The Senate, Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The Senate took up 39 bills: 8 together on the consent calendar, then 31 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
7 roll calls, 1 division34 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.

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 Ordered to the beginning of the Calendar, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 17–7 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0528s, 3/5 necessary

✓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).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-0846s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 18–6 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-0846s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-0847s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 18–6 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-0847s

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 17–7 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0846s, NT, 0847s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 30, 2011✓SenateFeb 15, 2012Voters
SB 222 (2012)Became Law
relative to property and casualty insurance, insurance investigations, and insurance certificates.
Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0653s.

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 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorMay 29, 2012✓LawJul 28, 2012
SB 234-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to salary grades for certain executive branch positions and relative to the retirement classification of certain state officials.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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 2012-0702s.

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 0702s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 16, 2012✓LawJun 16, 2012
SB 237-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to field purchases and transfers of funds for the state park system and the bureau of trails, and the use of gifts and donations to the division of parks and recreation.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJun 11, 2012
SB 307-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the refund of tax overpayment related to a fraudulent investment scheme.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0667s.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0667s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawJun 7, 2012
SB 308 (2012)Died
proclaiming January 24, 2013 as Granny D. Day.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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 0827s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 331 (2012)Became Law
clarifying the definition of surviving spouse for eligibility for line-of-duty death benefits for police officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty, and making an appropriation for a shortfall in an individual medical subsidy payment.
Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19) House Executive Departments and Administration 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 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJun 11, 2012
SB 334 (2012)Died
relative to Medicare unfair trade practices.
Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0654s.

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 0654s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✕HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕LawMay 15, 2012
SB 335 (2012)Interim Study
establishing a procedure for certain condominiums to waive portions of the state fire code.
Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Housing

Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 18–6 on a division

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012HouseJun 7, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 366-FN (2012)Died
relative to use of certain OHRVs on snowmobile trails, and relative to authorization for snowmobiles and OHRVs registered in Vermont and Maine to operate in this state.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Transportation Senate Transportation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0712s.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection Rule 3-7 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 0712s, 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 0712s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 370-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the powers of the state veterinarian.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration Animals

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0703s.

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 0703s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
SB 375-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to a prepaid health plan for Medicaid services and relative to the Medicaid management information system.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Finance Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0711s.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection Rule 3-7 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 0711s, NT, 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 0711s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJun 11, 2012