Legislative Review
JUNE 14, 2013
This Week's Top News
To the governor
The NH Senate signed off on House changes to SB 41, which revises and updates the New Hampshire Corporations Act. The House amendments, written with BIA and NH Bankers Association input, corrected a drafting error in the bill and established expedited administrative processes for resolving conflicts between shareholders and corporations.
The bill now goes to Gov. Hassan, a strong supporter of SB 41, for her signature. Upon the governor signing SB 41 into law, New Hampshire will have one of the most updated corporation acts in the country, something that should encourage businesses, particularly those that are smaller, closely held or family owned, to incorporate in our state.
This bill had bipartisan support throughout the process. But a huge thank you goes out to the ad-hoc group of BIA member company corporate counsels, business attorneys and CPAs that have worked for more than two years to craft the original language and refine the bill as it made its way through the legislative process. Their names are listed below with our thanks for a job well done.
Patrick Clossen (chair), McLane, Graf Raulerson and Middleton
Michael Droof, Sheehan Phinney Bass and Green
Peter Burger, Orr and Reno
Adam Daly, Adam Daly and Associates
David Fries, Cleveland, Waters and Bass
Claire Howard, Devine Millimet
Rahul Kalke, C&S Wholesale Grocers
James Lombardi, Greene Lombardi Law Group
Tom Manson, Cook Little Rosenblatt and Manson
Karl Heafield, Baker Newman Noyes
Steve Lawlor, Nathan Wechsler
Colleen Lyons, Sheehan Phinney Bass and Green
No time like the present
House Speaker Terie Norelli and Senate President Peter Bragdon named House and Senate budget conferees just two days ago and the conference committee is not wasting any time. It meets this morning to begin the difficult process of finding a compromise between House and Senate versions of the budget.
In terms of spending, they are not far off – only $300 million from an $11 billion, two-year budget separate the two. But in terms of policy, they are miles apart.
The House version includes an expansion of Medicaid as called for under the federal Affordable Care Act. The Senate prefers to study the issue. The House budget includes a 12-cent increase in the gas tax to fund needed road and bridge projects, including completion of the I-93 expansion. The Senate recognizes the need, but said no to an increase in the gas tax and instead staked highway funding to gambling, which the House shot down last month.
But everything is on the table now, which means that expanded gambling, a gas tax increase and who knows what else might be a part of the final agreement. Budgets are always difficult, but with Democrats controlling the House and Republicans controlling the Senate, this year will be especially thorny.
It leaves some State House observers wondering whether the committee will find consensus by the end of the fiscal year (June 30) or if state government will need to run by continuing resolution. It doesn’t happen often, but it has happened before…
Revised 2013/2014 Blue Book available
The revised edition of the Handbook of New Hampshire Elected Officials 2013/2014, commonly referred to as the Blue Book, has arrived. If you haven't already, you will receive your revised copy in the mail shortly. Or you may stop by our office in Concord to pick it up. If you purchased a copy through the Statehouse gift shop, you must exchange it there. nhbluebook.com
Last Laugh
The Hearing Aid
Seems an elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%.
The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, "Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again."
To which the gentleman said, "Oh, I haven't told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I've changed my will three times!"
(Source: The Good Clean Funnies)
Upcoming Events
June 19 - 3rd Annual New Hampshire Small Business Day Luncheon in Washington, noon - 3 PM, Washington, D.C. Registration and hotel information
June 27 - Briefing with Attorney General Joe Foster, 7:30 - 9:30 AM, Grappone Conference Center, Concord
To register, visit the events calendar at BIAofNH.com or call 603.224.5388 x116.
