February 9, 1999

No. 7

Committee recommends bill be sent to Supreme Court for opinion, Senator Trombly for the committee.

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.

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 105-A, SH

2:45 p.m. SB 20, limiting the price for resale of tickets to motor sports events at the New Hampshire International Speedway to the original purchase price.

3:05 p.m. SB 43, creating a commission to research making Hilton Park in the city of Dover property of that city.

3:25 p.m. SB 90, establishing a committee to study and investigate the needs for small business loans to pay for technical improvements for persons working at home.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 74, relative to the rulemaking authority of the real estate commission concerning practice relating to certain dwellings.

1:30 p.m. SB 78, clarifying charitable trust solicitation campaign records.

2:00 p.m. SB 82, relative to the termination of employees.

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

8:30 a.m. SB 85-FN, including the judiciary as a public employer under the public employees labor relations act.

9:00 a.m. SB 33, requiring workers' compensation indemnity benefits to be paid on the same date each month.

9:20 a.m. SB 102, relative to premium tax penalties.

9:40 a.m. SB 103, making certain changes in the insurance laws.

10:00 a.m. SB 105, relative to continuation of coverage of health insurance.

10:20 a.m. SB 106, relative to continuing education for insurance adjusters.

10:40 a.m. SB 104, making a variety of changes in certain insurance laws.

11:10 a.m. SB 15-FN-A, creating a position within the insurance department.

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.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 35, establishing a study committee to investigate motor vehicle inspection requirements.

3:15 p.m. SB 42-L, establishing a committee to study safety improvements at the U.S. Route 1 traffic circle in the city of Portsmouth.

3:45 p.m. SB 118, relative to requirements for retail installment contracts for motor vehicle sales.

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

8:30 a.m. SB 13, establishing a committee to study joint maintenance agreements in school districts.

8:50 a.m. CACR 16, relating to use of statewide property and personal income taxes. Providing that the general court shall use net revenues from statewide property and personal income taxes exclusively for educational purposes.

9:10 a.m. CACR 17, relating to establishing a restricted education trust fund. Providing that an education trust fund be established, that all moneys designated for the purpose of state aid to education shall be deposited into such trust fund, and that the moneys in such trust fund shall be used exclusively for state aid to education.

9:30 a.m. SB 18, relative to the rulemaking authority of the state board of education regarding certain educational personnel.

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.

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 23, urging the President and Congress to extend the Older Americans Act for a 3-year period.

3:05 p.m. SB 124, establishing a committee to study the integration of technology at the state and municipal level.

3:30 p.m. CACR 20, relating to the election of governor and senators. Providing that beginning with the 2002 general election, and every 4 years thereafter, the governor and senators shall be elected.

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

8:30 a.m. SB 115, relative to participation by certain judges in the state employee group health and dental insurance plans.

9:00 a.m. SB 32, relative to an employer exemption under the unemployment compensation laws.

9:30 a.m. SB 63, relative to applicability of workers' compensation to persons employed by 2 or more employers.

9:50 a.m. SB 96, relative to pre-approval of payment of medical services by workers' compensation insurers.

10:10 a.m. SB 95, relative to uninsured motor vehicle coverage.

10:30 a.m. SB 52, requiring insurance coverage for infertility treatments.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 34, requiring at least two crew members on trains.

3:15 p.m. SB 75, relative to out-of-state boats.

3:45 p.m. SB 87, relative to the authority of the auxiliary marine patrol.

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

8:30 a.m. SB 77, relative to authorized regional enrollment area schools.

8:50 a.m. SB 117, relative to the duties of the board of trustees of the community-technical college system.

9:10 a.m. SB 129-L, requiring towns to disclose any reimbursements received to offset special education expenditures.

9:30 a.m. SB 119, relative to the withdrawal of a pupil from school.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 17, relative to funeral arrangements.

2:00 p.m. SB 94, relative to absentee voter affidavits.

2:15 p.m. SB 101, relative to landlord-tenant obligations.

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 68, establishing minimum 400 foot zones around sensitive areas from application of herbicides.

JUDICIARY, Room 306-308, LOB

10:00 a.m. SB 44-FN, relative to physician aid-in-dying for certain persons suffering from a terminal condition.

1:00 p.m. SB 24, extending the application of certain provisions of the child protection act to all children in out-of-home placements.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Representatives Hall, SH

8:30 a.m. SB 80, relative to adding the name of Martin Luther King, Jr. to Civil Rights Day.

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

8:30 a.m. SCR 2, urging the President and Congress to strengthen the finances of Social Security.

8:50 a.m. SB 107, relative to fees for examination of domestic societies.

9:15 a.m. SB 114, relative to health care carrier disclosure of third party liability.

9:35 a.m. SB 58, allowing clinical mental health counselors to obtain third party payment for services rendered which would otherwise qualify for such payments.

10:00 a.m. SB 55, relative to health insurance for persons who use tobacco products.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 116, eliminating straight ticket voting.

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

SENATE STEERING COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL FINANCE Room 103, SH

3:00 p.m. 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

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

1:00 p.m. Complaint Hearing

SENATE STEERING COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL FINANCE Room 103, SH

3:00 p.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. Meeting

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Town Hall, 12 School Street, Hudson

7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting (NH Route 3A)

NEW Hampshire COMMISSION ON THE SMITHSONIAN FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FOLKLIFE (SJR 20, Chapter 204, 1996) Room 205, LOB

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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)

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

8:30-5:00 Regular Meeting

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

9:00-12:00 Meeting

PERINATAL CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COMMITTEE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

12:30 p.m. Regular 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

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

9:30-12:00 Regular 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

All Senators Will Be Asked To Stay For A Few Minutes After The Session On Thursday, February 11, 1999, To Hear A Presentation By The New Hampshire Commission Of American Festival Of Folklife. This Two Week Smithsonian Festival Is Scheduled To Be On The Mall (Washington, D.C.) Beginning June 23, 19999, And Will Be Devoted To New Hampshire: Our Cultural heritage.

Presenters To The Senate Will Include Van McCleod, Commissioner Of Cultural Affair; Mervin Stevens, Chairman; And Michael Whitney, President Of Fleet Bank.

Senator Sylvia Larsen
Senator Carl Johnson

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

The Salem Boys & Girls Club Is Hosting The Annual John P. Ganley Saint Patrick Luncheon On Wednesday, March 17^th, beginning at 11:45 a.m. At The Club. All Senators Are Cordially Invited To Attend.

Senator Clesson Blaisdell