The Senate, Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The Senate took up 69 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 15
Votes Taken
15 roll calls, 1 division61 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 187-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to the state building code and establishing a committee to study the sale and installation of manufactured and modular homes and related consumer protections.
Rep. Kathleen Taylor (D - Graf 2) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs 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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1547s)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 26, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJul 13, 2009
HB 193-FN (2009)Became Law
establishing a fee for certification of reduced ignition propensity cigarettes.
Rep. John DeJoie (D - Merr 11) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

Senate Ways and Means 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 {1520s}

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 22, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 199 (2009)Became Law
relative to the warning accompanying a document tendered to settle bodily injury claims subject to certain automobile insurance coverage.
Rep. David Nixon (D - Hills 17) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 9, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 281-FN (2009)Became Law
increasing the maximum amount of debt or damages for small claims actions and requiring mediation for small claims actions exceeding $5,000 and establishing a fee for the cost of such mediation.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 9, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 293 (2009)Became Law
amending the Hampton Beach area commission.
Rep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development 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 {1556s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJul 13, 2009
HB 334-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to consumer credit and amending the St. Mary’s Bank Charter.
Rep. Tara Reardon (D - Merr 11) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Banking and Finance

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

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

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1566s) (New Title), (1602s)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 26, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓Law
HB 378-FN-A (2009)Became Law
relative to fees for methadone detoxification and maintenance programs.
Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 9) House Ways and Means Senate Health and Human Services

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 {1559s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJul 15, 2009
HB 384 (2009)Became Law
relative to forest management permitting in and near prime wetlands, waivers for work near prime wetlands, and utility maintenance work in any wetland.
Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1557s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawSep 11, 2009
HB 39-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to the authority of the state board for the licensing and regulation of plumbers.
Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 10) 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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1576s}

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 391 (2009)Became Law
authorizing the department of transportation to convey a portion of interstate highways to the bureau of turnpikes, redefining the eastern New Hampshire turnpike, providing for the maintenance and funding of a portion of the eastern New Hampshire turnpike, increasing the aggregate amount of bonds the state may issue, and authorizing the department of transportation to install open road tolling.
Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 11) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 18–6 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1554s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 30, 2009✓LawJun 30, 2009
HB 392-FN (2009)Became Law
establishing an on-premises cigar, beverage, and liquor license.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Liquor and Beer

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 21–3 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1629s

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 (1629s)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorAug 7, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 395 (2009)Became Law
requiring electric utilities to offer renewable energy source options, allowing the public utilities commission to make contingent grants and loans from the greenhouse gas emissions reduction fund, and relative to using the electricity distribution charge to fund conservation and load management.
Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 21) 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).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓Law
HB 407-FN (2009)Became Law
establishing a lobster and crab landing license, and increasing the fee for the nonresident commercial salt water license.
Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

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 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 9, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2009
HB 408-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to the regulation of physicians and physician assistants by the board of medicine.
Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22) 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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1574s} {1635s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 26, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2009
HB 420-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to the determination of gainful occupation for a group II member receiving an accidental disability retirement allowance from the retirement system.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) 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 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2009
HB 429-FN (2009)Died
relative to cider.
Rep. Claudia Chase (D - Hills 2) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Senate Ways and Means 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 {1567s} (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 26, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009Governor✕Law
HB 432-FN (2009)Died
relative to penalties for telephone harassment involving a number used to facilitate transportation of voters or otherwise to support voting or registering to vote.
Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Elections

Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✕SenateMay 13, 2009Governor✕LawMay 13, 2009
HB 441-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to CART providers and sign language interpreters, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 7) House Education Senate Education

Senate Education 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 (1506s)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJul 15, 2009
HB 464-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to certain duties of the department of administrative services and relative to credit card contracts for state agencies.
Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

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✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawSep 6, 2009
HB 471-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to willful concealment and fraudulent retail transactions.
Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 16) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary 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 {1630s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 473-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to water treatment plants and penalties for safe drinking water violations.
Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Judiciary Environment - Conservation

