The Senate, Wednesday, June 3, 2009

The Senate took up 95 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 18
Votes Taken
21 roll calls, 1 division93 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 1-A (2009)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2011.
Rep. Marjorie Smith (D) Senate Finance

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

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

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2046s

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

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2049s

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

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2051s

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

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2050s

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

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2065s

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1994s}, {2057s}, {2065s}

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 30, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2009
HB 102 (2009)Became Law
relative to the rivers management and protection program, establishing the volunteer river assessment program, and naming the bridge at the intersection of NH route 12A and NH route 123 in Alstead the Alstead Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 2) 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).

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

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

Moved by Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014s

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 {1983s}, (New Title), {2014s}, (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 12, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓Law
HB 118 (2009)Became Law
relative to periodic payments of judgments, relative to informational filings by pooled risk management programs, and repealing a provision regarding trial de novo in the superior court for violations of securities laws.
Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16) 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 {1982s}, (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 4, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 29, 2009✓Law
HB 131 (2009)Became Law
relative to the juvenile justice advisory board.
Rep. Edward Moran (R - Hills 18) House Children and Family Law 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 {1919s}

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJul 29, 2009
HB 157 (2009)Became Law
relative to library patron records and making a technical correction relative to the law library revolving fund.
Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 17) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Senate Judiciary 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 {2054s}, (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 4, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓Law
HB 174-FN (2010)Died
establishing a performance measurement system for state agencies.
Rep. Edward Moran (R - Hills 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill 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 7, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✕SenateJan 21, 2010Governor✕LawJan 21, 2010
HB 2-FN-A-LOCAL (2009)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.
Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

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

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

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2053s

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

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2002s

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

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2052s

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

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2048s

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

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2047s

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration on Floor Amendment {2034s}

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1996s}, {2058s}, {2066s}

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 30, 2009✓Law
HB 216-FN (2010)Became Law
relative to fees for legal services rendered to workers' compensation claimants.
Rep. David Nixon (D - Hills 17) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Employment

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 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 229 (2009)Became Law
clarifying the eligibility requirements for class IV renewable energy generating facilities and relative to renewable energy certificates.
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).

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 {1988s}, (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 4, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 10, 2009✓LawJun 10, 2009
HB 230 (2010)Became Law
relative to the definition of abuse in domestic violence cases.
Rep. David Nixon (D - Hills 17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary 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✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateJan 27, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 239-LOCAL (2009)Became Law
relative to establishing a municipal bond rescission process, authorizing governing bodies to call a special meeting to consider reduction or rescission of appropriations, and clarifying special procedures enabling towns to respond appropriately to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Rep. Suzanne Laliberte (D - Graf 10) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public and Municipal 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 2041s

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 2056s

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

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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1956s}, (New Title), {2068s}, (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseFeb 12, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓Law
HB 25-FN-A (2009)Became Law
making appropriations for capital improvements.
Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 11) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget State Government

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 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1981s}

✓IntroducedMar 4, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJun 30, 2009✓Law
HB 295 (2009)Became Law
relative to mental health treatment for members of the armed forces and veterans convicted of crimes.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 296-FN-A (2009)Became Law
increasing fees and transferring funds related to oil discharge prevention and cleanup, and authorizing an oil fund performance audit.
Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 19) House Ways and Means Senate Finance Environment - Conservation

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 1967s

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 {1967s}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
HB 297 (2009)Became Law
relative to the adoption of agency forms under the administrative procedures act and relative to the notice of the expedited repeal of rules.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) 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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1882s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
HB 314-LOCAL (2010)Died
relative to the assessment of certain costs associated with proposed large groundwater withdrawals from wells.
Rep. Mary Allen (R - Rock 11) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Environment - Administration

Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development 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✓HouseMar 24, 2009SenateJan 27, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 319 (2009)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the Concord Union school district charter.
Rep. Jessie Osborne (D - Merr 12) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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 {1961s}, (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
HB 321 (2009)Became Law
delaying the effective date of 2008 SB 342-FN-LOCAL, relative to workforce housing, and authorizing an appropriations reduction by the union school district of Keene.
Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 3) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Housing

