The Senate, Thursday, February 14, 2019

The Senate took up 57 bills: 24 together on the consent calendar, then 34 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 5
Votes Taken
17 roll calls47 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. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21)

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.

SB 1-FN (2019)Died
relative to family and medical leave.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Finance Employment

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0321s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-0508s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-0508s

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision) 2019-0508s

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration on Floor Amendment 2019-0508s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-0508s

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-0508s

Without Objection, Sen. Birdsell Moved the Question

Motion Passed

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0321s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMar 20, 2019✕GovernorMay 9, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
SB 12-FN-A (2019)Became Law
establishing the New Hampshire college graduate retention incentive partnership program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Education and Workforce Development Employment

Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to After Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 8, 2019✓GovernorAug 3, 2019✓LawJul 1, 2019
SB 125-FN (2019)Became Law
relative to parental reimbursement for voluntary services provided under the child in need of services (CHINS) program.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Judiciary 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 Present Time, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorJul 10, 2019✓LawSep 8, 2019
SB 133-FN (2019)Became Law
relative to the definition of emergency vehicles.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0312s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the Present Time, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0312s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 14, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 1, 2019✓LawAug 30, 2019
SB 142-LOCAL (2019)Became Law
requiring menstrual hygiene products in school restrooms.
Sen. Martha Hennessey (D - SD5) House Education Senate Education and Workforce Development Education - General

Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0306s, 5–0.

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Rerefer

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0306s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 8, 2019✓GovernorJul 17, 2019✓LawJul 17, 2019
SB 146-FN (2019)Died
relative to eliminating the waiting period before eligibility to receive unemployment benefits.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to After Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 8, 2019✕GovernorJun 25, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
SB 151-FN (2019)Died
establishing an administrative hearing procedure and penalty for an employer who fails to make payment of wages or who fails to secure workers' compensation coverage.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to After Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 2, 2019✕GovernorJun 25, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
SB 178 (2019)Became Law
relative to telemedicine for spectacle and contact lenses.
Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13) 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 (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the Present Time, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 10, 2019✓LawSep 8, 2019
SB 180 (2019)Became Law
relative to privileged communications under the law governing mental health practice.
Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10) 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 2019-0383s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the Present Time, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0383s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorJul 10, 2019✓LawSep 8, 2019
SB 185-FN-A (2019)Became Law
relative to development of the New Hampshire state rail trails plan by the department of transportation and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0209s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the Present Time, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0209s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 7, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorJul 12, 2019✓LawJul 12, 2019
SB 189-FN (2019)Became Law
relative to the insurance premium tax.
Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means 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 Present Time, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 8, 2019✓GovernorJun 25, 2019✓LawJan 1, 2020
SB 19 (2020)Died
relative to the privacy of certain information concerning public employees.
Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh (D - SD16) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0381s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to After Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-0513s

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Harold French (R - SD7).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-0513s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0381s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseJan 9, 2020✕GovernorJul 17, 2020✕LawSep 16, 2020
SB 193-FN (2019)Became Law
prohibiting the sale of certain furniture and carpeting with flame retardant chemicals.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0382s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to After Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0382s, 2019-0510s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 21–2 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-0382s, and 2019-0510s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 8, 2019✓GovernorSep 3, 2019✓LawSep 3, 2019
SB 195-FN (2019)Died
relative to insurance continuing education.
Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to After Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✕HouseJun 5, 2019Governor✕LawJun 5, 2019
SB 196 (2019)Died
relative to non-academic surveys administered by a public school to its students.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Education Senate Education and Workforce Development Education - General

Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0313s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to After Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2019-0313s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–10 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2019-0313s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0313s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✕GovernorJul 12, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
SB 200 (2019)Became Law
relative to wildlife corridors.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) 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 2019-0364s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0364s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseJun 6, 2019✓GovernorJul 12, 2019✓LawSep 10, 2019
SB 202-FN-A (2019)Died
establishing a stormwater management and flood resilience fund within the department of environmental services and making an appropriation to the fund.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0369s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0369s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019SenateMar 14, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawSep 25, 2019
SB 203 (2019)Became Law
making modifications to legal requirements for wetlands and environmental council administrative appeals.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0368s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0368s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 10, 2019✓LawSep 8, 2019
SB 225-FN (2019)Became Law
adding physician assistants to certain New Hampshire laws.
Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24) 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 (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the Present Time, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorJul 19, 2019✓LawSep 17, 2019
SB 239-FN (2019)Became Law
relative to implementation of the blue alert system in New Hampshire.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Transportation

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 the Present Time, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 2, 2019✓GovernorJun 21, 2019✓LawAug 20, 2019
SB 249-FN (2019)Died
including the legislature as a public employer under the public employee labor relations act.
Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh (D - SD16) House Legislative Administration Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to After Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 14, 2019✕HouseMay 8, 2019Governor✕LawMay 8, 2019
SB 250-FN (2019)Became Law
relative to forgery of a certificate of insurance.
Sen. Jon Morgan (D - SD23) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to After Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-0411s

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Harold French (R - SD7).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-0411s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorJul 19, 2019✓LawSep 17, 2019
SB 254-FN-A (2019)Died
appropriating funds to the department of environmental services for the purpose of funding eligible wastewater projects under the state aid grant program.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Finance Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 7, 2019✕HouseMay 8, 2019Governor✕LawMay 8, 2019
SB 269-FN-A (2020)Died
making an appropriation to the department of natural and cultural resources to perform an ecological integrity assessment.
Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 7, 2019✕HouseFeb 19, 2020Governor✕LawFeb 19, 2020
SB 5-FN-A (2019)Died
making an appropriation to the department of health and human services for Medicaid provider rates for mental health and substance use disorder and emergency shelter and stabilization services.
Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13) House Finance Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0316s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0316s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 8, 2019✕GovernorJun 7, 2019✕LawJun 13, 2019
SB 50 (2019)Became Law
relative to testing to determine alcohol concentration.
Sen. Shannon Chandley (D - SD11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary 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 Present Time, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 2, 2019✓GovernorJun 21, 2019✓LawAug 20, 2019
SB 51 (2019)Became Law
establishing a commission to study expanding mental health courts statewide.
Sen. Jon Morgan (D - SD23) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary 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 Present Time, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 2, 2019✓GovernorJul 12, 2019✓Law
SB 59-FN (2019)Became Law
adding post traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder to the definition of "injury" for purposes of workers' compensation, establishing the commission to study the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder in first responders, and clarifying workers' compensation for firefighter and heart, lung, or cancer disease.
Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0187s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to After Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0187s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 8, 2019✓GovernorJul 17, 2019✓Law
SB 6-FN-A-LOCAL (2019)Became Law
relative to child protection staffing and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Jon Morgan (D - SD23) House Children and Family Law Senate Finance Children

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0188s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0188s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019✓HouseMay 2, 2019✓GovernorJun 3, 2019✓LawJun 3, 2019
SR 8 (2019)Adopted by Senate
RESOLVED, that the Senate is ready to meet with the Honorable House of Representatives in Joint Convention for the purpose of hearing the Budget Address by his Excellency, Governor Christopher T. Sununu.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2019✓SenateFeb 14, 2019