The Senate, Thursday, April 24, 2008

The Senate took up 28 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 14
Votes Taken
3 roll calls29 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 1244 (2008)Became Law
relative to auditable basis policies.
Rep. Stephen DeStefano (D - Merr 13) 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) 1225

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawAug 15, 2008
HB 1293 (2008)Died
relative to eligibility of dog and cat owners to participate in the state’s reduced fee companion animal population control program.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Animals

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✕SenateApr 24, 2008Governor✕LawApr 24, 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).

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) 1498

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1345 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study vehicle dealer licenses, dealer plates, and temporary plates and relative to notification of the Lyme town and budget committee meetings.
Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 7) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Study Committees and Commissions

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. Molly Kelly (D - SD10).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJun 16, 2008
HB 1394-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to procedures for approvals of nursing education programs.
Rep. Joan Schulze (D - Hills 26) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1489

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1395-FN (2008)Became Law
establishing the AIDS drug assistance program fund and relative to the membership of the health services planning and review board.
Rep. Joan Schulze (D - Hills 26) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1494

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1494}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 8, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJun 6, 2008
HB 1430 (2008)Became Law
relative to the application of animal cruelty laws to horse and dog race tracks.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Animals

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. Harold Janeway (D - SD7).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1448-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to documents prepared by the department of transportation and reimbursement fees for such documents.
Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
HB 1581-FN-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
relative to the formation of stormwater utility districts.
Rep. Thomas Fargo (D - Straf 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
HB 1601-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to funding for certain capital projects of the Pease development authority, relative to reporting dates for the instream flow pilot program, and relative to certain requirements under the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

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

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

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1510

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1374, 1505

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1374}{1505}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorMay 1, 2008✓Law
HB 581-FN (2008)Died
relative to the penalty for purposely mistreating service animals.
Rep. Henry Parkhurst (D - Ches 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Animals

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1379

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1379}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008Governor✕Law
HB 666-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the immunizations included for reimbursement in the animal population control program.
Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6) 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 31, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorMay 21, 2008✓LawJul 20, 2008
HB 858-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to discount medical plan organizations.
Rep. Martha McLeod (D - Graf 2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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) 1141

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 91-FN (2008)Died
relative to lobbyist registration and statements, repealing the restriction on simultaneous employment and public service, and relative to regulation of volunteer public service.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) House Legislative Administration Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1390

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1390}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateApr 24, 2008Governor✕Law
SB 437 (2008)Became Law
relative to access to voter information.
Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1164

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment{1164}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorMay 5, 2008✓LawMay 5, 2008