May 4, 1999

No. 28

HJR 1, requesting that the federal government prohibit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or other federal agency from introducing wolf populations to the northeastern United States, especially New Hampshire.

CACR 20, relating to the election of governor and senators. Providing that beginning with the 2002 general election, and every 4 years thereafter, the governor and senators shall be elected.

HB 240, prohibiting the reintroduction of wolf populations to the state of New Hampshire.

HB 112, increasing the tobacco tax and imposing the tax on all types of tobacco products.

SB 20, limiting the price for resale of tickets to motor sports events at the New Hampshire International Speedway to the original purchase price.

SB 50-FN-A-L, relative to the state's responsibility to provide an adequate education.

SB 51-FN-A-L, establishing a referendum for a new taxation plan to fund public education.

SB 69-L, relative to healthcare charitable trusts and community benefits.

SB 72, exempting certain portions of Seabrook Beach Village District and certain portions of Hampton Beach from certain provisions of the excavating, filling, and construction permit laws.

SB 82, relative to the termination of employees.

SB 94, relative to absentee voter affidavits.

SB 179-FN, allowing for motor vehicle license suspension or revocation for certain minors.

SB 194-FN-A, dedicating certain sums in the moose management fund for the payment for damage done by moose to certain trees.

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Fernald for the committee.

SB 230, relative to interstate school districts. Vote 6-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Gordon for the committee.

HB 402, establishing a committee to study methods to promote the use of renewable energy sources. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Roberge for the committee.

HB 435, relative to disclosure by sellers of consumer goods and services. Vote 6-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Below for the committee.

HB 671, adding a member to the council on resources and development. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Disnard for the committee.

HB 672-FN-A-L, relative to creating a master plan for Hampton Beach and Hampton State park to deal with growth. Vote 6-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Hollingworth for the committee.

HB 686-FN, defining the state heritage collections committee's responsibilities and the process for acquiring or disposing of items and collections. Vote 6-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Fraser for the committee.

SB 90, establishing a committee to study and investigate the needs for small business loans to pay for technical improvements for persons working at home. Vote 7-0

Ought to Pass, Senator F. King for the committee.

HB 230, clarifying the waste reduction goals for the state of New Hampshire. Vote 6-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

HB 426, relative to clean indoor air in state buildings. Vote 6-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Russman for the committee.

HB 556-FN, relative to transporting hazardous waste. Vote 6-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Pignatelli for the committee.

HB 557-FN, relative to hazardous waste permitting and container identification. Vote 6-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Roberge for the committee.

HB 592, creating a study committee regarding requirements for and usage of methyl t-butyl ether. Vote 6-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Russman for the committee.

HB 530, establishing a committee to review the policies and procedures of the joint health council. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Cohen for the committee.

HB 638-FN, authorizing a limited license for certain travel agents. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Larsen for the committee.

SB 83, relative to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine. Vote 4-0

Rereferred to Committee, Senator Brown for the committee.

HB 620-FN, relative to election of vested deferred retirement status for inactive members of the retirement system. Vote 8-0

Ought to Pass, Senator J. King for the committee.

HB 634-FN, eliminating the requirement that retirement system disability recipients notify the board of trustees of unreduced social security disability benefits. Vote 8-0

Ought to Pass, Senator J. King for the committee.

SB 15-FN-A, creating a position within the insurance department. Vote 8-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Squires for the committee.

SB 32, relative to an employer exemption under the unemployment compensation laws. Vote 8-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Fraser for the committee.

SB 52, requiring insurance coverage for infertility treatments. Vote 7-1

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Squires for the committee.

HB 58, establishing a committee to study open adoption in New Hampshire. Vote 7-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

HB 64, relative to changes of registration for undeclared voters. Vote 3-1

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Trombly for the committee.

HB 422, relative to advertising by rent-to-own businesses. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Roberge for the committee.

