HB 150 (2021)Became Law
making a technical correction and a clarification in the law governing death benefits for emergency medical technicians and rescue squad members.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
The Senate, Thursday, April 8, 2021
The Senate took up 32 bills: 10 together on the consent calendar, then 22 one by one, listed below by bill.
- Votes Taken
- 17 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.
On the Consent Calendar
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.
HB 173-FN (2021)Became Law
requiring the independent investment committee of the New Hampshire retirement system to report investment fees.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 192 (2021)Became Law
relative to pistols permitted for the taking of deer.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 193 (2021)Became Law
relative to penalties for improper timber harvesting.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 194 (2021)Became Law
relative to the release of student assessment information and data.
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 14–10 on a roll call
HB 208 (2021)Became Law
repealing RSA 323 regarding lightning rod dealers and salesmen.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 242 (2021)Died
relative to the content of an adequate education.
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1114s.
Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-1114s
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 24–0 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-1114s
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1114s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call
HB 258 (2021)Became Law
permitting wage and hour records to be approved and retained electronically.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 301 (2021)Became Law
relative to the compensation appeals board.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 304 (2021)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the funding of tuition and transportation for career technical education.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 320 (2021)Became Law
requiring a civics competency assessment as a high school graduation requirement.
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1052s.
Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-1052s
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 24–0 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-1052s
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1052s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call
HB 342 (2021)Became Law
relative to the taking of game by certain lever-action firearms and relative to the number of rounds permitted in a firearm used to take deer.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 354 (2021)Became Law
relative to the local option for sports betting.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 380 (2021)Became Law
relative to the election of Grafton county commissioners.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 383 (2021)Became Law
relative to the quarterly or semi-annual collection of taxes in certain municipalities.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 432 (2021)Became Law
relative to the offenses that prevent employment in a school.
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1113s, 5–0.
Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-1113s
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 24–0 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-1113s
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1116s
Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. David Watters (D - SD4).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1116s
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1113s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 24–0 on a roll call
HB 513 (2021)Became Law
relative to the degree granting authority of Signum university and relative to the authority of the higher education commission.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 529-FN (2021)Became Law
relative to cruelty to a wild animal, fish, or wild bird.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 609-FN-LOCAL (2021)Became Law
relative to innovation schools.
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18).
In the record: Laid on Table
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 14–10 on a roll call
HB 70 (2021)Became Law
authorizing certification for the microblading of eyebrows.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
HB 94-FN (2021)Became Law
relative to licensure renewal dates for certain governing boards under the office of professional licensure and certification.
Enrolled
Motion Passed
SB 43 (2021)Became Law
authorizing an audit of the Rockingham County district 7 state representative race.
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 24–0 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. James Gray (R - SD6).
In the record: Concur with the House Amendment
Enrolled
Motion Passed
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 14–10 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