The Senate, Wednesday, June 13, 2007

The Senate took up 66 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 22
Votes Taken
4 roll calls63 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 emergency powers of the supreme court.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1764

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Foster Concurs with House Amendment{1764}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✕GovernorJul 17, 2007✕LawSep 5, 2007
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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1883

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment{1883}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 2, 2007✓Law
removing the prospective repeal of community reinvestment and opportunity zones (CROP zones).

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1985

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Fuller Clark Non Concurs with House Amendment{1985}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 15, 2007✓HouseJun 7, 2007Governor✕Law
relative to the waiting list for services to persons with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1862

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1862}(New Title)

✓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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1939

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment{1939}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawJul 17, 2007
relative to lottery ticket sales and revenue.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1678

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment{1678}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateFeb 22, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
SB 153 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to study changing statutory references to “mental retardation.”

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1397

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1397}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 29, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
adding members to the Skyhaven airport operation commission and relative to the Skyhaven airport transfer plan.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1410

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment{1410}(New Title)

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateMar 29, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 16, 2007
relative to the registration fees for mortgage servicing companies and relative to debt adjustment services.

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateFeb 15, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
SB 162 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission to oversee and negotiate issues relative to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1592

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment{1592}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓Law
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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1528

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Burling Concur with House Amendment{1528}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 29, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawJul 3, 2007
establishing an office of mediation and arbitration within the judicial branch.

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 8, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
relative to lead paint poisoning and establishing a commission to study the current childhood lead poisoning prevention law, policies, and standards.

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 12, 2007✓Law
establishing an outreach program in the children's health insurance program.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1802

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1802}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 29, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawSep 14, 2007
relative to the investment authority of local government entities and authorizing the city of Nashua to purchase Pennichuck Corporation stock.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1938

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment{1938}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 29, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓Law
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.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1962

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1962}

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✕GovernorJul 18, 2007✕LawSep 5, 2007
relative to funding for the human immunodeficiency virus prevention program and certain AIDS services organizations.

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 29, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
SB 216 (2007)Became Law
relative to certification of employee organizations to represent public employees.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1322

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Gottesman Concurs with House Amendment{1322}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 29, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawSep 15, 2007
establishing the New Hampshire housing and conservation planning program.

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
establishing a New Hampshire medal of honor and prohibiting funeral protests.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1837

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Burling Concur with House Amendment{1837}

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateMar 22, 2007✓HouseJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawSep 14, 2007
relative to the telecommunications planning and development advisory committee.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1579

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Fuller Clark Concur with House Amendment{1579}

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓Law
relative to the temporary assistance to needy families (TANF) program.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1521

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Estabrook Concur with House Amendment{1521}

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawSep 14, 2007
relative to specialty beer, relative to sales by beverage vendor licensees, and establishing a committee to study flavored malt beverages.

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓Law
SB 237 (2007)Became Law
establishing a commission on employment issues affecting veterans.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1440

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment{1440}(New Title)

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawJul 13, 2007
SB 244 (2007)Became Law
relative to employers withholding from employees’ wages for certain purposes.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1427

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gottesman Concurs with House Amendment{1427}

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
SB 29 (2007)Became Law
updating laws relative to child impact seminars to reflect the implementation of the judicial branch family division.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1517

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Foster Concurs with House Amendment{1517}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateFeb 8, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawJul 13, 2007
making an appropriation for disaster relief assistance in response to the May 2006 and April 2007 floods and establishing a committee to study the distribution of financial disaster assistance.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1697

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. D’Allesandro Non Concur with House Amendment{1697}(New Title)

Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Requests Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateFeb 15, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 16, 2007
SB 41 (2007)Became Law
relative to the authority of law enforcement officers to obtain registration checks on motor vehicles for official purposes and prohibiting the use of automated number plate scanning devices.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1343

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Foster Concurs with House Amendment{1343}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateFeb 22, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJul 16, 2007
SB 46 (2007)Became Law
requiring criminal history record checks of all applicants to practice medicine in New Hampshire, and revising the criminal history record checks under the nurse practice act.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1797

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Burling Concurs with House Amendment{1797}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 29, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
making a supplemental appropriation for school building aid.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1428

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. D'Allesandro Concurs with House Amendment{1428}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateFeb 15, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJul 3, 2007✓LawJul 3, 2007
SB 55-FN (2007)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the efficacy of the Master Settlement Agreement and strategies for addressing the financial burden imposed on the state by cigarette smoking and the use of tobacco products.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1468

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment{1468}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 22, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawJul 13, 2007
SB 59 (2007)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the effect on the unemployment compensation trust fund of employers with negative balance separate accounts.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1282

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gottesman Concurs with House Amendment{1282}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateFeb 8, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
SB 64 (2007)Became Law
changing the dates of the reports on court facilities made to the supreme court by the court accreditation commission and made to the commissioner of administrative services by the supreme court.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1297

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment{1297}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateFeb 15, 2007✓HouseMay 2, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawJul 13, 2007
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1453

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Foster Concurs with House Amendment{1453}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
relative to implementation of the recommendations of the YDC master plan and making an appropriation therefor.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Non-concur Request Committee of Conference

The docket has no line for this vote: the question is as the General Court’s roll-call file words it.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawJul 17, 2007
making an appropriation to the department of environmental services to implement the New Hampshire estuaries project's comprehensive conservation and management plan.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1783

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment{1783}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJul 1, 2007
SB 69 (2007)Became Law
relative to exceptions to the confidentiality provisions for certain department of employment security records.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1283

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gottesman Concurs with House Amendment{1283}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 8, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
SB 71 (2007)Became Law
relative to setback requirements for new landfills located near designated rivers.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1786

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment{1786}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
SB 74-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to the operation and administration of the state park system.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1809

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Burling Concurs with House Amendment{1809}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 22, 2007✓HouseJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawSep 15, 2007
SB 75-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to establishing a New Hampshire rail transit authority that will have responsibility for developing and providing commuter rail and related public rail transportation services in New Hampshire.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2110, 1496

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Letourneau Concurs with House Amendments{2110}{1496}(New Title)

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2007✓SenateMar 22, 2007✓HouseJun 7, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawJul 17, 2007
establishing a commission to study the proper allocation of costs for transporting convicted persons and methods for minimizing the costs of transporting convicted persons.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1369

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Foster Concurs with House Amendment{1369}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 22, 2007✓HouseMay 31, 2007✓GovernorJun 28, 2007✓LawJun 28, 2007
SB 78 (2007)Became Law
relative to the placement of twins or other multiples in the same classroom.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1287

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1287}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 8, 2007✓HouseMay 16, 2007✓GovernorJul 13, 2007✓LawSep 11, 2007
SB 82-FN (2007)Became Law
reorganizing the administration and governance of the regional community-technical college system.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1921

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1921}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 18, 2007✓Law
SB 92 (2007)Became Law
relative to the definition of employee and clarifying the criteria for exempting workers from employee status.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1806

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gottesman Concurs with House Amendment{1806}{1806}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 12, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 17, 2007✓LawJan 1, 2008
SB 93-FN (2007)Became Law
relative to insurance coverage for children's early intervention therapy services.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1520

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gottesman Concurs with House Amendment{1520}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateMar 29, 2007✓HouseJun 6, 2007✓GovernorJul 16, 2007✓LawSep 14, 2007