The Senate, Thursday, May 15, 2008

The Senate took up 77 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 18
Votes Taken
33 roll calls, 4 divisions84 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 1143 (2008)Became Law
relative to shelter for dogs and the authority of law enforcement officers to take abused and neglected dogs into custody.
Rep. Carla Skinder (D - Sull 1) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Animals

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1788

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1161 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the truancy laws.
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) 1843

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawJun 24, 2008
HB 1180 (2008)Died
relative to the definitions of “law enforcement officer” and “judicial officer” under the capital murder law and establishing a commission to study the death penalty in New Hampshire.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 5, 2008✕SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawMay 15, 2008
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).

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) 1789, 1820

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1789}(New Title){1820}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 20, 2008✓LawAug 19, 2008
HB 1201 (2008)Interim Study
allowing communities to conduct point of dispensing exercises to test emergency management operations plans, allowing qualified health professionals to prescribe and administer flu vaccine during such exercises, and granting immunity to such qualified health professionals.
Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 27) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health and Human Services 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 Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 13, 2008SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1219 (2008)Died
relative to exempting fish and game department volunteers from financial disclosure requirements.
Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) House Fish and Game Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Fish & Game

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1896

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1896}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 6, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕Law
HB 1222 (2008)Died
prohibiting writing a text message while driving.
Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 24) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 15–8 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1236 (2008)Became Law
relative to motor vehicle laws.
Rep. Robert Williams (D - Merr 11) 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) 1433, 1895

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1433}{1895}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
HB 1242 (2008)Became Law
relative to the prohibition on employee consumption of beverage or liquor and relative to the minimum hourly rate of compensation.
Rep. Michael Kaelin (D - Hills 4) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1905

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1905}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 3, 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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23).

In the record: Reconsideration

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1904

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1904}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
HB 1261 (2008)Died
establishing a commission to investigate a program in which senior year of high school may be spent at a community college.
Rep. Jason Bedrick (R - Rock 4) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✕SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawMay 15, 2008
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.
Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1759, 1642

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1759}{1642}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓Law
HB 1264 (2008)Died
relative to prohibiting ATV and trail bike use on state-owned rail trails acquired using federal funds.
Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 11–12 on a division

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

In the record: Laid On 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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 1281 (2008)Died
prohibiting public schools from requiring health insurance as a condition of enrollment except if health insurance is a requirement of the student’s program of study.
Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) House Education Senate Health and Human Services Education - Finance

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✕SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawMay 15, 2008
HB 1282 (2008)Became Law
amending the pre-engineering technology curriculum.
Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1841

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawAug 23, 2008
HB 1288 (2008)Became Law
allowing pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawAug 26, 2008
HB 1299 (2008)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of creating a preschool incentive fund program.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) 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) 1842

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawJun 27, 2008
HB 1318 (2008)Became Law
relative to delivery of applications for certificates of title by dealers.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) 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) 1590

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1590}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 20, 2008✓LawOct 1, 2008
HB 1330 (2008)Became Law
relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
Rep. J. Timothy Dunn (D - Ches 3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1844

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawAug 23, 2008
HB 1333 (2008)Died
relative to post-foreclosure eviction actions.
Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Housing

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1805

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✕GovernorJul 11, 2008✕LawSep 24, 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. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1888

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1888}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawJun 24, 2008
HB 1343 (2008)Became Law
prohibiting the placing on file or masking of convictions incurred by holders of commercial driver licenses or persons required to hold such licenses.
Rep. Robert Williams (D - Merr 11) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 9–14 on a division

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

In the record: Laid On Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 6, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
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).

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1940, 1869

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1940}(New Title){1869}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 12, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJun 16, 2008
HB 1353 (2008)Became Law
extending the commission to study issues relative to groundwater withdrawal.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) 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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓LawAug 10, 2008
HB 1374 (2008)Became Law
relative to the homeland security and emergency management responsibilities of the department of safety and the use of interpreters in court-authorized wiretaps.
Rep. John Flanders (R - Rock 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1754

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1754}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
HB 1386 (2008)Became Law
relative to a grandparent’s rights to access court and case records involving a grandchild in child abuse and neglect cases.
Rep. Elenore Casey Crane (R - Hills 21) 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) 1743

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1743}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓LawJan 1, 2009
HB 1422 (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission on the prevention of childhood obesity.
Rep. Joan Schulze (D - Hills 26) 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) 1850

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1850}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓LawJun 16, 2008
HB 1429 (2008)Died
relative to private landfills.
Rep. Martha McLeod (D - Graf 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

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. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 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).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate 13–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7).

