December 27, 2007
No. 49
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Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS,
AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008 AT 10:00 A.M.
LAID ON THE TABLE
CACR 19, relating to funding of public education. Providing that the legislature shall define standards for education, determine the level of state funding thereof, establish standards of accountability, and allocate state funds in a manner that mitigates disparities in educational opportunity and fiscal capacity, provided that every school district receives a reasonable share of the state funds on a per pupil basis. 6/14/07, pending motion No Recommendation, Judiciary, SJ 23, pg. 684
SB 89, authorizing the Holden School of Nursing to confer degrees. 2/22/07, pending motion ITL, Education, SJ 6, pg. 80
SB 96, extending the veterans' property tax credit to all honorably discharged veterans. 3/15/07, pending motion ITL, Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 8, pg. 112-113
SB 110, relative
to the ban on the sale and use of lead fishing jigs. 2/8/07, pending motion ITL, Wildlife, Fish and Game, SJ 3, pg. 39
SB 112, relative to recommendations of marital masters. 4/12/07, pending motion Ordering to Third Reading, Judiciary, SJ 12, pg. 288
SB 120, establishing a commission to study the removal of thimerosal from vaccines. 3/29/07, pending motion ITL, Health and Human Services, SJ 10, pg. 201
SB 151, relative to drug nuisance abatement. 4/5/07, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 11, pg. 249
SB 181-FN-A-L, adding a fee to motor vehicle fines for use by municipalities. 3/22/07, pending motion Committee Amendment (0528s), Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 9, pg. 175
SB 203, relative to the use of the English language in writs and other court documents. 4/5/07, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 11, pg. 250
SB 218, relative to notice of sale requirements for manufactured housing parks. 4/5/07, pending motion ITL, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, SJ 11, pg. 218
SB 225-FN-A-L, relative
to allowing video gaming in Coos county, building casinos in
SB 227-FN, authorizing land and community heritage investment program donations accompanying motor vehicle registrations. 4/5/07, pending motion OTP, Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 11, pg. 247
SB 249-FN, establishing
a new position and relative to the realignment of functions in the department
of corrections. 3/22/07, pending motion
Committee Amendment (0734s), Executive Departments and Administration, SJ 9,
pg. 153
SCR 1, declaring
a state of emergency in the town of
HB 51, permitting adoption by 2 unmarried adults in a familial relationship. 6/7/07, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 21, pg. 648
HB 88, establishing
a committee to study single payer health care. 4/26/07, pending motion OTP, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection,
SJ 14, pg. 320
HB 146, relative
to nicknames on ballots. 4/18/07,
pending motion Committee Amendment (1164s), Election Law and Internal Affairs,
SJ 13, pg. 312
HB 203, relative
to protections for temporary workers. 6/6/07,
pending motion Committee Amendment (1953s), Commerce, Labor and Consumer
Protection, SJ 20, pg. 485
HB 239-FN-A, appropriating
funds to the barn preservation fund matching grants program. 5/24/07, pending motion Committee
Amendment (1665s), Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 18, pg. 412
HB 244, (New
Title) repealing a certain provision of law regarding advance directives and
mentally incompetent or developmentally disabled persons. 5/10/07, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 16, pg. 362
HB 263-FN, relative
to health insurance riders. 5/24/07,
pending motion Committee Amendment (1655s), Commerce, Labor and Consumer
Protection, SJ 18, pg. 401
HB 504-FN, relative to registration requirements for certain criminal offenders under age 21. 5/24/07, pending motion No Recommendation, Judiciary, SJ 18, pg. 432
HB 513, establishing
a housing commission. 5/3/07, pending
motion Committee Amendment (1324s), Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 15, pg.
332
HB 523, (New Title) relative to lobbyist registration and statements, and regulation of volunteer public service. 5/17/07, pending motion Floor Amendment (1664s), Election Law and Internal Affairs, SJ 17, pg. 374
HB 638-FN, relative
to lease agreements entered into by the department of transportation. 4/26/07, pending motion Ought to Pass with
Amendment, Finance, SJ 14, pg. 325
HB 749, changing
the position of forensic toxicologist within the department of safety from an
unclassified to a classified position. 5/24/07,
pending motion OTP, Finance, SJ 18, pg. 423
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SENATE RULE 29
The new language is bold, italicized, and
underlined
Amend Senate Rule 29 by replacing with the following:
29.
