The Senate, Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The Senate took up 55 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
1 roll call55 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 1158 (2010)Became Law
changing the name of the institutional review board to the vital records privacy board for health-related research.
Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorMay 25, 2010✓LawJul 24, 2010
HB 1159 (2010)Became Law
relative to the classification of snowmobile trails maintenance vehicles.
Rep. Dennis Reed (R - Merr 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Fish & Game

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorMay 25, 2010✓LawJul 24, 2010
HB 1166 (2010)Became Law
relative to procurement procedures of the director of plant and property management, and relative to approval of design build projects.
Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16) House Public Works and Highways Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

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 1374s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawAug 27, 2010
HB 1171 (2010)Died
repealing the prohibitions on Sunday business activities.
Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 8) 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 Amendments 1544s, 1559s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 3, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕Law
HB 1174 (2010)Became Law
relative to terms for appointed town officials and relative to pay for members of park or recreation commissions.
Rep. Jessie Osborne (D - Merr 12) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

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 1551s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseJan 27, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawAug 27, 2010
HB 1177 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study education and career development programs for youths and young adults in the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) 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 1540s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 8, 2010✓LawJul 8, 2010
HB 1201 (2010)Died
including loaded muzzleloaders in the prohibition of hunting from a vehicle.
Rep. Lyle Bulis (R - Graf 1) 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 with Amendment (OTPA).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 1208 (2010)Became Law
relative to rebate exemptions.
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 1560s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorMay 25, 2010✓LawJul 24, 2010
HB 1251 (2010)Became Law
relative to the sale and transfer procedures for shutdown emissions credits.
Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 7) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

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 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 9, 2010✓LawJun 9, 2010
HB 1266 (2010)Became Law
relative to notification requirements for lowering the water level of a lake or pond.
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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 9, 2010✓LawAug 8, 2010
HB 1269 (2010)Became Law
relative to the operation of OHRVs and snowmobiles adjacent to public highways.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) House Transportation 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 Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawSep 4, 2010
HB 1271 (2010)Became Law
establishing a task force on work and family.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services 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 1372s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawJul 6, 2010
HB 1304 (2010)Became Law
extending legislative study committees and commissions.
Rep. Barbara Shaw (D - Hills 16) House Legislative Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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 1371s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 10, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawJun 14, 2010
HB 1335 (2010)Died
establishing a local option to authorize the governing body to set the interest rate on late and delinquent property tax payments, subsequent payments, and other unpaid taxes.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Local and Regulated Revenues Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 18, 2010✕SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕LawApr 28, 2010
HB 1337 (2010)Became Law
relative to the requirement for public forums for the assessing standards board and the equalization standards board and relative to disciplinary sanctions for assessing officials.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Executive Departments and Administration 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 1412s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓Law
HB 1361 (2010)Died
relative to procedures for notification of parole hearings.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 1684s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕Law
HB 1367-FN (2010)Died
relative to political advertising and campaign expenditures and contributions by business organizations and labor unions.
Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Elections

Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs 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. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕LawOct 13, 2010
HB 1374 (2010)Became Law
relative to the prohibition against participation in a national identification card system.
Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 17) House Transportation Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Motor Vehicles

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseFeb 3, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 26, 2010✓LawSep 24, 2010
HB 1387 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the need for supportive housing for homeless veterans.
Rep. Shannon Chandley (D - Hills 6) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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 1490s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 14, 2010✓LawJun 14, 2010
HB 1419 (2010)Became Law
naming a bridge across the Connecticut River from Hinsdale, New Hampshire to Brattleboro, Vermont, informally known as the Hinsdale Bridge, the Anna Hunt Marsh Bridge.
Rep. Steven Lindsey (D - Ches 3) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Memorials

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 8, 2010✓LawSep 6, 2010
HB 1422 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the establishment of a department of natural resources.
Rep. Patricia McMahon (D - Merr 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 10, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorMay 19, 2010✓LawMay 19, 2010
HB 1429 (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the inclusion of universal design requirements in the state building code.
Rep. Patricia McMahon (D - Merr 3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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 1530s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 17, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 1, 2010✓LawJun 1, 2010
HB 1450 (2010)Became Law
relative to the designation of a portion of the Cocheco River as a protected river.
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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 17, 2010✓LawJun 17, 2010
HB 1495 (2010)Became Law
relative to approval of chartered public schools from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and relative to the renewal term for a chartered public school.
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 1352s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJul 6, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1526 (2010)Became Law
requiring the department of health and human services to establish a methodology for determining certain high cost long-term care cases.
Rep. Kate Miller (D - Belk 3) 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).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 1, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 1534 (2010)Became Law
relative to the issuance of air permits and certain fees relative to air permits.
Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 7) House Science, Technology and Energy 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 1558s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 21, 2010✓LawJun 21, 2010
HB 1572-FN (2010)Became Law
establishing a committee to study certification or licensing of integrated residential communities.
Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Peggy Gilmour (D - SD12).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 13, 2010✓GovernorJun 28, 2010✓LawJun 28, 2010
HB 1609-FN (2010)Became Law
relative to current use and the land use change tax.
Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development

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. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 1, 2010✓LawApr 1, 2010
HB 1686 (2010)Became Law
relative to juvenile diversion programs.
Rep. Gilman Shattuck (D - Hills 1) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Children

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 1539s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2010✓HouseMar 3, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010✓GovernorJun 17, 2010✓LawJan 1, 2011
HB 213-FN (2010)Became Law
requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.
Rep. Melanie Levesque (D - Hills 5) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection 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. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2009✓HouseFeb 17, 2010✓SenateMay 5, 2010✓GovernorJul 7, 2010✓LawAug 6, 2010
HB 299 (2010)Died
prohibiting banks from requiring fingerprints in order to complete a banking transaction.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 5) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Banking and Finance

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseJan 6, 2010✕SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕LawApr 28, 2010
HB 626-FN (2010)Died
relative to voter identification.
Rep. David Boutin (R - Merr 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 Failed on a voice vote

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 1504s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2009✓HouseMar 24, 2010✓SenateApr 28, 2010Governor✕Law