HB 513, relative to approved permissible fireworks. Vote 4-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Trombly for the committee.

HB 664, establishing a study committee on rights of ownership to cemetery plots. Vote 4-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Roberge for the committee.

SB 128, replacing the housing assistance fund trust fund with a homeless prevention fund. Vote 5-0

Rereferred to Committee, Senator Squires for the committee.

SB 197-FN-A, establishing a pilot program for methadone maintenance treatment and making an appropriation therefor. Vote 4-1

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

SB 223 FN-A, establishing a wellness and primary prevention council and making an appropriation therefor. Vote 6-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

Banks

April 28, 1999

1999-1026s

01/09

Amend RSA 403-E:4 as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

403-E:4 Failure to Comply. The failure of a charitable organization to comply with the requirements imposed under RSA 403-E:3 of this chapter shall not prevent a charitable gift annuity that otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter from constituting a qualified charitable gift annuity. The director shall enforce performance of RSA 403-E:3 by sending a letter by certified mail, return receipt requested, demanding that the charitable organization comply with the requirements of RSA 403-E:3. The director may fine the charitable organization in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per qualified charitable gift annuity agreement issued until such time as the charitable organization complies with RSA 403-E:3.

Insurance

May 4, 1999

1999-1064s

01/09

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

1999-1064s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill creates a 2-year position of long-term care specialist to perform the duties of the long-term care institute. The bill makes an appropriation for the purposes of paying the annual salary of the long-term care specialist.

Insurance

May 4, 1999

1999-1066s

01/09

Amend RSA 415:6-g, III as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

III.(a) The benefits included in this section shall not be subject to any greater deductible than any other benefits provided by the insurer. The coinsurance required by the enrolled participant may exceed the amount allowed under the contract for the reasonable and customary charge for the service provided.

(b) The benefits included in this section shall be offered by providers and facilities that conform to standards set forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine or the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or other nationally recognized professional or government organizations. All guidelines and recommendations shall be based on scientific recommendations that have appeared in nationally recognized scientific journals.

(c) Nothing in this section shall limit the ability of an insurance carrier to select providers of these services provided that the requirements of subparagraph III(b) are met.

(d) The benefits included in this section shall be limited to those which have gained widespread acceptance in the United States and have been approved by those entities referred to in subparagraph III(b).

Amend RSA 415:18-i, III as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

III.(a) The benefits included in this section shall not be subject to any greater deductible than any other benefits provided by the insurer. The coinsurance required by the enrolled participant may exceed the amount allowed under the contract for the reasonable and customary charge for the service provided.

(b) The benefits included in this section shall be offered by providers and facilities that conform to standards set forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine or the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or other nationally recognized professional or government organizations. All guidelines and recommendations shall be based on scientific recommendations that have appeared in nationally recognized scientific journals.

(c) Nothing in this section shall limit the ability of an insurance carrier to select providers of these services provided that the requirements of subparagraph III(b) are met.

(d) The benefits included in this section shall be limited to those which have gained widespread acceptance in the United States and have been approved by those entities referred to in subparagraph III(b).

Amend RSA 420-A:17-c, III as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

III.(a) The benefits included in this section shall not be subject to any greater deductible than any other benefits provided by the insurer. The coinsurance required by the enrolled participant may exceed the amount allowed under the contract for the reasonable and customary charge for the service provided.

(b) The benefits included in this section shall be offered by providers and facilities that conform to standards set forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine or the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or other nationally recognized professional or government organizations. All guidelines and recommendations shall be based on scientific recommendations that have appeared in nationally recognized scientific journals.

(c) Nothing in this section shall limit the ability of an insurance carrier to select providers of these services provided that the requirements of subparagraph III(b) are met.

(d) The benefits included in this section shall be limited to those which have gained widespread acceptance in the United States and have been approved by those entities referred to in subparagraph III(b).

