The Senate, Thursday, May 7, 2015

The Senate took up 42 bills: 7 together on the consent calendar, then 35 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
2 roll calls34 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. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)

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 102 (2015)Became Law
relative to consideration of warrant articles.
Rep. James Belanger (R - Hills 27) 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 2015-1496s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 102 to 5/14/15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2015✓HouseFeb 4, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawAug 11, 2015
HB 133 (2015)Became Law
relative to recounts on questions.
Rep. Frank Byron (R - Hills 20) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1498s.

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 1498s

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2015✓HouseFeb 11, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJun 26, 2015✓LawAug 25, 2015
HB 271 (2015)Became Law
relative to possession and administration of an opioid antagonist for opioid-related overdoses.
Rep. Amanda Bouldin (D - Hills 12) 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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseFeb 18, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJun 2, 2015✓LawJun 2, 2015
HB 323 (2015)Became Law
relative to the administration of the statewide assessment program.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1465s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 323 to 5/14/15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 12, 2015✓SenateMay 21, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawSep 11, 2015
HB 346 (2016)Died
relative to criminal history records checks for school employees and volunteers.
Rep. Andrew O'Hearne (D - Sull 3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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 HB 346 to 5/14/15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✕SenateJan 6, 2016Governor✕LawJan 6, 2016
HB 361 (2015)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the definition of "employee" and the application of that definition to persons who work exclusively at home via the Internet for online business activities.
Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawJun 12, 2015
HB 403-FN (2015)Died
repealing the law relative to providing certain parameters for access to reproductive health care facilities.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Public and Mental Health

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 403-FN to 5/14/15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 12, 2015SenateMay 14, 2015Governor✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 458 (2016)Became Law
revising the legislative ethics laws and the guidelines of the legislative ethics committee.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13) House Legislative Administration Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs Legislature

Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs 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, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateJan 21, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓LawDec 7, 2016
HB 476-FN (2015)Became Law
amending the definition of "qualifying medical condition" in the therapeutic cannabis law.
Rep. Stephen Schmidt (R - Carr 6) 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 2015-1485s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 476-FN to 5/14/15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 4, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✓GovernorJul 6, 2015✓LawSep 4, 2015
HB 479 (2015)Became Law
relative to uninsured or hit-and-run motor vehicle coverage and relative to the New Hampshire excellence in higher education endowment trust fund.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 11) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Motor Vehicles

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1477s.

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 1477s, 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 1477s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawSep 11, 2015
HB 486 (2015)Became Law
authorizing towns and cities to establish special assessment districts and establishing a committee to study the creation of a special village district in Danbury.
Rep. Clyde Carson (D - Merr 7) 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 2015-1497s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 486 to 5/14/15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 4, 2015✓SenateJun 4, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓Law
HB 502 (2016)Became Law
relative to petitions for verification of checklists.
Rep. Catherine Cheney (R - Straf 17) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

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, 2015✓HouseFeb 18, 2015✓SenateJan 14, 2016✓GovernorFeb 23, 2016✓LawApr 23, 2016
HB 584-FN (2015)Became Law
making various changes to laws relating to motor vehicles and vessels.
Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1494s, 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 1494s, 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 1494s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
HB 597-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to penalties for indecent exposure and lewdness.
Rep. Frank Byron (R - Hills 20) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1491s.

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJul 6, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
HB 603 (2015)Died
relative to student exemption from the statewide assessment.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 603 to 5/14/15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 15, 2015✕GovernorJun 12, 2015✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 616-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to compensation to claimants under the victims' assistance fund.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1490s.

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 1490s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseFeb 18, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJul 6, 2015✓LawSep 4, 2015
HB 648-FN (2015)Became Law
requiring detention until arraignment for persons arrested for violation of protective orders.
Rep. Daniel Sullivan (D - Hills 42) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 7, 2015✓GovernorJun 2, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
SB 134-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to the escheat of United States savings bonds.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1238h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment #1238h

✓IntroducedJan 29, 2015✓SenateMar 12, 2015✓HouseApr 29, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawAug 11, 2015
SB 171 (2015)Became Law
establishing a committee to study issues concerning parking for those with walking disabilities.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Transportation Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1276h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1276h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 5, 2015✓HouseApr 29, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawJun 12, 2015
SB 21 (2015)Became Law
relative to the board of mental health practice.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 0973h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #0973h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateJan 29, 2015✓HouseApr 15, 2015✓GovernorJun 2, 2015✓LawAug 1, 2015
SB 230-FN-LOCAL (2015)Became Law
relative to speed limits on state roads that are seasonally congested by pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1361h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1361h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 5, 2015✓HouseApr 29, 2015✓GovernorJun 2, 2015✓LawAug 1, 2015
SB 250 (2015)Became Law
relative to the jurisdiction and voting procedures of the executive branch ethics committee.
Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13) House Executive Departments and Administration

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1134h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1134h

✓Introduced✓SenateMar 12, 2015✓HouseApr 15, 2015✓GovernorJun 2, 2015✓LawAug 1, 2015