The Senate, Thursday, January 18, 2018

The Senate took up 40 bills: 9 together on the consent calendar, then 31 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 2
Votes Taken
13 roll calls, 2 divisions38 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.

CACR 20 (2018)Died
relating to the retirement age of judges. Providing that the retirement age of judges be increased.
Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) Senate Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 13–11 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 8–15 on a division

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

In the record: Laid on Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 10–14 on a division

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

In the record: Laid on Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018SenateJan 18, 2018HouseVoters
HB 225 (2018)Became Law
relative to information collection concerning electric renewable portfolio standards.
Rep. Bart Fromuth (R - Hills 7) 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 2018-0073s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0073s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2017✓HouseMar 9, 2017✓SenateJan 18, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawAug 24, 2018
HB 561-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to part-time employment of a retirement system retiree by a participating employer.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0110s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2018-0110s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 21–3 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2018-0110s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-0172s

Motion Failed 4–20 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-0172s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0110s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 17–7 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseMar 8, 2017✓SenateFeb 15, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawJan 1, 2019
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

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJan 3, 2018Governor✕LawMay 23, 2018
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

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 18–6 on a roll call

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

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateMar 30, 2017✓HouseJan 3, 2018✓GovernorFeb 8, 2018✓Law
SB 300 (2018)Became Law
naming a certain bridge connecting Dover and Newington the Ruth L. Griffin bridge and establishing the fallen state troopers' memorial committee.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Memorials

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateJan 18, 2018✓HouseApr 12, 2018✓GovernorJun 28, 2018✓LawJun 29, 2018
SB 330 (2018)Died
requiring the department of environmental services to give certain persons time to cure violations before imposing a penalty.
Sen. Gary Daniels (R - SD11) Senate Executive Departments and Administration Environment - Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–0.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 20–4 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕SenateJan 18, 2018HouseGovernor✕LawJan 18, 2018
SB 334-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to temporary licensure of allied health professionals from nearby states, and reciprocal and temporary licensure for occupations and professions for persons from other states.
Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0094s.

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

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) 2018-0094s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 24–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateFeb 22, 2018✓HouseMay 2, 2018✓GovernorJun 21, 2018✓Law
SB 336 (2018)Became Law
relative to the judicial district for the town of Waterville Valley and the unincorporated place of Livermore.
Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0063s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0063s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateJan 18, 2018✓HouseApr 5, 2018✓GovernorJun 8, 2018✓LawJul 1, 2018
SB 344-FN (2018)Died
authorizing New England Donor Services, Inc. to issue decals for multi-use decal number plates.
Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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 3, 2018SenateJan 18, 2018HouseGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 358 (2018)Became Law
relative to reorganization of the department of education.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0064s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0064s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateJan 18, 2018✓HouseMay 2, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawAug 24, 2018
SB 375 (2018)Died
requiring gross expenditures and funding in the state operating budget.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 23–1 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 3, 2018SenateJan 18, 2018HouseGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 376-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to the sale of certain cold medications.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) 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 2018-0111s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0111s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateJan 18, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorMay 30, 2018✓LawJan 1, 2019
SB 380 (2018)Became Law
relative to the therapeutic use of cannabis.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) 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 2018-0107s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0107s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateJan 18, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorJun 8, 2018✓LawJun 8, 2018
SB 385 (2018)Became Law
establishing a foster care children's bill of rights.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0109s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0109s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateJan 18, 2018✓HouseApr 5, 2018✓GovernorJun 8, 2018✓LawJun 8, 2018
SB 392 (2018)Became Law
establishing a commission to study and evaluate the impact of the discharge of state prisoners.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0071s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0071s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateJan 18, 2018✓HouseApr 12, 2018✓GovernorMay 25, 2018✓Law
SB 397-FN (2018)Died
authorizing the university system of New Hampshire to issue decals for multi-use decal plates.
Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10) Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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 3, 2018SenateJan 18, 2018HouseGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 399 (2018)Became Law
naming a bridge in Concord in honor of David E. Powelson.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Memorials

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the beginning of the calendar, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 23–0 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 the vote of Ought to Pass on SB 399

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 24–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateJan 18, 2018✓HouseApr 5, 2018✓GovernorJun 21, 2018✓LawJun 21, 2018
SB 469 (2018)Became Law
relative to the appropriation of funds from the equipment inventory fund.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Public Works and Highways Senate Finance Transportation and Highways

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0081s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0081s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateJan 18, 2018✓HouseApr 5, 2018✓GovernorMay 30, 2018✓LawJul 29, 2018
SB 48 (2018)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the efficiency and effectiveness of fish and game department operations.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓SenateMar 9, 2017✓HouseJan 9, 2018✓GovernorFeb 15, 2018✓Law
SB 71 (2018)Became Law
relative to the law governing alimony.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓SenateMar 16, 2017✓HouseJan 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓Law
SB 92 (2018)Became Law
relative to the consumer complaint process at the banking department.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Banking and Finance

Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 3–21 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2017✓SenateJan 18, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorJun 8, 2018✓LawAug 7, 2018