Amend RSA 420-B:8-gg, III as inserted by section 4 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

III.(a) The benefits included in this section shall not be subject to any greater deductible than any other benefits provided by the insurer. The coinsurance required by the enrolled participant may exceed the amount allowed under the contract for the reasonable and customary charge for the service provided.

(b) The benefits included in this section shall be offered by providers and facilities that conform to standards set forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine or the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or other nationally recognized professional or government organizations. All guidelines and recommendations shall be based on scientific recommendations that have appeared in nationally recognized scientific journals.

(c) Nothing in this section shall limit the ability of an insurance carrier to select providers of these services provided that the requirements of subparagraph III(b) are met.

(d) The benefits included in this section shall be limited to those which have gained widespread acceptance in the United States and have been approved by those entities referred to in subparagraph III(b).

Public Affairs

May 4, 1999

1999-1076s

03/01

Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following and renumbering the original section 4 to read as 5:

4 New Section; Public Safety and Welfare; Fireworks; Retail Sale of Reloadable Aerial Shells Prohibited, Penalties. Amend RSA 160-B by inserting after section 16 the following new section:

160-B:16-a Retail Sale of Reloadable Aerial Shells Prohibited; Penalty. The retail sale of reloadable aerial shells is prohibited. In this section, "reloadable aerial shell" means a consumer (formerly class C common) firework device that is individually fused and designed to be inserted by the consumer into a tube prior to firing. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

1999-1076s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill adds certain items to the definition of permissible fireworks in RSA chapter 160-B. This bill also prohibits the retail sale of reloadable aerial shells.

Public Affairs

May 3, 1999

1999-1049s

08/09

Amend the bill by replacing section 4 with the following:

4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section.

Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

May 4, 1999

1999-1074s

01/09

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

AN ACT establishing a pilot program for opioid agonist therapy of addiction and making an appropriation therefor.

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:

1 Pilot Program for Opioid Agonist Therapy of Addiction.

I. The general court hereby establishes a pilot program to determine the efficacy and appropriateness of opioid agonist therapy of addiction. This pilot program shall terminate 2 years after the first date of operation of the program, as certified by the commissioner of health and human services to the secretary of state, unless authorized to continue by the legislature. The pilot program shall consist of up to 5 sites as deemed necessary by the director of the bureau of alcohol and substance abuse services to obtain a reasonable sampling of approaches and results needed to ascertain which models, if any, are appropriate to meet the needs of all New Hampshire residents including those in rural settings, those with minimal capacity to pay, and those for whom the use of methadone is contraindicated. The program shall be administered by the director of the bureau of alcohol and substance abuse services, department of health and human services. In order to implement this pilot program the commissioner, in consultation with the director of the bureau, shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A relative to the administration of the pilot program.

II. The director of the bureau of alcohol and substance abuse services may pursue additional funding for this pilot project in the form of grants from federal and private foundation sources and may expend such grants, moneys, and any appropriation for the purposes of the program.

III. The pilot program authorized by this act may supercede the provisions of RSA 318-B to the extent necessary to carry out the program; provided, that all procedures are in conformance with federal laws and regulations.

1999-1074s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill establishes a pilot program to obtain sufficient data to determine the efficacy and appropriateness of opioid agonist therapy of addiction and to determine the most favorable model, if any, for statewide availability of such addiction treatment. The pilot program is to be administered by the bureau of alcohol and substance abuse services, department of health and human services. The commissioner of health and human services is granted rulemaking authority for the purposes of this bill.

The bill makes an appropriation for the purposes of the bill.

Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

May 4, 1999

1999-1078s

04/01

Amend RSA 126-M:2, I and II as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing them with the following:

I. "Wellness and primary prevention services" may include, but are not limited to:

(a) Parenting education.

(b) Parent support groups.

(c) Developmentally appropriate infant and toddler care.

(d) Play groups for families with young children

(e) Home visiting.

(f) Before and after school programs.

(g) Tutoring.

(h) Mentoring.

