law
relative to the 5-year assessment review by the department of revenue administration, and ratifying certain actions of the 2007 Kearsarge regional school district meeting.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2018}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓Law
HB 319 (2007)Became Law
relative to permits for projects funded through the Emergency Watershed Protection Program.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1787

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1787}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawSep 1, 2007
HB 345 (2007)Became Law
relative to certification of death certificates.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1814

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓Law
HB 365 (2007)Became Law
regulating the practice of foreclosure consultants and pre-foreclosure conveyances.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1782, 1993

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1782}(New Title){1993}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 16, 2007
HB 37 (2007)Became Law
relative to notification requirements for criminal offenders.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1909

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawSep 14, 2007
HB 38 (2007)Became Law
relative to terms of appointment for certain state officers.

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–11 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass 13Y-11N

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawAug 17, 2007
HB 380 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the forms of government under town charters.

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✓HouseMar 27, 2007SenateJan 17, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 396 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study autism spectrum disorders in New Hampshire.

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 21, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawJun 18, 2007
relative to assistance for milk producers.

Senate Finance 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. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1674

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓LawJun 30, 2007
establishing a commission on child support issues.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1703, 2023

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1703}{2023}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✕SenateJun 14, 2007Governor✕LawJun 14, 2007
limiting liability for town health officers and overseers of public welfare when acting in the course of their official duties.

Senate Public and Municipal 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. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18).

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007SenateJan 2, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 457 (2007)Became Law
allowing local governing bodies to restrict lawn watering during declared droughts.

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 4, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawAug 24, 2007
relative to the awarding parental rights and responsibilities to a stepparent or grandparent.

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✕SenateJan 17, 2008Governor✕LawJan 17, 2008
HB 491 (2007)Became Law
establishing a public health improvement services council.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1808

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
HB 533 (2007)Became Law
relative to Occupational Safety and Health Administration certification requirements for state contracts and establishing a commission to recommend a comprehensive program for increasing the use of passenger restraints in New Hampshire.

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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 17–7 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2015

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2015

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2015}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓Law
HB 649 (2007)Became Law
relative to the disposition of real estate given, devised, or bequeathed to a town for charitable or community purposes.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1775

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawAug 24, 2007
HB 688 (2007)Became Law
establishing the council on the relationship between public health and the environment.

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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawAug 17, 2007
HB 689 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study production and distribution of biodiesel fuel in New Hampshire.

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✓HouseApr 5, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawJul 3, 2007
HB 692 (2008)Became Law
relative to workers’ compensation.

Senate Public and Municipal 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. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJan 2, 2008✓GovernorJan 4, 2008✓LawJan 4, 2008
HB 694 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the feasibility of tidal power generation under the Little Bay and General Sullivan Bridges, in Dover.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1740

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawJun 25, 2007
HB 709 (2007)Became Law
making various changes to department of revenue administration authority concerning property tax 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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 18, 2007✓LawApr 1, 2007
HB 710 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study issues relative to the practice of leasing state-owned real estate on the shores of public waters.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1478

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 5, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
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.

Senate Finance 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. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4).

In the record: Remove From Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

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. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4).

In the record: Remove From Table

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision) 2010

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration on Amendment {2010}, (New Title)

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 16–8 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2026

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

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2027

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2026

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2026}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 15, 2007✓LawJun 15, 2007
HB 722 (2007)Became Law
relative to the rivers management protection program.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1774

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawSep 1, 2007
HB 768 (2007)Became Law
relative to voluntary registration with the Eastern Climate Registry.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1731

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 5, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawAug 24, 2007
establishing a commission to study the legal and social effects of permitting same gender marriage.
Rep. Baxley (Merr 6) 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 24–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 4, 2007✕SenateMay 31, 2007Governor✕LawMay 31, 2007
HB 796 (2007)Became Law
relative to civil liability for damaging highway protective barriers.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1945

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
establishing a committee to study the outsourcing of jobs involving state contracts.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1817

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007Governor✕Law
relative to parent liability for court-ordered services in juvenile proceedings.

Senate Health and Human Services 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, 2007✕SenateJan 2, 2008Governor✕LawJan 2, 2008
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.

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development 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. Harold Janeway (D - SD7).

In the record: Remove From Table

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 21–3 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1795

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1635, 1795

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1635}{1795}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓Law
HB 917 (2007)Became Law
relative to the duties of the oversight committee on telecommunications.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1733

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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawJun 25, 2007
relative to the treatment of charter school pupils in the definition of average daily membership in residence.

Senate Education 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. Peter Burling (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2001

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2001

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2001}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 21, 2007✓SenateMay 31, 2007Governor✕Law