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. Thursday, September 13, 2018 No. 20X HOUSE JOURNAL NO. 19 (Cont’d) Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Rep. Hinch moved that the House adjourn. Motion adopted. HOUSE JOURNAL NO. 20 Thursday, September 13, 2018 The House assembled at 11:00 a.m., and was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer was offered by House Chaplain, Reverend Kate Atkinson, Rector of St. Paul’s Church in Concord. We gather here today knowing that new colleagues will soon be among us and others no longer with us. Give us the grace to forge new connections, to listen for Your voice in one another’s words, and to discern Your will as we seek to achieve the common good. We gather here today bearing the weight of responsibility, the burden that accompanies our elected office. Help us to see that when a burden is shared its weight decreases, that You created us to live and function in community, and that Your hand is at work most powerfully when many hands work together. We gather here today to make important decision that affect the lives of the people of New Hampshire. Speak to our hearts and minds as we consider these matters, give us wisdom and insight, and inspire us to act in the best interests of the people we represent. Eternal and unchanging God, give us ears to hear You speak to us today. Amen. Representative Jason Janvrin, member from Seabrook, led the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem was sung by Ava Cestrone, a 10th-grade student at Winnacunnet High School. LEAVES OF ABSENCE Reps. Bean, Carr, Cote, Donovan, Robert Graham and Kenison, the day, illness. Reps. Biggie, Connors, Friel, Higgins, Hopper, Leavitt, Lundgren, Craig Moore, Patten, Plumer, Vann, White and Woolpert, the day, important business. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Stephen Cestrone, Guy and Carmela Zwicker, Grandparents of the singer, guests of Rep. Janvrin. Greg Indruk and Deb Stevens, guests of Rep. Sofikitis. Terry and Gene Fiset, guests of Rep. Tanner. Ellen Leonard, guest of Rep. Reed. Vickie Chase and Jen Trelfa, guests of Rep. Boutin. Manny Espitia, and Catrina Sylvia, guests of Rep. Rosenwald. Janet and Gordon Stone, guests of Rep. Emerick. Ed Cherian, guest of Rep. Alicea. Chad Rolston, and Gary Merchant, guests of Reps. Gagnon and Cloutier. The Honorable Suzanne Vail, former member from Nashua, Richard DaSilva, and Sherry Dutzy, guests of Rep. Klee. The Honorable Fred Doucett, former member from Salem, guest of Rep. Michael McCarthy. COMMUNICATION Via Email dated August 6, 2018 Due to college graduation and career opportunity, I have left my district and thus resign from my position as State Representative. Sincerely, Rep. Joseph Stallcop 2 13 SEPTEMBER 2018 HOUSE RECORD COMMUNICATION Via email dated September 11, 2018 Hello Paul, Thank you for the voice mail. I will need to resign because I moved out of my district 31, ward 4 Nashua to ward 5. Being a legislator was a great experience but it’s time to take a break and I’m sure one day I will serve NH again! I appreciate all the great work you and your staff has done. Regards, Jessica Ayala PRESENTATION TO LIBERTY HOUSE Reps. Michael Moffett, Hinch and Shurtleff presented a check to Liberty House. Accepting on behalf of Liberty House was Executive Director, Jeff Nelson. HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 25 Memorializing State Representative Robert M. Walsh, Jr. of Manchester. WHEREAS, we have learned with profound sorrow of the death of our friend and colleague Robert M. Walsh, Jr., who was serving his fourth term as a State Representative representing the citizens of Hillsborough County District 11, Ward 4 of the city of Manchester; and WHEREAS, Robert Walsh was a Certified Public Accountant who worked as a skilled practitioner of his trade for 47 years, including service as President of the New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants; and WHEREAS, a member of the Finance Committee his last three terms in the House, he earned a reputation of being a quiet, yet thoughtful member of the committee where his Chairman praised him for asking good and hard questions with a smile-something rare for a CPA-and his pleasant working demeanor and respect for his fellow members; and WHEREAS, a man of faith and devotion, Bob was an active member of his church, serving as a longtime lector and member of the choir, and for 12 years as a director, and one year as president of the Cathedral Parish Credit Union; and WHEREAS, above all, Bob Walsh considered himself a family man first; a kind hearted and smiling guy who would stop you in the hall to ask about your children or grandchildren and tell you about his; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives in Regular Session convened, Robert M. Walsh, Jr. be granted the highest praise and accolades and our profound thanks for his service to his country, the state, and the city he called home for many years, and, be it further RESOLVED, that expressions of our most heartfelt sympathy be extended to