January 5, 2000

No. 1

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

Legislative

SENATE CALENDAR

HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES

THE SENATE WILL CONVENE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2000 AT 10:00 A.M.

THE SENATE WILL MEET JOINT CONVENTION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2000 AT 11:15 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

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

THERE 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.

THRUSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2000

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

11:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL PENDING LEGISLATION

 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2000

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 105A, SH

2:45 p.m. SB 350, adding business development to the law governing industrial development authorities.

3:15 p.m. SB 374, establishing a committee to study growth expansion and regional planning laws.

3:45 p.m. SB 376, relative to the jurisdiction of the public utilities commission to determine consequential damages.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 408, relative to an animal owner's right to choose animal care.

1:45 p.m. SB 443-FN, relative to veterinarian reimbursement for the animal population control program.

2:30 p.m. SB 345, relative to real estate transfers.

 

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

9:30 a.m. SB 369, establishing a committee to conduct a study on the need for standards to protect health information privacy.

10:05 a.m. SB 394-FN, making miscellaneous changes in the insurance laws.

10:40 a.m. SB 417-FN-L, allowing a beneficiary of an optional allowance under the New Hampshire retirement system to renounce his or her benefits

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

1:00 p.m. SB 342, extending the reporting date of the committee studying the impact of federal welfare reform on the cities and towns of New Hampshire.

1:15 p.m. SB 341, extending the reporting date of the committee to study the licensure of radiographers and radiologic technologists.

1:40 p.m. SB 357, extending the reporting date of the study committee reviewing field activities conducted by the department of health and human services in investigating reports of abuse and neglect.

2:00 p.m. SB 322, extending the needle exchange pilot program.

2:20 p.m. SB 367, establishing a prescription drug access study committee.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 348, extending the committee to study the establishment of a permit system for vessels registered in another state temporarily using the waters of New Hampshire.

3:00 p.m. SB 314, establishing a committee to study the feasibility of driver education programs by correspondence schools.

3:15 p.m. SB 317, allowing driver education correspondence courses to be accepted and approved by the department of safety.

3:30 p.m. SB 333, relative to signs for churches.

3:45 p.m. SB 398-FN, relative to public boat access on Lake Sunapee.

Wednesday, january 12, 2000

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

8:30 a.m. SB 318-FN, relative to proposed joint maintenance agreements.

9:00 a.m. SB 319, relative to interstate school districts.

9:30 a m. SB 320, relative to ballot counting in cooperative school districts.

EXECTIVE SESSION ON ALL 1999 REREFERRED EDUCATION BILLS FOLLOWING THE HEARINGS.

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. SB 300, establishing a committee to study the administrative functions and procedures of the state court system.

10:30 a.m. SB 315, changing the form for writs of execution.

10:45 a.m. SB 338, relative to trustee process.

11:00 a.m. SB 412-FN, adopting the "Court Integrity and Attorney’s Independence Act."

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 446, relative to the integration of information technology at the state, county and municipal levels.

1:20 p.m. SB 407-FN-LOCAL, relative to dog licensure.

Thursday, January 13, 2000

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

9:00 a.m. SB 384, establishing a committee to study pretreatment programs for reducing pollutant levels in sewage sludge.

9:20 a.m. SB 340, extending the reporting date of the committee to study the problems and possible regulation of outdoor lighting.

9:40 a.m. SB 331, requiring a report from the public utilities commission and the department of environmental services evaluating whether existing regulatory structures encourage or discourage regional cooperation for water resources management and water conservation.

10:10 a.m. SB 373-FN, directing the public water access advisory board to prepare a report relating to the types of public access and recreational uses appropriate to different types of public bodies of water.

Tuesday, January 18, 2000

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 303, relative to campaign contributions by corporations.

1:45 p.m. SB 359, establishing a committee to study the issues relative to manufactured housing parks in New Hampshire.

2:30 p.m. SB 372, relative to certain engineering businesses.

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

9:30 a.m. SB 415-FN-LOCAL, relative to payment of group health insurance premiums for eligible retired members of the retirement system.