The standing committees of the Senate shall be as follows: the Committee on
Capital Budget, the Committee on Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, the
Committee on Education, the Committee on Election Law and Internal Affairs, the
Committee on Energy, Environment and Economic Development, the Committee on
Executive Departments and Administration, the Committee on Finance, the
Committee on Health and Human Services, the Committee on Judiciary, the
Committee on Public and Municipal Affairs, the Committee on Rules and Enrolled
Bills, the Committee on Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, the
Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SENATE RULE 48
Amendment to Senate Rule 48
Amend Senate Rule 48 by replacing with the following:
48. Deadlines:
(a) Monday, September 10, 2007 – First day to file legislation for 2008 Session
(b) The Office of Legislative Services shall not draft a Senate Bill or Resolution, unless a request by a member for drafting with complete information has been received not later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2007, for the 2008 Session
(c) The last day to sign-off legislation for the above filing period shall be Wednesday, November 21, 2007, at 12:00 p.m.
(d) The last day to sign-off legislation for a Senate Bill recommended by a Study Committee or Commission created by a Senate Bill shall be no later than 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2008
(e) Thursday, March 06, 2008 - Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all Senate money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b)
(f) Thursday, March 20, 2008 - CROSSOVER – Last Day to ACT on all remaining Senate Bills
(g) Thursday, May 1, 2008 - Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all House money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b)
(h) Thursday, May 15, 2008 – Last Day to ACT on all remaining House bills
(i) Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - Last day to FORM Committees of Conference
(j) Friday, May 30, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. - Last day to SIGN Committee of Conference Reports
(k) Thursday, June 5, 2008 - Last day to ACT on Committee of Conference Reports
REPORTS
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
HB 232, (New Title) relative to retaliatory rent increases and mediation of manufactured housing park disputes.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-0
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
HB 254, relative to mandatory employer meetings about political and religious beliefs, including beliefs about joining a union.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-0
Senator DeVries for the committee.
HB 281, relative to the cancellation of buying club memberships.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-0
Senator Gottesman for the committee.
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS
SB 248, relative to ethical standards for volunteers in the executive branch.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HB 367, relative to incompatible offices.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HB 715, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the state heritage collections committee and the joint legislative historical committee.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HCR 6, urging Congress to prevent the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement superhighway system.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-0
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
HCR 8, urging
Congress to rename the
Interim Study, Vote 4-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 174-FN-A-L, establishing the northern counties development authority and making an appropriation therefor.
Interim Study, Vote 6-0
Senator Hassan for the committee.
SB 177, relative to orders of reparation by the public utilities commission.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 196, establishing the position of director of climate change in the office of energy and planning.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
HB 392, relative to the use of property held by the state of New Hampshire under an easement specifying low impact recreational use only.
Interim Study, Vote 6-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 142, relative to the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons by the real estate commission.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SB 156, relative to public health regions and regional public health councils.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
HB 867-FN-L, relative to parent liability for court-ordered services in juvenile proceedings.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Kenney for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 48, relative to removal of appointed highway agents from office.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Barnes for the committee.
SB 49, relative to the authority of highway agents.
Interim Study, Vote 5-1
Senator Barnes for the committee.
SB 190, establishing a committee to study municipal regulation of private motor sports clubs.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0
Senator Barnes for the committee.
HB 63, (New Title) relative to conflicts of interest involving county officers and employees.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Hassan for the committee.
HB 115, relative to the procedure for counties to apply for, accept, and expend federal, state, or other grants.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0
Senator Hassan for the committee.
HB 456, (New Title) limiting liability for town health officers and overseers of public welfare when acting in the course of their official duties.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator DeVries for the committee.
HB 692, (New Title) allowing certain municipalities in economically depressed counties to adopt a property tax exemption for industrial construction.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Hassan for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
SB 103-FN-L, relative to the limited betterment assessments on Class VI and private roads.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 211-FN-A, establishing a veterans' programs number plate trust fund and a special veterans' programs license plate, to support state veterans' programs.
Interim Study, Vote 5-0
Senator DeVries for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Sen. Cilley, Dist. 6
November 19, 2007
2007-2666s
06/09
Amendment to SB 103-FN-LOCAL
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to generate and evaluate solutions for maintaining emergency access on class VI and private roads.
