March 13, 2008
No. 11
STATE OF
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Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS,
AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008 AT 10:30 A.M.
LAID ON THE TABLE
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. 1/17/08, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 2, pg. 60
CACR 31, relating to the funding of public education. Providing that the legislature shall make a reasonable determination of the content, extent, funding, which shall include targeting, and delivery of public education. 2/21/08, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 7, pg. 152
CACR 32, relating to local public education. Providing that the local political subdivision responsible for public education shall have the power to determine curriculum, set standards, and determine funding, and that the legislature may provide supplemental funding. 2/21/08, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 7, pg. 153
CACR 33, relating to funding a 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. 2/21/08, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 7, pg. 153
SB 163-FN, relative to housing assistance for families in the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. 1/17/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0054s), Health and Human Services, SJ 2, pg. 59
SB 248, relative
to ethical standards for volunteers in the executive branch. 1/2/08, pending motion ITL, Election Law
and Internal Affairs, SJ 1, pg. 16
SB 306-FN, relative
to allowing video gaming in Coos county, building a casino in
SB 307-FN-L, exempting Purple Heart plate recipients from number plate and registration fees. 3/13/08, pending motion OTP, Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 323-FN, relative to terms of release and notice of hearings in the parole of prisoners. 2/14/08, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 6, pg. 133
SB 330-FN, relative to video lottery machines at certain pari-mutuel facilities. 3/13/08, pending motion ITL, Ways and Means, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 342-FN-L, establishing a mechanism for expediting relief from municipal actions which deny, impede, or delay qualified proposals for workforce housing. 3/13/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0818s), Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 348-FN, relative to the certification of forensic counselors by the board of forensic counselors. 3/13/08, pending motion Interim Study, Executive Departments and Administration, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 384, relative to the repair of septic systems prior to the sale of waterfront property. 3/13/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0798s), Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 393, allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice. 2/14/08, pending motion ITL, Executive Departments and Administration, SJ 6, pg. 131
SB 412, establishing the office of technology development and telecommunications planning and the position of director of telecommunications in the department of resources and economic development. 3/13/08, pending motion OTP, Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 421-L, requiring municipal land use regulation to provide reasonable opportunities for the creation of workforce housing. 3/13/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0523s), Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 424, relative to prohibiting ATV and trail bike use on state-owned rail trails acquired using federal funds. 3/13/08, pending motion ITL, Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 427, requiring hospitals to report on their standards and criteria for organ donations and transplants. 2/14/08, pending motion ITL, Health and Human Services, SJ 6, pg. 132
SB 438, relative
to contractor accountability and disclosure in the public works construction
procurement process. 3/6/08 pending
motion Committee Amendment (0751s), Executive Departments and Administration,
SJ 8, pg. 179
SB 441, relative to collective bargaining by judicial employees. 3/6/08 pending motion OTP, Executive Departments and Administration, SJ 8, pg. 180
SB 456, establishing
a committee to study the impact of the research and development tax credit and
the current cap on the credit on high technology industries and
SB 469, allowing fish and game license agents to collect an additional convenience fee. 1/23/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0134s), Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, SJ 3, pg. 79
SB 489, establishing a commission to study erecting a fire tower on Copple Crown mountain in Wolfeboro. 3/13/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0825s), Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 491, excluding the value of a view from property tax assessment. 2/14/08, pending motion ITL, Ways and Means, SJ 6, pg. 137
SB 525, establishing the fourth Sunday in May as Emergency Medical Technician Memorial Day. 3/13/08, pending motion Floor Amendment (1023s), Executive Departments and Administration, SJ 8, pg. TBA
HB 456, (New
Title) limiting liability for town health officers and overseers of public
welfare when acting in the course of their official duties. 1/2/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (2495s), Public and Municipal
Affairs, SJ 1, pg. 20
HB 539-FN, relative to manslaughter. 1/17/08, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 2, pg. 61
REPORTS
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS
SB 482, relative to ethical standards for volunteer service in the executive branch.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Burling for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 417, relative to changes to the shoreland protection act.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SCR 10, urging
the
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 449, relative to immunity for emergency services volunteers.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
FINANCE
SB 312-FN, relative to insurance coverage for obesity and morbid obesity.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-2.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
SB 327-FN, relative to compensation for state employees injured in the line of duty.
Ought to Pass, Vote 7-0.
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
SB 329, (New Title) relative to payment of members of screening panels for medical injury claims.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-2.
Senator Janeway for the committee.
SB 331-FN, establishing new positions and realigning functions at the department of corrections.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 7-0.
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
SB 402, relative to large groundwater permitting requirements for wells installed prior to 1998.
Interim Study, Vote 6-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 502-FN, relative to unemployment compensation.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-1.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
SB 512-FN, relative to emergency management powers.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 530-FN-A-L, relative to kindergarten aid.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 7-0.
