The Senate, Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Senate took up 74 bills: 8 together on the consent calendar, then 66 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 14
Votes Taken
16 roll calls, 1 division78 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 13 (2012)Not Ratified
Relating to prohibiting an assessment, rate, or tax on personal income. Providing that no assessment, rate, or tax on income earned by a natural person shall be levied by the state of New Hampshire except taxes in effect on January 1, 2012 and adjustments to the rate of such taxes.
Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) 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 Ordered to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 20–4 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2299s, NT, 3/5 necessary

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 18, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✕VotersNov 6, 2012
CACR 26 (2012)Not Ratified
Relating to administration of the supreme court. Providing that the legislature and the chief justice of the supreme court shall have concurrent power to make rules governing the administration of all the courts of the state.
Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2041s.

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

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2041s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 21, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✕VotersNov 6, 2012
HB 1182 (2012)Died
prohibiting the sale of baby food products containing bisphenol A in New Hampshire.
Rep. Brian Murphy (R - Rock 18) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 12–12 on a division

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Remove HB 1182 From Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 8, 2012SenateMay 9, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1205 (2012)Died
relative to the duty of the long range capital planning and utilization committee.
Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 18) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget

Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2150s.

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 2150s, 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 2150s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 1, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 1206 (2012)Died
relative to continuing obligations under expired public employee labor agreements.
Rep. Donna Mauro (R - Rock 4) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services 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. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1211 (2012)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the promotion of lease of state-owned land for use for beginning farmers.
Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 15, 2012✓SenateApr 11, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓Law
HB 1216 (2012)Became Law
relative to the authority for withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Public and Mental Health

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2229s.

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 2229s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 1, 2012✓SenateApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJul 1, 2012
HB 1230-FN (2012)Became Law
requiring a report of real property owned or leased by the state and relative to New Hampshire hospital real estate.
Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 18) House Public Works and Highways Senate Finance

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 1246 (2012)Became Law
authorizing the county sheriff to issue pistol or revolver licenses under certain circumstances.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2231s.

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 2231s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
HB 1260-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to certain contributions to pari-mutuel pools by race simulcasters in Cheshire county, compensation of charitable organizations by gaming operators, and unauthorized gambling machines and sweepstakes.
Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 27) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1850s.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

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 Amendments 1850s, 2328s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 29, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 1263 (2012)Died
relative to the termination of tenancy and repealing the requirement that landlords of restricted residential property provide service of process information.
Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Housing

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2233s.

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. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).

In the record: Remove From Table

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 14, 2012SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1276 (2012)Died
establishing a committee to study general court policies and procedures related to persons with disabilities.
Rep. Dick Patten (D - Merr 11) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2031s.

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 2031s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 22, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 1290 (2012)Became Law
relative to notice of lien requirements.
Rep. James Belanger (R - Hills 5) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2230s.

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 2230s, 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 2230s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawAug 12, 2012
HB 1297 (2012)Became Law
relative to federal health care reform and health care exchanges.
Rep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS).

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 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 2113s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 8, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓Law
HB 1332 (2012)Became Law
relative to the law enforcement authority of fish and game conservation officers.
Rep. Kenneth Kreis (R - Merr 6) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Judiciary Fish & Game

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2227s.

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 2227s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 22, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 1350 (2012)Became Law
relative to the style and form of new articles and amendments to articles proposed by constitutional amendment concurrent resolutions.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2038s.

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 2038s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 1360 (2012)Became Law
relative to the state board of education rules concerning special education.
Rep. Michael Balboni (R - Hills 21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2148s.

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 2148s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawJun 13, 2012
HB 1377 (2012)Interim Study
requiring postsecondary education institutions to compile and submit reports on remedial education courses.
Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 4, 2012✓HouseMar 8, 2012SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1389 (2012)Became Law
relative to the pre-engineering technology curriculum and pre-engineering technology advisory council and establishing advisory committees for regional vocational education.
Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 8) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2149s.

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 2149s, 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 2149s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 21, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 14, 2012✓LawAug 13, 2012
HB 1403 (2012)Died
relative to providing pupils with curriculum and instruction regarding state and national sovereignty and establishing a committee to study the implementation of the International Baccalaureate program in New Hampshire.
Rep. Laurie Pettengill (R - Carr 1) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 24–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✕SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawMay 16, 2012
HB 1410 (2012)Died
relative to securities regulation.
Rep. Kenneth Gidge (D - Hills 24) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

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 the end of the Calendar, Without Objection

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. DeBlois.

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1418-FN-A (2012)Became Law
increasing the threshold amounts for taxation under the business enterprise tax and extending the commission to study business taxes; excluding charges for Internet access from the communications services tax and requiring the transfer of insurance premium tax revenue to the department of health and human services; and relative to section 179 expense deductions under the business profits tax.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 5) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2010s.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22).

In the record: Remove From Table

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 2261, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 21, 2012✓Law
HB 1433 (2012)Interim Study
relative to instruction for pupils on the issues of HIV, AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Rep. Michael Balboni (R - Hills 21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 1, 2012SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1436 (2012)Died
establishing a liaison committee to monitor the management of natural resources by the department of resources and economic development.
Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 27) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Internal Affairs Environment - Conservation

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✕SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawMay 16, 2012
HB 1456 (2012)Died
relative to school district policies on health and sex education.
Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 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 2291s, NT, 2320s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 1461 (2012)Died
requiring school officials to notify parents of a class or event involving an outside speaker and allowing parents to opt for their child not to participate in the class or event.
Rep. William Smith (R - Rock 18) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2156s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10).

