The Senate, Thursday, April 17, 2014

The Senate took up 102 bills: 42 together on the consent calendar, then 60 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 9
Votes Taken
13 roll calls, 1 division96 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 1113 (2014)Became Law
requiring school districts to distribute a concussion and head injury information sheet to student-athletes and establishing a definition for 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 8, 2014✓HouseMar 12, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 27, 2014✓LawJul 26, 2014
HB 1124 (2014)Became Law
relative to the adoption of zoning ordinances in towns that use official ballot voting and ratifying a warrant article adopted at the 2014 annual meeting of the town of Rye.
Rep. James Coffey (R - Hills 25) 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 2014-1242s, 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 1242s, 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 1242s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 6, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 6, 2014✓Law
HB 1146 (2014)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the feasibility of funding a kindergarten to college/career ready program and a universal college savings account.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27) House Finance Senate Finance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1255s.

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 1255s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 19, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawJun 16, 2014
HB 1152-FN (2014)Became Law
terminating the benefit program for call, substitute or volunteer firemen administered by the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Raymond Gagnon (D - Sull 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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 8, 2014✓HouseMar 12, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 27, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2014
HB 1170-FN (2014)Died
repealing the death penalty in New Hampshire.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1436s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1436s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid On Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 12, 2014SenateApr 17, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 1174 (2014)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the payment of subminimum wages to persons with disabilities.
Rep. Chris Muns (D - Rock 21) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1364s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Andrew Hosmer (D - SD7).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1364s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 6, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 27, 2014✓LawMay 27, 2014
HB 1196 (2014)Became Law
(2nd NewTitle) relative to applications for abatements and authority to abate prior years’ property taxes.
Rep. William Butynski (D - Ches 1) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1287s.

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 1287s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 19, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawSep 9, 2014
HB 1244 (2014)Died
relative to the disclosure of the names of lottery winners.
Rep. Herbert Richardson (D - Coos 4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 6, 2014✓SenateApr 24, 2014✕GovernorJun 13, 2014✕LawSep 17, 2014
HB 1261-FN-LOCAL (2014)Became Law
increasing the fee charged for delivery of notice of civil forfeiture of an unlicensed dog.
Rep. James Coffey (R - Hills 25) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Animals

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1323s.

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 1323s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 19, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2014
HB 1320 (2014)Became Law
relative to incompatibility of town offices.
Rep. Michael Cahill (D - Rock 17) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1100s.

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 1100s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 19, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJun 11, 2014✓LawAug 10, 2014
HB 1327 (2014)Became Law
relative to the duties of the information technology council.
Rep. Emily Sandblade (R - Hills 18) House Executive Departments and Administration 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 on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 12, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 23, 2014✓LawMay 23, 2014
HB 1335-FN (2014)Died
establishing a committee to study the university system of New Hampshire’s purchasing process and practices and their effect on the New Hampshire economy.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 40) House Public Works and Highways Senate Finance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 6, 2014✕SenateApr 17, 2014Governor✕LawApr 17, 2014
HB 1360 (2014)Became Law
relative to use of certain electronic devices while driving.
Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1334s.

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 1334s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 5, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJul 25, 2014✓Law
HB 1389 (2014)Became Law
naming a bridge in Derry the Lance Corporal Michael E. Geary bridge.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Memorials

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

HB 1389 be Special-Ordered to the beginning of the Calendar, Without Objection

Motion Passed

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 19, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 19, 2014✓LawJul 18, 2014
HB 1405 (2014)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 Interim Study (IS), 5–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 19, 2014SenateApr 17, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 1411-FN-A (2014)Died
relative to restoring moneys to the department of health and human services and depositing the balance of the surplus into the revenue stabilization reserve account
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13) House Finance Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 15–9 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 19, 2014✕SenateApr 17, 2014Governor✕LawApr 17, 2014
HB 1453 (2014)Became Law
relative to procedures of the board of podiatry.
Rep. Raymond Gagnon (D - Sull 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 2014-1303s.

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 1303s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 5, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJun 11, 2014✓LawAug 10, 2014
HB 1488-FN (2014)Became Law
adopting the interstate compact on educational support for military children.
Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3) 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 2014-1298s.

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 1298s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 19, 2014✓SenateMay 8, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawSep 30, 2014
HB 1489-FN-A-LOCAL (2014)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the establishment of a fund to reimburse costs associated with firefighters who have cancer.
Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25) House Finance Senate Finance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1256s.

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 1256s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 19, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawJul 11, 2014
HB 1498-FN (2014)Died
relative to wages lost when an employee submits to a medical examination required under workers' compensation law.
Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 8) 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 Failed 11–12 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid on Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 12–11 on a division

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

In the record: Laid On Table

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 19, 2014SenateApr 17, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 1531 (2014)Became Law
relative to establishing a joint committee on tax expenditure review and requiring tax expenditure and potential liability reports by the department of revenue administration.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 26, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 23, 2014✓LawMay 23, 2014
HB 1545 (2014)Became Law
relative to voting booths.
Rep. Kathleen Hoelzel (R - Rock 3) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1317s.

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 1317s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 5, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJun 11, 2014✓LawAug 10, 2014
HB 1579-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to penalties for violations of trapping laws and relative to education requirements for issuance of a trapping license.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources Fish & Game

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1311s.

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 1311s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 12, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJun 30, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
HB 1617-FN (2014)Became Law
permitting the retirement system to access death, marriage, and divorce records of the division of vital records administration for the administration of RSA 100-A.
Rep. Raymond Gagnon (D - Sull 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

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 8, 2014✓HouseMar 12, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 23, 2014✓LawJul 22, 2014
HB 186 (2014)Interim Study
relative to the authority of the department of state.
Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS).

Without Objection Senate Rule 4-2 is Suspended to Allow HB 186 to be acted on after the deadline

Motion Passed

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 13–11 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 6, 2013SenateApr 17, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 255-FN (2014)Died
establishing a commission to study medical costs and payments under workers’ compensation law.
Rep. Gary Daniels (R - Hills 40) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1301s.

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 1301s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 8, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014Governor✕Law
HB 297 (2014)Became Law
relative to the management of trust funds and capital reserve funds and pertaining to library trustees.
Rep. Frederick Rice (R - Rock 21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 8, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 27, 2014✓LawJul 26, 2014
HB 466-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to determining qualifications of voters.
Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 42) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 5–0.

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) 2014-1395s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 8, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓LawJul 28, 2014
HB 469 (2014)Became Law
relative to time limits for certain regulatory boards and commissions to hold hearings on disciplinary proceedings, and establishing a statute of limitations for the initiation of disciplinary actions against an occupational licensee.
Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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✓HouseJan 8, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 27, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
HB 534 (2014)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the feasibility of sponsorship agreements including naming rights for certain structures.
Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1088s.

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 1088s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 8, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJul 22, 2014✓Law
HB 597-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to a drug-free workplace for licensed health care facilities and providers.
Rep. Timothy Copeland (R - Rock 19) 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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 22, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorMay 27, 2014✓LawAug 25, 2014
HB 649-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to earned time credits for certain prisoners participating in educational and rehabilitative programming.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1213s.

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✓HouseJan 8, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawSep 9, 2014