Senator Larsen for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SB 365, relative to testing for lead toxicity in children 4 years of age or younger.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Janeway for the committee.
SB 450, requiring the New Hampshire Citizens Health Initiative to make an annual report to the general court and to explore the possibility of creating a public insurance commission.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-1.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 527, relative to adult involvement for minors seeking abortions.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-1.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 541, relative to an expedited process for certificate of need review.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
JUDICIARY
SB 302-FN, relative to parental notification.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-2.
Senator Foster for the committee.
SB 379, relative to boating while intoxicated and transporting alcoholic beverages by a minor.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 373, relative
to dental insurance coverage for members of the
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-1.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
SB 414, authorizing special elections to fill vacancies on local boards.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
SB 457, extending the veterans' property tax credit to all honorably discharged veterans.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
SB 462, limiting liability for overseers of public welfare when acting in the course of their official duties.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-1.
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 471, allowing local building codes to add requirements for installation and inspection of heating and ventilation systems.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 474, relative to registers of deeds and reports of county officers.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 542, relative
to a mediated settlement dispute in the town of
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Burling for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
SB 341, prohibiting digital advertising devices on certain highways.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-1.
Senator Clegg for the committee.
SB 358, relative to mooring permits.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
SB 380, relative to petitions for boating rules.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 388, relative to commercial driver license qualifications.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 429, relative to driver education courses in other states.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SB 476, relative to operation of OHRVs on state highways in Coos county.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-2.
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 535, relative to exceptions to highway surveillance prohibitions.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Sen. D’Allesandro, Dist. 20
March 10, 2008
2008-0898s
04/05
Amendment to SB 331-FN
Amend RSA 21-H:4 as inserted by section 2 of the bill by deleting RSA 21-H:4, VII.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 2 with the following:
3 Department of Corrections; Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner. RSA 21-H:6 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
21-H:6 Commissioner and Other Department Officials; Appointment; Term.
I. The commissioner of the department shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the council, and shall serve for a term of 4 years from the date of appointment and until a successor is appointed.
II. The commissioner of the department shall nominate for appointment by the governor, with the consent of the council, an assistant commissioner who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.
III. The commissioner shall nominate for appointment by the governor, with the consent of the council, an inspector general who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.
IV. The commissioner shall nominate for appointment by the governor, with the consent of the council, a director of security and training who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.
V. The
commissioner shall nominate for appointment by the governor, with consent of
the council, each division director and warden of all the
VI. The commissioner of the department shall nominate for appointment by the governor, with the consent of the council, physicians, and dentists who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.
VII. Wardens, physicians, and dentists may be assigned to any correctional facility at the discretion of the commissioner.
4 Department of Corrections; Qualification and Compensation of Certain Officials. Amend RSA 21‑H:7, I to read as follows:
I. The
commissioner [and], assistant commissioner,
inspector general, director of security and training, and the directors of all
divisions of the department shall be qualified to hold such positions
by reason of education and experience.
5 Department of Corrections; Qualification and Compensation of Certain Officials. Amend RSA 21‑H:7, III to read as follows:
III. The salaries of the commissioner, assistant commissioner, inspector general, director of security and training, and the directors of all divisions, and the division directors of the department shall be as specified in RSA 94:1-a.
6 Department of Corrections; Powers and Duties of Commissioner. Amend RSA 21-H:8, II(d) to read as follows:
(d) Delegate
authority to subordinates as the commissioner deems necessary and appropriate,
except that rulemaking authority shall not be delegated. The commissioner shall provide by delegation
for the assistant commissioner, warden, or a division director to
exercise authority in the commissioner’s absence. All such delegations shall be made in
writing, shall be disseminated to all division directors, shall clearly
delineate the authority delegated and the limitations thereto, and shall be
kept on file in the commissioner’s office.
The assistant commissioner shall assume the duties of the commissioner
in the event that the commissioner [is unable for any reason] becomes
incapacitated and is unable to perform such duties.
7 Department of Corrections; Assistant Commissioner. Amend RSA 21-H:8-a to read as follows:
21-H:8-a Assistant
Commissioner; Status in Retirement System.
For purposes of classification under RSA 100-A, the assistant
commissioner, inspector general, and director of security and training of
the department of corrections shall be considered [a] permanent [policeman]
policemen
if [the assistant commissioner was a] such individuals were
permanent police [member] members of group II for at least 10
years prior to appointment [as assistant commissioner] in
their respective positions, and [continues] continue to be certified
as [a] police [officer] officers under RSA 188-F:26 and
188-F:27.
8 Salaries for Unclassified Officers.
I. The salaries for the unclassified positions established in this act shall be determined in accordance with RSA 14:14-c.
II. The positions of inspector general and director of security and training established in this act shall only be staffed if funding is available within the department’s existing budgetary appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2009.
