The Senate took up 49 bills: 5 together on the consent calendar, then 44 one by one, listed below by bill.
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title = {The Senate, Thursday, April 28, 2016},
howpublished = {Granite Record},
url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2016-04-28},
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 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.
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 Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1543s.
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 1543s, NT
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1463s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order HB 1198 to the present time, Without Objection
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10).
In the record: Laid on Table
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 18–5 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1463s
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).
In the record: Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Rescind Order to Third Reading, and Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 20–3 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1463s
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 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 1609s, NT
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 Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 14–9 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).
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 Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1511s.
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 1511s
Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1513s.
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 1513s
Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 20–3 on a roll call
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1465s.
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 1465s, NT
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1380s.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1502s.
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 1502s
Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 12–9 on a division
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1499s.
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2016-1499s
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted
In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1499s , NT, 2/3 Necessary
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 1499s, NT
Senate Commerce 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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1366s.
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2016-1366s
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted
In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1366s , NT, 2/3 Necessary
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 1366s, NT
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
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 Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1505s.
RSA 487:16-e, Lines 15-20
Motion Passed 22–1 on a roll call
RSA 487:16-e, Lines 8-11
Motion Passed 22–1 on a roll call
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: Sections 1-3 and 4 I-III and 5-6; Ought to Pass with Amendment 1505s
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1498s.
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 1498s, NT, and 1655s, NT
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Education recommended Interim Study (IS).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order HB 1637 to 05/05/2016, Without Objection
Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1466s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order HB 1656-FN to 05/05/2016, Without Objection
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1545s.
Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–9 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1545s, Sections 2 VII and 5
Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 23–0 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1545s, Sections 1 and 2 VIII and 3-5
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1641s
Motion Failed 7–16 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1641s
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1580s
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–9 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Gerald Little (R - SD8).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1580s
Sections 1-4 and 7 II
Motion Passed 22–1 on a roll call
Sections 5-6 and 7 I
Motion Passed 13–10 on a roll call
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1545s, 1580s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s #1545s, NT and #1580s, NT
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 1664s, NT
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1487s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order HB 1681 to 05/05/2016, Without Objection
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1438s.
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 1438s
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1497s.
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 1497s, NT, and 1653s, NT
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1510s.
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 1510s
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1489s.
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 1489s
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1508s.
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 1508s, NT
Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).
In the record: Laid on Table
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 6–13 on a division
Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).
In the record: Laid on Table
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 9–13 on a division
Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).
In the record: Laid on Table
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order HB 594 to the present time, Without Objection
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 13–10 on a roll call
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1484s.
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 1484s, and 1495s
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1379s.
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 1379s and 1509s
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1506s.
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 1506s
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 HB 636 to the present time, Without Objection
Sections 1-4 and 9 II-III
Motion Passed 21–2 on a roll call
Sections 5-8 and 9 I and III
Motion Failed 5–18 on a roll call
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed
In the record: Ought to Pass: Sections 1-4 and 9 II-III
Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1353h
Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17).
In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment # 1353h; Requests C of C
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1275h
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).
In the record: Concur with House Amendment # 1275h
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1223h
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).
In the record: Concur with House Amendment # 1223h
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1204h
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).
In the record: Concur with House Amendment # 1204h
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1289h
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).
In the record: Concur with House Amendment # 1289h