The Senate, Thursday, June 6, 2013

The Senate took up 40 bills: 1 together on the consent calendar, then 39 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
26 roll calls39 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 1-A (2013)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1953s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Without Objection, HB 1 is Special Ordered to the beginning of the Regular Calendar, 2/3 Necessary

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 1953s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-2014s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-2014s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1977s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1977s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1985s

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1985s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1986s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1986s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1982s

Motion Failed 4–20 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1982s

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 1953s

✓IntroducedFeb 27, 2013✓HouseApr 3, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJun 28, 2013✓LawJul 1, 2013
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.

Senate Finance 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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 21, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 9, 2013✓Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1954s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

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 1954s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-2005s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Peggy Gilmour (D - SD12).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-2005s

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

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-2013s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-2006s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-2006s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1981s

Motion Failed 5–19 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1981s

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 1954s

✓IntroducedFeb 27, 2013✓HouseApr 3, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJun 28, 2013✓Law
HB 220 (2013)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire medal of honor.

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1964s.

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 1964s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 13, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
relative to the care of the war memorial in Franconia Notch state park.

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 end of the Regular Calendar, 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 1932s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013Governor✕Law
making appropriations for capital improvements.

Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1640s.

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 1640s

✓IntroducedFeb 27, 2013✓HouseApr 3, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 9, 2013✓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.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1971s.

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 1971s NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
relative to the regulation of private investigators and security guards.

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: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 2, 2013Governor✕Law
prohibiting an employer from using credit history in employment decisions.

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 end of the Regular Calendar, 2/3 Necessary

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1999s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1999s

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

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1999s, NT, Sections 1 and 5

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

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1999s, NT, Sections 2, 3, 4 and 5

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013Governor✕Law
relative to privacy in the workplace.

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 end of the Regular Calendar, 2/3 Necessary

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-2026s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-2026s

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 1597s, 2026s, NT, Sections 1 and 3

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 1597s, 2026s, NT, Sections 2 and 3

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013Governor✕Law
HB 426 (2014)Became Law
relative to payment of costs and fees in guardianship cases.

Senate Judiciary 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 6, 2013✓SenateFeb 6, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
relative to differential pay for certain state employees providing direct care to inmates and patients.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 9, 2013✓LawSep 7, 2013
HB 518 (2013)Became Law
relative to establishing an individual's status as a veteran and specifying that training for active duty is service for purposes of the veterans' tax credit.

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2013-1962s.

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 1962s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
HB 524 (2013)Became Law
relative to national guard facilities, the national guard scholarship fund, and the state active duty death benefit.

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs 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 1963s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawSep 22, 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.

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 Order to the end of the Regular Calendar, 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 1617s, 2012s, NT, and 2020s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 27, 2013✓LawJul 27, 2013
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.

Senate Finance 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 Amendments 2009s, NT, 2016s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
HB 635 (2013)Became Law
requiring the department of transportation to develop a procedure for soliciting requests for proposals for the sponsorship or naming rights of New Hampshire rest areas.

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: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
relative to the New Hampshire vaccine association.

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 end of the Regular Calendar, 2/3 Necessary

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Table

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-2025s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-2025s

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 22–2 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1713s and 2025s NT, Sections 1-8 and 10

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

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1713s and 2025s NT, Sections 9 and 10

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 15–9 on a roll call

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

In the record: Reconsideration of vote on Ought to Pass with Amendments 1713s and 2025s NT, Sections 9 and 10

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration of vote on Ought to Pass with Amendments 1713s and 2025s NT, Sections 1-8 and 10

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 22–2 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1713s and 2025s NT, Sections 1-8 and 10

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 Amendments 1713s and 2025s NT, Sections 9 and 10

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
SB 101 (2013)Became Law
relative to collocation and modification of personal wireless services facilities.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendments 1357h and 1526h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateFeb 14, 2013✓HouseMay 8, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawSep 22, 2013
relative to water and sewer utility districts and water or sewer utility districts.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment 1728h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateFeb 14, 2013✓HouseMay 29, 2013✓GovernorJul 10, 2013✓LawSep 8, 2013
establishing a New Hampshire disaster relief fund.

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

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1318h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 14, 2013✓HouseApr 24, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
SB 159 (2013)Became Law
exempting drivers of eligible agricultural and farm vehicles from certain federal motor carrier regulations and relative to drivers’ license renewals of members of the armed forces and federal employees and their spouses.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment 1531h (NT)

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 7, 2013✓HouseMay 22, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓LawJul 2, 2013
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.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment 1367h

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseMay 8, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓Law
SB 164 (2013)Became Law
authorizing coastal management provisions in master plans.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment 1366h

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseMay 8, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓LawAug 31, 2013
SB 197 (2013)Became Law
relative to the inclusion of a default budget in separate warrant articles submitted by sewer and water commissions.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment 1264h (NT)

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2013✓SenateMar 21, 2013✓HouseMay 8, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓LawAug 31, 2013
SB 33 (2013)Became Law
making technical changes to the judicial retirement plan.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment 1255h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateFeb 14, 2013✓HouseApr 24, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓LawJul 2, 2013
SB 42 (2013)Became Law
relative to applications for licensure by the real estate appraisers board.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment 1254h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateFeb 14, 2013✓HouseApr 24, 2013✓GovernorJun 20, 2013✓LawJun 20, 2013
SB 54 (2013)Became Law
relative to appeals from the department of administrative services bureau of public works design and construction.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment 1256h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 7, 2013✓HouseApr 24, 2013✓GovernorJul 15, 2013✓LawSep 13, 2013
SB 89 (2013)Became Law
relative to the definition of lead fishing sinkers and jigs and the penalties for prohibited sales of lead fishing sinkers and jigs.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment 1489h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 14, 2013✓HouseMay 22, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓LawJun 1, 2016