The Senate, Thursday, June 1, 2023

The Senate took up 49 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 16
Votes Taken
2 roll calls46 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.

Excused for the Day

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The journal records 1 senator as excused by the Senate for the day, that is, permission to be away. A senator excused for the day may still have voted on part of it, and the roll call record does not always agree with the journal about who was excused.

Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)

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 139 (2023)Became Law
relative to hydrogen energy and establishing a hydrogen advisory committee.
Rep. Jacqueline Chretien (D - Hills 41) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2023-2071s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21).

In the record: Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Reconsider the Vote on Third Reading and Final Passage, Rescind Third Reading and Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2023✓HouseMar 23, 2023✓SenateJun 1, 2023✓GovernorJul 28, 2023✓Law
HB 221 (2023)Became Law
relative to the acquisition of agricultural land development rights and relative to the use of game cameras.
Rep. Peter Bixby (D - Straf 13) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy and Natural Resources Agriculture

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2023-1996s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2023-1996s, 2023-2079s, 2023-2068s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2023-1996s, 2023-2079s, and 2023-2068s

Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate

Motion Passed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 16, 2023✓SenateJun 7, 2023✓GovernorAug 8, 2023✓Law
HB 251 (2023)Died
relative to the cost of compliance with disclosure of electric renewable portfolio standards.
Rep. Douglas Thomas (R - Rock 16) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2023-1986s, 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 06/08/2023, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 9, 2023✓SenateJun 8, 2023Governor✕Law
HB 253 (2023)Became Law
establishing a committee to study extended producer responsibility.
Rep. Lucius Parshall (D - Ches 8) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 06/08/2023, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 16, 2023✓SenateJun 8, 2023✓GovernorJun 30, 2023✓LawJun 30, 2023
HB 287-FN (2023)Became Law
removing fentanyl and xylazine testing equipment from the definition of drug paraphernalia in the controlled drug act.
Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2023-2060s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2023-2060s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 22, 2023✓SenateJun 1, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
HB 315 (2023)Became Law
prohibiting provocations based on a victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation from being used as a defense in a criminal case.
Rep. Shaun Filiault (I - Ches 7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 06/08/2023, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 22, 2023✓SenateJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 8, 2023✓LawJan 1, 2024
HB 337-FN (2023)Died
relative to directing the office of professional licensure and certification to provide notice of public meetings and an opportunity for comment from the public, and creating a new attorney II position.
Rep. Gary Merchant (D - Sull 6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseApr 6, 2023✓SenateJun 1, 2023✕GovernorAug 8, 2023✕LawOct 26, 2023
HB 358 (2023)Became Law
relative to the filing and adoption of proposed administrative rules and relative to overpayment of unemployment compensation and relative to policies relating to nursing mothers.
Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 27) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2023-2072s.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to 06/08/2023, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 16, 2023✓SenateJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓Law
HB 400-FN (2024)Interim Study
relative to certain assault offenses, bail eligibility for commission of certain assault offenses, and making a false report to a law enforcement officer.
Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 5, 2023✓HouseMar 22, 2023SenateJan 3, 2024Governor✕LawOct 10, 2024
HB 46-FN (2023)Died
establishing a committee to study replacement of bail commissioners with court magistrates and relative to delinquent payment of accounts by on premises and off premises licensees and relative to electronic payments to employee debit cards.
Rep. Linda Harriott-Gathright (D - Hills 10) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2023-2069s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–10 on a roll call

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2023-2069s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2023-2070s, 2023-2069s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2023-2070s and 2023-2069s: Sections 1-7 and the effective date

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2023-2070s, 2023-2069s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–9 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2023-2070s and 2023-2069s: Section 8 and the effective date

Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate

Motion Passed

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2023✓HouseApr 6, 2023✓SenateJun 1, 2023Governor✕Law
HB 610-FN (2023)Died
expanding the definition of providers who can certify patients of the therapeutic cannabis program and relative to release of a defendant pending trial and relative to product labeling and information guide requirements for cannabis products and the prohibition of the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC.
Rep. Suzanne Vail (D - Hills 6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the end of the day, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2023-2062s, 2023-2083s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2023-2062s and 2023-2083s

Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate

Motion Passed

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseFeb 22, 2023✓SenateJun 1, 2023Governor✕Law
SB 103 (2023)Became Law
including the raid on Fort William and Mary in Portsmouth in the planning of the American revolution sestercentennial commission.
Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17).