(i) Job readiness.

(j) Literacy and educational opportunities

(k) Skill building.

(l) Health and developmental screenings for children.

(m) Information and referral.

(n) Outreach and community development initiatives.

(o) Recreational opportunities.

(p) Health promotion.

(q) Illness and injury prevention.

(r) Community service and diversion activities.

II. "Family resource centers" means places in communities that are open to all families to provide wellness and primary prevention services and that partner with families to empower them so that families and communities thrive.

Amend RSA 126-M:3, III (c) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

(c) The council shall, to the extent of available funds, hire a coordinator of wellness and primary prevention programs, to assist the council in the performance of its duties. The department of health and human services shall provide information and administrative support to the coordinator as the department may deem reasonable.

Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:

2 Appropriation. The sum of $75,000 is hereby appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, for the purpose of funding the coordinator position established in RSA 126-M:3, III(c) as inserted by section 1 of this act. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.

1999-1078s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill establishes a wellness and primary prevention council for the purpose of encouraging, promoting, and coordinating wellness and primary prevention services statewide. The bill makes an appropriation for the purpose of funding the position of a coordinator of wellness and primary prevention programs statewide.

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 105A, SH

2:45 p.m. HB 435, relative to disclosure by sellers of consumer goods and services.

3:05 p.m. HB 672-FN-A-L, relative to creating a master plan for Hampton Beach and Hampton State park to deal with growth.

3:25 p.m. HB 686-FN, defining the state heritage collections committee's responsibilities and the process for acquiring or disposing of items and collections.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 530, establishing a committee to review the policies and procedures of the joint health council.

1:30 p.m. HB 603, relative to the performance audit and oversight committee.

2:00 p.m. HB 638-FN, authorizing a limited license for certain travel agents.

2:30 p.m. HB 661-L, relative to the scope of abatement appeals.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 102, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 229-FN-L, relative to the supervision of juvenile delinquents on probation and parole and the operation and organization of the youth development center.

1:40 p.m. SB 220-FN, relative to the disclosure of child abuse and neglect information.

2:20 p.m. SB 223-FN-A, establishing a wellness and primary prevention council and making an appropriation therefor.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

3:00 p.m. HJR 6, encouraging the revitalization of the northern rail line from Concord to Lebanon.

3:15 p.m. HB 444, relative to establishing a study committee to review reestablishing passenger rail service on the Eastern Line between Newburyport, Massachusetts and Kittery, Maine.

3:30 p.m. HB 651, revising the speed limit law.

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

9:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL PENDING LEGISLATION

10:15 a.m. HB 270, relative to persons not competent to stand trial.

10:35 a.m. HB 357, establishing a committee to study and investigate issues related to investigations, trials, convictions, and sentencing of sex offenders.

10:55 a.m. HB 113, affirming sovereign immunity as it relates to the Claremont ruling.

11:30 a.m. HB 236-FN-L, relative to felonious disarming of a law enforcement officer.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 61, relative to political contributions by members of the ballot law commission.

1:10 p.m. HB 366, repealing the requirement that persons filing for a primary on the last day of the filing period do so in person.

1:20 p.m. HB 374, relative to the order of names on presidential primary election ballots.

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 340, establishing a committee to study mercury source reduction and recycling issues.

1:15 p.m. SB 218-FN-L, regulating the land application of sewage sludge.

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. HB 258, establishing Gold Star Mother's Day honoring mothers who lost sons or daughters while on duty in the armed forces.

3:00 p.m. HB 583, extending the reporting date for the committee studying the issue of updating New Hampshire laws related to fences.

3:15 p.m. HB 729, adding social clubs recognized by the Internal Revenue Service to the definition of "charitable organization" for purposes of the laws governing raffles.

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. SB 211-FN-A, reestablishing certain credits against the business profits tax.

