The Senate, Thursday, June 6, 2019

The Senate took up 39 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
30 roll calls41 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.

How the Day Began

Presiding over the Senate during the day: Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18), President of the Senate.

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.

making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2405s.

DHHS, Division of Development Services, Pages 163-167, New Hampshire Hospital, Pages 168-170, Department of Education - Education Trust Fund, Pages 181-183, Community College System of New Hampshire, Pages 191-192, University System of New Hampshire, (Not Amended)

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2405s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2405s: The balance of the bill as amended

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2019✓HouseApr 11, 2019✓SenateJun 6, 2019✕GovernorJun 28, 2019✕LawSep 25, 2019
HB 131 (2019)Became Law
establishing a commission on mental health education and behavioral health and wellness programs.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseFeb 14, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 19, 2019✓Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2403s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2019-2403s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2019-2403s, Sections 68, 72-73, 85, 141-148, 185-189, 195-197, 210, 216, 233-236, 242, 244-247, 249-251, 279, 332-335, 359, 369, 371, 373-393, 396-398, 408-410, 417-419, 421, 423-426, 430-433; 337-341

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2019-2403s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2019-2403s, the remainder

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2446s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. James Gray (R - SD6).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2446s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2447s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2447s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2445s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2445s

Without Objection, Sen. Morgan Moved the Question

Motion Passed

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2448s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2448s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2450s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2450s

Without Objection, Sen. Sherman Moved the Question

Motion Passed

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2428s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2428s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2436s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2436s

Without Objection, Sen. Hennessey Moved the Question

Motion Passed

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2458s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2458s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2427s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2427s

Without Objection, Sen. Kahn Moved the Question

Motion Passed

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2444s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2444s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2443s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2443s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2434s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. David Starr (R - SD1).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2434s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2416s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2416s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2452s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. David Starr (R - SD1).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2452s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2440s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2440s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2439s

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2439s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2449s

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2449s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2430s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2430s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2431s

Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2431s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 9–13 on a roll call

In the record: Is the Question Divisible on HB 2-FN-A-L on Ought to Pass as Amended

Without Objection, Sen. Watters Moved the Question

Motion Passed

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2403s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration on Ought to Pass as Amended

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2403s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–9 on a roll call

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 28, 2019✓HouseApr 11, 2019✓SenateJun 6, 2019✕GovernorJun 28, 2019✕LawSep 25, 2019
establishing a special marriage officiant license and relative to the assignment of temporary justices to the supreme court.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseApr 4, 2019✓SenateMay 30, 2019Governor✕Law
relative to the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program and the accuracy and efficiency of voter registration systems.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Melanie Levesque (D - SD12).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseMar 7, 2019✓SenateMay 30, 2019✕GovernorSep 27, 2019✕LawSep 27, 2019
relative to the definition of prime wetland.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 2, 2019✓HouseMar 20, 2019✓SenateMay 15, 2019✕GovernorJul 29, 2019✕LawSep 18, 2019
HB 393 (2019)Became Law
establishing a committee to study child care in New Hampshire, relative to tuition waivers for children in state foster care or guardianship, relative to penalties for violations related to obtaining public assistance, relative to designated receiving facilities, relative to the membership of the commission to study the environmental and health effects of evolving 5G technology, and relative to the moratorium on health facility licensure.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2352s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

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

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2019-2352s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2019-2352s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2456s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2456s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2437s, 2019-2456s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-2437s and 2019-2456s

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateJun 6, 2019✓GovernorAug 16, 2019✓Law
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.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 30, 2019✓Law
HB 464 (2019)Became Law
relative to the definitions of solar energy systems and wind-powered energy systems for assessed value of real estate exemptions and enabling municipalities to adopt a property tax exemption for electric energy storage systems.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 20, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorAug 16, 2019✓Law
HB 494 (2019)Became Law
relative to removal or containment of contaminants from the Coakley Landfill.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateMay 30, 2019✓GovernorAug 16, 2019✓LawAug 16, 2019
HB 508 (2019)Became Law
relative to direct primary care.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseApr 4, 2019✓SenateMay 15, 2019✓GovernorAug 16, 2019✓Law
HB 556 (2020)Interim Study
allowing municipalities to process absentee ballots prior to election day.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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✓HouseMar 7, 2019SenateJan 8, 2020Governor✕LawSep 16, 2020
relative to the regional greenhouse gas initiative cap and trade program for controlling carbon dioxide emissions.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 20, 2019✓SenateMay 15, 2019✕GovernorAug 16, 2019✕LawSep 18, 2019
relative to the definition of contracts relative to official ballot default budgets.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2373s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2373s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 20, 2019✓SenateJun 6, 2019Governor✕Law
relative to universal changing stations in certain places of public accommodation.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✓GovernorAug 16, 2019✓Law
relative to vehicle repair standards.

Senate Commerce 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) 2019-2455s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateJun 6, 2019✕GovernorAug 15, 2019✕LawSep 18, 2019
establishing a protective order for vulnerable adults.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseApr 4, 2019✓SenateMay 23, 2019✕GovernorJul 19, 2019✕LawSep 18, 2019
HB 737 (2019)Became Law
establishing a commission to investigate and analyze the environmental and public health impacts relating to releases of perfluorinated chemicals in the air, soil, and groundwater in Merrimack, Bedford and Litchfield.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-2341s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-2406s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-2406s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-2341s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓HouseMar 19, 2019✓SenateJun 6, 2019✓GovernorAug 16, 2019✓Law
relative to the state minimum hourly rate.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh (D - SD16).

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 21, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✕GovernorAug 9, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
SB 118 (2019)Became Law
establishing a child fatality review committee.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24).

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateFeb 21, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 29, 2019✓LawJul 29, 2019
establishing a clean energy resource procurement commission.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21).

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 21, 2019✓HouseMay 8, 2019✕GovernorAug 2, 2019✕LawSep 19, 2019
relative to apportionment of sales under the business profits tax and the apportionment of dividends under the business enterprise tax and establishing a committee to study the apportionment of gross business profits under the business profits tax.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 7, 2019✓HouseJun 6, 2019✓GovernorSep 6, 2019✓Law
relative to the insurance data security law.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh (D - SD16).

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 14, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorAug 2, 2019✓LawJan 1, 2020
establishing an autonomous vehicle advisory commission, establishing an autonomous vehicle testing pilot program, and providing requirements for automated vehicle deployment.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseMay 2, 2019✓GovernorAug 2, 2019✓Law
relative to registration of pharmacy benefit managers, and reestablishing the commission to study greater transparency in pharmaceutical costs and drug rebate programs.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 14, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorAug 12, 2019✓Law
relative to sexual harassment complaints in the general court and authorizing an independent human resources professional.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 14, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorAug 2, 2019✓LawJan 1, 2020
SB 267 (2019)Became Law
relative to the release of student assessment information and data.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 27, 2019✓HouseMay 8, 2019✓GovernorAug 13, 2019✓LawOct 12, 2019
relative to access to fertility care.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh (D - SD16).

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 14, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorAug 1, 2019✓LawJan 1, 2020
relative to the New Hampshire granite advantage health care program.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24).

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 28, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorJul 8, 2019✓LawJul 8, 2019
SB 82-FN (2019)Became Law
relative to school food and nutrition programs.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 7, 2019✓HouseJun 5, 2019✓GovernorJul 29, 2019✓LawJul 1, 2019
SB 86 (2019)Became Law
establishing a commission to study programs for serving individuals with certain developmental and mental health disabilities.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24).

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2019✓SenateMar 7, 2019✓HouseMay 23, 2019✓GovernorJul 19, 2019✓Law