The Senate, Thursday, January 30, 2014

The Senate took up 67 bills: 30 together on the consent calendar, then 37 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
9 roll calls66 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 153 (2014)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the growth and sale of industrial hemp in New Hampshire.
Rep. Michael Garcia (D - Hills 34) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0050s.

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 0050s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓GovernorJul 14, 2014✓LawJul 14, 2014
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 Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 20, 2013SenateJan 30, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
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 Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0049s.

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 0049s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawAug 15, 2014
HB 583 (2014)Died
relative to proceedings of medical injury claims screening panels.
Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 1) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 3–21 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✕SenateJan 30, 2014Governor✕LawJan 30, 2014
HB 591 (2014)Died
relative to an abusive work environment and the health and safety of public employees.
Rep. Dianne Schuett (D - Merr 20) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0104s.

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 0104s and 0319s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✕GovernorJul 28, 2014✕LawSep 17, 2014
HB 624-FN (2014)Became Law
waiving the residency requirement for in-state tuition rates for veterans attending institutions in the university system of New Hampshire and the community college system of New Hampshire and relative to funding for New Hampshire hospital psychiatric crisis beds.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) House Education Senate Finance Education - Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0043s.

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 0043s, 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 0043s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 21, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawJun 16, 2014
SB 125-FN-A (2014)Died
restoring funding for the university system of New Hampshire and the community college system of New Hampshire.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) Senate Finance Education - Finance

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✕SenateJan 30, 2014HouseGovernor✕LawJan 30, 2014
SB 141-FN (2014)Became Law
establishing the Granite State farm to plate program.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration Agriculture

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0051s.

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 0051s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 30, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawAug 1, 2014
SB 151-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to the payment of witness fees and other fees for services in criminal cases.
Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Courts and Procedure

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0040s.

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 0040s, 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 0040s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 16, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
SB 183-FN (2014)Died
relative to identification of voters, processing absentee ballots, and voluntary political expenditure limitations.
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 2013-2239s.

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 2239s, 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 2239s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseMay 15, 2014Governor✕Law
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 Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 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 0301s

✓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 Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0028s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order SB 193 to after lunch, Without Objection, 2/3 Necessary

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order SB 193 to after Transportation, Without Objection, 2/3 Necessary

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order SB 193 to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection, 2/3 Necessary

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-0334s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 22–2 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-0334s

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 0334s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
SB 213-FN (2014)Became Law
establishing a registry for provider orders for life-sustaining treatment.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) 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 2014-0149s.

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 0149s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorAug 2, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2015
SB 217-FN (2014)Died
prohibiting collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) Senate Finance Employment

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✕SenateJan 30, 2014HouseGovernor✕LawJan 30, 2014
SB 235 (2014)Became Law
relative to the patients’ trust fund and relative to a 10-bed psychiatric crisis unit.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) 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 2014-0150s.

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 0150s, 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 0150s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2014
SB 243 (2014)Became Law
relative to the carry forward of a credit against the business profits tax, rulemaking concerning the real estate transfer tax, the disclosure of certain department of revenue administration records, and the tax on unstamped tobacco products.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0145s.

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 0145s, 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 0145s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓Law
SB 247 (2014)Became Law
relative to ignition interlock device violations and interlock device removal protocols.
Sen. Peggy Gilmour (D - SD12) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0093s.

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 0093s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓LawSep 26, 2014
SB 256 (2014)Interim Study
requiring health care facilities to implement a process to inform patients about palliative care options.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) Senate Health, Education and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014SenateJan 30, 2014HouseGovernor✕LawSep 15, 2014
SB 259-FN-A (2014)Became Law
establishing a palliative care center for health care consumers and providers and continually appropriating a special fund.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) 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 2014-0156s.

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 0156s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 6, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✓GovernorJul 14, 2014✓LawSep 12, 2014
SB 264-FN (2014)Died
requiring the election of benefits by certain members of the judicial retirement plan.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0188s.

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 0188s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014Governor✕Law
SB 266 (2014)Became Law
relative to membership on the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0179s.

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 0179s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawJun 16, 2014
SB 285 (2014)Became Law
relative to the board of dental examiners.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0175s.

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 0175s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 16, 2014✓GovernorMay 14, 2014✓LawMay 14, 2014
SB 312-FN-A (2014)Died
establishing a job creation credit against the business profits tax and the business enterprise tax for small businesses increasing employment in New Hampshire.
Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✕SenateJan 30, 2014HouseGovernor✕LawJan 30, 2014
SB 343 (2014)Became Law
relative to the areas of assessment in the statewide education improvement and assessment program and repealing the school administrative unit legislative oversight committee.
Sen. Sam Cataldo (R - SD6) 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 2014-0148s, 5–0.

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 0148s, 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 0148s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 30, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawSep 30, 2014
SB 91 (2014)Became Law
relative to drug use not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0121s.

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 0121s

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 0121s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 30, 2014✓GovernorJul 14, 2014✓LawSep 12, 2014