The Senate, Wednesday, March 25, 2009

The Senate took up 27 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 9
Votes Taken
10 roll calls25 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.

CACR 9 (2009)Died
relating to term of office. Providing that beginning with the 2012 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Constitutional Amendments

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

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 19–4 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0702s}{1025s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✕HouseApr 29, 2009Voters
HB 223-FN-LOCAL (2009)Became Law
changing the effective date for the implementation of the retirement system employer assessments for excess benefits.
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).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓GovernorApr 13, 2009✓LawAug 29, 2008
HB 66 (2009)Became Law
relative to the legal age for blood donations.
Rep. Barbara Shaw (D - Hills 16) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services

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

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

Motion Failed 8–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1041s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 22–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓GovernorApr 13, 2009✓LawApr 13, 2009
SB 108 (2009)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the imposition of assessments to retirement system employers for excess benefits paid to retirees and requiring a report relative to death benefits under RSA 100-A
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseMay 6, 2009✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓LawJul 31, 2009
SB 112 (2009)Became Law
establishing a commission to develop a legislative plan to meet the needs of certain adults with developmental disabilities.
Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0842s} (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
SB 114 (2009)Became Law
relative to the threshold for notification for lead levels and a window replacement program.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) 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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 18–4 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0863s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
SB 137-FN-A (2009)Became Law
relative to animal population control.
Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Animals

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation 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. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9).

In the record: Remove From Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0325s} {0982s} (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseMay 6, 2009✓GovernorJun 12, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
SB 157 (2010)Became Law
relative to the procedure for listing candidates on election ballots.
Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Elections

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

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 21–2 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1002s

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1002s} (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓GovernorJul 20, 2010✓Law
SB 158 (2010)Died
establishing a commission to study the creation of an uncompensated care fund to provide payments to certain health care providers.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) 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 with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0852s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✕HouseJan 6, 2010Governor✕LawJan 6, 2010
SB 180-FN (2009)Became Law
establishing an accountability system to ensure the opportunity for an adequate education and repealing the legislative committee on costing an adequate education.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 14, 2009✓LawJul 14, 2009
SB 193 (2010)Became Law
relative to the interest rate on small loans and relative to the definition of lender for purposes of regulating such loans.
Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs 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 Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid On Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓GovernorJul 23, 2010✓LawJul 23, 2010
SB 196 (2009)Became Law
relative to non-judicial punishment for minor offenses by military officers and personnel.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 23–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
SB 199 (2009)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the training of public safety officials to respond to persons with mental illness.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) 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 with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1013s} (New Title)

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorMay 22, 2009✓LawMay 22, 2009
SB 200-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to retirement system death benefits for members who die while performing military service.
Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7) 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

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorAug 7, 2009✓LawAug 7, 2009
SB 204 (2009)Became Law
relative to postsecondary educational assistance for New Hampshire national guard members and excluding certain entities that license software from the definition of private postsecondary career school.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Education Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0922s} (New Title) {1043s}

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorMay 15, 2009✓Law
SB 63-FN (2009)Died
relative to ensuring consumer access to care upon the termination of a participating provider.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Insurance

Senate Health and Human Services 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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–9 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✕HouseMay 20, 2009Governor✕LawMay 20, 2009
SB 82-FN (2009)Died
eliminating fees for plates and registration for certain veterans and authorizing purple heart special number plates for veterans on active duty.
Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0922s}(New Title)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration on Ought to Pass with Amendment{0922s}(New Title)

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration on the Committee Amendment (0922s)

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1049s}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✕HouseApr 29, 2009Governor✕LawApr 29, 2009
SB 98 (2009)Became Law
establishing a committee to study state regulations governing installation of boilers, pressure vessels, and related high performance HVAC equipment.
Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1024s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009