The Senate, Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Senate took up 53 bills: 4 together on the consent calendar, then 49 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 8
Votes Taken
5 divisions53 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 excusedDemocrat 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. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21)

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 1272-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to bus transportation for chartered public school students.
Rep. Katherine Prudhomme-O'Brien (R - Rock 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0810s.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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 0810s

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration on Ought to Pass

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseFeb 4, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 10, 2016✓LawJul 1, 2016
HB 301 (2016)Became Law
establishing a committee to study New Hampshire's statewide longitudinal data system and any other department of education maintained database that contains student level data.
Rep. Elizabeth Ferreira (R - Hills 28) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseJan 7, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓GovernorApr 1, 2016✓LawApr 1, 2016
HB 527 (2016)Became Law
requiring school districts employing school resource officers to adopt a written agreement.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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 0915s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓GovernorApr 15, 2016✓LawJan 1, 2017
HB 536 (2016)Became Law
relative to payment for special education services for chartered public school students and relative to federal funds for chartered public schools.
Rep. Wayne Burton (D - Straf 6) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓GovernorApr 25, 2016✓LawJun 24, 2016
SB 323 (2016)Became Law
relative to the use of force by employees of hospitals or other health care facilities.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) 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 2016-0865s.

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 0865s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorMay 20, 2016✓LawJul 19, 2016
SB 326 (2016)Became Law
relative to the membership of the community college system of New Hampshire board of trustees.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) House Education Senate Education Education - Finance

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0585s.

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 0585s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawAug 20, 2016
SB 346-FN-LOCAL (2016)Died
relative to hours of polling.
Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13) Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0883s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 10–10 on a division

Moved by Sen. Sam Cataldo (R - SD6).

In the record: Laid on Table

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 6, 2016SenateMar 10, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 348 (2016)Died
allowing municipalities to adopt a property tax credit for certain disabled veterans.
Sen. Gary Daniels (R - SD11) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 22–0 on a division

Moved by Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 17, 2016✕HouseMay 11, 2016Governor✕LawMay 11, 2016
SB 351 (2016)Died
establishing a commission to study the feasibility of implementing a clearinghouse model for political expenditures and contributions.
Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5) Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 8–9 on a division

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 10–10 on a division

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

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 11–11 on a division

Moved by Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).

In the record: Remove From Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016SenateMar 10, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 358 (2016)Became Law
relative to use of navigation devices in motor vehicles.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0836s.

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 0836s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorMay 27, 2016✓LawMay 27, 2016
SB 363 (2016)Became Law
relative to OHRVs and snowmobiles held by a trust.
Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation Fish & Game

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0834s.

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 0834s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 10, 2016✓LawJun 10, 2016
SB 380 (2016)Became Law
establishing the drinking water and groundwater trust fund and establishing the New Hampshire drinking water and groundwater advisory commission.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 0940h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment # 0940h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateFeb 4, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓GovernorMar 31, 2016✓LawMar 31, 2016
SB 383 (2016)Became Law
establishing a commission to study and recommend improvements to the New Hampshire hiking trails network.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0867s.

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 0867s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 16, 2016✓Law
SB 386 (2016)Became Law
adding biodiesel to electric renewable energy sources.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) 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 2016-0871s.

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 0871s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorMay 20, 2016✓LawJul 19, 2016
SB 424-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to applicants for licensure as alcohol and drug use counselors from other states, and relative to the fee for licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) 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 2016-0855s.

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 0855s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 10, 2016✓LawJun 10, 2016
SB 462-FN (2016)Died
allowing part-time circuit court judges to retire and elect senior active status.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 462 to 03/17/2016, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✕SenateMar 24, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawMar 24, 2016
SB 465-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images.
Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0823s.

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 0823s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorMay 20, 2016✓LawJul 19, 2016
SB 470 (2016)Died
relative to eligibility of school district employees for Family and Medical Leave Act coverage.
Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) 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 SB 470 to 03/17/2016, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016SenateMar 17, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 471-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to parking for persons with disabilities.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0607s.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Remove From 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 0607s and 0927s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawJan 1, 2017
SB 482-FN-LOCAL (2016)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the effect of short-term rentals on municipalities.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 482 to 03/17/2016, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 17, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 16, 2016✓LawJun 16, 2016
SB 489 (2016)Became Law
authorizing a demonstration project using a Stirling engine system.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) 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 2016-0868s.

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 0868s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓LawJun 6, 2016
SB 509-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to voter registration forms and relative to voter identity verification.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0703s.

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 0703s

✓IntroducedJan 14, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorJun 3, 2016✓LawAug 2, 2016
SB 515-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to the child protection act.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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 0964s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓Law
SB 523-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program and establishing a commission to study requiring controlled drugs and controlled drug analogs to be provided in abuse-deterrent formulation.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Commerce Public and Mental Health

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0852s.

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 0852s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓Law
SB 532-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to prior authorization for substance use treatment.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Insurance

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0857s.

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 0857s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 16, 2016✓LawJan 1, 2017
SB 533-FN-A-LOCAL (2016)Became Law
relative to the governor's commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery and making supplemental appropriations to the commission, the New Hampshire housing finance authority, and the department of health and human services, bureau of drug and alcohol services.
Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Housing

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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 0965s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓Law
SB 537 (2016)Died
relative to record management of abuse and neglect reports.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0859s.

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 0859s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✕HouseMay 11, 2016Governor✕LawMay 11, 2016
SB 538 (2016)Became Law
relative to children taken into custody under the child protection act and relative to the commission to review child abuse fatalities.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

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 21, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓Law
SB 540-FN (2016)Died
relative to the possession, use, or sale of kratom by any person under 18 years of age.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Health and Human Services Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0856s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 540 to 03/17/2016, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 17, 2016HouseMay 11, 2016Governor✕LawJun 16, 2016
SB 543-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to private transferring of adopted children.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0824s.

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 0824s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorMay 27, 2016✓LawJul 1, 2016
SB 548 (2016)Interim Study
naming a bridge in the city of Lebanon in honor of Korean War veterans.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) Senate Transportation Memorials

Senate Transportation 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 21, 2016SenateMar 10, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 549-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to public-private partnerships for transportation infrastructure projects and establishing the public-private infrastructure oversight commission.
Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0904s.

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 0904s and 0933s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 16, 2016✓LawAug 15, 2016
SB 550-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to the maximum gross weight for dump trailers.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0835s.

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 0835s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 10, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 3, 2016✓LawJun 30, 2016