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 {1954s}, (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJul 8, 2009
HB 322 (2009)Became Law
relative to the minimum age required to purchase fireworks.
Rep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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 {1901s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
HB 330 (2009)Became Law
relative to life, accident, and health insurance.
Rep. James Headd (R - Rock 3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

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 {1861s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 14, 2009
HB 335 (2009)Died
relative to the state retiree health plan commission.
Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 1) 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 {1923s}, (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 4, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009Governor✕Law
HB 360 (2010)Died
relative to members of the general court participating in the state group health insurance plan.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9) House Legislative Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

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✓HouseMar 24, 2009✕SenateJan 21, 2010Governor✕LawJan 21, 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).

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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1922s}, (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓Law
HB 40 (2009)Became Law
relative to the reporting of hospital infections.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9) House Executive Departments and Administration 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 {1872s}, (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
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 Finance 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 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 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1964s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 26, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009Governor✕Law
HB 446 (2010)Died
defining "unnecessary hardship" for purposes of zoning variances.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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✓HouseMar 11, 2009✕SenateJan 27, 2010Governor✕LawJan 27, 2010
HB 45 (2009)Became Law
relative to the water supply land conservation program.
Rep. Susan Kepner (D - Rock 15) 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 {1986s}(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 12, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
HB 452 (2009)Became Law
designating segments of the Ammonoosuc River into the rivers management and protection program, relative to the consideration of riparian rights in the establishment of instream flows, and relative to an exemption from terrain alteration permitting requirements.
Rep. Scott Merrick (D - Coos 2) 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 {1984s}, (New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawSep 13, 2009
HB 514 (2010)Interim Study
establishing a New Hampshire other post-employment benefits (OPEB) trust and enabling political subdivisions to create or participate in OPEB trusts.
Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 1) 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✓HouseMar 11, 2009SenateJan 21, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 519 (2009)Became Law
relative to supervision of state employees who are related by birth or marriage.
Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22) 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)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1886s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
HB 520 (2009)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the death penalty in New Hampshire.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid On Table

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

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1985s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJul 29, 2009
HB 534 (2009)Became Law
relative to the selection of members of zoning boards of adjustment.
Rep. Timothy Butterworth (D - Ches 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

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 {1958s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓LawJan 1, 2010
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 Finance 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✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 19, 2010✓LawMay 19, 2010
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 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 {1798s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 9, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawSep 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 Finance 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✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 30, 2009✓LawJul 31, 2009
HB 621 (2010)Became Law
relative to establishing procedures for identifying criminal defendants who may have a mental illness.
Rep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Senate Judiciary 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✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJan 27, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓Law
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 29, 2009✓Law
HB 680 (2009)Became Law
making technical changes in the insurance laws.
Rep. James Headd (R - Rock 3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

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 {1868s}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓Law
HB 686 (2010)Died
relative to complaint procedures in cases before the commission for human rights.
Rep. Melanie Levesque (D - Hills 5) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Discrimination

Senate Judiciary 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✓HouseMar 25, 2009✕SenateJan 27, 2010Governor✕LawJan 27, 2010
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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009✓SenateMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJun 3, 2009✓Law
HB 96 (2009)Became Law
correcting certain references relating to municipal growth management, and allowing certain replacement structures to qualify for the community revitalization tax relief incentive.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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 {2067s},(New Title)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 4, 2009✓SenateJun 3, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓Law
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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment {1393h}, (New Title); Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 25, 2009✓HouseMay 6, 2009✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓LawJul 31, 2009
SB 119 (2009)Became Law
relative to certain health coverage.
Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment {1497h}, (New Title); Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 18, 2009✓House✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓LawSep 29, 2009
SB 131 (2009)Became Law
relative to state hiring of veterans.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Executive Departments and Administration Military & Veterans' Affairs

