The Senate, Thursday, June 7, 2007

The Senate took up 33 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
22 roll calls29 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 19 (2007)Died
relating to funding of public education. Providing that the legislature shall define standards for education, determine the level of state funding thereof, establish standards of accountability, and allocate state funds in a manner that mitigates disparities in educational opportunity and fiscal capacity, provided that every school district receives a reasonable share of the state funds on a per pupil basis.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) Senate Judiciary

Introduce (Admit the bill to the chamber)

Motion Passed: Resolution Introduced 17–7 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Larsen Rules Suspension 18b,21,22,24,[48a,b,c,d,g,h] for Introduction; 2/3 nec.

✓IntroducedJun 7, 2007SenateJun 14, 2007HouseVoters
CACR 20 (2008)Died
relating to funding of public education. Providing that the local political subdivision shall provide public education and determine curriculum and the amount of funding thereof, and the legislature shall have the authority to make reasonable determinations as to public education, provide supplemental funding, and determine the amount and allocation of such state funds.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) Senate Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

Introduce (Admit the bill to the chamber)

Motion Passed: Resolution Introduced 17–7 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Gatsas Rules Suspension 18b,21,22,24,[48a,b,c,d,g,h] for Introduction; 2/3 nec.

✓IntroducedJun 7, 2007SenateJan 17, 2008HouseVoters
HB 1-A (2007)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009.
Rep. Marjorie Smith (D) House Finance Senate Finance

Senate Finance 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. Robert Clegg (R - SD14).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2107

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2049

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

✓IntroducedMar 6, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 29, 2007✓Law
HB 140 (2007)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire commission on deafness and hearing loss.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1977, 2098

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1977}{2098}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 21, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
HB 143 (2007)Died
relative to the apportionment of damages in civil actions.
Rep. Bette Lasky (D - Hills 26) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Civil Actions

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. David Gottesman (D - SD12).

In the record: Remove From Table

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–10 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2086

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2086

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 12–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 21, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✕GovernorJul 2, 2007✕LawSep 5, 2007
HB 148 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study pharmaceutical costs and the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22) 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) 1976

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseFeb 15, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
HB 184 (2007)Became Law
repealing the parental notification law.
Rep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 12) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2076

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 7, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 29, 2007✓LawJun 29, 2007
HB 194 (2007)Became Law
relative to laboratories conducting alcohol concentration tests and relative to the alcohol ignition interlock program.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2011

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2011}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓Law
HB 2-FN-A (2007)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.
Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

Senate Finance 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. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2105

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

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2109

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

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2116

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

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2117

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2050, 2088, 2089, 2099, 2106

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Ams{2050}{2088}{2089}{2099}{2106}

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2122

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

✓IntroducedMar 7, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 29, 2007✓Law
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).

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) 2079

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
HB 229 (2007)Died
relative to licensing requirements for operators of games of chance.
Rep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 27) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2025, 2067

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{2025}{2067}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007Governor✕LawJun 27, 2007
HB 377-FN-LOCAL (2007)Died
relative to the right-to-know law.
Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 5) House Judiciary Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Right to Know

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid On Table

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

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1891

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1891

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 28, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007Governor✕Law
HB 383 (2007)Became Law
relative to waterfront buffer and woodland buffer requirements in 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 Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1789, 2102

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 19–5 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1789}{2102}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 29, 2007✓Law
HB 457 (2007)Became Law
allowing local governing bodies to restrict lawn watering during declared droughts.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 4, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 25, 2007✓LawAug 24, 2007
HB 488-FN-A-LOCAL (2007)Became Law
relative to the state chief medical examiner and medico-legal death investigations.
Rep. Peter Franklin (D - Sull 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2055

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2055}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawSep 14, 2007
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 Finance 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 2111

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2090, 2111

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Ams{2090}(New Title){2111}(2nd New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 511 (2007)Became Law
increasing the total prize value of a bingo game or series of games.
Rep. Elenore Casey Crane (R - Hills 21) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021, 2085

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{2021}{2085}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓Law
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2039

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2039}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 6, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓Law
HB 663-FN-A (2007)Became Law
relative to the protected shoreland permitting process and establishing and funding positions within the department of environmental services.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1672

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 29, 2007✓Law
HB 664-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to annual dam registration and permit application fees and authorizing the city of Manchester to establish a stormwater utility.
Rep. Donald Brueggemann (D - Merr 12) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2078

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2078}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 672 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study requirements for safe and secure landfills.
Rep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture 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) 1964

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
HB 699 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study methods and costs of sewage, sludge, and septage disposal.
Rep. Jane Beaulieu (D - Hills 17) House Environment and Agriculture 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) 1970

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
HB 707 (2007)Became Law
relative to the time frames for hearings in domestic violence cases.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Civil Actions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2022, 2080

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{2022}{2080}

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 27, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
HB 812 (2007)Became Law
relative to certain exceptions to limits on land application of septage and sludge.
Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6) House Environment and Agriculture 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 Passed: Amendment Adopted 17–7 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2100

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2100

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2100}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 28, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
HB 815-FN-A (2007)Died
requiring the display of boater education decals on vessels registered in other states.
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 Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseApr 11, 2007✕SenateJun 7, 2007Governor✕LawJun 7, 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

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1690

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 31, 2007✓SenateJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓Law