The following is a recap of the events in the New Hampshire House on April 20, 2016. Published as submitted by the Speaker’s Office. ~ Melanie
The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
Rep. Hinch moved that the House adjourn from the Session of April 6 2016
Governor Hassan introduced into the House
Prayer by Guest Chaplain, Father Thom Duston, Pastor of St. Theresa’s Parish of Henniker
Pledge led by the member from Hudson, Rep. Robert Haefner, and the member from Walpole, Rep. Tara Sad
Anthem sung by the member from Manchester, Rep. Larry Gagne
Leaves of Absence
Introduction of guests
The Consent Calendar is adopted, voice vote.
Under the rules of the House:
SB417 is referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Affairs
SB 323 is referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety
SB 420-FN is referred to the Committee on Finance
SB 543-FN and SB 488-FN-L are referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Rep. Robert Rowe waives the second committee referral for SB 543-FN and 488-FN-L to the Judiciary committee.
Rep. John Tholl waives the second committee referral for SB 323 to the Criminal Justice committee.
Senate Messages
The senate requests concurrence on changes made to HB 232. Reps. Ladd and Kurk move to concur.
The motion to concur is adopted, voice vote.
The senate requests concurrence on changes made to HB 1121. Rep.Ladd moves to concur.
The motion to concur is adopted, voice vote
The senate requests concurrence on changes made to HB 1164. Rep. J.Belanger moves to concur.
The motion to concur is adopted, voice vote
The senate requests concurrence on changes made to HB 560. Rep. Tholl moves to non-concur.
The motion to non-concur is adopted, voice vote
REGULAR CALENDAR – PART I
CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW
SB 515-FN, relative to child neglect and other changes to the child protection act. MAJORITY: OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT. MINORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE.
The committee amendment (1354h) is adopted, voice vote
Rep. Itse offers floor amendment 1484h.
The amendment fails, voice vote; the committee report of OTP, as amended is adopted, roll call, 203-129
The bill is referred to the Committee on Finance.
COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
SB 500-FN, relative to student health insurance plans. OUGHT TO PASS.
The committee report of OTP is adopted; roll call, 256-84
The bill is referred to the Committee on Finance.
EDUCATION
SB 503-FN-A, relative to pre-kindergarten education using “pay for success” financing. MAJORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. MINORITY: OUGHT TO PASS.
The committee report of ITL is adopted, voice vote
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 210-FN, relative to regulation of septic system evaluators. MAJORITY: OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT. MINORITY: REFER FOR INTERIM STUDY.
The committee amendment (1273h) is adopted, voice vote; the committee report of OTP, as amended, is adopted, roll call, 178-162
The bill is referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. (referral to Finance was declined by Rep. Kurk)
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND ELDERLY AFFAIRS
SB 533-FN-A-LOCAL, (New Title) relative to the governor’s commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery and making supplemental appropriations to the commission, the department of justice, and the department of health and human services. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT.
The committee amendment 1356h is adopted, voice vote; the committee report of OTP, as amended, is adopted, roll call, 235-109
The bill is referred to the Committee on Finance.
LABOR, INDUSTRIAL, AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
SB 409-FN, relative to the first responder’s critical injury benefit. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT.
The amendment 1330h is adopted, voice vote; the committee repot of OTP, as amended is adopted, voice vote.
LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION
SB 480-FN-A, relative to the state house visitor’s center revolving fund. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT.
The committee report of OTP/A is adopted, voice vote
PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
SB 368-FN-A, making a capital appropriation for department of environmental services monitoring equipment. OUGHT TO PASS.
The committee report of OTP is adopted; roll call, 235-109
The bill is referred to the Committee on Finance.
RESOURCES, RECREATION AND DEVELOPMENT
SB 521-FN, relative to an OHRV registration fee for persons who are members of an OHRV club. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT.
The committee amendment (1333h) is adopted, voice vote. The committee report of OTP, as amended is adopted, roll call, 262-83
The bill is referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENERGY
SB 492-FN, relative to expenditures from the energy efficiency fund. MAJORITY: OUGHT TO PASS. MINORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. Rep. C. McGuire moves to table the bill.
The motion to table, roll call, 189-155
Rep. Murotake declared a conflict of interest and did not participate.
