The Senate, Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Senate took up 81 bills: 21 together on the consent calendar, then 60 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
20 roll calls, 1 division66 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 119 (2013)Died
relative to voter registration.
Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 6) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1621s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1621s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1902s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1902s

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–11 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1621s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013Governor✕Law
HB 123 (2013)Became Law
relative to the limitation of liability for negligence regarding public safety officers.
Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 3) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Civil Actions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1598s.

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 1598s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 6, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓LawJan 1, 2014
HB 124-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to the determination of gainful occupation for a group II member receiving an accidental disability retirement allowance from the retirement system, and relative to the director and assistant director of the division of homeland security and emergency management in the department of safety.
Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1618s.

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 1618s, 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 1618s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 21, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 9, 2013✓Law
HB 135 (2013)Died
relative to physical force in defense of a person and relative to the definition of non-deadly force.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 19–5 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013SenateMay 23, 2013Governor✕LawSep 3, 2013
HB 140 (2013)Became Law
relative to the committee on legislator orientation.
Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37) House Legislative Administration Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs

Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1424s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 140 is Special Ordered to the Next Session Day, 2/3 Necessary

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 6, 2013✓SenateMay 30, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓LawAug 31, 2013
HB 189 (2013)Died
extending the commission to study water infrastructure sustainability funding.
Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✕SenateMay 23, 2013Governor✕LawMay 23, 2013
HB 200 (2014)Interim Study
relative to an employer's burden of proof in unemployment compensation hearings.
Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce 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✓HouseFeb 20, 2013SenateJan 30, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 225 (2013)Became Law
relative to the rulemaking authority of the liquor commission.
Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Liquor and Beer

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1147s.

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 1147s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 6, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓LawJul 2, 2013
HB 229-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to a financial examination supervisor.
Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1396s.

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 1396s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 10, 2013✓Law
HB 231 (2013)Became Law
relative to reinsurance.
Rep. Donna Schlachman (D - Rock 18) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1490s.

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 1490s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 15, 2013✓LawSep 13, 2013
HB 233 (2013)Died
relative to the care of the war memorial in Franconia Notch state park.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 233 is Special Ordered to the Next Session Day, 2/3 Necessary

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013Governor✕Law
HB 234 (2014)Became Law
relative to occupational and professional boards and commissions procedures concerning military service and occupational experience or training.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawAug 15, 2014
HB 246 (2013)Became Law
relative to falsity of reports by employers and unemployment benefits recipients.
Rep. Andrew White (D - Graf 13) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1601s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 246 is Special Ordered to the Next Session Day, 2/3 Necessary

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✓SenateMay 30, 2013✓GovernorJul 10, 2013✓LawJul 10, 2013
HB 253 (2013)Became Law
relative to limitations on sales by nano breweries for consumption on the premises.
Rep. Tim O'Flaherty (D - Hills 12) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Liquor and Beer

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1592s.

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 1592s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 6, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawSep 22, 2013
HB 260-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to the children in need of services (CHINS) program, relative to court-ordered placements in shelter care facilities and at the youth development center and requiring a report on the uses of the Sununu Youth Services Center.
Rep. Patricia Lovejoy (D - Rock 36) House Children and Family Law Senate Health, Education and Human Services Children

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1568s.

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 1568s, 1642s, 1875s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
HB 295 (2013)Became Law
requiring criminal background checks for volunteers and employees at youth skill camps.
Rep. Donald LeBrun (R - Hills 32) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Health, Education and Human Services Environment - Administration

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1703s.

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 1703s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
HB 306 (2013)Became Law
relative to New Hampshire’s regional greenhouse gas initiative.
Rep. Laurence Rappaport (R - Coos 1) 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 2013-1626s.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1626s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 15, 2013✓LawJan 1, 2014
HB 342-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to reporting of compensation paid to retired members of the retirement system, relative to notice to retired members of the limitations on part-time employment, and relative to retirement system membership for a person holding positions of town clerk and tax collector.
Rep. Daniel Sullivan (D - Hills 42) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1614s.

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 1880s, 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 1614s, NT, 1880s NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
HB 357 (2013)Died
prohibiting an employer from using credit history in employment decisions.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 357 is Special Ordered to the Next Session Day, 2/3 Necessary

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013Governor✕Law
HB 364 (2013)Died
relative to notice required concerning employment of a retired member of the New Hampshire retirement system of the limitations on part-time employment.
Rep. Timothy Copeland (R - Rock 19) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 21, 2013✕SenateMay 23, 2013Governor✕LawMay 23, 2013
HB 373 (2013)Died
establishing a right of discovery to a carrier's investigation of claims in workers' compensation cases.
Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 8) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 17–7 on a division

Moved by Sen. Sam Cataldo (R - SD6).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013SenateMay 23, 2013Governor✕LawSep 3, 2013
HB 403 (2013)Died
establishing a committee to study end of life decisions.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 16) House Judiciary Senate Health, Education and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1706s.

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 1706s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 20, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✕GovernorJul 12, 2013✕LawJan 8, 2014
HB 410 (2013)Became Law
establishing a commission to study and update the rules and procedures of the legislative ethics committee under RSA 14-B and the laws governing legislative ethics under RSA 15-B.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6) House Legislative Administration Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1409s.

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 1409s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 10, 2013✓Law
HB 411-FN-A (2013)Became Law
repealing a future reduction in vessel registration fees.
Rep. David Huot (D - Belk 3) House Transportation Senate Ways and Means Environment - Conservation

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 411 is Special Ordered to the Beginning of the Regular Calendar, 2/3 Necessary

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJun 28, 2013✓LawJun 28, 2013
HB 414 (2013)Died
relative to privacy in the workplace.
Rep. Katherine Rogers (D - Merr 28) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1597s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 414 is Special Ordered to the Next Session Day, 2/3 Necessary

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013Governor✕Law
HB 472 (2013)Became Law
relative to residential units in rooming houses.
Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 42) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Housing

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1714s.

