December 8, 1999
No. 67
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Legislative
SENATE CALENDAR
HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES
LAID ON THE TABLE
HB 109, establishing a flat rate education income tax and a statewide education property tax to fund public education and making an appropriation therefor.
HB 295-FN-L, relative to alternative kindergarten programs in cooperative school districts.
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
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1999
EDUCATION
, Room 105-A, SH8:30 a.m. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment for SB 219-establishing a procedure for providing educational improvement assistance to local school districts. (Re-referred from 1999 Session)
JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB
10:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2000
TRANSPORTATION
, Room 104, LOBTHERE WILL BE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOLLOWING THE RECONVENING DAY SESSION
HB 449, an act requiring boating safety education.
HJR 6, an act encouraging the revitalization of the Northern Rail Line from Concord to Lebanon.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2000
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
, Room 101, LOB11:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL PENDING LEGISLATION
MEETINGS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1999
ELECTRIC RESTRUCTURING COMMISSION
(RSA 374-F:5) Room 304, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 214, Chapter 42, 1999) Room 302, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main Street
7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting (Replacement of NH Route 25 Bridge)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1999
NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION
(RSA 195-H:2) Room 103, SH9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
PERINATAL CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB
9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMMISSION (HB 532, Chapter 135, 1999) Room 207, LOB
9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILTY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-b) Room 205, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 431, Chapter 142, 1999) Room 103, SH
3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Town Hall, Conference Room 10, Bridge Street, Colebrook, NH
7:00 p.m. Public Officials Meeting (replacement of NH 26 bridge)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1999
THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL WELFARE REFORM ON THE CITIES AND TOWNS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STUDY COMMITTEE
(SB 14, Chapter 94, 1999) Room 102, LOB10:00 a.m. Work Session
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Oyster River Middle School Café, 1 Coe Drive, Durham
7:00 p.m. Public Officials Meeting/Info Meeting (Rehabilitation of Pavement on US 4/Back River Road)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1999
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(RSA 126-A:13) Room 205, LOB9:30 a.m. Presentation on NH Long Term Care Plan (SB 409)
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMITTEE (RSA 198:49,I) Room 210-211, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
HEALTH CARE QUALITY CONSUMER INFORMATION (HB 624, Chapter 114, 1999) Room 308, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
DCYF FIELD PRACTICES STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 65, Chapter 29, 1999) Room 103, SH
1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
UPDATING NEW HAMSPHIRE LAWS RELATED TO FENCES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 1154, Chapter 62, 1998) Room 301, LOB
1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Executive Council Office, State House, Concord, NH
12:30 p.m. Commission Meeting on Ten Year Transportation (Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1999
CERTAIN MATTERS CONCERNING SUPERIOR COURT JUSTICES STUDY COMMITTEE
(SB 209, Chapter 329, 1999) Room 104, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
SULLIVAN COUNTY REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRCIT STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 379, Chapter 201, 1999) Room 301, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NHDOT 1 Hazen Drive, Room 103, Concord
10:00 a.m. Commission Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Wolfeboro Town Hall, 84 South Main Street
7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting (Rehabilitation and Widening of NH 28/NH 109 Bridge)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1999
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Meeting
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1999
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
New Castle Town Hall, 49 Main Street, New Castle, NH7:00 p.m. Public Officials/Public Information meeting (New Castle-Rye 12812 Paint Bridge: NH I-B over Little Harbor (at Wentworth-by-the-Sea)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2000
ROUTES 11 AND 140 UPGRADE STUDY COMMITTEE
(HB 541, Chapter 145, 1999) Room 201, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2000
WORKERS COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOB9:00-12:00 Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2000
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT
(RSA 146-D:4) Room 305, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25) Room 201, LOB
1:00 p.m. Complaint Hearings
REDUCING VIOLENT INCIDENTS INVOLVING CHILDREN AND GUNS COMMISSION (SB 163, Chapter 322:2, 1999) Room 202-204, LOB
1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Northfield Town Hall, 21 Summer Street, Northfield, NH
7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Commission (Northfield – Tilton NH route 132 Park Street)
MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2000
SEED STERILIZATION STUDY COMMITTEE
(HB 291, Chapter 282, 1999) Room 303, LOB1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2000
WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3) Room 205, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2000
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT
(RSA 146-D:4) Room 305, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
NOTICES
Applicants are available for the New Hampshire Order of Women Legislators Scholarship. Your constituents may pick them up in their college's financial aid office or you may get them from the House Secretarial Services Office on the 4th floor of the LOB. New Hampshire residents who are obtaining transitional education in their field endeavor toward a field of public service are eligible. All pertinent information is included in the scholarship application.
Senator Beverly Hollingworth
Members of the NH Senate and House are encouraged to utilize the complimentary ski privileges afforded them. Upon presentation of proper credentials at the ticket window, NH Senators and Representatives may receive a lift ticket for their personal use and one for a guest. The elected official must be present to personally present the credentials, unless prior arrangement is made with Commissioner Bald. Lift tickets are to be picked up at Guest Services or the Ticket Window at Cannon.
Senator Beverly Hollingworth
The New Hampshire State Senate has been given the chance to participate in the US Marine sponsored "Toys for Tots." All that is necessary is an unwrapped toy. The collection box will be on the Senate floor. The deadline is December 17th. The sponsors have suggested the gifts they have the hardest time obtaining are those for the 12-16 age group. Please contribute if you can. Thank you.
Senator Beverly Hollingworth
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
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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 –DEcember
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 December 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
Dec 9 9:30 & 11:00 Peter Woodbury Elem – Bedford 4/88
Dec 10 9:30 & 11:00 Peter Woodbury Elem – Bedford 4/44
Dec 13 9:30 & 11:00 Lincoln Street Elem – Exeter 4/60
Dec 14 9:30 & 11:00 Lincoln Street Elem – Exeter 4/60
Dec 16 9:30 & 11:00 Lincoln Street Elem – Exeter 4/60
Dec 17 9:30 & 11:00 Kearsarge Memorial- New London 7/90
Dec 20 11:00 & 12:30 Cutler Elem – West Swanzey 4/65
Dec 21 9:30 & 11:00 Allenstown Elem 4/75