The Senate, Thursday, May 12, 2016

The Senate took up 54 bills: 6 together on the consent calendar, then 48 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 17
Votes Taken
23 roll calls, 3 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.

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 1144-LOCAL (2016)Became Law
relative to notice for sessions of correction of the check list.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1847s.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2016-1950s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1950s , NT, 2/3 Necessary

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1950s

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. David Watters (D - SD4).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1950s

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 1847s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 15, 2016✓Law
HB 1182-FN (2016)Died
making an appropriation to the office of professional licensure and certification for technology upgrades for the controlled drug prescription health and safety program.
Rep. John Potucek (R - Rock 6) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

Senate Finance 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 1938s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕Law
HB 1271 (2016)Became Law
making certain length and width exemptions concerning commercial vehicles and relative to signs advising motorists approaching emergency vehicles in the breakdown lane.
Rep. Larry Gagne (R - Hills 13) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1783s.

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

Motion Failed 7–17 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1783s

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 1933s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 9, 2016✓LawAug 8, 2016
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).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 17–7 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕LawMay 12, 2016
HB 1356 (2016)Died
relative to construction of the terms "resident," "inhabitant," "residence," and "residency."
Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 7) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill 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. David Boutin (R - SD16).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕LawSep 29, 2016
HB 1375 (2016)Died
relative to deliberative sessions in political subdivisions that have adopted official ballot voting.
Rep. Keith Ammon (R - Hills 40) 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 2016-1848s.

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 1848s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseFeb 4, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕Law
HB 1396 (2016)Became Law
relative to OHRV operation on certain highways in Grafton county and establishing a commission to study OHRV usage and the allocation of law enforcement and emergency response resources and responsibilities.
Rep. Duane Brown (R - Graf 16) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1811s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1811s, 1924s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s #1811s, NT and #1924s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓Law
HB 1428-FN-A-LOCAL (2016)Became Law
establishing the clean water state revolving fund non-program fund account in the department of environmental services for the purpose of funding eligible and completed wastewater projects under the state aid grant program, making an appropriation to the police standards and training council, repealing the police standards and training council training fund, making a capital appropriation to the police standards and training council, adding a quorum requirement to the performance audit and oversight committee, relative to liquor commission revenue shortfalls, and relative to the rivers management and protection program.
Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 2) House Finance Senate Finance Environment - Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1844s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 1428 to the end of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1844s, 1911s, 1961s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s #1844s, NT and #1911s, NT and #1961s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓Law
HB 1455 (2016)Died
relative to the application of the municipal budget law to village districts wholly within a town.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✕SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕LawMay 12, 2016
HB 1461 (2016)Became Law
relative to the definition of and criteria for protection instream flow.
Rep. John Mullen (R - Straf 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1829s.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–8 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1829s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓Law
HB 1468 (2016)Became Law
relative to sessions for correction of the checklist.
Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 7) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

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 Failed 12–12 on a division

Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).

In the record: Laid on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 15–9 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 3, 2016✓LawAug 2, 2016
HB 1482 (2016)Became Law
relative to the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program.
Rep. Robert Backus (D - Hills 19) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 5–0.

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

Motion Failed 8–11 on a division

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 9–12 on a division

Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).

In the record: Laid on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 3, 2016✓LawJun 13, 2016
HB 1503 (2016)Became Law
relative to distributing campaign materials at the polling place, relative to health and dental benefits for temporary, seasonal, and part-time state employees, and relative to administration of the tobacco tax.
Rep. Dennis Fields (R - Belk 4) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1850s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 1503 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 HB 1503 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 HB 1503 to the present time, 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 s 1850s and 1972s, NT

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 HB 1503: Rescind OT3rdg and Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1850s, 1972s, 1973s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s #1850s, and #1972s, NT and #1973s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓Law
HB 1534 (2016)Died
relative to reports of death of voters and authorizing an electronic poll book trial program.
Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 7) House Election Law Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1849s.

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1849s

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 1849s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕Law
HB 1590-FN-A-LOCAL (2016)Became Law
relative to taxation of short-term rentals.
Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Ways and Means Housing

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1802s.

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

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1802s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓LawAug 23, 2016
HB 1591-FN-A (2016)Died
relative to the health care premium contribution for retired state employees who are eligible for Medicare Parts A and B due to age or disability, relative to funding of retiree health benefits, and making an appropriation to the department of administrative services.
Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37) House Finance Senate Finance Retirement

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1810s.

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 1810s, Sections 8-9 and 12 III

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

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1810s, Sections 7 and 10-12

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 1810s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕Law
HB 1595-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to the rivers management and protection program.
Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1842s.

