The Senate, Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The Senate took up 42 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 18
Votes Taken
5 roll calls40 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 119 (2011)Died
relative to agency membership on the information technology council.
Rep. Charles Townsend (D - Graf 10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-2038s.

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 2038s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseJan 26, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011Governor✕Law
HB 173 (2011)Became Law
relative to service of process on commercial tenants.
Rep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 27) House Judiciary Senate Commerce Housing

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1979s.

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 1979s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 9, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 27, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
HB 191 (2011)Became Law
relative to the community mental health system.
Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 11) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-2042s.

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 2042s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 27, 2011✓Law
HB 25-FN-A (2011)Became Law
making appropriations for capital improvements.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget State Government

Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1942s.

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 1942s

✓IntroducedMar 2, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓Law
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
HB 299-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to the method of financing for the judicial retirement plan.
Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 4) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMay 11, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJul 13, 2011
HB 322 (2011)Became Law
relative to occupancy fees charged by manufactured housing park owners.
Rep. J. David Knox (R - Carr 4) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Housing

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-1980s.

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 1980s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
HB 329-FN (2011)Became Law
requiring parental notification before abortions may be performed on unemancipated minors.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 11) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2011-2052s

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2011-2052s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2011-2170s

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2011-2170s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✕GovernorJun 15, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011Governor✕Law
HB 337-FN-LOCAL (2011)Became Law
amending the calculation and distribution of adequate education grants, repealing fiscal capacity disparity aid, and providing stabilization grants to certain municipalities.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9) House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform Senate Finance Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-2023s.

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 2023s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓Law
HB 355 (2011)Became Law
enabling state and local fire and building officials to issue citations for violations of certain fire safety rules and licensing violations for gas fitters, electricians, and plumbers.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2011-2040s.

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 2040s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 27, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMay 4, 2011✕GovernorJul 13, 2011✕LawJan 4, 2012
HB 392 (2011)Became Law
clarifying responsibilities of the division of homeland security and emergency management, and expanding responsibilities of the advisory committee on emergency preparedness and security.
Rep. Brian Rhodes (D - Hills 22) 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 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateApr 20, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
HB 508-FN (2012)Died
establishing a performance measurement system for state agencies.
Rep. Edward Moran (R - Hills 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Finance 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✕SenateMay 23, 2012Governor✕LawMay 23, 2012
HB 540-FN (2011)Died
relative to motor vehicle inspections.
Rep. Keith Murphy (R - Hills 18) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

that the Senate Rules be Suspended in order to allow HB 540-FN to be reported out of Transportation Committee as the committee acted after the Senate Deadline, 2/3 necessary

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 17, 2011✕SenateMay 25, 2011Governor✕LawMay 25, 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateApr 13, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJul 13, 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 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 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawJun 14, 2011
HCR 19 (2011)Died
affirming States' powers based on the Constitution for the United States and the Constitution of New Hampshire.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled 20–4 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011SenateMay 25, 2011
HCR 22 (2011)Adopted
declaring that although a trademarked name may include a New Hampshire geographic location such as “Mount Washington,” no single business, firm, or association shall have sole authority or exclusive use of the name of such geographic location.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Commerce

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011
HCR 9 (2011)Adopted
urging the President and Congress to address the privacy, constitutional, safety, and religious freedom concerns presented by advanced imaging technology employed by the Transportation Security Agency at the nation’s airports.
Rep. Jennifer Coffey (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 2011-2021s.

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateMay 25, 2011
HJR 4 (2011)Died
prohibiting the implementation of certain rules of the board of medicine.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Tom De Blois (R - SD18).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedMar 31, 2011✓HouseMay 4, 2011SenateMay 25, 2011Governor✕LawSep 7, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1683h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment #1683h; NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawJun 14, 2011
SB 116 (2011)Became Law
relative to the manufactured housing installation standards board and relative to the definition of a modular building.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Housing

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1573h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1573h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 16, 2011✓HouseMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawJun 14, 2011
SB 148-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to health insurance coverage.
Sen. Tom De Blois (R - SD18) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1431h; NT, Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 9, 2011✓HouseMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJul 14, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
SB 156-FN-LOCAL (2011)Became Law
authorizing retail vehicle dealers to act as agents of the division of motor vehicles for vehicle registrations and title applications.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Motor Vehicles

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1534h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1534h

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseApr 27, 2011✓GovernorJun 15, 2011✓LawJun 15, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1442h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1442h

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
SB 33-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to retired state employee contributions for medical benefits costs.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1505h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 9, 2011✓HouseMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
SB 42 (2011)Became Law
relative to the declaration of consideration for purposes of the real estate transfer tax.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1350h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment #1350h

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 16, 2011✓HouseApr 27, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
SB 56-FN (2011)Became Law
authorizing the department of revenue administration to accept credit card and debit card payments of taxes.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1837h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment #1837h

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 14, 2011✓LawAug 13, 2011
SB 89 (2011)Became Law
relative to employee leasing companies and establishing a study committee on the procurement of health insurance by employee leasing companies.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1479h; NT, Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 9, 2011✓HouseMay 4, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓Law
SB 90 (2011)Died
directing the legislative oversight committee to study the consolidation of school administrative units.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1687h; NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011Governor✕Law
SB 91 (2011)Became Law
relative to automatic fire suppression sprinklers.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1415h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 16, 2011✓HouseApr 27, 2011✕GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
SB 92 (2011)Became Law
establishing an economic strategic commission to review the relationship between business and government.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1513h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseApr 27, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓Law