10:05 a.m. SB 390-FN, relative to vested deferred retirement benefits for group II members.

10:40 a.m. SB 389-FN, relative to medical benefits for group II members of the retirement system.

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

1:00 p.m. SB 326, eliminating the joint health council.

1:30 p.m. SB 323, relative to certificate of need applicants.

 

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104,LOB

3:00 p.m. SB 339-FN, relative to conducting a feasibility study of various alternatives to enhance safety at the traffic circle in the city of Portsmouth, and making an appropriation therefor.

3:15 p.m. SB 335, allowing physicians to make a report when a person is unfit to drive a motor vehicle.

3:30 p.m. SB 375, relative to motor vehicle dealerships.

3:45 p.m. SB 426-FN, relative to boat dealers and repairers.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2000

BANKS, Room 103, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 79, requiring vendors who operate electronic customer service terminals to disclose to customers if they place floor holds on or charge other fees to the bank accounts of customers using ATM cards at such terminals.

SB 97, relative to testamentary trusts which are institutional funds.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL PENDING BILLS

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

8:30 a.m. SB 313, establishing a commission to study the relationship between postsecondary education and recipients of temporary assistance to needy families.

9:00 a.m. SB 392-FN, relative to the use of nonlapsed funds by the regional community-technical colleges.

9:30 a.m. SB 352, repealing the equipment challenge grant program within the New Hampshire community-technical colleges.

10:00 a.m. SB 360, adopting a pupil safety and violence prevention act.

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. SB 346, relative to court appearances by certain business owners.

10:20 a.m. SB 358, relative to court reporting services.

10:40 a.m. SB 361, authorizing citizen suits to assure enforcement of New Hampshire’s environmental statutes.

11:00 a.m. SB 382, relative to appeals of release or detention orders.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 385-LOCAL, relative to fees for copies of checklists.

1:30 p.m. SB 304-LOCAL, relative to emergency meetings in towns and school districts.

1:45 p.m. SB 347-LOCAL, relative to the contributory retirement system of the city of Manchester.

2:00 p.m. SB 402-FN, relative to employee reimbursement for work-related expenses.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

2:30 p.m. SB 356, extending the committee to study and identify or establish the duties of the fish and game commission.

2:45 p.m. SB 370, relative to reflectors on bicycle pedals.

Thursday, January 20, 2000

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 401-FN-A-LOCAL, establishing the New Hampshire land and community heritage investment program and making an appropriation therefor.

2:00 p.m. SB 406-FN-LOCAL, clarifying water pollution control restrictions.

2:20 p.m. SB 330, establishing a committee to study the impact of water withdrawals on instream flows.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL REREFERRED BILLS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS HEARING

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 301, relative to prohibiting the department of resources and economic development from selling to or making leases with certain entities on state park or state forest lands without prior approval by the general court.

3:10 p.m. SB 410-FN-LOCAL, relative to payment for overtime by salaried employees.

3:30 p.m. SB 423-FN-LOCAL, relative to the New Hampshire state flag.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2000

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. SB 363, relative to the sale of malt beverages.

9:15 a.m. SB 450-FN, prohibiting the importation of tobacco products that violate federal law.

9:30 a.m. SB 302, relative to certain employment requirements for liquor licensees.

10:00 a.m. SB 421-FN-A, establishing a child day care program credit against the business profits tax.

Tuesday, January 25, 2000

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 378, relative to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

1:30 p.m. SB 404-FN, relative to costs in utility proceedings.

2:15 p.m. SB 416-FN, relative to licensure of dietitians.

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

9:30 a.m. SB 364, relative to benefits for permanent bodily losses under workers’ compensation.

10:05 a.m. SB 368, relative to insurance fraud.

10:40 a.m. SB 351, making certain changes in the laws relative to fraternal benefit societies and health service corporations.

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

1:00 p.m. SB 377, relative to peer support programs within the department of health and human services.

1:25 p.m. SB 324, relative to personal care services and providers.

