May 27, 1999
No. 34
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Legislative
SENATE CALENDAR
HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES
LAID ON THE TABLE
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.HB 56, establishing a procedure for reinstating corporate charters that have been expired for more than 3 years.
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.
HB 374, relative to the order of names on presidential primary election ballots.
HB 562, relative to the date of decision for appeals of zoning matters.
SB 158-FN, relative to indecent exposure.
COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE
HB 67
, relative to termination of parental rights upon a finding of either child abuse or the commission of certain criminal offenses.Wednesday, May 26, 1999, Room 206, LOB, 1:00 p.m.
Senate Conferees: Senators Pignatelli, Fernald, Squires
House Conferees: Representatives R. Lyman, I. Pratt, D. Bickford, E. Moran
SB 30, relative to the cruelty to animals law.
Senate Conferees: Senators Wheeler, Trombly, Disnard
SB 101, relative to landlord-tenant obligations.
Senate Conferees: Senators Trombly, Disnard, Russman
SB 124, establishing a committee to study the integration of technology at the state and municipal level.
Senate Conferees: Senators D'Allesandro, McCarley, Klemm
SB 204, establishing the New Hampshire excellence in higher education endowment trust fund.
Senate Conferees: Senators Larsen, Gordon, Cohen
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1999
CAPITAL BUDGET
, Room 103, SH2:00 p.m. Worksession on the Capital Budget
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB
1:00 p.m. HB 603, relative to the performance audit and oversight committee.
1:20 p.m. HB 581-L, relative to deposits on utility meters.
INSURANCE, Room 103, SH
12:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION NO PENDING LEGISLATION
WAYS AND MEANS, Room 103, SH
11:00 a.m. Presentation By Commissioner Arnold On Revenue Estimates.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1999
CAPITAL BUDGET
, Room 103, SH2:00 p.m. Worksession on the Capital Budget
THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1999
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PLEASE NOTE HB 561 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 10TH.ENVIRONMENT
, Room 104, LOB1:00 p.m. HJR 9, urging the United States Congress and federal Environmental Protection Agency to eliminate federal requirements for oxygenate additives for gasoline.
1:20 p.m. HJR 2, urging that federal air pollution programs not punish early adopters of air pollution control technology.
2:00 p.m. HB 727-FN, establishing a committee to study the problems and possible regulation of outdoor lighting.
INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
2:45 p.m. HCR 5, encouraging New Hampshire Public Radio to extend its broadcast signal to northern areas of New Hampshire.
3:00 p.m. HCR 12, urging the United States Congress to enact legislation which prohibits the federal government from recouping state tobacco settlement funds.
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1999
INSURANCE
, Room 103, SH1:30 p.m. HB 333, relative to contracts between participating providers and managed care entities.
2:00 p.m. HB 469, raising the medical payments coverage under automobile insurance policies.
2:30 p.m. HB 473, establishing a committee to study the non-group health insurance market.
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1999
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PLEASE NOTE HB 561 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE 3RD TO THE FOLLOWING HEARING.ENVIRONMENT
, Room 104, LOB1:00 p.m. HB 561-FN, reducing lab analysis fees of chemical analyses of water.
MEETINGS
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1999
NEW Hampshire COMMISSION ON THE SMITHSONIAN FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FOLKLIFE
(SJR 20, Chapter 204, 1996) New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1999
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COUR
T (RSA 14:30-a,I) Room 210-211, LOB9:00 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)
THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1999
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Green Acres School, Gymnasium, 10 Aurora Avenue, Off Mammoth Road, Manchester7:00 p.m. Combined Public Officials Meeting/Public Informational Meeting (Rehabilitation of I-293 Including New Bridges Over Brown Avenue)
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1999
WORKER'S COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB
9:00-12:00 Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1999
NEW Hampshire CONSERVATION NUMBER PLATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(RSA 261:97-d) Room 203, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
NEW Hampshire COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2) Room 103, SH
9:30-12:00 Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1999
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING FINANCE COMMITTEE
(RSA 162-F:15) Selectman's Meeting Room ,Town Office Building, Route 1, Seabrook7:00-9:00 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)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1999
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Exeter Town Hall, Nowak Room, Exeter7:00 p.m. Combined Public Officials Meeting (Exeter, Rail Platform/Parking)
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Nottingham West Elementary School Cafeteria, Hudson
7:30 p.m. Public Hearing (Hudson, NH Route 3A)
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1999
BOARD OF CLAIMS
(RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB8:30-5:00 Regular Meeting
SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1999
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Tamworth Elementary School, Tamworth9:00 a.m. Tamworth Pilot Study
MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1999
NATURAL, CULTURAL & HISTORICAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
(SB 493, Chapter 161:2, 1998) Room 308, LOB1:00-4:00 p.m. Meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1999
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1999
PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE
(RSA 187-A:28-a) Room 207, LOB12:00-2:00 Regular Meeting
THE JOINT HEALTH COUNCIL NH Board of Nursing, Room 17, 78 Regional Drive, Building 2, Concord
4:00 p.m. Special Meeting
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Whitney Hall, Main Street, Enfield7:00 p.m. Public Hearing (Enfield, Main Street)
MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1999
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST
(RSA 171-A:1-b) Room 205, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1999
OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB9:00-12:00 Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Exeter Office Building, Nowak Room, 10 Front Street, Exeter
7:00 p.m. Public Hearing (Exeter, Lincoln Street Railroad Platform & Parking Area)
FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1999
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Meeting
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1999
OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB9:00-12:00 Meeting
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1999
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Meeting
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1999
OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB9:00-12:00 Meeting
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1999
BOARD OF CLAIMS
(RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB8:30-5:00 Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Meeting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1999
OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB9:00-12:00 Meeting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1999
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Meeting
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1999
OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB9:00-12:00 Meeting
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1999
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Meeting
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1999
OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB9:00-12:00 Meeting
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1999
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Meeting
FISCAL NOTES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE:
HB 108, HB 109, HB 116, HB 118, HB 119, HB 120, HB 124, HB 200, HB 224, HB 237, HB 245, HB 274, HB 395, HB 412, HB 453, HB 477, HB 479,HB 494, HB 495, HB 522, HB 537, HB 546, HB 549, HB 565, HB 574, HB 579, HB 616, HB 624, HB 625, HB 639, HB 641, HB 650, HB 652, HB 655, HB 672, HB 676, HB 685, HB 692, HB 693, HB 694, HB 695, HB 696, HB 715, HB 719, HB 722, HB 733, HB 734, HB 735, HB 738, HB 740, SB 15, SB 45 SB 46, SB 47, SB 48, SB 49, SB 50, SB 70, SB71, SB 113, SB 114, SB 122, SB 153, SB 167, SB 170, SB 176, SB 178, SB 187, SB 207, SB 209, SB 212, SB 213, SB 217, SB 226, SB 227, SB 228, SB 228, SB 409
NOTICES
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
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1999
All Legislators And Legislative Staff Are Invited To Attend Governor Shaheen's Annual Legislative Barbecue On Wednesday, June 2, 1999, At 4:00 p.m. At The Bridge House. Please RSVP By May 28th To Jen Kuzma At 271-2121.
Senator Clesson Blaisdell
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1999
All Legislators, Staff And Friends Are Invited To The NH Order Of Women Legislators' (OWLS) Installation Banquet On Wednesday, June 9, At The Holiday Inn, Concord. Social Hour Begins After Session Or At 5:00 p.m.; And Dinner Begins At 6:00 p.m. Proceeds From This Event Will Benefit Our Scholarship Program. Look For Invitations In The Mail. For Tickets And Information Please Contact Representative Janet Wall, Representative Betsy McKinney Or Senator Patricia Krueger.
Senator Patricia Krueger
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1999
Perinatal Alcohol, Tobacco And Other Drug Use Task Force Invites All Legislators To Attend A Special Informational Forum And Treatment Of Substance Use During Pregnancy. Presentations Will Include An Overview Of The Scope And Effects OF Alcohol, Tobacco And Other Drug (ATOD) Problems During Pregnancy And Approaches Necessary TO Assist Women Avoid, Reduce And Recover From Substance Dependence. Members Of The Task Force Will Lead A Discussion With Policy Makers Around New Hampshire's Current Perinatal Substance Use Problem. The Forum Will Take Place On Monday, June 21 At The Odyssey Family Center In Canterbury (a residential substance abuse treatment program for pregnant and parenting women and their children) From 10:00 a.m. To Noon. Refreshments Will Be Served, Followed By Tours Of The Odyssey Family Center. Come Learn About This Important Issue. For Further Information, Reservations And Directions, Please Call 1-800-852-3345, Extension 6108 Or 783-9104. Reservations Requested By Wednesday, June 16th.
Senator Mary Brown
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1999
The Bill White Memorial 26th Annual Legislative Golf Tournament Is Scheduled For Monday, June 21, 1999, At The White Mountain Country Club In Ashland, NH. The Entry Fee For This Annual Tourney Is $60.00 Per Person And Includes Greens Fee, Cart, Dinner And Prizes. A Shotgun Start Is Scheduled For 9:00 a.m. The Format Is "Captain And Crew." Sign-ups As A Foursome Or Sign-up By Yourself And Be Placed In A Foursome. A Maximum Of 120 Players Will Be Allowed. Please Return Your Entry And Payment No Later Than June 8th To Sandy Wheeler At The LOB Lobby Desk. Please Make Checks Payable To Legislative Golf Tournament c/o David S. Saltmarsh.
Senator Clesson Blaisdell