Senate Judiciary 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 (1563s)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 474-FN (2009)Became Law
prohibiting the trafficking in persons for the purposes of sexual or labor exploitation.
Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary 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 {1592s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 26, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 476-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to modifying the quorum requirement and relative to filing fees for eminent domain proceedings before the board of tax and land appeals.
Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 15, 2009✓LawJun 15, 2009
HB 481-FN-A (2009)Became Law
establishing a recreational saltwater license for taking finfish in coastal and estuarine waters.
Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Fish & Game

Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 19–5 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 15, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 530-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to inspection of public buildings for compliance with accessibility standards.
Rep. Trinka Russell (D - Rock 13) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Zoning and Planning

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection 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 {1550s} (New Title), {1631s} (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 532-FN (2009)Died
excluding extra or special duty pay from earnable compensation in the retirement system.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009✕SenateMay 13, 2009Governor✕LawMay 13, 2009
HB 538-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to penalties for water pollution.
Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Judiciary Environment - Conservation

Senate Judiciary 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 {1533s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 574-FN-LOCAL (2009)Died
authorizing liens for unpaid building code violations and requiring landlord agents for restricted rental property.
Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 10) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Housing

Senate Judiciary recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 15–9 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009SenateMay 13, 2009Governor✕LawOct 28, 2009
HB 587-FN (2010)Became Law
establishing an information and analysis center within the department of safety.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1571s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 19, 2010✓LawMay 19, 2010
HB 590-FN (2009)Died
relative to the retirement age for group II members.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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

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

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Am {1575s} {1616s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009Governor✕Law
HB 592-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to “adverse events” in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 19) 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 on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1498s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 598-FN (2010)Became Law
relative to the regulation of auctioneers by the state board of auctioneers.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateJan 6, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 601-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to claims for compensation from the victims' assistance fund.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 15) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary 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 {1531s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
HB 602-FN-A (2010)Died
relative to costs associated with cashing payroll checks.
Rep. Rip Holden (R - Hills 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✕SenateJan 13, 2010Governor✕LawJan 13, 2010
HB 608-FN (2009)Became Law
establishing a committee to oversee the design and construction of a public works employee memorial for public works employees who died in the course of performing public duties.
Rep. Alfred Lerandeau (D - Ches 6) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 15, 2009✓LawAug 14, 2009
HB 610-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to consumer protection from certain practices of mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, and mortgage loan originators and implementing the S.A.F.E. mortgage licensing act.
Rep. Tara Reardon (D - Merr 11) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Banking and Finance

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection 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. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1603s

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 {1551s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 30, 2009✓LawJul 31, 2009
HB 623 (2009)Became Law
making various changes to the election laws.
Rep. Dennis Fields (R - Belk 2) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Elections

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 on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1549s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 4, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawSep 13, 2009
HB 641-FN-LOCAL (2009)Became Law
relative to the determination of employer assessments for excess benefits paid by employers in the retirement system.
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 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 {1577s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓Law
HB 651-FN (2010)Became Law
relative to regulation of private investigative agencies and security services.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 655-FN (2009)Died
extending senior active status to judges over 70 years of age.
Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 23) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–9 on a division

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1535s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✕GovernorJul 31, 2009✕LawOct 28, 2009
HB 658-FN (2010)Interim Study
relative to housing assistance for recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Housing

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. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009SenateJan 21, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 667-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to misrepresenting the origin of a campaign call and relative to penalties for telephone harassment involving a number used to facilitate transportation of voters or otherwise to support voting or registering to vote.
Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) 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 Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1628s

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 {1496s} (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 4, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorAug 7, 2009✓Law
HB 690-FN (2009)Became Law
establishing a cold case homicide unit.
Rep. Peyton Hinkle (R - Hills 19) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary 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 {1532s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓Law
HB 90-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to the employment of veterans on Veterans' Day.
Rep. Frank Emiro (R - Rock 3) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Military & Veterans' Affairs

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection 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 Amendments (1570s)(1619s)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 13, 2009✓GovernorJun 22, 2009✓LawAug 21, 2009