December 29, 1999
No. 70
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Legislative
SENATE CALENDAR
HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL CONVENE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2000 AT 10:00 A.M.
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, JANUARY 5, 2000
THERE WILL BE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOLLOWING THE RECONVENING DAY SESSION
HB 449, an act requiring boating safety education.
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Room 105, SH
9:00 a. m. Meeting to hear request from members for new legislation.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2000
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB
MEETINGS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2000
ESTABLISHING A STUDY COMMITTEE ON CERTAIN MATTERS CONCERNING SUPERIOR COURT JUSTICES (SB 209, Chapter 329, Laws of 1999) Room 104-LOB
ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374-F:5) Room 302-304, LOB
ROUTES 11 AND 140 UPGRADE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 541, Chapter 145, 1999) Room 201, LOB
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR CONTROLLED DRUGS AND THE EDUCATION AND TREATMENT SERVICES CHAPTER STUDY (HB 84, Chapter 334, 1999) Room 204, LOB
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2000
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Stratford Town Hall, Stratford, NH)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2000
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Rochester Comm. Center, 150 Wakefield St., Wakefield, NH)
multi-lane highway.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2000
ADEQUATE EDUCATION AND EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49) Room 210-211, LOB
WORKERS COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOB
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2000
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT (RSA 146-D:4) Room 305, LOB
PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 102, LOB
PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY (RSA 187-A:28a) UNH-Durham Campus
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25) Room 201, LOB
PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE REGULATIONS OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING (HB 727, Chapter 0146:2, Laws of 1999) Room 105-A, SH
REDUCING VIOLENT INCIDENTS INVOLVING CHILDREN AND GUNS COMMISSION (SB 163, Chapter 322:2, 1999) Room 202-204, LOB
LAND USE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF FARMLAND, RURAL CHARACTER AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND SPRAWL STUDY (HB 288,Chapter 23:3, Laws of 1999) Room 302, LOB
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Northfield Town Hall, 21 Summer Street, Northfield, NH)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2000
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT, Room 210-211, LOB
9:00 a.m. Regular Business
9:30 a.m. Audits
State of NH, Judicial Branch Family Division Pilot Program - Performance audit
Report, January 2000.
State of NH, Comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year ended
June 30, 1999.
Comprehensive annual financial report of the NH Retirement System for
Fiscal year ended June 30, 1999.
Comprehensive annual financial report, NH Sweepstakes Commission
For fiscal years ended June 30, 1999 and 1998
NH Turnpike System, audited financial statements, June 30, 1999
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Old Court House, No. Main Street, Farmington, NH)
7:00 p.m. Public Informational meeting - Farmington, 12682, Construction of 700' of
sidewalk along Spring street.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2000
ADEQUATE EDUCATION AND EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49) Room 210-211, LOB
LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING AND UTILIZATION (RSA 17-M:1) Acute Psychological Services Bldg. Conference Room, NH Hospital
MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2000
PLEASE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING STUDY COMMITTEE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
SEED STERILIZATION STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 291, Chapter 282, 1999) Room 303, LOB
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2000
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Springfield Town Hall, Four Corners Road, Springfield, NH)
I-89 Bridge and Pavement Rehabilitation.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2000
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2000
WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE STUDY (HB 214 Chapter 42:1, Laws of 1999) Room 302, LOB
LAND USE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF FARMLAND, RURAL CHARACTER AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND SPRAWL STUDY (HB 288,Chapter 23:3, Laws of 1999) Room 302, LOB
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Bartlett Town Hall, Town Hall Road, Bartlett, NH
Rehabilitation/Drainage Improvements.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2000
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Plymouth Regional/Grafton County Senior Center, 8 Depot Street, Plymouth, NH)
Rehabilitation and Safety Improvements.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2000
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB
WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3) Room 205, LOB
PET OVERPOPULATION STUDY COMMITTEE (RSA 437-A:7) Room 102, LOB
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2000
New Hampshire College Tuition Savings Plan Advisory Commission (RSA 195-H:2), Room 103, SH
10:00 a.m. Full Commission Meeting.
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT (RSA 146-D:4) Room 305, LOB
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2000
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2000
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB
9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2000
PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB
LAND USE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF FARMLAND, RURAL CHARACTER AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND SPRAWL STUDY (HB 288,Chapter 23:3, Laws of 1999) Room 302, LOB
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2000
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2000
WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE STUDY (HB 214 Chapter 42:1, Laws of 1999) Room 302, LOB
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2000
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49 I) Room 210-211, LOB
FRIDAY, MARCH 10,2000
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB
MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2000
PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB
FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2000
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2000
WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE STUDY (HB 214 Chapter 42:1, Laws of 1999) Room 302, LOB
FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2000
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB
FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2000
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2000
PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2000
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2000
PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2000
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2000
PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2000
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB
MONDAY, JULY 10, 2000
PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2000
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2000
PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2000
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2000
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2000
PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2000
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2000
PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2000
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2000
PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2000
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB
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
Legislators are invited to a continental breakfast sponsored by AARP at Ordway Hall of St. Paul Church (across Park Street from the Capitol Building) on January 5th,2000 from 7:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Senator Patricia Krueger, District 16
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 –JANUARY
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 January 2000. 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
Jan 4 10:00 Crescent Lake School - Wolfboro 4/45
Jan 4 12:00 Spurwink School - Laconia 8&9/5
Jan 5 9:30 & 11:00 Pittsfield Elem. School 4/60
Jan 6 10:00 Crescent Lake School - Wolfboro 4/45
Jan 7 11:00 & 12:30 Maple Ave. School – Claremont 4/78
Jan 10 9:30 & 11:00 Lincoln St. Elem. – Exeter 4/60
Jan 11 10:00 Wheelock School – Keene 4/35
Jan 11 11:00 Faith Christian Academy – Bedford 4/17
Jan 13 8:30 Manchester Chamber of Commerce 35
Jan 13 10:00 Centerwoods Elem. – Weare 4/50
Jan 13 11:00 Grace Christian School – Merrimack 4/11
Jan 13 11:00 Tabernacle Christian School – Litchfield 4/13 Jan 14 11:00 & 12:30 Cutler Elem. School – West Swanzey 4/65
Jan 18 11:00 & 12:30 Appleton Elem. – New Ipswich 4/72
Jan 19 9:30 & 11:00 Lancaster Memorial School – Salem 4/71
Jan 20 9:30 & 11:00 Bicentennial School – Nashua 4/45
Jan 21 9:30 & 11:00 Bicentennial School – Nashua 4/70
Jan 24 10:00 Acworth Elem. Schoo 3&4/18
Jan 24 11:00 Shaker Road School – Concord 3&4/21
Jan 25 9:00 & 10:15 Pembroke Hill Elem. 4/50
Jan 26 9:00 & 10:15 Pembroke Hill Elem 4/50 Jan 27 9:30 & 11:00 New Boston Central School 4/80 Jan 28 11:00 & 12:30 Milford Elem. School 4/66 Jan 31 9:30 & 11:00 Pleasant St. Elem. School – Laconia 4/54