The Senate, Thursday, May 23, 2019

The Senate took up 51 bills: 15 together on the consent calendar, then 36 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 17
Votes Taken
12 roll calls32 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.

relative to domicile residency, voter registration, and investigation of voter verification letters.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs 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 Executive Departments and Administration, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseMar 7, 2019✓SenateMay 30, 2019✕GovernorJul 29, 2019✕LawSep 18, 2019
requiring background checks for commercial firearms sales.

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 beginning of the regular calendar, Without Objection

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2244s

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

Moved by Sen. Martha Hennessey (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2244s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2244s

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✕GovernorAug 9, 2019✕LawSep 18, 2019
relative to the job classification of positions in the retirement system.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseApr 4, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 1, 2019✓LawAug 30, 2019
HB 131 (2019)Became Law
establishing a commission on mental health education and behavioral health and wellness programs.

Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1961s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1961s, 2019-2169s, 2019-2223s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1961s, 2019-2169s, and 2019-2223s

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseFeb 14, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 19, 2019✓Law
HB 175 (2019)Became Law
relative to the requirements for school building aid grants.

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2229s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseFeb 14, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 29, 2019✓LawSep 27, 2019
establishing a committee to study the applications of microgrids in New Hampshire and changes in law necessary to allow for microgrids in electrical supply, and relative to baseload renewable generation credits for biomass energy facilities.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1981s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1981s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseMar 14, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✕GovernorAug 2, 2019✕LawSep 18, 2019
HB 186 (2020)Interim Study
establishing a state minimum wage and providing for adjustments to the minimum wage.

Senate Commerce recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseMar 14, 2019SenateJan 8, 2020Governor✕LawSep 16, 2020
making emergency medical technicians and rescue squad members eligible for a death benefit if killed in the line of duty.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorAug 16, 2019✓LawOct 15, 2019
relative to the renomination of teachers.

Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1962s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1962s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseFeb 28, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✕GovernorSep 27, 2019✕LawSep 27, 2019
HB 239 (2019)Became Law
relative to requirements for supervision for licensure of certain mental health and drug counselors.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2041s, 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseFeb 27, 2019✓SenateMay 30, 2019✓GovernorJul 12, 2019✓LawSep 10, 2019
HB 261 (2019)Became Law
requiring the commissioner of the department of environmental services to revise rules relative to arsenic contamination in drinking water.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1983s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1983s, 2019-2243s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1983s and 2019-2243s

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 12, 2019✓LawOct 10, 2019
establishing a committee to study certain findings regarding hospice and palliative care.
Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Rescind Order to Third Reading, and Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1883s, 2019-1980s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1883s, and 2019-1980s

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseMar 14, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019Governor✕Law
establishing a special marriage officiant license and relative to the assignment of temporary justices to the supreme court.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1966s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseApr 4, 2019✓SenateMay 30, 2019Governor✕Law
HB 359 (2019)Became Law
relative to warning labels on prescription drugs containing opiates.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1855s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after Executive Departments and Administration, Without Objection

Without Objection, Sen. Feltes Moved the Question

Motion Passed

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2222s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 22–1 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseMar 7, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 12, 2019✓LawJan 1, 2020
relative to medically recognized disorders identified on drivers' licenses.

Senate Finance recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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) 2019-2246s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 29, 2019✓LawJan 1, 2020
relative to annulment of arrests or convictions for possession of a certain quantity of marijuana.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1948s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseJan 31, 2019✓SenateMay 30, 2019✓GovernorJul 12, 2019✓LawJan 1, 2020
defining hemp, relative to its growth and use in New Hampshire, establishing a committee to study the federal guidelines on growing hemp, and relative to costs of care for animals seized in animal cruelty cases and prohibiting the future ownership of animals in certain animal cruelty cases.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1976s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1976s, 2019-2258s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1976s and 2019-2258s

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 30, 2019✓Law
relative to the inclusion of attendance stipends and certain additional pay for instructional activities as earnable compensation in the retirement system.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2040s.

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

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2019-2040s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2019-2040s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2040s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 12, 2019✓LawSep 10, 2019
relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.

Senate Judiciary recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseApr 4, 2019SenateJan 8, 2020Governor✕LawSep 16, 2020
imposing a waiting period between the purchase and delivery of a firearm.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1959s.

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 with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1959s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✕GovernorAug 9, 2019✕LawSep 18, 2019
extending foster care beyond age 18.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseFeb 14, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 10, 2019✓LawSep 8, 2019
relative to possession of firearms on school property.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1964s.

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

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2247s

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

Moved by Sen. Jon Morgan (D - SD23).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2247s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2247s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseApr 4, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✕GovernorAug 9, 2019✕LawSep 18, 2019
relative to criminal penalties for possession, transfer, or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to be present at, aiding in, or contributing to such fighting.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1953s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateMay 30, 2019✓GovernorJul 29, 2019✓LawOct 27, 2019
allowing voters to vote by absentee ballot.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs 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 Executive Departments and Administration, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 7, 2019✓SenateMay 30, 2019✕GovernorSep 6, 2019✕LawSep 18, 2019
relative to a cost of living adjustment for retirees in the state retirement system.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2218s

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2218s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 12–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseApr 4, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorSep 6, 2019✓LawJul 1, 2019
relative to the penalty fee structure for late premium tax payments.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseApr 4, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 10, 2019✓LawJan 1, 2020
establishing the state commission on aging.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 14, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 1, 2019✓LawJul 1, 2019
relative to universal changing stations in certain places of public accommodation.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2034s.

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 with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2034s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorAug 16, 2019✓Law
HB 631 (2019)Became Law
establishing a deaf child's bill of rights and an advisory council on the education of deaf children.

Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1745s.

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 with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1745s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 7, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 12, 2019✓LawJul 12, 2019
relative to criminal history background checks by employers and public agencies.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1965s, 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseFeb 27, 2019✓SenateMay 30, 2019✓GovernorJul 29, 2019✓LawJul 1, 2019
HB 651 (2019)Became Law
allowing the use of campaign funds for child care expenses.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2042s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after Executive Departments and Administration, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseFeb 27, 2019✓SenateMay 30, 2019✓GovernorAug 16, 2019✓LawOct 15, 2019
establishing a protective order for vulnerable adults.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1968s.

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 with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1968s

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

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseApr 4, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✕GovernorJul 19, 2019✕LawSep 18, 2019
establishing an independent redistricting commission.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2026s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the beginning of Election Law and Municipal Affairs, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after Executive Departments and Administration, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2026s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseFeb 28, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✕GovernorAug 9, 2019✕LawSep 18, 2019