The Senate, Thursday, March 27, 2014

The Senate took up 58 bills: 15 together on the consent calendar, then 43 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 8
Votes Taken
17 roll calls, 3 divisions54 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.

relative to a benefit for certain medical conditions covered by workers’ compensation and establishing a commission to study soft tissue injuries under workers’ compensation and to study the feasibility of developing a first responder’s critical injury fund.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1117s.

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 1117s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 30, 2014✓GovernorJul 21, 2014✓Law
establishing a registry for provider orders for life-sustaining treatment.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1076s.

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 1076s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorAug 2, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2015
SB 222 (2014)Became Law
restructuring the department of administrative services, division of plant and property management and relative to the authority of the adjutant general and establishing the position of deputy commissioner in the department of information technology.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Ordered to the end of the calendar, Without Objection, 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 1197s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorAug 2, 2014✓Law
SB 223 (2014)Became Law
authorizing municipalities to enter into contracts for the private funding and repayment of construction of sewer systems.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 0639h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment #0639h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseMar 5, 2014✓GovernorApr 11, 2014✓LawApr 11, 2014
SB 228 (2014)Interim Study
relative to notice of changes to zoning districts.

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1094s.

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 1094s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014HouseMay 7, 2014Governor✕LawSep 17, 2014
SB 235 (2014)Became Law
relative to the patients’ trust fund and relative to a 10-bed psychiatric crisis unit.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1077s.

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 1077s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2014
relative to the definition of “abutter” for notice of land use board hearings.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0973s.

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 0973s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✕HouseApr 30, 2014Governor✕LawApr 30, 2014
relative to authorizing temporary registrations of off-highway recreational vehicles for nonresidents.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0673s.

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 0673s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓Law
establishing a procedure for the annulment of a mental health record and establishing a commission to study mental health and firearms.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1114s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a division

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

In the record: Laid On Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid On Table

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 17–7 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1114s, Sections 1, 4

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 1114s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✕HouseApr 30, 2014Governor✕LawApr 30, 2014
relative to the siting of energy facilities.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1125s.

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 1125s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓Law
SB 257 (2014)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the sale of beer in refillable containers.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0872s, 5–0.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

In the record: Remove From Table

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 1196, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorMay 27, 2014✓Law
SB 268 (2014)Became Law
relative to funding for certain energy efficiency programs.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1095s.

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 1095s NT, 1177s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorAug 4, 2014✓LawOct 3, 2014
SB 287-FN (2014)Interim Study
transferring a sum from the prepaid fish and game license account.

Senate Finance 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, 2014SenateMar 27, 2014HouseGovernor✕LawSep 15, 2014
SB 293 (2014)Became Law
establishing a committee to study open adoption agreements.

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

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 1170s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 30, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawJun 16, 2014
establishing a committee to review Citizens United amendments to the United States Constitution.

Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0934s.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 0934s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1189s

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1189s

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 0934s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 15, 2014Governor✕Law
SB 321 (2014)Became Law
relative to motorist service signs.

Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Failed 8–16 on a division

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawAug 1, 2014
SB 323-FN (2014)Interim Study
relative to imprisonment in a county correctional facility.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Finance 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, 2014SenateMar 27, 2014HouseGovernor✕LawSep 15, 2014
SB 324 (2014)Became Law
relative to the assessment of public utilities and other entities to fund the expenses of the public utilities commission.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1096s.

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 1096s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2014
relative to oil spill preparedness and response.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1099s.

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 1099s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawJun 16, 2014
relative to procedural requirements for certain residents of nursing and assisted living facilities.

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1059s.

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 1059s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawJun 16, 2014
relative to economic revitalization zone tax credits.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1074s.

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 1074s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawAug 15, 2014
relative to advertising alcoholic beverages on billboards.

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a division

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

In the record: Laid On Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 329 to be the 1st bill after lunch, Without Objection, 2/3 Necessary

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid On Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

Moved by Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11).

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✕HouseMay 7, 2014Governor✕LawMay 7, 2014
relative to the comprehensive health care system.

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

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

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 1186s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✕HouseMay 7, 2014Governor✕LawMay 7, 2014
relative to video lottery and table gaming.

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-0279s.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

In the record: Remove From Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1179s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✕HouseApr 30, 2014Governor✕LawApr 30, 2014
requiring adjustment of the road toll according to changes in the Consumer Price Index, eliminating certain ramp tolls on the Everett turnpike in the town of Merrimack, and establishing a committee to study the effectiveness and efficiency of the department of transportation.
Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19) House Joint Committee - Public Works and Highways and Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Transportation and Highways

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1123s.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1123s, NT, 1159s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorMay 20, 2014✓Law
relative to the Medicaid enhancement tax.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1075s.

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 1075s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorJun 30, 2014✓Law
relative to reimbursement of towns affected by the Merrimack River flood control compact and making an appropriation therefor.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1115s.

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 1115s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✕HouseMay 7, 2014Governor✕LawMay 7, 2014
SB 384 (2014)Became Law
establishing a committee to study how to regulate and control synthetic drugs in New Hampshire

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1065s.

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 1065s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawJul 11, 2014
relative to the juvenile justice advisory board; the policies and procedures of the youth development center; and a reduction in appropriation to the Sununu Youth Services Center.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1121s.

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 1121s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✕GovernorJul 28, 2014✕LawSep 15, 2014
SB 394 (2014)Became Law
relative to the recognition of out of state marriages, uniform marriage recognition law, civil union recognition, and gender neutral references.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 30, 2014✓GovernorJul 10, 2014✓LawJul 10, 2014
SB 396 (2014)Became Law
relative to child restraint practices.

Senate Health, Education and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1064s.

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 1064s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawSep 30, 2014
relative to aid for regional agreements of watershed municipalities.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) Senate Finance Environment - Administration

Senate Finance 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, 2014SenateMar 27, 2014HouseGovernor✕LawSep 15, 2014
making an appropriation to the department of safety for disaster assistance grants.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1090s.

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 1090s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 14, 2014✓GovernorJul 14, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2015
SB 415-FN (2014)Interim Study
transferring surplus revenues to the revenue stabilization reserve account.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1183s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1183s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedFeb 13, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014HouseMay 14, 2014Governor✕LawSep 17, 2014
relative to highway fund appropriations and establishing a committee to study the effectiveness and efficiency of the department of transportation.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1078s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1184s

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1184s

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 1078s, NT

✓IntroducedFeb 19, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✕HouseMay 14, 2014Governor✕LawMay 14, 2014