The Senate, Thursday, May 5, 2016

The Senate took up 65 bills: 7 together on the consent calendar, then 58 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 16
Votes Taken
9 roll calls61 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 1118 (2016)Died
relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption in favor of shared residential responsibility.
Rep. Frank Edelblut (R - Hills 38) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✕SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawMay 5, 2016
HB 1138 (2016)Became Law
relative to access to investigational drugs, biological products, and devices.
Rep. Frank Edelblut (R - Hills 38) 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 2016-1634s.

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 1634s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓LawJun 6, 2016
HB 114 (2016)Became Law
establishing beer specialty licenses and relative to rectifiers.
Rep. Keith Murphy (R - Hills 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Liquor and Beer

Senate Commerce 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 1808s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2015✓HouseJan 6, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓LawJul 1, 2016
HB 1153 (2016)Died
prohibiting a political subdivision from adopting residency restrictions on sex offenders.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
HB 1172 (2016)Became Law
relative to corrective action implementation of audit findings concerning Cannon Mountain.
Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 21) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Finance Environment - Conservation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1612s.

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 1612s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓LawJun 6, 2016
HB 1186 (2016)Became Law
relative to coasting of vehicles.
Rep. Eric Schleien (R - Hills 37) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation 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 1869s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 10, 2016✓LawJun 10, 2016
HB 1193 (2016)Became Law
relative to the wellness and primary prevention council and relative to certification of school nurses.
Rep. Barbara French (D - Merr 6) 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 (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 1861s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseJan 27, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawAug 20, 2016
HB 1204 (2016)Became Law
relative to payment of rent pending the stay of an eviction proceeding.
Rep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 19) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Housing

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1758s.

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 1758s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 9, 2016✓LawJun 9, 2016
HB 1210 (2016)Became Law
relative to prescriptions for controlled drugs by telemedicine and relative to rulemaking authority and enforcement concerning prices for filling certain prescriptions.
Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 14) 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 (OTP).

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2016-1873s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1873s , 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 1873s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 9, 2016✓Law
HB 1237 (2016)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the establishment of a conflict management and resolution system for parents and children.
Rep. Robert Luther (R - Belk 3) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1784s.

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 1784s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓LawJun 6, 2016
HB 1252 (2016)Died
permitting employers to pay wages to employees weekly or biweekly.
Rep. Laurie Sanborn (R - Hills 41) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1649s.

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

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1649s

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, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
HB 1269 (2016)Became Law
extending the New Hampshire health care quality assurance commission and relative to the membership of the commission.
Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 30) 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 2016-1788s.

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 1788s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 3, 2016✓LawJun 3, 2016
HB 1298 (2016)Became Law
relative to damage to private property and relative to the authority of federal border patrol agents to make arrests in Coos county.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1794s.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2016-1794s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1794s , 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 1794s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 20, 2016✓LawJan 1, 2017
HB 1307 (2016)Became Law
relative to the procedure for amendment of condominium instruments and relative to name availability for business organizations.
Rep. Joseph Lachance (R - Hills 8) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Housing

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1790s, 5–0.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2016-1790s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1790s , NT, 2/3 Necessary

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2016-1892s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1892s , 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 1892s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓Law
HB 1322 (2016)Died
relative to reports to the public employee labor relations board.
Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 3) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

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 HB 1322 to First bill after lunch, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 1322 to 2:00 p.m., Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 1322 to 05/12/2016, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕LawMay 12, 2016
HB 1353 (2016)Became Law
relative to the notice required of a law enforcement officer prior to making an audio recording of a routine stop.
Rep. Frank Byron (R - Hills 20) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1768s.

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 1768s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 3, 2016✓LawJun 3, 2016
HB 1385-FN-A (2016)Died
making certain changes to business profits tax provisions affecting a business organization when owners sell or exchange ownership interests in the business.
Rep. Patricia Lovejoy (D - Rock 36) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Reconsider Third Reading and Final Passage, 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 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1465s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✕SenateMay 19, 2016Governor✕LawMay 19, 2016
HB 1415 (2016)Became Law
relative to escape from official custody.
Rep. Katherine Rogers (D - Merr 28) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1795s.

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 1795s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 3, 2016✓LawJan 1, 2017
HB 1478 (2016)Interim Study
establishing a commission to develop a structure for the implementation of an alternative contract for health care payments.
Rep. Kermit Williams (D - Hills 4) 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 Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
HB 1486 (2016)Became Law
relative to membership of the state house bicentennial commission.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Legislative Administration Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs

Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1654s.

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 1654s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorMay 27, 2016✓LawJul 26, 2016
HB 1527-FN-A (2016)Became Law
authorizing additional part-time positions at the department of administrative services and making an appropriation therefor, and relative to the revenue stabilization reserve account.
Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Finance State Government

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1616s.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2016-1616s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1616s , NT, 2/3 Necessary

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

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1616s

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 1616s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 10, 2016✓LawJun 10, 2016
HB 1570-FN (2016)Died
repealing the law governing access to reproductive health care facilities.
Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23) House Judiciary Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

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 HB 1570 to the present time, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

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, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
HB 1637-FN (2016)Died
relative to school attendance in towns with no public schools.
Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 20) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1736s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✕GovernorJun 9, 2016✕LawJun 16, 2016
HB 1644-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to screening and intervention for dyslexia and related disorders, establishing a reading specialist position in the department of education, and making a technical correction.
Rep. John L. Balcom (R - Hills 21) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1614s.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2016-1614s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1614s , 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 1614s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 15, 2016✓Law
HB 1656-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to exceptions to the real estate transfer tax.
Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1466s.

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 1466s and 1637s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawJun 21, 2016
HB 1661-FN (2016)Died
relative to conversion therapy seeking to change a person's sexual orientation.
Rep. Eric Schleien (R - Hills 37) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1800s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 1661 to the present time, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled 14–10 on a roll call

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

In the record: Special Order HB 1661 to 05/12/2016

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕Law
HB 1681-FN (2016)Became Law
establishing a commission on hypodermic syringes and needles.
Rep. Joseph Hannon (R - Straf 25) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1487s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1487s, 1880s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s #1487s, NT and #1880s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓Law
HB 378 (2016)Became Law
establishing a committee to study RSA 461-A, relative to parental rights and responsibilities.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1767s.

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 1767s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseJan 20, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawJun 21, 2016
HB 512 (2016)Died
prohibiting confiscation of firearms, ammunition, or firearms accessories during a state of emergency.
Rep. Shari LeBreche (R - Belk 6) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1785s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 512 to 05/12/2016, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseJan 6, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✕GovernorJun 9, 2016✕LawJun 16, 2016
HB 533 (2016)Died
relative to installation requirements for arc-fault circuit interrupters.
Rep. Warren Groen (R - Straf 10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Zoning and Planning

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1865s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gary Daniels.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1865s

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 1865s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseJan 7, 2016✓SenateMay 5, 2016✕GovernorJun 9, 2016✕LawJun 16, 2016
HB 629-FN (2016)Died
relative to induced termination of pregnancy statistics.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) 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 (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

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 8, 2015✓HouseJan 6, 2016SenateMay 5, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016