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

AGENCY BUDGET PRESENTATIONS ON GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET:

9:00 a.m. OPENING SESSION - GOVERNOR SHAHEEN

EDUCATION

9:30 a.m. HIGHER EDUCATION - UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

UNH

KEENE STATE COLLEGE

PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE

UNH MANCHESTER

EXTENSION WORK IN COUNTIES

NH PUBLIC TELEVISION

11:00 a.m. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

NOON BREAK

1:00 p.m. NH REGIONAL TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

NHTI - CONCORD

NHTC - BERLIN/LACONIA

NHTC - MANCHESTER/STRATHAM

NHTC - NASHUA/CLAREMONT

POLICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL

CHRISTA MCAULIFFE PLANETARIUM

2:00 p.m. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION

2:30 p.m. SWEEPSTAKES COMMISSION

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

3:00 p.m. SECRETARY OF STATE

REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN

REAL ESTATE APPRAISER BOARD

BOARD OF CLAIMS

AUCTIONEERS BOARD

SECURITIES REGULATION

3:45 p.m. REVENUE ADMINISTRATION

4:15 p.m. CULTURAL RESOURCES

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

12:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

1:00 p.m. HB 261-L, relative to the official ballot option.

1:30 p.m. HB 292, relative to ballot procedures for constitutional amendments.

2:00 p.m. HB 325, prohibiting "cramming" in telecommunications billing.

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

AGENCY BUDGET PRESENTATIONS ON GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET:

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

9:00 a.m. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

9:15 a.m. ENERGY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

9:30 a.m. OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING

9:45 a.m. COMMISSION ON DISABILITY

10:00 a.m. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

10:15 a.m. STATE TREASURER

10:45 a.m. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - 911

11:30 a.m. BOARD OF TAX AND LAND APPEALS

NOON BREAK

1:30 p.m. NH RETIREMENT SYSTEM

RESOURCE PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT

2:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

DIVISION OF WATER

DIVISION OF AIR RESOURCES

DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT

PLUMBERS BOARD

OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD

3:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

3:45 p.m. BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

4:15 p.m. PEASE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

4:45 p.m. FISH AND GAME

5:00 p.m. NEW Hampshire PORT AUTHORITY

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 102, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 356, relative to the issuance of summons and notice in CHINS petitions.

1:20 p.m. HB 721-FN, relative to procedures regarding delinquent children under RSA 169-B.

1:50 p.m. HB 456, establishing a committee to study issues relating to the deaf community in New Hampshire.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

3:00 p.m. HB 566, relative to the supervision of the driver education program.

3:15 p.m. HB 491, relative to qualifying examinations for individuals seeking driver's licenses, and driver education course requirements.

3:30 p.m. HB 554, relative to driver education reciprocity.

3:45 p.m. HB 477-FN, changing certain requirements for temporary plates on motor vehicles.

BANKS, Room 103, LOB

8:30 a.m. HB 322, relative to funds provided by a mortgagee at real estate closings.

9:00 a.m. HB 373, making technical corrections to the securities laws.

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

AGENCY BUDGET PRESENTATIONS ON GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET:

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC PROTECTION

9:00 a.m. ADJUTANT GENERAL

9:30 a.m. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

9:45 a.m. PARI-MUTUEL COMMISSION

10:00 a.m. HIGHWAY SAFETY

10:15 a.m. JUDICIAL COUNCIL

MARITAL MEDIATOR BOARD

10:45 a.m. LABOR DEPARTMENT

11:15 a.m. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

11:30 a.m. DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

NOON BREAK

1:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

2:00 p.m. BANK COMMISSION

2:30 p.m. JUDICIAL BRANCH

3:00 p.m. AGRICULTURE, MARKETS AND FOOD

VETERINARY EXAMINERS BOARD

3:30 p.m. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

4:00 p.m. PUC - CONSUMER ADVOCATE

4:15 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

ELECTRICIANS BOARD

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

8:30 a.m. SB 219-FN-L, establishing a procedure for providing educational improvement assistance to local school districts.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

2:45 p.m. HB 362, relative to dam safety program violations.