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 1714s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
HB 477-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to differential pay for certain state employees providing direct care to inmates and patients.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 477 is Special Ordered to the Next Session Day, 2/3 Necessary

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 9, 2013✓LawSep 7, 2013
HB 489-FN (2014)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the New Hampshire medical malpractice joint underwriting association and clarifying the procedure to be followed for certain funds held by the association.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 11) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
HB 506 (2013)Became Law
relative to certain time periods for adoption and amendment of town codes and ordinances, permitting the town of Derry to combine the positions of tax collector and treasurer, and dissolving the police commission for the town of Hooksett.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 40) 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 2013-1519s, 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 506 is Special Ordered, 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 Amendments 1519s, NT, 1849s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJun 6, 2013✓Law
HB 507-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to the maximum permit application fee for certain municipal dredging projects.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 40) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Ways and Means Environment - Administration

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 507 is Special Ordered to the Beginning of the Regular Calendar, 2/3 Necessary

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJun 28, 2013✓LawJul 1, 2013
HB 526-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to termination of activities and dissolution of the association created under RSA 404-G.
Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1589s.

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 1589s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 9, 2013✓LawJul 9, 2013
HB 542 (2013)Became Law
relative to the renewable energy fund and regulation of telephone, Voice Over Internet Protocol, and IP-enabled service providers and relative to electric renewable portfolio standards.
Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 5) 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 2013-1617s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 542 is Special Ordered to the Next Session Day, 2/3 Necessary

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 27, 2013✓LawJul 27, 2013
HB 546 (2013)Became Law
relative to medical examinations under workers' compensation.
Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 8) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1590s.

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 1590s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJan 1, 2014
HB 559 (2013)Became Law
relative to the general banking laws of the state and relative to electronic funds transfers.
Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1591s.

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 30, 2013✓GovernorJul 15, 2013✓Law
HB 573-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes.
Rep. Donna Schlachman (D - Rock 18) 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1631s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1904s

Motion Failed 6–18 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1904s

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 Amendment 1631s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 23, 2013✓LawJul 23, 2013
HB 575 (2013)Became Law
relative to hours of sales of on-premises liquor licensees.
Rep. Mark Warden (R - Hills 39) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Liquor and Beer

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1712s.

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 1712s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 21, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 10, 2013✓LawJan 1, 2014
HB 581-FN-LOCAL (2013)Became Law
relative to recovering moneys from a neighboring state for mitigation of flooding.
Rep. Mario Ratzki (D - Merr 1) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 581 is Special Ordered to the Beginning of the Regular Calendar, 2/3 Necessary

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJun 28, 2013✓LawJun 28, 2013
HB 588 (2013)Became Law
extending the instream flow pilot program for 2 years and establishing a commission to study opportunities and options to improve the sustainability of the fish and game department.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1520s.

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 1520s, NT, 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 1848s, 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 Amendments 1520s, NT, 1848s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 19, 2013✓Law
HB 594-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to the general consumer credit laws of the state, making a technical correction, and relative to a town clerk and tax collector electing to be a member in the retirement system.
Rep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 23) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Banking and Finance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1497s.

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 1497s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
HB 595-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to photo identification of voters.
Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 1) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1624s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1624s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1805s

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

Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1805s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1866s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1866s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1889s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1889s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1796s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1796s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1878s

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1878s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1876s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1876s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1793s

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1793s

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–10 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1624s, 1805s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 21, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
HB 599-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to establishing a single liquor commissioner.
Rep. Marilinda Garcia (R - Rock 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Liquor and Beer

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1609s.

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 1609s, 1797s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawSep 22, 2013
HB 617-FN-A-LOCAL (2013)Died
increasing the rate of the road toll, establishing the New Hampshire state and municipal road and bridge account, and establishing the commission to study revenue alternatives to the road toll.
Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33) House Public Works and Highways Senate Ways and Means Transportation and Highways

Senate Ways and Means recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 617 is Special Ordered to the Beginning of the Regular Calendar, 2/3 Necessary

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

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Indefinitely Postpone (Kill the bill and bar its subject for the term)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 18–6 on a roll call

In the record: Indefinitely Postpone HB 617

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration of vote to Indefinitely Postpone HB 617

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✕SenateMay 23, 2013Governor✕LawMay 23, 2013
HB 630-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to the use of proceeds from the regional greenhouse gas initiative program.
Rep. Richard Barry (R - Hills 21) 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 2013-1522s.

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 1522s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 16, 2013✓LawJan 1, 2014
HB 640 (2013)Became Law
relative to the standard valuation law.
Rep. Donna Schlachman (D - Rock 18) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1491s.

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 1491s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 12, 2013✓LawJan 1, 2014
HB 659-FN-A (2013)Died
increasing the tobacco tax.
Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 30) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 659 is Special Ordered to the Beginning of the Regular Calendar, 2/3 Necessary

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✕SenateMay 23, 2013Governor✕LawMay 23, 2013
HB 664-FN (2013)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire vaccine association.
Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 13) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Property - Real and Personal

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1713s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 664 is Special Ordered to the Next Session Day, 2/3 Necessary

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
HB 686 (2013)Became Law
relative to approval of liquor commission contracts.
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 2013-1608s.

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 1608s, 1799s

✓IntroducedFeb 27, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJun 28, 2013✓LawJun 28, 2013