The Senate, Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The Senate took up 97 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 6
Votes Taken
2 roll calls, 2 divisions93 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.

Excused for the Day

Show the 4 senators excusedDemocrat 2Republican 2

The journal records 4 senators as excused by the Senate for the day, that is, permission to be away. A senator excused for the day may still have voted on part of it, and the roll call record does not always agree with the journal about who was excused.

Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) Sen. Jim Luther (R - SD12) Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21)

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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 18, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✕VotersNov 6, 2012
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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓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

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✓HouseMar 29, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 1325 (2012)Became Law
relative to legal residency requirements for purposes of school attendance for children of divorced parents.
Rep. Mark Proulx (R - Hills 15) House Education 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

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 1346 (2012)Became Law
relative to the construction of power line extensions.
Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 13) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

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✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
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

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. Prescott Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 1353 (2012)Died
relative to establishing an individual's status as a veteran.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 22, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 1383 (2012)Became Law
relative to residency status for the purpose of receiving in-state tuition status within the university system of New Hampshire.
Rep. Joe Duarte (R - Rock 1) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 1, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 21, 2012✓Law
HB 1484 (2012)Became Law
relative to fees for state parks and relative to limitations for nonconforming structures located within protected shoreland.
Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 27) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

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✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓Law
HB 1487 (2012)Became Law
relative to low carbon fuel standards programs.
Rep. Frank Holden (R - Hills 4) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 21, 2012✓LawJun 21, 2012
HB 1490-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to New Hampshire’s regional greenhouse gas initiative cap and trade program for controlling carbon dioxide emissions.
Rep. Jerry Bergevin (R - Hills 17) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 28, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 23, 2012✓Law
HB 1535-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to arrest records under the right-to-know law.
Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Right to Know

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 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

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 4, 2012✓HouseMar 14, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 23, 2012✓LawJun 30, 2015
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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseFeb 15, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 20, 2012✕LawJun 27, 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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateApr 18, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
HB 1692-FN (2012)Died
making changes to the administration of the university system of New Hampshire.
Rep. Robbie Parsons (R - Straf 3) House Education Senate Finance Education - Finance

Refuse to Accede (Decline a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Refused on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Morse Refuse to Accede to House Request For C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 29, 2012✕SenateMay 23, 2012Governor✕LawMay 23, 2012
HB 1701-FN (2012)Became Law
prohibiting New Hampshire from entering into or enforcing reciprocal agreements with other states to deny rights and privileges for nonpayment of taxes owed to another state.
Rep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Transportation

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 29, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 225-FN (2012)Died
relative to the return of personal property confiscated by law enforcement agencies from a person charged with a crime.
Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 15, 2011✓SenateMay 9, 2012Governor✕Law
HB 256-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the administrative appeals process of the department of environmental services and establishing a committee to study the appeal process of the department of environmental services.
Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012✓SenateApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
HB 350-FN (2012)Became Law
updating laws relative to the fiscal committee of the general court.
Rep. Robert Foose (D - Merr 1) House Legislative Administration Senate Finance State Government

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012✓SenateApr 25, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 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

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. Prescott Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseJan 4, 2012✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 20, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
HB 388-FN (2012)Became Law
requiring providers of Voice over Internet Protocol services to pay surcharges for deposit in the enhanced 911 system fund.
Rep. Charles Townsend (D - Graf 10) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2011✓HouseMar 7, 2012✓SenateMay 2, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓LawJan 1, 2013
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

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedSep 14, 2011✓HouseOct 12, 2011✓SenateMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
SB 142-FN (2012)Died
relative to reorganizing the permitting process within the department of environmental services.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1689h, 1833h, 2069h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #1689h, #1833h, #2069h, 2327h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 155-FN-A (2012)Died
relative to section 179 expense deductions under the business profits tax.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1722h, 1845h, 2128h

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #1722h, #1845h, #2128h

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 175 (2012)Died
regulating the commercial use of a person's identity.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2008h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #2008h

✓Introduced✓SenateJan 25, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✕GovernorJun 12, 2012✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 188-FN (2012)Died
establishing a committee to study establishing an office of the inspector general.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1108h