3:00 p.m. HB 225, relative to the definitions of the terms "farm," "agriculture," and "farming."

3:15 p.m. HB 552, relative to the issuance of crossbow permits to persons with a permanent physical disability.

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

AGENCY BUDGET PRESENTATIONS ON GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET:

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

1:00 p.m. TREASURY

1:30 p.m. REGULATORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

BOXING AND WRESTLING COMMISSION

JOINT BOARD - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LAND SURVEYORS,

NATURAL SCIENTISTS AND FORESTERS

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS BOARD

BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC PROTECTION

2:15 p.m. LIQUOR COMMISSION

2:30 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

3:00 p.m. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. HB 388, relative to telephone number conservation and area code implementation.

3:15 p.m. HB 538, establishing a committee to study the new construction and repair of New Hampshire commemorative monuments at certain Civil War battle sites.

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 410, relative to enforcement authority of the department of environmental services.

1:15 p.m. HB 421, relative to penalty provisions for the law regarding control of marine pollution, exotic aquatic weeds and other aquatic growth.

1:30 p.m. HB 379, setting up a study committee to study issues pertaining to the Sullivan county regional refuse disposal district.

1:45 p.m. HB 291, establishing a study committee for seed sterilization technology or "terminator" technology.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 313-FN, relative to the regulation of the practice of optometry.

2:00 p.m. HB 448, relative to the board of dental examiners and the regulation of dentists and dental hygienists.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 102, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 441, relative to a mother's right to breast-feed.

1:15 p.m. HB 624-FN, establishing a committee relative to health care quality.

1:30 p.m. HB 619-FN, requiring the commissioner of health and human services to produce certain annual reports.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

3:00 p.m. HB 573, clarifying the status of class VI highways.

3:15 p.m. HB 593-FN-L, relative to the classification of class VI roads which have been maintained by a town.

3:30 p.m. HB 541, establishing a committee to study the upgrade of Routes 11 and 140.

3:45 p.m. HB 463-L, relative to local regulation of junk yards and altering the definition of federal aid primary system for purposes of the laws regarding highway regulations, protection and control regulations.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 527, relative to the duties of the public utilities commission.

1:45 p.m. HB 318, relative to recovery of costs in utility proceedings and relative to the appointment of public utilities commissioners.

2:30 p.m. HB 397, establishing a 4-year term for the commissioner of the department of corrections, and clarifying the process of appointing personnel under the commissioner.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 102, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 438, relative to certain changes to the membership of the advisory committee on childcare.

1:20 p.m. HB 650-FN-A, establishing a committee to study the structure of alcohol and drug abuse prevention services.

CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2) Room 201, LOB

8:30 a.m. Meeting

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a,I) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Hooksett Memorial School Gymnasium, Memorial Drive, Hooksett

7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Commission (Hooksett, US Route 3/NH Route 28)

SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Senate President Office, SH

Immediately Following Session Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Town Hall court Room, Merrimack

4:00-8:00 Scoping Workshop (Nashua-Hudson Circumferential Highway)

OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 103, LOB

9:00-12:00 Meeting

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION (RSA 171-A:1-b), Room 205, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS (RSA 17-H:2) Room 205, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Belmont Town Hall

6:00 p.m. Selectman Meeting (Belmont, Alternatives For US 3/NH 11) Union Road Intersection Improvements)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Ossipee Town Hall

6:30 p.m. Pilot Study Wrap-up (Ossipee Pilot Study)

JOINT LEGISLATIVE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE (RSA 17-I:1) Room 201, LOB

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Alvrine High School, Hudson

4:00-8:00 Scoping Workshop (Nashua-Hudson Circumferential Highway)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Belmont Town Hall

