The Senate, Thursday, May 15, 2014

The Senate took up 74 bills: 13 together on the consent calendar, then 61 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 13
Votes Taken
12 roll calls, 1 division71 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 1129 (2014)Became Law
requiring the development of an energy efficiency implementation plan.
Rep. Kenneth Grossman (D - Straf 4) 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 2014-1778s.

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 1778s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓LawJul 28, 2014
HB 1135-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to penalties for driving without a license.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Finance 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 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1837s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
HB 1157 (2014)Became Law
relative to establishment of fees by certain regulatory boards.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13) 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 2014-1770s, 5–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Failed 13–11 on a division

In the record: Suspension of Senate Rule 3-17, Non-Germane Amendments Prohibited

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2014
HB 1188 (2014)Became Law
relative to paycheck equity.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 16) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1741s.

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 1741s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 19, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 22, 2014✓Law
HB 1210 (2014)Became Law
correcting certain references to divisions of the department of revenue administration and legalizing a Hanover school district bond warrant article and relative to notice of changes to zoning districts and relative to the elements of the crime of burglary.
Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1768s.

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 1765s, 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 1768s, NT, 1850 NT, 1851, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 12, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 10, 2014✓LawJul 10, 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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 19, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2014
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 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 Amendment 1856, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 12, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
HB 1314 (2014)Interim Study
establishing a committee to study implementation of a public interest standard for a telecommunication utility merger, consolidation, reorganization, or sale by the public utilities commission.
Rep. Linda DiSilvestro (D - Hills 9) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Natural Resources 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 25, 2014SenateMay 15, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 1368 (2014)Became Law
relative to consideration of criminal records for occupational and professional licensing.
Rep. Frank Heffron (D - Rock 18) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1783s.

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 1783s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 19, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
HB 1372-FN-A (2014)Died
making an appropriation for the pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner training program.
Rep. Eileen Flockhart (D - Rock 18) House Children and Family Law Senate Finance

Senate Finance 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 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1863s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014Governor✕Law
HB 1376 (2014)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the safe delivery of oil and gas, including natural gas and propane, throughout the state of New Hampshire and making a technical correction in the oil pipeline facility spill response plan.
Rep. Marcia Hammon (D - Coos 5) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1775s, 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 1775s 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 Amendments 1775s NT and 1838s NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 12, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 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 Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1774s, 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 1774s 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 1774s NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 5, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 22, 2014✓Law
HB 1407 (2014)Became Law
relative to privacy in the workplace.
Rep. Katherine Rogers (D - Merr 28) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1745s.

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 1745s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 19, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawSep 30, 2014
HB 1409 (2014)Died
expanding the law against discrimination to prohibit housing discrimination against recipients of rental assistance and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 42) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Housing

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1733s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1873s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1873s

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 1733s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 13, 2014✓SenateMay 16, 2014Governor✕Law
HB 1410 (2014)Became Law
including household and domesticated animals under the domestic violence protection statute.
Rep. Leigh Webb (D - Merr 3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Civil Actions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1732s, 5–0.

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 1732s, 1840s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 19, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 21, 2014✓LawJul 21, 2014
HB 1415-FN (2014)Became Law
establishing a robotics education fund in the department of education, relative to liquor manufacturers and rectifiers and samples of alcoholic beverages, and establishing a commission to review and consider alcoholic beverage manufacturing processes and retail sales at manufacturing facilities.
Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 14) House Education Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 1415 to directly after lunch, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order HB 1415 to Call of the Chair, Without Objection

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 1879s NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
HB 1434 (2014)Became Law
relative to surrogate health care decision making by a family member or friend.
Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 13) 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 2014-1719s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 1434 to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 19, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 21, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
HB 1499-FN (2014)Died
increasing the maximum weekly benefit amount of unemployment benefits; amending the definitions of “full-time” and “part-time” work; and establishing a commission study the effect on the unemployment compensation trust fund of the contribution rate reduction trigger levels in RSA 282-A:82 and RSA 282-A:82-a and the elimination of some or all of the waiting periods required to be served pursuant to RSA 282-A:31, I(h).
Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 8) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Finance Employment

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1808s.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 12–11 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1808s

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 12–11 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1808s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014Governor✕Law
HB 1532 (2014)Died
relative to notification of radon and arsenic levels.
Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Energy and Natural Resources Property - Real and Personal

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 19, 2014✓SenateApr 24, 2014Governor✕Law
HB 1533-FN (2014)Became Law
requiring a warrant to search information in a portable electronic device.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 5, 2014✓SenateApr 24, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2014
HB 1602 (2014)Became Law
relative to the divestiture of PSNH assets and relative to the siting of wind turbines.
Rep. David Borden (D - Rock 24) 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 2014-1767s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 1602 to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection

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 1767s, 1824s, 1881s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
HB 1613 (2014)Died
relative to payment of the Medicaid enhancement tax.
Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1711s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1865s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1865s

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 1711s NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseFeb 6, 2014✕SenateMay 22, 2014Governor✕LawMay 22, 2014
HB 1615 (2014)Became Law
relative to allocation from the annual license renewal fee for pharmacists to the impaired pharmacist program and relative to emergency prescriptions.
Rep. Kermit Williams (D - Hills 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Commerce Public and Mental Health

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1748s.

