The Senate took up 49 bills: 5 together on the consent calendar, then 44 one by one, listed below by bill.
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title = {The Senate, Wednesday, May 9, 2012},
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note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026}
}The Senate journal does not record who spoke for or against a motion, so this is the vote record without the debate.
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.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1920s.
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 1920s
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Failed on a voice vote
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
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1936s.
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 1936s, NT
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Ordered to 5/16/12, Without Objection
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1939s, 6–0.
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 1939s, 2099s
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1938s.
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 1938s, 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 1938s, NT
Senate Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS).
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Failed on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
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
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2004s.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Jim Luther (R - SD12).
In the record: Laid On Table
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
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1966s.
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 1966s
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).
In the record: Laid On Table
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1991s.
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 1991s
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1971s, 5–0.
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 1971s, 2182s
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
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1951s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Ordered to 5/16/12, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2010s.
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
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).
In the record: Laid On Table
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1947s.
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 1947s, 2/3 necessary
Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 19–5 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1947s
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 1947s
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1990s.
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 1990s
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
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 2029s
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1988s.
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 1988s
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1993s, 5–0.
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, 2/3 necessary
Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)
Motion Failed 5–18 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15).
In the record: Suspend Rule 3-7 to Allow Non-Germane Amendment
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 1993s
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Interim Study (IS).
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 21–3 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).
In the record: Laid On Table
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1987s.
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 1987s
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1989s.
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 1989s
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
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 2157s, NT
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1875s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Ordered to 5/16/12, Without Objection
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1968s.
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
Senate Health and Human Services 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
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1896s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Ordered to 5/16/12, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS).
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Failed on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
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 2154s
Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2013s.
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 2013s
Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote
Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 5/16/12, Without Objection
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 20–4 on a roll call
Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment 1256h
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Houde Concurs with House Amendment 1567h
Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)
Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).
In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment 1780h
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Rausch Concurs with House Amendment 1571h, NT
Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)
Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).
In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment 1498h