The Senate, Thursday, March 28, 2019

The Senate took up 42 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
24 roll calls29 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 discrimination in employment based on criminal background checks.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1167s.

Without Objection, Sen. Kahn Moved the Question

Motion Passed

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1167s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–8 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✕GovernorJul 19, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1200s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1200s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✕GovernorJul 10, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
relative to municipal authority regarding the state building code.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateJan 8, 2020HouseJun 30, 2020Governor✕LawSep 16, 2020
SB 123 (2019)Became Law
relative to lost and unaccounted for gas, and relative to electric distribution companies investment in natural gas operations.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1196s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1196s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJun 19, 2019✓LawAug 18, 2019
relative to the minimum electric renewable portfolio standards.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1181s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1181s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseJan 9, 2020✕GovernorJul 24, 2020✕LawSep 16, 2020
relative to limited electrical energy producers and net energy metering.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateJan 8, 2020HouseJun 30, 2020Governor✕LawSep 16, 2020
SB 157 (2020)Interim Study
making undeclared voters eligible to be inspectors.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1191s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to be taken up in committee order, Without Objection

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2019-1191s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2019-1191s

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

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

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019SenateJan 8, 2020HouseGovernor✕LawSep 16, 2020
relative to town and city membership in a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and prohibiting recipients of municipal or county funds from using such funds for lobbying.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✕SenateJan 8, 2020HouseGovernor✕LawJan 8, 2020
relative to net energy metering limits for customer-generators.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1174s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1174s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseJan 9, 2020✕GovernorFeb 10, 2020✕LawSep 16, 2020
exempting commercial vessels from rafting rules.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1163s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1163s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✕HouseJan 8, 2020Governor✕LawJan 8, 2020
SB 165 (2019)Became Law
relative to net energy metering by low-moderate income community solar projects.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1169s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1169s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 19, 2019✓LawJul 1, 2019
SB 166 (2020)Became Law
relative to competitive electricity supplier requirements under net energy metering.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1173s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1173s, 2019-1345s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1173s and 2019-1345s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseJan 9, 2020✓GovernorJul 17, 2020✓LawSep 15, 2020
relative to class 2 obligations under the electric renewable portfolio standards.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1180s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1180s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseJun 6, 2019✕GovernorJul 19, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
relative to limitation of liability for prescribing an approved drug or device.

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✕SenateMar 28, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawMar 28, 2019
relative to energy efficiency programs funded from the systems benefits charge and the duties and members of the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1179s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1179s, 2019-1346s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1179s and 2019-1346s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseMay 8, 2019✕GovernorJul 19, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
establishing an autonomous vehicle advisory commission, establishing an autonomous vehicle testing pilot program, and providing requirements for automated vehicle deployment.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseMay 2, 2019✓GovernorAug 2, 2019✓Law
establishing the position of director of the office of outdoor recreation industry development in the department of business and economic affairs.

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019SenateMar 28, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawSep 25, 2019
relative to the low and moderate income homeowners property tax relief program.

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 28, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawSep 25, 2019
SB 263 (2019)Became Law
relative to anti-discrimination protection for students in public schools.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1141s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-1290s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-1290s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-1290s

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-1290s, the remainder

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1290s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 20–3 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment : 2019-1290s: Lines 1-11 to the period after RSA 354-A.

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorJul 19, 2019✓LawSep 17, 2019
relative to funding for kindergarten pupils, keno revenues, and school building aid.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1168s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019SenateMar 28, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawSep 25, 2019
relative to post-election audits of electronic ballot counting devices.

Senate Finance recommended No Recommendation.

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. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseFeb 19, 2020✓GovernorJul 17, 2020✓Law
relative to health and human services.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1301s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorJul 19, 2019✓Law
relative to the New Hampshire granite advantage health care program.

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 after Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorJul 8, 2019✓LawJul 8, 2019
establishing the housing appeals board.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-1366s

Motion Failed 2–21 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Jeanne Dietsch (D - SD9).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-1366s

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

Motion Failed 3–20 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Jeanne Dietsch (D - SD9).

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 18–5 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019SenateMar 28, 2019HouseGovernor✕LawSep 25, 2019
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.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

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

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✕SenateJan 8, 2020HouseGovernor✕LawJan 8, 2020
SB 49 (2019)Became Law
relative to the state fire code.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1201s.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseMay 8, 2019✓GovernorJul 10, 2019✓LawSep 8, 2019
SB 61 (2020)Interim Study
permitting private enforcement of the rights of construction and labor industry employees.

Senate Commerce recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 15–9 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019SenateJan 8, 2020HouseGovernor✕LawSep 16, 2020
relative to the definitions of resident and residency.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1185s.

Without Objection, Sen. Dietsch Moved the Question

Motion Passed

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1185s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✕GovernorAug 16, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
establishing the secure modern accurate registration act (SMART ACT).

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1157s.

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

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1157s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseMar 5, 2020✕GovernorJul 31, 2020✕LawSep 16, 2020
relative to register of deeds fees used to support the land and community heritage investment program (LCHIP), and establishing a committee to study the economic impact of land conservation and to review the LCHIP surcharge.

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 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✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseJun 6, 2019✕GovernorJul 12, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
relative to required reporting on waste reduction.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1162s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1162s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✕HouseJan 8, 2020Governor✕LawJan 8, 2020
establishing an independent redistricting commission.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1197s.

Without Objection, Sen. Feltes Moved the Question

Motion Passed

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1197s, 2019-1309s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1197s, and 2019-1309s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✕HouseJan 8, 2020Governor✕LawJan 8, 2020
SB 97 (2019)Became Law
relative to special health care services licenses and establishing a committee to study providing certain health care services while ensuring increased access to affordable health care in rural areas of the state.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1190s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1372s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 1, 2019✓LawJul 1, 2019