9 Department of Corrections; Transfer Authority. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, and for the biennium ending June 30, 2009, the commissioner of the department of corrections may make transfers within and among class lines to fund the positions of inspector general and director of security and training established in this act.
10 Repeal. RSA 21-H:7, II, relative to qualifications of division directors in the department of corrections, is repealed.
11 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2008.
2008-0898s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Establishes the unclassified positions of inspector general and director of security and training within the department of corrections.
II. Establishes appointment procedures for the inspector general, director of security and training, physicians, and dentists, and permits the commissioner of the department of corrections to assign or reassign wardens, physicians, or dentists to any correctional facility.
III. Is a request of the department of corrections.
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
March 12, 2008
2008-0993s
06/09
Amendment to SB 341
Amend RSA 236:74, III as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
III. Lighting.
(a)
Except as provided in subparagraph (b), advertising devices
located in federal highway or turnpike adjacent areas may be lighted, subject [only]
to such restriction with respect to devices to be erected as may from time to
time be prescribed by the commissioner.
(b)
Advertising devices which contain, include, or are illuminated by any
flashing, intermittent, or moving light or lights are prohibited, except those
giving public service information such as time, date, temperature, weather, public
safety, or similar information.
Sen. Estabrook, Dist. 21
March 11, 2008
2008-0975s
01/09
Amendment to SB 365
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the commission to study childhood lead poisoning
prevention laws, policies, and standards in
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Commission to Study
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Laws, Policies, and Standards in
(a) The efficacy of current laws, regulations, education and certification standards, and clinical protocols including statewide universal screening in reducing the exposure of children to lead hazards.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2008-0975s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill modifies a
duty of the commission to study childhood lead poisoning prevention laws,
policies, and standards in
Public and Municipal Affairs
March 12, 2008
2008-0983s
10/09
Amendment to SB 373
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to definitions for and the application of the civil unions law to the retirement system.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Section; Civil Unions. Amend RSA 100-A by inserting after RSA 100-A:2-a, the following new section:
100-A:2-b Civil Unions.
I. In this chapter, the following additional definitions shall apply:
(a) “Civil union partner” shall mean an individual who is a party to a civil union recognized under RSA 457-A.
(b) “Civil union partner’s acknowledgement” means a written recognition, signed by a member’s civil union partner, of the benefit payment plan selected by the member under the provisions of RSA 100-A:5, , RSA 100-A:6, RSA 100-A:10, or RSA 100-A:19-a, through RSA 100-A:19-h that is filed with the retirement system on a form prescribed by the board of trustees at the time of retirement and when the member elects a change in benefit payment as allowed under RSA 100-A:13.
(c) “Decree of divorce” and “divorce” shall include the dissolution of a civil union pursuant to RSA 457-A:7.
(d) “Married” shall include entered into a civil union recognized under RSA457-A which, as of the relevant date, has not been dissolved pursuant to RSA 457-A:7 or by death.
(e) “Remarriage” shall include establishment of a civil union recognized under RSA 457-A.
(f) “Spousal acknowledgement” shall include a civil union partner’s acknowledgement.
(g) “Spouse” shall include a member’s civil union partner except under RSA 100-A:52, RSA 100-A:52-a, and RSA 100:52-b.
(h) “Surviving spouse” shall include a member’s surviving civil union partner, except under RSA 100-A:52, RSA 100-A:52-a, and RSA 100:52-b.
(i) “Widow” or “widower” shall include a member’s surviving civil union partner.
II. RSA 457-A and this section shall not apply to this chapter to the extent that such application will violate the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or other federal law.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2008-0983s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
The bill adds definitions clarifying the application of RSA 457-A, the civil unions law.
Senate Judiciary
March 11, 2008
2008-0963s
03/04
Amendment to SB 379
Amend RSA 265-A:45, II as inserted by section 4 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
II.
No person operating a boat while under the age of 21 shall, except when
accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or legal age spouse, transport any
liquor or beverage in any part of a boat with an intent to consume such liquor
or beverage. Anyone violating this
paragraph may, following a hearing, have his or her privilege to operate a boat
on the waters of the state suspended for 60 days and may additionally have his
or her license or privilege to drive suspended for 60 days.
Amend the bill by replacing section 6 with the following:
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
March 12, 2008
2008-0990s
03/10
Amendment to SB 380
Amend the bill by replacing sections 1-2 with the following:
1 Operating Restrictions; Petitions. Amend RSA 270:12, I to read as follows:
I. The
commissioner of safety shall, after receiving a petition signed by [25 or
more residents or property owners of each affected town or towns in which a]
200
persons who are either owners of shorefront property on the lake, pond, or
river or citizens of a town bordering the lake, pond,
or river [is located], at least 50 of whom are not owners of
shorefront property, and after notice and hearing, at which it appears
that the public interest requires, adopt rules under RSA 541-A governing
the maximum horsepower of boat engines and outboard motors or prescribe maximum
speed limits for the operation of such boats or outboard motors applicable to
or upon all or any portion of the public waters of this state. The commissioner of safety shall, in like
manner and after notice and hearing, prohibit the use of motorboats and
outboard motors on bodies of public water having an area of 35 acres or less;
provided, that said prohibition shall not be construed as affecting the bodies
of water covered by RSA 270:75[-109] through RSA 270:132. Hearings under this section shall be held in
the vicinity of the body of water under consideration during the months of
June, July, August, and September following the date of the petition.