Tracked Legislation
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - BIA staff contact: David Juvet, x115
SB 41 Revising the New Hampshire business corporations act, RSA 293-A. Prime sponsor: Jeb Bradley. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Ought to Pass with Amendment #1778h: MA RC 336-0. Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1778h, MA, VV
SB 185 Establishing a commission on housing policy and regulation. Prime sponsor: Bob Odell. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Municipal and County Government. Ought to Pass with Amendment #1476h: MA VV. Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment 1476h, MA, VV
ENERGY - BIA staff contact: Michael Licata, x112
HB 306 Establishing a commission to develop an energy policy for the state. Prime sponsor: Laurence Rappaport. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Energy & Natural Resources. House Concurs with Senate AM #1626s (Rep Borden): MA RC 207-131
HB 542 Relative to renewable energy standards. Prime sponsor: Naida Kaen. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Energy & Natural Resources. House Non-Concurs with the Senate AMs 1617s, 2012s 2020s and Requests C of C (Rep. Shurtleff) MA. Speaker Appoints: Reps. Kaen, N. Levasseur, Cali-Pitts and Introne. Sen. Prescott Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV. President Appoints: Senators Odell, Bradley, Fuller Clark. Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/19/2013 1:30 PM LOB 304
HB 630 Relative to New Hampshire's regional greenhouse gas initiative cap and trade program for controlling carbon dioxide emissions. Prime sponsor: Richard Barry. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Energy & Natural Resources. House Concurs with Senate AM #1522s (Rep Borden): MA VV.
SB 98 Authorizing group net metering for limited electrical energy producers. Prime sponsor: Molly Kelly. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Science, Technology and Energy. Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1857h, NT, MA, VV
SB 123 Relative to proceeds from the regional greenhouse gas initiative program. Prime sponsor: Nancy Stiles. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1860h, MA, VV
SB 188 Relative to municipally-owned utilities. Prime sponsor: Peggy Gilmour. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to Public Works and Highways. Sen. Prescott Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment #1252h; Requests C of C, MA, VV. President Appoints: Senators Rausch, Boutin, Gilmour. (In Recess, June 5) House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep Chandley): MA VV. (In Recess, June 5) Speaker Appoints: Reps Campbell, M.Mann, Ebel, and Graham. Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/13/2013, 2:45 p.m., Room 103, LOB. Conferee Change: Rep Ratzki Replaces Rep Ebel
SB 191 (New Title) Establishing a state energy strategy. Prime sponsor: Bob Odell. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Science, Technology and Energy. Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1900h, MA, VV
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS - BIA staff contact: Michael Licata, x112
SB 124 Establishing an integrated land development permit. Prime sponsor: Bob Odell. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Resources, Recreation and Development. Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendments #1501h, #1863, MA, VV
Water
HB 588 Extending the instream pilot program for one year. Prime sponsor: Judith Spang. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Energy & Natural Resources. House Concurs with Senate AM #1520s(NT) and #1848s(NT) (Rep Chandley): MA VV
HB 634 Relative to water resource plans in municipal master plans. Prime sponsor: Judith Spang. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Public & Municipal Affairs. House Concurs with Senate AM #1625s (Rep Porter): MA VV
SB 11-L (New Title) Relative to water and sewer utility districts and water or sewer utility districts. Prime sponsor: Nancy Stiles. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Municipal and County Government. Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment 1728h, MA, VV. Enrolled Bill Amendment #2039e Adopted [Recess of 6/5/13]
SB 163 (New Title) Establishing a commission to recommend legislation to prepare for projected sea level rise and other coastal and coastal watershed hazards. Prime sponsor: David Watters. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Resources, Recreation and Development. Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment 1367h, MA, VV
HEALTH CARE - BIA staff contact: Adrienne Rupp, x114
HB 526 (New Title) Relative to termination of activities and dissolution of the association created under RSA 404-G. Prime sponsor: Edward Butler. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Commerce. House Concurs with Senate AM #1589s (Rep Butler): MA DIV 268-53
HB 664 Relative to the New Hampshire vaccine association. Prime sponsor: Laurie Harding. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Commerce. House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1713s, 2025s and Requests C of C (Rep Shurtleff): MA VV. (In Recess 6/5) Speaker Appoints: Reps Butler, K.Williams, Harding, and Cote. Sen. Sanborn Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV. President Appoints: Senators Bradley, Forrester, Pierce. Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/18/2013 2:30 PM LOB 302
LABOR - BIA staff contact: David Juvet, x115