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1108h

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓HouseMar 15, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 203-FN-A (2012)Became Law
relative to limited liability companies and relative to meetings of a certain legislative study commission by open blogging.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Business and Industry

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1708h, 2080h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1708h, #2080h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓Law
SB 212-FN (2012)Died
relative to pooled risk management programs.
Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9) House Ways and Means Senate Commerce Insurance

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2155h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested 11–9 on a division

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2155h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✕HouseJun 6, 2012Governor✕LawJun 6, 2012
SB 217-FN (2012)Died
relative to management of Cannon mountain by the department of resources and economic development.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2209h

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #2209h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 218-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to electric renewable portfolio standards.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2180h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2180h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓LawJun 19, 2012
SB 219-FN (2012)Died
relative to guaranteed issue for health insurance.
Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2178h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2178h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 226 (2012)Became Law
transferring the administration of the electricians’ board to the joint board for licensure and certification, and changing the administrative fine authority of the board of accountancy.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1629h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #1629h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓Law
SB 228-FN-LOCAL (2012)Died
repealing the assessments for excess benefits paid by employers in the retirement system.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2216h

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #2216h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 229-FN (2012)Died
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.
Sen. Fenton Groen (R - SD6) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2214h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2214h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2015h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #2015h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 16, 2012✓LawJun 16, 2012
SB 236 (2012)Became Law
relative to nomination of candidates and political organizations, election procedure, and recounts.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2078h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #2078h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorMay 31, 2012✓LawMay 31, 2012
SB 239 (2012)Became Law
relative to the membership and duties of the installation standards board.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1588h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1588h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawAug 10, 2012
SB 243 (2012)Died
relative to the management of trust funds and capital reserve funds.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2071h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2071h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 244-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the administration of the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. Fenton Groen (R - SD6) House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1679h, 2198h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1679h, #2198h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓Law
SB 247 (2012)Became Law
relative to certifying municipal culvert installers.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1632h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #1632h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓LawJun 19, 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.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2187h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #2187h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawAug 10, 2012
SB 286 (2012)Became Law
relative to a controlled drug prescription health and safety program.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1666h, 2312h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1666h, #2312h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 12, 2012✓Law
SB 289-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to presenting photo identification to vote in person.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2169h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2169h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✕GovernorJun 21, 2012✓Law
SB 295-FN-A (2012)Died
increasing the research and development tax credit against the business profits tax.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1849h, 2220h, 2224h

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Nonconcur with House Amendment #1849h, #2220h, #2224h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 300 (2012)Became Law
relative to special education services in chartered public schools.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2142h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #2142h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawAug 10, 2012
SB 318-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to voter registration.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2101h, 2223h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2101h, #2223h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✕GovernorJun 20, 2012✓LawAug 26, 2012
SB 326-FN-A-LOCAL (2012)Became Law
relative to state reimbursement of towns and relative to taxation of trusts under the interest and dividends tax.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD7) House Ways and Means Senate Finance Taxes - State

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2205h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2205h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✕GovernorJun 20, 2012✓Law
SB 328 (2012)Became Law
relative to the procedure for filling a vacancy on a cooperative school board.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2104h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2104h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2019h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #2019h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJun 11, 2012
SB 332 (2012)Died
repealing a prohibition relative to auxiliary state troopers and repealing the law governing motor vehicles carrying property for hire.
Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Transportation

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2221h

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #2221h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 338-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to military discipline by the national guard and relative to qualifications of national guard judge advocate staff.
Sen. Gary Lambert (R - SD13) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2007h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #2007h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJun 11, 2012
SB 343-FN (2012)Became Law
establishing an independent board of psychologists.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1816h, 2192h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1816h, #2192h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJul 1, 2013
SB 348-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the pulse oximetry test for newborns.
Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1568h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1568h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawAug 10, 2012
SB 351 (2012)Became Law
relative to proclaiming Blue Star Mother’s Day and changing eligibility for free admission to the state park system for members of the armed forces.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2212h, 2318h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #2212h, #2318h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 19, 2012✓Law
SB 356 (2012)Died
limiting the authority of delegates to Article V conventions and recodifying the laws relative to religious societies.
Sen. Fenton Groen (R - SD6) House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification Senate Internal Affairs

