The Senate, Thursday, February 21, 2008

The Senate took up 30 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 7
Votes Taken
7 roll calls32 voice votes
Cite this page

Granite Record indexes the General Court’s record; it is not that record. Where a citation allows only one source, cite the General Court — every page here links to what it is drawn from. The date below is the day the page was read.

MLA
“The Senate, Thursday, February 21, 2008.” Granite Record, https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2008-02-21. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
APA
Granite Record. (n.d.). The Senate, Thursday, February 21, 2008. Retrieved 19 Oct. 2026, from https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2008-02-21
Chicago
Granite Record. “The Senate, Thursday, February 21, 2008.” Accessed 19 Oct. 2026. https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2008-02-21.
BibTeX
@misc{session-S-2008-02-21, title = {The Senate, Thursday, February 21, 2008}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2008-02-21}, note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026} }

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 31 (2008)Died
relating to the funding of public education. Providing that the legislature shall make a reasonable determination of the content, extent, funding, which shall include targeting, and delivery of public education.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) Senate Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateFeb 21, 2008HouseVoters
CACR 32 (2008)Died
relating to local public education. Providing that the local political subdivision responsible for public education shall have the power to determine curriculum, set standards, and determine funding, and that the legislature may provide supplemental funding.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) Senate Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table,

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateFeb 21, 2008HouseVoters
CACR 33 (2008)Died
relating to funding a 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. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) Senate Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2008SenateFeb 21, 2008HouseVoters
CACR 34 (2008)Died
relating to funding of public education. Providing that the general court shall define an adequate education and distribute state funds for public education in a manner that alleviates local disparities.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Finance Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 0758

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 19–5 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass, 3/5 nec.

✓IntroducedFeb 7, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✕HouseMay 14, 2008Voters
SB 311-FN (2008)Became Law
extending the statute of limitations for civil actions based upon a sexual assault case.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Judiciary 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) 0520

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 314-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to the use of certain prior service credit in the retirement system for purposes of eligibility for medical benefits.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Referred to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateFeb 21, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 327-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to compensation for state employees injured in the line of duty.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0497

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 328 (2008)Became Law
relative to civil forfeitures for certain waste disposal violations.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

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 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 332-FN (2008)Became Law
prohibiting the disposal of human remains through a reductive process utilizing alkaline hydrolysis in New Hampshire and establishing a committee to examine the practice of resomation.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0434, 0750

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0434}{0750}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
SB 344-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to capital murder.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 22–2 on a roll call

In the record: Referred to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateFeb 21, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 346-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the regulation of fuel gas fitters by the state fire marshal.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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) 0599

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 347 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study making changes to the New Hampshire accountancy act.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0597

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawMay 12, 2008
SB 348-FN (2008)Died
relative to the certification of forensic counselors by the board of forensic counselors.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) 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) 0594

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseApr 30, 2008Governor✕LawApr 30, 2008
SB 351-FN (2008)Died
requiring that funds in the civil legal services fund be distributed to New Hampshire Legal Assistance to establish an office at a location in Carroll county.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕SenateMar 13, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawMar 13, 2008
SB 372 (2008)Became Law
relative to membership of the heating system certification advisory committee.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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) 0595

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0595}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
SB 375-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
allowing veterinarians to inform town and city clerks about dogs that have been euthanized or died during treatment.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Animals

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0578, 0734

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0578}{0734}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
SB 403 (2008)Became Law
relative to the commission to study issues relating to stormwater.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

In the record: Remove From Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0603

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0603}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓Law
SB 410 (2008)Became Law
relative to the conditions for issuance of a cremation certificate and relative to the medical examiner’s statute.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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) 0607

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0607}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
SB 428 (2008)Died
establishing a commission to study the funding of vaccines for children who are not covered by private health insurance.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) 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) 0559

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0559}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✕HouseMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawMay 14, 2008
SB 430 (2008)Became Law
relative to cemeteries and mausoleums.
Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22) 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) 0596

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawAug 31, 2008
SB 434 (2008)Died
relative to providers of electronic communication services and an extension for compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005.
Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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 0763

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 0774

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0774

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0774}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✕HouseApr 16, 2008Governor✕LawApr 16, 2008
SB 435 (2008)Interim Study
relative to fill and dredge permits in wetlands.
Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7) Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11).

In the record: Laid On Table

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateFeb 21, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 443 (2008)Died
requiring notice to the probate court prior to the sale of real estate by an administrator or executor.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕SenateFeb 21, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 21, 2008
SB 509-FN (2008)Died
requiring tobacco cessation therapy under the state Medicaid program.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) 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).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0525

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✕HouseMay 7, 2008Governor✕LawMay 7, 2008
SB 513-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to fighting animals.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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) 0576, 0652

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0576}{0652}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SCR 9 (2008)Adopted
urging Congress to fund a community-based outpatient clinic for veterans in Keene.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs State Government

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

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

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. Peter Burling (D - SD5).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0767

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008