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No. 1 January 3, 2018 HOUSE RECORD Second Year of the 165th General Court Calendar and Journal of the 2018 Session State of New Hampshire Web Site Address: www.gencourt.state.nh.us Vol. 40 Concord, N.H. Wednesday, January 3, 2018 No. 1X HOUSE JOURNAL No. 1 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 This day, January 3, 2018, the first Wednesday following the first Tuesday in January, being the day designated by the Constitution (Art. 3rd, Part 2nd) for assembling of the second-year session of the 165th General Court of the State of New Hampshire, at the Capitol in the City of Concord, the Speaker convened the 2018 House of Representatives and called the session to order at 10:00 a.m. His Excellency, Governor Christopher Sununu, joined the Speaker on the rostrum for the day’s opening ceremonies. Prayer was offered by House Chaplain, Reverend Kate Atkinson, Rector of St. Paul’s Church in Concord. A Prayer for Sound Government (From The Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church) O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth. To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States - especially Governor Sununu, to Mayors of Cities - especially Mayor Bouley, and to all in admin- istrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties. To Senators and Representa- tives - especially Speaker Chandler and members of this House, and to all those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations. To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served. And finally, teach our people to rely on Your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve You faithfully in our generation and honor Your Holy Name. Amen. Representative Douglas Thomas, member from Londonderry, led the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem was sung by a quartet from Victory Baptist church in Londonderry. CALL OF THE ROLL With 315 members having answered the call, the Speaker declared a quorum present. LEAVES OF ABSENCE Reps. Allen, Berrien, Cote, Dontonville, Hull, Ladd, Lundgren, Robert Walsh and Woitkun, the day, illness. Reps. Azarian, Bailey, Boutin, Buco, Butler, Chase, Cushing, DiSilvestro, Fromuth, Hansen, Manley, Ohm, Gregory Smith and Valera, the day, important business. Reps. Barry, Lovejoy and Mangipudi, the day, illness in the family. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Zachary Lahout, student at Littleton High School, Page for the day. Dalton Temple and Caleb Fuller, guests of Rep. Doug Thomas. Ross Patterson, guest of Rep. Ham. Caitlin Edwards-Appell, wife of Rep. Elizabeth Edwards. Denise Preston, guest of Rep. Shurtleff. 2 3 JANUARY 2018 HOUSE RECORD COMMUNICATION December 6, 2017 Mr. Paul Smith Clerk of the House of Representatives State House Concord, NH 03301 Dear Paul: Please be advised that the following representative-elect was sworn into office by the Governor and Executive Council on this day: Hillsborough County District No. 15 Erika Connors, d, Manchester (510 Corning Rd.) 03109 Sincerely, William M. Gardner Secretary of State COMMUNICATION December 21, 2017 Hon. Gene Chandler Speaker’s Office The State House 107 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301 Dear Speaker Chandler, Please accept this letter as notification of my resignation as a member of the New Hampshire House of Rep- resentatives, Hillsborough County District 15 effective January 1, 2018. Serving the people of Manchester’s Ward 8 for the past decade has been an honor for me and my family. Please give the members of the House my best wishes for the coming year. Sincerely, Thomas Katsiantonis Hillsborough County District 15 NH House of Representatives RESOLUTION Rep. Hinch offered the following: RESOLVED, that in accordance with the list in the possession of the Clerk, House Bills numbered 1100 through 1104, 1201 through 1235, 1237 through 1423, 1425 through 1448, 1450 through 1516, 1518 through 1670, 1672 through 1690, and 1692 through 1823, House Address numbered 1, House Concurrent Resolutions numbered 10 through 13, House Joint Resolutions numbered 4 through 5, House Resolutions numbered 20 through 22 and Constitutional Amendment Concurrent Resolutions num- bered 10 through 19 shall be by this resolution read a first and second time by the therein listed titles, sent for printing and referred to the therein designated committees. Motion adopted. INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS First, second reading and referral HB 1100, establishing a commission to review and evaluate workforce and job training in New Hampshire. (Hinch, Hills. 21; Packard, Rock. 5; J. Graham, Hills. 7; Leishman, Hills. 24; Hennessey, Graf. 1; Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services) HB 1101-FN, regulating groundwater pollution caused by polluting emissions in the air. (Hinch, Hills. 21; J. Graham, Hills. 7; T. Wolf, Hills. 7; Byron, Hills. 20; Barry, Hills. 21; Christensen, Hills. 21; Danielson, Hills. 