2 Ski Craft; Petitions. Amend RSA 270:74-a, II to read as follows:
II. Any group of [10
or more residents or property owners of] voters in a town in which
a lake, pond, or river is located may petition the commissioner to prohibit or
restrict the use of ski craft on the lake, pond, or river, or a portion
thereof. Such petition shall be by 200
persons who are either owners of shorefront property on the lake, pond, or
river or citizens of a town bordering the lake, pond, or river, at least 50 of
whom are not owners of shorefront property. Once ski craft have been prohibited or
restricted on a lake, pond, or river, or portion thereof, pursuant to this
section for at least one year such a group of [residents or property owners]
voters
may not petition to allow the use of ski craft on the lake, pond, or river, or
a portion thereof.
2008-0990s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires petitions signed by 200 shorefront property owners or citizens in a town bordering a lake, pond, or river to request department of safety rules restricting the operation of boats or ski craft on a lake, pond, or river.
Public and Municipal Affairs
March 12, 2008
2008-0985s
03/09
Amendment to SB 414
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT authorizing special elections to fill vacancies in elective town offices.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Paragraph; Vacancies in Town Offices. Amend RSA 669:61 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph:
IV. The legislative body of a town may adopt the optional procedure in this paragraph for filling vacancies in elective town offices. If the authorized person or body does not make an appointment to fill the vacancy pursuant to paragraph I within 45 days after at least one legally-qualified person has applied in writing for such appointment, then upon the filing of a petition with the selectmen signed by the number of voters required under RSA 39:3 for the warning of a special town meeting, presented not less than 90 days before the next annual town meeting, the selectmen shall call a special election to fill the vacancy. The special election shall be subject to the provisions of RSA 39:3 and other applicable provisions governing town elections. The person elected at the special election shall serve for a term ending upon the election and qualification of his or her successor. Unless otherwise provided, at the next annual town election, the voters of the town shall elect an officer for the full term provided by law or the balance of an unexpired term provided by law, as the case may be. If the town then refuses or neglects to fill the office, a vacancy shall be deemed again to exist.
2 Filling of Vacancies; Selectmen. Amend RSA 669:63 to read as follows:
669:63 Selectmen. Vacancies in the board of selectmen shall be filled by appointment made by the remaining selectmen. Whenever the selectmen fail to make such appointment, the superior court or any justice thereof, on petition of any citizen of the town, and after such notice as the court shall deem reasonable, may appoint a suitable person to fill the vacancy; provided, however, that if the town has adopted the provisions of RSA 669:61, IV, and a petition thereunder is submitted before the submission of a petition under this section, the provisions of RSA 669:61, IV, shall apply.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2008-0985s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill authorizes towns to hold special elections to fill vacancies in elective town offices when: (1) the town has adopted the special election procedure; (2) the person or body authorized to fill the vacancy does not do so within 45 days of a person applying for appointment to the vacant office; and (3) a sufficient number of voters petition the selectmen for a special election.
Energy, Environment and Economic Development
March 11, 2008
2008-0967s
06/10
Amendment to SB 417
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Paragraphs; Projects Exempt from Permit Requirement. Amend RSA 483-B:5-a by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraphs:
IV-a.
Subject to paragraph IV-b, activities in the protected shoreland shall not
require a permit under this section if:
(a) The activities are specifically identified in
an application that has been the subject of notice by a planning board under RSA 676:4, I(d) or the zoning
board of adjustment prior to July 1, 2007, regardless of whether an approval has been
issued, provided that such application is ultimately approved by the municipal
board or boards having authority over the activities covered by the
application;
(b) The activities are specifically identified in
a building permit application submitted to a municipality prior to July 1,
2007;
(c) A concrete foundation for the primary structure was installed as part of an active project prior to October 1, 2008.
(d) The activities are specifically identified in a variance or redevelopment waiver issued by the department prior to October 1, 2008 under RSA 483-B; unless the approval specifically requires the permittee to obtain a permit under this section if work was not commenced prior to October 1, 2008; or
(e) The activities were specifically approved in
a permit issued under RSA 485-A:17 prior to October 1, 2008, unless the approval specifically requires the permittee to
obtain a permit under this section if work was not commenced prior to October
1, 2008.
