The Senate, Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Senate took up 49 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 12
Votes Taken
4 roll calls47 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 136-FN (2011)Died
repealing the uniform athlete agents act.
Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 9, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011Governor✕Law
HB 155 (2011)Became Law
relative to permits to conduct raffles.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1266s.

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 1266s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 9, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 27, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
HB 185-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to determining bargaining units for purposes of public employee collective bargaining.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Employment

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1360s.

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

Motion Failed 7–17 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1360s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 15, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 9, 2011✓LawJul 8, 2011
HB 231-FN (2011)Died
relative to payment of medical benefits for state retirees, their spouses, and dependents.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✕SenateApr 13, 2011Governor✕LawApr 13, 2011
HB 27 (2011)Became Law
relative to the classification of rivers, de minimis impact work in designated rivers, and protected instream flows, and extending the time for septage and sludge land application restrictions.
Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 9, 2011✓LawMay 9, 2011
HB 278 (2011)Became Law
setting the natural mean high water mark of Ossipee Lake.
Rep. Mark McConkey (R - Carr 3) 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 2011-1224s.

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 1224s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 23, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 27, 2011✓LawJul 26, 2011
HB 339-FN-A (2011)Became Law
allowing the state veterinarian to employ a meat inspection services administrator and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 11) House Executive Departments and Administration 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, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 6, 2011✓LawAug 5, 2011
HB 36-FN-LOCAL (2011)Died
reducing the fee for copies of birth certificates.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseFeb 23, 2011SenateApr 13, 2011Governor✕LawSep 7, 2011
HB 369 (2011)Died
relative to withdrawal from a school administrative unit or an authorized regional enrollment area school.
Rep. Thomas Howard (R - Sull 2) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011SenateApr 13, 2011Governor✕LawSep 7, 2011
HB 439-FN-LOCAL (2012)Died
relative to claiming an invasive species as a habitat.
Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Energy and Natural Resources 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 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✕SenateJan 18, 2012Governor✕LawJan 18, 2012
HB 444-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to the commemoration of General John Stark Day.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1361s.

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 1361s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓LawJul 15, 2011
HB 457-FN (2011)Died
reducing the interest rate on late and delinquent property tax payments, subsequent payments, and other unpaid taxes.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Municipal and County Government 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, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✕SenateApr 13, 2011Governor✕LawApr 13, 2011
HB 464-FN (2011)Became Law
requiring the transfer of certain retirement system group II special account funds to the state annuity accumulation fund.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1370s.

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 1370s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 11, 2011✓LawMay 11, 2011
HB 491-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to divestiture of retirement system assets relating to Sudan.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 9, 2011✓LawMay 9, 2011
HB 542-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to exceptions for objectionable material in public school courses.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 13) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 17–7 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✕GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
HB 55 (2011)Became Law
adding members to the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.
Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2011-1225s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-1225s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseFeb 9, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 27, 2011✓LawMay 27, 2011
HB 622 (2011)Became Law
relative to adjustments to the semi-annual and quarterly collection of property taxes in towns and cities.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1268s.

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 1268s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJul 13, 2011
HB 67 (2011)Died
expanding the duties of the school administrative unit oversight committee.
Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1312s.

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 1312s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseFeb 9, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011Governor✕Law
HB 70 (2011)Became Law
relative to changes to town charters.
Rep. Phyllis Katsakiores (R - Rock 5) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1265s.

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 1265s

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseFeb 9, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 27, 2011✓LawJul 26, 2011
HJR 3 (2011)Became Law
prohibiting the implementation of certain rules of the board of mental health practice regarding misconduct investigation.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 9, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 9, 2011✓LawMay 9, 2011