April 26, 2000

No. 25

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

REPORTS, HEARINGS, MEETINGS, NOTICES & COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 AT 10:00 A.M.

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2000 AT 3:00 P.M.

LAID ON THE TABLE

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

HB 1106, making the widening of Interstate 93 from Manchester to the Massachusetts border a state priority.

HB 1410, relative to the joint health council.

SB 203, authorizing electronic games of chance at racetracks.

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

SB 365-L, [New Title]relative to the adoption of bonds or notes in school districts and municipalities.

SB 380, (New Title) relative to the availability of matching funds for improvements to South Fruit Street at Industrial Drive in the city of Concord.

SB 429-FN, relative to claims before the state commission for human rights.

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

SB 457, relative to ownership of certified public accounting firms.

SB 462-FN-A-L, establishing a reformed public school financing system for ensuring educational adequacy for all children, and establishing a state public education assistance system funded solely with state tax revenues, and making an appropriation therefor.

REPORTS

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

HB 1412, relative to electric customer-generators. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Below for the committee.

ENVIRONMENT

HB 1343-FN-A, appropriating available funds for fiscal year 2000 to provide funding to support research monitoring groundwater at reclamation sites that have had sludge applied. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Krueger for the committee.

HB 1344-FN, expanding the used oil program. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Pignatelli for the committee.

HCR 30, (New Title) urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency to adopt recently proposed new emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, at least as stringent as originally proposed, and to adopt a second phase of emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles and reductions in the sulfur content of highway diesel fuel. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Russman for the committee.

HJR 21, (New Title) calling for changes in the federal Clean Air Act regarding best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate. Vote 3-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Russman for the committee.

HJR 24, (New Title) urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Congress to work with the northeastern states and gasoline refiners to authorize the use of a regional gasoline containing less or no MTBE additive and to promptly eliminate Clean Air Act requirements for oxygenates in gasoline. Vote 3-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Russman for the committee.

SB 460-FN, establishing a grant program to reimburse eligible districts served by municipal waste combustors. Vote 2-1

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Russman for the committee.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION

HB 1253, establishing a 4-year term for the commissioner of the department of corrections. Vote 4-0

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Francoeur for the committee.

HB 1404, (New Title) creating a study committee to address mechanisms for the preservation or disposal of state records. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Francoeur for the committee.

HB 1406, relative to transition service. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Cohen for the committee.

HB 1483, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the application of non-conventional veterinary procedures for domestic animals. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Brown for the committee.

INSURANCE

HB 1560-FN, relative to the purchase of certain prior service by county corrections officers in the New Hampshire retirement system. Vote 8-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Eaton for the committee.

JUDICIARY

HB 1102, relative to accessibility of veterans' disability payments in divorce cases. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

HB 1424, relative to reevaluation of a person's competency to stand trial. Vote 4-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Brown for the committee.

HB 1459, (New Title) requiring the state police to record and update information relative to the charges of criminal and civil non-support. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

HB 1492, relative to clarifying the state's stalking statute. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Brown for the committee.

HB 1494-FN, (New Title) establishing penalties for attempts to purchase firearms illegally. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Pignatelli for the committee.

HB 1621-FN, allowing administrative home confinement for habitual offenders. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Brown for the committee.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

HB 1163, relative to the date of decision for appeals of zoning matters. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Roberge for the committee.

HB 1457, establishing a committee to study all aspects of the condominium act established under RSA 356-B. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator McCarley for the committee.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

HB 310, (New Title) providing that the department of agriculture, markets, and food shall not conduct meat inspections unless and until such time as the United States Department of Agriculture withdraws its meat inspection program from the state. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

HB 618-FN-A, (New Title) establishing a voucher program for smoking cessation. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Squires for the committee.

HB 1195, making technical changes to the law regulating acupuncture. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

HB 1244, (New Title) relative to the use of certain needle technology. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Squires for the committee.

HB 1377, prohibiting managed care organizations from excluding certain physicians as providers and establishing a committee to study contracting methods. Vote 3-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Squires for the committee.

HCR 20, urging Congress to stop the collection of certain kinds of information from patients in a home health care setting. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

TRANSPORTATION

HB 1131-FN, relative to license revocations and suspensions. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Roberge for the committee.

HB 1165-FN-L, reclassifying certain roads in the towns of Northfield, Tilton, and Waterville Valley. Vote 3-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Gordon for the committee.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION

HB 1454, (New Title) relative to deputy conservation officers in the fish and game department. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Krueger for the committee.

AMENDMENT

Environment

April 25, 2000

2000-4228s

08/04

 

 

Amendment to HJR 21

 

Amend the resolution by replacing the sixth paragraph after the title with the following:

Whereas, when the United States Environmental Protection Agency issued its new ozone and particulate matter standards in July, 1997, its new standards were accompanied by a message from President Clinton urging that an upper bound be placed on the cost of implementing emission reductions to meet these standards; now, therefore, be it

 

Environment

April 25, 2000

2000-4229s

08/04

 

 

Amendment to HJR 24

 

Amend the resolution by replacing the third paragraph after the resolving clause with the following:

That the United States Congress and the United States Environmental Protection Agency should work with the northeastern states and with gasoline refiners to promptly develop and approve a consistent, effective regional specification for gasoline containing significantly less or no MTBE additive; and

 

Senate Judiciary

April 25, 2000

2000-4221s

05/10

 

 

Amendment to HB 1424

 

Amend RSA 135:17, II(b) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

(b) Whether the defendant has a rational and factual understanding of the proceedings against him or her, and sufficient present ability to consult with and assist his or her lawyer on the case with a reasonable degree of rational understanding.

 

Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

April 25, 2000

2000-4223s

01/09

 

 

Amendment to HB 1377

 

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

AN ACT prohibiting managed care organizations from disqualifying certain physicians as providers.

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

1 New Section; Disqualification of Certain Physicians Prohibited. Amend RSA 420-J by inserting after section 7-b the following new section:

420-J:7-c Disqualification of Certain Physicians Prohibited. A physician who is part of a health carrier’s provider network on December 31, 2000, shall not be disqualified from participating in that network solely because such physician is not certified by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

2000-4223s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill prohibits managed care organizations from disqualifying its provider-network physicians who are part of such network on December 31, 2000 solely on the basis that such physicians are not certified by one of the American Board of Medical Specialties’ approved boards .

 

 

Senate Transportation

April 26, 2000

2000-4252s

01/09

 

 

Amendment to HB 1165-FN-LOCAL

 

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

AN ACT reclassifying certain roads in the towns of Northfield, Tilton, and Waterville Valley, authorizing a certain district to issue bonds and notes and authorizing an overlay.

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

1 Reclassifications. The following class II highways shall be reclassified as Class V highways:

I. Summer Street in the town of Northfield beginning at the intersection with Route 132 northerly for a distance of 0.68 miles to the class V portion at the intersection with Bay Street.

II. Autumn Drive in the town of Tilton beginning at the intersection with Lancaster Hill Road northerly for a distance of 0.67 miles to the Sanbornton town line.

III. NH Route 49 in the town of Waterville Valley beginning at the intersection with Tripoli Road northerly for a distance of 1.36 miles to the end of existing NH Route 49.

2 Applicability. Section 1 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage or 60 days after completion of the reconstruction to be performed by the department of transportation, whichever is later; provided, however, that no reclassification provided for in section 1 of this act shall be effective until such time as the local legislative body of the corresponding municipality has voted to accept responsibility for the additional costs incurred by the reclassification of the road, consistent with part 1, article 28-a of the New Hampshire constitution. The corresponding municipality is hereby authorized to hold a special meeting without prior judicial authorization for the purposes of this section.

3 Authorization of Issuance of Bonds or Notes to Address General Fund Deficit. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, Waterville Estates Village District is hereby authorized to issue up to $450,000 in general obligation bonds or notes under and in compliance with the provisions of RSA 33 for the purpose of raising money to address the district’s general fund deficit. Bonds or notes so issued shall mature not later than 5 years from their date of issuance and shall not be counted towards the district’s debt limit under RSA 33:4-a.

4 Special Meeting. Waterville Estates Village District is hereby authorized to hold a special meeting without prior judicial authorization for the sole purpose of authorizing the issuance of the bonds and notes authorized under section 3 of this act.

5 Authorization for Overlay for the Waterville Estates Village District. The property tax assessment for the Waterville Estates Village District may be increased by a sum not exceeding 5 percent more than such assessment to answer any abatements that may be made by the town of Campton against property lying within the district. The governing body of the district shall annually determine the amount of overlay to be assessed, if any, up to 5 percent of the district’s property tax assessment for property located in the town of Campton and shall certify such amount to the department of revenue administration at the time the annual property tax rate is established pursuant to RSA 21-J. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 76:6, the town of Campton may assess a sum not exceeding 5 percent more than the amount of taxes assessed by them exclusive of the Waterville Estates Village District assessment.