IV-b. An exemption shall not be available under paragraph IV-a if:
(a) The applicant proposes changes to the
activities from those that would otherwise be exempt under paragraph IV-a, and
such changes would increase impacts in the natural woodland
buffer established by RSA 483-B:9, V(b)(1); or
(b) The applicable permit, approval, variance, or
redevelopment waiver expires or otherwise lapses prior to the commencement of
work, or is revoked for cause by the issuing authority.
2 Natural Woodland Buffer. Amend RSA 483-B:9, V(b)(2)(A) to read as
follows:
(A) At
least 50 percent of the area outside of the waterfront buffer, exclusive of impervious
surfaces, shall be maintained in an undisturbed state. No chemicals, including pesticides of any
kind, except as allowed under special permit issued by the division of
pesticide control under rules adopted by the pesticide control board under RSA
430:31, IV(b), or fertilizers of any kind except those specified in RSA
483-B:9, II(d), shall be applied. Owners
of lots legally developed prior to [April] October 1, 2008 that do
not comply with this standard are encouraged to, but shall not be required to,
increase the percentage of area maintained in an undisturbed state, except as
required by the department under RSA 483-B:11, II. The percentage of area
maintained in an undisturbed state on nonconforming lots shall not be
decreased.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect April 1, 2008 at 12:01 a.m.
2008-0967s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill adds certain exemptions from the permit requirements of the shoreland protection act.
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
March 12, 2008
2008-0995s
03/10
Amendment to SB 429
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Driver Education; Reciprocity. Amend RSA 263:20 to read as follows:
263:20 Driver Education;
Reciprocity. The provisions of RSA
263:19 shall not prevent the issuance of a driver’s license to any individual
who can produce satisfactory evidence of completion of an equivalent course of
driver education, approved by the issuing state, provided that the [commissioners
of safety and education acting jointly shall determine that such course is
equivalent to New Hampshire’s driver education course and provided that such
course meets or exceeds] driver training curriculum is equal to or
more stringent than New Hampshire’s and that the number of hours of classroom,
behind-the-wheel, and observation instruction provided to the student is equal
to or greater than the state’s minimum standards.
2008-0995s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill eliminates the requirement that the commissioners of
safety and education determine that a driver education course in another state
is equivalent to a
Executive Departments and Administration
March 13, 2008
2008-1006s
06/09
Amendment to SB 449
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the status of emergency services volunteers.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Subparagraph; Definition of Employee. Amend RSA 281-A:2, VII(a) by inserting after subparagraph (7) the following new subparagraph:
(8) Any person who is officially designated by the governing body of a political subdivision as a volunteer in a New Hampshire citizen corps local council program that is organized, recruited, trained, supervised, and has been activated by an authorized political subdivision employee or official acting in his or her capacity as the emergency management director of the political subdivision.
2 Definition of Employee. Amend RSA 281-A:2, VII(b) to read as follows:
(b)
“Employee,” with respect to public employment shall not include any
inmate of a county or state correctional facility who is, under RSA 651,
required or allowed to work or perform services for which no significant
remuneration is provided, any volunteer not covered under RSA 281-A:2, VII(a)(2)
through [(5)] 8, who performs services for which
no significant remuneration is provided, or any participant performing
community service work under a court order or the provisions of a court
diversion program, or any person providing services as part of a residential
placement for individuals with developmental, acquired, or emotional
disabilities. “Employee,” with respect
to public employment, shall include any person participating in a local welfare
work program established under RSA 165:31; however, the local governing body
may vote to make the provisions of this chapter not applicable to local welfare
work program participants through guidelines adopted under RSA 165:1, II.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2009.
2008-1006s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill adds certain emergency services volunteers to the definition of “employee” with respect to public employment.
Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist. 24
March 11, 2008
2008-0964s
01/09
Amendment to SB 450
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT requiring the New Hampshire Citizens Health Initiative to provide an annual summary to the general court.
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Summary Required. The New Hampshire Citizens Health Initiative shall provide an annual summary beginning on November 1, 2008 on the work of the Initiative and any important reports of the findings of the Initiative’s work groups to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the chairpersons of the house commerce and health, human services and elderly affairs committees, and the chairpersons of the senate commerce, labor, and consumer protection and health and human services committees.
2008-0964s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the New Hampshire Citizens Health Initiative to provide an annual summary to the general court.
Public and Municipal Affairs
March 12, 2008
2008-0984s
10/05
Amendment to SB 474
Amend the bill by deleting section 6 and renumbering the original sections 7-14 to read as 6-13, respectively.
Amend the bill by replacing section 8 with the following:
8 Office Hours; Registers of Deeds; Gender Neutral. Amend RSA 478:13 to read as follows:
478:13 Office Hours. Every register shall keep his or her office open daily except Sundays and state holidays. It may be closed on Saturday if not incompatible with public business; provided, however, that the register may keep his or her office open on Saturday mornings in the custody of a single custodian whenever he or she deems it necessary.
