The Senate, Thursday, May 14, 2015

The Senate took up 41 bills: 4 together on the consent calendar, then 37 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
13 roll calls37 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 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.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2015✓HouseFeb 4, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawAug 11, 2015
HB 180 (2015)Became Law
relative to the definition of "price or consideration" under the real estate transfer tax and relative to the exception for transfers by devise under such tax.
Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 5) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1326s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 180 to 5/21/15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 21, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawJul 1, 2015
HB 206 (2015)Became Law
establishing a committee to study non-academic surveys or questionnaires administered by a public school to its students and relative to non-academic surveys or questionnaires given to students.
Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 20) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1180s.

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 1180s, 1741, and 1711, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 4, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✓GovernorJun 26, 2015✓Law
HB 212 (2015)Became Law
relative to revocation of fish and game licenses of persons convicted of sexual assault while hunting, trapping, or fishing and relative to the authority of the fish and game department to establish fees.
Rep. Marjorie Shepardson (D - Ches 10) 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 2015-1586s, 5–0.

Sec. 1 and 34

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call

Sec. 2-34

Motion Passed 20–4 on a roll call

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 1586s and 1748s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✓GovernorJun 30, 2015✓Law
HB 216-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to recovery of certain investigatory costs by regulatory boards and commissions, and applying certain general administration provisions to the mechanical licensing board.
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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1600s.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–8 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1600s, NT

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 the Committee on Finance, Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment 1600s

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 17–7 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1600s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateJan 14, 2016✓GovernorMay 3, 2016✓LawJul 2, 2016
HB 219-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to the use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards.
Rep. Charles McMahon (R - Rock 7) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1569s.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 16–8 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1569s

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 1569s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseFeb 11, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✓GovernorJul 20, 2015✓LawSep 18, 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 5/21/15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 12, 2015✓SenateMay 21, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawSep 11, 2015
HB 332 (2015)Died
relative to school district policy regarding objectionable course material.
Rep. Victoria Sullivan (R - Hills 16) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1261s.

call the question

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1559s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✕GovernorJun 26, 2015✕LawSep 16, 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.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10).

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✕SenateJan 6, 2016Governor✕LawJan 6, 2016
HB 391-FN (2015)Became Law
applying the E911 surcharge to prepaid cellular telephones.
Rep. Robert Introne (R - Rock 5) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1594s.

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 1594s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 12, 2015✓SenateMay 28, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawJan 1, 2016
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).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

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, 2015✓HouseMar 12, 2015SenateMay 14, 2015Governor✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 455-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to the board of managers of the New Hampshire veterans’ home, relative to the reporting process for certain departments and divisions of departments, and extending the commission to study mental health implementation in New Hampshire.
Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1596s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 455-FN to 5/21/15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 28, 2015✓GovernorJul 14, 2015✓Law
HB 463 (2016)Died
relative to state agency communications.
Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 24) House Finance Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 4, 2015✕SenateJan 6, 2016Governor✕LawJan 6, 2016
HB 473 (2015)Died
requiring the board of managers of the veterans’ home to adopt a policy relative to therapeutic use of cannabis by residents of the home.
Rep. Howard Moffett (D - Merr 9) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Public and Mental Health

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1593s.

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 1593s, 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 1593s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015Governor✕Law
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.

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 1485s and 1500s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 4, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✓GovernorJul 6, 2015✓LawSep 4, 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 5/21/15, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 4, 2015✓SenateJun 4, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓Law
HB 521 (2016)Died
relative to the size of the pool of the workers' compensation appeals board.
Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 8) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1609s.

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 1609s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✕SenateJan 14, 2016Governor✕LawJan 14, 2016
HB 553-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to dealer registration privileges by a dealership management company and proof of ownership of a vehicle at the time of sale.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation 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 1697s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✓GovernorJul 6, 2015✓LawSep 4, 2015
HB 560-FN (2016)Died
including a viable fetus in the definition of “another” for the purposes of certain criminal offenses.
Rep. Leon Rideout (R - Coos 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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 Failed 11–13 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Gary Daniels.

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateJan 14, 2016Governor✕Law
HB 563-FN (2015)Died
relative to funding for chartered public school pupils.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 13) House Finance Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 14–10 on a roll call

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, 2015✓HouseMar 12, 2015SenateMay 14, 2015Governor✕LawSep 16, 2015
HB 593-FN (2016)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 and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health and Human Services 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 12, 2015SenateJan 21, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
HB 681-FN-A (2015)Became Law
establishing a fine for persons convicted of domestic violence and increasing the marriage license fee.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

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

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 681-FN-A to the end of the calendar, Without Objection

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2015-1702s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 24–0 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2015-1702s

Sections 1 and 3

Motion Passed 20–4 on a roll call

Sections 2 and 3

Motion Passed 21–3 on a roll call

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 1702s, NT, 1760s, NT, and 1763s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 14, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawJul 1, 2015
SB 22 (2015)Became Law
relative to certain changes in the law governing the therapeutic use of cannabis.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1251h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1251h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 12, 2015✓HouseApr 15, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawAug 11, 2015
SB 23 (2015)Became Law
allowing certain advanced practice registered nurses to authorize involuntary commitment and voluntary admission to state institutions.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1123h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1123h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 12, 2015✓HouseApr 15, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawJun 12, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1388h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1388h

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseMay 6, 2015✓GovernorJun 16, 2015✓Law
SB 49 (2015)Became Law
relative to clinical eligibility determination for long-term care.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1185h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1185h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 12, 2015✓HouseApr 15, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawAug 11, 2015
SB 56 (2015)Became Law
establishing a commission to study oversight, regulation, and reporting of patient safety and infectious disease prevention and control issues in health care settings.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1227h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1227h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateFeb 12, 2015✓HouseApr 15, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓Law
SB 60 (2015)Became Law
establishing a commission to investigate implementation of decoupling for New Hampshire utilities.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1259h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1259h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateFeb 12, 2015✓HouseApr 15, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓Law
SB 62 (2015)Became Law
relative to drivers' licenses for persons without a permanent address.
Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1353h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1353h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 5, 2015✓HouseMay 6, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawAug 11, 2015
SB 84 (2015)Became Law
relative to the definition of "telemedicine."
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1332h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1332h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 12, 2015✓HouseMay 6, 2015✓GovernorJul 15, 2015✓Law