The Senate, Thursday, May 21, 2015

The Senate took up 24 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 15
Votes Taken
3 roll calls24 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 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.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 21, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawJul 1, 2015
HB 233 (2015)Became Law
relative to local approval of mining activity.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 11) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1734s.

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 1734s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 4, 2015✓SenateMay 21, 2015✓GovernorJun 26, 2015✓LawAug 25, 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.

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 1863s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 12, 2015✓SenateMay 21, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawSep 11, 2015
HB 364 (2015)Became Law
relative to renewal fees administered by the office of professional licensing, the salt applicator certification program, and pesticide product registration requirements.
Rep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 19) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

In the record: Without Objection the Senate will suspend all rules necessary to allow the consideration of HB 364, 2/3 necessary

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Bradley having voted on the prevailing side Moved Reconsideration on Ought to Pass with Amendment

Sec. 1-18

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Sec. 19-21

Motion Passed 20–4 on a roll call

Sec. 22-24

Motion Passed 18–6 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 1881s, NT, and 1885s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseFeb 18, 2015✓SenateMay 21, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawJul 1, 2015
HB 418 (2015)Became Law
relative to waiver of rights to devised or inherited real property.
Rep. James Webb (R - Rock 6) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 21, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawJun 12, 2015
HB 451 (2015)Became Law
relative to local approval of mining permits.
Rep. Franklin Sterling (R - Ches 14) House Municipal and County Government Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1735s.

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 1735s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 4, 2015✓SenateMay 21, 2015✓GovernorJul 6, 2015✓LawSep 4, 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 the Next Session, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateMay 28, 2015✓GovernorJul 14, 2015✓Law
HB 468-FN (2015)Became Law
requiring a warrant to obtain electronic device location information.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-1727s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 468 to the Next Session, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 25, 2015✓SenateJun 4, 2015✓GovernorJul 20, 2015✓LawJul 1, 2015
HB 483 (2015)Became Law
relative to the commission on primary care workforce issues.
Rep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24) 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 2015-1715s.

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 1883s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 4, 2015✓SenateMay 21, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓LawJul 13, 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 the Next Session, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 4, 2015✓SenateJun 4, 2015✓GovernorJul 13, 2015✓Law
HB 564-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to prior authorization for certain prescription drugs.
Rep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24) 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 2015-1710s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 564 to the end of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2015-1898s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2015-1898s

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 1710s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 12, 2015✓SenateMay 21, 2015✓GovernorJul 6, 2015✓Law
HB 614-FN (2015)Became Law
implementing goals of the state 10-year energy strategy, modifying uses of the site evaluation committee fund, establishing fees for energy facility evaluation, and relative to public information sessions on proposed energy siting.
Rep. David Danielson (R - Hills 7) 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 2015-1736s.

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 Amendments 1736s, NT, and 1855s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 12, 2015✓SenateJun 4, 2015✓GovernorJul 8, 2015✓LawJul 8, 2015
HB 628-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to indemnification of health care provider facilities under certain circumstances.
Rep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24) 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 2015-1709s.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

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

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateFeb 4, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawJan 1, 2017
SB 202-FN (2015)Became Law
relative to licensure of outsourcing facilities by the pharmacy 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) 1474h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1474h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 5, 2015✓HouseMay 6, 2015✓GovernorJun 26, 2015✓Law
SB 40-FN (2015)Died
including a fetus in the definition of "another" for the purpose of certain criminal offenses.
Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1274h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1274h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 29, 2015✓SenateMar 12, 2015✓HouseMay 6, 2015Governor✕Law
SB 53 (2015)Became Law
repealing the interagency coordinating council for women offenders and relative to the membership of the interbranch criminal and juvenile justice council.
Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1213h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1213h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 5, 2015✓HouseApr 29, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawAug 11, 2015
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1336h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1336h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 26, 2015✓HouseApr 29, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓Law
SB 92 (2015)Became Law
establishing a committee to study public access to political campaign information.
Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1298h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Birdsell Concurs with House Amendment #1298h

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateMar 12, 2015✓HouseApr 29, 2015✓GovernorJun 12, 2015✓LawJun 12, 2015