Sen. Hassan, Dist. 23
March 11, 2008
2008-0971s
01/09
Amendment to SB 502-FN
Amend the bill by deleting section 6 and renumbering the original section 7 to read as 6.
2008-0971s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Defines “part-time work.”
II. Defines “full-time work.”
III. Allows refusal of acceptance of full-time and part-time work to be considered in unemployment compensation benefit eligibility considerations.
Sen. Sgambati, Dist. 4
February 21, 2008
2008-0756s
01/10
Amendment to SB 527
Amend RSA 132:30, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. “Counselor” means a psychiatrist licensed under RSA 329:12, a psychologist licensed under RSA 330-A:16, a clinical social worker licensed under RSA 330-A:18, a marriage and family therapist licensed under RSA 330-A:21, a registered nurse or practical nurse licensed under RSA 326-B, a guidance counselor certified under RSA 21-N:9, II(s), or a health care assistant who has been trained to provide counseling under the provisions of RSA 132:31 and who works under the supervision of a licensed or certified provider or counselor as specified in this paragraph or in paragraph III.
Amend section 1 of the bill by deleting RSA 132:32.
Senate Finance
March 12, 2008
2008-0992s
04/09
Amendment to SB 530-FN-A-LOCAL
Amend RSA 198:15-r, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. There is
established in the department of education a kindergarten construction program to
provide certain construction grants.
For the period beginning July 1, 1997, and ending June 30, [2008]
2013,
the commissioner of education shall make grants available to eligible districts
that currently do not operate a public kindergarten program. Such eligible districts shall
receive, at their election, either:
(a) A construction grant to cover 75
percent of the actual cost of construction of kindergarten facilities,
exclusive of site acquisition and core facilities[.] ; or
(b) A construction grant to cover 100 percent of
the actual cost of the design and construction of a basic code compliant
kindergarten facility, but shall not include site acquisition and core
facilities. In this subparagraph, “basic
code compliant kindergarten facility” means a new building or an addition to an
existing building that the commissioner of the department of education
determines satisfies the minimum standards for school approval for a
kindergarten program and all applicable building code standards. The commissioner shall establish
specifications pursuant RSA 198:15-s, IV for such a basic code compliant
facility.
(c) A school district that displaces pupils from an existing classroom space in order to use such space to provide a kindergarten program shall be eligible for a construction grant under subparagraphs I(a) or (b) to cover the costs incurred in constructing or renovating new classroom space for the displaced pupils. Grants shall also cover the cost of initial furniture, fixtures, and equipment needed to operate a kindergarten program.
2008-0992s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Extends the kindergarten construction aid program through June 30, 2013.
II. Allows a school district to elect a construction grant to cover either 75 percent of the actual cost of construction of kindergarten facilities or 100 percent of the actual cost of design and construction of a basic code compliant kindergarten facility.
III. Requires that a school district providing a public kindergarten program as of September 2008 or September 2009 shall receive, in that same year, an additional adequate education grant amount based on the number of pupils attending kindergarten in the district as of the beginning of the school year.
IV. Requires certain school districts to submit a kindergarten implementation plan to the commissioner of the department of education detailing the district’s plan to provide a public kindergarten program no later than September 2009.
Sen. Estabrook, Dist. 21
March 13, 2008
2008-1027s
01/09
Amendment to SB 541
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to an expedited process for certificate of need review and membership of the health services planning and review board.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 1 with the following:
2 New Paragraph; Certificate of Need; Expedited Process. Amend RSA 151-C:11 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:
III. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 151-C:8, on or before January 1, 2009 the board shall initiate rulemaking, pursuant to RSA 541-A, delineating projects that are eligible for expedited review, and establishing an expedited review process for such projects. At a minimum, such rules shall include the process and timeline for submitting expedited applications, the review schedule, and the content of an expedited application.
3 Health Services Planning and Review Board; Membership. Amend RSA 151-C:3, I(a)(2)(D) to read as follows:
(D) A [county official] representative
of county government nominated by the
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2008-1027s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the health services planning and review board to initiate rulemaking relative to an expedited review process for certain projects.
This bill also changes criteria for the member representing county government on the health services planning and review board.
Energy, Environment, and Economic Development
March 11, 2008
2008-0965s
06/09
Amendment to SCR 10
Amend the resolution by replacing the first paragraph after the resolving clause with the following:
That the state of New Hampshire hereby requests that the New Hampshire congressional delegation seek an increase in federal funding for wastewater treatment facility improvements such that the ratio of cost-sharing will be apportioned to 60 percent federal, 30 percent state, and 10 percent local, consistent with grant programs available during the 1960’s prior to the passage of the federal Clean Water Act; and
HEARINGS
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008
FINANCE, Room 100, SH
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Odell, Sen. Gallus
10:00 a.m. SB 543, establishing a commission to study court security.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Gottesman (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Roberge
10:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
10:30 a.m. HB 385-FN, relative to licensing and insurance fees.
