The Senate, Thursday, March 11, 2021

The Senate took up 27 bills: 12 together on the consent calendar, then 15 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 7
Votes Taken
40 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 104-FN-A (2021)Became Law
adopting omnibus legislation relative to the classification of state employee positions, reverse auctions, and the organization of the department of administrative services.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0597s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0597s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0597s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0597s

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

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

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

Moved by Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18).

In the record: Reconsideration on OTPA

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0597s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateMar 11, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorAug 10, 2021✓Law
SB 114-FN (2021)Died
relative to protecting the safe use and enjoyment of publicly-accessible recreation areas.
Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0567s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0567s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0567s, Sections 1-4 and 6

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0567s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0567s, Sections 5 and 6

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0567s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0567s Sections 5 and 6

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateMar 25, 2021✕HouseJun 3, 2021Governor✕LawJun 3, 2021
SB 128-FN-A-LOCAL (2021)Died
relative to a temporary change to operator compensation under the meals and rooms tax.
Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0550s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0550s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0550s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0550s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 22–2 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021SenateMar 11, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawJun 24, 2021
SB 13-FN (2021)Died
adopting omnibus legislation on state taxes and fees.
Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) Senate Ways and Means Occupational Regulation

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0552s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0552s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0552s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0552s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0552s, Part I

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0552s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0552s, Parts II-IV

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021SenateMar 11, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawJun 24, 2021
SB 150-FN (2021)Died
establishing a dental benefit under the state Medicaid program.
Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13) Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0612s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0612s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0612s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0612s

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

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2021SenateApr 1, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawJun 24, 2021
SB 26 (2021)Became Law
relative to roads within the Woodsville Fire District.
Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2) House Public Works and Highways Senate Executive Departments and Administration Municipalities

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

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

Motion Failed 6–17 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-0765s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-0765s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0765s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateMar 11, 2021✓HouseJun 4, 2021✓GovernorJul 14, 2021✓LawJul 14, 2021
SB 44 (2022)Died
establishing the New Hampshire workforce pathway program.
Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10) House Education Senate Commerce Education - Finance

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-0783s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-0783s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0783s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 22–2 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateMar 11, 2021HouseJan 6, 2022Governor✕LawSep 15, 2022
SB 58 (2021)Became Law
relative to the administration of occupational regulation by the office of professional licensure and certification.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0617s, 5–0.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0617s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 19–5 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0617s, Section 1, RSA 310-A

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0617s

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0617s, Sections 166 and 178

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision) 2021-0617s

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

Moved by Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18).

In the record: Reconsideration on Committee Amendment #2021-0617s Sections 166 and 178

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0617s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0617s, Sections 166 and 178

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0617s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0617s Section 1, RSA 310-A:1-d, II(h)(2), Section 164, RSA 319-C:6, and Section 178

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateMar 11, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorAug 10, 2021✓Law
SB 70-FN (2022)Died
relative to insurance coverage for emergency behavioral health services for children and young adults.
Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24) Senate Commerce Insurance

Senate Commerce recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 24–0 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021SenateJan 5, 2022HouseGovernor✕LawSep 15, 2022
SB 71 (2021)Died
establishing a commission to develop science-based emissions reduction goals for the state of New Hampshire.
Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24) Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0605s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

Moved by Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021SenateMar 11, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawJun 24, 2021
SB 73-FN-A (2021)Died
establishing a green building standards initiative as part of the low or moderate income housing loan program and making an appropriation therefor; and establishing a commission to study green housing and utility source options.
Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) Senate Finance Housing

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✕SenateMar 11, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawMar 11, 2021
SB 99-FN-LOCAL (2021)Died
relative to the amount of meals and rooms tax revenue that is distributed to municipalities.
Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

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

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021SenateMar 11, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawJun 24, 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 23–0 on a roll call

Adjourn Recess to the Call of the Chair

Motion Passed 23–0 on a roll call