6 Effective Date.

I. Section 1 of this act shall take effect as provided in section 2 of this act.

II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.

2000-4252s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill reclassifies certain roads in the towns of Northfield, Tilton, and Waterville Valley.

This bill authorizes the Waterville Estates Village District to issue bonds and notes. This bill also authorizes an overlay for such district.

 

 

 

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE

HB 75, changing the number required for a quorum on the commission for human rights.

Senate Conferees: Senators Cohen, Larsen, Roberge.

House Conferees: Representatives O'Neil, Mercer, Zolla , Murphy.

HB 97, relative to the right to farm.

Senate Conferees: Senators Below, Wheeler, Krueger.

House Conferees: Representatives Babson, K. Marshall, Patten, Phinizy.

HB 228, clarifying permissible political expenditures.

Friday, April 28, 2000, Room 306, LOB, 1:00 p.m.

Senate Conferees: Senators Trombly, Eaton, McCarley.

House Conferees: Representatives Clegg, Horton, Letourneau, Clemons.

HB 553-FN-A, establishing a commission on the status of men.

Wednesday, May 3, 2000, Room 103, LOB, 2:30 p.m.

Senate Conferees: Senators Cohen, Larsen, Brown.

House Conferees: Representatives Sapareto, Zolla, Boyce, Burkush.

HB 1198, establishing a procedure for the 2001 voter checklist verification.

Senate Conferees: Senators Trombly, Disnard, Eaton.

House Conferees: Representatives Clegg, Horton, Stritch, Buckley.

SB 135-FN, relative to water supply land protection grants.

Senate Conferees: Senators Russman, Johnson, Pignatelli.

House Conferees: Representatives Royce, Whalley, Downing, Stone.

SB 143, relative to penalties for incest.

Senate Conferees: Senators Pignatelli, Squires, Brown.

House Conferees: Representatives Welch, Lozeau, Tholl, Knowles.

HEARINGS

 

THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000

· PLEASE NOTE THIS HEARING IS AT 2:00 P.M. OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SESSION

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 103, SH

2:00 p.m. HB 1144-L, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the exemption from property taxes for not-for-profit hospitals.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW ON PENDING LEGISLATION

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2000

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARING HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 12TH.

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

Cancelled HB 1573-FN, (New Title) relative to the funding of the salary of the director of emergency medical services and making an appropriation therefor.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW ON PENDING LEGISLATION

MONDAY, MAY 1, 2000

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 105A, SH

1:30 p.m. SB 472, relative to final authorization of electric rate reduction financing and commission action.

· PLEASE NOTE HB 1335 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 16TH.

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

10:00 a.m. HB 1541-L, relative to the cremation of deceased persons.

10:20 a.m. HB 1571-FN, relative to claims arising from clinical services provided to the department of corrections.

11:30 a.m. HB 1335, requiring hospitals to disclose certain information to the attorney general.

TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2000

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 105A, SH

2:45 p.m. HB 1209, (New Title) relative to the construction and reconstruction of class B and class C dams.

3:00 p.m. HB 1259-FN, establishing a coordinated and comprehensive effort by state agencies for economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy to encourage smart growth.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 1107, (New Title) relative to the duties of the oversight committee on telecommunications concerning telephone utility line use congestion.

1:15 p.m. HB 1145, (New Title) limiting the liability of state certified fire instructors.

1:30 p.m. HB 1203-L, (New Title) relative to the adoption of rules by the commissioner of cultural resources regarding public libraries.

1:45 p.m. HB 1281, relative to disqualification of public utility commissioners.

2:05 p.m. HB 1552-FN-A, establishing a telecommunications development initiative in New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.

2:20 p.m. HB 1606-FN, establishing the governor's commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment.

· PLEASE NOTE INSURANCE COMMITTEE WILL START AT 8:30 A.M.

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

8:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION

9:00 a.m. HB 1183, (New Title) relative to consumer access to providers for the term of the consumer's health benefit plan and relative to the committee studying certain financial arrangements.

9:20 a.m. HB 1189-FN, relative to benefit amounts, fees assessed and the application of the state unemployment compensation law.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW ON ALL PENDING LEGISLATION, TIME PERMITTING

· PLEASE NOTE HB 1506 AND HB 1525 HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 16TH.

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

10:00 a.m. HB 1506, extending the reporting date of the committee studying ambulatory surgical facilities and relative to the threshold limit for certain new health facilities under RSA 151-C.

