The Senate, Thursday, May 27, 2021

The Senate took up 45 bills: 23 together on the consent calendar, then 22 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 17
Votes Taken
10 roll calls41 voice votes
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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.

HB 125 (2022)Interim Study
relative to post-arrest photo distribution by law enforcement officers.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

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

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 7, 2021SenateJan 5, 2022Governor✕LawSep 15, 2022
HB 15-FN (2021)Became Law
relative to including under the meals and rooms tax facilitators of Internet transactions of motor vehicle rentals and facilitators of Internet transactions of room occupancies.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 9, 2021✓SenateJun 3, 2021✓GovernorJul 30, 2021✓LawOct 1, 2021
relative to certain legislative study commissions and committees.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1598s, 5–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1598s, 2021-1696s, 2021-1707s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2021-1598s, 2021-1696s, and 2021-1707s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 7, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021Governor✕Law
HB 195 (2021)Became Law
adding display of a firearm as an exception to reckless conduct.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1708s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1708s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 7, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021✓GovernorJul 23, 2021✓LawSep 21, 2021
HB 220 (2021)Became Law
relative to medical freedom in immunizations and establishing a committee to examine the policy of medical intervention including immunizations.

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1595s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-1595s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-1595s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1595s

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

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 7, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021✓GovernorJul 23, 2021✓LawJul 23, 2021
HB 224 (2021)Became Law
relative to tinted windows on motor vehicles, relative to civil liability for damage to highways, and relative to employer access to motor vehicle records.

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1782s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 9, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021✓GovernorAug 10, 2021✓LawOct 9, 2021
establishing a committee to study the right of any infant born alive to medically appropriate and reasonable care and treatment.
Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 37) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseFeb 24, 2021✓SenateJan 5, 2022Governor✕Law
HB 278 (2021)Became Law
relative to the use of unused district facilities by chartered public schools.

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1397s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1680s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 8, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021✓GovernorAug 10, 2021✓LawAug 10, 2021
relative to the analysis of requests for absentee ballot information by the attorney general.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1674s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-1674s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-1674s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1674s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 8, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021Governor✕Law
relative to the state preemption of the regulation of firearms and ammunition.

Senate Judiciary recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 7, 2021✓SenateJan 5, 2022Governor✕Law
relative to prohibitions on carrying a loaded firearm on an OHRV or snowmobile and relative to the procedure for conducting firearm background checks.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2021-1769s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2021-1769s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1769s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 8, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021✕GovernorAug 10, 2021✕LawJan 5, 2022
relative to the powers of the governor during a declared state of emergency.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1591s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1591s, 2021-1661s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2021-1591s, and 2021-1661s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 8, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021Governor✕Law
HB 440 (2022)Became Law
prohibiting the suspension of civil liberties during a state of emergency.

Senate Judiciary recommended Re-refer to Committee.

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

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 9, 2021✓SenateJan 5, 2022✓GovernorApr 4, 2022✓LawApr 4, 2022
relative to informed consent to search a motor vehicle and amending the statutory requirements for a search warrant; relative to prohibiting certain uses of laser pointing devices, and relative to various civil actions and criminal liability.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Remove From Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1778s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 7, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021Governor✕Law
HB 509 (2021)Became Law
relative to portraits and memorial objects in the state house, legislative office building, and Upham Walker house.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1593s, 5–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1593s, 2021-1678s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2021-1593s and 2021-1678s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 7, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021✓GovernorJul 23, 2021✓LawSep 21, 2021
HB 542 (2021)Became Law
relative to the protection of religious liberty.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1712s.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2021-1712s

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

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2021-1712s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1712s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 9, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021✓GovernorAug 10, 2021✓LawOct 9, 2021
HB 566 (2021)Became Law
relative to the discussion of disclosure of the minutes from a nonpublic session under the right-to-know law.

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1710s, 5–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1710s, 2021-1784s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2021-1710s and 2021-1784s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 9, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021✓GovernorJul 30, 2021✓LawJan 1, 2022
requiring certain licensing and reporting functions be conducted through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, relative to background investigations of trust officers, to certain filing fees, assessments, and interest rates, and to the transmission of consumer complaints by the banking department, requiring employers to provide certain workplace accommodations for employees, establishing the New Hampshire housing and conservation planning program, and relative to the collaborative care model service delivery method.

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1676s, 2021-1768s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2021-1676s and 2021-1768s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1676s, 2021-1768s, 2021-1791s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2021-1676s, 2021-1768s, and 2021-1791s

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 7, 2021✓SenateJun 3, 2021✓GovernorAug 10, 2021✓LawOct 9, 2021
relative to the date of the state primary election.

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2021-1660s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2021-1660s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseApr 8, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021✕GovernorJul 30, 2021✕LawJan 5, 2022
supporting democracy and human rights in Hungary, Poland, and Hong Kong and supporting democracy in Taiwan.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

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

In the record: suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of HCR5; 2/3 necessary

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 2021✓HouseFeb 24, 2021✓SenateMay 27, 2021