The Senate, Thursday, February 18, 2021

The Senate took up 9 bills: 1 together on the consent calendar, then 8 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 5
Votes Taken
25 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 120 (2021)Became Law
relative to physician assistant medical services through the Manchester Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24) 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 (OTP), 5–0.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-0429s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-0429s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0429s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateFeb 18, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorJul 23, 2021✓LawSep 21, 2021
SB 129 (2021)Became Law
relative to minimizing environmental impacts on the habitats of endangered or threatened species.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Senate Energy and Natural Resources Fish & Game

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0315s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0315s

Motion Failed 1–23 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0315s

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision) 2021-0315

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened 24–0 on a roll call

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

In the record: Reconsideration on Committee Amendment 2021-0315

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0315s

Motion Failed 0–24 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0315s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-0416s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 21–3 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-0416s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0416s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 21–3 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateFeb 18, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorAug 10, 2021✓LawOct 9, 2021
SB 135-FN-LOCAL (2022)Died
relative to the calculation of the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education
Sen. Erin Hennessey (R - SD1) House Education Senate Finance Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-0438s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-0438s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateFeb 18, 2021✕HouseJan 5, 2022Governor✕LawJan 5, 2022
SB 38 (2021)Died
relative to the organization of alternative treatment centers.
Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Public and Mental Health

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0281s, 5–0.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0281s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 18–6 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0281s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0281s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 18–6 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateFeb 18, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✕GovernorJul 13, 2021✕LawJan 5, 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.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate 24–0 on a roll call

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

In the record: Remove From Table

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 0–24 on a roll call

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-0432s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-0432s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0432s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateFeb 18, 2021✓HouseApr 7, 2021✓GovernorApr 12, 2021✓LawApr 12, 2021
SB 97 (2021)Became Law
relative to in-network retail pharmacies.
Sen. Erin Hennessey (R - SD1) 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 2021-0326s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0326s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 23–1 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0326s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0326s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateFeb 18, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorJul 23, 2021✓LawSep 21, 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.

Adjourn Late Session

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call

Finance Report

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call

Adjourn Early Session

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call

Personal Priviledge

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call

To Recess to the Call of the Chair

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call