(the previous hearing for HB 385-FN was recessed on March 10th)
10:45 a.m. HB 399, (New Title) relative to the minimum hourly rate of compensation.
(the previous hearing for HB 399 was recessed on March 10th)
11:00 a.m. HB 759-FN, relative to administration and enforcement of banking laws.
(the previous hearing for HB 759-FN was recessed on March 10th)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Hassan (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Odell
2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
SB 383, establishing a commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.
SB 419, relative to the duties of the energy planning and advisory board and restructuring policy principles.
SB 451, authorizing rate recovery for electric public utilities investments in distributed energy resources.
SB 523, relative to requirements for the estuary alliance for sewage treatment to take and hold land.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 100, SH
Sen. Estabrook (C), Sen. Sgambati (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Janeway, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Kenney
10:15 a.m. HB 359-FN, relative to recovery of medical assistance from an estate.
10:30 a.m. HB 537, establishing a task force on homeless teenagers.
10:45 a.m. HB 678-FN, (New Title) establishing a committee to study issues related to cochlear implants.
11:00 a.m. SCR 11, supporting the application of
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Foster (C), Sen. Gottesman (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Clegg, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. Burling (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
9:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
SB 416, relative to subdivision and site plan regulation waivers.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Letourneau (C), Sen. Burling (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. DeVries, Sen. Clegg
10:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
SB 396, relative to the establishment of a statewide transportation policy.
SB 452, relative to transportation planning.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, SH
Sen. Burling (C), Sen. Cilley (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Letourneau
8:30 a.m. HB 794-FN, (New Title) establishing a commission to study the feasibility of public funding of state election campaigns.
9:30 a.m. HB 233-FN-A, specifying compensation for ballot law commissioners.
9:45 a.m. HB 285, (New Title) relative to voting machines.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, SH
Sen. Burling (C), Sen. Cilley (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Letourneau
8:30 a.m. HB 241, relative to permissible campaign contributions by business organizations and labor unions.
9:00 a.m. HB 683, relative to nominations by party committees.
9:30 a.m. HB 1219, relative to exempting fish and game department volunteers from financial disclosure requirements.
9:45 a.m. HCR 15, commemorating the commissioning of the USS New Hampshire.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
friday, march 14, 2008
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
Cancelled NH Department of Revenue ½ Day Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
COMMISSION TO STUDY
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN
9:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY EMPLOYMENT ISSUES AFFECTING VETERANS (SB 237, Chapter 316:2, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room
203, LOB Regular
Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Complaint Hearing
WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3)
1:00 p.m. Room 205, LOB Subcommittee Meeting
COMPREHENSIVE CANCER PLAN OVERSIGHT BOARD (RSA 126-A:65)
4:00 p.m. Foundation for Regular Meeting
Healthy Communities
Conference Room A
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 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, MARCH 21, 2008
IMPLEMENTING A RECOMMENDATION OF THE NH ESTUARIES PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN (SB 70, Chapter 236:1, Laws of 2003)
8:30 a.m. Urban
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 12-A:30)
9:00 a.m. Department of Resources Regular Meeting
and Economic Development
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4)
10:00 a.m. CDFA Board Room Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008
COMMISSION ON THE USE OF RADIO FREQUENCY TECHNOLOGY (HB 203, Chapter 165:1, Laws of 2006)
10:00 a.m. Room 303, LOB Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS (RSA 17-H:2)
10:00 a.m. Rooms 205-207, LOB Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP LEGISLATION FOR EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE 2008 AND 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION (HB 305, Chapter 248:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room 302, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008
NH-CANADIAN TRADE COUNCIL (RSA 12-A:2-g)
9:00 a.m. Room 301, LOB Topic: Proposed Northern Border Economic Development Commission. Guest Speaker: US Congressman Paul Hodes
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374:22-h)
10:00 a.m. Rooms 302-304, LOB Joint Meeting with DRED Broadband Discussion
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
2:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES (RSA 17-E:2)
3:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
SENATE LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE (RSA 17-E)
3:30 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
(or 5 minutes
after JLFC)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 17-N:1)
3:00 p.m. Room 212, LOB Regular Business
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008
STATE PARK SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 216-A:3-k)
9:00 a.m. Department of Resources Regular Meeting
and Economic Development
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
monday, march 31, 2008
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)
1:15 p.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
2:00 p.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
friday, april 11, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN
9:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 21-P:51)
10:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, APRIL 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, APRIL 18, 2008
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 12-A:30)
9:00 a.m. Nixon Peabody LLP Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1)
9:30 a.m.
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
Friday, APRIL 25, 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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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 2008 BILLS.
