The Senate, Thursday, May 23, 2024

The Senate took up 55 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
7 roll calls61 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 1018 (2024)Became Law
relative to on-premise and off-premise liquor licenses and relative to land in current use.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Liquor and Beer

Senate Commerce 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 after Judiciary, Without Objection

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2024-2103s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2024-2103s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2103s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓Law
HB 1069 (2024)Died
relative to material subject to disclosure under the right-to-know law.
Rep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 31) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Right to Know

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1966s, 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the first bill after break, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1966s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseFeb 15, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024Governor✕Law
HB 1078 (2024)Became Law
relative to the department of safety establishing a repository of maps showing radio systems within the state.
Rep. Mark Proulx (R - Hills 15) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1993s, 5–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1993s, 2024-2093s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-1993s and 2024-2093s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseFeb 15, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓LawOct 1, 2024
HB 1079 (2024)Became Law
relative to critical incident stress management team members and establishing a rural and underserved area educator incentive program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Mark Proulx (R - Hills 15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration State Government

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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 after Judiciary, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2134s, 2024-2190s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-2134s and 2024-2190s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓LawOct 1, 2024
HB 1118 (2024)Interim Study
relative to the issuance of drivers' licenses for aliens temporarily residing in New Hampshire.
Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 3) House Transportation Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 5–0.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 7, 2024SenateMay 23, 2024Governor✕LawOct 10, 2024
HB 1127 (2024)Became Law
relative to the revocation and suspension of drivers' licenses and to invalidating out-of-state driver's licenses issued to undocumented immigrants.
Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13) House Transportation Senate Judiciary Motor Vehicles

Senate Judiciary 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 after Judiciary, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2116s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseFeb 8, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓LawJan 1, 2025
HB 1179-FN (2024)Became Law
relative to state park system fees for retired members of the armed forces.
Rep. James Horgan (R - Straf 1) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2162s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision) 2024-2162s

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. David Watters (D - SD4).

In the record: Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Rescind Order to Third Reading, Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment and Reconsider the vote on Floor Amendment 2024-2162s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 7, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorJul 19, 2024✓LawSep 17, 2024
HB 1187 (2024)Died
relative to prohibiting lease agreements of equipment for building or facility improvements.
Rep. Diane Pauer (R - Hills 36) House Municipal and County Government Senate Commerce Municipalities

Senate Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS), 5–0.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2155s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✕GovernorJul 26, 2024✕LawOct 10, 2024
HB 1189 (2024)Died
relative to criteria for reporting child support delinquencies to federal agencies.
Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1972s, 3–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after HB 1069, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1972s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 7, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024Governor✕Law
HB 1197 (2024)Became Law
relative to criminal background checks and relative to insurance coverage for intrauterine insemination.
Rep. Chris Muns (D - Rock 29) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Occupational Regulation

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2121s, 2024-2161s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-2121s and 2024-2161s

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 3, 2024✓HouseMar 7, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 23, 2024✓Law
HB 1202-FN (2024)Became Law
relative to the issuance of permits for the alteration of driveways exiting onto public ways and relative to the definition of disability or special needs under the child care scholarship program.
Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the end of the Committee on Finance, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after Judiciary, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2192s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseApr 11, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 23, 2024✓Law
HB 1236 (2024)Became Law
(Second Title) establishing a pilot recruitment and retention program within the department of health and human services and relative to the income eligibility for "in and out medical assistance" under the state Medicaid plan.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1996s, 5–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1996s, 2024-2174s, 2024-2079s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-1996s, 2024-2174s, and 2024-2079s

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 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorJun 26, 2024✓Law
HB 1241 (2024)Became Law
relative to the regulation of money transmitters; relative to license applications and renewals for certain consumer credit entities; and requiring the investment advisor for the public deposit investment pool to maintain funds in a particular manner.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Banking and Finance

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1932s, 5–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1932s, 2024-2165s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-1932s and 2024-2165s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 23, 2024✓Law
HB 1243 (2024)Became Law
revising the laws relative to retail installment sales of motor vehicles, and relative to the sale of a vehicle to a Massachusetts resident.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2168s, 2024-2145s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-2168s and 2024-2145s