his family and that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to them. Offered and adopted unanimously by the House of Representatives. MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was observed in honor and in memory of the Representative from Manchester, the Honorable Robert M. Walsh, Jr. GOVERNOR’S VETO MESSAGE ON HB 143 April 2, 2018 By the authority vested in me, pursuant to part II, Article 44 of the New Hampshire Constitution, on March 30th, 2018, I have vetoed House Bill 143, relative to recommittal of a prisoner by the Parole Board. Current law provides that when a prisoner who is out on parole has their parole revoked, that prisoner must be re- committed for at least 90 days. RSA 651-A:19, VII allows the Parole Board to impose a term of recommittal of less than 90 days under certain conditions, including situations where the Parole Board determines that a lesser period of recommittal will aid in the rehabilitation of the parolee. House Bill 143 would expand these conditions by allowing the Parole Board to impose a recommittal period of less than 90 days for a prisoner who enters and successfully completes a residential substance abuse treatment program deemed acceptable by the Board. While based on good intentions, this bill will have concerning consequences. It does not distinguish between individuals who have committed a crime related to substance abuse and those who have committed an unrelated crime. The bill also does not require the Parole Board to determine that a shorter recommittal period is necessary to assist a prisoner with their recovery efforts. I fully support efforts to reduce recidivism among those suffering from substance abuse disorders by ensuring that such individuals have access to treatment. However, current law already gives the Parole Board the option of imposing shorter recommittal periods if they determine it will aid in the parolee’s rehabilitation. Importantly, those who are incarcerated have access to many of the same treatment programs as those who are not. It is concerning that there is strong opposi- tion to this bill by law enforcement and at the same time, there are members of the recovery community who still have questions about its impacts. This only reinforces the conclusion that more due diligence is needed before we change current law. For the reasons stated above, I have vetoed House Bill 143. Respectfully submitted, Christopher T. Sununu, Governor 13 SEPTEMBER 2018 HOUSE RECORD 3 The question being, notwithstanding the Governor’s veto, shall HB 143, relative to recommittal of a prisoner by the parole board, become law? Reps. Cushing and Welch spoke in favor. Pursuant to the New Hampshire Constitution, Part II, Article 44, a roll call, requiring a two-thirds vote of the House for approval, was taken. YEAS 255 - NAYS 89 YEAS - 255 BELKNAP Aldrich, Glen Comtois, Barbara Fields, Dennis Huot, David Spagnuolo, Philip St. Clair, Charlie CARROLL Buco, Thomas Butler, Edward Crawford, Karel DesMarais, Edith Knirk, Jerry Nelson, Bill Schmidt, Stephen Umberger, Karen CHESHIRE Abbott, Michael Ames, Richard Berch, Paul Bordenet, John Burridge, Delmar Harvey, Cathryn Ley, Douglas Eaton, Daniel Faulkner, Barry Johnsen, Gladys Hunt, John Mann, John McConnell, James Meader, David Parkhurst, Henry Shepardson, Marjorie Tatro, Bruce Pearson, William Weber, Lucy COOS Fothergill, John Hatch, William Judd, Bing Laflamme, Larry Merner, Troy Moynihan, Wayne Richardson, Herbert Theberge, Robert Tucker, Edith Thomas, Yvonne GRAFTON Abel, Richard Almy, Susan Bennett, Travis Boutin, Skylar Campion, Polly Darrow, Stephen Dontonville, Roger Ham, Bonnie Hennessey, Erin Josephson, Timothy Maes, Kevin Massimilla, Linda Mulligan, Mary Jane Nordgren, Sharon Rand, Steven Schwaegler, Vicki Smith, Suzanne Sykes, George HILLSBOROUGH Ammon, Keith Backus, Robert Baroody, Benjamin Barry, Richard Beaulieu, Jane Bouldin, Amanda Burt, John Byron, Frank Chandley, Shannon Christensen, Chris Cleaver, Skip Cornell, Patricia Sullivan, Daniel Danielson, David Dickey, Glen DiSilvestro, Linda Dyer, Caleb Edwards, Elizabeth Elber, Joel Forest, Armand Freitas, Mary Gagne, Larry Gargasz, Carolyn Gidge, Kenneth Goley, Jeffrey Gould, Linda Hansen, Peter Heath, Mary Herbert, Christopher Belanger, James Graham, John Schmidt, Janice Jack, Martin Jeudy, Jean Keane, Amelia King, Mark Klee, Patricia Kurk, Neal L’Heureux, Robert Ober, Lynne LeBrun, Donald Leishman, Peter Lewicke, John Lisle, David McCarthy, Michael MacKenzie, Mark Mangipudi, Latha Manley, Jonathan Martin, Joelle McNamara, Richard Newman, Sue Notter, Jeanine O’Brien, Michael Ohm, Bill Long, Patrick Pierce, David Porter, Marjorie Proulx, Mark Prout, Andrew Rosenwald, Cindy Harvey, Suzanne Sanborn, Laurie Seidel, Carl Shaw, Barbara Sofikitis, Catherine Souza, Kathleen Smith, Timothy Wolf, Terry Twombly, Timothy Ulery, Jordan Van Houten, Connie Williams, Kermit MERRIMACK Turcotte, Alan Alicea, Caroletta Bartlett, Christy Brewster, Michael Carson, Clyde Long, Douglas Wolf, Dan Doherty, David Ebel, Karen Gile, Mary Moffett, Howard Hoell, J.R.