8:45 a.m. Resource Agency Field Review (Belmont, NH 140 Bypass)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Hinsdale Town Hall, 11 Main Street, Hinsdale

7:00 p.m. Public Information/Officials (Hinsdale, Route 63/Kilburn Brk.)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Western School Gymnasium, 1066 Hanover Street, Manchester

7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Commission (Manchester, Candia Road)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION City Hall Auditorium, Nashua

4:00-8:00 Scoping Workshop (Nashua-Hudson Circumferential Highway)

THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADDRESS (HA 1) Room 206-208, LOB

9:00 a.m. Judge Brock Will Hold A Public Hearing

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Ossipee Town Hall

6:30 p.m. Land Use Regulation Workshop (Ossipee Pilot Study)

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Meeting

BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25,I) Room 201, LOB

1:00 p.m. Complaint Hearing

OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4) Room 305, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

NATURAL, CULTURAL & HISTORICAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (SB 493, Chapter 161:2, 1998) Room 308, LOB

1:00-4:00 p.m. Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Rye Town Hall, 10 Central Road, Rye

6:30 p.m. Public Informational Meeting (Foyes Corner Intersection)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Ossipee Town Hall

6:30 p.m. Land Use Regulation Workshop (Visitor Center Workshop)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Vic Geary Center, 18 Greenough Road, Plaistow

7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting (Replacement of the NH 121 Bridge Over B&M Railroad)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Sheraton Wafayer Inn, Bedford

8:00 a.m. Statewide Bike/Ped Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Auburn Town Hall, 47 Chester Road, Auburn

7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting (Auburn, Replacement Of NH Bypass Bridge Over Lake Massabesic)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Vic Geary Center, 18 Greenough Road, Plaistow

7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting (Replacement of the Kingston Bridge Over B&M Railroad)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Green Acres School, Gymnasium, 10 Aurora Avenue, Off Mammoth Road, Manchester

7:00 p.m. Combined Public Officials Meeting/Public Informational Meeting (Rehabilitation of I-293 Including New Bridges Over Brown Avenue)

OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB

9:00-12:00 Meeting

NEW Hampshire COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2) Room 103, SH

9:30-12:00 Regular Meeting

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING FINANCE COMMITTEE (RSA 162-F:15) Selectman's Meeting Room ,Town Office Building, Route 1, Seabrook

7:00-9:00 Hearing

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION James R. Morrill Municipal Building (Gym), NH Route 10, Haverhill

7:30 p.m. Combined Public Officials Meeting (Haverhill, Improvements To NH Route 16)

BOARD OF CLAIMS (RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB

8:30-5:00 Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Tamworth Elementary School, Tamworth

9:00 a.m. Tamworth Pilot Study

NATURAL, CULTURAL & HISTORICAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (SB 493, Chapter 161:2, 1998) Room 308, LOB

1:00-4:00 p.m. Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Meeting

OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB

9:00-12:00 Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Meeting

OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB

9:00-12:00 Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Meeting

OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB

9:00-12:00 Meeting

BOARD OF CLAIMS (RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB

8:30-5:00 Regular Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Meeting

OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB

9:00-12:00 Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Meeting

OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB

9:00-12:00 Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Meeting

OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB

9:00-12:00 Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Meeting

The Office Of Legislative Services Has A Number Of Extra Copies Of Softbound Volumes Of 1997 Session Laws. They Will Be Available To House And Senate Members On A First Come, First Serve Basis, In Room 109 Of The State House.

Senator Clesson Blaisdell

For Many Years, Chubb Life Insurance Company Has Hosted A Cocktail Party For Legislators At The Historical Society, And Jefferson Pilot Financial Insurance Company Would Like To Continue That Tradition. May 12^th Has Been Selected As The Date, From 5:00-7:00 p.m. Senior Jefferson Pilot Executives Are Planning To Attend, And We Hope Very Much That You And Your Colleagues Will Find The Time To Join Them.

Senator Clesson Blaisdell