The Senate, Wednesday, June 8, 2011

The Senate took up 41 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 20
Votes Taken
3 roll calls38 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.

Excused for the Day

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The journal records 1 senator as excused by the Senate for the day, that is, permission to be away. A senator excused for the day may still have voted on part of it, and the roll call record does not always agree with the journal about who was excused.

Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)

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 348-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to games of chance and prohibiting the racing and charitable gaming commission and the lottery commission from authorizing new gambling machines or devices.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Ways and Means Gambling

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 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓Law
HB 375 (2011)Died
relative to immunity for school personnel using reasonable force to protect a minor for special purposes or pupil.
Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011Governor✕Law
HB 519-FN (2011)Died
repealing New Hampshire's regional greenhouse gas initiative cap and trade program for controlling carbon dioxide emissions.
Rep. Richard Barry (R - Hills 19) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

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 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011Governor✕Law
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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateJun 1, 2011✕GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
SB 115 (2011)Died
relative to observing voter check-in.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

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 1983h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 16, 2011✕HouseJun 8, 2011Governor✕LawJun 8, 2011
SB 117 (2011)Died
relative to private postsecondary career schools and the student tuition guaranty fund.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 2051h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011Governor✕Law
SB 120 (2011)Became Law
relative to alcoholic beverage advertising restrictions.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Liquor and Beer

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1956h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1956h

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓LawJul 5, 2011
SB 123 (2011)Became Law
relative to notification if a person found incompetent to stand trial and civilly committed is released into the community.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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. Matthew Houde (D - SD5).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1589h; NT, Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
SB 129-FN (2011)Died
relative to presenting photo identification to vote in person and relative to the election fund.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1712h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 14–9 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #1712h

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✕GovernorJun 27, 2011✕LawSep 7, 2011
SB 144 (2011)Became Law
relative to approvals for site plans and subdivision of land.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Zoning and Planning

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1393

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment #1393, NT, 1797h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 27, 2011✓LawJun 27, 2011
SB 146-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to requiring submission of a reduced spending alternative as part of the biennial budget process.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Finance Senate Finance

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1883h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Morse Concurs with House Amendment #1883h

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 9, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 29, 2011✓LawAug 18, 2011
SB 154-FN (2011)Died
reforming and renaming the comprehensive shoreland protection act and repealing New Hampshire’s regional greenhouse gas initiative cap and trade program for controlling carbon dioxide emissions.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1578h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 14–9 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1578h, 2006h, NT

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✕GovernorJul 6, 2011✕LawSep 7, 2011
SB 157-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to the division of weights and measures and fees for licensing weighing devices and the definition of service technician.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1478h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1478h

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 16, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
SB 162-FN (2011)Died
relative to federal health care reform 2010.
Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9) 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 1967h; NT, Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 16, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011Governor✕Law
SB 166 (2011)Became Law
relative to medical benefits for beneficiaries of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) 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 2174h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓LawJul 5, 2011
SB 170 (2011)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1544h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1544h, 2133h

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 16, 2011✓Law
SB 183-FN-LOCAL (2011)Died
amending the calculation and distribution of adequate education grants, repealing fiscal capacity disparity aid, and providing stabilization grants to certain municipalities.
Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19) House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform Senate Finance Education - General

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. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1982h; NT, Requests C of C

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 9, 2011✕HouseJun 8, 2011Governor✕LawJun 8, 2011
SB 189 (2011)Became Law
relative to the definition of mortgage loan originator.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Banking and Finance

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1853h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1853h

✓IntroducedFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓LawSep 3, 2011
SB 193 (2011)Died
relative to nomination of political organizations.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

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 2158h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✕HouseJun 8, 2011Governor✕LawJun 8, 2011
SB 194 (2011)Became Law
relative to the transfer of real and personal property from the former department of regional community-technical colleges to the board of trustees of the community college system of New Hampshire and relative to the tax exempt status of real estate and personal property owned by the community college system of New Hampshire.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2145h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #2145h, NT

✓IntroducedFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMar 16, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 15, 2011✓Law
SB 196 (2011)Became Law
relative to the renomination or reelection of teachers and grievance procedures.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Education Senate Internal Affairs Education - General

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. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1895h; NT, Requests C of C

✓IntroducedFeb 23, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJul 14, 2011✓LawJul 1, 2011
SB 2 (2011)Became Law
relative to adoption of tax caps by cities, towns, and other political subdivisions.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1978h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #1978h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓LawJul 5, 2011
SB 28 (2011)Became Law
establishing an exemption from the licensing requirements for nondepository first mortgage bankers and brokers for persons providing loans for certain seller-financed transactions.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Banking and Finance

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1977h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1977h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 27, 2011✓LawJul 1, 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

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted 19–4 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt the Conference Committee Report 2289c

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseMay 4, 2011✕GovernorJun 15, 2011✕LawJan 4, 2012
SB 50 (2011)Became Law
making various changes to laws regulating trusts and trust companies.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1533

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1533, 1999h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
SB 51 (2011)Became Law
relative to the establishment of an inter-departmental team to address issues concerning certain adults with developmental disabilities who may present a substantial risk to the community.
Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1452h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1452h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓LawSep 3, 2011
SB 52-FN (2011)Became Law
excluding persons convicted of violent crimes and sexually violent persons from mandatory early release on probation or parole.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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. Matthew Houde (D - SD5).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1722h; NT, Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJul 13, 2011
SB 63 (2011)Became Law
relative to the list of bail bondsmen and prohibiting law enforcement and corrections officers from indicating preferences for bail bond companies.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1600h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Houde Concurs with House Amendment #1600h

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 23, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓LawSep 3, 2011
SB 64 (2011)Became Law
removing the oath requirement for class B misdemeanor criminal complaints filed by police officers.
Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1696h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Houde Concurs with House Amendment #1696h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 23, 2011✓HouseMay 18, 2011✓GovernorJun 28, 2011✓LawJan 1, 2012
SB 67 (2011)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the implementation of an education tax credit plan in New Hampshire.
Sen. Tom De Blois (R - SD18) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1962h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1962h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 16, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJun 28, 2011✓LawJun 28, 2011
SB 68 (2011)Became Law
relative to records of disciplinary actions taken by the electricians' board.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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 1844h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 16, 2011✓HouseMay 25, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawSep 11, 2011
SB 75-FN (2011)Became Law
relative to clarification of part-time service in the state retirement system.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1577h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawJul 13, 2011
SB 82-FN (2011)Became Law
extending the state board of education’s authority to approve chartered public schools and relative to the funding of chartered public schools approved by a school district.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1619h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1619h, NT, 2028h, NT

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateMar 9, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJun 29, 2011✓LawJun 29, 2011
SB 88 (2011)Became Law
relative to physical force in defense of a person, relative to producing or displaying a firearm or other means of self-defense, and relative to eliminating minimum sentencing and adding civil immunity for certain firearm use.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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. Matthew Houde (D - SD5).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 2156h; NT, Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateMar 30, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✕GovernorJul 13, 2011✓LawNov 13, 2011
SB 97 (2011)Became Law
relative to the application of the community revitalization tax relief incentive.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2005h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment #2005h

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✓SenateFeb 16, 2011✓HouseJun 1, 2011✓GovernorJul 5, 2011✓LawJul 5, 2011