The Senate, Thursday, January 21, 2010

The Senate took up 20 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 3
Votes Taken
3 roll calls18 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.

relative to fees for legal services rendered to workers' compensation claimants.

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 0178s

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 18, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 7, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
relative to challenges of voters.

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

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

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 0223s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✕GovernorFeb 12, 2010✕LawMay 19, 2010
relative to members of the general court participating in the state group health insurance plan.

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 24, 2009✕SenateJan 21, 2010Governor✕LawJan 21, 2010
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.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Referred to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 11, 2009SenateJan 21, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
establishing an information and analysis center within the department of safety.

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 0153s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 19, 2010✓LawMay 19, 2010
relative to regulation of private investigative agencies and security services.

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 0150s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseApr 8, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓GovernorJul 13, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 658-FN (2010)Interim Study
relative to housing assistance for recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Referred to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 25, 2009SenateJan 21, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
delaying the transfer of liquor enforcement to the department of safety and establishing a committee to study the administrative structure and adjudicative process at the liquor commission.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Local and Regulated Revenues 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 0181s, NT

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓HouseMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJul 2, 2010✓LawJul 2, 2010
SB 326 (2010)Became Law
relative to certain extensions for temporary plates.

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 0154s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓HouseApr 14, 2010✓GovernorJun 21, 2010✓LawAug 20, 2010
SB 364 (2010)Became Law
recognizing Canadian boating safety education certificates.

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 0155s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓HouseApr 14, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawMay 18, 2010
SB 376 (2010)Became Law
naming a bridge in honor of Joseph Sawtelle.

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 23–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0156s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓HouseApr 14, 2010✓GovernorAug 23, 2010✓LawAug 23, 2010
consolidating cemetery boards of trustees in Nashua.

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 0136s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓SenateJan 21, 2010✓HouseApr 21, 2010✓GovernorMay 18, 2010✓LawJul 17, 2010
relative to the creation of express trusts for payment of claims for materials and services rendered in building projects.

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection recommended Interim Study (IS).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009SenateJan 21, 2010HouseGovernor✕LawOct 13, 2010