The Senate, Wednesday, May 4, 2011

The Senate took up 52 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 15
Votes Taken
4 roll calls50 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 102 (2012)Became Law
relative to interagency information sharing by financial services regulators.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13) Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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

✓Introduced✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
HB 149 (2011)Became Law
designating segments of the Lamprey, North Branch, Pawtuckaway, North, Little, and Piscassic Rivers as protected rivers and exempting certain portions of the Lamprey River from the provisions of the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1367s.

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 1367s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawJun 7, 2011
HB 150 (2011)Became Law
relative to benefits of judicial branch employees who transfer from the judicial branch to state service in the executive branch or the legislative branch.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) 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✓HouseFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorMay 27, 2011✓LawJul 26, 2011
HB 168 (2011)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the juvenile delinquency and child in need of services statutes.
Rep. Patricia Dowling (R - Rock 5) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

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, 2011✓HouseFeb 9, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorMay 31, 2011✓LawMay 31, 2011
HB 178 (2011)Became Law
establishing a committee to study issues regarding Financial Resources Mortgage, Inc.
Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13) 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) with amendment 2011-1634s.

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 1634s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 2, 2011✓LawJun 2, 2011
HB 181 (2011)Died
permitting the charter of a city, town, or school district which is in statute to revert to the control of the voters.
Rep. Rick Watrous (D - Merr 12) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

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✓HouseFeb 9, 2011✕SenateMay 4, 2011Governor✕LawMay 4, 2011
HB 26-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to the definition of gross misconduct for purposes of unemployment compensation and relative to disqualification for unemployment benefits.
Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 2) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1581s.

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 1581s

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
HB 295 (2011)Became Law
relative to the use of long-term antibiotics for the treatment of Lyme disease.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6) 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 2011-1539s.

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 1539s, 1743s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 9, 2011✓LawJun 9, 2011
HB 30 (2011)Became Law
relative to qualifications for licensure by the board of veterinary medicine.
Rep. Tara Sad (D - Ches 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration Animals

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1635s.

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 1635s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawAug 6, 2011
HB 31 (2011)Became Law
relative to insurance payments for ambulance services and relative to coverage for the cost of testing for bone marrow donation.
Rep. Karen Umberger (R - Carr 1) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1584s.

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 1584s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
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 Finance 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 347 (2011)Became Law
exempting from nondisclosure the records of accidents involving and violations by county, city, and town employees and officials.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Judiciary Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1650s.

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 1650s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
HB 370 (2011)Died
making changes to the pupil safety and violence prevention act.
Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 27) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 23–0 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✕SenateMay 4, 2011Governor✕LawMay 4, 2011
HB 380 (2011)Died
exempting the commission on the status of men from repeal on June 30, 2011 and adding a duty to the commission.
Rep. William Smith (R - Rock 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1656s.

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 1656s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✕GovernorJul 13, 2011✕LawJan 4, 2012
HB 381 (2011)Became Law
authorizing net metering for micro-combined heat and power systems.
Rep. Robert Introne (R - Rock 3) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1660s.

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 1660s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
HB 387 (2012)Died
requiring providers of prepaid cellular telephone service to provide subscriber information to the enhanced 911 system.
Rep. Robin Read (D - Rock 16) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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 16, 2011✕SenateJan 18, 2012Governor✕LawJan 18, 2012
HB 418-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the use of open source software and open data formats by state agencies and relative to the adoption of a statewide information policy regarding open government data standards.
Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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, 2012✓GovernorMar 12, 2012✓LawMay 11, 2012
HB 424 (2011)Became Law
relative to surplus lines tax collection.
Rep. James Headd (R - Rock 3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1586s.

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 1586s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
HB 44 (2011)Became Law
designating segments of the Oyster River as a protected river and exempting certain portions of the Oyster River from the provisions of the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
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✓HouseFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 2, 2011✓LawJun 2, 2011
HB 461-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to repealing the authority for retirement system members to purchase service credit for certain out-of-state service.
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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 9, 2011✓LawAug 8, 2011
HB 489-FN (2011)Became Law
establishing a health information organization corporation.
Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Commerce Public and Mental Health

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1587s.

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

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1587s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓LawJul 5, 2011
HB 504-FN (2011)Became Law
licensing reverse distributors of drugs and requiring manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, service distributors, and brokers to report changes in ownership.
Rep. Frank Case (R - Rock 1) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

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, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorMay 31, 2011✓LawJul 30, 2011
HB 528-FN-LOCAL (2012)Died
requiring school districts to develop a facility maintenance and capital improvement program.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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 555 (2011)Became Law
relative to the designation of the Lower Exeter/Squamscott River as a protected river.
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 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorMay 31, 2011✓LawMay 31, 2011
HB 579 (2011)Became Law
exempting department of revenue administration guidelines from the right-to-know law and relative to the position of revenue counsel.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1583s.

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 1583s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
HB 632 (2012)Died
relative to labeling requirements for dispensing of drugs by automated pharmacy systems.
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 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 16, 2011✕SenateJan 18, 2012Governor✕LawJan 18, 2012
HB 635-FN-A (2011)Became Law
requiring the governor to consolidate certain agency functions and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1668s.

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

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

In the record: Recommit to Finance

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 16, 2011✓LawJun 16, 2011
HB 642-FN (2011)Became Law
requiring the departments of health and human services and administrative services to jointly issue a certain request for information.
Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

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, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawJun 14, 2011
HB 650-FN-LOCAL (2011)Became Law
authorizing a school district to call a special meeting in the event of changes in the amount of state education funding.
Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 27) House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1607s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 27, 2011✓Law
HB 89 (2011)Died
requiring the attorney general to join the lawsuit challenging the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Commerce

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1585s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011SenateMay 4, 2011Governor✕LawSep 7, 2011
SB 147-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to Medicaid managed care.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Ways and Means Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1564h, 1610h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendments #1564h and #1610h

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseApr 27, 2011✓GovernorJun 2, 2011✓LawJun 2, 2011
SB 3-FN-A-LOCAL (2011)Died
making comprehensive changes to the state retirement system.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1576h, 1710h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1576h (NT) and #1710h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseMay 4, 2011✕GovernorJun 15, 2011✕LawJan 4, 2012
SR 9 (2011)Adopted by Senate
requesting an opinion of the justices concerning the constitutionality of HB 89.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R)

Introduce (Admit the bill to the chamber)

Motion Passed: Resolution Introduced on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).

In the record: Introduction

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).

✓IntroducedMay 4, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011