SENATE BILLS: 63,
94, 103, 117, 146, 166, 173, 210, 212, 303, 305, 306, 314, 317, 318, 323, 330,
331, 332, 344, 354, 402, 437, 439, 463, 490, 500, 501, 502, 519, 520, 530, 536
HOUSE BILLS: 91,
173, 185, 211, 285, 315, 359, 399, 415, 563, 581, 595, 678, 754, 765, 794, 837,
901, 1341, 1579, 1584
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NOTICES
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, MARCH 19, 2008
NHADA Legislative “Crossover” Reception
All legislators and staff are cordially invited to join your
fellow legislators and members of the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers
Association (NHADA) at the annual NHADA Legislative “Crossover” reception on
Wednesday, March 19. The Reception will be held at the New Hampshire
Historical Society, The Tuck Library,
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008
The members of the NH Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-NH) cordially invite all Senators and staff to a reception at the Barley House on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Look forward to seeing you there.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
Senator Theodore L. Gatsas
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008
In celebration of the YMCA Youth in Government Program
and Legislative Awareness Day, all legislators are cordially invited to a
luncheon in the State House cafeteria on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at
noon sponsored by the New Hampshire Alliance of YMCAs.
Sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and dessert will be provided.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008
Blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross is on March 25th in front of State House between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Blood is urgently needed, donors welcomed. Please call Health Services at 271-2757 to make an appointment. Your nurses.
Senator Iris W. Estabrook
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FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of
Modeling will be some of the most influential and recognizable women of our
state. Already confirmed are NH’s
First Lady Dr. Susan Lynch; NH Senate President Sylvia Larsen; Citizens
Bank President Cathy Schmidt; The Honorable Donnalee Lozeau, Mayor of
Nashua; and CASA President/CEO Marcia
Sink. Additionally, WMUR’s
News Anchor Sean MacDonald will emcee the festivities. For more info call 626-4600 or visit the
web-site at www.casanh.org
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008
The University of New Hampshire Alumni Association and
Parents Association are pleased to invite members of the New Hampshire General
Court & Staff to the annual UNH Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, April
9, 2008 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the New Hampshire Historical Society Tuck
Library, Park Street, Concord. Learn how undergraduate student
researchers at UNH are focused on the most compelling challenges in
Senator Iris W. Estabrook
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SENATE SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 20, 2008 - CROSSOVER – Last Day to ACT on all remaining Senate Bills
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all House money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b)
Thursday, May 15, 2008 - Last Day to ACT on all remaining House bills
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - Last day to FORM Committees of Conference
Monday, May 26, 2008 - Memorial Day (State
Friday, May 30, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. - Last day to SIGN Committee of Conference Reports
Thursday, June 5, 2008 - Last day to ACT on Committee of Conference Reports
Friday, July 4, 2008 - Fourth of July (State
Monday, September 1, 2008 - Labor Day (State
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Veteran's Day (State
Thursday, November 27, 2008 - Thanksgiving Day (State
Friday, November 28, 2008 - Day after Thanksgiving (State
Thursday, December 25, 2008 - Christmas Day (State Holiday)
VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - MARCH
State House Visitation Schedule March 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 March 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 their 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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Mar
14 |
9:30/11:00 SH/SC |
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4/58 |
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Mar
14 |
12:30 |
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(3&4)/29 |
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Mar
14 |
1:30 |
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Adult/26 |
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Mar
17 |
9:00 |
Broken
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4/24 |
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Mar
17 |
10:30 |
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4/34 |
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Mar
18 |
9:00 |
Broken
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4/24 |
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Mar
18 |
11:00/12:30 SH/HM |
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4/63 |
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Mar
19 |
9:00 |
Broken
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4/24 |
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Mar
19 |
10:30 |
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4/14 |
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Mar
19 |
12:30 |
KA |
4/30 |
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Mar
20 |
9:30 |
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4/50 |
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Mar
20 |
11:00 |
Sacred
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4/30 |
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Mar
21 |
9:45/11:00 SH/SC |
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4/60 |
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Mar
21 |
12:30 |
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(3&4/45) |
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Mar
24 |
10:30 |
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4/52 |
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Mar
24 |
9:30 |
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HS/45 |
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Mar
25 |
9:00 |
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4/45 |
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Mar
25 |
11:00 |
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4/45 |
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Mar
26 |
9:00 |
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4/45 |
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Mar
26 |
10:00 |
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4/26 |
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Mar
26 |
10:15 |
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(7&8)/25 |
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Mar
26 |
11:30 |
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4/40 |
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Mar
27 |
9:00 |
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4/24 |
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Mar
27 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/90 |
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Mar
28 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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4/60 |
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Mar
28 |
1:00 |
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(4th-9th)/15 |
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Mar
31 |
9:45/10:30 SH/HM |
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4/95 |
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Mar
31 |
10:00 |
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4/50 |