2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
3 Duties. The committee shall generate and evaluate solutions for maintaining emergency access on class VI and private roads to ensure the safety of citizens without incurring additional costs.
4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2008.
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2007-2666s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a committee to generate and evaluate solutions for maintaining access on class VI and private roads.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
October 29, 2007
2007-2579s
10/04
Amendment to SB 142
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Real Estate Practice Act; Criminal Records Check. Amend RSA 331-A:10-a, I to read as follows:
I. All applicants for a new salesperson or broker license shall submit to the New Hampshire department of safety, division of state police, a notarized criminal record release authorization form, along with the appropriate fee, prior to submitting an application for a real estate license. In addition, the applicant shall submit to the commission a criminal record report from any other jurisdiction in which the applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense.
2 Qualifications for Licensure. Amend RSA 331-A:10, II(c)(1) to read as follows:
(c)(1) Has been employed full time by an active
principal broker for at least one year [in this state] within 5 years of
the date of application; or
3 Supervision; Branch Offices. Amend RSA 331-A:16, I to read as follows:
I. Every real
estate office or real estate branch office, whether operated as a corporation,
partnership or sole proprietorship, shall be directed, supervised and managed
by a licensed real estate broker. The
principal broker shall submit to the commission a branch office [registration]
application
form prior to the opening of any branch office.
The principal broker shall designate a managing broker for each branch
office the principal broker opens. The
principal broker shall notify the commission when any licensee associated with
the principal broker transfers from one branch office to another branch office
within the same association.
4 Supervision of Real Estate Offices; Branch Offices. Amend RSA 331-A:16, IV to read as follows:
IV.(a) All
advertisements by [an associate] a broker or salesperson shall
include the [associate] broker's or salesperson's legal name or
reasonable derivative thereof and the regular business name of the firm or the
principal broker's name when licensed under an individual principal broker license. The firm or principal broker's name, within
the advertisement, shall be clearly identifiable. This requirement shall apply to all
categories of advertising including all publications, radio or television
broadcasts, all electronic media including electronic mail and the Internet,
business stationery, business and legal forms and documents, and signs and
billboards.
(b) Any
advertising which contains a home telephone number, cell-phone number, beeper
or pager number, home fax number, or electronic mail address of an individual
salesperson or [associate] broker, or a team of such licensees, shall
also include the name and telephone number of the [employing] individual
principal broker or brokerage firm through which the advertising
licensees operate. All such advertising
shall contain language clearly identifying each number
included in the advertising.
5 License Amendments; Trade Name. Amend RSA 331-A:17, II to read as follows:
II. A real estate
principal broker who proposes to use a registered trade name in connection with
a [business principal] firm broker license or [the]
individual principal broker license shall state that fact on an amendment form,
and submit the form along with the appropriate fee, the [business] firm
broker license or individual principal broker license to be amended,
and a trade name registration form. The [business]
firm
broker license or individual principal broker license shall be amended
to include the trade name.
6 License Amendments; Terminations. Amend RSA 331-A:17, IV to read as follows:
IV. The license of
a real estate salesperson or associate broker shall be retained at all times by
the principal broker and whenever a licensed salesperson or associate broker
changes his or her affiliation from one licensed principal broker to another or
ceases to represent the principal broker, the principal broker shall notify the
commission in writing of the termination.
Such notice shall be accompanied by the salesperson’s or associate
broker’s license. Failure of any
principal broker to notify the commission of such salesperson’s or associate
broker’s termination within [10] 5 days after the termination of the
salesperson or associate broker shall be grounds to discipline the principal
broker.
7 Denial of Reciprocity. Amend RSA 331-A:23 to read as follows:
331-A:23 Denial of
Reciprocity. No [nonresident] broker
or salesperson applicant whose license as a broker or salesperson is
under revocation or suspension in another state shall be granted a license as a
broker or salesperson in this state; and, if already granted a [nonresident]
license through reciprocity, it may be revoked or suspended as provided
under this chapter upon proof of the other state’s action.
8 Rulemaking; Continuing Education. Amend RSA 331-A:25, IX to read as follows:
IX. A minimum of a
3-hour core course of continuing education for active and inactive license
renewal, and an additional [6] 9 elective hours of continuing
education for active license renewals.
9 Prohibited Conduct. Amend RSA 331-A:26, I to read as follows:
I. Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment.