10:30 a.m. HB 1525, establishing a legislative oversight committee to review the procedures of the health services planning and review board.

1:00 p.m. HB 1579-FN, (New Title) establishing certain penalties for violations of the youth tobacco laws and clarifying a definition under the indoor smoking act.

2:00 p.m. HB 1602-FN, establishing the New Hampshire task force on deafness and hearing loss.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

2:45 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL PENDING LEGISLATION

3:10 p.m. HB 1627, relative to the exchange of certain land in the town of Rindge.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2000

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

8:30 a.m. HB 1521-FN-L, relative to the definition and administration of an adequate education.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL PENDING LEGISLATION

PLEASE NOTE HB 1570-FN WAS RECESSED ON APRIL 19th AND HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS.

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. HB 1236, (New Title) relative to an informed jury.

10:15 a.m. HB1371, (New Title) relative to allocation and distribution of funds for community-based prevention and diversion programs for children and juveniles.

10:30 a.m. HB 1431, relative to protective orders in domestic violence cases.

10:40 a.m. HB 1570-FN, requiring parolees and probationers from other states to comply with the Interstate Compact on Parole in order to be lawfully present in New Hampshire.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW HEARINGS

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 1216, relative to petitions for warrant articles.

1:15 p.m. HB 1294-L, relative to regional planning commissions.

1:30 p.m. HB 1308, relative to nomination paper requirements.

1:45 p.m. HB 1622-L, (New Title) eliminating the requirement that a deputy town clerk have his or her domicile within the town.

2:00 p.m. HB 1210-L, relative to capital reserve funds.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON HB 1531 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING HEARINGS

THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2000

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 1414, (New Title) authorizing the department of environmental services to discuss with other states the use of a regional gasoline containing less or no MTBE, promoting the use of less polluting marine engines by the state and others, extending the reporting date of the committee to study the requirements for usage of MTBE, requiring a certification of understanding by certain municipal electric utilities, and relative to ambient groundwater quality standards.

1:20 p.m. HB 1342, (New Title) directing the department of environmental services to adopt concentration limits for certain compounds in land applied sludge.

1:45 p.m. HB 1418-FN, relative to mercury-containing products.

INSURANCE, Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL PENDING LEGISLATION

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

MONDAY, MAY 8, 2000

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

10:00 a.m. HB 1250, (New Title) allowing an advanced registered nurse practitioner to declare a personal safety emergency and to transfer an inmate for a psychiatric inpatient emergency.

10:30 a.m. HB 1438-FN, relative to transportation of children for involuntary emergency admissions.

11:00 a.m. HB 1463, making technical corrections related to the mental health system and guardianship hearings.

TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2000

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 1467-FN, (New Title) relative to the registration of mail-order pharmacies.

1:20 p.m. HB 1468-FN, relative to the registration of pharmacy technicians.

1:35 p.m. HJR 22, relative to the unintended consequences of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

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

1:00 p.m. HJR 20, urging the United States Congress to fully fund the Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act for HIV victims.

1:30 p.m. HB 1139, establishing a committee to study involuntary emergency admission hearings.

2:00 p.m. HB 1319, extending the reporting date of the committee studying negotiated risk agreements and requiring the department of health and human services to conduct a study.

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2000

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 28TH.

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

11:00 a.m. HB 1573-FN, (New Title) relative to the funding of the salary of the director of emergency medical services and making an appropriation therefor.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW ON PENDING LEGISLATION

 

MEETINGS

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2000

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

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MAY 1, 2000

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

10:00 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. Regular Meeting

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

11:30 a.m.-1:00p.m. Regular Meeting

SEED STERILIZATION OR "TERMINATOR" TECHNOLOGY (HB 291, Chapter 282, Laws of 1999) Room 303, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

LAND USE MANAGEMENT AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION (HB 288, Chapter 23, Laws of 1999) Room 302, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH CONSERVATION NUMBER PLATE ADVISORY (RSA 261:97-D) Room 203, LOB

4:00 p.m. Meeting to discuss adding $5 to the cost of the Conservation Plate

JOINT HEALTH COUNCIL (RSA 326-B:12) NH Board of Nursing, Room 17, 78 Regional Dr. Bldg. 2, Concord, NH

5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Wolfeboro Public Library PO Box 710 259 S. Main Street Wolfeboro, NH - Wolfeboro 12358 NH Route 28/ NH Route 109 (Center St.) Bridge #112/110 over Smith River