TRANSPORTATION
SB 510-FN, relative to parking at state park parking meters. MAJORITY: OUGHT TO PASS. MINORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE.
The committee report of OTP is adopted, roll call, 246-99
The bill is referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Senate Messages
The senate requests concurrence on changes made to HB 1616. Rep. Steven Smith moves to concur.
The motion to concur is adopted, voice vote.
REGULAR CALENDAR- PART II
ELECTION LAW
SB 509-FN, relative to voter registration forms and relative to voter identity verification. MAJORITY: OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT. MINORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE.
The committee amendment (1317h) is adopted, voice vote.
Rep. Ohm moves floor amendment #1478h.
The amendment is adopted roll call, 173-125; The committee report of OTP, as amended is adopted, roll call, 194-133
SB 546-FN, relative to petitions for verification of checklists. MAJORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. MINORITY: REFER FOR INTERIM STUDY.
The committee report of ITL is adopted, division vote, 203-121
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 388, requiring a public hearing on proposed changes to the state retiree group insurance plan. OUGHT TO PASS.
The committee report of OTP is adopted, voice vote
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENERGY
SB 334, establishing a commission to study the planning functions of the office of energy and planning. WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION Rep. Borden moves Ought to Pass.
The motion of OTP fails, division vote, 150-167
Rep. Vose moves Inexpedient to Legislate.
The motion of ITL is adopted, division vote, 189-130
SB 386, adding biodiesel to electric renewable energy sources. MAJORITY: OUGHT TO PASS. MINORITY: REFER FOR INTERIM STUDY.
The committee report of OTP is adopted, voice vote
SB 489, requiring a demonstration project using a Stirling engine system. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT.
The committee amendment (#1231h) is adopted, voice vote. The committee report of OTP, as amended, is adopted, voice vote
The bill is referred to the Committee on Executive Departments and Administration.
TRANSPORTATION
SB 356-FN, relative to agricultural plates for vehicles of commercial fishing operations. OUGHT TO PASS.
The committee report of OTP is adopted, voice vote
SB 358, relative to use of navigation devices in motor vehicles. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT.
The committee amendment (1223h) is adopted, voice vote. The committee report of OTP, as amended, is adopted, voice vote
SB 433, relative to exclusions from seasonal highway weight limit regulation. OUGHT TO PASS.
The committee report of OTP is adopted, voice vote
Bills removed from Consent
CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW
SB 466-FN, relative to the detention of a minor while waiting for the disposition of his or her case. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT.
The committee amendment (1345h) is adopted, voice vote. The committee report of OTP, as amended, is adopted, voice vote
The bill is referred to the Committee on Finance.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SB 465-FN, (New Title) relative to the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. OUGHT TO PASS.
The committee report of OTP is adopted, voice vote
ELECTION LAW
SB 418, relative to obtaining a ballot to vote and adding National Guard members to the absentee voting laws. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT.
The committee amendment (1284h) is adopted, voice vote.
Rep.Hoelzel offers floor amendment #1479h.
The floor amendment is adopted, voice vote; the committee report of OTP, as amended, is adopted.
The bill is referred to the Committee on Legislative Administration.
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND ELDERLY AFFAIRS
SB 481-FN, (New Title) relative to a special health care service license and establishing a fund. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT.
The committee amendment (1383h) is adopted, voice vote.
Rep. D. McGuire offers floor amendment #1458h.
The floor amendment fails, 123-188; the committee report of OTP, as amended, is adopted, voice vote
SB 491-FN, (New Title) relative to Medicaid home health care services and relative to the scope of practice of licensed nursing assistants. OUGHT TO PASS.
Rep. Baldasaro moves to table the bill.
The motion to table fails, roll call, 129-182; the Committee report of OTP is adopted, roll call, 198-114
The bill is referred to the Committee on Finance.
SB 496-FN, relative to personal care attendant services. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT. (The committee report of OTP/A is adopted, voice vote) The bill is referred to the Committee on Finance.
Rep. John Fothergill for Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs. This bill addresses the services
The Committee amendment (1342h) is adopted, voice vote. The committee report of OTP, as amended, is adopted, voice vote.
The bill is referred to the Committee on Finance.
SB 535-FN-A, establishing a grant program for high schools for heroin and opiate prevention education. INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE.
The committee report of ITL is adopted, division vote,