10 Prohibited Conduct. Amend RSA 331-A:26, X to read as follows:
X. [Advertising
in any manner without stating the broker's legal name as licensed or reasonable
derivative thereof, and] In the case of a salesperson or [associate]
broker, advertising in any manner without stating the name of the individual
principal broker when licensed under an individual principal
broker license or business name as licensed for whom or under whom the
salesperson or [associate] broker operates.
11 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Sen. Reynolds, Dist. 2
Sen. Cilley, Dist. 6
October 12, 2007
2007-2499s
06/09
Amendment to SB 177
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to orders of reparation by the public utilities commission and penalties against public utilities.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Reparations. Amend RSA 365:29 to read as follows:
365:29 Orders for
Reparation. [Whenever] On
its own initiative or whenever a petition or complaint has been [made
to] filed with the commission covering any rate, fare, charge,
or price demanded and collected by any public utility, and the commission has
found, after hearing and investigation, that an illegal or unjustly
discriminatory rate, fare, charge, or price has been collected for any
service, the commission may order the public utility which has collected the
same to make due reparation to the person who has paid the same, with interest
from the date of the payment. Such order
for reparation shall cover only payments made within 2 years before the date of
the
commission’s notice of hearing or the filing of the petition for
reparation.
2 Penalty Against Utility. Amend RSA 365:41 to read as follows:
365:41 Penalty Against
Utility. Any public utility which shall
violate any provisions of this title, or fails, omits or neglects to obey,
observe or comply with any order, direction or requirement of the commission,
shall be subject to a civil penalty, as determined by the commission, not to
exceed [$25,000] $250,000 or 2.5 percent of the annual gross
revenue that the utility received from sales in the state, which ever is
lower. Such penalties shall be applied
to the benefit of the utility’s ratepayers, or otherwise in the public
interest, as determined by the commission. No portion of any fine, nor any costs
associated with an administrative or court proceeding which results in a fine
pursuant to this section, shall be considered by the commission in fixing any
temporary, permanent, or emergency rates or charges of such utility.
3 Penalty Against Agent. Amend RSA 365:42 to read as follows:
365:42 Penalty Against
Agent. Every officer and agent of any
such public utility who shall wilfully violate, or who procures, aids, or abets
any violation of this title, or who wilfully fails to obey, observe, and comply
with any order of the commission, or procures, aids or abets any such public
utility in its failure to obey, observe, and comply with any such order or
provision, shall be subject to a civil penalty, as determined by the commission,
not to exceed [$10,000] $100,000 for each violation, [or
for each day of a continuing violation].
Such penalties shall be distributed to the benefit of the utility’s
ratepayers, or otherwise in the public interest, as determined by the
commission.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2007-2499s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires penalties against public utilities or their agents to be distributed in the public interest.
Public and Municipal Affairs
October 15, 2007
2007-2495s
08/09
Amendment to HB 456
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT limiting liability for municipal health officers when acting in the course of their official duties.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Health Officers and Overseers of Public Welfare; Liability. Amend RSA 31:104 to read as follows:
31:104 Liability of
Municipal Executives. Notwithstanding
any provisions of law to the contrary, no member of the governing board of any
municipal corporation or political subdivision[;], no member of any other
board, commission, or bureau of any municipal corporation or political
subdivision created or existing pursuant to a statute or charter, and no chief
executive officer of such municipal corporation or political subdivision,
including but not limited to city councilors and aldermen, selectmen, county
convention members, members of boards of adjustment, members of planning
boards, school board members, mayors, city managers, town managers, county
commissioners, regional planning commissioners, municipal health officers,
and school superintendents shall be held liable for civil damages for any vote,
resolution, or decision made by said person acting in his or
her official capacity in good faith and within the scope of his or
her authority.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2008.
2007-2495s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill limits liability for municipal health officers when acting in the course of their official duties.
Sen. Hassan, Dist. 23
December 12, 2007
2008-0009s
01/10
Amendment to HB 692
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to workers’ compensation.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Workers’ Compensation; Exclusion. Amend RSA 281-A:18-a, I to read as follows:
I. Any corporation
or limited liability company may elect to exclude up to 3 executive officers or
members from the compulsive coverage requirements under this chapter[;
provided, that such exclusion shall not apply to any individual, regardless of
status or title within a corporation or limited liability company, who is
actively engaged in on-site work on any construction site within the state of
New Hampshire].