1:50 p.m. SB 311, relative to the recovery of public assistance.

2:15 p.m. SB 325, relative to denial, revocation or suspension of a child care provider license, permit or registration for a felony conviction.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

3:00 p.m. SB 381-FN, relative to registration fees for off-highway recreation vehicles.

3:20 p.m. CACR 38, Relating to: the use of highway fund revenues.. Providing that: an amount not to exceed 9 percent of highway revenues shall be used to maintain and improve New Hampshire’s rail infrastructure.

3:40 p.m. SB 387-FN-LOCAL, relative to proposed toll booths in the city of Nashua and relative to alternatives to the statewide toll booth system.

wednesday, january 26, 2000

BANKS, Room 103, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 310, relative to New Hampshire state-chartered banks.

9:00 a.m. SB 425-FN, relative to the private activity bond limit.

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. SB 419-FN, establishing the crime of negligent storage of a firearm.

10:30 a.m. SB 427-FN, banning the sale or transfer of "Saturday night specials."

11:00 a.m. SB 433, relative to the age at which a minor may purchase or possess handguns and ammunition.

Thursday, January 27, 2000

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 434-FN-LOCAL, exempting the town of Tilton from hazardous waste cleanup fund fees associated with the removal of the municipal target range.

1:30 p.m. SB 307, relative to biosolids.

2:00 p.m. SB 388-FN-LOCAL, assessing a surcharge on waste disposed at solid waste landfills and incinerators.

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. SCR 3, A RESOLUTION rescinding the 1979 call for a federal constitutional convention.

3:15 p.m. SCR 4, A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to establish a post office in the town of Madbury.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2000

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 103, SH

 

10:00 a.m. SB 379-FN, relative to lottery scratch tickets.

10:15 a.m. SB 430-FN-A, authorizing the sweepstakes commission to allow electronic bingo games.

11:00 a.m. SB 405-FN-A-L, relative to greyhound racing.

Wednesday, February 2, 2000

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. SB 439-FN, relative to motor vehicle offenses resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

10:30 a.m. SB 355, relative to name changes for criminal offenders.

10:45 a.m. SB 441-FN, relative to temporary orders in domestic situations where there has been no finding of abuse.

11:00 a.m. SB 448, establishing a guardians ad litem board.

11:20 a.m. SB 308, relative to the adoption of a minor child by the natural grandparents.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 344, relative to appointment of housing consumers to housing authority boards.

1:30 p.m. SB 336, relative to the issuance of fire permits.

 

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

2:30 p.m. SB 328, making corrections to statutory references in certain fish and game laws and adding a rulemaking provision.

2:45 p.m. SB 399-FN-A, making an appropriation to the fish and game department for the purposes of the wildlife damage control program.

thursday, february 3, 2000

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 396-FN-A-LOCAL, assessing a fee on water withdrawn for commercial purposes from water supply sources in the state and establishing a public water supply land protection fund.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2000

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. SB 411-FN, establishing the New Hampshire returnable beverage container law.

tuesday, february 8, 2000

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 442-FN, establishing an equipment depository and disabled person’s employment fund in the department of administrative services.

1:20 p.m. SB 437-FN, relative to retail selling.

1:50 p.m. SB 414-FN, reorganizing the divisions of the department of corrections.

 

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

9:30 a.m. SB 316, relative to "most favored nation" or "equally favored nation" provisions in insurance provider contracts.

10:05 a.m. SB 332, relative to risk-based capital for health organizations.

10:40 a.m. SB 353, relative to sales of insurance by financial institutions.

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

1:00 p.m. SB 400-LOCAL, relative to access to emergency medical and trauma services.

1:25 p.m. SB 449-FN, clarifying that employees in certain department of health and human services’ positions are entitled to certain salaries and raises.

1:55 p.m. SB 391-FN, relative to criminal background checks for health care workers.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 354, relative to an exemption from the seat belt law for passengers in motor vehicles in parades.

3:00 p.m. SB 362, relative to the length of buses and single unit vehicles.

