The Senate, Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The Senate took up 38 bills: 7 together on the consent calendar, then 31 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 10
Votes Taken
4 roll calls35 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 1144 (2012)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the taxation of alternative fuel and electric-powered motor vehicles for the purpose of funding improvements to the state's highways and bridges.
Rep. Franklin Tilton (R - Belk 4) House Ways and Means Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1627s.

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 1627s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 8, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorMay 29, 2012✓Law
HB 1150 (2012)Became Law
relative to examinations for licensure as a professional engineer or land surveyor.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorMay 14, 2012✓LawJul 13, 2012
HB 1165 (2012)Became Law
naming a bridge in the town of Meredith the POW/MIA Vigil and Freedom Ride bridge.
Rep. Robert Greemore (R - Belk 3) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1620s.

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 1620s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 1, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorMay 29, 2012✓LawMay 29, 2012
HB 1171 (2012)Became Law
updating certain references in motor vehicle statutes and relative to motor fuel distributors.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 3) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1628s.

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 1628s, 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 1628s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 15, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawAug 10, 2012
HB 1221 (2012)Became Law
relative to the credit for the business enterprise tax against the business profits tax.
Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

In the record: Remove HB 1221 From Table

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 1712s, 2/3 necessary

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 1712s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 1, 2012✓SenateApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJul 1, 2012
HB 1312 (2012)Became Law
relative to the statute of limitations for violations involving a motor vehicle accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1551s.

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 1551s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 22, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 1440 (2012)Interim Study
relative to driver education.
Rep. Laura Jones (R - Straf 1) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Interim Study (IS).

Special-Ordered to the beginning of the Calendar, Without Objection

Motion Passed

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 17–7 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012SenateApr 18, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1460 (2012)Died
establishing a defined contribution retirement plan for public employees.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1623s.

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✓HouseMar 29, 2012SenateApr 18, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1495-FN (2012)Became Law
establishing a Purple Heart Trail along U. S. Route 3.
Rep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1625s.

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 1625s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawJun 5, 2012
HB 1552-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the reporting of funds.
Rep. Philip Munck (R - Straf 2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1634s.

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 1634s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawAug 6, 2012
HB 1593-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the department of information technology.
Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) 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 2012-1615s.

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 1615s, 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 1615s, 1716s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 1687-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to state employee information available on the state transparency website.
Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 27) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1543s.

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 1543s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
HB 1716 (2012)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1613s.

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 1613s

✓Introduced✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJun 11, 2012
HB 325-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the transfer of animals from licensed animal vendors.
Rep. Tara Sad (D - Ches 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy and Natural Resources Animals

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1582s.

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 1582s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 5, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawAug 4, 2012
HB 383 (2012)Died
prohibiting the collection of certain agency fees from state employees who are not members of the state employees' association.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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 6, 2011✓HouseJan 5, 2012SenateApr 18, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 486-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to penalties for alcohol ignition interlock circumvention.
Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 19) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1549s.

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 1549s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 5, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 514 (2012)Became Law
relative to entry on private land and establishing a committee to study issues relating to entry on private land
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1601s.

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 1601s, NT, 1726s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 18, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawJun 13, 2012
HB 517-FN (2012)Interim Study
relative to the licensure of fuel gas fitters and plumbers by a mechanical licensing board established within the department of safety and transferring regulation of plumbers to the mechanical licensing board.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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, 2012SenateApr 18, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 533-FN-LOCAL (2012)Became Law
establishing a cap on the amount of school building aid grants distributed in each fiscal year.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5) House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1575s.

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 1575s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓LawAug 18, 2012
SB 223 (2012)Became Law
to make technical revisions relative to the health information organization corporation and relative to the membership of the health information organization board.
Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Commerce Public and Mental Health

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1022h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1022h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓HouseApr 11, 2012✓GovernorApr 25, 2012✓LawApr 25, 2012
SB 394-LOCAL (2012)Became Law
relative to the reclassification of Province Road in Strafford from the intersection of Route 202A to Ricky Nelson Road from class II to class V and relative to an appropriation in the capital budget for construction and renovations to the Milford Armory.
Sen. James Forsythe (R - SD4) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1529h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Rausch Concurs with House Amendment #1529h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseApr 11, 2012✓GovernorMay 2, 2012✓Law