The Senate, Wednesday, March 21, 2012

The Senate took up 62 bills: 11 together on the consent calendar, then 51 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 7
Votes Taken
13 roll calls55 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.

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.

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✓SenateFeb 15, 2012Voters
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.

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 30, 2011✓SenateFeb 15, 2012Voters
HB 309-FN (2012)Interim Study
relative to certain insurance mandates and establishing a committee to study current insurance mandates.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 19–5 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012SenateMar 21, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
changing the prospective repeal date for the research and development tax credit.

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawAug 4, 2012
authorizing individuals and certain businesses to purchase health insurance from out-of-state insurance companies.

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2011✕SenateMar 21, 2012HouseGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2012
SB 19 (2012)Became Law
relative to the definition and designation of “prime wetlands.”

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2590h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2590h; NT, Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2011✓SenateFeb 3, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
relative to limited liability companies and relative to meetings of a certain legislative study commission by open blogging.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1214s.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1214s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓Law
SB 204 (2012)Became Law
adopting amendments to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code relative to secured transactions.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1118s.

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 1118s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJul 1, 2013
relative to pooled risk management programs.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1215s.

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 1215s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✕HouseJun 6, 2012Governor✕LawJun 6, 2012
relative to management of Cannon mountain by the department of resources and economic development.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1191s.

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 1191s, 1367s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
relative to electric renewable portfolio standards.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1235s.

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 1235s, 1368s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓LawJun 19, 2012
SB 222 (2012)Became Law
relative to property and casualty insurance, insurance investigations, and insurance certificates.

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

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9).

In the record: Remove From Table

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 0653s, 1234s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorMay 29, 2012✓LawJul 28, 2012
establishing a commission to make recommendations on whether the New Hampshire retirement system should be replaced with a defined contribution plan for all new hires and to study the impact such change would have on the retirement system.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1265s.

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 1265s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
relative to salary grades for certain executive branch positions and relative to the retirement classification of certain state officials.

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✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 16, 2012✓LawJun 16, 2012
SB 245 (2012)Became Law
relative to health care sharing organizations.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1117s.

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 1117s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawAug 6, 2012
SB 259 (2012)Became Law
relative to the appointment of the director of ports and harbors, relative to the transfer of land within the Pease development authority, and relative to dredging the Hampton and Seabrook Harbors.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1267s.

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 1267s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawAug 10, 2012
prohibiting electric utilities from installing and maintaining smart meter gateway devices without the residential or business property owner's consent.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1263s.

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 1263s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawJun 7, 2012
relative to truancy.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1275s.

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 1275s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✕HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕LawMay 15, 2012
establishing the vandalizing or defacing of state or municipal property as criminal mischief.

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 3/28/12, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
SB 283 (2012)Became Law
relative to disposition of nursing home patient accounts.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-0897s.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. D’Allesandro.

In the record: Remove From Table

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 0897s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawJun 7, 2012
SB 284 (2012)Became Law
establishing a certified public health dental hygienist in New Hampshire.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1269s.

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 1269s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJun 11, 2012
SB 286 (2012)Became Law
relative to a controlled drug prescription health and safety program.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1178s.

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 1178s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 12, 2012✓Law
relative to notice requirements and payment of interest by the department of revenue administration for overpayments and underpayments of tax.

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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 4, 2012SenateMar 21, 2012HouseGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
relative to weights and measures.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1266s.

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 1266s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
relative to voter registration.

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1132s.

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

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1132s, NT, 1301s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✕GovernorJun 20, 2012✓LawAug 26, 2012
SB 335 (2012)Interim Study
establishing a procedure for certain condominiums to waive portions of the state fire code.

Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9).

In the record: Remove From Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9).

In the record: Remove From Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1308s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012HouseJun 7, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
relative to medical payments coverage.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1119s.

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 1119s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✕HouseMay 9, 2012Governor✕LawMay 9, 2012
SB 359 (2012)Became Law
relative to civil actions involving accessibility standards for public buildings.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1274s.

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 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawAug 12, 2012
SB 361 (2012)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the feasibility of establishing energy infrastructure corridors within existing transportation rights of way and repealing a commission.

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1172s.

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 1172s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓Law
establishing an education tax credit.

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1128s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 6–18 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid On Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1128s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 27, 2012
SB 381-FN (2012)Interim Study
relative to auction houses and relative to wine auctions.

Senate Finance 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 18, 2012SenateMar 21, 2012HouseGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
allowing for proration of property assessments for damaged buildings.

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1218s.

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 1218s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 18, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawApr 1, 2013
revising the distribution of school building aid grants.

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1133s.

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 1133s

✓IntroducedJan 18, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✕HouseApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawApr 25, 2012
relative to eligibility for child care assistance for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Sen. Gary Lambert (R - SD13) Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 18–6 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 18, 2012✕SenateMar 21, 2012HouseGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2012
SB 387 (2012)Interim Study
allowing schools to develop policies on the distribution of literature of patriotic organizations.

Senate Education 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 18, 2012SenateMar 21, 2012HouseGovernor✕LawJun 27, 2012
relative to road salt applicators.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1211s.

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 1211s

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✕HouseApr 25, 2012Governor✕LawApr 25, 2012
SB 398 (2012)Became Law
proclaiming March 30, 2013 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1151s.

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 1151s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawAug 12, 2012
relative to the maximum permit application fee for certain municipal or state agency dredging projects.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1202s.

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 1202s, NT

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law