The Senate, Thursday, April 1, 2021

The Senate took up 38 bills: 15 together on the consent calendar, then 23 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 10
Votes Taken
54 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.

relative to the tax expenditure report and relative to delaying the enactment of the single sales factor under the business profits and business enterprise taxes.

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseFeb 24, 2021✕SenateApr 1, 2021Governor✕LawApr 1, 2021
HB 95-FN (2022)Became Law
relative to milk pasteurization.

Senate Commerce recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 23–1 on a roll call

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

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseFeb 24, 2021✓SenateJan 5, 2022✓GovernorMar 18, 2022✓LawMay 17, 2022
relative to municipal host customer generators serving political subdivisions.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0970s, 5–0.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0970s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0970s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0970s

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, 2021SenateApr 1, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawJun 24, 2021
relative to historical racing.

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1076s

Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1076s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1005s

Motion Failed 6–18 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1005s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 20–4 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateApr 1, 2021✕HouseJan 5, 2022Governor✕LawJan 5, 2022
relative to the tolls at exit 10 in the town of Merrimack.
Sen. Gary Daniels (R - SD11) Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 16–8 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 18–6 on a roll call

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

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021SenateApr 1, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawJun 24, 2021
adopting omnibus legislation relative to COVID-19.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1009s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-1009s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-1009s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1009s

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, 2021SenateApr 1, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawJun 24, 2021
adopting omnibus legislation relative to occupational licensure.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 22–1 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass : Part II

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

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

In the record: Ought to Pass : Remainder of the Bill

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateApr 1, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorAug 10, 2021✓Law
SB 137 (2021)Became Law
relative to the minimum hourly rate for tipped employees.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0983s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0983s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0983s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0983s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateApr 1, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorJul 23, 2021✓Law
SB 138 (2021)Became Law
relative to the definition of an "investment metal contract".

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0979s, 5–0.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0979s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0979s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1061s

Motion Failed 7–17 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1061s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0979s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateApr 1, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorJul 9, 2021✓LawJan 1, 2022
adopting omnibus legislation making appropriations to the department of health and human services.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0998s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0998s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0998s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0998s

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

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2021SenateApr 1, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawJun 24, 2021
relative to the procedure for conducting firearm background checks.
Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1053s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-1053s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-1053s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1053s

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

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2021✓SenateApr 1, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✕GovernorAug 10, 2021✕LawAug 10, 2021
reestablishing the commission to study the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder in first responders and reestablishing the commission to study grandfamilies in New Hampshire.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0997s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0997s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0997s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0997s

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

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2021✓SenateApr 1, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorJul 30, 2021✓Law
adopting omnibus legislation on health and human services.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1055s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-1055s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–11 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-1055s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1055s

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

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2021✓SenateApr 1, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorJul 30, 2021✓Law
establishing a dental benefit under the state Medicaid program.

Senate Finance 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. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2021SenateApr 1, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawJun 24, 2021
prohibiting the state from enforcing any federal statute, regulation, or Presidential Executive Order that restricts or regulates the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0987s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0987s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0987s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0987s

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

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2021✓SenateApr 1, 2021HouseJun 24, 2021Governor✕LawJan 5, 2022
relative to funding of children's mental health services and making an appropriation to fund positions in the department of health and human services contracts and procurement unit.

Senate Finance 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. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2021SenateApr 1, 2021HouseGovernor✕LawJun 24, 2021
relative to the department of health and human services, the New Hampshire granite advantage health care trust fund, and health facility licensure.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1054s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-1054s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-1054s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1054s

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

✓IntroducedFeb 4, 2021✓SenateApr 1, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorJul 9, 2021✓Law
SB 74 (2021)Became Law
relative to advance directives for health care decisions.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1022s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-1022s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-1022s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1022s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateApr 1, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorJul 30, 2021✓Law
SB 94 (2021)Became Law
relative to juvenile diversion programs.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1001s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-1001s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-1001s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1001s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateApr 1, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorAug 23, 2021✓LawJan 1, 2022
relative to establishing a body-worn and in-car camera fund and making an appropriation therefor; amending juvenile delinquency proceedings and transfers to superior court; and establishing committees to study the role and scope of authority of school resource officers and the collection of race and ethnicity data on state identification cards.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-0996s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-0996s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-0996s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1058s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1058s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-0996s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓SenateApr 1, 2021✓HouseJun 3, 2021✓GovernorAug 25, 2021✓Law

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

Adjourn Recess to the Call of the Chair

Motion Passed 24–0 on a roll call