The Senate, Thursday, May 1, 2014

The Senate took up 60 bills: 11 together on the consent calendar, then 49 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
4 roll calls57 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.

Excused for the Day

Show the 1 senator excusedRepublican 1

The journal records 1 senator as excused by the Senate for the day, that is, permission to be away. A senator excused for the day may still have voted on part of it, and the roll call record does not always agree with the journal about who was excused.

Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23)

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 1136 (2014)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the laws relating to the New Hampshire veterans' home.
Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 7) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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 25, 2014✓SenateMay 1, 2014✓GovernorJun 11, 2014✓LawJun 11, 2014
HB 1173 (2014)Became Law
relative to the report submission date of the state retiree health plan commission.
Rep. Chris Muns (D - Rock 21) 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✓SenateMay 1, 2014✓GovernorJun 11, 2014✓LawAug 10, 2014
HB 1236 (2014)Interim Study
relative to the use of metal detection devices at supervised visitation centers and establishing a commission to study supervised visitation centers.
Rep. Dianne Schuett (D - Merr 20) House Children and Family Law Senate Executive Departments and Administration Children

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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, 2014✓HouseMar 12, 2014SenateMay 1, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 1279 (2014)Died
relative to compliance with 2012 National Defense Authorization Act.
Rep. Tim O'Flaherty (D - Hills 12) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs Military & Veterans' Affairs

Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs 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✕SenateMay 1, 2014Governor✕LawMay 1, 2014
HB 1281-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to copayments for certain providers.
Rep. Daniel Sullivan (D - Hills 42) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1508s.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1508s, NT, 1595

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 12, 2014✓SenateMay 1, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
HB 1282-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to prepaid contracts for home heating fuel and relative to reimbursement for towns affected by the Merrimack River flood control compact and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Susan Ford (D - Graf 3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Business and Industry

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1506s.

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 1506s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 12, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
HB 1350 (2014)Became Law
relative to prior public hearings for acceptance of unanticipated funds, and relative to the Career and Technical Education Center in Dover.
Rep. Kelleigh Murphy (R - Hills 7) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1537s.

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 1537s, 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 1537s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 19, 2014✓SenateMay 1, 2014✓GovernorJul 21, 2014✓Law
HB 1400 (2014)Became Law
establishing New Hampshire’s presidential primary centennial anniversary commission and adding Millsfield to a certain election law.
Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 26) House Election Law Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Refer to Executive Departments And Administration (Send the bill to the Executive Departments And Administration Committee)

Motion Passed: Sent to Executive Departments And Administration on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Bradley Referred to Executive Departments and Administration

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 5, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 22, 2014✓Law
HB 1416 (2014)Became Law
establishing an economic development plan and process for the division of economic development
Rep. John Cebrowski (R - Hills 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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 19, 2014✓SenateMay 1, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓LawJul 28, 2014
HB 1465-FN (2014)Became Law
authorizing special permits for movement of uninspected semi-trailers.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1511s.

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 1511s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 5, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawSep 30, 2014
HB 1540 (2014)Became Law
relative to least cost integrated resource plans filed by an electric utility.
Rep. Robert Backus (D - Hills 19) 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 2014-1499s.

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 1499s, 1642s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 8, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawAug 15, 2014
HB 1559-FN (2014)Became Law
establishing a New Hampshire state house bicentennial commission and fund.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) 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 2014-1557s.

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 1557s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 19, 2014✓SenateMay 1, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓Law
HB 1570-FN (2014)Died
establishing a paint stewardship program.
Rep. Scott Burns (D - Merr 2) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1538s.

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

Motion Failed 7–16 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1538s

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 20, 2014✕SenateMay 1, 2014Governor✕LawMay 1, 2014
HB 1622-FN (2014)Interim Study
permitting qualifying patients and registered caregivers to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic use.
Rep. Ted Wright (R - Carr 8) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 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 14–9 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 6, 2014SenateMay 1, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 256-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to establishing a voluntary hike safe card for fish and game search and rescue operations, relative to deputy fish and game conservation officers, and relative to the commission on sustainability of the fish and game department.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) 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 2014-1542s.

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 1542s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 6, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 21, 2014✓Law
HB 456-FN (2014)Died
relative to liquor manufacturers and relative to samples of alcoholic beverages.
Rep. Michele Peckham (R - Rock 22) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Liquor and Beer

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1513s.

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 3, 2013✓HouseMar 26, 2014SenateMay 1, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 496-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to driving privileges for certain first-time DWI offenders.
Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1491s.

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, 1646s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 29, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2016
HB 657-FN (2014)Became Law
requiring state agencies to submit efficiency expenditure requests as part of the biennial budget process.
Rep. John Cebrowski (R - Hills 7) House Finance Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1396s.

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✓HouseJan 29, 2014✓SenateMay 1, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓Law
SB 116-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to exceptions from licensure by the mechanical licensing board.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2368h, 0127h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendments #2368h, NT, and #0127h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 21, 2013✓HouseMar 26, 2014✓GovernorJun 11, 2014✓LawJun 11, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1215h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1215h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 16, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
SB 225 (2014)Became Law
relative to the city of Manchester employees' contributory retirement system.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1280h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment #1280h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 16, 2014✓GovernorJun 11, 2014✓LawJun 11, 2014
SB 260-FN (2014)Became Law
permitting electronic signatures on criminal complaints for certain offenses.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1216h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1216h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateFeb 13, 2014✓HouseApr 16, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawSep 9, 2014
SB 261 (2014)Became Law
allowing the commissioner of administrative services to administer the health benefits of certain retirees of the State Employees’ Association of New Hampshire.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance

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. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1229h, NT; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateFeb 19, 2014✓HouseApr 16, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawSep 30, 2014
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1333h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1333h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawJun 16, 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.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1354h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1354h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2014
SB 345 (2014)Became Law
repealing the prospective repeal of the annual public hearing and report on health insurance costs and trends.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1372h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1372h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 13, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorJul 22, 2014✓LawJul 22, 2014
SB 349 (2014)Became Law
relative to the election of delegates to state party conventions.
Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1324h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment #1324h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 16, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawSep 9, 2014
SB 375 (2014)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the creation of a flood mitigation fund for private and municipal property owners.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Ways and Means Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1329h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment #1329h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateFeb 13, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawJul 11, 2014
SB 378 (2014)Became Law
relative to identification information contained in political advertising.
Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1304h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment #1304h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseApr 23, 2014✓GovernorJun 16, 2014✓Law