The Senate, Wednesday, February 23, 2011

The Senate took up 26 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 7
Votes Taken
1 roll call27 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.

SB 101 (2011)Died
requiring the Pettengill Road project in Londonderry to be added to the state's 10-year transportation improvement program.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✕SenateFeb 23, 2011HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 23, 2011
SB 102 (2011)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the effects of service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury suffered in the line of duty by members of the armed forces and veterans.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0296s.

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 0296s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓Law
SB 128-FN-A (2011)Became Law
establishing a committee to study sources of funding for the search and rescue operations of the fish and game department.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0397s.

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 0397s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawJun 7, 2011
SB 141-FN (2011)Died
requiring drivers who are residents of foreign countries to have insurance.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) Senate Commerce Motor Vehicles

Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✕SenateFeb 23, 2011HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 23, 2011
SB 144 (2011)Became Law
relative to approvals for site plans and subdivision of land.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Zoning and Planning

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0402s.

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 0402s

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 27, 2011✓LawJun 27, 2011
SB 158-FN (2011)Died
relative to the payment of state aid grants for water and wastewater for 2009 and 2010.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Finance Senate Finance Environment - Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✕HouseMay 25, 2011Governor✕LawMay 25, 2011
SB 173 (2011)Became Law
proclaiming January 24, 2012 as Granny D. Day.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration

The committee recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0357s.

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 0357s, 0370s, NT

✓Introduced✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseApr 27, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓LawJul 15, 2011
SB 20 (2011)Became Law
relative to shoreland protection permits.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0399s.

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 0399s

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawAug 6, 2011
SB 28 (2011)Became Law
establishing an exemption from the licensing requirements for nondepository first mortgage bankers and brokers for persons providing loans for certain seller-financed transactions.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Banking and Finance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0343s.

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 0343s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 27, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
SB 32 (2011)Became Law
relative to water withdrawals for snow making.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0398s.

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 0398s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawAug 6, 2011
SB 34-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to orders of notice in guardianship cases; relative to approvals of marriages for persons under 18 years of age by the judicial branch family division; and relative to the adjudicatory hearing date in child protection cases.
Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0301s.

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 0301s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 9, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓Law
SB 40 (2011)Died
making technical corrections to meals and rooms tax laws.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0362s.

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 19, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011Governor✕Law
SB 49 (2012)Became Law
relative to tip pooling arrangements.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce 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. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).

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 0472s

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012✓GovernorMay 23, 2012✓LawJul 22, 2012
SB 53-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to the definition of nursing and the nursing assistant registry administered by the board of nursing.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Ways and Means Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0400s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
SB 64 (2011)Became Law
removing the oath requirement for class B misdemeanor criminal complaints filed by police officers.
Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0300s.

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 0300s

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 28, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
SB 72-FN (2011)Died
establishing a comprehensive cancer plan fund.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0304s.

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 0304s

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✕HouseJun 1, 2011Governor✕LawJun 1, 2011
SB 81-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to powers and duties of commissioners of executive branch agencies, and relative to the extension of the expired term of a commissioner or agency head.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0401s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 19–5 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 0401s

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 0401s, NT, 0475s

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawAug 6, 2011
SB 90 (2011)Died
directing the legislative oversight committee to study the consolidation of school administrative units.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0387s.

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 0387s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011Governor✕Law
SB 95 (2011)Died
establishing a commission to study youth sports concussions and other concussions received while at school.
Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5) House Education Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0295s.

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 0295s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✕HouseMay 25, 2011Governor✕LawMay 25, 2011