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–8 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1842s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawAug 20, 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.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1960s

Motion Failed 7–17 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1960s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1963s

Motion Failed 4–20 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1963s

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).

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. David Pierce (D - SD5).

In the record: Remove From Table

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1974s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 16–8 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1974s

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 1974s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕Law
HB 1680-FN (2016)Became Law
extending the suspension of prior authorization requirements for a community mental health program on drugs used to treat mental illness.
Rep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24) 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 2016-1813s.

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 1813s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 9, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓LawJun 6, 2016
HB 1695-FN (2016)Died
relative to a health system public data resource for New Hampshire and establishing a special fund, relative to cost effectiveness of programs implemented within state agencies, relative to the use of the lakes region facility property for substance abuse treatment and recovery programs, and relative to record management of abuse and neglect reports.
Rep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1803s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 1695 to the end of the Regular Calendar, 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 s 1803s, NT (Lines 8-19 and Section 3) and 1964s, NT

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 HB 1695: Rescind OT3rdg and Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment

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 1803s, NT (Lines 8-19 and Section 3) and 1964s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕Law
HB 1697-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to the operation and insurance of transportation network companies.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 11) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1955s

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1955s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawJun 21, 2016
HB 197-FN (2016)Became Law
establishing a commission to evaluate the 3-tier system.
Rep. Peter Hansen (R - Hills 22) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Liquor and Beer

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1825s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1954s

Motion Failed 7–17 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gary Daniels.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1954s

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 1825s, NT and 1948s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseJan 6, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 9, 2016✓Law
HB 2016 (2016)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1832s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2016-1913s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2016-1913s

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 1832s and 1928s

✓IntroducedJan 27, 2016✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓Law
HB 280 (2016)Became Law
authorizing multi-use decal plates and multi-use veterans decal plates, relative to special motorcycle number plates for disabled veterans, and relative to unfair trade practices targeting veterans.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Finance 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 1958s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawJul 1, 2017
HB 285 (2016)Became Law
relative to discussion with legal counsel under the right-to-know law.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Right to Know

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateJan 14, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawJun 21, 2016
HB 297 (2016)Became Law
protecting individual customer data from disclosure by a public utility.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) 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 2016-1841s.

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 1841s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 10, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✓GovernorJun 15, 2016✓LawAug 14, 2016
HB 353 (2016)Became Law
relative to the governance of condominium unit owners' associations.
Rep. Kermit Williams (D - Hills 4) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Housing

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateJan 14, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓LawAug 1, 2016
HB 458 (2016)Became Law
revising the legislative ethics laws and the guidelines of the legislative ethics committee.
Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13) House Legislative Administration Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs Legislature

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 11, 2015✓SenateJan 21, 2016✓GovernorJun 24, 2016✓LawDec 7, 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.

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 1785s

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 HB 512: Vote on Ought to Pass as Amended

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–8 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1785s

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseJan 6, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016✕GovernorJun 9, 2016✕LawJun 16, 2016
HB 602-FN (2016)Died
relative to the use of drones.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Judiciary

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1816s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 602 to the end of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕Law
HB 606-FN-LOCAL (2016)Became Law
relative to costs for public records filed electronically.
Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) House Judiciary Senate Executive Departments and Administration Right to Know

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 12, 2015✓SenateJan 14, 2016✓GovernorJun 21, 2016✓LawJun 21, 2016
HB 636-FN (2016)Died
relative to forfeiture of property; relative to the sale of premixed synthetic urine; establishing a grant program for high schools for heroin and opiate prevention education; and clarifying who may petition to adopt.
Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2016-1823s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 636 to the end of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1952s, 1966s, 1949s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s #1952s, NT and #1966s, NT and #1949s, NT

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2015✓HouseMar 23, 2016✓SenateMay 12, 2016Governor✕Law
SB 341 (2016)Became Law
establishing a committee to study guardianship in New Hampshire.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1281h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment # 1281h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorMay 27, 2016✓LawMay 27, 2016
SB 467-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to private investigators, security guards, and bail enforcement agents, and relative to unsworn falsification on agency forms.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Judiciary

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1152h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment # 1152h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 3, 2016✓HouseApr 6, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓Law
SB 468-FN (2016)Became Law
relative to changes to the sex offender registry.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1232h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendment # 1232h

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 3, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓LawJun 6, 2016
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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1860h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment # 1860h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseMay 11, 2016✓GovernorJun 6, 2016✓LawJul 1, 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

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1317h, 1478

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with House Amendments # 1317h, and #1478

✓IntroducedJan 14, 2016✓SenateMar 24, 2016✓HouseApr 20, 2016✓GovernorJun 3, 2016✓LawAug 2, 2016