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

Motion Passed

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision) 2024-2145s

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsideration on 1. Rescind Third Reading 2. Reconsider OTPA 3. Reconsider Floor Amendment 2024-2145s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2168s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓Law
HB 1245 (2024)Became Law
relative to release of confidential records of a person appointed a guardian and relative to patient access to medical records.
Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 14) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary 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 the last one in Judiciary, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2104s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseFeb 8, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorJul 26, 2024✓Law
HB 1259 (2024)Became Law
relative to property and casualty insurance laws administered by the insurance department.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Insurance

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2164s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓LawJan 1, 2025
HB 1265 (2024)Became Law
relative to the penalty for failure to file school expenditure reports, relative to certain adequacy grants, and requiring mandatory reporting by school districts of school expenses.
Rep. Sallie Fellows (D - Graf 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education 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 after Judiciary, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2105s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 14, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓Law
HB 1278-FN (2024)Became Law
relative to qualifying medical conditions for purposes of therapeutic cannabis.
Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health and Human Services 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 after Judiciary, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2147s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 7, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓LawOct 1, 2024
HB 1292-FN (2024)Died
relative to coverage of children under the state retiree insurance plan and relative to federal immigration enforcement.
Rep. David Luneau (D - Merr 9) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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 after HB 318, Without Objection

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2024-2179s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2024-2179s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2179s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-2179s: Section 1

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2179s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-2179s: Remainder of the Bill

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseFeb 8, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024Governor✕LawOct 10, 2024
HB 1349-FN (2024)Became Law
relative to generalized anxiety disorder as a qualifying condition for the therapeutic cannabis program.
Rep. Heath Howard (D - Straf 4) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 3–2.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 7, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorJul 12, 2024✓LawSep 10, 2024
HB 1355-FN (2024)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire National Guard recruitment and reenlistment incentive program, and continuing a recruitment and retention incentive program and efforts within the department of transportation.
Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Military & Veterans' Affairs

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2163s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseApr 11, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓Law
HB 1358 (2024)Became Law
relative to tenant and contract manufacturers of beer, wine, and liquor and establishing a committee to study the acquisition of land by China.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Housing

Senate Commerce 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 after Judiciary, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2095s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-2095s: Remainder of Amendment (Sections 11-12)

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓Law
HB 1380-FN (2024)Became Law
relative to brew pub licenses, relative to insurance cost-sharing calculations, and relative to receipt of pharmaceutical rebates by insurers and pharmacy benefits managers.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Liquor and Beer

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 6–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after HB 318, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2119s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓LawOct 1, 2024
HB 1394-FN-A (2024)Interim Study
relative to licensure and regulation of music therapists.
Rep. Kat McGhee (D - Hills 35) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 7–0.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseApr 11, 2024SenateMay 23, 2024Governor✕LawOct 10, 2024
HB 1410-FN (2024)Died
relative to certain professional licenses and relative to the board of optometry and the regulation of optometry.
Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 6–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after HB 1568, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after HB 1394, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2177s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 21, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024Governor✕LawOct 10, 2024
HB 1499 (2024)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the civilian clean energy, community resilience, and conservation corps, and establishing a committee to study the child protection act.
Rep. Matthew Wilhelm (D - Hills 40) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Study Committees and Commissions

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2120s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseFeb 1, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorJul 26, 2024✓LawJul 26, 2024
HB 1559-FN (2024)Became Law
repealing the chapter relative to cash dispensing machines, relative to disability pensions for public safety employees who are victims of violence, and relative to establishing the New Hampshire Canadian trade council fund.
Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Commerce Banking and Finance

Senate Commerce 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 after Judiciary, Without Objection

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after HB 1069, Without Objection

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2024-2142s

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

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

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2024-2142s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2012s, 2024-2142s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-2012s and 2024-2142s

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

Motion Passed

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2024-2012s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted

In the record: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2024-2012s ; 2/3 Necessary

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorJul 12, 2024✓Law
HB 1568-FN (2024)Became Law
relative to reimbursement for ambulance services under the state Medicaid plan and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. John Sellers (R - Graf 18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2160s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓Law
HB 1570-FN-A-LOCAL (2024)Interim Study
requiring the department of education to conduct a facility assessment of public schools and public chartered schools.
Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 7–0.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseApr 11, 2024SenateMay 23, 2024Governor✕LawOct 10, 2024
HB 1583-FN-A (2024)Interim Study
relative to the per pupil cost of an opportunity for an adequate education.
Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D - Hills 33) House Education Senate Finance Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 6–1.

