The Senate, Wednesday, May 27, 2009

The Senate took up 50 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 17
Votes Taken
3 roll calls53 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 113 (2009)Became Law
extending the moratorium on nursing home beds and rehabilitation beds.
Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1) 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 {1692s}

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJul 29, 2009
HB 143 (2010)Died
relative to procedures for requesting a change of school for a child.
Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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 7, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✕SenateJan 13, 2010Governor✕LawJan 13, 2010
HB 149 (2009)Became Law
relative to benefit eligibility of certain members of the city of Manchester employees' contributory retirement system.
Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 13) 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✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJul 8, 2009
HB 167 (2009)Became Law
relative to the guidelines for revaluations used by the assessing standards board and the adoption of rules for disciplinary standards for assessing officials, and relative to bingo games.
Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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 {1911s} (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓Law
HB 171 (2009)Became Law
establishing a commission to evaluate mental health courts and establish standards for the operation of mental health courts.
Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22) 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 on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1752s}

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJul 29, 2009
HB 186 (2009)Became Law
relative to rulemaking concerning rafts on public waters and prohibiting the rental of a motorized watercraft to a person who does not have a certificate of boating safety education.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Housing

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation 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. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 214 (2009)Became Law
establishing a committee to study health care services in correctional facilities and the issue of access to inmates by medical care, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment providers.
Rep. Joan Schulze (D - Hills 26) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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 {1756s}

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓Law
HB 226-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to the lead paint poisoning law.
Rep. Robert Bridgham (D - Carr 2) 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).

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

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1898s

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 {1693s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 4, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓Law
HB 251 (2009)Became Law
relative to the state registry of founded reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults.
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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJul 13, 2009
HB 252 (2009)Became Law
relative to state agency rulemaking concerning expiring administrative rules and relative to electronic filing.
Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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 (1634s)(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓Law
HB 253 (2009)Became Law
relative to the Gunstock area commission.
Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5) 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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1657s)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawSep 27, 2009
HB 265 (2009)Became Law
relative to proving qualifications 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).

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 (1706s)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 292 (2009)Became Law
relative to financial disclosures, lobbyist registrations and statements, prohibited gifts, and executive branch volunteers.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House Election Law Senate Election Law and 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 on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1699s)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 12, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawSep 13, 2009
HB 317 (2009)Became Law
relative to conditional approval of nonpublic schools, residency requirements for grants under the New Hampshire incentive program, and scholarships for orphans of veterans.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) 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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1606s)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawSep 27, 2009
HB 332 (2009)Became Law
establishing a commission to study school discipline.
Rep. Barbara Shaw (D - Hills 16) 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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1605s)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓LawJul 31, 2009
HB 342 (2009)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the juvenile court diversion law.
Rep. Gilman Shattuck (D - Hills 1) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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 (1753s)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJul 29, 2009
HB 350 (2009)Became Law
prohibiting the sale and distribution of household cleaning products containing phosphorus.
Rep. Suzanne Gottling (D - Sull 3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Conservation

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 8, 2009✓HouseMar 26, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2010
HB 36 (2009)Became Law
relative to the purchase of information technology by state agencies.
Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16) 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 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 4, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawSep 6, 2009
HB 411 (2009)Died
relative to the safety of retirement accounts.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6) 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 8, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009SenateMay 27, 2009Governor✕LawOct 28, 2009
HB 443 (2009)Died
relative to underground storage facility operator training and relative to requirements for guaranteed price plans and prepaid contracts for petroleum.
Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 19) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

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 (1766s)(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✕GovernorJul 16, 2009✕LawOct 28, 2009
HB 450 (2010)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program.
Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 18) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Transportation and Highways

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

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 4, 2009✓SenateJan 13, 2010✓GovernorFeb 1, 2010✓LawApr 2, 2010
HB 501 (2009)Became Law
relative to recovery of assistance by the department of health and human services.
Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 7) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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. Peggy Gilmour (D - SD12).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorAug 7, 2009✓LawOct 6, 2009
HB 513 (2009)Became Law
establishing a citizen-funded election task force.
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 1895s

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 (1698s)(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 4, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
HB 613 (2009)Died
establishing a committee to study the advantages and disadvantages of state acquisition of the remaining rail corridors.
Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 3) 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. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19).

In the record: Remove From Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✕SenateMay 27, 2009Governor✕LawMay 27, 2009
HB 614 (2009)Became Law
relative to domicile of students for voting purposes and relative to absentee ballot application forms.
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).

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 (1613s)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawSep 27, 2009
HB 688 (2009)Became Law
relative to the chartered public school approval process and relative to open enrollment schools.
Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) 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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1718s)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
HB 73 (2009)Became Law
affirming religious freedom protections with regard to marriage and prohibiting the establishment of civil unions on or after January 1, 2010.
Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed 14–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2).

In the record: accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJun 3, 2009✓Law
HB 76 (2009)Became Law
establishing a permanent commission to study recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board and relative to the New Hampshire rail transit authority.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation 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 {1773s} (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 12, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJul 8, 2009
HB 78 (2009)Became Law
relative to the interbranch criminal and juvenile justice council, appointing an additional member to the interagency coordinating council for women offenders, and reducing the quorum requirement for the oversight commission on motor vehicle fines.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) 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 (1660s)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009✓SenateMay 27, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓Law