2 Certification of Current Workers’ Compensation Coverage Required. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 228:4-b, I to read as follows:
I. Prior to any work being done by an individual contractor on any state transportation project carried out under this subdivision, such contractor, including all subcontractors and independent contractors, working on a highway, bridge, or other construction, reconstruction, alteration, or maintenance project, excluding routine maintenance operations conducted utilizing the contract rental agreement process, funded by the department shall provide to the commissioner of transportation:
3 Workers’ Compensation; Policy Cancellation and Return of Premium.
I. Insurance coverage on up to 3 executive officers or members of a corporation or limited liability company purchased solely to meet the requirements of RSA 281-A:18-a, I, as amended by 2007, 323:1 and which became effective September 14, 2007, may be cancelled or removed at the request of the insured.
II. Insurers returning premium pursuant to the cancellation or removal of coverage under paragraph I shall calculate the return premium amount using, at a minimum, a pro-rata methodology. Such a methodology shall result in a return premium no less than an amount which fully reflects that unexpired portion of the full term policy premium for which no insurance coverage will be provided. Insurers shall not calculate the return premium amount using any methodology which “short-rates” or otherwise penalizes the insured.
III. As a condition of cancellation or removal of coverage, the insurer may require the insured to provide a “loss-free” letter, which indicates:
(a) The names of any person or persons being excluded from coverage.
(b) The date coverage is to cease.
(c) An attestation that any person or persons to be excluded are not aware of any injuries or other claims that have occurred during the term of coverage and which have not yet been reported to the insurer.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2008-0009s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
II. Excludes persons performing routine maintenance operations on certain state projects from the requirement of providing certification of current workers’ compensation coverage.
III. Authorizes certain insureds who purchased workers’ compensation insurance coverage to comply with the requirements of 2007, 323:1 to request that insurers return a portion of the policy premium.
2007 BILLS RE-REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
EDUCATION
HB 304, relative to the criteria under which guardianship over a minor is granted.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HB 460, relative to conservation restrictions to protect public water supplies.
SB 158, relative to review of activities affecting surface waters.
SB 259, establishing state appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 205-FN, eliminating an exception to state reimbursement for drug testing for racing dogs and horses.
SB 210-FN, relative to transferring regulation of fuel gas fitters to the board of licensing and regulation of plumbers, and making certain changes to the regulation of plumbers.
SB 212-FN, relative to the regulation of home inspectors.
FINANCE
SB 79-FN-A, relative to court security and court security officers.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SB 114-FN, relative
to licensed acute care hospitals.
SB 163-FN, relative to housing assistance for families in the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.
JUDICIARY
CACR 20, relating
to funding of public education. Providing that the local political subdivision
shall provide public education and determine curriculum and the amount of
funding thereof, and the legislature shall have the authority to make
reasonable determinations as to public education, provide supplemental funding,
and determine the amount and allocation of such state funds.
HB 463, relative to the awarding parental rights and responsibilities to a stepparent or grandparent.
HB 539-FN, relative to manslaughter.
SB 90-FN, relative to the penalty for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
SB 121, relative to preventing strategic lawsuits against public participation.
SB 165-FN, relative to informing physicians of results of the screening panels for medical injury claims.
SB 240-FN, establishing contractual cohabitation and extending certain rights to parties to a contractual cohabitation.
SB 250-FN, relative to damages awarded to a prisoner resulting from prison conditions litigation.
SB 264, relative to filing liens on personal and real property to recover uncollected small claims judgments.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
HB 379, relative to the adoption, revision, and amendment of municipal charters.
HB 380, relative to the forms of government under town charters.
SB 62-FN, relative to penalties for violations of the state building code.
SB 199, relative to the assessment of property subject to a housing subsidy restriction.
SB 257-FN, relative to penalties for life safety code violations under municipal housing standards.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
HB 754-FN, repealing the law relative to the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority.
WAYS AND MEANS
HB 351, clarifying that the definition of "overseas business organization" includes all foreign incorporated business organizations and all 80/20 business organizations, and redefining "business activity" for purposes of the business profits tax.
