The Senate, Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The Senate took up 31 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 13
Votes Taken
1 roll call30 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 132 (2011)Became Law
adopting and implementing the United States flag code.
Rep. Lynne Blankenbeker (R - Merr 11) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1416s.

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 1416s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 23, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorJun 6, 2011✓LawJun 6, 2011
HB 196 (2011)Became Law
relative to the certificates of completion of a basic hunter education program or bow hunter education program.
Rep. Dennis Reed (R - Merr 2) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources Fish & Game

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 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓LawJul 15, 2011
HB 33 (2011)Died
relative to the care of memorials in Franconia Notch state park.
Rep. Elaine Swinford (R - Belk 5) 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 2011-1440s.

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 1440s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011Governor✕Law
HB 386 (2011)Became Law
adding Granite State college to the university system of New Hampshire corporate charter and adding a student trustee from Granite State college to the university system board of trustees.
Rep. Jeffrey St. Cyr (R - Belk 5) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

Senate Education 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 20, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
HB 397 (2011)Became Law
relative to image display devices in motor vehicles.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1438s.

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, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 27, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawJun 7, 2011
HB 426 (2011)Became Law
adding certain entities to the unused prescription drug program.
Rep. Frank Case (R - Rock 1) 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 (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 27, 2011✓GovernorMay 27, 2011✓LawJul 26, 2011
HB 47 (2011)Became Law
relative to inactive license status for real estate brokers and salespersons and the use of limited electronic media.
Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 13) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1441s.

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 1441s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseFeb 15, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawAug 6, 2011
HB 474-FN (2011)Died
relative to freedom of choice on whether to join a labor union.
Rep. William Smith (R - Rock 18) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1403s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–8 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1403s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 15, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✕GovernorMay 11, 2011✕LawNov 30, 2011
HB 483-FN-LOCAL (2011)Became Law
relative to mosquito control.
Rep. Timothy Copeland (R - Rock 13) House Municipal and County Government Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1375s.

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 1375s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
HB 558 (2011)Became Law
relative to exchanging Haseltine Street in Plaistow for a section of NH 121A from the intersection of Haseltine and Main Streets to the border with Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 8) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation

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✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓LawJul 15, 2011
HB 609-FN (2011)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire circuit court to replace the current probate courts, district courts, and judicial branch family division..
Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 4) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Senate Judiciary 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 20, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
HB 71 (2011)Became Law
authorizing establishment of pharmaceutical drug take-back programs.
Rep. Chris Nevins (R - Rock 15) 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 2011-1374s.

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 5, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
HB 90 (2011)Became Law
relative to enforcement of the requirement of boaters to have a safe boater education certificate.
Rep. Peter Bolster (R - Belk 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1437s.

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 1437s

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 2, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorJun 8, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
HB 92 (2011)Became Law
relative to expiration of licenses issued by the board of foresters.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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 5, 2011✓HouseJan 26, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓LawJul 1, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment 1368h

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓Law
SB 66 (2011)Became Law
relative to nonresident tuition for motorcycle rider education.
Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Rausch Concurs with House Amendment 1399h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 16, 2011✓HouseApr 13, 2011✓GovernorMay 16, 2011✓LawJul 15, 2011