HB 357 Prohibiting an employer from using credit history in employment decisions. Prime sponsor: Robert Cushing. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Commerce. House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1999s and Requests C of C (Rep. Shurtleff) MA. (In recess, June 5) Speaker Appoints: Reps. A. White, Weed, Ley and Cahill. Sen. Sanborn accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV. President Appoints: Senators Bradley, Sanborn, Hosmer. Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/18/2013 9:45 AM LOB 307
HB 414 Relative to privacy in the workplace. Prime sponsor: Katherine Rogers. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Commerce. House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #2026s and Requests C of C (Rep Shurtleff): MA VV. (In Recess, June 5) Speaker Appoints: Reps A.White, S.Kelly, J.Schmidt, and C.Andrews. Sen. Sanborn Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV. President Appoints: Senators Bragdon, Cataldo, Pierce. Conferee Change: Rep Ley Replaces Rep S.Kelly. Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/18/2013 10:15 AM LOB 307
TAX POLICY - BIA staff contact: David Juvet, x115
HB 617 (2nd New Title) Increasing the rate of the road toll, establishing the New Hampshire state and municipal road and bridge account, and establishing the commission to study revenue alternatives to the road toll. Prime sponsor: David Campbell. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Ways & Means. Rereferred to Committee, RC 11Y-13N, MF; Sen. Bradley Moved Inexpedient to Legislate, Sen. Sanborn Moved Indefinitely Postpone HB 617, Indefinitely Postopone HB 617, RC 18Y-6N, MA; Sen. Bradley Moved Reconsideration of vote to Indefinitely Postpone HB 617, MF, VV;
SB 160 Relative to turnpikes and electronic toll collection. Prime sponsor: Jim Rausch. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Public Works and Highways. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1586h for May 22 (Vote 18-0; CC). Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1586h, Amendment #1586h: AA VV, Ought to Pass with Amendment #1586h: MA VV. Sen. Rausch Concurs with House Amendment 1586h, MA, VV
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - BIA staff contact: David Juvet, x115
HB 246 Relative to falsity by employer. Prime sponsor: Andrew White. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Commerce. House Concurs with Senate AM #1601s(NT), #1727s, and #1798s (Rep A.White): MA VV
HB 361 Relative to work sharing. Prime sponsor: Andrew White. Passed House. Introduced 2/14/2013 and Referred to Senate Commerce. House Concurs with Senate AM #1407s (Rep A.White): MA VV. Enrolled Bill Amendment #2013-1969e Adopted [Recess of 6/5/13]
WORKERS' COMPENSATION - BIA staff contact: David Juvet, x115
HB 546 Relative to medical examinations under workers' compensation. Prime sponsor: Jeffrey Goley. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Commerce. Speaker Appoints: Reps A.White, Flanagan, Weed, and St.James. Sen. Sanborn Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV. President Appoints: Senators Sanborn, Cataldo, Soucy. Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/18/2013 9:30 AM LOB 307
SB 71 Establishing a committee to study the use and misuse of prescription drugs in workers' compensation cases. Prime sponsor: Lou D'Allesandro. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs. Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment 1228h; MA, VV. Senate Enrolled
BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW
HB 184-FN Relative to the oil discharge cleanup funds. Prime sponsor: Leigh Webb. Signed by Governor 06/04/2013; Effective 07/01/2013; Chapter 0037
HB 359 Relative to mailing of notices and determinations by the department of employment security. Prime sponsor: Andrew White. Signed by Governor 06/04/2013; Effective 08/03/2013; Chapter 0039
HB 368 Relative to the telecommunications planning and development initiative. Prime sponsor: Laurence Rappaport. Signed by Governor 05/16/2013; Effective 05/16/2013; Chapter 0029
HB 372 Relative to state agency telecommunications services. Prime sponsor: Jacqueline Cali-Pitts. Signed by Governor 05/16/2013; Effective 05/16/2013; Chapter 0030
HB 374 Relative to electric utility investment in distributed energy resources. Prime sponsor: Ian Raymond. Signed by Governor 06/04/2013; Effective 08/03/2013; Chapter 0040
HB 393 Relative to effluent limitations with regard to nitrogen and phosphorus. Prime sponsor: Adam Schroadter. Signed by Governor 06/04/2013; Effective 01/01/2014; Chapter 0042
HB 416 Shortening the appeals process for a permitting decision under RSA 482-A, relative to fill and dredge in wetlands. Prime sponsor: Christopher Ahlgren. Signed by Governor 06/04/2013; Effective 08/03/2013; Chapter 0043
HB 428 Relative to funds for dam maintenance, removal and improvement. Prime sponsor: Suzanne Smith. Signed by Governor 06/04/2013; Effective 08/03/2013; Chapter 0045
HB 440 Relative to new hire reports to the department of employment security. Prime sponsor: Andrew White. Signed by Governor 06/04/2013; Effective 08/03/2013; Chapter 0047
HB 516 Establishing a committee to study the overlap of federal, state, and local regulation relative to environmental issues. Prime sponsor: John Cebrowski. Signed by Governor 06/04/2013; Effective 06/04/2013; Chapter 0051
HB 543 Relative to ascertaining damages to abutting landowners. Prime sponsor: James Aguiar. Signed by the Governor on 05/09/2013; Effective 07/08/2013; Chapter 0016
HB 598 Relative to reasonable compensation under the business profits tax. Prime sponsor: David Hess. Signed by Governor 06/06/2013; Effective 07/01/2013; Chapter 0071
