May 6, 1999

No. 29

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 64, relative to changes of registration for undeclared voters.

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 52, requiring insurance coverage for infertility treatments.

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.

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

4:30 p.m. COMMISSION OF THE STATUS OF WOMEN

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.

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.

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

4:45 p.m. LIQUOR COMMISSION

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

10:15 a.m. HB 306, relative to discoverability of environmental audit reports.

10:30 a.m. HB 324, repealing certain grounds for granting a divorce for cause.

10:45 a.m. HB 420, relative to orders for spousal support in domestic relations cases.

11:00 a.m. HB 367, relative to requesting certifying scientists to appear at DWI hearings.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 736, ratifying the 1999 Allenstown annual town meeting.

1:05 p.m. HB 251, relative to official ballot procedures.

1:25 p.m. HB 562, relative to the date of decision for appeals of zoning matters.

1:45 p.m. HB 689, establishing a committee to study campaign contributions and expenditures.

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

2:30 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

3:00 p.m. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

4:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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.

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

9:00 a.m. All Day Public Hearing HA 1, For The Removal OF David A. Brock, Chief Justice Of The New Hampshire Supreme Court From His Said Office.

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

AGENCY BUDGET PRESENTATIONS ON GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET:

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

9:00 a.m. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF PROGRAM SUPPORT

OFFICE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH

OFFICE OF FAMILY SERVICES

DIVISION OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

DIVISION OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE

DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

DIVISION OF ELDERLY AND ADULT SERVICES

NOON BREAK

1:30 p.m. VETERANS COUNCIL

2:00 p.m. VETERANS HOME

2:30 p.m. ADMINISTRATIVELY ATTACHED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

ACUPUNCTURE BOARD

CHIROPRACTIC BOARD

COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS BOARD

DENTAL BOARD

ELECTROLYSIS BOARD

FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS BOARD

MEDICINE

TRANSPORTATION

3:30 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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.

1:40 p.m. HB 369, establishing a committee on educational programs on tobacco use for minors.

2:00 p.m. HB 408, relative to drug formularies under managed care entities.

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 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)

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

9:30 a.m. Audit: State Of New Hampshire, Liquor Commission, Audit Report For The Year Ended June 30, 1998

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)

WORKER'S COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

All Legislators, Staff And Friends Are Invited To The NH Women's Lobby's "Spring Celebs '99 Awards Celebration" On Wednesday, May 19^th From 4:30 To 6:30 p.m. At The Holiday Inn, Concord. The NH Women's Lobby Will Be Honoring Representative Sandra Balomenos Keans, Recipient Of The Meritorious Service Award; Mary Ann Manoogin, Recipient Of The Volunteer Award; New Hampshire Public Radio, Recipient Of The Media Award For Its Work On The "NH Tax Challenge", And Kathy Bogle Shields For Her Work On The Providian Child Care Initiative And The Governor's Commission On Child Care And Early Education. Tickets Are Available From Representative Marjorie Smith, Senator Katie Wheeler, Or Other Lobby Members. Also For Additional Information Call The Lobby Office At 224-9105.

Senator Katie Wheeler

The Arthritis Foundation, Northern New England Chapter, In Conjunction With National Arthritis Awareness Week, Will Hold An Arthritis Information Day For Legislators On Thursday, May 20^th From 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. In The Basement Of The Legislative Office Building. Become Aware Of The Resources And Programs Available For People With Arthritis. Light Refreshments. Please Stop By.

Senator Lou D'Allesandro