The Senate, Thursday, March 30, 2017

The Senate took up 36 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 12
Votes Taken
33 roll calls, 1 division34 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.

SB 112 (2018)Died
establishing a council on the creative economy.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Remove From Table

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

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

In the record: Rerefer

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateJan 3, 2018✕HouseMay 2, 2018Governor✕LawMay 2, 2018
SB 119 (2018)Died
relative to the length of docks on a water body and boat slips.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) 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 2017-1099s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1099s, 2017-1219s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-1099s and 2017-1219s

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJan 3, 2018Governor✕LawMay 23, 2018
SB 128 (2018)Interim Study
relative to the policy goal of electric utility restructuring.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0883s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-1175s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 17–6 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-1175s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1175s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017HouseFeb 15, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 133-FN (2017)Became Law
relative to security screening at state correctional facilities.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.

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

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-1156s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 21–2 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-1156s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1156s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJun 28, 2017✓LawAug 27, 2017
SB 135-FN (2017)Became Law
relative to the regulation of electricians.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Zoning and Planning

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0477s.

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) 2017-0477s, 2017-1215s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-0477s and 2017-1215s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 16–6 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1215s, Sections 3 and 6

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Friday, March 31, 2017, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJul 5, 2017✓Law
SB 155 (2017)Became Law
relative to implementation of the Medicaid managed care program.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1044s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1044s, 2017-1218s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 22–0 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-1044s, and 2017-1218s

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJul 22, 2017✓LawJul 22, 2017
SB 168 (2017)Died
relative to increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans tax credit.
Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–0.

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 8–13 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✕HouseApr 20, 2017Governor✕LawApr 20, 2017
SB 185 (2017)Became Law
extending the community revitalization tax relief program to coastal properties subject to storm surge, sea level rise, and extreme precipitation.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1050s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1050s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJul 5, 2017✓LawSep 3, 2017
SB 187 (2017)Became Law
clarifying the application of the road toll.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Transportation Senate Ways and Means Transportation and Highways

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1054s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1054s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJun 28, 2017✓LawAug 27, 2017
SB 190-FN (2017)Became Law
repealing the sunset provision on the first responder's critical injury benefit fund.
Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseMay 4, 2017✓GovernorJun 8, 2017✓LawJun 8, 2017
SB 191-FN (2017)Became Law
establishing keno and relative to funding for kindergarten.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Education Senate Education Education - General

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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration on the vote of Ought to Pass on SB 191-FN

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-1190s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 18–5 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-1190s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1190s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 21–2 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJul 12, 2017✓LawJul 1, 2017
SB 2-FN-A (2018)Died
reducing the rates of the business profits tax and the business enterprise tax.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1013s.

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

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2017-1013s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–8 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2017-1013s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1013s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✕HouseJan 3, 2018Governor✕LawJan 3, 2018
SB 206-FN (2017)Became Law
relative to wagering on simulcast racing.
Sen. Harold French (R - SD7) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1230s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJul 10, 2017✓LawJan 1, 2018
SB 215-FN (2018)Became Law
permitting the university system of New Hampshire and the community college system of New Hampshire to participate in the state health insurance plan.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Education - Finance

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 10–11 on a division

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 11–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJan 3, 2018✓GovernorMar 21, 2018✓LawMay 20, 2018
SB 216-FN (2017)Became Law
relative to differential pay for state troopers and relative to crowd control by marine patrol officers.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Finance Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJul 5, 2017✓LawJul 5, 2017
SB 235-FN (2017)Became Law
relative to Medicaid reimbursement to schools for students with medical needs.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1106s, 2017-1231s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-1106s and 2017-1231s

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseMay 4, 2017✓GovernorJun 29, 2017✓LawAug 28, 2017
SB 240-FN-LOCAL (2018)Interim Study
relative to the monitoring and treatment of contaminated wells.
Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD24) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Public and Municipal Affairs

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 12–10 on a roll call

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

In the record: Rerefer

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration on the vote of Rerefer

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 12–10 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateFeb 1, 2018HouseMay 3, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 244-FN-A (2017)Died
relative to exemption of income from taxation under the tax on interest and dividends.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–8 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017SenateMar 30, 2017HouseGovernor✕LawJun 22, 2017
SB 247-FN-A (2018)Became Law
preventing childhood lead poisoning from paint and water.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Insurance

Senate Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 7–15 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 15–7 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJan 3, 2018✓GovernorFeb 8, 2018✓Law
SB 248 (2017)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the rescheduling of elections and relative to absentee voter signatures.
Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1086s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-1221s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-1221s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1086s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 21–2 on a roll call

✓IntroducedMar 9, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJul 10, 2017✓Law
SB 3 (2017)Became Law
relative to domicile for voting purposes.
Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs Elections

Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1016s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2017-1016s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–9 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2017-1016s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1016s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–9 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJul 10, 2017✓LawSep 8, 2017
SB 54 (2017)Became Law
relative to the licensure of alcohol and drug counselors, requiring occupational regulatory boards and commissions to post reciprocity information, and establishing a committee to study licensure of alcohol and drug counselors.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

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

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

Sections 1 and 6

Motion Passed 17–5 on a roll call

Sections 2 through 6

Motion Passed 22–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓SenateMar 31, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJun 30, 2017✓Law
SB 57-FN-A (2017)Became Law
making appropriations to the department of environmental services for the purposes of funding eligible drinking water and wastewater projects under the state aid grant program and relative to making an appropriation from the drinking water and groundwater trust fund to the department of environmental services to address drinking water contamination in Amherst.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Finance Senate Finance Environment - Administration

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

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 SB 57-FN-A: Ought to Pass

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1192s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJul 10, 2017✓Law
SB 7-FN-LOCAL (2018)Died
relative to eligibility for food stamps and establishing the Granite Workforce pilot program.
Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

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

In the record: Suspend Senate Rule 3-17; 2/3 Necessary

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-1189s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 12–11 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-1189s

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–10 on a roll call

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Friday, March 31, 2017, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

Sections 3 - 11

Motion Passed 12–11 on a roll call

Printed in the journal with this session day, and entered in the docket on Friday, March 31, 2017, the date the bill’s own history gives it.

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 31, 2017✕HouseJan 3, 2018Governor✕LawJan 3, 2018
SB 84 (2018)Became Law
relative to payment of workers' compensation benefits by direct deposit.
Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 14–9 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2).

In the record: Rerefer

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateJan 3, 2018✓HouseApr 19, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawJan 1, 2019
SB 86 (2017)Became Law
relative to the regulation of banks, trusts, and credit unions by the banking department.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Banking and Finance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1049s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1049s, 2017-1170s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-1049s and 2017-1170s

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJun 1, 2017✓GovernorJul 10, 2017✓LawSep 8, 2017