June 10, 1999

No. 38

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

 

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES

LAID ON THE TABLE

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-FN-A, increasing the tobacco tax and imposing the tax on all types of tobacco products.

HB 245-FN, relative to fees and appropriations to the division of safety services.

HB 448, relative to the board of dental examiners and the regulation of dentists and dental hygienists.

HB 562, relative to the date of decision for appeals of zoning matters.

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.

 

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.

MEETING: 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

FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1999

l PLEASE NOTE THE FINANCE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 18TH.

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 103, SH

9:30 a.m. HB 443, allowing certain beverage manufacturers to distribute products directly to retailers.

10:00 a.m. HB 596, making technical corrections to certain laws administered by the department of revenue administration and extending the temporary tax rate of the communications services tax through the biennium ending June 30, 2001.

TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1999

CAPITAL BUDGET, Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. Worksession On The Capital Budget

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 375, relative to substitutions for disqualified and deceased candidates.

1:15 p.m. HB 524, increasing the alternate members on the public employee labor relations board.

1:35 p.m. HB 688, relative to the custody and escheat of abandoned and unclaimed property.

2:00 p.m. HB 586, relative to rulemaking authority of the board of chiropractic examiners and unlawful practice of chiropractic.

l PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE 22nd:

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

1:00 p.m. HB 486-FN-A, relative to the physician effectiveness program.

1:20 p.m. HB 720-FN, relative to the practice of midwifery.

1:50 p.m. HCR 9, encouraging greater health care choices for Medicaire eligible citizens throughout New Hampshire.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

2:45 p.m. HB 616-FN-A, establishing a house study committee to consider issues related to the driver training fund.

3:00 p.m. HB 698-FN-L, restricting fees for registration permits for certain vehicles.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1999

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

8:30 a.m. HB 690-FN-L, relative to charter schools and open enrollment districts.

9:30 a.m. HB 503-FN-L, relative to the adoption of charter school and open enrollment provisions in cooperative school districts and authorized regional enrollment areas.

10:30 a.m. HB 633-FN-L, establishing parental choice scholarships.

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

10:15 a.m. HB 576-FN-A, establishing additional staff positions for statewide child custody and support impact seminars, and making an appropriation therefor.

10:30 a.m. HB 216, relative to release conditions pending trial for defendants in domestic violence, stalking, or protective order violation cases.

10:45 a.m. HB 715-FN-A-L, granting responsibility for court security to the county sheriff and abolishing certain court security officer positions.

11:00 a.m. HB 722-FN, revising the law relative to protection of persons from domestic violence.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 411, requiring voters to present identification.

1:15 p.m. HB 468, relative to the home rule powers of municipalities.

2:00 p.m. CACR 6, relating to municipalities' home rule. Providing that municipalities shall have home rule authority to exercise such powers which are not prohibited by the state constitution, state statute, or common law.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

2:45 p.m. HJR 7, supporting the continued management of the White Mountain National Forest for multiple uses as a part of the National Forest System.

3:00 p.m. HB 574-FN-A, establishing a fisheries habitat fee required for persons obtaining a fishing license and continually appropriating the funds for fisheries habitats.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION TO FOLLOW.

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1999

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. HB 414-FN, establishing a committee to study the unclassified salary structure for state officers.

3:00 p.m. HB 728-FN, establishing a commission to study the compensation of members of the legislature and the reimbursement for expenses.

3:20 p.m. HB 606-FN, relative to managed care programs under workers' compensation and relative to certain members of the compensation appeals board.

3:40 p.m. HB 551, revising the definition of "employer" under the employment discrimination laws of the state.

FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1999

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. HB 608-FN-A, establishing a New Hampshire emergency management response and recovery fund and making an appropriation therefor.

9:30 a.m. HB 738-FN, making an appropriation to the department of administrative services for the purpose of reimbursing counties for providing prisoner custody in courthouses.

10:00 a.m. HB 666-FN-A-L, relative to the taxation of sand, gravel, loam, and other similar substances.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADDRESS, Room 208, LOB

11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting on HA1, For The Removal Of David C. Brock, Chief Justice Of The New Hampshire Supreme Court, From His Said Office.

Executive session to Follow

MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1999

l PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS ARE RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE 22ND.

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

1:00 p.m. HB 657, relative to the health services planning and review board and the certificate of need process.

2:00 p.m. HB 545-FN, establishing a committee to study ambulatory surgical facilities.

2:40 p.m. HB 640-FN, relative to grievance procedures of managed care organizations.

TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1999

l PLEASE NOTE THE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 21ST.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

3:00 p.m. HB 449-FN, requiring boating safety education.

3:15 p.m. HB 676-FN-A, increasing fees for motor vehicle inspection stickers and establishing motor vehicle inspector positions and making an appropriation therefor.

MEETINGS

FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1999

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

8:30-5:00 Regular Meeting

NH LONG TERM CARE INSTITUTE BOARD (RSA 126-L:2) Room 201, LOB

10:00-12:00 Regular Meeting

SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1999

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Tamworth Elementary School, Tamworth

9:00 a.m. Tamworth Pilot Study

MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1999

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 Pollard School (Old Gym), 120 Main Street, Plaistow

7:00 p.m. Public Hearing (NH Route 121A & NH Route 125)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1999

JOINT COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (RSA 273-A:9,V) Room 208, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1999

NH CONSERVATION NUMBER PLATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 261:97-d) Room 203, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE (RSA 187-A:28-a) Room 207, LOB

12:00-2:00 Regular Meeting

THE JOINT HEALTH COUNCIL NH Board of Nursing, Room 17, 78 Regional Drive, Building 2, Concord

4:00 p.m. Special Meeting

TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1999

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION East Concord Community Center, Eastman Street, East Concord

7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting Re: Construction Schedule & Landscaping

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Belmont Middle School, 38 School Street, Belmont

7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1999

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Meredith Police Department, conference Room, 347 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith

7:00 p.m. Public Officials Meeting (US 3 Parade Road)

MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1999

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

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1999

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Plymouth regional Senior Center, 8 Depot Street, Plymouth

7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Holderness-Plymouth, Bridge Replacement NH 175A Over Pemigewasett River)

THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1999

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNH Elliot Alumni Center, The 1925 Room, Edgewood Road, Durham

7:00 p.m. Combined Public Officials/Public Informational Meeting

FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1999

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

9:00-12:00 Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

9:30 a.m. Audit: State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Special Education Catastrophic Aid Program, Performance Audit Report July 1999)

FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 19, 1999

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

1:00-4:00 Regular Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 26, 1999

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, AUGUST 6, 1999

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

9:00-12:00 Meeting

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1999

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

1:00-4:00 Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1999

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

9:00-12:00 Meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1999

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

8:30-5:00 Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1999

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

1:00-4:00 Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1999

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

9:00-12:00 Meeting

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1999

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

9:00-12:00 Meeting

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1999

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

9:00-12:00 Meeting

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1999

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

9:00 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

MONDAY, JUNE 21, 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

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1999

New Hampshire Women's Forum (a non partisan political organization) Is Hosting Congressman Charles Bass At The Langdon Place Of Nashua, 319 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, On June 25th At 7:00 p.m. Coffee And Desert Will Be Served.

Directions: Langdon Place Is Off Exit 1 Of The Everett Turnpike South. After Exit Take A Right And Langdon Place Of Nashua Is On The Left Past Sky Meadow.

Senator Gary Francoeur