The Senate, Thursday, April 5, 2018

The Senate took up 54 bills: 19 together on the consent calendar, then 35 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 11
Votes Taken
10 roll calls, 1 division53 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.

Excused for the Day

Show the 1 senator excusedDemocrat 1

The journal records 1 senator as excused by the Senate for the day, that is, permission to be away. A senator excused for the day may still have voted on part of it, and the roll call record does not always agree with the journal about who was excused.

Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)

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 1228 (2018)Became Law
removing the limitation on a chartered public school incurring long term debt.
Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 3) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 7–16 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 17–6 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateApr 5, 2018✓GovernorJul 18, 2018✓LawSep 16, 2018
HB 1273 (2018)Died
relative to licensure of health care professionals employed at the Manchester Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1369s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1369s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1369s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateApr 5, 2018Governor✕Law
HB 1286 (2018)Became Law
relative to fishing and hunting licenses for permanently disabled veterans.
Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources Fish & Game

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1367s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 23–0 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1367s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1367s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateApr 5, 2018✓GovernorJul 2, 2018✓LawJan 1, 2019
HB 1352-FN (2018)Became Law
eliminating the nonresident freshwater bait dealers license and relative to hunting adventure permits.
Rep. James Webb (R - Rock 6) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources Fish & Game

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1238s.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2018-1238s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2018-1238s ; 2/3 Necessary

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1238s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 22, 2018✓SenateApr 5, 2018✓GovernorMay 25, 2018✓Law
HB 1506-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to the commission on primary care workforce issues.
Rep. William Marsh (D - Carr 8) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1275s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 04/19/2018, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateApr 19, 2018✓GovernorJun 12, 2018✓LawJun 12, 2018
HB 1651 (2018)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the use of liquid de-icers and solid salt on roads.
Rep. Thomas Walsh (R - Merr 24) House Transportation Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1163s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1163s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 8, 2018✓SenateApr 5, 2018✓GovernorMay 25, 2018✓LawMay 25, 2018
HB 1675 (2018)Interim Study
relative to state house Internet service and relative to calendars and journals of the house and senate.
Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 17) House Legislative Administration Senate Rules and Enrolled Bills Legislature

Senate Rules and Enrolled Bills recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 8, 2018SenateApr 5, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1676-FN (2018)Died
repealing the licensing requirement for open-air shows and repealing the laws related to the keeping of billiard tables.
Rep. Brandon Phinney (R - Straf 24) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 22, 2018✕SenateApr 5, 2018Governor✕LawApr 5, 2018
HB 1685-FN (2018)Died
establishing a statutory commission for oversight over occupational regulation.
Rep. Bill Ohm (R - Hills 36) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 15–8 on a roll call

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 7, 2018✕SenateApr 5, 2018Governor✕LawApr 5, 2018
HB 1741 (2018)Died
relative to a definition of "contracted copayment" for purposes of the managed care law.
Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Insurance

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018SenateApr 5, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1785 (2018)Became Law
changing "hearing impaired" to "deaf" or "hard of hearing" in the New Hampshire laws.
Rep. Martin Bove (R - Rock 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 23–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 8, 2018✓SenateApr 5, 2018✓GovernorJun 18, 2018✓LawAug 17, 2018
HB 1795 (2018)Became Law
eliminating the oversight commission on motor vehicle fines.
Rep. Shannon Chandley (D - Hills 22) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 7–13 on a division

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

In the record: Laid on Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateApr 5, 2018✓GovernorMay 15, 2018✓LawJul 14, 2018
SB 586-FN-A-LOCAL (2018)Died
relative to casino gambling.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means recommended Interim Study (IS).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

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

In the record: Remove From Table

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 all rules necessary to permit the consideration of SB 586-FN-A-L; 2/3 necessary

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

Motion Failed 8–15 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1358s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1358s

Without Objection, Chair rules 2/3 necessary vote required

Motion Passed

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1358s

Motion Failed 12–11 on a roll call

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, 2018SenateApr 5, 2018HouseGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018