February 07, 2000

No. 10

CACR 23, relating to the responsibility and authority of the general court to determine the content, extent, and funding of a public eduation. Providing that the general court shall have the exclusive authority to determine the content, extent, and funding of a public education and that the state may fulfill its responsibility to provide to all citizens the opportunity for a public education by exercising its power to levy assessments, rates, and taxes, or by delegating this power, in whole or part, to a political subdivision; provided that upon delegation, such assessments, rates, and taxes are proportional and reasonable throughout the state or the political subdivision in which they are imposed.

HB 109-FN-A-L, establishing a flat rate education income tax and a statewide education property tax to fund public education and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 228, clarifying permissible political expenditures.

HB 251, relative to official ballot procedures.

HB 723-FN, relative to standby and emergency guardianship proxies.

SB 132, requiring the removal of the telecommunications tower on Mount Kearsarge.

SB 136-FN, allowing certain state employees to take paid leave to participate in disaster relief service work.

SB 218-FN-L, regulating the land application of sewage sludge.

SB 219-FN-L, establishing a procedure for providing educational improvement assistance to local school districts.

SB 231, relative to public water supplies.

Without Recommendation, Senator J. King for the committee.

SB 72, exempting certain portions of Seabrook Beach Village District and certain portions of Hampton Beach from certain provisions of the excavating, filling, and construction permit laws. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Fraser for the committee.

SB 203-FN-A-L, authorizing electronic games of chance at racetracks. Vote 3-3

Without Recommendation, Senator Klemm for the committee.

SB 206-FN-A-L, (New Title) establishing the tobacco use prevention fund and continually appropriating a special fund and relative to the health care fund. Vote 6-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Squires for the committee.

SB 210-FN-L, relative to payment by the state for certain court-ordered placements of special education students. Vote 3-3

Without Recommendation, Senator Below for the committee.

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Ought to Pass, Senator McCarley for the committee.

SB 336, relative to the issuance of fire permits. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Trombly for the committee.

SB 344, relative to appointment of housing consumers to housing authority boards. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Eaton for committee.

SB 325, relative to denial, revocation or suspension of a child care provider license, permit or registration for a felony conviction. Vote 2-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Gordon for the committee.

SB 367, establishing a prescription drug access study committee. Vote 2-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Squires for the committee.

SB 377, relative to peer support programs within the department of health and human services. Vote2-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Squires for the committee.

SB 328, making corrections to statutory references in certain fish and game laws and adding a rulemaking provision. Vote4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Disnard for the committee.

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

8:30 a.m. SB 327, relative to responsibility of the employee and perjury under workers' compensation.

9:00 a.m. SB 334, relative to credit unemployment insurance.

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

10:00 a.m. SB 332, relative to risk-based capital for health organizations.

10:30 a.m. SB 393, relative to single producer licensing.

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.

2:50 p.m. SB 362, relative to the length of buses and single unit vehicles.

3:05 p.m. SB 371-FN, relative to staffing of state police vehicles patrolling highways at night.

3:15 p.m. SB 339, 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.

3:30 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.

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.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

2:30 p.m. SB 370, relative to reflectors on bicycle pedals.

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 411-FN, establishing the New Hampshire returnable beverage container law.

CAPITAL BUDGET, Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. SB 380-FN-A, relative to improvements to South Fruit Street and Industrial Drive at the New Hampshire state hospital campus in the city of Concord and making an appropriation therefor.

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. HB 235-FN-A, (New Title) increasing exemptions under the interest and dividends tax.

10:00 a.m. SB 405-FN-A-L, relative to greyhound racing.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 206 -208, LOB

9:00 a.m. SB 428-FN-A, relative to the development of certain public health initiatives and making an appropriation therefor.

10:00 a.m. SB 324, relative to personal care services and providers.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 435-FN, relative to providing emergency 911 access from on-campus student housing at all postsecondary educational institutions within the state.

1:20 p.m. SB 408, relative to an animal owner's right to choose animal care.

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

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

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.