3:15 p.m. SB 371-FN, relative to staffing of state police vehicles patrolling highways at night.

3:30 p.m. SB 337-FN, requiring any person applying for or renewing a driver’s license to be checked through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) for outstanding warrants or court defaults, as a precondition to issuance.

wednesday, february 9, 2000

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

8:30 a.m. SB 365-LOCAL, relative to the adoption of bonds or notes in certain school districts and municipalities.

9:00 a.m. SB 366-FN, requiring an external financial audit of the university system of New Hampshire when the university system requests an appropriation that exceeds the prior appropriation by more than one percent.

9:30 a.m. SB 321, relative to a pupil’s right to learn.

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. SB 436-FN, relative to permanent revocation of drivers licenses for causing a fatality or serious injury while driving intoxicated.

10:30 a.m. SB 438-FN, relative to habitual simple assault.

10:50 a.m. SB 429-FN, relative to claims before the state commission for human rights.

11:15 a.m. SB 420-FN, increasing the penalty for cruelty to animals taking place in front of children.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 447-FN, relative to campaign contributions and expenditures.

Tuesday, february 15, 2000

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

9:30 a.m. SB 327, relative to responsibility of the employee and perjury under workers’ compensation.

10:05 a.m. SB 334, relative to credit unemployment insurance.

10:40 a.m. SB 393, relative to single producer licensing.

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

1:00 p.m. SB 422-FN, relative to the housing security guarantee loan program.

1:30 p.m. SB 428-FN-A, relative to the development of certain public health initiatives and making an appropriation therefor.

2:00 p.m. SB 383, requiring managed care organizations and the department of health and human services to pay health care providers in a timely manner.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

3:00 p.m. SB 440, relative to after market parts.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY OUTSTANDING BILLS TO FOLLOW HEARINGS

wednesday, February 16, 2000

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

8:30 a.m. SB 431, relative to certain secondary vocational education programs.

9:00 a.m. SB 397-FN-A-LOCAL, making an appropriation from the education trust fund for certain alternative kindergarten programs.

9:30 a.m. SB 432-FN-A, relative to state assistance for teachers applying for national board certification, and making an appropriation therefor.

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. SB 305, relative to payments to defeat eviction for nonpayment of rent.

10:25 a.m. SB 309, relative to the criteria for awarding or modifying alimony.

10:45 a.m. SB 343, relative to disclosures concerning sexual offenders in sales of real property.

11:10 a.m. SB 349, relative to the sale of the marital residence or other real property in a domestic proceeding.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 306, relative to landlord access to a tenant’s premises.

1:30 p.m. SB 329, relative to the display of tobacco products.

tuesday, February 22, 2000

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

9:30 a.m. SB 409-FN, relative to health insurance coverage of qualified clinical trials.

10:30 a.m. SB 395-FN-LOCAL, relative to creditable service for eligibility by retired teachers for payment of medical benefits.

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

1:00 p.m. SB 424, relative to controlled substances used for terminally ill persons.

1:30 p.m. SB 444-FN, relative to methadone maintenance treatment.

2:00 p.m. SB 445-FN, establishing an opioid treatment pilot program.

wednesday, february 23, 2000

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. SB 413-FN, relative to confidentiality of addresses for victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault.

10:25 a.m. SB 386-FN-LOCAL, relative to names on birth certificates and affidavits of paternity.

10:40 a.m. SB 418, relative to liquor liability insurance coverage.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 312, relative to fluoride.