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseApr 11, 2024SenateMay 23, 2024Governor✕LawOct 10, 2024
HB 1585 (2024)Became Law
relative to the position of certified assisted living medication aide and relative to the state loan repayment program for qualified nursing professionals, and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Jaci Grote (D - Rock 24) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2005s, 5–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2017s, 2024-2129s, 2024-2185s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-2017s, 2024-2127S, 2024-2129s, and 2024-2185s

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

Motion Passed

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision) 2024-2185s, 2024-2129s

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

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

In the record: Reconsider 1. Rescind Third Reading 2. Reconsider OTPA 3. Reconsider Floor Amendment 2024-2185s 4. Reconsider 2024-2129s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2005s, 2024-2181s, 2024-2185s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-2005s, 2024-2181s, and 2024-2185s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓Law
HB 1588-FN (2024)Became Law
relative to court jurisdiction over persons receiving special education.
Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 23) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2124s, 7–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2124s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseApr 11, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorJul 12, 2024✓LawSep 10, 2024
HB 1593-FN (2024)Died
making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to support recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities and relative to the uncompensated care and Medicaid fund.
Rep. Jerry Stringham (D - Graf 3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2117s, 7–0.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2117s, 2024-2152s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-2117s, and 2024-2152s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseApr 11, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024Governor✕Law
HB 1598-FN-A (2024)Became Law
relative to the department of health and human services management of social security payments and veterans benefits for children in foster care.
Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 19) House Children and Family Law Senate Health and Human Services Children

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseApr 11, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorJul 12, 2024✓LawJul 12, 2024
HB 1633-FN-A (2024)Died
relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.
Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2138s, 4–3.

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) 2024-2138s, 2024-2176s, 2024-2172s

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

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-2138s, 2024-2176s, and 2024-2172s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseApr 11, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024Governor✕LawOct 10, 2024
HB 1649-FN (2024)Became Law
relative to prohibiting certain products with intentionally added PFAS and relative to civil actions for PFAS contamination, and relative to settlement of lawsuits against manufacturers of PFAS for impacts to public drinking water systems.
Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 7) House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Conservation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after Judiciary, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2149s, 2024-2193s, 2024-2114s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-2149s, 2024-2193s, and 2024-2114s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseApr 11, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 2, 2024✓Law
HB 185-FN (2024)Became Law
relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities based on shared parenting and requiring all municipalities and school governing bodies to post on their official website the amount of funds received by the state either by allocation or grant.
Rep. Lisa Post (R - Hills 42) House Children and Family Law Senate Judiciary Children

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 4–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after HB 1292, Without Objection

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2024-1973s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment : Original bill and Floor Amendment 2024-1973s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2189s, 2024-2141s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment : Floor Amendments 2024-2189s and 2024-2141s 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✓HouseJan 3, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorJul 26, 2024✓Law
HB 2024 (2024)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement plan; relative to adding a speed limit of 45 miles per hour on rural highways; and making a capital appropriation to the department of corrections toward the replacement of the New Hampshire state prison for men.
Rep. Mark McConkey (R - Carr 8) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2002s, 4–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after HB 1633, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2002s, 2024-2187s, 2024-2167s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-2002s, 2024-2194S, 2024-2187s, and 2024-2167s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2024✓HouseMar 28, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 9, 2024✓Law
HB 318-FN-A (2024)Became Law
relative to magistrates, bail commissioners, the standards applicable to and the administration of bail, and making appropriations.
Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2096s, 6–1.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after HB 1410, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2096s, 2024-2178s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-2096s and 2024-2178s

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseApr 11, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 1, 2024✓Law
HB 463-FN (2024)Died
relative to the establishment of an election information portal and makes an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Mark Paige (D - Rock 11) House Election Law Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs Elections

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2112s, 5–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2112s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseJan 3, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024Governor✕Law
HB 518 (2024)Became Law
relative to the administration of occupations by the office of professional licensure and certification.
Rep. Gary Merchant (D - Sull 6) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2017s, 5–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to after Judiciary, Without Objection

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2017s, 2024-2127s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-2017s and 2024-2127s

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2023✓HouseJan 4, 2024✓SenateMay 23, 2024✓GovernorAug 23, 2024✓LawOct 22, 2024