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the end of the day, Without Objection

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2208h, 2215h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested 14–6 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2208h, #2215h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✕GovernorJun 21, 2012✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 358-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to eligibility for free admission to the state park system for members of the armed forces.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Finance Environment - Conservation

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1929h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Morse Concurs with House Amendment #1929h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 8, 2012✓HouseMay 9, 2012✓GovernorJun 20, 2012✓LawJun 20, 2012
SB 359 (2012)Became Law
relative to civil actions involving accessibility standards for public buildings.
Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2183h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Forsythe Concurs with House Amendment #2183h

✓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.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1655h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Rausch Concurs with House Amendment #1655h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓Law
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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1480h, 2196h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #1480h, #2196h; Requests C of C

✓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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2119h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2119h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateFeb 15, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 18, 2012
SB 372-FN-LOCAL (2012)Became Law
establishing an education tax credit.
Sen. James Forsythe (R - SD4) House Ways and Means Senate Education Taxes - State

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2190h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 15–5 on a roll call

In the record: Sen. Forsythe Concurs with House Amendment #2190h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawJun 27, 2012
SB 373-LOCAL (2012)Became Law
authorizing the retention of funds by a school district and relative to regional vocational education centers in the Manchester school district.
Sen. James Forsythe (R - SD4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2193h, 2260h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #2193h, #2260h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓Law
SB 378 (2012)Died
allowing municipalities to remove snow from private roads and driveways and class VI highways.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1640h, 1841h

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #1640h, #1841h

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2012✓SenateMar 7, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 398 (2012)Became Law
proclaiming March 30, 2013 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
Sen. Gary Lambert (R - SD13) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2102h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2102h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawAug 12, 2012
SB 399-FN (2012)Died
relative to the maximum permit application fee for certain municipal or state agency dredging projects.
Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Taxes - State

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2217h

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #2217h, 2269h

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012Governor✕Law
SB 401 (2012)Became Law
relative to reporting the average daily membership of pupils in the public schools and relative to adjustments to adequate education grants.
Sen. James Forsythe (R - SD4) House Finance Senate Education Education - General

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2120h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #2120h

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawJul 1, 2012
SB 402 (2012)Became Law
relative to the adoption of policies for the management of concussion and head injury in student sports.
Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5) House Education Senate Health and Human Services Education - General

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2124h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #2124h

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 18, 2012✓LawAug 17, 2012
SB 404-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to funding for pupils enrolled in vocational education programs.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1674h, 2161h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1674h, #2161h

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2012✓SenateMar 21, 2012✓HouseMay 15, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawAug 12, 2012
SB 406 (2012)Became Law
relative to establishing an early offer alternative in medical injury claims, relative to confidentiality of police personnel files, and establishing a committee to study the referral of patients for use of implantable medical devices.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the end of the day, Without Objection

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1980h, 2280h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #1980h, #2280h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 20, 2012✓Law
SB 407-FN (2012)Became Law
relative to the purchasing policy of the department of information technology, increasing the amount required for competitive bidding, and relative to the transfer of federal grant funds.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance State Government

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1706h, 2043h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Morse Concurs with House Amendment #1706h, #2043h

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 11, 2012✓LawJul 1, 2012
SB 409-FN (2012)Died
relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Sen. James Forsythe (R - SD4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1751h, 2143h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested 14–6 on a division

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

In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #1751h, #2143h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2012✓SenateMar 28, 2012✓HouseMay 16, 2012✕GovernorJun 21, 2012✕LawJun 27, 2012
SB 83-FN (2012)Became Law
enabling municipalities and school districts to create other post-employment benefits (OPEB) trusts.
Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1513h, 2049h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #1513h, #2049h

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 2011✓SenateJan 18, 2012✓HouseMay 17, 2012✓GovernorJun 13, 2012✓LawJul 1, 2012