The Senate took up 58 bills: 8 together on the consent calendar, then 50 one by one, listed below by bill.
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title = {The Senate, Thursday, March 3, 2016},
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note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026}
}The Senate journal does not record who spoke for or against a motion, so this is the vote record without the debate.
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.
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0551s.
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 0551s
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0593s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 325 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
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 0593s
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0585s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 326 to 03/10/2016, Without Objection
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0598s.
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 0598s
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
Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
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 0866s
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0588s.
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 0588s
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0599s.
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 0599s
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0609s.
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 0609s
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 12–8 on a division
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0604s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 419 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
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 0604s, NT
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 422 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 13–11 on a roll call
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 428 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).
In the record: Laid on Table
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 14–10 on a roll call
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0605s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the present time, Without Objection
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).
In the record: Laid on 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 s 0605s and 0854s
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0537s.
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 0537s
Senate Ways and Means 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
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0572s.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).
In the record: Laid on Table
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0624s.
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 0624s
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0397s.
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
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0610s.
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 0610s
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 13–10 on a roll call
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 SB 463 to the Beginning of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-0887s
Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-0887s
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
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0589s.
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 0589s
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0607s.
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
Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
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
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0586s.
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 0586s
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0591s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 477 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
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 0591s
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0596s.
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 0596s, NT
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0641s.
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 0641s, NT
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0667s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 487 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
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 0667s
Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0561s.
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 0561s
Senate Commerce 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 SB 512 to 03/10/2016, Without Objection
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 516 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 14–10 on a roll call
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0614s.
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 0614s
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Interim Study (IS).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 529 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
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
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0592s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 530 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
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 0592s, NT
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 534 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 536 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order SB 542 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).
In the record: Laid on Table
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5).
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5).
In the record: Laid on Table
Senate Ways and Means 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. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).
In the record: Remove From Table
Refer to Finance (Send the bill to the Finance Committee)
Motion Passed: Sent to Finance
In the record: Without Objection, Referred to Finance