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 1748s, 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 1748s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
HB 1630-FN-A (2014)Became Law
relative to gaming in New Hampshire.
Rep. Dick Ames (D - Ches 9) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1810s.

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 1810s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓HouseMar 5, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
HB 1634-FN (2014)Died
relative to the salaries of certain unclassified positions.
Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 19) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1709s.

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 1709s, 1827 NT

✓IntroducedJan 22, 2014✓HouseMar 5, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014Governor✕Law
HB 1635-FN-A (2014)Became Law
relative to community mental health programs and making appropriations therefor and relative to disposition of funds obtained by the attorney general.
Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10) House Finance Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1809s.

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 1809s, NT

✓IntroducedFeb 6, 2014✓HouseMar 20, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓Law
HB 2014 (2014)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program.
Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1736s.

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 1736s

✓IntroducedJan 22, 2014✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 6, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 21, 2014✓Law
HB 286 (2014)Interim Study
relative to broadband infrastructure.
Rep. Charles Townsend (D - Graf 11) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 29, 2014SenateMay 15, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 312 (2014)Became Law
restricting the collection of biometric data by state agencies, municipalities, and political subdivisions, and requiring the election of benefits by certain members of the judicial retirement plan or their beneficiaries.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.

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 1836s, 1877s NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 8, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓Law
HB 343-FN (2014)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the current community-based system of commodities reporting by junk or scrap metal dealers in New Hampshire and establishing a commission to study regulatory requirements for pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers in New Hampshire.
Rep. David Huot (D - Belk 3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Study Committees and Commissions

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 29, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓Law
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

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 8, 2014✓SenateApr 17, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓LawJul 28, 2014
HB 489-FN (2014)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the New Hampshire medical malpractice joint underwriting association and clarifying the procedure to be followed for certain funds held by the association.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 11) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

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: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓Law
HB 498 (2014)Became Law
permitting the use of firearms by military or veterans groups in the compact part of a town for military or veterans events, or national holidays, relative to preferences for veterans and disabled veterans in public employment, and repealing the prospective repeal of the commission to study the effects of service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.
Rep. James Belanger (R - Hills 27) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1744s.

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 1744s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 8, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓Law
HB 532 (2014)Became Law
relative to energy efficiency and clean energy districts.
Rep. Beatriz Pastor (D - Graf 12) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1763s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 532 to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection

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 1763s, 1849s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 29, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawSep 30, 2014
HB 569 (2014)Died
relative to the placement of all new electric transmission lines in New Hampshire.
Rep. Laurence Rappaport (R - Coos 1) 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 2014-1761s.

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

Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1761s

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✓HouseJan 22, 2014SenateMay 15, 2014Governor✕LawSep 15, 2014
HB 582 (2014)Died
relative to early offers for medical injury claims.
Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 1) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1746s.

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

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1746s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2014-1853s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2014-1853s

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 1853s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseJan 22, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014Governor✕Law
HB 658-FN (2014)Became Law
relative to registration for medical technicians.
Rep. Timothy Copeland (R - Rock 19) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2014-1811s.

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 1811s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 25, 2014✓SenateMay 15, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawOct 1, 2014
SB 229 (2014)Became Law
relative to the use and disclosure of protected health information.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health, Education and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1528h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1528h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateFeb 13, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawSep 9, 2014
SB 233 (2014)Became Law
relative to property tax exemption for the Southwestern New Hampshire District Fire Mutual Aid system.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1451h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment #1451h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateFeb 13, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✓GovernorJul 28, 2014✓LawJul 28, 2014
SB 241 (2014)Became Law
establishing the division of economic development fund.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Ways and Means Senate Finance

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1536h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Forrester Concurs with House Amendment #1536h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2014
SB 253 (2014)Became Law
relative to grounds for termination of parental rights.
Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

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. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1165h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 6, 2014✓HouseApr 30, 2014✓GovernorJul 21, 2014✓LawJan 1, 2015
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1284h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1284h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 6, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✓GovernorJul 14, 2014✓LawSep 12, 2014
SB 270 (2014)Became Law
establishing a commission to study mental health implementation in New Hampshire
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health, Education and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

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. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1424h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateFeb 19, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✓GovernorJul 22, 2014✓Law
SB 289 (2014)Became Law
relative to revising the uniform trust act.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Judiciary Senate Commerce

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1296h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1296h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateFeb 19, 2014✓HouseApr 30, 2014✓GovernorJul 11, 2014✓LawJul 1, 2014
SB 305 (2014)Became Law
relative to licensure of motor vehicle dealers dealer registrations, and vehicle inspections.
Sen. Andrew Hosmer (D - SD7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Commerce Motor Vehicles

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1211h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1211h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateJan 30, 2014✓HouseApr 16, 2014✓GovernorJul 21, 2014✓LawSep 19, 2014
SB 391 (2014)Died
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.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Children and Family Law Senate Executive Departments and Administration Children

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. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1655h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 27, 2014✓HouseMay 7, 2014✕GovernorJul 28, 2014✕LawSep 15, 2014
SB 393 (2014)Became Law
relative to the housing finance authority and surplus lands housing program.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Housing

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. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1532h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2014✓SenateMar 6, 2014✓HouseApr 30, 2014✓GovernorAug 1, 2014✓LawSep 30, 2014