SB 1-FN-A Increasing the research and development tax credit against the business profits tax. Prime sponsor: Bob Odell. Signed by the Governor on 03/21/2013; Chapter 0005; Effective 05/20/2013
SB 12 Relative to protection and preservation of significant archeological deposits. Prime Sponsor: Nancy Stiles. Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2013; Chapter 0076; Effective 01/01/2014
SB 40 Relative to distribution of education funds to municipalities in fiscal year 2013. Prime sponsor: Molly Kelly. Signed by the Governor on 03/18/2013; Chapter 0004; Effective 03/18/2013
SB 52 Relative to names of limited partnerships. Prime sponsor: David Boutin. Signed by the Governor on 06/06/2013; Chapter 0060; Effective 08/05/2013
ENROLLED BILLS
HB 139 Relative to the time towns that have adopted official ballot voting have to approve bonding in solid waste management districts. Prime sponsor: Robert Cushing. House Concurs with Senate AM #1257s(NT) (Rep Porter): MA VV. House Enrolled. Senate Enrolled
HB 185-FN Relative to the fuel oil discharge cleanup fund. Prime sponsor: Leigh Webb. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; Senate Enrolled. House Enrolled
HB 305 Establishing a committee to study the apportionment formula for cooperative school districts for towns with electric generation facilities. Prime sponsor: James Grenier. House Concurs with Senate AM #1362s (Rep Porter): MA VV. House Enrolled. Senate Enrolled
HB 505 Relative to the economic development advisory council. Prime sponsor: John Cebrowski. House Concurs with Senate AM #1405s (Rep Butler): MA VV. Senate Enrolled. House Enrolled
HB 513 Relative to the shoreland protection act. Prime sponsor: Judith Spang. House Concurs with Senate AM #1393s and #1482s (Rep Chandley): MA VV. Senate Enrolled. House Enrolled
HB 551 (New Title) Relative to the composition and duties of the task force on work and family. Prime sponsor: Mary Gile. House Concurs with Senate AM #1368s (Rep Walz): MA VV. House Enrolled. Senate Enrolled
SB 30 Making technical corrections to tax laws. Prime sponsor: Bob Odell. House Enrolled. Senate Enrolled
SB 64 Relative to public informational meetings on dams. Prime sponsor: Jeff Woodburn. House Enrolled. Senate Enrolled
SB 147 Relative to prescription drugs in workers' compensation cases. Prime sponsor: Lou D'Allesandro. Ought to Pass: MA VV. Enrolled Bill Amendment #1771e Adopted. House Enrolled. Senate Enrolled
SB 175 Relative to crossing public waters of the state for public utility purposes. Prime sponsor: Jeb Bradley. Ought to Pass: MA VV. House Enrolled. Senate Enrolled
RETAINED BILLS
HB 114 Relative to abutter access over subdivided land. Prime sponsor: James Belanger. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Municipal and County Government. Retained in Committee
HB 149 Relative to the information on fuel invoices. Prime sponsor: Charles Townsend. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Retained in Committee
HB 166 Requiring the public utilities commission to make specific findings as to the public need for proposed transmission lines. Prime sponsor: Charles Townsend. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Retained in Committee
HB 169 Establishing an employers' private right of action to enforce the payment of workers' compensation coverage. Prime sponsor: Charles Weed. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 5/14/2013 10:15 AM LOB 307
HB 200 Relative to an employer's burden of proof in unemployment compensation hearings. Prime sponsor: Steven Smith. Passed House. Introduced 2/14/2013 and Referred to Senate Commerce. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV;
HB 222 Relative to business names registered with the secretary of state. Prime sponsor: Dan McGuire. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Retained in Committee
HB 227 Relative to property and casualty insurance. Prime sponsor: Edward Butler. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/21/2013 1:15 PM LOB 302
HB 249 Requiring employers to verify an employee's eligibility to work in the United States. Prime sponsor: Joe Duarte. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 5/14/2013 10:15 AM LOB 307
HB 255 Relative to the workers' compensation law. Prime sponsor: Gary Daniels. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Retained in Committee
HB 286 Relative to broadband infrastructure. Prime sponsor: Charles Townsend. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Retained in Committee. Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 5/28/2013 1:00 PM LOB 304
HB 338 Relative to the state contribution for water pollution control. Prime sponsor: Karen Umberger. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development. Retained in Committee
HB 346 Establishing a committee to study low-profit limited liability companies. Prime sponsor: Raymond Gagnon. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Commerce. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV;
HB 397 Relative to state aid for wastewater and public water supply projects. Prime sponsor: Thomas Buco. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development. Retained in Committee
HB 437 Relative to the road toll. Prime Sponsor: Kenneth Weyler. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Public Works and Highways. Retained in Committee
HB 439 Relative to weekly workers' compensation payments. Prime sponsor: Herbert Richardson. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Retained in Committee