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment {1608h}; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 18, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawSep 13, 2009
SB 133-FN (2009)Became Law
eliminating plate fees for purple heart special number plates and Pearl Harbor survivor special number plates and authorizing purple heart special number plates for veterans on active duty.
Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment {1344h}, (New Title); Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 12, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorAug 7, 2009✓LawAug 7, 2009
SB 135-FN (2009)Became Law
increasing snowmobile registration fees, OHRV dealer and rental agency registration fees, agent’s fee for OHRVs and snowmobiles, and the penalty for an unregistered snowmobile.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Ways and Means Housing

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment {1490h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 18, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
SB 14 (2009)Became Law
relative to the governing boards of allied health professionals.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Cilley Concurs with House Amendment {1363h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 4, 2009✓HouseMay 6, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawSep 11, 2009
SB 142 (2009)Became Law
relative to registration of criminal offenders and relative to involuntary commitment of sexually violent predators.
Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment {1456h}; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓Law
SB 156 (2009)Became Law
relative to the commission to study the creation of an animal care worker classification.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Cilley Concurs with House Amendment {1457h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateApr 1, 2009✓HouseMay 6, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
SB 160-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to benefits of dependents of a retirement system member who is killed or dies in the performance of duty.
Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Cilley Concurs with House Amendment {1360h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 4, 2009✓HouseApr 29, 2009✓GovernorAug 21, 2009✓LawOct 20, 2009
SB 182-FN-A (2009)Became Law
establishing a committee to study business tax credits.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment {1441h}; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2009✓SenateApr 1, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 15, 2009✓LawJul 15, 2009
SB 188 (2009)Became Law
relative to establishing a commission to study hospital billing practices of health care providers.
Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment {1505h}

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
SB 22-FN (2009)Became Law
relative to criminal mischief committed against natural geological formations which have been designated as natural landmarks.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment {1332h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJul 13, 2009
SB 31-FN (2009)Became Law
establishing the Candia District Court and the Manchester District Court as judicial branch family division sites and relative to the Dover-Somersworth-Durham district court.
Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment {1586h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 4, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJul 8, 2009
SB 42 (2009)Became Law
establishing a hospice benefit under the state Medicaid plan.
Sen. Peggy Gilmour (D - SD12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Sgambati Concurs with House Amendment {1357h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 12, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJul 8, 2009
SB 46 (2009)Became Law
relative to group life insurance.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Insurance

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment {1391h}; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 4, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2009
SB 49 (2009)Became Law
relative to the board of barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Cilley Concurs with House Amendment {1284h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 18, 2009✓HouseApr 22, 2009✓GovernorJul 13, 2009✓LawJul 1, 2009
SB 5 (2009)Became Law
prohibiting retailers from disclosing private customer information to foreign states in connection with the collection of certain sales and use taxes.
Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment {1474h}

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 2009✓SenateApr 8, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 9, 2009✓LawJul 9, 2009
SB 51 (2009)Became Law
requiring confidentiality of jurors' addresses and the file in an involuntary admission proceeding.
Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment {1526h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 4, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓Law
SB 52 (2009)Became Law
making technical corrections to laws relative to courts and court procedures.
Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment {1313h}; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✓HouseMay 6, 2009✓GovernorJul 31, 2009✓Law
SB 58 (2009)Became Law
relative to the use of alternating flashing lights on highway maintenance vehicles.
Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Letourneau Concurs with House Amendment {1278h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 4, 2009✓HouseApr 22, 2009✓GovernorJul 8, 2009✓LawJul 8, 2009
SB 60 (2009)Became Law
establishing a commission to study water infrastructure sustainability funding.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment {1327h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 18, 2009✓HouseApr 22, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
SB 80 (2009)Became Law
establishing a committee to study requiring health insurance coverage for services provided by athletic trainers.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment {1432h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateMar 11, 2009✓HouseMay 20, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009
SB 95 (2009)Became Law
relative to criminal records checks for certain employees and volunteers.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Sgambati Concurs with House Amendment {1329h}

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateFeb 12, 2009✓HouseApr 22, 2009✓GovernorJul 16, 2009✓LawJul 16, 2009