September 29, 1999

No. 56

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Legislative

SENATE CALENDAR

HEARINGS & MEETINGS

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1999, AT 10:00 A.M.

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1999

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

1:00 p.m. HB 615-FN-A, establishing a registry for brain and spinal cord injuries.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1999

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

9:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION

WILDLIFE & RECREATION Room 101, LOB

2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1999

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. HB 501-FN-A, relative to the repair of a certain covered railroad bridge in Contoocook village in the town of Hopkinton.

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. HB 542, repealing the legacies and succession tax.

MEETINGS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

l PLEASE NOTE THE LICENSURE OF RADIOGRAPHERS RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIES STUDY COMMITTEE HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR THIS DATE.

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

ISSUES REGARDING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR SELECTION AND SUPERVISION OF COURT APPOINTED GUARDIANS AS LITEM (SB 130, Chapter 130, 1999) Room 102, LOB

10:00 a.m. Worksession

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Night Meeting Room, Town Hall, 33 Geremonty Drive, Salem

7:00 p.m. Public Officials Meeting (Park And Ride Facility Along Rockingham Boulevard)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Public Library, 64 East Broadway, Derry

7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing

Friday, October 1, 1999

PET OVERPOPULATION (RSA 437-A) Room 102, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1999

l PLEASE NOTE THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL WELFARE REFORM ON THE CITIES AND TOWNS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STUDY COMMITTEE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 12TH.

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

9:00-10:00 Investment Subcommittee Meeting

10:00-11:00 Regular Meeting

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

NEW HAMPSHIRE NATURAL, HISTORICAL, CULTURAL STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 493, Chapter 161, 1998) Room 308, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

BRAIN & SPINAL CORD INJURY COUNCIL (RSA 137-K:2) Room 205, LOB

2:00-4:00 Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION City Hall Auditorium 288 Central Ave, Dover

7:00 p.m. Public officials Meeting (Signalization/safety Improvements at the Intersection of Broadway and Oak Street)

TUESDAY OCTOBER 5, 1999

l PLEASE NOTE THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS STATUES REVIEW STUDY COMMITTEE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 6TH.

CIVIL WAR SITES CONSTRUCT REPAIR STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 538, Chapter 129, 1999) Room 203, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

ISSUES RELATING TO DRIVER TRAINING FUND STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 616, Chapter 297, 1999) Room 203, LOB

10:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION & EXPENDITURE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 689, Chapter 264, 1999) Room 308, LOB

11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 444, Chapter 143, 1999) Room 201, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

1:30 p.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

SULLIVAN COUNTY REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 379, Chapter 201, 1999) Vocational Tech in Claremont, Lecture Hall

6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Woodbury School Library, Main Street, Salem

7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1999

l PLEASE NOTE THE SEX OFFENDERS, INVESTIGATIONS, TRIALS, CONVICTIONS & SENTENCING ISSUES STUDY COMMITTEE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 5TH.

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION City Council Chambers, 58 Tremont Street, Claremont

8:00-10:00 GACIT Public Hearing

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

MAINTENANCE OF VOTER CHECKLISTS STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 227, Chapter 23, 1999) Room 308, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCE Commission (RSA 198:49) Room 210-211, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

LICENSURE OF RADIOGRAPHERS RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIES STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 60, Chapter 96:2, 1999) Room 102, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Alice Peck Day Hospital, 125 Mascoma Street, Lebanon

12:00-2:00 GACIT Public Hearing

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT DELIVERY SYSTEM STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 19, Chapter 38, 1999) Room 102, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

UPGRADE OF ROUTE 11 AND 140 STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 541, Chapter 145, 1999) Department of Transportation, Room 3, Concord

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Senior Center Railroad Square, Plymouth

4:00-6:00 GACIT Public Hearing

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Wolfeboro Town Office 84 South Main Street Wolfeboro

7:00 p.m. Public Officials Meeting (NH 28/NH 109 Bridge over Smith River)

Thursday, October 7, 1999

ALTERNATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 1129, Chapter 103, 1998) Room 208, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

NEGOTIATED RISK AGREEMENT PATIENTS DESIRE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 307, Chapter 24, 1999) Room 205, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 535, Chapter 92, 1999) Room 202, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES COMMITTEE (RSA 17-E) Room 103, SH

11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3) Room 205, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

DATE OF DECISION OF ZONING MATTERS APPEALS STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 562, Chapter 292, 1999) Room 301, LOB

2:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Belmont High School Seavey Road, Belmont

7:00 p.m. Advisory Task Force (NH 140 Bypass Study)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3) New Hampshire Department of Revenue, 45 Chenell Drive, Concord

10:00 a.m. Meeting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

ELECTRIC UTILITY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374-F) Room 304, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS AMONG HOSPITALS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND INSURANCE COMPANIES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 82, Chapter 155, 1999) Room 302, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular 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 STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 288, Chapter 23, 1999) Room 302, 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