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

10:00 a.m. Regular meeting/Public hearing

ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374-F:5) Room 302-304, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular meeting

ROUTES 11 AND 140 UPGRADE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 541, Chapter 145, 1999) Room 201, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

1:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting

wednesday, JANUARY 5, 2000

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Stratford Town Hall, Stratford, NH)

7:00 p.m. Combined Public Officials - Widening and Overlay of U.S. 3

ThurSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2000

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Rochester Comm. Center, 150 Wakefield St., Wakefield, NH)

7:00 p.m. Public Info. Meeting - Rochester, 10620-D, Widening of Spaulding Tnpk to a

multi-lane highway.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2000

ADEQUATE EDUCATION AND EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WORKERS COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOB

9:00-12:00 Regular Meeting

MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2000

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 102, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY (RSA 187-A:28a) UNH-Durham Campus

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25) Room 201, LOB

1:00 p.m. Complaint Hearings

PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE REGULATIONS OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING (HB 727, Chapter 0146:2, Laws of 1999) Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

REDUCING VIOLENT INCIDENTS INVOLVING CHILDREN AND GUNS COMMISSION (SB 163, Chapter 322:2, 1999) Room 206-208, LOB

1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

2:00 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)

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.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2000

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF COMMUNITY - TECHNICAL EDUCATION (SB 503, Ch. 272:35, Laws of 1998) NH Community - Technical College, Manchester, NH

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

fridAY, JANUARY 14, 2000

ADEQUATE EDUCATION AND EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374:F-5) Room 302-304, LOB

10:00 a.m. Meeting

LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING AND UTILIZATION (RSA 17-M:1) Acute Psychological Services Bldg. Conference Room, NH Hospital

1:30-2:30 Subcommittee Meeting

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

tuesday, JANUARY 18, 2000

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Springfield Town Hall, Four Corners Road, Springfield, NH)

7:00 p.m. Combined Public Official/Public Informational -- Sunapee-Grantham, 13150-A

I-89 Bridge and Pavement Rehabilitation.

friday, JANUARY 21, 2000

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

monday, JANUARY 24, 2000

ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374:F-5) Room 302-304, LOB

10:00 a.m. Meeting

WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE STUDY (HB 214 Chapter 42:1, Laws of 1999) Room 302, LOB

11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Bartlett Town Hall, Town Hall Road, Bartlett, NH

7:00 p.m. Combined Public Officials/Public Informational -- Bartlett, 13343 - Pavement

Rehabilitation/Drainage Improvements.

wednesday, JANUARY 26, 2000

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Plymouth Regional/Grafton County Senior Center, 8 Depot Street, Plymouth, NH)

7:00 p.m. Combined Public Officials/Public Informational -- Plymouth-Campton-Thornton, 13139-A; Thornton-Woodstock, 13139-B; I-93 Bridge and Pavement

Rehabilitation and Safety Improvements.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2000

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

PET OVERPOPULATION STUDY COMMITTEE (RSA 437-A:7) Room 102, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2000

New Hampshire College Tuition Savings Plan Advisory Commission (RSA 195-H:2), Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. Investment Subcommittee Meeting.

10:00 a.m. Full Commission Meeting.

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

Friday, FEBRUARY 4, 2000

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

friday, febrUARY 18, 2000

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting.

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

monday, febrUARY 21, 2000

WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE STUDY (HB 214 Chapter 42:1, Laws of 1999) Room 302, LOB

11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FRIday, febrUARY 25, 2000

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49 I) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 10,2000

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2000

PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

friday, march 17, 2000

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

monday, march 20, 2000

WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE STUDY (HB 214 Chapter 42:1, Laws of 1999) Room 302, LOB

11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2000

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2000

ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION (RSA 198:49, I) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2000

PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

friday, april 21, 2000

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting.

MONDAY, MAY 8, 2000

PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

friday, may 19, 2000

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2000

PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

friday, june 16, 2000

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 10, 2000

PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

friday, july 21, 2000

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2000

PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

friday, august 18, 2000

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2000

PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

friday, september 15, 2000

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2000

PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

friday, october 20, 2000

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2000

PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

friday, november 17, 2000

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2000

PERINATAL ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

friday, december 15, 2000

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

NOTICES

The House and Senate have extended an invitation to all of the major presidential candidates who might wish to address the General Court. The following is a list of those who have accepted our invitation and when they will be here to speak.

