The Senate, Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The Senate took up 25 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 17
Votes Taken
6 roll calls26 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 187-FN-A (2011)Became Law
relative to the carry forward periods for the business enterprise tax credit against the business profits tax.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 5) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance 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 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 23, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 29, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2014
HB 248 (2011)Became Law
establishing a commission to study business regulations in New Hampshire.
Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1834s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2011-1914s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 20–4 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2011-1914s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2011-2000s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 17–7 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2011-2000s

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 1834s, 1914s, 2000s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJul 14, 2011✓Law
HB 316 (2011)Became Law
relative to penalties for failure to file a property tax inventory blank or for refusing inspection of property, and relative to the restoration of involuntary merger of lots or parcels.
Rep. Andrew Manuse (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 2011-1855s.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. James Forsythe (R - SD4).

In the record: Suspend Rule 3-7 to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1855s, 2/3 necessary

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 1855s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 24, 2011✓LawJul 24, 2011
HB 382 (2012)Became Law
relative to the maintenance of municipal public cemeteries.
Rep. Brian Seaworth (R - Merr 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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 390 (2011)Became Law
relative to the reinstatement and repeal of certain boards, commissions, councils, advisory committees, and task forces, and relative to the commission on the status of women.
Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1886s.

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 1886s, NT, 1970s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓Law
HB 409 (2011)Became Law
relative to planning board members.
Rep. Amy Perkins (R - Rock 14) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1857s.

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 1857s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 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 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 16, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 9, 2011✓LawAug 8, 2011
HB 541 (2011)Became Law
relative to ownership of property placed in trust qualifying for certain property tax exemptions and credits.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 7, 2011✓LawApr 1, 2011
HB 557-FN-A (2011)Died
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.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 5) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance 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 6, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011SenateMay 18, 2011Governor✕LawSep 7, 2011
HB 585 (2011)Became Law
proclaiming the third week of October as New Hampshire history week.
Rep. David Watters (D - Straf 4) House Legislative Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Memorials

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1854s.

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 1854s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 15, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
HB 589 (2011)Became Law
repealing written majority authorization for an employee organization to be certified as the exclusive representative of public employees in a bargaining unit.
Rep. William Smith (R - Rock 18) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 9, 2011✓LawAug 8, 2011
HB 590 (2011)Became Law
establishing a committee to review state participation in federal grant-in-aid programs.
Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1887s.

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 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 29, 2011✓LawJun 29, 2011
HB 603 (2011)Died
prohibiting public works projects and natural formations from being named in honor of any living elected, or formerly elected, official.
Rep. Steven Lindsey (D - Ches 3) House Public Works and Highways Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

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 15, 2011✕SenateMay 18, 2011Governor✕LawMay 18, 2011
HCR 11 (2011)Died
to urge the Congress of the United States to withdraw the membership of the United States from the United Nations so that the United States may retain its sovereignty and control over its own funds and military forces.
Rep. Norman Tregenza (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1884s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011SenateMay 18, 2011
HCR 12 (2011)Died
urging Congress to withdraw the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in accordance with Article 2205 of the agreement.
Rep. Norman Tregenza (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011SenateMay 18, 2011
HCR 27 (2011)Adopted
honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.
Rep. David Bettencourt (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

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

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

In the record: Suspend all Rules to allow consideration, 2/3 necessary

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓Introduced✓HouseMay 4, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011
HCR 6 (2011)Died
requiring the Congress of the United States of America to reaffirm its adherence to the Constitution of the United States regarding international agreements and treaties.
Rep. Carol Vita (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1885s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011SenateMay 18, 2011
SR 10 (2011)Adopted by Senate
honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R)

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedMay 18, 2011✓SenateMay 18, 2011