The Senate, Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Senate took up 67 bills: 20 together on the consent calendar, then 47 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
13 roll calls61 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 113 (2013)Died
relative to lot access for erection of buildings.
Rep. James Belanger (R - Hills 27) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Zoning and Planning

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order HB 113 to Next Session Day, Without Objection, 2/3 Necessary

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 30, 2013✕SenateMay 2, 2013Governor✕LawMay 2, 2013
HB 138 (2013)Became Law
permitting a political subdivision that has adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting to use a topical description of the substance of a warrant article for the adoption of ordinances on the official ballot.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1222s.

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 1222s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 13, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJun 25, 2013✓LawAug 24, 2013
HB 139 (2013)Became Law
relative to the time towns that have adopted official ballot voting have to approve bonding in solid waste management districts and ratifying the Greenland school district meeting held on March 11 and 12, 2013.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1257s.

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 1257s, NT, 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 1257s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJun 25, 2013✓Law
HB 155 (2013)Became Law
relative to the use of open source software by state agencies; including the department of information technology in the uniform electronic transactions act; and repealing the information practices act.
Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1146s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1308s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1308s

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 1146s, 1308s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 6, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJun 25, 2013✓LawJun 25, 2013
HB 161 (2013)Died
relative to school district policies on health and sex education.
Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 20) House Education Senate Health, Education and Human Services Education - General

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1237s.

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 1237s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013Governor✕Law
HB 177 (2013)Became Law
relative to licensing requirements for homestead food and organic processor or handler certification.
Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Health, Education and Human Services Agriculture

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1239s.

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 1239s, 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 1239s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 6, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJun 27, 2013✓LawJun 27, 2013
HB 180 (2013)Became Law
relative to the definitions of "student athlete" and "student sports" for the management of concussion and head injury.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 4) House Education Senate Health, Education and Human Services Education - General

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✓HouseMar 6, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorMay 16, 2013✓LawJul 15, 2013
HB 183 (2013)Died
relative to processing absentee ballots.
Rep. James Belanger (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 2013-1224s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 2, 2013✕GovernorJul 24, 2013✕LawJan 8, 2014
HB 187 (2013)Became Law
relative to cost items in negotiated agreements.
Rep. Marjorie Porter (D - Hills 1) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Employment

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 187 is Special Ordered to the Next Session Day, 2/3 necessary

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawSep 22, 2013
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).

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 1305s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 30, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJun 19, 2013✓LawAug 18, 2013
HB 242 (2013)Became Law
relative to child passenger restraint requirements.
Rep. Sally Kelly (D - Merr 20) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1215s.

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 1215s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJan 1, 2014
HB 261-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to the assistance program for 2-parent families with dependent children and making a technical correction.
Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health, Education and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Health, Education and Human Services 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✓HouseFeb 6, 2013✓SenateMay 30, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓Law
HB 301 (2013)Died
relative to notice of sale in foreclosure proceedings.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1231s, 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order HB 301 to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection, 2/3 Necessary

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 13, 2013SenateApr 18, 2013Governor✕LawSep 3, 2013
HB 308 (2013)Became Law
relative to technical changes to election laws.
Rep. Dennis Fields (R - Belk 4) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1223s.

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 1223s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 6, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJul 10, 2013✓LawSep 8, 2013
HB 327-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to payment of attorneys' fees for indigent parents in termination of parental rights cases.
Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 22) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1214s.

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 1214s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 6, 2013✓SenateMay 2, 2013✓GovernorJun 24, 2013✓LawJul 1, 2013
HB 370-FN (2013)Died
repealing the education tax credit program.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27) House Ways and Means Senate Health, Education and Human Services Taxes - State

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 14–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2).

In the record: Laid on Table

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 HB 370

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 13–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 20, 2013SenateApr 18, 2013Governor✕LawSep 3, 2013
HB 416 (2013)Became Law
shortening the appeals process for a permitting decision under RSA 482-A, relative to fill and dredge in wetlands.
Rep. Christopher Ahlgren (R - Carr 6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJun 4, 2013✓LawAug 3, 2013
HB 488-FN (2013)Became Law
changing the definition of "cigarette" under the tobacco tax to match the definition of "cigarette" under the Master Settlement Agreement.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1213s.

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 1213s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 6, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorMay 31, 2013✓LawMay 31, 2013
HB 509 (2013)Became Law
requiring the department of administrative services to provide the American Legion Department of New Hampshire with office space.
Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 7) House Public Works and Highways Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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✓HouseFeb 20, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJun 4, 2013✓LawAug 3, 2013
HB 516 (2013)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the overlap of federal, state, and local regulation relative to environmental issues.
Rep. John Cebrowski (R - Hills 7) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Natural Resources 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✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJun 4, 2013✓LawJun 4, 2013
HB 519 (2013)Became Law
requiring the division of higher education to develop a policy on academic credit for a student's military occupation, military training, coursework, and experience.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) House Education Senate Health, Education and Human Services Education - General

Senate Health, Education and Human Services 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✓HouseMar 6, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJun 4, 2013✓LawAug 3, 2013
HB 521 (2013)Became Law
establishing a committee to study New Hampshire election laws and procedures.
Rep. Kathleen Hoelzel (R - Rock 3) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1260s.

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 1260s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 6, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorJul 12, 2013✓LawJul 12, 2013
HB 574 (2013)Became Law
increasing the size limitations for OHRVs operating on state-owned trails in Coos and Grafton counties.
Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Fish & Game

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1253s.

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 1253s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓GovernorMay 20, 2013✓LawMay 20, 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 2013-1258s.

Without objection, Senate Rule 7-1 (f) is Suspended in order to allow SB 196 to be reported out of policy committee as the committee acted after the Senate Deadline, 2/3 necessary

Motion Passed 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 1258s

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2013✓SenateApr 18, 2013✓HouseJan 8, 2014✓GovernorApr 23, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
SB 74 (2013)Became Law
relative to an exemption for entities that furnish hot water through a district energy system.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1155h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1155h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateFeb 14, 2013✓HouseApr 3, 2013✓GovernorMay 7, 2013✓LawJul 6, 2013

Votes on No Bill

Roll calls the Senate took that day on questions that were on no bill, such as its own rules, a ruling of the chair or printing a debate. The question is as the General Court’s roll-call file words it.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

In the record: Suspend Senate Rule 3-26

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

In the record: Suspend Senate Rule 3-26

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

In the record: Suspend Senate Rule 3-26