Mr. Forbes 11:15 am January 5, 2000

Mr. Bauer 2:00 p.m. January 6, 2000

Sen. McCain 2:00 p.m. January 13, 2000

Mr. Keyes 2:00 p.m. January 27, 2000

If the Senate is not in Session, the House has very graciously offered to seat

Senators on the floor of the House if you make yourself known to the Speaker’s Office – 308 SH.

Senator Beverly Hollingworth

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

The following Legislative Tourism Caucus will be held at the Eagles Nest Restaurant (directly across from State House) from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served courtesy of a generous sponsor and the New Hampshire Travel Council and the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association.

Wednesday, January 12, 2000

"State of the State of Tourism in New Hampshire Today"

Speakers: Richard Hamilton of White Mountains Attractions; and, Richard Ober, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and chair of the New Hampshire Travel Council.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2000

"Investing in New Hampshire’s Land and Community Heritage"

Speakers: Tom Burack, chair, New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Commission.

Tuesday, March 14, 2000

"Director’s Report on the Newly-Created "Division" and Advisory Committee on Travel and

Tourism"

Speaker: Laurie Ostrander Klefos, Director, New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development.

Tuesday, April 11, 2000

"Festival New Hampshire – A Statewide Event For the Millennium"

Speaker: Michael Chaney, Executive Director, Celebrate New Hampshire Culture.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000

"Transportation and Tourism"

Speakers: J. Brian O’Neill, Assistant Airport Director, Manchester Airport; Carl Lindblade, Executive Director, Flying Yankee Restoration Group, Inc.

We hope that you will mark your calendar and join us as we explore issues of importance to the state’s tourism industry as well as provide an opportunity to network with tourism representatives. These events are designed to be educational, yet informal. Each presentation will be followed by a question/answer period and open discussion of current tourism issues is strongly encouraged. Hope to see you there!

Senate President, Beverly Hollingworth

Senate Republican Leader, Carol Johnson

All members of the Senate and House are invited by the New Hampshire Public Health Association to a legislative briefing on public health issues on Thursday, January 20, 2000. The time is 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Where: St. Paul’s Church, 111 Centre Street, Concord, NH. A light lunch will be served.

Senator Katherine Wells Wheeler

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 –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. School 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

 

Senate Standing Committees

BANKS

Room 103 LOB * 271-1403

Leo W. Fraser, Jr., r, Chairman

Mark D. Fernald, d, Vice Chairman

George F. Disnard, d

Arthur P. Klemm, Jr., r

Patricia Krueger, r

Rick A. Trombly, d

Katherine W. Wheeler, d

CAPITAL BUDGET

Room 103 State House * 271-3207

Sylvia B. Larsen, d, Chairman

Lou D’Allesandro, d, Vice Chairman

Burton J. Cohen, d

Edward M. Gordon, r

Carl R. Johnson, r

John A. King, d

Deborah B. Pignatelli, d

Sheila Roberge, r

Richard L. Russman, r

Katherine W. Wheeler, d

 

EDUCATION

Room 105-A State House * 271-2117

Caroline McCarley, d, Chairman

John A. King, d, Vice Chairman

Thomas R. Eaton, r

Lou D’Allesandro, d

George F. Disnard, d

Edward M. Gordon, r

Carl R. Johnson, r

Sylvia B. Larsen, d

James W. Squires, r

 

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Room 105-A State House * 271-3093

Frederick W. King, Sr., r, Chairman

Clifton C. Below, d, Vice Chairman

Burton J. Cohen, d

George F. Disnard, d

Beverly A. Hollingworth, d

Carl R. Johnson, r

Sheila Roberge, r

Leo W. Fraser, Jr., r

 

ENROLLED BILLS

Room 302 State House * 271-2111

Mark D. Fernald, d, Chairman

Mary E. Brown, r, Vice Chairman

Lou D’Allesandro, d

George F. Disnard, d

Gary R. Francoeur, r

Patricia Krueger, r

 

