Republican-Controlled House Rejects Right-to-Work Bill

CONCORD, NH — House Session Recap-February 16, 2017

Having voted on the prevailing side, Rep. Cali Pitts moves reconsideration of HB 133, relative to a jury’s determination as to the applicability of law. The bill (OTP) passed the House on Wednesday in a roll call vote, 170-160.

The motion to reconsider fails in a roll call vote, 165-200.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY (Special ordered from Wednesday)

HB 201-FN, requiring background checks for commercial firearms sales. MAJORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. MINORITY: OUGHT TO PASS.

The committee report of ITL is adopted in a roll call vote, 221-151.

(Rep. Tim Smith declared a conflict of interest and did not participate)

ELECTION LAW (Special ordered from Wednesday)

HB 235, allowing the use of an assisted living facility photo identification card for voter identification purposes. MAJORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. MINORITY: OUGHT TO PASS

The committee report of ITL is adopted in a roll call vote, 195-178.

HB 389, relative to voters with physical disabilities. MAJORITY: OUGHT TO PASS. MINORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE

The committee report of OTP is adopted in a roll call vote, 312-62.

FISH AND GAME AND MARINE RESOURCES (Special ordered from Wednesday)

HB 381-FN, relative to cruelty to non-captive wildlife. MAJORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. MINORITY: OUGHT TO PASS

Rep. Vaillancourt moves that HB 381-FN be laid upon the table.

The motion is adopted in a division vote, 239-130.

JUDICIARY

HB 365-FN, relative to awarding attorney's fees under the right-to-know law. MAJORITY: OUGHT TO PASS. MINORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE.

The committee report of OTP fails in roll call vote, 184-187

Rep. White moves ITL.

The motion of ITL is adopted in a roll call vote, 207-166

LABOR, INDUSTRIAL, AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

HB 444, relative to reports to the public employee labor relations board. OUGHT TO PASS.

The committee report of OTP is adopted in a roll call vote, 293-81.

SB 11-FN, prohibiting collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union. MAJORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. MINORITY: OUGHT TO PASS.

The committee report of ITL is adopted in a roll call vote, 200-177.

Rep. Morrison moves to indefinitely postpone the bill.

The motion to indefinitely postpone is adopted, 193-184

Having voted on the prevailing side, Rep. Shurtleff moves reconsideration of the motion to indefinitely postpone.

The motion to reconsider fails 183-194.

MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT

HB 212-FN-LOCAL, relative to police attendance at public meetings and functions. MAJORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE

The committee report of ITL is adopted in a voice vote.

HB 223, prohibiting recipients of county or municipal funds from using such funds for lobbying. INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE.

The committee report of ITL is adopted in a roll call vote, 244-95

HB 272, relative to the election of county commissioners in Carroll County. MAJORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. MINORITY: OUGHT TO PASS.

The committee report of ITL is adopted in a roll call vote, 228-114.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENERGY

HB 198, relative to the qualifications for the position of consumer advocate. MAJORITY: OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT. MINORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE

The committee amendment (0042h) is adopted in a voice vote.

The committee report of OTP/A fails in a division vote, 156-184

Rep. White moves ITL. The motion is adopted in a voice vote.

HB 238, establishing a committee to study broadband access to the Internet. MAJORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. MINORITY: OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT.

The committee report of ITL fails in a roll call vote, 166-167

Rep. Leishman moves OTP. The motion passes on a roll call vote, 174-162

STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

HCR 4, urging Congress to propose the Regulation Freedom amendment to the United States Constitution.MAJORITY: OUGHT TO PASS. MINORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE.

The committee report of OTP fails in a division vote, 151-174

Rep. White moves ITL. The motion is adopted in a voice vote.

TRANSPORTATION

HB 88-FN, relative to the motor vehicle registration fees for disabled veterans. OUGHT TO PASS.

The committee report of OTP is adopted in a voice vote.

HB 227, relative to aftermarket tinting on side windows. MAJORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. MINORITY: OUGHT TO PASS.

The committee report of ITL is adopted in a division vote, 219-109.

WAYS AND MEANS

HB 318-FN-A, relative to a tax on premium cigars. INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE.

The committee report of ITL is adopted in a division vote, 284-40

HB 333-FN, removing the exemption for premium cigars from the tobacco tax. MAJORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. MINORITY: OUGHT TO PASS.

The committee report of ITL is adopted in a roll call vote, 252-73.

HB 357-FN-LOCAL, relative to the appraisal of telecommunications poles and conduits under local property taxation. INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE.

The committee report of ITL is adopted in a voice vote.

HB 489, establishing a commission to study the tax structure of the state. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT.

The committee amendment (0262h) is adopted in a voice vote.

The committee report of OTP/A is adopted in a voice vote.

HB 566-FN-LOCAL, repealing the community revitalization tax relief incentive. INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE.

The committee report of ITL is adopted in a voice vote.

BILLS REMOVED FROM CONSENT

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND ELDERLY AFFAIRS

HB 208, establishing a commission to study current mental health procedures for involuntary commitment.OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT

The committee amendment (0203h) is adopted in a voice vote.

The committee report of OTP/A is adopted in a voice vote.

TRANSPORTATION

HB 102, relative to mandatory headlamp use. INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE

Rep. Steven Smith moves that HB 102 be laid upon the table.

The motions to lay upon the table passes in a voice vote.

The House is in recess to the call of the chair

Submitted by James E. Rivers, Director Of House Communications/Policy