HB 449 Relative to applications for a certificate for an energy facility. Prime sponsor: Rick Ladd. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Retained in Committee
HB 465 Repealing New Hampshire's atomic energy policy. Prime sponsor: Robert Backus. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Retained in Committee
HB 474 Relative to eligibility for in-state tuition rates at the university system of New Hampshire. Prime sponsor: Peter Schmidt. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Education. Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 4/30/2013 11:00 AM LOB 207
HB 484 Requiring public approval prior to issuance of an energy facility certificate issued by the site evaluation committee. Prime sponsor: Neal Kurk. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Retained in Committee
HB 532 Relative to energy efficiency and clean energy districts. Prime sponsor: Beatriz Pastor. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Municipal and County Government. Retained in Committee
HB 533 Requiring 4 mathematics courses for high school graduation. Prime sponsor: Rick Ladd. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Education. Retained in Committee
HB 540 Establishing a credit against business profits taxes for motion picture production expenditures in New Hampshire. Prime sponsor: Jeffrey Goley. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Ways and Means. Retained in Committee
HB 544 Repealing the prohibition on a state-based health exchange. Prime sponsor: Edward Butler. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Retained in Committee
HB 565 Relative to actions under the consumer protection law. Prime sponsor: Donna Schlachman. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Retained in Committee
HB 568 Requiring new electric transmission lines in New Hampshire to be buried. Prime sponsor: Laurence Rappaport. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Retained in Committee. Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 6/25/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
HB 569 Relative to the placement of all new electric transmission lines in New Hampshire. Prime sponsor: Laurence Rappaport. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Retained in Committee. Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 6/25/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
HB 580 Establishing moratoriums on wind turbine plants and electric transmission line projects. Prime sponsor: Harold Reilly. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Retained in Committee
HB 582 Repealing early offers for medical injury claims. Prime sponsor: Lucy Weber. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Judiciary. Retained in Committee
HB 583 Relative to proceedings of medical injury claims screening panels. Prime sponsor: Lucy Weber. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Judiciary. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV;
HB 591 Relative to an abusive work environment and the health and safety of employees. Prime sponsor: Dianne Schuett. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Executive Dept. & Admin. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV;
HB 592 Regulating the use of electronic tracking devices. Prime sponsor: Neal Kurk. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Retained in Committee
HB 663 Relative to appeals within the department of environmental services. Prime sponsor: Christopher Ahlgren. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development. Retained in Committee
HB 672 Relative to the property tax exemption for water and air pollution control facilities. Prime sponsor: Mary Beth Walz. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Municipal and County Government. Retained in Committee
HB 674 Relative to state highway aid. Prime sponsor: David Campbell. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Public Works and Highways. Retained in Committee
HB 677 Relative to the certificate of need board. Prime sponsor: Neal Kurk. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs. Retained in Committee
SB 65 Relative to a least cost policy for energy. Prime sponsor: Martha Fuller Clark. Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
SB 66 Relative to the regional greenhouse gas initiative cap and trade program. Prime sponsor: Martha Fuller Clark. Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
SB 118 Increasing the annual limit on the new investment tax credit. Prime sponsor: Molly Kelly. Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
SB 125 Relative to funding for the university system. Prime sponsor: Martha Fuller Clark. Introduced and Referred to Finance. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
SB 154 Establishing an energy conservation loan program. Prime sponsor: Bob Odell. Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
BILLS LAID ON THE TABLE
SB 4 Establishing a scholarship program for New Hampshire residents to attend any New Hampshire public post secondary education institution. Prime sponsor: Chuck Morse. Introduced and Referred to Finance. Committee Amendment 1084s, AA, VV. Ought to Pass with Amendment 1084s, RC 23Y-1N, MA; Sen. Bradley Moved Reconsideration of Vote on SB 4, MA, VV; Ought to Pass with Amendment 1084s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; Pending Motion OT3rdg; Sen. Morse Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV;
SB 77 Instituting a state minimum hourly rate. Prime sponsor: Donna Soucy. Introduced and Referred to Commerce. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 3/7/13. Inexpedient to Legislate Not Voted On. Sen. Larsen Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