ENVIRONMENT

Room 104 LOB * 271-3067

Richard L. Russman, r, Chairman

Burton J. Cohen, d, Vice Chairman

Clifton C. Below, d

Thomas R. Eaton, r

Carl R. Johnson, r

Patricia Krueger, r

Debora B. Pignatelli, d,

Katherine W. Wheeler, d

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION

Room 101 LOB * 271-3091

Burton J. Cohen, d, Chairman

Gary R. Francoeur, r, Vice Chairman

Mary E. Brown, r

Lou D’Allesandro, d

Sylvia B. Larsen, d

Sheila Roberge, r

Rick A. Trombly, d

FINANCE

Room 103 State House * 271-3207

Beverly A. Hollingworth, d, Chairman

Frederick W. King, Sr., r, Vice Chairman

Clifton C. Below, d

Leo W. Fraser, Jr., r

John A. King, d

Arthur P. Klemm, Jr., r

Sylvia B. Larsen, d

Caroline McCarley, d

James W. Squires, r

 

 

INSURANCE

Room 103 SH * 271-3076

Katherine W. Wheeler, d, Chairman

Gary R. Francoeur, r, Vice Chairman

Thomas R. Eaton, r

Leo W. Fraser, Jr., r

Beverly A. Hollingworth, d

John A. King, d

Caroline McCarley, d

James W. Squires, r

 

INTERNAL AFFAIRS

Room 103 LOB * 271-3095

Lou D’Allesandro, d, Chairman

Arthur P. Klemm, Jr., r, Vice Chairman

Gary R. Francoeur, r

Leo W. Fraser, Jr., r

Debora B. Pignatelli, d

Rick A. Trombly, d

 

 

INTERSTATE COOPERATION

Room 103 LOB * 271-3092

Carl R. Johnson, r, Chairman

Mark D. Fernald, d, Vice Chairman

Mary E. Brown, r

George F. Disnard, d

Gary R. Francoeur, r

Debora B. Pignatelli, d

 

JUDICIARY

Room 103 SH * 271-3095

Debora B. Pignatelli, d, Chairman

Edward M. Gordon, r, Vice Chairman

Mary E. Brown, r

Burton J. Cohen, d

Mark D. Fernald, d

James W. Squires, r

Rick A. Trombly, d

Katherine W. Wheeler, d

 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Room 104 LOB * 271-3092

Rick A. Trombly, d, Chairman

George F. Disnard, d, Vice Chairman

Thomas R. Eaton, r

Patricia Krueger, r

Caroline McCarley, d

Sheila Roberge, r

 

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Room 102 LOB * 271-3096

James W. Squires, r, Chairman

Katherine W. Wheeler, d, Vice Chairman

Mark D. Fernald, d

Edward M. Gordon, r

Patricia Krueger, r

Caroline McCarley, d

Debora B. Pignatelli, d

SENATE RULES

Room 302, State House * 271-2111

John A. King, d, Chairman

Debora B. Pignatelli, d, Vice Chairman

Burton J.Cohen, d

Gary R. Francoeur, r

Beverly A. Hollingworth, d

Carl R. Johnson, r

Frederick W. King, Sr., r

Sylvia B. Larsen, d

TRANSPORTATION

Room 104 LOB * 271-3067

Edward M. Gordon, r, Chairman

Sheila Roberge, r, Vice Chairman

Clifton C. Below, d

Debora B. Pignatelli, d

Richard L. Russman, r

Rick A. Trombly, d

WAYS & MEANS

Room 103 State House * 271-3207

Clifton C. Below, d, Chairman

Leo W. Fraser, Jr., r, Vice Chairman

Mary E. Brown, r

Lou D’Allesandro, d

Mark D. Fernald, d

Frederick W. King, Sr., r

John A. King, d

James W. Squires, r


WILDLIFE AND RECREATION

Room 101 LOB * 271-1403

George F. Disnard, d, Chairman

Rick A.Trombly, d, Vice Chairman

Thomas R. Eaton, r

Arthur P. Klemm, Jr., r

Patricia Krueger, r

Caroline McCarley, d

Sheila Roberge, r

Katherine W. Wheeler, d