HEARINGS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Foster (C), Sen. Gottesman (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Clegg, Sen. Letourneau
HEARING WILL COMMENCE
AT 1:00 P.M. OR 30 MINUTES AFTER CLOSE OF SESSION. SECOND HEARINGS TO ALLOW NEW
INFORMATION NOT PRESENTED EARLIER
1:00 p.m. SB 90-FN, relative to the penalty for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
1:15 p.m. SB 121, relative to preventing strategic lawsuits against public participation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Foster (C), Sen. Gottesman (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Clegg, Sen. Letourneau
1:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
HB 463, relative to the awarding parental rights and responsibilities to a stepparent or grandparent.
SB 90-FN, relative to the penalty for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
SB 121, relative to
preventing strategic lawsuits against public participation.
SB 264, relative to filing liens on personal and real property to recover uncollected small claims judgments.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008
EDUCATION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Estabrook (C), Sen. Foster (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
HB 304, relative to the criteria under which guardianship over a minor is granted.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH
Sen. Estabrook (C), Sen. Sgambati (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Janeway, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Kenney
2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
SB 114-FN, relative to licensed acute care hospitals.
SB163-FN, relative to housing assistance for families in the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN
10:00 a.m. Bureau of Developmental Services Regular Meeting
105
Pleasant
MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP
A
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Subcommittee work session on corrections
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
10:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COSTING AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (RSA 193-E:2-d)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)
1:30 p.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
STATE VETERANS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 115-A:2, VI)
5:00 p.m. NH National Guard Regular Meeting
Joint Force Headquarters
Regional Drive
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2008
COMPREHENSIVE CANCER PLAN OVERSIGHT BOARD (RSA 126-A:65)
4:30 p.m. Foundation for Healthy Regular Meeting
Communities
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2008
STATE PARK SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 216-A:3-k)
9:00 a.m. Department of Resources Regular Meeting
And Economic Development
COMMISSION TO STUDY
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS POLICIES AND STANDARDS IN
10:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
1:30 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
COUNCIL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P:1)
9:30 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Complaint Hearing
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COSTING AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (RSA 193-E:2-d)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Subcommittee Meeting
Revenue Administration
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
2:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008
PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES COUNCIL (HB 491, Chapter 250:2, Laws of 2007)
2:00 p.m. Department of Health & Regular Meeting
Human Services
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 12-A:30)
9:00 a.m. International Trade Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3)
9:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 204, LOB Regular Meeting
friday, january 25, 2008
WORKERS COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COSTING AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (RSA 193-E:2-d)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COSTING AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (RSA 193-E:2-d)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
tuesday, january 29, 2008
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN
9:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
monday, february 11, 2008
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
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ENROLLED BILL
AMENDMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR 2007 BILLS.
SENATE BILLS: 41,
52, 66, 75, 82, 92, 93, 118, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 152, 162, 176, 192, 197,
204, 206, 213, 217, 223, 226, 231, 235, 237, 260
HOUSE BILLS: 2, 25, 44, 46, 54, 87, 103, 134, 140, 153, 205, 216, 219, 220, 252, 256, 286, 292, 306, 361, 365, 383, 406, 407, 427, 468, 472, 488, 495, 498, 499, 517, 536, 583, 590, 611, 623, 659, 661, 664, 689, 722, 727, 743, 782, 790, 822, 826, 828, 846, 862, 873, 889, 895, 918, 921, 927
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FISCAL NOTE ADDITIONS
AND UPDATES HAVE BEEN AMENDED TO THE BILLS ON THE WEB SITE AND ARE AVAILABLE IN
THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR THE FOLLOWING 2007 BILLS.
SENATE BILLS: 35,
47, 55, 65, 67, 68, 74, 75, 76, 82, 90, 92, 93, 98, 101, 103, 113, 117, 122, 126,
128, 129, 133, 134, 137, 138, 145, 146, 148, 163, 166, 168, 169, 172, 176, 178,
179, 183, 184, 186, 191, 197, 200, 204, 205, 206, 210, 213, 217, 219, 223, 224,
225, 226, 232, 233, 235, 240, 242, 243, 249, 255,
257, 260, 263
HOUSE BILLS: 2,
25, 43, 46, 64, 95, 118, 228, 239, 243, 256, 272, 273, 417, 426, 440, 451, 471,
488, 523, 547, 553, 568, 590, 608, 629, 653, 657, 661, 663, 664, 718, 727, 733,
749, 755, 790, 791, 826, 828, 857, 873, 876, 895, 907, 927
NOTICES
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE
Required Disclosure Filings
Copies of two financial disclosure forms have recently been provided to each Senator. The first form is the annual "Financial Disclosure Form," which all legislators and legislative officers are required to complete and file with the Legislative Ethics Committee. Please return your completed form to Rich Lambert in Room 112 of the State House no later than January 31, 2008.
