The Senate, Wednesday, May 14, 2008

The Senate took up 47 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 17
Votes Taken
4 roll calls, 2 divisions51 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 1179 (2008)Became Law
including certain nonprofit organizations under the right-to-know law and including a reference in a section of the right-to-know law.
Rep. Peter Franklin (D - Sull 2) House Judiciary Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Right to Know

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1718

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1718}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
HB 1196 (2008)Became Law
relative to the procedure for amending municipal charters and relative to referendum procedures for public water supplies.
Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 17) Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

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. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 20, 2008✓LawAug 19, 2008
HB 1202 (2008)Became Law
relative to monitoring privately owned water distribution programs and defining “eligible regional water system costs” for public water systems.
Rep. Thomas Fargo (D - Straf 4) 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).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1586

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1586}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 13, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
HB 1260-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
relative to growth management ordinances.
Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 7) 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) 1760, 1885

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1760}{1885}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
HB 1332-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
defining “hauler” of solid waste and requiring haulers to register with the department of environmental services, and relative to the weight and measurement of solid waste.
Rep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 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✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
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.
Rep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 12) House Executive Departments and Administration 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 12–11 on a division

Moved by Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16).

In the record: laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawJun 24, 2008
HB 1346 (2008)Became Law
relative to the regulation of junk dealers, scrap metal dealers and pawnbrokers.
Rep. Richard Snow (D - Rock 1) 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) 1797

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawJun 27, 2008
HB 1446 (2008)Became Law
relative to changes to the school building aid statutes and to the schoolhouses statutes.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Remove From Table

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 1860

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1860

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1860}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
HB 1468 (2008)Became Law
establishing a mosquito control policy for state-owned lands.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13) House Fish and Game 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) 1719, 1872

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1719}(New Title){1872}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawJun 27, 2008
HB 1478 (2008)Became Law
relative to the quorum for meetings of the equalization standards board, and relative to removal of a member of the assessing standards board or equalization standards board for absences.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1752

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1752}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 20, 2008✓LawAug 19, 2008
HB 1487 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study practice by advanced dental hygiene practitioners and ways to increase access to oral health care.
Rep. Michael Rollo (D - Straf 2) 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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
HB 1520-FN (2008)Became Law
allowing service in the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps to be purchased as creditable service in the retirement system.
Rep. Bernard Benn (D - Graf 9) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 20, 2008✓LawAug 19, 2008
HB 1532 (2008)Became Law
relative to obstruction of parking places for persons with walking disability.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19) 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) 1730

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1730}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1538 (2008)Interim Study
relative to mineral extraction, mining, and reclamation in New Hampshire.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development 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 5, 2008SenateMay 14, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1579-FN (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study issues relating to land development and land development regulation in New Hampshire and establishing a surcharge on certain documents related to real property.
Rep. Judith Day (D - Rock 13) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

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 15–9 on a division

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

In the record: Remove From Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 15–9 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1858

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1858

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1858}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
HB 359-FN (2008)Became Law
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.
Rep. David Kidder (R - Merr 1) House Judiciary Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance 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 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓Law
HB 683 (2008)Died
relative to nominations by party committees.
Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 23) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs 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. Peter Burling (D - SD5).

In the record: Remove From Table

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 16–8 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1871

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1871

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1871}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseJan 16, 2008✓SenateMay 14, 2008Governor✕Law
HB 690 (2008)Became Law
authorizing the commissioner of the department of employment security to adjust the discount rate and relative to auditable basis policies.
Rep. Jane Kelley (D - Rock 15) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
SB 117-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to fireworks display permits and the position of permissible fireworks inspector.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1515, 2493

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendments{1515}{2493}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateApr 5, 2007✓HouseJan 23, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
SB 309-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the regulation of amateur and professional fighting sports by the boxing and wrestling commission.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1415

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment{1415}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJun 26, 2008
SB 318-FN (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the creation of an animal care worker classification.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1376

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Am{1376}(2nd NT)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseApr 23, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
SB 372 (2008)Became Law
relative to membership of the heating system certification advisory committee.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1178

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment{1178}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 21, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 2008
SB 395 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to review New Hampshire's statutes on human immunodeficiency virus education, prevention, and control.
Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1222

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment{1222}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawJun 11, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1357

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment{1357}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 13, 2008✓HouseApr 30, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓Law
SB 440 (2008)Became Law
relative to requiring occupational boards and commissions to include relevant military experience or training in satisfying requirements for engaging in a regulated profession.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1158

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment{1158}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateMar 6, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 8, 2008
SB 454 (2008)Died
relative to certain changes to the controlled drug act.
Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1592

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment{1592}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓SenateFeb 14, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008Governor✕Law
SB 90-FN (2008)Became Law
relative to the penalty for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1170

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment{1170}

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓SenateJan 23, 2008✓HouseApr 16, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
SCR 11 (2008)Adopted
supporting the application of Taiwan for observer status at the World Health Organization.
Sen. Joseph Foster (D) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1236

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment{1236}

✓IntroducedMar 6, 2008✓SenateMar 20, 2008✓HouseMay 7, 2008
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1587

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment{1587}

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