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HOUSE RECORD Second Year of the 164th General Court State of Calendar and Journal of the 2016 Session New Hampshire Web Site Address: www.gencourt.state.nh.us Vol. 38 Concord, N.H. Wednesday, January 6, 2016 No. 4X HOUSE JOURNAL No. 1 Wednesday, January 6, 2016 This day, January 6, 2016, the first Wednesday following the first Tuesday in January, being the day desig- nated by the Constitution (Art. 3rd, Part 2nd) for assembling of the second-year session of the 164th General Court of the State of New Hampshire, at the Capitol in the City of Concord, the Speaker convened the 2016 House of Representatives and called the session to order at 10:00 a.m. Her Excellency, Governor Margaret Wood Hassan, 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. Almighty God, You have the power to renew and restore; You inspire hope and optimism as You bring us through the seasons to the start of this New Year. We pray in faith that You will give fresh wisdom and purpose to this gathering, that each member of this house would be keenly aware of the importance of the decisions made here, and how they affect the people we serve in New Hampshire and the wider world. And, as we consider those many people who are so precious to You, we pray for our colleagues and friends who are unable to be with us due to illness and restricted mobility, and for those members who are struggling in their daily lives. Please bless, heal and strengthen all who are in particular need. We remember especially today Laura Arsenault who passed unexpectedly from this world on Christmas night. We give thanks for Laura, for her years of dedicated service in this place, and for the ways she touched so many lives. We pray that You would give comfort to her family and friends, and that memories of Laura - and all those we love but see no longer - will continue to delight and inspire us throughout the cycles of seasons and years to come. Amen. REMARKS BY THE SPEAKER At this time I would like the House to join me in remembering Laura Arsenault. Laura was a 28 year member of the staff in the Office of Legislative Services and served the members of the General Court with dedication and integrity during that time. Laura always stood ready to assist her coworkers in the office and throughout the branch and had an infectious laugh and personality that will be missed by everyone who knew her. She leaves behind a family she loved and adored and she will be remembered fondly by all of us in the General Court. Please join me in a moment of silence for Laura Arsenault. MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was observed in honor and in memory of Laura Arsenault, a 28 year staff member of the Office of Legislative Services. Rep. Ohm, member from Nashua, led the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem was sung by Catherine Martinez of Epsom. COMMUNICATION Email dated December 14, 2015 To Paul C. Smith, Clerk of the House I’m sorry to say due to health complications I must offer my resignation. David Wood CALL OF THE ROLL With 307 members having answered the call, the Speaker declared a quorum present. 2 6 JANUARY 2016 HOUSE RECORD LEAVES OF ABSENCE Reps. DiSesa, Emerson, Kellogg, Knowles, Major, Manning, Priestley, Sanders and Stephen Schmidt, the day, illness. Reps. Abramson, Barry, Beaudoin, Bennett, Fromuth, Higgins, O’Hearne, Packard, Timothy Smith, South- worth, True and Verschueren, the day, important business. Rep. Jeudy, the day, death in the family. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mackenzie Brisson, a homeschooler from Middleton and Zebulon Hildreth, a student at Hinsdale High School, Pages for the day. Joel Weinrebe, guest of Rep. LeBreche. Nathan French, guest of Rep. Ratzki. Ed Parsons, guest of Reps. Tice- hurst and Butler. Tony Lekas, Ann Leverette, Dax Seal, and Christopher Spangler, guests of Rep. Ammon. Mike Edgar, guest of Rep. Cushing. Tim and Cynthia McNeil, guests of Rep. Vose. RESOLUTION Rep. Hinch offered the following: RESOLVED, that in accordance with the list in the possession of the Clerk, House Bills numbered 1100 through 1109, 1111 through 1172, 1174 through 1184, 1186 through 1311, 1313 through 1333, 1335 through 1486, 1488 through 1608, 1610 through 1642 and 1644 through 1697, House Concurrent Resolutions numbered 10 through 12, House Joint Resolutions numbered 3 through 6, House Resolutions numbered 16 through 19 and House Constitutional Amendment Concurrent Resolutions num- bered 13 through 25 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. INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS First, second reading and referral HB 1100, relative to licensure of guides by the fish and game department. (Parent, Merr. 26; Fish and Game and Marine Resources) HB 1101, prohibiting charges to New Hampshire residents for the construction of high pressure gas pipe- lines. (Eastman, Hills. 