The Senate, Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Senate took up 48 bills: 7 together on the consent calendar, then 41 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
10 roll calls44 voice votes
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The Senate journal does not record who spoke for or against a motion, so this is the vote record without the debate.

What the Senate Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

HB 232 (2013)Became Law
relative to the membership of the governor's commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 14) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health, Education and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 232 to Next Calendar, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 30, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJun 19, 2013✓LawAug 18, 2013
HB 236 (2013)Became Law
relative to membership of the council on autism spectrum disorders.
Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 13) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health, Education and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 30, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓GovernorMay 7, 2013✓LawJul 6, 2013
HB 383 (2013)Became Law
relative to operation of OHRVs on the traveled portion of public highways, where permitted.
Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1042s.

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 1042s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 6, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓GovernorJun 7, 2013✓LawAug 6, 2013
SB 108 (2013)Became Law
relative to the liability of landowners who permit use of their land for recreational activities.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

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 1098s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseApr 24, 2013✓GovernorJun 28, 2013✓LawJan 1, 2014
SB 110 (2014)Died
directing the department of environmental services to adopt rules relative to its 2009 numeric nutrient criteria for the Great Bay Estuary.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013SenateFeb 6, 2014HouseGovernor✕LawSep 15, 2014
SB 120-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to political contributions and expenditures and relative to reporting by political committees.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateFeb 6, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓LawJul 28, 2014
SB 129-FN (2013)Died
relative to court-ordered placements in shelter care facilities and at the Sununu Youth Services Center, relative to the children in need of services (CHINS) program, and establishing a committee to study programs for children in need.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013Governor✕Law
SB 148-FN (2013)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

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1069s.

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 1069s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
SB 154-FN-A-LOCAL (2014)Died
establishing an energy conservation loan program and an energy conservation project fund.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Re-refer to Committee, 5–0.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✕SenateJan 30, 2014HouseGovernor✕LawJan 30, 2014
SB 163 (2013)Became Law
establishing a commission to recommend legislation to prepare for projected sea level rise and other coastal and coastal watershed hazards.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Senate Energy and Natural Resources 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 1154s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseMay 8, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓Law
SB 166 (2013)Became Law
relative to critical incident stress management and crisis intervention services.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Judiciary Public and Mental Health

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1036s.

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 1149s

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseMay 8, 2013✓GovernorJun 6, 2013✓LawJun 6, 2013
SB 168-FN-A-LOCAL (2013)Died
appropriating funds to the department of environmental services for the purpose of funding eligible and completed drinking water, wastewater, and landfill closure projects under the state aid grant program.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) Senate Finance Environment - Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013SenateMar 28, 2013HouseGovernor✕LawSep 3, 2013
SB 169 (2014)Died
relative to non-covered services under dental insurance plans.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1051s.

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 1051s, 1144s

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✕HouseJan 29, 2014Governor✕LawJan 29, 2014
SB 175 (2013)Became Law
relative to crossing public waters of the state for public utility purposes.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1067s.

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 1067s

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseMay 8, 2013✓GovernorJun 19, 2013✓LawJun 19, 2013
SB 180-FN-A (2014)Died
establishing a recovery fund for victims of the Financial Resources Mortgage (FRM) fraud and continually appropriating a special fund.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1083s.

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 1083s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013HouseJan 15, 2014Governor✕LawSep 17, 2014
SB 184-FN (2013)Became Law
excluding conservation officers of the fish and game department from requirements for emergency medical and trauma services.
Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓LawAug 31, 2013
SB 186 (2014)Interim Study
relative to training of certain board officers of nonprofit corporations.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014HouseApr 23, 2014Governor✕LawSep 17, 2014
SB 193-FN (2014)Became Law
establishing a commission to study pathways to oral health care in New Hampshire.
Sen. Peggy Gilmour (D - SD12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health, Education and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
SB 195 (2013)Died
relative to wind-powered renewable energy facilities.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1074s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 195 to end of Regular Calendar, Without Objection

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1167s

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1167s

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

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2013SenateMar 28, 2013HouseGovernor✕LawSep 3, 2013
SB 196-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to the definition of push-polling.
Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-0792s.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓HouseJan 8, 2014✓GovernorApr 23, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
SB 25 (2013)Became Law
relative to the treatment of medical support in child support cases.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1039s.

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 1039s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseMay 8, 2013✓GovernorJun 19, 2013✓LawJun 19, 2013
SB 27 (2013)Became Law
relative to monitoring by the department of education of programs for children with disabilities and relative to the calculation of school building aid grants.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Education Senate Health, Education and Human Services Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 15, 2013✓Law
SB 4-FN-A (2013)Died
establishing a scholarship program for New Hampshire residents to attend any New Hampshire public postsecondary education institution.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) Senate Finance Education - Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1084s.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–1 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1084s

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 of Vote on SB 4

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

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1084s

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013SenateMar 28, 2013HouseGovernor✕LawSep 3, 2013
SB 98 (2013)Became Law
authorizing group net metering for limited electrical energy producers.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1080s, 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 Amendments 1080s, 1111s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
SB 99 (2013)Became Law
requiring a study of the site evaluation committee and process, and developing regulatory criteria for the siting of energy facilities.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1085s.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1085s, 2/3 necessary

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1123s, 2/3 necessary

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1123s

Motion Failed 4–20 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1123s

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–1 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1165s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJun 26, 2013✓LawJun 26, 2013