February 3, 1999

No. 6

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

8:30 a.m. SB 49-FN-A-L, relative to establishing the cost of an adequate education, and relative to creating a commission to study the methodology used in establishing the cost of an adequate education, and making an appropriation therefor.

1:00 p.m. SB 50-FN-L, relative to the state's responsibility to provide an adequate education.

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

8:30 a.m. SB 48-FN-L, relative to establishing an adequate education and education financing reform commission and relative to state grants for educational adequacy for fiscal years 2000 to 2001 and making appropriations therefor.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

11:00 a.m. SB 51, establishing a referendum for a new taxation plan to fund public education.

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. SB 40, relative to the health care fund.

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. SB 127-FN-A-L, an act establishing a local property tax education homestead allowance against school taxes on residential real estate, establishing a fund to reimburse municipalities for such exemptions, and making an appropriation therefor.

10:00 a.m. SB 31-L, allowing property taxpayers to choose whether to participate in the funding of nonprofit organizations through their property taxes.

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

1:00 p.m. SB 14, establishing a study committee to study the financial impact of federal welfare reform on the cities and towns of New Hampshire.

1:15 p.m. SB 19, extending the reporting date of the state substance abuse treatment delivery system committee.

1:35 p.m. SB 22, relative to the pilot program relative to the administration of medication in residential care facilities.

1:55 p.m. SB 28, relative to food production and distribution and food service licensure.

2:20 p.m. SB 36-FN-A, relative to salary increases for care providers for persons with developmental and acquired disabilities and making an appropriation therefor.

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

10:15 a.m. SB 45-FN-A, allowing a waiver of interest for the time period of an extension of the date of payment of the legacies and successions tax.

10:30 a.m. SB 26, establishing a committee to study trustee process.

10:45 a.m. SB 25, expanding the waiver of administration under the law regarding decedents' estates.

11:00 a.m. SB 16, relative to revocation of wills by divorce.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 12-FN-A, relative to the World War II memorial campaign and making an appropriation therefor.

1:45 p.m. SB 38, relative to the optional term for the election of a cooperative school district moderator.

2:15 p.m. SB 39, eliminating the voting column for vice-president on the presidential primary ballot.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 21, relative to domestic animals.

3:05 p.m. SB 37-FN, relative to fees for testing of domestic animals for disease.

3:25 p.m. SB 29-L, relative to the proper sheltering of dogs.

3:45 p.m. SB 41, correcting a reference in provisions relating to hunting and fishing licenses for members of the armed forces.

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Governor and Executive Council Chambers

11:30 a.m. Special Committee Meeting (Keene & Swanzey, NH Route 9, 10, 12 & 101 By Pass Upgrade)

DAM MANAGEMENT REVIEW (RSA 482:93) Room 305, LOB

3:00 p.m. Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Dover City Hall, 299 Central Avenue, Council Chambers, Dover

7:00 p.m. Combined Public Officials/Public Informational Meeting (Newington & Dover, Spaulding Turnpike)

WAYS & MEANS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. An Informational Meeting Featuring Hal Hovey, Editor Of The State Budget And Tax News To Speak On His Study Of The Dangers Of Structural Deficits To The Future Of American Education. The Barents Group LLC Of KMPG Peat Marwick, Will Speak Immediately Following This Presentation. The Barents Group Provides States With Necessary Decision-Support Tools To Meet The Challenges Presented By Restructured Or Modified Tax Systems.

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Belmont Town Office, Main Street, Belmont

7:00 p.m. Advisory Task Force Meeting (Transportation Improvements For NH Route 140 Corridor)

OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 103, LOB

9:00-12:00 Meeting

FINANCE AND WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. Presentation Of Revenue Options (1) Representative Andy Peterson On HB 116-FN-A-L, An Act Establishing An Alternative Consumption Tax As A Source Of Funding For Education And Making An appropriation Therefor. (2) Senator Below And Senator Fernald On HB 109-FN-A-L, AN Act Establishing A Flat Rate Education Income Tax And A Statewide Education Property Tax To Fund Public Education And Making An Appropriation Therefor. (3) Former Connecticut Speaker Of The house And State Senator Richard Balducci To Discuss Connecticut's Experience In Instituting An Income Tax.

BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25) Room 203, LOB

1:00 p.m. Meeting

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. Workshop on SB 48, 49, and 50, Claremont II, Cost Of Adequacy

NATURAL, CULTURAL & HISTORICAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (SB 493, Chapter 161, 1998) Room 308, LOB

1:00-4:00 Meeting

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

2:00-4:00 Regular Meeting

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Room 105-A, SH

11:00 a.m. Workshop on SB 48, 49, and 50, Claremont II, Cost Of Adequacy

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Room 105-A, SH

9:00 a.m. Workshop on SB 48, 49, and 50, Claremont II, Cost Of Adequacy

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. Executive Session on SB 48, 49, and 50, Claremont II, Cost Of Adequacy

FOSTER CARE SYSTEM TASK FORCE STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 346, Chapter 277:1, 1998) Room 101, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

7:00 p.m. Public Info Meeting (US 3/NH 11 Intersection With West Bow Street & Kendall Street)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Stratford Town Hall, Downstairs, Route 3, Stratford

7:00 p.m. Public Officials Meeting (US 3 And Bridge Over Stratford Bridge)

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Peterborough Town House, 1 Grove Street, Peterborough

7:00 p.m. Public Officials Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Selectman's Office Old Grange Hall, 7 Meetinghouse Hill Road, New Boston

7:00 p.m. Public Officials Meeting (NH 13/ Molly Stark Lane)

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

8:30 a.m. Regular Business

9:00 a.m. Audits: New Hampshire Retirement System Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For The FY Ended June 30, 1998; New Hampshire Retirement System Management Letter For The Year Ended June 30, 1998; Single Audit of Federal Financial Assistance Programs For The Year Ended June 30, 1998

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Senior Center Depot Street, Plymouth

7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting (NH Route 175A)

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

9:30 a.m. Meetings

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Effingham Town Hall, Town House Road, State Route 153

7:30 p.m. Public Informational Meeting (NH Route 143 Over Ossipee River)

OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 103, LOB

9:00-12:00 Meeting

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

2:00-4:00 Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

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

9:30 a.m. Meetings

OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 103, 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 103, 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 103, 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

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Meeting

The New Hampshire Public Health Association invites all Legislators to a briefing on Public Health Issues. On Wednesday, February 3rd from noon to 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, 21 Center Street in Concord. A light lunch will be served.

Senator Katherine Wheeler

The Department Of Safety Has Invited All Senators To Tour Their Facilities At 10 Hazen Drive On February 3, 1999, At 8:00 a.m. The Tour Will Include The New DNA Lab, Their Crime Lab And Other Areas Of Interest.

Senator Edward Gordon

The Legislative Caucus On Reproductive Rights And The NH Reproductive Rights Coalition Invite You To Attend A Strategy Session Conducted By the national Pro-Choice Coalition On Requiring Insurance Coverage For Contraception On Thursday, February 4, 1999, From 12 Noon To 1:30 p.m. At St. Paul's Church Basement. Lunch Will Be Provided. Please Call NARAL-NH At 228-12224 To Respond.

Senator Katherine Wells Wheeler

The Teamsters Union, Local 633 Of Manchester Cordially Invites All Members Of The Senate And Their Respective Staff To The 1999 Teamsters Legislative Reception. This Year's Event Will Be At The Szechaun Garden Restaurant At 108 Fisherville Road In Concord On Thursday, February 11^th. The Reception Will Be From 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Or Will Begin Immediately Following The House Session. Refreshments And Hors d' Oeuvres Will Be Served.

Senator Burton Cohen
Senator Carl Johnson

The 1999 Legislative Ski Day Will Be Held At Loon Mountain On Monday, March 8, 1999. Ski NH Is Joining Forces With The New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association Charitable Foundation To Raise Money For Their Keep Kids S.A.F.E.

The Keep Kids S.A.F.E. Program (Safety Awareness For Everyone) Is A Cooperative Effort Of The NHADA Charitable Foundation And WMUR-TV To Raise Public Awareness Concerning The Health, Safety, And Health, Safety And Welfare Of Children And Families.

Keep Kids S.A.F.E. Is To Provide Free KIDS AND COMPANY: Together For Safety Child Safety Curriculums To Every Elementary School In New Hampshire (Public And Private) That Commits TO Its Implementation. KIDS AND COMPANY Is The Child Safety Curriculum Of The National Center For Missing And Exploited Children.

Legislative Ski Day Is A Chance For State Legislators To See How A Ski Area Is Run, As Well As An Opportunity To Get Out And Make Some Turns. The Day's Events Will Include Snowmaking And Grooming Tours, Shaped Ski, Snowboard, And Race Clinics, A Dual Slalom Race, And An Apres Race Party/Award Cermony.

Ski NH Is The Statewide Association Representing 35 Alpine And Cross Country Ski Resorts And Nine Lodging Bureaus. For More Information On Legislative Ski Day, Call Ben McLeod At Ski NH At (800) 88-SKI-NH Ext. 82 (800-887-5464) Or E-mail Him At ben@skinh.com. On Line Surfers Can Check Out The Ski NH Web Site At www.skinh.com.

Senator Fred King