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNH Auditorium, 400 Commercial Street, Manchester

7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 13, 1999

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 Department of Regional Community Technical Colleges, Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, Audit Report for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 1999

LICENSURE OF RADIOGRAPHERS RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIES STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 60, Chapter 96:2, 1999) Room 104, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WEBSTER INTERNET SITE ADVISORY BOARD (RSA 21-A) Room 202, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Rochester City Hall, 31 Wakefield Road

7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Swanzey Town Hall, 620 Old Homestead Highway, Swanzey

7:00 p.m. Public Officials (NH 32)

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

SULLIVAN COUNTY REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 379, Chapter 201, 1999) Room 301, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DOT 1 Hazen Drive, Room 103

11:00 a.m. Commission Meeting (NH Rout 3A)

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

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DOT, 1 Hazen Drive, Room 3

1:00 p.m. Commission Meeting (NH Route 121A & NH Route 125)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1999

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

REDUCING VIOLENT INCIDENTS INVOLVING CHILDREN & GUNS STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 163, Chapter 322, 1999) Room 202-204, LOB

1:30 p.m. Organizational Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Freedom Town Hall, Elm Street

7:30 p.m. Public Informational Meeting (Route 153 Over Ossipee River)

tuesday, OCTOBER 19, 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

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NH DOT, Room 3, Hazen Drive, Concord

7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1999

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

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCE Commission (RSA 198:49) Room 210-211, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

REQUIREMENTS FOR USAGE OF METHYL T-BUTYL ETHER STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 592, Chapter 55, 1999) Room 304, LOB

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY AT THE STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL LEVEL STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 124, Chapter 319, 1999) Room TBA

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Franklin City Hall, 316 Central Street, Franklin

7:30 p.m. Public Hearing (US Route 3)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1999

HEALTH CARE QUALITY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 624, Chapter 114, 1999) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Hudson Memorial School Gymnasium, 1 Memorial Drive, Hudson

7:00 p.m. Public Hearing (NH Route 102, From Highland Street to McDonald's)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Town Hall, 288 Central Avenue, Dover

7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1999

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Public Library, 60 Winter Street, Keene

7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1999

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

9:30 a.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

SULLIVAN COUNTY REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 379, Chapter 201, 1999) Room 301, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Technical School, 546 Amherst Street, Nashua

7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1999

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCE Commission (RSA 198:49) Room 210-211, LOB

10:00 am. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1999

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCE Commission (RSA 198:49) Room 210-211, LOB

10:00 am. 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.

 

Wednesday, December 8, 1999 SIGN OFF

 

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

______________________________________________________________________________________

Monday, November 1, 1999 Study Committee reports filed.

 

**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.

 

VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE -SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

Once again another season of student visits is upon us.

As a convenience to the members of the NH General Court, the Visitors' Center offers the following schedule of schools and other groups visiting the State House in September & October 1999. These listings will replace individual notifications in an effort to reduce paper usage and to ensure all members will be notified in a timely manner. Please contact the Visitors' Center for further information. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

Kenneth Leidner, Director

DATE TIME GROUP CLASS/Size

Sept 30 9:30 & 11:00 Parkside Middle School/Manchester 8/86

Oct 1 9:30 Alton Central School 4/46

Oct 5 10:00 Cornerstone Christian/Ossipee 4/11

Oct 5 11:00 Deerfield Community School 4/21

Oct 6 9:30 Victory Baptist School/Londonderry 4/10

Oct 6 11:00 Manchester West HS/German Students HS/24

Oct 7 9:30 & 11:00 Wilkins Elem/Amherst 4/70

Oct 8 9:30 & 11:00 Wilkins Elem/Amherst 4/70

Oct 12 9:30 & 11:00 Wilton/Lyndeboro Coop School 4/68

Oct 13 9:30 & 11:00 Wilkins Elem/Amherst 4/70

Oct 14 11:00 & 12:30 Windham Center School 4/100

Oct 15 11:00 & 12:30 Windham Center School 4/100

Oct 18 9:30 & 11:00 Brookline Elem 4/84

Oct 19 10:00 Centerwoods Elem/Weare 4/50

Oct 20 10:00 Centerwoods Elem/Weare 4/50

Oct 20 2:00 US Express Tours 45/ adults

Oct 20 3:30 REACH/Birch Hill School/Nashua 30 stu

Oct 21 10:00 Centerwoods Elem/Weare 4/50

Oct 22 11:00 & 12:30 Elm Street School/Laconia 4/65

Oct 25 11:00 & 12:30 Southwick School/Northfield 3&4/63

Oct 26 9:30 & 11:00 Memorial Drive Elem/Farmington 4/75

Oct 27 9:30 & 11:00 Memorial Drive Elem/Farmington 4/75

Oct 28 11:00 & 12:30 Charlestown Primary 4/60

Oct 29 9:30 & 11:00 South Meadow School/Peterborough 8/50