7; Abrami, Rock. 19; Emerick, Rock. 21; L’Heureux, Hills. 21; Bradley, Dist 3; Innis, Dist 24; Daniels, Dist 11; Giuda, Dist 2; Morse, Dist 22; Resources, Recreation and Development) HB 1102-FN, enabling the department of health and human services to enter into a contract with an Academy Society of Addiction Medicine certified physician. (Hinch, Hills. 21; M. MacKay, Hills. 30; Kotowski, Merr. 24; LeBrun, Hills. 32; L. Ober, Hills. 37; Sytek, Rock. 8; Proulx, Hills. 44; Carson, Dist 14; Bradley, Dist 3; Innis, Dist 24; Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs) HB 1103-FN, relative to financial responsibility for voluntary services provided pursuant to a report of abuse or neglect that is “unfounded but with reasonable concern.” (Hinch, Hills. 21; K. Rice, Hills. 37; Spanos, Belk. 3; Berrien, Rock. 18; LeBrun, Hills. 32; Bradley, Dist 3; Carson, Dist 14; Children and Family Law) 3 JANUARY 2018 HOUSE RECORD 3 HB 1104-FN, relative to certain regulatory permits and forms and relative to time limits under RSA 541-A. (Hinch, Hills. 21; Leishman, Hills. 24; McConkey, Carr. 3; Avellani, Carr. 5; Bradley, Dist 3; Daniels, Dist 11; Giuda, Dist 2; Resources, Recreation and Development) HB 1105 - 1200 - not introduced HB 1201, relative to an employee’s earned but unused vacation time. (Renzullo, Hills. 37; Cahill, Rock. 17; Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services) HB 1202-L, relative to town revolving funds for group net metering. (Carson, Merr. 7; Municipal and County Government) HB 1203, relative to reports issued by the judicial council. (Brewster, Merr. 21; Judiciary) HB 1204, relative to the duties of the judicial council. (Brewster, Merr. 21; Judiciary) HB 1205, amending a duty of the judicial council. (Brewster, Merr. 21; Judiciary) HB 1206, relative to bonds for civil officers. (Brewster, Merr. 21; Executive Departments and Administration) HB 1207, relative to public filing of bonds for public employees. (Brewster, Merr. 21; Executive Departments and Administration) HB 1208, relative to the wording for oath of office for public office. (Brewster, Merr. 21; Executive Departments and Administration) HB 1209, requiring bonding for clerks of court. (Brewster, Merr. 21; Judiciary) HB 1210, establishing a committee to study the effect of current use taxation on small and rural municipalities. (Gauthier, Sull. 3; F. McCarthy, Carr. 2; John J. O’Connor, Sull. 4; Cloutier, Sull. 10; Stone, Rock. 1; Giuda, Dist 2; Municipal and County Government) HB 1211, relative to presite built housing. (Gauthier, Sull. 3; F. McCarthy, Carr. 2; John J. O’Connor, Sull. 4; Cloutier, Sull. 10; Municipal and County Government) HB 1212, establishing a local option for commercial buildings with environmental liability that are delinquent on property taxes. (Gauthier, Sull. 3; F. McCarthy, Carr. 2; John J. O’Connor, Sull. 4; Environment and Agriculture) HB 1213, removing the exception for married minors from the definition of sexual assault. (Read, Rock. 17; Mulligan, Graf. 12; J. Schmidt, Hills. 28; Sofikitis, Hills. 34; Criminal Justice and Public Safety) HB 1214, prohibiting the sale of certain furniture with flame retardant chemicals. (Chandler, Carr. 1; Goley, Hills. 8; Messmer, Rock. 24; Bradley, Dist 3; D’Allesandro, Dist 20; Carson, Dist 14; Watters, Dist 4; Commerce and Consumer Affairs) HB 1215, relative to voting on variances. (J. Belanger, Hills. 27; Gauthier, Sull. 3; Municipal and County Government) HB 1216, relative to liability for deferred property taxes. (J. Belanger, Hills. 27; Gauthier, Sull. 3; Municipal and County Government) HB 1217, amending the certification requirements for school nurses. (Hill, Merr. 3; Dean-Bailey, Rock. 32; Morrison, Rock. 9; Steven Smith, Sull. 11; McGuire, Merr. 29; Itse, Rock. 10; Ladd, Graf. 4; Lang, Belk. 4; Seaworth, Merr. 20; V. Sullivan, Hills. 16; Education) HB 1218-FN, increasing penalties for buyers under the law regarding trafficking in persons. (Massimilla, Graf. 1; Mangipudi, Hills. 35; Irwin, Sull. 6; Boutin, Graf. 2; Katsakiores, Rock. 6; Cordelli, Carr. 4; Theberge, Coos 3; Ebel, Merr. 5; T. Smith, Hills. 17; Criminal Justice and Public Safety) HB 1219, relative to drivers’ licenses renewals. (Freeman, Hills. 12; Wells, Merr. 25; Transportation) HB 1220, relative to valid identification to obtain a ballot. (Freeman, Hills. 12; Election Law) HB 1221, relative to petitioned warrant articles. (Verville, Rock. 2; Municipal and County Government) HB 1222, relative to inquiries concerning salary history by prospective employers. (J. Schmidt, Hills. 28; Read, Rock. 17; Vann, Hills. 24; Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services) HB 1223, establishing a commission to study legislator compensation. (Stone, Rock. 1; Legislative Administration) HB 1224, relative to election dates. (Manley, Hills. 3; Porter, Hills. 1; McNamara, Hills. 38; Woodburn, Dist 1; Election Law) HB 1225, relative to removal of public officers for cause.
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