March 20, 2008

No. 12

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEB SITE ADDRESS:

www.gencourt.state.nh.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

REPORTS, AMENDMENT, HEARINGS,

MEETINGS AND NOTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008 AT 10:00 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 302-FN, relative to parental notification. 3/20/08, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 10, pg. TBA

 

SB 304-FN-L, repealing a fee charged by the registry of deeds. 3/20/08, pending motion ITL, Finance, SJ 10, pg. TBA

 

SB 306-FN, relative to allowing video gaming in Coos county, building a casino in Berlin, and establishing a fund to assist with the payment of property taxes. 3/13/08, pending motion ITL, Ways and Means, SJ 9, pg. 230

 

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. 228

 

SB 330-FN, relative to video lottery machines at certain pari-mutuel facilities. 3/20/08, pending motion ITL, Ways and Means, SJ 9, pg. 230

 

SB 343-FN, (New Title) making school building aid grants available to charter schools as reimbursement for annual lease costs. 3/20/08, pending motion ITL, Finance, SJ 10, pg. TBA

 

SB 380, relative to petitions for boating rules. 3/20/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0990s), Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 10, 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 411, relative to the confidentiality of health care records during the investigation of child abuse and neglect cases. 3/20/08, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 10, pg. TBA

 

SB 417, relative to changes to the shoreland protection act. 3/20/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0967s), Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 10, 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. 229

 

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 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 New Hampshire businesses in general. 2/14/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0461s), Ways and Means, SJ 6, pg. 136

 

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 491, excluding the value of a view from property tax assessment. 2/14/08, pending motion ITL, Ways and Means, SJ 6, pg. 137

 

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

SPECIAL ORDER

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

HB 1151, relative to reporting dates for the instream flow pilot program.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-0.

Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.

 

REPORTS

ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS

HB 794-FN, (New Title) establishing a commission to study the feasibility of public funding of state election campaigns.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-1.

Senator Cilley for the committee.

 

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION

HB 291, relative to licensure of fireworks sellers.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Kelly for the committee.

HB 1166, relative to rate setting for interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.

Senator Cilley for the committee.

 

WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE

HB 1266, allowing 50 caliber pistols to take game animals in the state.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.

Senator Janeway for the committee.

HB 1277, relative to the definition of farm.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.

Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.

HB 1411, (New Title) relative to rulemaking under the native plant protection act.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.

Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.

HJR 10, urging congress to allow for the interstate sale of state inspected meat and poultry.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.

Senator Janeway for the committee.

HJR 11, requesting the United States Department of Agriculture to provide redress for price reporting errors in milk prices.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.

Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.

HJR 12, relative to support for research into colony collapse disorder.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.

Senator Janeway for the committee.

AMENDMENT

Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist. 24

March 18, 2008

2008-1057s

06/09

 

 

 

Amendment to HB 1151

 

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after section 3 with the following:

 

      ­4  Change in Effective Date.  Amend RSA 2007, 267:15, IV to read as follows:

            IV.  The remainder of this act shall take effect [April] July 1, 2008.

      ­5  Repeal.  The following are repealed:

            I.  2007, 267:13, relative to a contingency.

            II.  2007, 267:15, II and III, relative to effective dates.

      ­6  Effective Date. 

            I.  Sections 4 and 5 of this act shall take effect upon its passage.

            II.  The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

HEARINGS

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 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.        HB 1152-FN, (New Title) relative to interpreting statutory deadlines.

10:25 a.m.        HB 461, relative to purchasing alliances.

10:45 a.m.        HB 1230, requiring pharmacists to charge an insured person the usual and customary price or the copayment, whichever is less, of filling a prescription.

11:00 a.m.        HB 858-FN, relative to a discount medical plan organization.

11:20 a.m.        HB 1384, relative to the regulation of designated agents by the New Hampshire real estate commission, and relative to the disclosure of certain property conditions.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

EDUCATION, Room 103, SH

Sen. Estabrook (C), Sen. Foster (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau

8:30 a.m.          HB 330, establishing a task force to study the feasibility of supplying laptop computers to all 7th grade children in the state.

