The Senate, Thursday, May 3, 2018

The Senate took up 41 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
31 roll calls46 voice votes
Cite this page

Granite Record indexes the General Court’s record; it is not that record. Where a citation allows only one source, cite the General Court — every page here links to what it is drawn from. The date below is the day the page was read.

MLA
“The Senate, Thursday, May 3, 2018.” Granite Record, https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2018-05-03. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
APA
Granite Record. (n.d.). The Senate, Thursday, May 3, 2018. Retrieved 19 Oct. 2026, from https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2018-05-03
Chicago
Granite Record. “The Senate, Thursday, May 3, 2018.” Accessed 19 Oct. 2026. https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2018-05-03.
BibTeX
@misc{session-S-2018-05-03, title = {The Senate, Thursday, May 3, 2018}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2018-05-03}, note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026} }

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 1101-FN (2018)Became Law
regulating groundwater pollution caused by polluting emissions in the air and relative to standards for perfluorochemicals in drinking water, ambient groundwater and surface water.
Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJul 2, 2018✓Law
HB 1102-FN (2018)Became Law
enabling the department of health and human services to contract with certain certified physicians.
Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance 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 end of the calendar, Without Objection

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. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).

In the record: Remove From Table

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

Motion Passed

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1906s, 2018-1933s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1906s and 2018-1933s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 21, 2018✓LawAug 20, 2018
HB 1103-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to financial responsibility for voluntary services provided pursuant to a report of abuse or neglect that is "unfounded but with reasonable concern."
Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1916s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1916s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 26, 2018✓LawJul 1, 2018
HB 1104-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to dredge and fill permit time limits; relative to time limits under the administrative procedure act; and relative to online filing with the secretary of state's office.
Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Executive Departments and Administration Environment - Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 22, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 21, 2018✓LawJan 1, 2019
HB 114 (2018)Interim Study
relative to minimum electric renewable portfolio standards.
Rep. Richard Barry (R - Hills 21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the end of the day, Without Objection

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 4, 2017✓HouseFeb 15, 2018SenateMay 3, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1313 (2018)Died
relative to prohibitions on carrying a loaded firearm on an OHRV or snowmobile.
Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Judiciary Fish & Game

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 14–10 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 22, 2018SenateMay 3, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1316-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to revenue collected from concealed carry licenses and relative to funding the permits and licensing unit of the state police.
Rep. Karen Umberger (R - Carr 2) House Ways and Means Senate Judiciary

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1884s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gary Daniels.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1884s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1884s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 22, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 12, 2018✓Law
HB 1356 (2018)Became Law
relative to data sharing between the department of environmental services and the department of health and human services; making an appropriation to the department of business and economic affairs for relocation costs; and relative to the exemption for recreational vehicles from property taxation.
Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1869s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 22, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓Law
HB 1392 (2018)Became Law
relative to tallies of votes on budget items or warrant articles.
Rep. Frank McCarthy (R - Carr 2) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1802s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1855s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 8, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 12, 2018✓LawAug 11, 2018
HB 1427-FN (2018)Died
relative to the reduction in the calculation of state retirement system annuities at age 65.
Rep. Freeman (Hills 12) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018SenateMay 3, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1458 (2018)Died
relative to exempting certain rules governing marine species from the administrative procedures act and relative to immunity for campground owners.
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 (OTP).

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2018-1852s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2018-1852s ; 2/3 Necessary

call the question

Motion Passed on a voice vote

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

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1852s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1852s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1852s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 22, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018Governor✕Law
HB 1468 (2018)Became Law
establishing a commission to study legislative oversight activities related to the department of health and human services and relative to the nursing home bed moratorium.
Rep. Frank Kotowski (R - Merr 24) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1782s.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2018-1782s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2018-1782s ; 2/3 Necessary

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1782s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 22, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓Law
HB 1476 (2018)Interim Study
permitting qualifying patients and designated caregivers to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic use.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Interim Study (IS).

Without Objection, Sen. Birdsell Moved the Question

Motion Passed

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

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 Refer to Interim Study on HB 1476

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

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study 16–8 on a roll call

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018SenateMay 3, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1477-FN (2018)Died
relative to annulment of arrests or convictions for possession of 3/4 of an ounce of marijuana, or less.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Remove From Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 22, 2018SenateApr 19, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
HB 1515 (2018)Became Law
relative to an exemption from the combustion ban on construction and demolition debris.
Rep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 9) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1799s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1799s, 2018-1883s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1799s and 2018-1883s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 12, 2018✓LawAug 11, 2018
HB 1538-FN (2018)Died
limiting the liability of successor corporations for asbestos-related claims.
Rep. Jason Janvrin (R - Rock 20) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation 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

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2018-1915s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2018-1915s ; 2/3 Necessary

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1915s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1915s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1915s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 8, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018Governor✕Law
HB 1550 (2018)Became Law
requiring electric bills to include the cost of compliance with renewable energy standards.
Rep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 3) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Interim Study (IS).