SB 164 Authorizing coastal management provisions in master plans. Prime sponsor: David Watters. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Resources, Recreation and Development. Amendment #1366h: AA VV. Lay on the Table (Rep Renzullo): MF DIV 156-194. Ought to Pass with Amendment #1366h: MA RC 210-143. Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment 1366h, MA, VV
SB 168 Appropriating funds to the department of environmental services for the purpose of funding eligible and completed drinking water, wastewater, and landfill closure projects under the state aid grant program. Prime sponsor: Andy Sanborn. Introduced and Referred to Finance. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Pending Motion OT3rdg; Sen. Morse Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV;
SCR1 Relative to special use permits in the White Mountain National Forest. Prime sponsor: Jeff Woodburn. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Resources, Recreation and Development. Floor Amendment #2013-1554h(NT) (Rep Cushing). Lay SCR1 on the Table (Rep John Hunt): MA DIV 163-154
BOOT HILL - WHERE BILLS GO WHEN THEY'RE DEAD
HB 127-FN-L Relative to the state minimum hourly rate. Prime sponsor: Peter Sullivan. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 130 Relative to upgrading the wiring of retail service stations to support generators or alternate power sources. Prime sponsor: James Belanger. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 168FN Increasing the beer tax. Prime sponsor: Charles Weed. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Ways and Means. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 308-35
HB 171 Relative to the civil penalty for failure to make payment of workers' compensation. Prime sponsor: James Webb. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Commerce. Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
HB 172 Requiring the labor commissioner to maintain certain statistical information regarding payment of workers' compensation. Prime sponsor: James Webb. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Commerce. Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
HB 189 Repealing the commission to study water infrastructure sustainability funding. Prime sponsor: Lawrence Kappler. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources. Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
HB 215 Relative to workforce housing and the definition of community. Prime sponsor: Jack Flanagan. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Municipal and County Government. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 213-125
HB 240 Relative to the prospective repeal of the research and development tax credit. Prime: Gary Richardson. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Ways and Means. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 241 Establishing a state minimum hourly wage. Prime sponsor: Timothy Robertson. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 271 Stating that New Hampshire will not accept expanded Medicaid. Prime sponsor: William O’Brien. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 206-155
HB 276 Relative to wildlife resistant solid waste storage and disposal. Prime sponsor: Harold Reilly. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 318 Relative to collection of the education property tax and establishing a program to rebate certain excessive property tax payments. Prime sponsor: Frank Sapareto. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Ways and Means. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 215-129
HB 321 Requiring proficiency on statewide assessment for high school graduation. Prime sponsor: Joseph Pitre. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Education. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 322 Requiring proficiency on the statewide assessment for advancement to grades 4 and 8. Prime sponsor: Joseph Pitre. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Education. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 323 Establishing the Franklin Partin right-to-work act. Prime sponsor: William O'Brien. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 212-141. Reconsider (Rep D.Eaton): MF DIV 133-218
HB 330 Allowing counties to adopt a county income tax to be administered by the department of revenue administration. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Municipal and County Government. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 354 Reducing the rate of the business enterprise tax over a 5-year period and repealing the tax. Prime sponsor: Leon Rideout. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Ways and Means. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 192-161. Reconsider (Rep D.Eaton): MF VV
HB 360 Relative to overpayments caused by arbitration awards, back pay awards, settlement agreements, or jury verdicts. Prime sponsor: Andrew White. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 362 Banning corn-based ethanol as an additive to gasoline sold in New Hampshire. Prime sponsor: David Campbell. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Energy & Natural Resources. Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
