The Senate, Thursday, May 1, 2008

The Senate took up 64 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 15
Votes Taken
6 roll calls62 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 1127 (2008)Became Law
relative to determining a bargaining unit in public employee labor relations.

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawAug 5, 2008
HB 1165 (2008)Became Law
relative to department of transportation traffic control regulations.

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✓HouseJan 30, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawAug 5, 2008
relative to condominium association meetings.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1449

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1449}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕Law
HB 1226 (2008)Became Law
allowing the town of Bristol to establish a capital reserve fund for use of the water works and sewer department, and relative to applying municipal budget law to municipalities adopting, revising, or amending a charter by official ballot town meeting or town council.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1473, 1625

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1473}(New Title){1625}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawAug 23, 2008
HB 1227 (2008)Became Law
clarifying when persons elected may assume certain offices.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1484

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
HB 1228 (2008)Became Law
relative to sales of motor fuel by the department of transportation to certain nonprofit corporations.

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✓HouseJan 30, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
HB 1234 (2008)Became Law
establishing an affirmative defense to prosecution for a possession offense if a person has a lawful prescription for a controlled drug.

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✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1262 (2008)Became Law
relative to continuing medical education requirements for persons licensed by the board of medicine, and requiring a report by the board on the audit of the board of medicine.

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

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

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

In the record: Recommit to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓Law
HB 1274 (2008)Became Law
relative to certain securities professional designations and securities administration.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1469

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1279 (2008)Became Law
relative to the scope of certain insurance laws.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1468, 1482

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1468}{1482}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawAug 25, 2008
relative to limiting games of chance.

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1474, 1580

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1474}{1580}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕Law
HB 1340 (2008)Became Law
relative to the special account of the judicial retirement system, and requiring the board of trustees of the judicial retirement plan to study and report on the inclusion of service of certain district court judges.

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. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawJun 24, 2008
HB 1371 (2008)Became Law
extending certain studies.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1476

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJun 6, 2008
relative to requiring prescriptions to be ordered pursuant to a practitioner-patient relationship.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1470

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
establishing a committee to study whether the state of New Hampshire shall establish a policy that victims of negligent or intentional tortious acts shall recover losses incurred as a result of such acts.
Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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✓HouseMar 18, 2008✕SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawMay 1, 2008
HB 1456 (2008)Became Law
naming route 202 in Strafford county the Charles E. Smith Memorial Highway.

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✓HouseFeb 13, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawAug 15, 2008
establishing a commission to develop alternatives to the disposal of medical sharps in household waste.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Referred Interim Study

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1609

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1609}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJun 26, 2008
establishing the New Hampshire birth conditions program.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1481, 1645

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1481}{1645}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
relative to prohibited influence of voters and persons intending to vote and relative to the applicability of political advertising and push polling restrictions.

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs 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✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓Law
relative to an evidence-based prescription drug education program.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Referred to Interim Study

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1641

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1641

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 3, 2008✓LawJun 3, 2008
allowing service in the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps to be purchased as creditable service in the retirement system.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1452, 1633

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Ams{1452}{1633}(N T)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 20, 2008✓LawAug 19, 2008
HB 1526 (2008)Interim Study
relative to the use of images of New Hampshire residents who died in the line of duty.

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Referred to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
relative to hazardous and dilapidated buildings.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1430

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawJun 27, 2008
HB 1576-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to the employment of veterans on Veterans’ Day.

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs 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, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
relative to insurance fraud.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1446, 1637

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1446}{1637}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕Law
relative to the formation of stormwater utility districts.

Senate Public and Municipal 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. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
HB 1583-FN (2008)Interim Study
requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.

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

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 17–7 on a roll call

In the record: Referred to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
relative to regulation of fuel gas fitters by the state fire marshal.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1575

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 20, 2008✓LawJun 20, 2008
HB 1590-FN (2008)Interim Study
establishing a DWI victim fatality sign program.

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation 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, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
relative to motor carriers.

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1488

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
establishing the state office of rural health in the department of health and human services and establishing a commission to recommend policies and programs to increase the number of persons in health professions servicing New Hampshire’s rural and underserved areas.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1471

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1471}(2nd New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
requiring a report of the number of female inmates incarcerated in a state correctional facility receiving sex offender treatment.

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✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawAug 5, 2008
relative to the regulation of licensed alcohol and drug use counselors.

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 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
relative to recovery of medical assistance from an estate, relative to the nursing facility quality assessment, and establishing an assessment on intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled.

Senate Health and Human Services 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✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓Law
requiring the commissioner of the department of corrections to adopt procedures establishing a policy on and procedures for an internal clemency board to review and make recommendations on requests for sentence modifications.

Senate Judiciary 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✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 632-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to the penalty for death resulting from the trafficking of controlled drugs.

Senate Judiciary 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 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 686-FN (2008)Interim Study
relative to the regulation of remotely readable devices and the illegal use of payment card scanning devices or reencoders.

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection 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 31, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008SenateMay 1, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
establishing a committee to study the financial liability for placement of a child with a disability.
Rep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1461

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawJun 27, 2008
relative to the duties of the department of safety and relative to emergency lights and warning lights.

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1406

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1406}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 1, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawSep 9, 2008
relative to the state recycling program.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1453

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawSep 9, 2008
HB 901 (2008)Became Law
relative to nondriver’s identification cards.

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

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

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

In the record: Recommit to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008