The Senate, Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The Senate took up 35 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 10
Votes Taken
7 roll calls32 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.

CACR 5 (2011)Died
relating to the governor's power to reduce appropriations. Providing that the governor shall have line item reduction power of items in any bill making appropriations of money.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Ways and Means Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 19–5 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass, 3/5 necessary

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011HouseMay 4, 2011Voters
HB 188 (2011)Became Law
relative to division responsibility for road toll administration, hazardous waste transport, truck weight enforcement, and the international registration plan by the department of safety and relative to clerical support for the advisory board of fire control.
Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 11) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 15, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓GovernorApr 25, 2011✓LawApr 25, 2011
SB 100 (2011)Became Law
relative to the size limitations on OHRVs operating in Jericho Mountain state park.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0993s.

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 0993s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawJun 14, 2011
SB 107 (2011)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the effectiveness of criteria for establishing ATV and trail bike trails on state lands.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0994s.

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 0994s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 2, 2011✓LawJun 2, 2011
SB 123 (2011)Became Law
relative to notification if a person found incompetent to stand trial and civilly committed is released into the community.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
SB 125-FN-A (2011)Became Law
relative to the standards and burden of proof with respect to the business profits tax deduction for reasonable compensation attributable to owners of partnerships, limited liability companies, and sole proprietorships.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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 1158s

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 25, 2011✓LawJun 25, 2011
SB 126-FN (2011)Died
relative to net operating loss carryovers under the business profits tax.
Sen. Jim Luther (R - SD12) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 24–0 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 16–8 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011SenateMar 23, 2011HouseGovernor✕LawSep 7, 2011
SB 136-FN (2011)Died
relative to games of chance.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0999s.

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 0999s, 1147s

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011SenateMar 23, 2011HouseGovernor✕LawSep 7, 2011
SB 153-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the regulation of real estate appraisers by the New Hampshire real estate appraiser board.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawAug 6, 2012
SB 157-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to the division of weights and measures and fees for licensing weighing devices and the definition of service technician.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 19–5 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 16, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
SB 161-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to procedures for adoption of agency rules under the administrative procedures act.
Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1001s.

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 1001s

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
SB 171 (2011)Died
relative to prescription drug benefits for the treatment of pain.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Insurance

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0795s.

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 0795s

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✕HouseMay 25, 2011Governor✕LawMay 25, 2011
SB 176 (2011)Became Law
relative to marriage licenses.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Judiciary

The committee recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓Introduced✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
SB 180 (2011)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the availability of community supervision programs for prisoners released on probation or parole.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 2, 2011✓LawJun 2, 2011
SB 190 (2012)Died
relative to the duties and membership of the executive branch ethics committee.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Election Law Senate Executive Departments and Administration Elections

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0990s.

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 0990s

✓IntroducedFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✕HouseMay 30, 2012Governor✕LawMay 30, 2012
SB 41 (2012)Died
relative to enforcement of the timber tax and excavation tax by the department of revenue administration.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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 19, 2011✓SenateJan 25, 2012✕HouseApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawApr 25, 2012
SB 51 (2011)Became Law
relative to the establishment of an inter-departmental team to address issues concerning certain adults with developmental disabilities who may present a substantial risk to the community.
Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21) 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) with amendment 2011-0793s.

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 0793s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓LawSep 3, 2011
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.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

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 Amendments 0400s, 0450s

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
SB 63 (2011)Became Law
relative to the list of bail bondsmen and prohibiting law enforcement and corrections officers from indicating preferences for bail bond companies.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-0799s.

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 0799s

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓LawSep 3, 2011
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 Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✕HouseJun 1, 2011Governor✕LawJun 1, 2011
SB 93 (2011)Became Law
relative to pharmacist administration of vaccines.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) 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 2011-0794s.

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 0794s

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 27, 2011✓LawAug 26, 2011