The Senate, Thursday, February 11, 2021

The Senate took up 15 bills: 5 together on the consent calendar, then 10 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 4
Votes Taken
20 roll calls
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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.

SB 17 (2022)Became Law
relative to permitting dogs in outdoor dining areas of restaurants.
Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0024s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0024s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0024s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-0322s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-0322s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0024s, 2021-0322s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–1 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2021-0024s, and 2021-0322s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateFeb 11, 2021✓HouseJan 5, 2022✓GovernorFeb 23, 2022✓LawApr 24, 2022
SB 43 (2021)Became Law
authorizing an audit of the Rockingham County district 7 state representative race.
Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–0.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateFeb 18, 2021✓HouseApr 7, 2021✓GovernorApr 12, 2021✓LawApr 12, 2021
SB 45 (2021)Became Law
relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program.
Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2) 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 2021-0167s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0167s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0167s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0167s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateFeb 11, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorJul 23, 2021✓Law
SB 59 (2021)Died
relative to the collaborative care model service delivery method.
Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Insurance

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0165s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0165s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0165s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0165s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateFeb 11, 2021✕HouseJun 3, 2021Governor✕LawJun 3, 2021
SB 62 (2021)Died
relative to electronic cigarettes and the disposal of electronic cigarette devices.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) Senate Commerce Liquor and Beer

Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✕SenateFeb 11, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 11, 2021

Votes on No Bill

Roll calls the Senate took that day on questions that were on no bill, such as its own rules, a ruling of the chair or printing a debate. The question is as the General Court’s roll-call file words it.

To Adjourn from the Late Session

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call

Adoption of the Finance Report

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call

To Adjourn from the Early Session

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call

Rule 2-16 and Rule 2-17

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call

To Recess to the Call of the Chair

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call