The Senate, Thursday, March 24, 2016

The Senate took up 69 bills: 7 together on the consent calendar, then 62 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 10
Votes Taken
19 roll calls, 2 divisions67 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.

CACR 27 (2016)Died
relating to the operating budget. Providing that the state shall not spend more on operating budget expenses than it receives in revenue plus any surplus from the previous budget period, or use the proceeds of any instrument of indebtedness to fund its operating expenditures.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) House Finance Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1059s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order CACR 27 to After Lunch, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 23–1 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1059s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016HouseMay 11, 2016Voters
HB 351 (2016)Became Law
exempting historically significant vehicles from emission control requirements.
Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation 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 1087s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓GovernorMay 3, 2016✓LawJan 1, 2017
HB 377 (2016)Became Law
establishing a state geographic information system committee.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1071s.

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 1071s and 1124s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓GovernorMay 19, 2016✓LawMay 19, 2016
HB 661-FN (2016)Died
relative to record keeping for sold or transferred animals and making certain technical corrections to the law governing the sale or transfer of animals.
Rep. Janice Gardner (D - Straf 15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Animals

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseJan 7, 2016✕SenateMar 24, 2016Governor✕LawMar 24, 2016
HB 668-FN (2016)Died
relative to application of the Internal Revenue Code to provisions of the business profits tax.
Rep. Laurie Sanborn (R - Hills 41) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1018s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 668 to the present time, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 18–6 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1018s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseFeb 11, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕Law
SB 324 (2016)Died
eliminating the land use board and requiring approval of federal land acquisitions by the governor and executive council.
Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1072s.

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 1072s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✕GovernorJun 21, 2016✕LawSep 29, 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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1057s.

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 1057s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawAug 20, 2016
SB 336 (2016)Died
relative to the qualifications for obtaining a license to carry a concealed pistol or revolver.
Sen. Sam Cataldo (R - SD6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1046s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 336 to After Lunch, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 22–2 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1046s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1150s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1150s

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 1046s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✕GovernorJun 16, 2016✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 337 (2016)Died
establishing a committee to study the immunity of court-appointed special advocates.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1042s, 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 1042s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✕HouseMay 11, 2016Governor✕LawMay 11, 2016
SB 338 (2016)Died
relative to the right of crime victims to make statements to the parole board.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1032s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016SenateMar 24, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 340 (2016)Interim Study
relative to sentencing violations of probation.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary 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 6, 2016SenateMar 24, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 342-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to the sale or exchange of an interest in a business organization under the business profits tax.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1021s.

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 1021s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawJun 21, 2016
SB 347 (2016)Died
enabling the state and municipalities to adopt laws and ordinances regulating attire on state and municipal property.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) 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 2016-1095s.

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 1095s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✕HouseMay 11, 2016Governor✕LawMay 11, 2016
SB 362 (2016)Became Law
requiring notice to planning boards of placement of signs on scenic byways.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Transportation Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1038s.

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 1038s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorMay 20, 2016✓LawJul 19, 2016
SB 376-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to wildlife corridors.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources Fish & Game

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1061s.

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 1061s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 10, 2016✓LawAug 9, 2016
SB 382 (2016)Died
relative to the authority of a federal law enforcement officer to make arrests in New Hampshire.
Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1) Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 5–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid on Table

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

Motion Failed 8–13 on a division

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 13–10 on a division

Moved by Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016SenateMar 24, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 402 (2016)Died
relative to procedures for determining and disclosing exculpatory evidence in a police officer's personnel file.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1035s.

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 1035s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016Governor✕Law
SB 414-FN-A (2016)Interim Study
relative to the health care premium contribution for retired state employees over 65 years of age, relative to funding of retiree health benefits, and making an appropriation to the department of administrative services.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) Senate Finance Retirement

Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 414 to After Lunch, 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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016SenateMar 24, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 417 (2016)Became Law
relative to employment contract restrictions upon physicians.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) 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 2016-1062s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andrew Hosmer (D - SD7).

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. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Laid on Table

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

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 19–5 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1062s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓LawAug 5, 2016
SB 421 (2016)Interim Study
relative to liability of governmental units.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Civil Actions

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1081s.

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 1081s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016HouseMay 11, 2016Governor✕LawJun 16, 2016
SB 423 (2016)Became Law
relating to the right of 17-year olds to register to vote.
Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1086s.

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 1086s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 3, 2016✓LawAug 2, 2016
SB 430 (2016)Died
establishing a commission to study long-term peer-to-peer recovery services in New Hampshire.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1074s.

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 1074s and 1117s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✕HouseMay 11, 2016Governor✕LawMay 11, 2016
SB 431 (2016)Became Law
relative to data submission by insurers.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Insurance

Senate Health and Human Services 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

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 1156s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 10, 2016✓LawJun 10, 2016
SB 432 (2016)Interim Study
relative to itemized bills for medical services.
Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1091s.