In the record: Remove From Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–9 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1942

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1942

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1434 (2008)Became Law
relative to the regional greenhouse gas initiative and authorizing a cap-and-trade program for controlling carbon dioxide emissions.
Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 7) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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

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

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1839

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

Motion Failed 7–17 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1902

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

Motion Failed 3–21 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1887

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

Motion Failed 4–20 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1914

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1839

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 11, 2008✓Law
HB 1442-FN-A-LOCAL (2008)Became Law
relative to the taxation of farm buildings and land under farm buildings, and relative to the assessment of property subject to a housing covenant under the low-income housing tax credit program.
Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1) 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) 1591, 1909

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1591}{1909}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 13, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 17, 2008✓Law
HB 1471 (2008)Became Law
relative to time limits for excavating and dredging permits and directing the department of environmental services to make legislative proposals regarding solid waste management.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) 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).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

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) 1748, 1923

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1748}{1923}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseFeb 13, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
HB 1509-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to games of chance.
Rep. William Butynski (D - Ches 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23).

In the record: Removed From Table

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

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

Moved by Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1929

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

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1889

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1929

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1929}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
HB 1551-FN (2008)Died
relative to fees for special number plates for veterans.
Rep. Eleanor Glynn Kjellman (D - Merr 5) House Transportation Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs

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

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

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1826

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1826, 1875

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1826}{1875}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕Law
HB 1561 (2008)Became Law
establishing an energy efficiency and sustainable energy board.
Rep. Gene Andersen (D - Graf 11) 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).

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) 1738

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1738}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓LawOct 1, 2008
HB 1563-FN (2008)Became Law
authorizing public academies to receive public funds for renovation and expansion of regional vocational education programs.
Rep. James Rausch (R - Rock 5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1915

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 3, 2008✓LawSep 1, 2008
HB 1594-FN (2008)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the current methods of funding the hazardous waste and hazardous materials programs in New Hampshire.
Rep. Richard Snow (D - Rock 1) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1833, 1924

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1833}(New Title){1924}

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
HB 1618-FN-A (2008)Became Law
relative to motor vehicle fees and motor vehicle violation fines and relative to appropriations from the highway fund.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Ways and Means Senate Finance

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1834

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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11).

In the record: Reconsideration

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1834

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 23, 2008✓Law
HB 1628 (2008)Became Law
relative to renewable energy generation incentive programs.
Rep. Michael Kaelin (D - Hills 4) 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) 1737

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
HB 1637 (2008)Became Law
relative to reports to the cancer registry and requiring the oversight committee on health and human services to study the frequency of unfilled prescriptions due to inadequate staffing in pharmacies and pharmacy closures.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) 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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1916

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1916}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓Law
HB 1638 (2008)Became Law
establishing an oversight commission on motor vehicle fines.
Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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) 1670

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 16, 2008✓HouseFeb 13, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 2, 2008✓LawJul 2, 2008
HB 1642-FN (2008)Became Law
providing additional funding for charter schools for the 2009 fiscal year.
Rep. Claire Clarke (D - Merr 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid On Table

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

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1852

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1852

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 23, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 1, 2008
HB 1646 (2008)Became Law
relative to the 10-year transportation improvement plan.
Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 11) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

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

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

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1932

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision) 1932

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened

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

In the record: Reconsideration On Floor Am{1932}(N T)

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1932

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–11 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1939

Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4,

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call

Sections 4 through 13,

Motion Passed 13–11 on a roll call

Sections 13 and 14,

Motion Passed 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 6, 2008✓HouseMar 19, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 25, 2008✓LawAug 24, 2008
HB 1651 (2008)Became Law
allowing municipalities in Coos county to offer property tax exemptions to foster commercial and industrial construction.
Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 13, 2008✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 16, 2008✓Law
HB 358 (2008)Died
relative to the procedure for listing candidates on election ballots.
Rep. Paul Hopfgarten (R - Rock 5) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

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 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1745

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1745

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕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).

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1943

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendmnet{1943}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 26, 2008✓Law
HB 373 (2008)Died
relative to unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor.
Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a division

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

In the record: Laid On Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 17–7 on a division

Moved by Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawSep 24, 2008
HB 474 (2008)Died
excluding septic and sewage treatment facilities from the tax exemption for water and air pollution control facilities.
Rep. Bonnie Mitchell (D - Ches 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✕SenateMay 15, 2008Governor✕LawMay 15, 2008
HB 563 (2008)Became Law
relative to obtaining certificates of stillbirth for stillborn children.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1751

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1751}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseJan 2, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 24, 2008✓LawAug 23, 2008
HB 65 (2008)Became Law
relative to the Pease development authority.
Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 16) House Executive Departments and Administration 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) 1750

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1750}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 11, 2008✓LawJul 11, 2008
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).

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

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

Moved by Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1907

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. David Gottesman (D - SD12).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1921

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1921}(3rd NT)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12).

In the record: Reconsideration

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1934

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1934}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseMar 18, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJun 27, 2008✓Law
HB 847 (2008)Became Law
relative to general rules for vessels operating on water.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation

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

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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2007✓HouseJan 30, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008✓GovernorJul 7, 2008✓Law
HCR 10 (2008)Adopted
urging communities to conduct handicap parking awareness days and urging the state of New Hampshire to declare October as Handicap Parking Awareness Month.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1862

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1862}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2008✓HouseMar 5, 2008✓SenateMay 15, 2008