September 1, 1999

No. 52

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Legislative

SENATE CALENDAR

HEARINGS & MEETINGS

LAID ON THE TABLE

HB 294, relative to state aid to municipalities for closure of certain municipal incinerators.

HB 295, relative to alternative kindergarten programs in cooperative school districts.

HB 375, relative to substitutions for disqualified and deceased candidates.

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

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.

SR 7, declaring that any deficit in the education trust fund be financed with new sources of revenue and not through reductions to appropriations in the state operating budget.

HEARINGS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

1:00 p.m. HJR 10, requiring that the United States Marine Corps flag be flown over the state house every November 10 to honor the birth of the Corps.

1:20 p.m. HB 743, requiring that the question relative to the necessity for a convention to revise the New Hampshire constitution be presented to the voters in the November 2000 general election.

2:00 p.m. HCR 10, requesting Congress to give priority to preserving Social Security and ensuring that it continues as universal and mandatory for all workers.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1999

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

10:00 a.m. HB 704-FN-A, establishing a wildlife damage control program and making an appropriation therefor.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1999

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

10:00 a.m. HB 746, relative to emergency police assistance.

10:30 a.m. HB 707-FN, relative to the family division of the courts.

11:30 a.m. HB 537, relative to background checks for firearms purchases.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. Executive Session

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999

PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE:

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 104, LOB

1:30 p.m. SB 144, relative to qualifications for members of the fish and game commission.

2:45 p.m. SB 61, relative to the definition of ski craft.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1999

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 105A, SH

2:00 p.m. HB 599-FN, establishing a committee to study the integration of technology at the state, county, and municipal levels.

2:15 p.m. HB 645-FN, relative to telecommunications equipment assistance and the enhanced 911 system.

2:45 p.m. HB 649-FN, relative to nitrogen oxide emissions from electricity generation.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

9:30 a.m. SB 46-FN, relative to the applicability of mooring permit requirements

MEETINGS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES STRUCTURE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 650, Chapter 237:1, 1999) Room 201, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

IMPLEMENTING OPEN ADOPTION IN NH FEASIBILITY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 58, Chapter 40:1, 1999) Room 206, LOB

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS AMONG HOSPITALS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 82, Chapter 155, 1999) Room 302, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1999

TO IDENTIFY OR ESTABLISH THE DUTIES OF THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 160, Chapter 78, 1999) Room 101, LOB

9:15 a.m. Organizational Meeting

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS & EXPENDITURES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 689, Chapter 264, 1999) Room 308, LOB

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 456, Chapter 144, 1999) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

LAND USE MANAGEMENT & FARMLAND PRESERVATION STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 288, Chapter 23, 1999) Room 303, LOB

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 214, Chapter 42, 1999) Room 302, LOB

11:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1999

l PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 18TH:

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 Year 2000 Computing Crisis Update, Special Report, August 1999

ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374-F:5) Room 304, LOB

9:30 a.m. Consultant Selection Subcommittee Meeting

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

DRED STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 535, Chapter 92, 1999) Room 305, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

JOINT HEALTH COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REVIEW STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 530, Chapter 51, 1999) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

MERCURY SOURCE REDUCTION STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 340, Chapter 71, 1999) Room 303, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

NON-GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 473, Chapter 205, 1999) Room 302, LOB

1:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting

PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 17-N:1) Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. Meeting

SEX OFFENDERS, INVESTIGATIONS, TRIALS, CONVICTIONS & SENTENCING ISSUES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 357, Chapter 89, 1999) Room 204, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

YOUTH TOBACCO USE PREVENTION & EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 369, Chapter 258, 1999) Room 208, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

IMPACT OF FEDERAL WELFARE REFORM ON THE CITIES AND TOWNS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 14, Chapter 94, 1999) Room 102, LOB

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999

ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374-F:5) Room 304, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

NEGOTIATED RISK AGREEMENTS STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 307, Chapter 24, 1999) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

SEED STERILIZATION OR "TERMINATOR TECHNOLOGY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 291, Chapter 282, 1999) Room 303, LOB

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

PERMIT SYSTEM FOR VESSELS REGISTERED IN ANOTHER STATE TEMPORARILY USING THE WATERS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 75, Chapter 97, 1999) Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1999

l PLEASE NOTE THE BOARD OF CLAIMS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 24TH.

AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 545, Chapter 235:2, 1999) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1999

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL EDUCATION (SB 503, Chapter 272, 1998) Community Technical College, Nashua

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-b) Room 201, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS (RSA 17-H:2) & STATE COMMITTEE ON AGING (RSA 161-F:7,I) Room 201-203, LOB

1:00 p.m. Joint Meeting

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1999

CIVIL WAR COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENTS STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 538, Chapter 129, 1999) Room 203, LOB

9:30 a.m. Organizational Meeting

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS STATUE INCONSISTENCIES REVIEW STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 32, Chapter 244, 1999) Room 306, LOB

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 456, Chapter 144, 1999) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MARINE PATROL SERVICES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 1605, Chapter 178, 1998) Room 203, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

REESTABLISHING PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE & NEGOTIATED RISK AGREEMENTS STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 444, Chapter 143, 1999) Room 201, LOB

1:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting

Wednesday, September 15, 1999

NH Permissible Fireworks Review Committee (RSA 160-B:23) Richard M Flynn Fire Academy, 222 Sheep Davis Road (Route 106), Concord

9:00 a.m. Meeting

PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR SELECTION AND SUPERVISION OF COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIANS AD LITEM STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 130, Chapter 30:2, Laws of 1999) Room 102, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMITTEE (RSA 198:49,I) Room 210-211, LOB

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

POSTING ROADS AND EFFECTS ON ECONOMY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 365, Chapter 36:1, 1999) Room 201, LOB

10:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE HOME LOANS STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 451, Chapter 233, 1999) Room 302, LOB

1:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting

TAX EQUITY & EFFICIENCY COMMISSION (HB 117, Chapter 17, 1999) Room 210-211, LOB

1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Bristol Town Hall, 45 Summer Street, Bristol

7:00 p.m. Public Hearing (US Route 4)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1999

DCYF FIELD PRACTICE STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 65, Chapter 29, 1999) Room 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Part 1 of DCYF's Presentation To The Committee

IMPROVEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 180, Chapter 83, 1999) Room 104, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

STRUCTURE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 650, Chapter 237, 1999) Room 210, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

PROTECTION OF WATERFRONT PROPERTIES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 2, Chapter 225, 1999) Room 201, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

UPDATING NH LAWS RELATED TO FENCES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 1154, Chapter 62, 1999) Room 301, LOB

1:00 p.m. 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

WORKERS COMPENSATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 281-A:62) Room 307, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES STRUCTURE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 650, Chapter 237, 1999) Room 201, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1999

ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 456, Chapter 144, 1999) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMMISSION (HB 532, Chapter 135, 1999) Room 207, LOB

1:30 p.m. Organizational Meeting

Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 22, 1999

MAINTENANCE OF VOTER CHECKLISTS STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 227, Chapter 11, 1999) Room 308, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

SEX OFFENDERS, INVESTIGATIONS, TRIALS, CONVICTIONS & SENTENCING ISSUES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 357, Chapter 89, 1999) Room 204, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Oyster River High School Cafeteria, Coe Drive, Durham

7:00 p.m. Public Hearing

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1999

DCYF FIELD PRACTICE STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 65, Chapter 29, 1999) TBA

9:00 a.m. Conclusion of DCYF's Presentation To The Committee

JOINT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 13, Chapter 115, 1999) Room 103, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE US ROUTE 1 TRAFFIC CIRCLE IN THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 42, Chapter 95, 1999) Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1999

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

8:30-5:00 Regular Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Hearing & Regular Meeting

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

1:00-4:00 Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1999

ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 456, Chapter 144, 1999) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE REGULATION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 727, Chapter 146, 1999) Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1999

TRUSTEE PROCESS STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 26, Chapter 151, 1999) Room 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

DCYF FIELD PRACTICE STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 65, Chapter 29, 1999) Room 306-308, LOB

10:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

SEX OFFENDERS, INVESTIGATIONS, TRIALS, CONVICTIONS & SENTENCING ISSUES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 357, Chapter 89, 1999) Room 204, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR SELECTION AND SUPERVISION OF COURT APPOINTED GUARDIANS AD LITEM STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 130, Chapter 30, 1999) Room 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 545, Chapter 235:2, 1999) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES STRUCTURE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 650, Chapter 237, 1999) Room 201, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY OCTOBER 5, 1999

ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 456, Chapter 144, 1999) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1999

IMPROVEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 180, Chapter 83, 1999) Room 104, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

SEX OFFENDERS, INVESTIGATIONS, TRIALS, CONVICTIONS & SENTENCING ISSUES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 357, Chapter 89, 1999) Room 204, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1999

ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 456, Chapter 144, 1999) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 545, Chapter 235:2, 1999) Room 205, LOB

1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1999

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES STRUCTURE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 650, Chapter 237, 1999) Room 201, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

PROTECTION OF WATERFRONT PROPERTIES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 2, Chapter 225, 1999) Room 201, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

tuesday, OCTOBER 19, 1999

PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE REGULATION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 727, Chapter 146, 1999) Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1999

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES STRUCTURE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 650, Chapter 237, 1999) Room 201, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular 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 17, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

Senate Rules Committee Proposal -- 1999-2000 Session

 

Tuesday, September 7, 1999 first day for draft request

 

Friday, October 15, 1999 last day for draft request with all information except for new bills resulting from study committees.

 

Monday, November 22, 1999 SIGN OFF

 

December finalizing bill drafting--OLS
prepare for printing, printing and committee scheduling--Senate

 

Wednesday, January 5, 2000 first session day of year 2000
Introduction of legislation Calendar with all public hearings scheduled

 

Tuesday, January 11, 2000 first hearings

 

Thursday, January 27, 2000 Session Day

Action on Re-referred bills and new legislation

 

Thursday, Feb. 3, 10, & 17, 2000 Session Days

 

Monday, February 28-March 6, 2000 Vacation Week

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Monday, November 1, 1999 Study Committee reports filed.

All committee work on re-referred bills should be completed.

Legislation with late introduction should have had a hearing.

**NOTE**

Legislation that was late crossing over from the house in the 1999 session, should be dealt with before the January 5, 2000 convening session. Therefore, the Senate will have session days in the fall to keep them within the 1999 session parameter.