28; McConnell, Ches. 12; McLean, Hills. 15; Adams, Hills. 26; J. Belanger, Hills. 27; Flanagan, Hills. 26; Estevez, Hills. 37; Emerson, Ches. 11; C. Roberts, Hills. 4; Shepardson, Ches. 10; Avard, Dist 12; Sanborn, Dist 9; Ways and Means) HB 1102, relative to travel on ways with 3 or more lanes.(Potucek, Rock. 6; Doucette, Rock. 8; Prudhomme- O’Brien, Rock. 6; Transportation) HB 1103, requiring a report on the avails and income of a tract of land granted by the state to Dartmouth College. (Cushing, Rock. 21; Legislative Administration) HB 1104, relative to electric renewable energy classes. (Murotake, Hills. 32; Spillane, Rock. 2; Vose, Rock. 9; Potucek, Rock. 6; LeBrun, Hills. 32; Aldrich, Belk. 2; D. Thomas, Rock. 5; Avard, Dist 12; Science, Technology and Energy) HB 1105, establishing a committee to study third party mortgage processors. (Hunt, Ches. 11; Commerce and Consumer Affairs) HB 1106, relative to days on which fishing is permitted without a license. (Cushing, Rock. 21; Manley, Hills. 3; McNamara, Hills. 38; Fish and Game and Marine Resources) HB 1107, changing the name of Sargent’s Purchase to Marilla Ricker. (Cushing, Rock. 21; M. Hennessey, Graf. 12; Hatch, Coos 6; Feltes, Dist 15; Fuller Clark, Dist 21; Municipal and County Government) HB 1108, relative to inquiries by employers into the criminal history of applicants for employment. (Heffron, Rock. 18; Takesian, Hills. 37; Ley, Ches. 9; Fuller Clark, Dist 21; Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services) HB 1109, relative to notice of offer for property in eminent domain cases and making the condemning entity liable for reasonable attorney’s fees in certain cases. (B. Tilton, Ches. 12; Judiciary) HB 1110 – not introduced. HB 1111, relative to securities advisory councils and committees. (Brewster, Merr. 21; Commerce and Consumer Affairs) HB 1112, relative to subdivision of land. (Coffey, Hills. 25; Municipal and County Government) HB 1113, requiring a performance audit of the sex offender treatment program in the department of cor- rections. (Verschueren, Straf. 13; C. Chase, Ches. 8; Cilley, Straf. 4; J. Frazer, Merr. 13; Gardner, Straf. 15; Watters, Dist 4; Criminal Justice and Public Safety) HB 1114, relative to the number of inspectors of election. (Gray, Straf. 8; Election Law) HB 1115, relative to the laws governing the citizens of New Hampshire. (Edelblut, Hills. 38; Judiciary) HB 1116, relative to net metering. (Edelblut, Hills. 38; O’Connor, Rock. 6; Danielson, Hills. 7; Backus, Hills. 19; Bradley, Dist 3; Little, Dist 8; Science, Technology and Energy) HB 1117, establishing a child support maximum under the guidelines based on the parents’ combined income. (Edelblut, Hills. 38; Children and Family Law) 6 JANUARY 2016 HOUSE RECORD 3 HB 1118, relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption in favor of shared residential responsibility. (Edelblut, Hills. 38; Children and Family Law) HB 1119-L, relative to the maximum optional fee for transportation improvements charged by municipalities when collecting motor vehicle registration fees. (Higgins, Graf. 12; Cloutier, Sull. 10; Crawford, Carr. 4; Sykes, Graf. 13; J. Belanger, Hills. 27; Gould, Hills. 7; Vann, Hills. 24; Chirichiello, Rock. 6; Williams, Hills. 4; Lasky, Dist 13; Municipal and County Government) HB 1120, relative to teacher qualifications at charter schools. (Rollo, Straf. 18; Myler, Merr. 10; Rogers, Merr. 28; Gorman, Hills. 31; Horrigan, Straf. 6; J. Frazer, Merr. 13; C. Chase, Ches. 8; Wall, Straf. 6; Education) HB 1121, relative to the academic areas that comprise the statewide assessment. (Ladd, Graf. 4; Myler, Merr. 10; Cordelli, Carr. 4; Balcom, Hills. 21; Shaw, Hills. 16; Grenier, Sull. 7; Education) HB 1122, relative to limitations on supervisory positions in state employment. (D. McGuire, Merr. 21; Byron, Hills. 20; Kurk, Hills. 2; Barry, Hills. 21; LeBrun, Hills. 32; A. Christie, Rock. 37; Carson, Dist 14; Reagan, Dist 17; Executive Departments and Administration) HB 1123, relative to a property tax exemption for certain stand-by generators. (C. McGuire, Merr. 29; D. McGuire, Merr. 21; Reagan, Dist 17; Municipal and County Government) HB 1124, relative to the membership of the occupational therapy governing board and relative to equipment used in respiratory care practice. (C. McGuire, Merr. 29; Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs) HB 1125, requiring law enforcement officers to return stolen property.(Hoell, Merr. 23; Itse, Rock. 10; Ing- bretson, Graf. 15; Abramson, Rock. 20; Jones, Straf. 24; Judiciary) HB 1126, limiting the authority of delegates to Article V conventions. (Itse, Rock. 10; Eastman, Hills. 28; Hoell, Merr. 23; Ingbretson, Graf. 15; Ulery, Hills. 37; Moore, Hills. 21; Reagan, Dist 17; Legislative Administration) HB 1127, relative to qualifications of referees in the superior courts and circuit courts.