7:00 p.m. Public Hearing

TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2000

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 Grafton Fire Station US Route $ Grafton, NH - Grafton 12803 Sargent Hill Rd over Smith River

7:00 p.m. Combined Public/Officials

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2000

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

9:30 a.m. Audit: State of the New Hampshire State Treasury Audit Report For the Year Ended June 30, 1999

THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2000

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Londonderry town office Nashua Rd Londonderry, NH - Salem-Manchester 10418C I-93 Widening

6:00 p.m. Advisory Task Force Meeting

FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2000

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

9:00-10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

TAX EQUITY AND EFFICIENCY COMMISSION (HB 117, Chapter 17:55, Laws of 1999) Room 210-211, LOB

1:30 p.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

LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2) Room 304, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2000

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NHDOT, 1 Hazen Dr. Room 103, Concord, NH - Plaistow 100005 Kinston Rd Bridge over B&M RR

11:00 a.m. Commission Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NHDOT, 1 Hazen Dr. Room 103, Concord, NH - Plaistow - Atkinson 12359 NH Route 121 Bridge over B&M RR and Little River

12:00 p.m. Commission Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000

UPDATING NH LAWS RELATED TO FENCES STUDY (HB 1154, Chapter 62, Laws of 1998) Room 301, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Immediately following Governor & Council Meeting (12:30 + / -) Location to be determined - Governor's Advisory Comm. On Intermodal Transportation

Review and act on Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) and Trans. Enhancement (TE) Projects

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2000

OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB

9:00-11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MAY 15, 2000

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

3:00-4:00p.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2000

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MAY 22, 2000

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting with area agencies

THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2000

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Center of NH Manchester, NH - Second Annual Bike/Ped Conference

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2000

OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB

9:00-11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

1:00 p.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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2000

UPDATING NH LAWS RELATED TO FENCES STUDY (HB 1154, Chapter 62, Laws of 1998) Room 301, LOB

1:00 p.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

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. Regular Meeting

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, NOVEMBER 27, 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. 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

FISCAL NOTES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE:

SB 36, SB 135, SB 176, SB 178, SB 186, SB 219, SB 228, SB 310, SB 389, SB 390, SB 391, SB 392, SB 393, SB 395, SB 397, SB 399, SB 401, SB 402, SB 406, SB 409, SB 410, SB 412, SB 413, SB 414, SB 415, SB 417, SB 421, SB 423, SB 425, SB 429, SB 432, SB 434, SB 435, SB 436, SB 444, SB 447, SB 449, SB 450, SB 458, SB 465,

NOTICES

There are extra copies of the PSNH Proposed Restructuring Settlement as well as the Executive Summary available in the Senate President's office.

Senator Beverly Hollingworth

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TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2000

Members of the Senate are encouraged to purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Banquet on May 2, 2000. Former Senate President David Nixon will receive the Distinguished American Award. Tickets are $35 each and may be purchased from Senator D’Allesandro.

Senator Lou D’Allesandro

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000

The Legislative Tourism Caucus will hold a meeting at the Eagles Nest Restaurant (directly across from State House) from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served courtesy of the New Hampshire International Speedway, the New Hampshire Travel Council and the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association.

"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

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2000

Due to absences April 27th, the Senate photo has once again been rescheduled. We have now rescheduled for May 11th. Please excuse the inconvenience.

Senator Beverly Hollingworth

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TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2000

The New Hampshire Good Roads Association, in cooperation with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation is hosting a Legislative Bus Tour to view various highway and bridge construction projects in Hillsboro, Henniker, Windham and Raymond areas on Tuesday May 16, 2000. Transportation and a luncheon will be provided. Reservations are needed by May 12, 2000! Please contact the New Hampshire Good Roads office at (603)-224-1823.

Senator Ned Gordon

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000

The New Hampshire Women's Lobby is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, May 24th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. Please join us in honoring Rep. Carol Moore, who will be receiving the Women in Leadership Award which has been awarded only four times in the lobby's 20 years. The previous recipients were Rep. Caroline Gross, Sen. Susan McLane, Governor Jeanne Shaheen, and Rep. Elizabeth Hager. Other honored guests will include all past Women's Lobby board chairs and staff. Tickets are $10 for lobby members, and $15 for non-members and are available from the lobby office (224-9105), Senator Wheeler, Representatives Sandy Keans, Fran Potter or Marjorie Smith, or from other lobby members.

Senator Katie Wheeler

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