HB 377 Relative to archeological investigations on private or public property. Prime Sponsor: Harry Merrow. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 379 Prohibiting an employer from requiring an employee or prospective employee to disclose his or her social media passwords. Prime sponsor: Peter Sullivan. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 386 Establishing a committee to study streamlining inspections and licensing of businesses. Prime sponsor: George Lambert. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 434 Relative to renaming the business enterprise tax, capping the amount an employer is liable to pay under such tax, and annually reducing the rate of the tax. Prime sponsor: J.R. Hoell. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Ways and Means. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 201-128
HB 443 Prohibiting prison privatization. Prime sponsor: Timothy Robertson. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Finance. Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 13Y-11N, MA
HB 454 Requiring consent prior to the installation of smart meters. Prime sponsor: Neal Kurk. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 232-124
HB 467 Relative to purchasing alliances. Prime sponsor: Dan McGuire. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 224-107
HB 501 Relative to the minimum wage. Prime sponsor: Timothy Horrigan. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Commerce. Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 13Y-11N MA
HB 537 Establishing a commission to study the feasibility of developing an industrial cooperative program for science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing programs at the University of New Hampshire. Prime sponsor: David Murotake. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Education. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 577 Relative to responsibility for hazardous materials accidents. Prime sponsor: Andrew White. Introduced and Referred to Judiciary. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 603 Relative to the administration of the University System of New Hampshire. Prime sponsor: Robbie Parsons. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Education. Lay on Table (Rep Cordelli): MF DIV 125-178. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 193-110
HB 623 Appropropriating funds to the department of environmental services for the purpose of funding eligible and completed drinking water, wastewater, and landfill closure projects under the state aid grant program. Prime sponsor: Thomas Buco. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Finance. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 642 Establishing a scholarship program for certain New Hampshire residents interested in attending a postsecondary educational institution in the university system of New Hampshire. Prime sponsor: Robert Elliott. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Education. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
HB 647 Relative to appeals from the workers’ compensation appeals board. Prime sponsor: Gary Richardson. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Commerce. Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
HB 668 Relative to group and individual health insurance market rules. Prime sponsor: Donna Schlachman. Passed House. Introduced and Referred to Senate Commerce. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 6/6/13; SC23. Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 13Y-11N, MA
CACR 1 Relating to taxation. Providing that a 3/5 vote is required to pass legislation imposing new or increased taxes or license fees, or to authorize the issuance of state bonds and providing that the general court shall appropriate funds for payment of interest and installments of principal of all state bonds. Prime sponsor: Jordan Ulery. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Ways and Means. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 206-149
CACR 2 Relating to taxation. Providing that taxes imposed by the state of New Hampshire or its subdivisions may be graduated. Prime sponsor: Charles Weed. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Ways and Means. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 302-38
CACR 7 Relating to public education. Providing that the general court shall have the authority to define standards for public education, establish standards of accountability, mitigate local disparities in educational opportunity and fiscal capacity, and have full discretion to determine the amount of state funding for education. Prime sponsor: Daniel Itse. Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Education. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
SB 46 Relative to air quality violations for burning wood. Prime sponsor: John Reagan. Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources. Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
SB 100 Authorizing electronic payment of payroll. Prime sponsor: Jeb Bradley. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 22 (Vote 13-7; RC). Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 235-93
SB 109 Relative to liability for the use of ethanol-enhanced motor fuel. Prime sponsor: Andy Sanborn. Introduced and Referred to Judiciary. Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
SB 132 Relative to changes in New Hampshire retirement system membership requirements. Prime sponsor: Jeb Bradley. Passed Senate. Introduced and Referred to House Executive Departments and Administration. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
SB 167 Relative to groundwater. Prime sponsor: John Reagan. Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources. Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 22Y-1N, MA