The Senate, Thursday, March 25, 2021

The Senate took up 26 bills: 12 together on the consent calendar, then 14 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 9
Votes Taken
30 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.

requiring the independent investment committee of the New Hampshire retirement system to report investment fees.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseFeb 24, 2021✓SenateMar 25, 2021✓GovernorApr 23, 2021✓LawJun 22, 2021
HB 423 (2021)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the implementation of enhanced automation of traffic lights.

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0865s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0865s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0865s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0865s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseFeb 24, 2021✓SenateMar 25, 2021✓GovernorJul 23, 2021✓Law
HB 513 (2021)Became Law
relative to the degree granting authority of Signum university and relative to the authority of the higher education commission.

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseFeb 25, 2021✓SenateMar 25, 2021✓GovernorJul 29, 2021✓LawJul 29, 2021
SB 100 (2021)Became Law
establishing legislative committees to study charitable gaming and to study building a pier over the jetty at Hampton Beach state park for disability access

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0853s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0853s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0853s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0853s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateMar 25, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorAug 23, 2021✓LawAug 23, 2021
adopting omnibus legislation relative to insurance.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0857s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0857s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0857s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1000s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1000s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0857s, 2021-1000s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2021-0857s, and 2021-1000s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateMar 25, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorJul 9, 2021✓Law
adopting omnibus legislation on appropriations.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0861s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0861s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0861s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0861s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 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. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021SenateMar 25, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawJun 24, 2021
prohibiting the transport of an open container of marijuana in a motor vehicle or OHRV.

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1014s

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

Moved by Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1014s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1014s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateMar 25, 2021✕HouseJun 3, 2021Governor✕LawJun 3, 2021
SB 89 (2021)Became Law
adopting omnibus legislation relative to election procedures.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0825s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0825s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0825s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0825s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateMar 25, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorJul 30, 2021✓Law
establishing a committee to review authorizing governing bodies of municipalities to hold virtual meetings and to study remote access to meetings under RSA 91-A.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0762s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0762s

Motion Failed 0–24 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0762s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1016s

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

Moved by Sen. Gary Daniels.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1016s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1016s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateMar 25, 2021✕HouseJun 10, 2021Governor✕LawJun 10, 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 23–0 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

Adjourn Recess to the Call of the Chair

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call