The Senate, Thursday, June 15, 2023

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

Journal
Senate Journal 19
Votes Taken
49 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. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)

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 homestead food operation licensure and making provisions for the sale of meat from uninspected bison, elk, or red deer.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2023✓HouseMar 16, 2023✓SenateMay 18, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓Law
HB 211 (2023)Became Law
relative to a report by the department of energy on the effectiveness of the system benefits charge.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2023✓HouseFeb 14, 2023✓SenateJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
HB 221 (2023)Became Law
relative to the acquisition of agricultural land development rights and relative to the use of game cameras.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 16, 2023✓SenateJun 7, 2023✓GovernorAug 8, 2023✓Law
relative to schools approved for a school tuition program by a school board.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 22, 2023✓SenateMay 11, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
relative to least cost integrated resource plans of utilities; municipal hosts for purposes of limited electrical energy producers; the cost of compliance with disclosure of electric renewable portfolio standards; repealing the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board; and procedures for energy facility siting by the site evaluation committee.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 9, 2023✓SenateMay 18, 2023✓GovernorAug 8, 2023✓LawOct 7, 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.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 22, 2023✓SenateJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 8, 2023✓LawJan 1, 2024
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.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 16, 2023✓SenateJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓Law
relative to the organization of the office of professional licensure and certification.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseFeb 14, 2023✓SenateMay 18, 2023✓GovernorAug 8, 2023✓LawJul 15, 2023
relative to the removal of derelict fishing gear.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 22, 2023✓SenateJun 1, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawJul 1, 2023
establishing a committee to study elimination by political subdivision employers of a retirement system position.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 22, 2023✓SenateMay 18, 2023Governor✕Law
relative to the licensure and regulation of music therapists and other occupations and professions.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 22, 2023✓SenateJun 1, 2023Governor✕Law
HB 536 (2023)Became Law
relative to the chartered public school joint legislative oversight committee, and relative to chartered public school use of unused district facilities.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseMar 16, 2023✓SenateMay 11, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawAug 4, 2023
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.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseFeb 22, 2023✓SenateJun 1, 2023Governor✕Law
relative to eligibility criteria for the therapeutic cannabis program and establishing a commission to study state-controlled sales of cannabis and relative to the prohibition on the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

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

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseFeb 22, 2023✓SenateMay 18, 2023✓GovernorAug 8, 2023✓Law
HB 75 (2023)Became Law
relative to the election of Strafford county commissioners.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. James Gray (R - SD6).

In the record: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2023✓HouseFeb 2, 2023✓SenateMay 11, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
relative to information collected by the division of vital records administration as part of the live birth worksheet.

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✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawAug 4, 2023
SB 107 (2023)Became Law
relative to the general administration of regulatory boards and commissions.

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✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓Law
relative to the town council-town manager form of local government.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. James Gray (R - SD6).

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateMar 16, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
relative to the use of game cameras and relative to penalties for controlled drug violations.

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 Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateJan 19, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023Governor✕Law
relative to nurse agencies.

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 19, 2023✓SenateMar 16, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 8, 2023✓LawOct 7, 2023
SB 15-FN (2023)Became Law
relative to the use of tree stands and observation blinds.

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 Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateJan 19, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawJan 1, 2024
relative to the family mediator certification board.

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 19, 2023✓SenateFeb 9, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawAug 4, 2023
relative to the obligation of collective bargaining units to negotiate in good faith.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2023✓SenateMar 16, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✕GovernorAug 4, 2023✕LawOct 26, 2023
requiring trauma kits to be available in state-owned buildings.

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 19, 2023✓SenateMar 9, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorJul 28, 2023✓LawJul 1, 2023
SB 207 (2023)Became Law
relative to mental health critical incident intervention and management, and relative to mental health practice.

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 Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 19, 2023✓SenateFeb 22, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
SB 240 (2023)Became Law
relative to conditions for genetic testing.

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 9, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
establishing a commission to study barriers to increased density of residential development in New Hampshire.

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. James Gray (R - SD6).

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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateJan 26, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023Governor✕Law
SB 49-FN (2023)Became Law
relative to creating a dedicated, non-lapsing fund, and a biennial report of such fund, for OPLC.

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✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorJun 26, 2023✓LawJun 26, 2023
SB 54-FN (2023)Became Law
relative to purchased power agreements for electric distribution 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 30, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
SB 58 (2023)Became Law
relative to arrests without a warrant while in the care of a medical professional on the premises of a residential care or health care facility.
Sen. James Gray (R - SD6) 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✓SenateMar 30, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawAug 4, 2023
relative to surface water setbacks for landfills.

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 Amendment; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateMar 9, 2023✕HouseJun 29, 2023Governor✕LawJun 29, 2023
relative to the establishment of an election information portal and relative to the purchase of election equipment.

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. James Gray (R - SD6).

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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateFeb 9, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023Governor✕Law
SB 78 (2023)Became Law
relative to subdivision regulations on the completion of improvements.

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. James Gray (R - SD6).

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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateMar 16, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
relative to emergency behavioral health services and behavioral health crisis programs.

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✓SenateMar 16, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 8, 2023✓Law
relative to the annual dues paid by towns and cities to town officers' associations.

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. James Gray (R - SD6).

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

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateMar 9, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023Governor✕Law
SB 94 (2023)Became Law
relative to residential child care licensing of child care institutions and agencies.

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✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023
SB 99 (2023)Became Law
relative to the responsibilities of insurers in conducting reviews of the operations of administrators.

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

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

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

In the record: Concur with the House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓SenateJan 26, 2023✓HouseJun 8, 2023✓GovernorAug 4, 2023✓LawOct 3, 2023