The Senate, Thursday, March 13, 2008

The Senate took up 63 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 9
Votes Taken
9 roll calls58 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.

SB 306-FN (2008)Died
relative to allowing video gaming in Coos county, building a casino in Berlin, and establishing a fund to assist with the payment of property taxes.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateMar 13, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 307-FN-LOCAL (2008)Died
exempting Purple Heart plate recipients from number plate and registration fees.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateMar 13, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 334-FN (2008)Died
relative to undue influence on real estate appraisals and relative to the quorum of the real estate appraiser's board.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Executive Departments and Administration 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. Joseph Foster (D - SD13).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0466

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0466}(0591}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✕HouseApr 30, 2008Governor✕LawApr 30, 2008
SB 337-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to notification requirements for home education programs, adding legislative members to the home education advisory council, and establishing a commission to examine New Hampshire’s home education statutes.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0661

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJul 7, 2008
SB 339-FN-A (2008)Interim Study
relative to per pupil funding for charter school pupils.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateMar 13, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 342-FN-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
establishing a mechanism for expediting relief from municipal actions which deny, impede, or delay qualified proposals for workforce housing.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Housing

Senate Public and Municipal 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. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 30, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2009
SB 343-FN (2008)Died
making school building aid grants available to charter schools as reimbursement for annual lease costs.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) Senate Education Education - General

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

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 1011

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0877

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0877}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateMar 20, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 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 Finance recommended Interim Study (IS).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓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 Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕SenateMar 13, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawMar 13, 2008
SB 359 (2008)Became Law
updating the health curriculum requirements for public school students and requiring the state board of education to provide for procedures through which students may be excused from course requirements relating to health and sex education on religious grounds without penalty.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0946

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0946}(New Title}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawAug 23, 2008
SB 361 (2008)Became Law
relative to the widening of Interstate 93.
Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19) 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) 0848

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 3, 2008✓LawJul 3, 2008
SB 362 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the responsibility for providing a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities.
Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateMar 13, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 374 (2008)Died
relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0943

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✕HouseMay 21, 2008Governor✕LawMay 21, 2008
SB 384 (2008)Became Law
relative to the repair of septic systems prior to the sale of waterfront property.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) 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).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 386 (2008)Became Law
relative to service territories served by several telephone utilities.
Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawSep 5, 2008
SB 394 (2008)Became Law
establishing an economic development advisory council.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) 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) 0836, 1019

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0836}{1019}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJul 2, 2008
SB 398 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study municipal boundaries and the laws pertaining to these boundaries.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0822

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorMay 28, 2008✓LawMay 28, 2008
SB 407 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the right of entry upon lands for the purpose of conducting a land survey.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0821

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorMay 28, 2008✓LawMay 28, 2008
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 Finance 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, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
SB 412 (2008)Interim Study
establishing the office of technology development and telecommunications planning and the position of director of telecommunications in the department of resources and economic development.
Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008HouseJun 13, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 420 (2008)Became Law
relative to criminal background checks of health care facilities and certain nurse applicants.
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) 0885

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0885}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓Law
SB 424 (2008)Died
relative to prohibiting ATV and trail bike use on state-owned rail trails acquired using federal funds.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateMar 13, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 425 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the data collection practices of health care providers and relative to the development of a comprehensive uninsured health care database.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) 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) 0275

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0275}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008HouseJun 13, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 445 (2008)Became Law
changing the procedure for recommending persons for initial appointment as marital masters.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0966

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0966}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJun 3, 2008
SB 453 (2008)Became Law
relative to the terms of members of the electricians' board.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) 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) 0870

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorMay 28, 2008✓LawJul 27, 2008
SB 468 (2008)Became Law
relative to the reinsurance pool and the New Hampshire vaccine association.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Commerce 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) 0812

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0812}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
SB 479 (2008)Died
relative to the vote required for passage of school bonds.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0948

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✕HouseMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawMay 15, 2008
SB 483 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study in-home intervention and counseling services for families and children charged with a crime or designated in need of services by the juvenile court.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0858

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJun 20, 2008✓LawJun 20, 2008
SB 484 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the sentencing, incarceration, and recidivism of criminal offenders in order to enhance public safety and improve the criminal justice system's cost effectiveness.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0949

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
SB 489 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study erecting a fire tower on Copple Crown mountain in Brookfield.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public and Municipal 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. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawMay 12, 2008
SB 493 (2008)Died
allowing certain tax exempt organizations to be defined as charitable organizations for purposes of games of chance operations.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) 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) 0961

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✕HouseApr 16, 2008Governor✕LawApr 16, 2008
SB 496 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study incentives for providers of home and community-based care.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) 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) 0833

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJun 16, 2008
SB 500-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to certain insurance fraud and establishing a task force on employee misclassification.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Commerce 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) 0827

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0827}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
SB 501-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to workers’ compensation on certain state projects, penalty collection powers of the department of labor and permanent impairment awards under workers’ compensation.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0935

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0935}(3rd New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJun 26, 2008
SB 503-FN (2008)Died
relative to authorizing temporary registrations of off-highway recreational vehicles for nonresidents.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) 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) 0862

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✕HouseApr 16, 2008Governor✕LawApr 16, 2008
SB 508-FN-LOCAL (2008)Died
relative to municipal deposits.
Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✕HouseMay 21, 2008Governor✕LawMay 21, 2008
SB 511-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to requirements for school building aid grants.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateMar 13, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 518-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to agricultural restricted covenants.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Agriculture

Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0882

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008HouseJun 13, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 525 (2008)Became Law
establishing the first Saturday in May as Emergency Medical Services Provider Recognition Day.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6).

In the record: Remove From Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
SB 529 (2008)Became Law
changing certain references in the mental health laws.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) 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) 0806

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓Law
SB 531 (2008)Became Law
relative to making capital appropriations for the Hillsborough north superior court and the Manchester district court family division and lapsing certain prior capital appropriations, and relative to the venue for civil and criminal cases in Hillsborough county.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Judiciary Senate Capital Budget

Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0951

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0951}(New Title)

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
SB 533 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study age-based driver's license renewal testing.
Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) House Transportation 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) 0866

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
SB 537 (2008)Died
relative to allowing the commissioner of the department of employment security to participate in a joint local employment dynamics program with the United States Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) 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

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008HouseApr 23, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 538 (2008)Became Law
relative to the community college system of New Hampshire board of trustees and repealing a motor vehicle regulation statute applicable to the community college system.
Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0941

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJun 3, 2008
SB 539-FN-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
relative to the cost of an adequate education and provision of fiscal capacity disparity aid.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

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

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 0803

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0803

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

✓IntroducedFeb 21, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJun 10, 2008✓Law
SCR 6 (2008)Adopted
urging the federal government to create a simplified process for short-term admissions to nursing homes for the purpose of respite care.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R) 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) 0816

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0816}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008