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1888s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 21, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorAug 3, 2018✓LawOct 2, 2018
HB 1562 (2018)Became Law
relative to collaboration between the department of health and human services and foster parents and relative to the disposition of interests in condominium units.
Rep. Sean Morrison (R - Rock 9) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Housing

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1772s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1772s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawAug 24, 2018
HB 1565-FN (2018)Became Law
requiring the secure psychiatric unit to be accredited as a behavioral health facility.
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1874s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1874s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 22, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJul 2, 2018✓LawJul 2, 2018
HB 1592-FN (2018)Became Law
requiring the commissioner of the department of environmental services to review ambient groundwater standards for arsenic.
Rep. Mindi Messmer (D - Rock 24) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid on Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 14–10 on a roll call

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

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1926s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 22, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 8, 2018✓LawJun 8, 2018
HB 1614 (2018)Died
relative to the international registration plan and relative to registration of semi-trailers.
Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1840s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1840s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 8, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018Governor✕LawMay 23, 2018
HB 1626 (2018)Became Law
requiring the governor's commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery to report on the cost effectiveness of funded programs, and relative to liquor commission shortfalls.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) House Finance Senate Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1779s.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2018-1779s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2018-1779s ; 2/3 Necessary

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1912s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1912s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1920s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

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. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1920s, 2018-1928s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1920s and 2018-1928s

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

Motion Passed

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 7, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawJun 25, 2018
HB 1636 (2018)Died
establishing a committee to study teacher preparation and education programs, relative to chartered public school use of unused school district facilities, and establishing education freedom savings accounts for students.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1427s.

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) 2018-1898s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 19–5 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1898s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1925s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1925s

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

Motion Passed

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1427s, 2018-1851s, 2018-1898s, 2018-1925s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1427s, 2018-1851s, 2018-1898s, and 2018-1925s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018Governor✕Law
HB 1673-FN-LOCAL (2018)Became Law
relative to the interest charged on late and delinquent property tax payments and relative to prorated assessments for damaged buildings.
Rep. Kevin Scully (R - Hills 33) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1841s.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2018-1841s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2018-1841s ; 2/3 Necessary

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1841s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 22, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 21, 2018✓Law
HB 1686-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to applications for and the use of education tax credits.
Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 3) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1861s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1861s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 28, 2018✓LawJul 1, 2018
HB 169-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to limits on wagers in charitable games of chance.
Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 6–18 on a roll call

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1896s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2017✓HouseJan 3, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 14, 2018✓LawJun 14, 2018
HB 1743-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to funding for the Sununu youth services center, relative to positions at the department of health and human services, and establishing a committee to study alternatives to the continued use of the Sununu youth services center.
Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12) House Finance Senate Finance Children

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1781s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1781s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJul 2, 2018✓Law
HB 1775 (2018)Became Law
relative to the appointment of guardians ad litem in parenting cases and relative to alcohol and drug free housing.
Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 27) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Housing

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1846s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓Law
HB 1791-FN (2018)Became Law
allowing pharmacists to disclose information relative to lower cost drugs under the managed care law and relative to biological products dispensed by pharmacists.
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 with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1637s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1875s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1875s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1637s, 2018-1875s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1637s and 2018-1875s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseFeb 22, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 7, 2018✓Law
HB 1809-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to balance billing under the managed care law and relative to coverage for emergency services.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Insurance

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1638s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1638s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 6, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJul 2, 2018✓LawJul 1, 2018
HB 1816-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to Medicaid managed care.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2) 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 2018-1770s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1770s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 21, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓Law
HB 1817-FN (2018)Became Law
establishing the position of state demographer and a commission on demographic trends; requiring state agencies to prepare 10-year current services cost projections; relative to the inclusion of a demographic analysis as part of the legislative fiscal note process; relative to salary increases for state employees and making appropriations therefor; making an appropriation for red list bridge projects; making an appropriation to the revenue stabilization account; making an appropriation for recovery friendly workplaces; relative to kindergarten funding; relative to transitional housing; relative to the state loan repayment program; relative to disproportionate share hospital payments and making an appropriation therefor; and relative to the uncompensated care and Medicaid fund.
Rep. Erin Hennessey (R - Graf 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Housing

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1842s.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2018-1842s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2018-1842s ; 2/3 Necessary

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1918s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1918s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1903s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1903s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1842s, 2018-1905s, 2018-1931s, 2018-1900s, 2018-1873s, 2018-1897s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1842s, 2018-1905s, 2018-1931s, 2018-1900s, 2018-1873s, and 2018-1897s

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2018-1905s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2018-1905s , and the following Amendments; 2/3 Necessary

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓HouseMar 21, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 8, 2018✓Law
HB 2018 (2018)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program, establishing a committee to study the removal of the Merrimack tolls, and establishing a committee to study driveway permitting.
Rep. Mark McConkey (R - Carr 3) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1807s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after the bills removed from the consent calendar, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2018-1807s

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2018-1807s, Section 3

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1932s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1932s, Section 9

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

Motion Passed

Sections 3 and 27

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

Remainder of HB 2018 and the effective date

Motion Passed 23–1 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 remainder of HB 2018

Remainder of HB 2018 and the effective date

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2018✓HouseMar 15, 2018✓Senate✓GovernorJul 2, 2018✓LawJul 2, 2018
HB 263 (2018)Became Law
relative to facilities licenses for charitable gaming and relative to security requirements for games of chance.
Rep. Michael O'Brien (D - Hills 36) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1784s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1784s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2017✓HouseJan 3, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawAug 24, 2018
HB 317 (2018)Became Law
relative to changes in the system benefits charge.
Rep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 9) 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 2018-1594s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1594s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseJan 9, 2018✓SenateMay 3, 2018✓GovernorAug 3, 2018✓LawOct 2, 2018