The Senate, Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The Senate took up 31 bills: 3 together on the consent calendar, then 28 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
38 roll calls36 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 144 (2017)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-2024s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2017-2024s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2017-2024s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2133s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2133s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2131s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2131s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2129s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Martha Hennessey (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2129s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2108s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2108s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2135s

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2135s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2134s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2134s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2130s

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2130s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2102s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2102s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-2024s, 2017-2082s, 2017-2124s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-2024s, 2017-2082s, and 2017-2124s

Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and adminsitrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate

Motion Passed

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Gary Daniels.

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2017✓HouseFeb 9, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017✓GovernorJun 28, 2017✓LawJul 1, 2017
HB 190 (2017)Became Law
relative to the wildlife habitat account and the fisheries habitat account.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1984s.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2017✓HouseMar 23, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017✓GovernorJun 28, 2017✓LawJul 1, 2017
HB 195 (2017)Became Law
establishing a committee to study temporary seasonal docks.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1980s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1980s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017✓GovernorJun 28, 2017✓LawJun 28, 2017
HB 215 (2017)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the legalization, regulation, and taxation of marijuana.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1978s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1978s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017✓GovernorJul 18, 2017✓Law
HB 225 (2018)Became Law
relative to information collection concerning electric renewable portfolio standards.

Senate Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2017✓HouseMar 9, 2017✓SenateJan 18, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawAug 24, 2018
relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages by a minor.

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 4, 2017✓HouseJan 26, 2017✓SenateApr 20, 2017Governor✕Law
making appropriations for capital improvements.

Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1755s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2089s

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

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2089s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1755s, 2017-2089s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-1755s and 2017-2089s

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 2017✓HouseApr 5, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017✓GovernorJul 11, 2017✓Law
HB 258 (2017)Became Law
relative to the submission and approval of subsurface sewage disposal system plans, relative to septic requirements in conversions to accessory dwellings, and authorizing certain septage and sludge land applications.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1981s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 258 to the end of the calendar, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order HB 258 to after the House Messagess, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1981s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2017✓HouseFeb 15, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017✓GovernorJul 18, 2017✓LawSep 16, 2017
HB 305 (2018)Became Law
clarifying lessee liability for month-to-month leases.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1990s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD24).

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. Daniel Innis (R - SD24).

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

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateJan 3, 2018✓GovernorMay 15, 2018✓LawJul 14, 2018
HB 334 (2017)Became Law
relative to exemptions from licensure by the board of medical imaging and radiation therapy.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-2018s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-2018s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017✓GovernorJul 10, 2017✓LawSep 8, 2017
establishing a commission to study the transition of certain regulatory authority to the department of environmental services from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✕SenateJan 3, 2018Governor✕LawJan 3, 2018
HB 343 (2017)Became Law
relative to disapproval of forms and authorizing the insurance commissioner to retain certain independent specialists.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1992s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1992s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017✓GovernorJul 10, 2017✓LawJul 10, 2017
relative to the relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-2010s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✕SenateJun 8, 2017Governor✕LawJun 8, 2017
relative to bond requirements for public works contracts.

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateApr 20, 2017✓GovernorJul 18, 2017✓LawSep 16, 2017
HB 400 (2017)Became Law
requiring the department of health and human services to develop a 10-year plan for mental health services, relative to due process rights of persons subject to involuntary emergency admissions, relative to the Philbrook center, relative to reports of abuse and neglect, and relative to the commission to study grandfamilies in New Hampshire, and extending the commission to review child abuse fatalities.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-2033s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-2033s, 2017-2139s, 2017-2141s, 2017-2143s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-2033s, 2017-2139s, 2017-2141s, and 2017-2143s

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017✓GovernorJun 14, 2017✓Law
relative to ignition interlock requirements in manslaughter cases involving alcohol.

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 5, 2017✓HouseFeb 9, 2017✓SenateApr 20, 2017✓GovernorJul 18, 2017✓LawJul 18, 2017
HB 448 (2017)Became Law
relative to certain ignition interlock violations.

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 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateApr 20, 2017✓GovernorJul 18, 2017✓LawJul 18, 2017
regulating groundwater pollution caused by polluting emissions in the air and relative to standards for emerging contaminants in drinking water.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 23, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017Governor✕Law
relative to licensure of mental health practitioners from other states.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1313s.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-1313s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017✓GovernorJul 10, 2017✓LawSep 8, 2017
HB 469 (2017)Became Law
establishing a continuous quality improvement program for pharmacies, relative to vaccines administered by pharmacists, and relative to the authority of the insurance department on federal health care reform.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-2004s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2017-2004s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 22–1 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2017-2004s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2150s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2150s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2149s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2149s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2148s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2148s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2152s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2152s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-2004s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 19–4 on a roll call

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 Ought to Pass with Amendment

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-2004s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 20–3 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017✓GovernorJul 10, 2017✓Law
establishing a committee to study the responsibility of a person who through their pollution makes drinking water non-potable.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseFeb 15, 2017✕SenateMay 31, 2017Governor✕LawMay 31, 2017
HB 517 (2017)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-2023s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2017-2023s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2017-2023s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2036s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2036s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2098s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2098s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2137s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2137s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2097s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2097s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2100s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2100s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2103s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2103s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2092s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2092s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2096s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2096s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2111s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2111s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2105s

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2105s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2104s

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2104s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2091s

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2091s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2101s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2101s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2122s

Motion Failed 6–17 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2122s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2132s

Motion Failed 6–17 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gary Daniels.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2132s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-2023s, 2017-2120s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-2023s, and 2017-2120s

Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and adminsitrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate

Motion Passed

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Gary Daniels.

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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017✓GovernorJun 28, 2017✓Law
relative to confidentiality of forms and rates and relative to the length of docks on a water body, water body size.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2123s

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2123s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision) 2017-2123s

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8).

In the record: Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Rescind Order to Third Reading, Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass and Reconsider the vote on Floor Amendment 2017-2123s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2017-2123s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2017-2123s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2017-2123s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateMay 31, 2017Governor✕Law
relative to appeals of liquor commission decisions.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-1699s.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 23, 2017✕SenateMay 31, 2017Governor✕LawMay 31, 2017
relative to having a loaded firearm in a motorhome, and relative to having or carrying a loaded rifle or shotgun in a motor vehicle.

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

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

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

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2017✓HouseFeb 15, 2017✓SenateApr 20, 2017Governor✕Law