The Senate, Thursday, March 21, 2019

The Senate took up 40 bills: 12 together on the consent calendar, then 28 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
16 roll calls39 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.

relative to the state minimum hourly rate.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0998s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2019-0998s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2019-0998s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0998s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 21, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✕GovernorAug 9, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
establishing positions in the department of justice and the department of safety to work in the cold case homicide unit.

Senate Finance 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. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019SenateMar 21, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawSep 25, 2019
relative to the organization of alternative treatment centers.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1004s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2019-1004s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2019-1004s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1004s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 21, 2019✓HouseMay 8, 2019✕GovernorJun 25, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
authorizing individuals and certain businesses to purchase health insurance from out-of-state companies.

Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✕SenateMar 21, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawMar 21, 2019
relative to the definition of pet vendor, the transfer of animals, and establishing the position of accounting clerk in the department of agriculture, markets, and food.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsider SB 161: the motion to Lay on the Table

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. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019SenateMar 21, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawSep 25, 2019
requiring the attorney general to hire staff to supervise election law, campaign finance law, and lobbying matters.

Senate Finance 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. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019SenateMar 21, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawSep 25, 2019
relative to licensing of child daycare, residential care, and child-placing agencies.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0997s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0997s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 21, 2019✓HouseJun 6, 2019✓GovernorAug 2, 2019✓LawJul 1, 2019
establishing a sunny day fund and grant program.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-0990s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-0990s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 22–2 on a roll call

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019SenateMar 21, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawSep 25, 2019
SB 258 (2019)Became Law
relative to telemedicine and telehealth services.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1036s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1036s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 21, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✓GovernorAug 12, 2019✓Law
expanding eligibility for Medicaid for employed adults with disabilities age 65 and over.

Senate Finance 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. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019SenateMar 21, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawSep 25, 2019
relative to health and human services.

Senate Finance 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. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorJul 19, 2019✓Law
eliminating certain ramp tolls on the Everett turnpike in the town of Merrimack.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1010s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1010s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 21, 2019✕HouseJan 9, 2020Governor✕LawJan 9, 2020
relative to stabilization grants for education.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 15–9 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019SenateMar 21, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawSep 25, 2019
relative to casino gambling.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate 20–4 on a roll call

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

In the record: Remove From Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1202s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 21, 2019✕HouseMay 8, 2019Governor✕LawMay 8, 2019
declaring Old Hampshire Applejack the state spirit of New Hampshire.

Senate Commerce recommended Re-refer to Committee, 5–0.

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

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1082s

Motion Failed 10–12 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 8–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. David Watters (D - SD4).

In the record: Laid on Table

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 15–7 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. David Watters (D - SD4).

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✕SenateJan 8, 2020HouseGovernor✕LawJan 8, 2020
relative to qualifications of the inspectors of election.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1042s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to next week, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✕SenateJan 8, 2020HouseGovernor✕LawJan 8, 2020
relative to political contributions by candidates for certain offices.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1046s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1046s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 21, 2019✕HouseJun 5, 2019Governor✕LawJun 5, 2019
SB 88-FN (2019)Became Law
relative to registry identification cards under the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes law.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1210s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 21, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✕GovernorJul 12, 2019✓LawNov 18, 2019