The Senate, Thursday, March 20, 2008

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

Journal
Senate Journal 10
Votes Taken
20 roll calls, 2 divisions64 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 308-FN-A (2008)Died
preventing potential double taxation on the identical gross business profits of business organizations.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1095

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1095}(2nd New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008Governor✕Law
SB 313 (2008)Died
relative to transfers to the revenue stabilization reserve account.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 14–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✕SenateMar 20, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawMar 20, 2008
SB 321 (2008)Became Law
relative to construction or renovation of regional vocational centers, transferring certain positions from the pari-mutuel commission to the department of safety, requiring certain operating budget reductions, relative to revenues and expenditures, and legalizing certain meetings.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Finance Senate Finance Children

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1043

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1043}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
SB 323-FN (2008)Became Law
repealing a provision relative to the calculation of multiple concurrent or consecutive sentences of imprisonment.
Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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. Michael Downing (R - SD22).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1098

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1098}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorMay 28, 2008✓LawJul 26, 2008
SB 330-FN (2008)Died
relative to video lottery machines at certain pari-mutuel facilities.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means 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. Michael Downing (R - SD22).

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. David Gottesman (D - SD12).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008SenateMar 20, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 331-FN (2008)Became Law
establishing new positions and realigning functions at the department of corrections.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0898

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJul 1, 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).

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 with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0818, 1016

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–1 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0818}{1016}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 30, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2009
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).

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

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseApr 30, 2008Governor✕LawApr 30, 2008
SB 365 (2008)Died
relative to the commission to study childhood lead poisoning prevention laws, policies, and standards in New Hampshire.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) 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).

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 0975

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0975

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0975}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseApr 16, 2008Governor✕LawApr 16, 2008
SB 373 (2008)Became Law
relative to the application of the civil unions law to the retirement system.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Retirement

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0983

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0983}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2008
SB 378 (2008)Became Law
authorizing the supreme court to establish a business and commercial dispute docket in the superior court.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) 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) 1064

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1064}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJun 3, 2008
SB 379 (2008)Became Law
relative to boating while intoxicated and transporting alcoholic beverages by a minor.
Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19) House Transportation 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) 0963

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJul 2, 2008
SB 383 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid On Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1071, 1087

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1071}{1087}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJul 7, 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).

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) 0798

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration on Committee Amendment {0798}

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1091

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 389 (2008)Died
relative to privileged communications between health care providers and minor children.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0945

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0945}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseApr 30, 2008Governor✕LawApr 30, 2008
SB 396 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the establishment of a statewide transportation policy.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) 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) 1056

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008HouseJun 11, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 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).

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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008HouseJun 13, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 414 (2008)Became Law
authorizing special elections to fill vacancies in elective town offices.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0985

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0985}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawAug 25, 2008
SB 416 (2008)Died
relative to subdivision and site plan regulation waivers.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1042

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseApr 30, 2008Governor✕LawApr 30, 2008
SB 419 (2008)Died
relative to the duties of the energy planning and advisory board and restructuring policy principles.
Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1068, 1092

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1068}{1092}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawMay 14, 2008
SB 421-LOCAL (2008)Died
relative to 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).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0523, 1015

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–1 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0523}(NT){1015}(N T)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawMay 14, 2008
SB 429 (2008)Became Law
relative to driver education courses in other states.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) 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) 0995

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawSep 5, 2008
SB 438 (2008)Died
relative to contractor accountability and disclosure in the public works construction procurement process.
Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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. Peter Burling (D - SD5).

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. Peter Burling (D - SD5).

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) 1097, 0869

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–1 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1097}{0869}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseApr 16, 2008Governor✕LawApr 16, 2008
SB 449 (2008)Became Law
relative to the status of emergency services volunteers.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1006

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1006}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SB 450 (2008)Became Law
requiring the New Hampshire Citizens Health Initiative to provide an annual summary to the general court.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) 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) 0964

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0964}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJun 3, 2008
SB 451 (2008)Became Law
authorizing rate recovery for electric public utilities investments in distributed energy resources.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

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. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1072, 1101

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1072}{1101}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawSep 9, 2008
SB 452 (2008)Died
relative to transportation planning.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) 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) 1060

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseApr 23, 2008Governor✕LawApr 23, 2008
SB 465 (2008)Became Law
relative to the laws regulating trusts and trust companies in New Hampshire.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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) 0892

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawSep 9, 2008
SB 474 (2008)Became Law
relative to registers of deeds and reports of county officers.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Counties

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0984

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawAug 31, 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).

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0825, 1083

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0825}(New Title){1083}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓LawMay 12, 2008
SB 495-FN (2008)Became Law
prohibiting Internet solicitation and exploitation of children.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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) 1066

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓Law
SB 502-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to unemployment compensation.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0971

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
SB 523 (2008)Became Law
relative to requirements for the estuary alliance for sewage treatment to take and hold land.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

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 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 28, 2008✓LawJul 27, 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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1035

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1035}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
SB 527 (2008)Interim Study
relative to adult involvement for minors seeking abortions.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health and Human Services 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 1051

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 0756

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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 17, 2008SenateMar 20, 2008HouseGovernor✕LawSep 24, 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1077

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

✓IntroducedFeb 21, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJun 10, 2008✓Law
SB 540-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to New Hampshire HealthFirst, an affordable, wellness-based health insurance plan for small employers.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1055

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 21–3 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1055}(New Title)

✓IntroducedFeb 21, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorMay 19, 2008✓LawJul 18, 2008
SB 541 (2008)Interim Study
relative to an expedited process for certificate of need review and membership of the health services planning and review board.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) 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) 1027

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1027}(New Title)

✓IntroducedFeb 21, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008HouseJun 13, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
SB 543 (2008)Died
establishing a commission to study court security.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Judiciary Senate Finance Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1040

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 6, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✕HouseApr 23, 2008Governor✕LawApr 23, 2008
SCR 10 (2008)Adopted
urging the New Hampshire congressional delegation to actively seek an increase in federal funding for wastewater treatment facility improvements.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D) House Resources, Recreation and Development 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) 0965

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 17, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008