The Senate, Wednesday, January 6, 2016

The Senate took up 26 bills: 8 together on the consent calendar, then 18 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 1
Votes Taken
23 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 353 (2016)Became Law
relative to the governance of condominium unit owners' associations.
Rep. Kermit Williams (D - Hills 4) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Housing

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-2540s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 353 to 01/14/2016, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateJan 14, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓LawAug 1, 2016
SB 131-FN (2016)Died
authorizing individuals and certain businesses to purchase health insurance from out-of-state companies.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 131-FN to 01/14/2016, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015SenateFeb 4, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 152 (2016)Became Law
relative to criminal history records checks for school employees and designated school volunteers.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-2412s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 152 to 01/14/2016, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateFeb 4, 2016✓HouseApr 6, 2016✓GovernorMay 20, 2016✓LawJul 19, 2016
SB 224-FN-A (2016)Died
making a capital appropriation for the Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont to construct an involuntary commitment mental health facility.
Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5) Senate Capital Budget

Senate Capital Budget recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 29, 2015✕SenateJan 6, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawJan 6, 2016
SB 246 (2016)Died
relative to the definition of "teacher" for the purpose of renomination or reelection.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 12, 2015✕SenateJan 6, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawJan 6, 2016
SB 25-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to the administration of epinephrine.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-2411s.

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 2411s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 29, 2015✓SenateJan 6, 2016✓HouseApr 6, 2016✓GovernorMay 3, 2016✓LawJul 2, 2016
SB 3-FN (2016)Interim Study
relative to payment for reasonable value of services.
Sen. Gary Daniels (R - SD11) Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce 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, 2015SenateJan 6, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 66 (2016)Became Law
naming the lobby of the legislative office building after former speaker of the house George Roberts and relative to naming areas of the state house complex.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Legislative Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2015-3020s.

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 3020s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓SenateJan 6, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawJun 21, 2016