Rescheduled SB 428-FN-A, relative to the development of certain public health initiatives and making an appropriation therefor.

1:30 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

2:45 p.m. SB 381-FN, relative to registration fees for off-highway recreation vehicles.

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

3:15 p.m. CACR 38, Relating to: 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.

3:30 p.m. SB 387-FN-L, relative to proposed toll booths in the city of Nashua and relative to alternatives to the state wide toll booth system.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY OUTSTANDING BILLS TO FOLLOW HEARINGS

BANKS, Room 103, LOB

9:30 a.m. SB 353, relative to sales of insurance by financial institutions.

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.

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.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.

1:30 p.m. SB 396, 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.

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 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.

2:30 p.m. SB 326, eliminating the joint health council.

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.

EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THESE HEARINGS ON PENDING LEGISLATION.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR CONTROLLED DRUGS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 84 Chapter 334:1, Laws of 1999) Room 204, LOB

1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

UPGRADE OF ROUTES 11 AND 140 STUDY (HB 541 Chapter 145:1, Laws of 1999) Room 201, LOB

1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Town Hall. Francestown, NH

7:00 p.m. Public Officials - Francestown, 13030 Pavement rehabilitation and Sidewalk reconstruction along NH 47

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT Room 210 - 211 LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

9:30 a.m. Audits: State of New Hampshire Single Audit of Federal Financial Assistant Programs For the Year Ended June 30, 1999: NH Retirement System Management Letter For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1999

DCYF FIELD PRACTICES STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 65, Chapter 29:2, Laws of 1999) Room 102, LOB

3:00 p.m. Executive Session

SENATE FISCAL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Room 103 SH

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Nashua City Hall Aud. 229 Main street Nashua, NH

7:00 p.m. Combined Public Officials/ Informational Meeting - Nashua, 10623-L (turnpike) Construction of Welcome Center

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Madbury Town Hall 13 Town Hall Road Madbury, NH

7:00 p.m. Public Officials Meeting - Madbury, 12922 Replacement of the NH 155 Bridge Over the B&M Railroad

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Belmont High School Seavey Rd., Belmont, NH

7:00 p.m. Advisory Task Force Meeting - Belmont, 12792 (NH 140 Bypass Study

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS REVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 160-B:23) Room 204, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

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 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

REDUCING VIOLENT INCIDENTS INVOLVING CHILDREN & GUNS COMMISSION (SB 163, Chapter 322, Laws of 1999) Room 202-204, 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

LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

SENATE FISCAL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Old Town Hall 45 Summers St. Bristol, NH

7:00 p.m. Public Officials/Info Meeting - Danbury/Alexandria/Bristol Pavement Rehabilitation NH 3A/Smith River Road

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Franklin City Hall 316 Central St. Franklin, NH

7:30 p.m. Councilmen Meeting - U.S. Rte. 3/N.H. Route 11 with West Bow Street Franklin 12619 U.S. Route 3/NH Route 11 with Kendall St.

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

WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62) Room 307, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

Cancelled. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Town House 1 Grove St. (Across from Granite Bank) Peterborough, NH

7:00 p.m. Peterborough Selectmen Meeting - Jaffrey-Peterborough 12866 US 202 Rehabilitation

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

SENATE FISCAL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

SENATE FISCAL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

SENATE FISCAL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

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

9:00 a.m. Endowment Subcommittee Report

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

11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

SENATE FISCAL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

SENATE FISCAL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

SENATE FISCAL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

SENATE FISCAL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

SENATE FISCAL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

SENATE FISCAL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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 4^th 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

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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

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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.

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

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

"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.

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

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

"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, Carl Johnson

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Senator Beverly Hollingworth

Senator Carl Johnson

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Senator Ned Gordon

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Senator Sylvia B. Larsen

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Senator Lou D'Allesandro

Thursday, February 10, 2000 Session Days

Tuesday, February 15, 2000 Session Days

Thursday, February 17, 2000 Session Days

Tuesday, February 22, 2000 Session Days

Monday, February 28-March 6, 2000 Vacation Week

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