The Senate, Thursday, March 26, 2015

The Senate took up 59 bills: 13 together on the consent calendar, then 46 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
11 roll calls61 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. Sam Cataldo (R - SD6)

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.

SB 109-FN (2016)Interim Study
relative to receivership of nursing homes and other residential health care facilities.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 29, 2015SenateJan 21, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 114-FN (2015)Became Law
enabling a driver’s license applicant to request that his or her license indicate that he or she has a medically recognized disorder.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseMay 6, 2015✓GovernorJun 2, 2015✓LawJul 1, 2016
SB 136 (2016)Died
establishing a committee to review constitutional amendments pending in Congress regarding the Citizens United decision and related cases that have been introduced in the United States Supreme Court.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) 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 2015-1038s.

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 1038s NT, and 1138s NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✕HouseJan 7, 2016Governor✕LawJan 7, 2016
SB 147 (2016)Interim Study
granting immunity from criminal prosecution to a person who reports a drug or alcohol related emergency.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015SenateJan 14, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 153 (2015)Became Law
relative to the accessibility of criminal records.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0984s.

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 0984s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseMay 6, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawSep 10, 2015
SB 157-FN (2016)Became Law
requiring high school students to pass a competency assessment of the United States and New Hampshire government and civics.
Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseJan 6, 2016✓GovernorMar 16, 2016✓LawMar 16, 2016
SB 158 (2016)Died
relative to notice required prior to foreclosure.
Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5) Senate Commerce

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2015-1158s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 23–0 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2015-1158s

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 13–10 on a roll call

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

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕SenateJan 6, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawJan 6, 2016
SB 169 (2015)Died
relative to permissible uses of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2015-1137s

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2015-1137s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2015-1148s

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2015-1148s

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration of vote on Floor Amendment 1148s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2015-1148s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2015-1148s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 19–4 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseJun 3, 2015✕GovernorJul 10, 2015✕LawSep 16, 2015
SB 179 (2015)Died
relative to eligibility to vote and relative to availability of voter information.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1025s.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–10 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1025s

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–10 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1025s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseJun 3, 2015✕GovernorJul 10, 2015✕LawSep 16, 2015
SB 188-FN (2015)Became Law
revising banking, credit union, and trust laws.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Banking and Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0999s.

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 0999s and 1135s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseJun 3, 2015✓GovernorJul 27, 2015✓Law
SB 190-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to payment of costs for career and technical education center programs and administration by the department of education.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0981s.

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 0981s, NT, and 1098s

✓IntroducedJan 29, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseJun 3, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawJul 1, 2015
SB 213-FN-A-LOCAL (2015)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the formula for distribution of meals and rooms tax revenues.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0998s.

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 0998s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseJun 3, 2015✓GovernorJun 26, 2015✓LawJun 26, 2015
SB 214-FN (2016)Died
relative to the transfer of skilled nursing facility beds from the Franklin Regional Hospital.
Sen. Andrew Hosmer (D - SD7) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0993s.

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 0993s

✓IntroducedJan 29, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✕HouseJan 6, 2016Governor✕LawJan 6, 2016
SB 221-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to electric rate reduction financing.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) 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 2015-1026s.

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 1026s and 1124s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseJun 3, 2015✓GovernorJul 9, 2015✓LawJul 9, 2015
SB 225 (2015)Died
relative to annual reporting by medical care providers under the law governing early offers for medical injury.
Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕SenateMar 26, 2015HouseGovernor✕LawMar 26, 2015
SB 235 (2015)Became Law
relative to the condominium act and the land sales full disclosure act.
Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Housing

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1029s.

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 1029s

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseJun 3, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
SB 240 (2015)Died
protecting certified public accountants from prosecution or penalty for providing services to alternative treatment centers.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Public and Mental Health

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0988s.

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 0988s

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015HouseJun 3, 2015Governor✕LawSep 16, 2015
SB 242-LOCAL (2015)Became Law
establishing a committee to study methods of adopting a budget in towns that have adopted official ballot voting.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

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

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseJun 3, 2015✓GovernorJun 26, 2015✓LawJun 26, 2015
SB 244 (2015)Became Law
relative to abuse and neglect investigations and establishing a commission to review child abuse fatalities.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0974s.

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 0974s

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseMay 6, 2015✓GovernorJun 16, 2015✓Law
SB 253 (2015)Died
relative to the enactment of ordinances by municipalities permitting an assessment on hotel occupancy for the use of municipal services.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 2015SenateMar 26, 2015HouseGovernor✕LawSep 16, 2015
SB 256-FN (2016)Died
authorizing certain expenditures by the department of transportation.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 2015✕SenateJan 14, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawJan 14, 2016
SB 266-FN (2015)Became Law
adopting the Uniform Securities Act.
Sen. Gerald Little (R - SD8) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1033s.

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 Amendments 1033s and 1106s

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsider the following actions taken by this body:Rescind Order to Third Reading,Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendments 1033s and 1106s,Vote on Floor Amendment 1106s,Vote on Committee Amendment 1033s

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 1106s

✓IntroducedFeb 19, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseJun 3, 2015✓GovernorJul 27, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
SB 30-FN-LOCAL (2015)Became Law
relative to the establishment of redevelopment districts in unincorporated places.
Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1) House Finance Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0997s.

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, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseMay 6, 2015✓GovernorMay 21, 2015✓LawMay 21, 2015
SB 31 (2015)Became Law
relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0990s.

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 0990s and 1133s

✓IntroducedJan 29, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseMay 6, 2015✓GovernorMay 21, 2015✓Law
SB 4 (2016)Died
relative to eligibility to vote and relative to availability of voter information.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

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

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19).

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateJan 21, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016Governor✕LawJun 1, 2016
SB 51 (2015)Died
relative to the statute of limitations for recovery of a deficiency judgment after a mortgage foreclosure.
Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✕SenateMar 26, 2015HouseGovernor✕LawMar 26, 2015
SB 58 (2016)Died
relative to the United States flag worn as a patch.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

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

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 1119s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✕HouseJan 7, 2016Governor✕LawJan 7, 2016
SB 64 (2016)Died
relative to payment for filling prescriptions and enforcement concerning prices for filling certain prescriptions.
Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Insurance

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0977s.

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 0977s, NT, and 1107s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseJan 6, 2016Governor✕Law
SB 7 (2016)Died
adding duties to the joint health care reform oversight committee.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0989s.

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 0989s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✕HouseJan 6, 2016Governor✕LawJan 6, 2016
SB 72 (2015)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the use of police personnel files as they relate to the Laurie List.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-0709s, 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 1110s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseApr 29, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓Law
SCR 1 (2015)Adopted
recognizing the contribution of Bhutanese refugees to New Hampshire, and requesting the United States government to work diligently on resolving the Bhutanese refugee crisis, reaching an agreement to allow the option of repatriation, and promoting human rights and democracy in Bhutan.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SCR 1 to the beginning of the regular calendar, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseJun 3, 2015