The Senate, Thursday, April 17, 2008

The Senate took up 44 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 13
Votes Taken
5 roll calls43 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.

HB 1132 (2008)Became Law
creating an exception to the wiretapping statute for a recording device used in conjunction with a TASER or other similar electroshock device.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1145

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawAug 5, 2008
HB 1168 (2008)Became Law
relative to acceptance of property donated to towns and village districts and extending the time for the city of Rochester to commit to acquiring Skyhaven airport.
Rep. Pamela Manney (R - Hills 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1405

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1405}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 12, 2008✓Law
HB 1276 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study revisions to the auctioneers’ practice act and the regulation of third-party Internet sales.
Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16) 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) 1278

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1278}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJun 3, 2008
HB 1286-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the licensing of mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, and mortgage originators.
Rep. Tara Reardon (D - Merr 11) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Banking and Finance

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection 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✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓Law
HB 1307 (2008)Became Law
making technical corrections to town audit and reporting requirements.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government 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) 1230

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1313 (2008)Became Law
relative to voting by the chairman of the retirement system board of trustees.
Rep. Patricia McMahon (D - Merr 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1335 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury suffered by New Hampshire soldiers and veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Rep. Sharon Carson (R - Rock 3) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1314

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1314

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJun 26, 2008
HB 1367 (2008)Became Law
relative to the conversion to a new state financial accounting and statewide budget system.
Rep. Carole Estes (D - Graf 7) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1202

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
HB 1412 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study appointing or contracting with a fleet manager for state-owned motor vehicles.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Public Works and Highways 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) 1226

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓House✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJun 16, 2008
HB 1458 (2008)Died
relative to milk producers and hauling and stop charges.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture

Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008SenateApr 17, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1479-FN (2008)Died
relative to sale of tobacco products and the appeals process concerning the seizure of illegal tobacco products.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11) House Commerce Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008SenateApr 17, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 159 (2008)Became Law
establishing an interbranch criminal and juvenile justice council.
Rep. Peter Franklin (D - Sull 2) 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) 1305

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJun 16, 2008
HB 1622-FN-A (2008)Died
allowing counties to implement a first-time offender alcohol and substance treatment program, requiring the department of justice to administer grants to counties for such program, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Jeffrey Fontas (D - Hills 24) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

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✓HouseMar 18, 2008SenateApr 17, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1635-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to permits for motor vehicle salvage facilities and motor vehicle crushers.
Rep. J. David Knox (R - Carr 4) House Environment and Agriculture 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✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1643-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to medical benefits payment by the retirement system for eligible group I teachers and political subdivision employees in the retirement system.
Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 12) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawMay 21, 2008
HB 173-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to the promotion, acquisition, and retention of large animal veterinarians in those areas of the state where there is a need, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture

Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJun 3, 2008
HB 233-FN-A (2008)Died
specifying compensation for ballot law commissioners.
Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 2) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Election Law and Internal 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. 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. Joseph Foster (D - SD13).

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) 1414

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1414}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 16, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008Governor✕Law
HB 589-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the calculation of concurrent and consecutive terms of imprisonment.
Rep. Lee Hammond (D - Graf 11) 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) 1146

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 759-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to administration and enforcement of banking laws.
Rep. Tara Reardon (D - Merr 11) House Commerce Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Banking and Finance

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1319, 1392

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1319}{1392}

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseJan 16, 2008✓SenateApr 17, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawAug 15, 2008