The Senate, Wednesday, March 14, 2018

The Senate took up 18 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 7
Votes Taken
7 roll calls10 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 1278 (2018)Became Law
naming the rest area in Colebrook in honor of Frederick W. King, Sr. and naming a bridge in Farmington in honor of Major John W. Lawrence, Jr.

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 03/22/2018, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 15, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018✓GovernorApr 20, 2018✓LawJun 19, 2018
SB 318 (2018)Became Law
relative to posting and notification requirements for employers, establishing criteria for workplace inspections, and amending certain provisions of the youth employment law.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0981s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 03/15/2018, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawJun 25, 2018
SB 388 (2018)Became Law
relative to dispensary locations for therapeutic cannabis.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0952s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1086s

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1086s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0952s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorMay 30, 2018✓LawJul 29, 2018
relative to noncompete clauses for low-wage employees.

Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 03/15/2018, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕SenateMar 15, 2018HouseGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2018
relative to net energy metering limits for customer-generators.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0972s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0972s, 2018-1021s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0972s and 2018-1021s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 14, 2018✓HouseMay 3, 2018✕GovernorJun 19, 2018✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 475 (2018)Interim Study
relative to testing for Lyme disease.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0978s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Gary Daniels.

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. Gary Daniels.

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0978s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 14, 2018HouseApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to the applicability of certain DWI prohibitions.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0957s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 03/15/2018, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✕HouseApr 19, 2018Governor✕LawApr 19, 2018
SB 525-FN (2018)Interim Study
prohibiting the distribution of adult education financial assistance to any student who is not a legal resident.

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 03/15/2018, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018HouseMay 2, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to the operation of keno games in unincorporated places and permitting keno games in cigar bars.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0980s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1034s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1034s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0980s, 2018-1101s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0980s and 2018-1101s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 14, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawJun 25, 2018
SB 546-FN (2018)Interim Study
relative to purchasing alliances.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0986s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0986s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 14, 2018HouseApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
establishing a commission to study the incidence of post traumatic stress disorder in first responders and whether such disorder should be covered under workers' compensation.

Senate Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 03/15/2018, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✓HouseApr 19, 2018✓GovernorJun 12, 2018✓Law
relative to criminal history record checks for school employees and certain volunteers.

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0965s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1033s

Motion Failed 1–23 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1033s

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, 2018SenateMar 14, 2018HouseGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
relative to compounding of drugs and establishing a committee to study rulemaking authority for reconstituted drugs.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0976s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0976s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 14, 2018✓HouseMay 2, 2018✓GovernorJun 12, 2018✓LawJun 12, 2018
authorizing an assessment to determine appropriate caseload and workload standards for the division for children, youth and families; establishing additional child protection services positions in the division for children, youth and families; relative to foster care and adoption programs and services; and making appropriations therefor.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0990s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0990s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018✕HouseApr 19, 2018Governor✕LawApr 19, 2018
relative to the state loan repayment program, the developmental disabilities wait list, involuntary admissions procedures, and the mental health system.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0991s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2018-0991s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2018-0991s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0991s, 2018-1061s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0991s, and 2018-1061s

✓IntroducedJan 18, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018✓HouseMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 28, 2018✓Law