The Senate, Wednesday, February 8, 2012

The Senate took up 44 bills: 9 together on the consent calendar, then 35 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 4
Votes Taken
5 roll calls36 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

Show the 1 senator excusedDemocrat 1

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. Molly Kelly (D - SD10)

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.

CACR 12 (2012)Died
relating to public education. Providing that the general court shall have the authority to define standards for public education, establish standards of accountability, mitigate local disparities in educational opportunity and fiscal capacity, and have full discretion to determine the amount of state funding for education.
Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9) House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0528s.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 2/15/12, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 16, 2011✓SenateFeb 15, 2012Voters
CACR 6 (2012)Died
relating to taxation. Providing that a 3/5 vote is required to pass legislation imposing new or increased taxes or license fees, or to authorize the issuance of state bonds and providing that the general court shall appropriate funds for payment of interest and installments of principle of all state bonds.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) House Ways and Means Senate Internal Affairs Constitutional Amendments

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 2/15/12, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateFeb 15, 2012Voters
HB 145 (2012)Died
permitting the audio and video recording of a law enforcement officer while in the course of his or her official duties.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Right to Know

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0575s.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 18–5 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0575s, NT, 0673s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateFeb 8, 2012Governor✕LawJun 6, 2012
HB 194 (2012)Interim Study
relative to the prohibition on having or carrying a loaded crossbow, rifle, or shotgun in or on a vehicle.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 13) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Judiciary Fish & Game

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 5, 2012SenateFeb 8, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 210-FN (2012)Interim Study
relative to the use of deadly force to protect oneself.
Rep. Richard Okerman (R - Rock 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011SenateFeb 8, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 225-FN (2012)Died
relative to the return of personal property confiscated by law enforcement agencies from a person charged with a crime.
Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0576s.

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 0576s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 9, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 334 (2012)Interim Study
relative to the state’s authority to prohibit or regulate firearms, firearms components, ammunition, firearms supplies, and knives.
Rep. Steven Cunningham (R - Sull 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012SenateFeb 8, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 378-FN (2012)Interim Study
inserting an exception to the criminal threatening statute, relative to the minimum mandatory sentence for a felony conviction involving the possession, use, or attempted use of a firearm, and relative to the definition of “non-deadly” force.
Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011SenateFeb 8, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 150-FN (2012)Died
authorizing individuals and certain businesses to purchase health insurance from out-of-state insurance companies.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 19–4 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✕SenateMar 21, 2012HouseGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2012
SB 191 (2012)Interim Study
relative to the registration of independent contractors for the purposes of workers' compensation.
Sen. Tom De Blois (R - SD18) Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedFeb 23, 2011SenateFeb 8, 2012HouseGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 239 (2012)Became Law
relative to the membership and duties of the installation standards board.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0424s.

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 0424s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawAug 10, 2012
SB 282 (2012)Became Law
authorizing the commissioner of safety to require the installation of an ignition interlock device or enhanced technology ignition interlock device as a condition of restoring driving privileges in certain instances.
Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0571s.

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 0571s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
SB 313-FN (2012)Died
relative to state photographic identification indicating veteran's status.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0567s.

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 0567s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✕HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕LawMay 15, 2012
SB 315 (2012)Became Law
requiring motorists to give wide berth to highway maintenance vehicles.
Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0497s.

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 0497s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawJun 5, 2012
SB 319 (2012)Became Law
changing the membership of and extending the 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 Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0464s.

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 0464s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseApr 11, 2012✓GovernorMay 23, 2012✓LawMay 23, 2012
SB 327-FN-A (2012)Died
making an appropriation to the department of health and human services for child care services.
Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) Senate Finance Children

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✕SenateFeb 8, 2012HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 8, 2012
SB 330-FN (2012)Became Law
requiring an independent financial opinion prior to the leasing of any state park property to a private entity.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) 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 2012-0481s.

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 0481s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawAug 4, 2012
SB 332 (2012)Died
repealing a prohibition relative to auxiliary state troopers and repealing the law governing motor vehicles carrying property for hire.
Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0568s.

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 0568s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 338-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to military discipline by the national guard and relative to qualifications of national guard judge advocate staff.
Sen. Gary Lambert (R - SD13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0542s.

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 0546s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJun 11, 2012
SB 348-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the pulse oximetry test for newborns.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) 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 2012-0420s.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to the beginning of the Calendar, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 20–3 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0420s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawAug 10, 2012
SB 358-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to eligibility for free admission to the state park system for members of the armed forces.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Finance Environment - Conservation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0427s.

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 0427s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 20, 2012✓LawJun 20, 2012
SB 367 (2012)Became Law
naming a bridge in the town of Londonderry in honor of Lance Corporal Peter J. Sora, Jr., U.S.M.C. and Private First Class Eric D. Currier, U.S.M.C.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Memorials

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0564s.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to the beginning of the Calendar, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0564s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseApr 11, 2012✓GovernorMay 3, 2012✓LawMay 3, 2012
SCR 2 (2012)Adopted
regarding the White Mountain National Forest.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R) 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 2012-0561s.

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 0561s, 0615s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012