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 15, 2012SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1474 (2012)Interim Study
relative to eliminating the requirement that attorneys be members of the state bar association.
Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) House Judiciary 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 4, 2012✓HouseMar 8, 2012SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1483-FN (2012)Became Law
repealing the retirement system special account and repealing the assessments for excess benefits paid by employers in the retirement system.
Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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 From Table

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-2334s

Motion Failed 4–18 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. D’Allesandro.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-2334s

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 2326s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓Law
HB 1551 (2012)Became Law
clarifying the liability of landowners, lessees, and occupants of premises who allow other persons to use the premises for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes or to remove fuel wood, and relative to the losing claimant’s payment of the prevailing party’s costs in actions against such landowners, lessees, and occupants barred by liability immunity provisions.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Judiciary Fish & Game

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2232s.

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 2232s, NT, 2297s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawJun 13, 2012
HB 1571 (2012)Became Law
relative to educational evaluation of home schooled children.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 13) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2036s.

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 2036s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 16, 2012✓LawJun 16, 2012
HB 1583 (2012)Died
relative to immunity for school personnel using reasonable force to protect a minor.
Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2034s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

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 2034s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 1607-FN-LOCAL (2012)Died
establishing an education tax credit.
Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4) House Ways and Means Senate Education Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2218s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

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

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2218s, 2309s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 29, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 21, 2012✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1617-FN (2012)Became Law
repealing the certificate of need law.
Rep. Frank Holden (R - Hills 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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

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 From Table

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 2273s, NT, 2272s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 23, 2012✓LawJun 30, 2015
HB 1632 (2012)Died
establishing a committee to assess the cost savings of digitizing the general court.
Rep. Jonathan Maltz (R - Hills 27) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2039s.

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 2039s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 22, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 1658-FN (2012)Became Law
establishing an income and identity verification system for public assistance recipients; relative to implementation of the Sean William Corey pilot program; and extending the moratorium on nursing home beds and rehabilitation beds.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7) House Finance Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2222s.

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 2222s, NT

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration on HB 1658

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 2333s, 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 2222s, NT, 2333, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓Law
HB 1666-FN (2012)Died
relative to legislative approval of collective bargaining agreements entered into by the state.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Finance Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2225s.

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 2225s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 20, 2012✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 1699-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to driving under the influence of drugs.
Rep. Frank Holden (R - Hills 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1875s.

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 1875s, 2125s

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 8, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 1704-FN (2012)Died
relative to limits on political contributions and relative to reporting by political committees.
Rep. Shaun Doherty (R - Hills 27) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1968s.

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 From Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. D’Allesandro.

In the record: Laid On Table

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-2329s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 16–6 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-2329s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-2331s

Motion Failed 4–18 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-2331s

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–6 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2329s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 217-FN (2012)Died
including “fetus” in the definition of “another” for the purpose of certain criminal offenses.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1896s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-2287s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-2287s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2012-2310s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 15–9 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2012-2310s

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 18–6 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments 2287s, NT, 2310s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 18, 2012✕LawJun 27, 2012
HB 351-FN (2012)Became Law
(2nd NT) relative to insurance reimbursement for doctors of naturopathic medicine.
Rep. John Cebrowski (R - Hills 18) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–8 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2294s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 20, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 518-FN-A (2012)Became Law
changing the prospective repeal date for the research and development tax credit.
Rep. Marilinda Garcia (R - Rock 4) 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. Bob Odell (R - SD8).

In the record: Remove HB 518 From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawAug 4, 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓LawAug 18, 2012
HB 545 (2012)Became Law
relative to the administrative rulemaking process governing home educated pupils.
Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-2037s.

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 2037s, 2247s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawAug 12, 2012
HB 655 (2012)Became Law
repealing a prospective repeal regarding certain authority of the secretary of state relative to pooled risk management programs.
Rep. Pamela Tucker (R - Rock 17) House Ways and Means Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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 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 2321s, NT

✓IntroducedSep 14, 2011✓HouseOct 12, 2011✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HCR 40 (2012)Adopted
for the purpose of petitioning the Congress of the United States to adopt an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, for submission to the states, to require, with certain exceptions, that the federal budget be balanced; or, in the alternative, to call a convention for the sole and exclusive purpose of proposing a federal balanced budget amendment for submission to the states for ratification.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 19–5 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Fenton Groen (R - SD6).

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012
SB 238 (2012)Became Law
establishing a committee to assess the form of government in towns that have elected the official ballot referendum form of meeting.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

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 1774h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawJun 5, 2012
SB 241 (2012)Became Law
relative to expiration and extension of terrain alteration permits and extending the report date for the commission to study water infrastructure sustainability funding.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment 1953h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateJan 25, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓Law
SB 254 (2012)Became Law
relative to funding and expenditures from certain municipal special revenue funds.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

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 1775h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateJan 25, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawAug 10, 2012
SB 276-FN (2012)Became Law
establishing the vandalizing or defacing of state or municipal property as criminal mischief.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 1879h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 5, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
SB 306 (2012)Became Law
relative to the commercial and industrial construction property tax exemption, and relative to municipal economic development and revitalization districts.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment 1621h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJun 11, 2012
SB 371 (2012)Became Law
allowing a lien for labor and materials for professional design services.
Sen. Jim Luther (R - SD12) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment 1645h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 7, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013