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateFeb 9, 2023✓HouseMay 18, 2023✓GovernorJul 28, 2023✓LawJul 28, 2023
SB 113-FN (2023)Became Law
relative to the electric utility system benefits charge.
Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateFeb 9, 2023✓HouseMay 4, 2023✓GovernorJul 28, 2023✓LawSep 26, 2023
SB 127-FN (2023)Became Law
relative to certain programs administered by the department of health and human services.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19).

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2023✓SenateMar 16, 2023✓HouseMay 18, 2023✓GovernorJun 30, 2023✓Law
SB 147 (2023)Became Law
relative to the board of dental examiners.
Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17).

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendments; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2023✓SenateMar 16, 2023✓HouseMay 4, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
SB 16 (2023)Became Law
establishing a stakeholders' group to address utility poles and attachments in New Hampshire.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateMar 9, 2023✓HouseMay 4, 2023✓GovernorJun 30, 2023✓Law
SB 161 (2023)Became Law
relative to low-moderate income community solar projects.
Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2023✓SenateFeb 9, 2023✓HouseMay 4, 2023✓GovernorJul 28, 2023✓Law
SB 166-FN (2023)Became Law
relative to electric grid modernization.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

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

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendments; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2023✓SenateMar 16, 2023✓HouseMay 4, 2023✓GovernorAug 8, 2023✓LawOct 7, 2023
SB 171 (2023)Became Law
relative to the definition of youth recreational programs.
Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19).

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2023✓SenateFeb 9, 2023✓HouseMay 18, 2023✓GovernorJul 28, 2023✓LawJul 28, 2023
SB 189-FN (2023)Became Law
relative to the definition of gross business profits in determining taxable business profits.
Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2).

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2023✓SenateMar 16, 2023✓HouseMay 18, 2023✓GovernorJul 28, 2023✓LawJan 1, 2024
SB 203 (2023)Died
relative to the board of manufactured housing.
Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Housing

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17).

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendments; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2023✓SenateMar 16, 2023✕HouseJun 15, 2023Governor✕LawJun 15, 2023
SB 225 (2023)Became Law
establishing the commission to study the assessing of power generation.
Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2023✓SenateFeb 22, 2023✓HouseMay 4, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓Law
SB 238-FN (2023)Died
relative to prescribing opioids via telehealth medicine.
Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Occupational Regulation

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19).

In the record: Nonconcur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2023✓SenateMar 30, 2023✓HouseMay 18, 2023Governor✕Law
SB 34-FN (2023)Became Law
relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program.
Sen. James Gray (R - SD6) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19).

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateJan 26, 2023✓HouseMay 4, 2023✓GovernorJun 30, 2023✓LawAug 29, 2023
SB 40 (2023)Became Law
relative to participation in net energy metering by small hydroelectric generators.
Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateJan 19, 2023✓HouseMay 4, 2023✓GovernorJun 30, 2023✓LawJun 30, 2023
SB 44-FN (2023)Became Law
relative to license requirements for certain alcohol and other drug use professionals.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17).

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateFeb 22, 2023✓HouseMay 18, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
SB 71-FN (2023)Became Law
relative to workers' compensation for firefighter cancer disease.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17).

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateFeb 9, 2023✓HouseMay 4, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawAug 4, 2023
SB 74-FN (2023)Became Law
relative to the department of administrative services.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17).

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateMar 23, 2023✓HouseMay 4, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
SB 76-FN (2023)Became Law
relative to reporting of medico-legal deaths.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateFeb 9, 2023✓HouseMay 4, 2023✓GovernorJul 28, 2023✓LawJan 1, 2024
SB 87 (2023)Became Law
relative to nurses for youth camps, organized recreation, and community-sponsored recreation.
Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17).

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateMar 9, 2023✓HouseMay 18, 2023✓GovernorJun 7, 2023✓LawJun 7, 2023