The second form is the "
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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The standard mileage rate for transportation expenses for 2008 has been set by the Internal Revenue Service at 50.5 cents per mile.
The mileage reimbursement rate for State Legislators who elect the Federal Mileage Reimbursement Rate increases from 48.5 (forty-eight and one-half cents) to 50.5 (fifty and one-half cents) per mile for all miles incurred on or after January 1, 2008.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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Disability Resource for Legislators and Senators
Many of you may know Carol Nadeau, Executive Director of the
Governor’s Commission on Disability. Carol will be at the State House/LOB on
Wednesdays (after January 1, 2008) throughout this legislative session as a
resource/consultant to Legislators and Senators on a variety of
disability-related issues. With more than 28 years of experience working for
the Commission, Carol has a wealth of information about disability services,
programs, laws, organizations, etc. in
Senator Lou D’Allesandro
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008
As we approach the holidays it is a good time to remind ourselves of how fortunate we are to represent the people of this good state. As you know, hunger does not take a holiday and the shelves at the New Hampshire Food Bank will be seriously depleted. The NH Food Bank provides assistance to 350 agencies in all 10 counties. On January 2nd, 2008, our first day back from recess, please consider bringing canned goods and non-perishables to the bins in the Hall of Flags or Room 122, SH. If you prefer to make a monetary contribution, envelopes will be available in the Senate Ante Room. Every $1 donated helps provide 4 meals to NH folks in need. Thank you for your anticipated effort.
Senator Betsi DeVries
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008
All Representatives, Senators and staff are invited to a
Welcome Back Reception on Wednesday, January 2, 2008. It will be hosted by Sheehan Phinney Capitol
Group at The Capitol Grille on
Sylvia B. Larsen, President of the Senate
Senator Theodore L. Gatsas
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008
On Thursday, January 24, 2008, the third annual Public
Health and the
Senator Martha Fuller
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SENATE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 First Session Day for 2008 legislative session
Monday, February 25, 2008 Start of Winter Break
Friday, February 29, 2008 End of Winter Break
VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - JANUARY
State House Visitation Schedule January 2008
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 2008. These listings are to ensure all members be notified in a timely manner of visitors from their district. Our schedule is tightly booked for the remainder of the school year and subject to changes. Please note that if your school is closed or has a delay, that there tour will be rescheduled. Please contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.
Virginia J. Drew. Director Caitlin A. Daniuk, Public Information Administrator
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Jan 4 |
9:00 |
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College/20 |
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Jan 7 |
10:00 |
Swedish Union Officials |
Adult/15 |
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Jan 7 |
11:30/12:45 SH/SC |
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4/75 |
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Jan 8 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
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4/100 |
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Jan 9 |
11:30 |
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4/23 |
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Jan 10 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
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4/100 |
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Jan 11 |
10:00 |
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HS/13 |
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Jan 14 |
10:00/11:40 SH/SC |
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4/44 |
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Jan 15 |
11:00 |
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4/35 |
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Jan 16 |
10:00 |
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4/25 |
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Jan 16 |
2:00 |
Hillcrest Terrace – |
Adult/12 |
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Jan 17 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/76 |
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Jan 17 |
11:30 |
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4/6 |
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Jan 18 |
10:00/11:40 SH/SC |
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4/66 |
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Jan 22 |
2:00 |
Legislator Tour |
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Jan 23 |
9:30 |
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4/20 |
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Jan 24 |
9:00/10:30 SH/HM |
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4/100 |
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Jan 24 |
1:00 |
Circle of Life (Senior group) |
Adults/10 |
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Jan 24 |
2:00 |
Legislator Tour |
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Jan 25 |
10:00/11:15 SH/SC |
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5/49 |
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Jan 25 |
10:00 |
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HS/12 |
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Jan 28 |
10:30/11:45 SH/SC |
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4/60 |
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Jan 29 |
9:30 |
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4/50 |
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Jan 30 |
9:30 |
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4/50 |
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Jan 31 |
9:30 |
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4/50 |