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 1091s and 1133s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016HouseMay 11, 2016Governor✕LawJun 16, 2016
SB 435 (2016)Interim Study
relative to the reporting of the unauthorized diversion of controlled drugs.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary 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 6, 2016SenateMar 24, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 439 (2016)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the shortage of nurses and other skilled health care workers for home health care services and post-acute care services.
Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1069s.

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 1069s and 1162s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 10, 2016✓Law
SB 481-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to a special health care service license and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Commerce Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2).

In the record: Laid on Table

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓LawJul 1, 2016
SB 488-FN-LOCAL (2016)Became Law
establishing an advisory council on lactation.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0864s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 488 to the end of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection

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 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 Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

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 1176s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorJun 9, 2016✓Law
SB 491-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to Medicaid home health care services and relative to the scope of practice of licensed nursing assistants.
Sen. Andrew Hosmer (D - SD7) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1067s.

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 1067s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 16, 2016✓LawJun 16, 2016
SB 492-FN (2016)Died
relative to expenditures from the energy efficiency fund.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 492 to After Lunch, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016HouseApr 20, 2016Governor✕LawJun 16, 2016
SB 495-FN-A (2016)Died
relative to the definition of a cigar bar.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Finance Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1063s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 495 to After Lunch, 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 1063s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✕GovernorJun 21, 2016✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 503-FN-A (2016)Died
relative to pre-kindergarten education using "pay for success" financing.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1060s.

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 1060s

✓IntroducedJan 14, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✕HouseApr 20, 2016Governor✕LawApr 20, 2016
SB 507-FN (2016)Died
authorizing online voter registration.
Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13) Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 507 to After Lunch, Without Objection

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 14, 2016✕SenateMar 24, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawMar 24, 2016
SB 513-FN (2016)Interim Study
relative to the Sununu Youth Service Center.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) Senate Finance Children

Senate Finance 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 24, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 514 (2016)Died
relative to the appropriation for Medicaid managed care.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✕SenateMar 24, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawMar 24, 2016
SB 519 (2016)Became Law
relative to highway signs.
Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1034s.

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 1034s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorMay 19, 2016✓LawMay 19, 2016
SB 520-FN (2016)Died
relative to the form of drivers' licenses and identification cards.
Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 520 to the present time, Without Objection

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

Moved by Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016SenateMar 24, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 521-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to an OHRV registration fee for persons who are members of an OHRV club, and requiring a report on registration alternatives for OHRV users who do not use organized trail systems.
Sen. Gary Daniels (R - SD11) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation Fish & Game

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 9, 2016✓Law
SB 527-FN-A (2016)Died
transferring funds from the general fund to the police standards and training council training fund, making an appropriation to the police standards and training council, making an appropriation to the department of safety for the purchase of state police cruisers, and permitting employers to pay wages to employees weekly or biweekly.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Finance Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1033s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 527 to After Lunch, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1033s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016Governor✕Law
SB 528-FN-A (2016)Interim Study
making an appropriation for supportive housing for persons with substance use disorders.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) Senate Finance Housing

Senate Finance 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 24, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1065s.

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 1065s and 1132s

✓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 Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1055s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 533 to After Lunch, Without Objection

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1157s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1157s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1172s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1172s

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 1055s, and 1157s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓Law
SB 535-FN-A (2016)Died
establishing a grant program for high schools for heroin and opiate prevention education.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Education - General

Senate Finance 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

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

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 1175s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✕HouseApr 20, 2016Governor✕LawApr 20, 2016
SB 539 (2016)Became Law
relative to access to records under the child protection act.
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 2016-1070s.

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 1070s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓LawAug 5, 2016
SB 541 (2016)Died
establishing a commission to study provider rates.
Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1068s.

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 1068s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✕HouseMay 11, 2016Governor✕LawMay 11, 2016
SB 551-FN-A-LOCAL (2016)Died
establishing video lottery and table gaming at one location.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-0961s.

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

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 (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016SenateMar 24, 2016HouseGovernor✕LawSep 29, 2016
SB 552-FN (2016)Interim Study
relative to application of the Internal Revenue Code to provisions of the business profits tax.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order SB 552 to After Lunch, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 18–6 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1155s

✓IntroducedJan 21, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016HouseApr 20, 2016Governor✕LawJun 16, 2016
SB 553 (2016)Became Law
relative to implementation of the Medicaid managed care program.
Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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 553 to After Lunch, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1154s

✓IntroducedFeb 18, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓LawJun 6, 2016
SCR 3 (2016)Died
applying to the United States Congress to convene a limited convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing amendments to the federal Constitution concerning election reform that do not abrogate or amend the first amendment to the federal Constitution.
Sen. David Pierce (D - SD5) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1056s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the present time, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 22–2 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1056s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016HouseMay 19, 2016
SCR 4 (2016)Died
applying for an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes fiscal restraints on the federal government.
Sen. Gary Daniels (R - SD11) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs State Government

Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1064s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the present time, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1064s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016HouseMay 11, 2016