8:45 a.m.          HB 1171, establishing a commission to study air quality issues in public school buildings.

9:00 a.m.          HB 1261, establishing a commission to investigate a program in which senior year of high school may be spent at a community college.

9:15 a.m.          HB 1299, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the feasibility of creating a preschool incentive fund program.

                        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.          HB 1295, establishing a commission to study issues relating to stormwater.

2:20 p.m.          HB 1353, (New Title) extending the commission to study issues relative to groundwater withdrawal.

2:40 p.m.          HB 777-FN-A, (New Title)  relative to agricultural exemptions from alteration of terrain permitting requirements and penalties for site development.

3:10 p.m.          HB 1579-FN, (New Title) establishing a commission to study issues relating to land development and land development regulation in New Hampshire.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

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 1231, repealing the advisory panel on cancer and chronic diseases and the tobacco use advisory committee.

10:30 a.m.        HB 1388, (New Title) establishing a commission to study practices relative to medications prescribed to children in out-of-home placements.

10:45 a.m.        HB 1422, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the prevention of childhood obesity.

11:00 a.m.        HB 1484, establishing a commission to study retail health clinics.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

Sen. Foster (C), Sen. Gottesman (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Clegg, Sen. Letourneau

2:00 p.m.          HB 589-FN, relative to the calculation of concurrent and consecutive terms of imprisonment.

2:15 p.m.          HB 595-FN, (New Title) requiring the commissioner of the department of corrections to adopt rules establishing a policy on and procedures for an internal clemency board to review and make recommendations on requests for sentence modifications.

2:30 p.m.          HB 159, (New Title) establishing an interbranch criminal and juvenile justice council.

2:45 p.m.          HB 1132, creating an exception to the wiretapping statute for a recording device used in conjunction with a TASER or other similar electroshock device.

3:00 p.m.          HB 581-FN, (New Title) relative to the penalty for purposely mistreating service animals.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB

Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. Burling (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes

8:30 a.m.          HB 310, (New Title) allowing municipalities to regulate small wind energy systems.

8:45 a.m.          HB 331, (New Title) relative to time limits on design review.

9:00 a.m.          HB 717, allowing municipalities to establish local community services and care planning boards.

9:15 a.m.          HB 1168, relative to acceptance of property donated to towns and village districts.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH

Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Downing

8:30 a.m.          HB 185-FN, (New Title) relative to economic revitalization zone credits.

8:45 a.m.          HB 1172-FN, changing the name of the pari-mutuel commission to the racing and charitable gaming commission.

9:00 a.m.          HB 1309-FN-A, relative to the definition of "cigarette".

                        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

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 103, SH

Sen. Burling (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Kenney, Sen. Downing

1:00 p.m.          HB 1394-FN, relative to procedures for approvals of nursing education programs.

1:20 p.m.          HB 1402-FN, relative to community health centers.

1:40 p.m.          HB 1585-FN, relative to regulation of fuel gas fitters by the state fire marshal.

2:00 p.m.          HB 1607-FN, (New Title) relative to firefighter services leave for state employees.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB

Sen. Letourneau (C), Sen. Burling (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. DeVries, Sen. Clegg

10:15 a.m.        HB 211-FN, (New Title) requiring that driver’s license applicants be informed of and examined on laws relating to blind pedestrians.

10:30 a.m.        HB 730-FN, increasing the maximum fine for speeding in a highway construction or maintenance zone.

10:45 a.m.        HB 901, (New Title) relative to nondriver’s identification cards.

11:00 a.m.        HB 1206, relative to park and ride facilities.

11:15 a.m.        HB 1220, establishing a commission to study the taxation of alternative fuel and electric-powered motor vehicles for the purpose of funding improvements to the state's highways and bridges.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008

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 1167, relative to substituting generically equivalent drug products.

10:30 a.m.        HB 740-FN, relative to mental health services.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB

Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. Burling (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes

8:30 a.m.          HB 315, (New Title) relative to criminal background checks of prospective municipal employees through the division of state police.

8:45 a.m.          HB 474, excluding septic and sewage treatment facilities from the tax exemption for water and air pollution control facilities.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

MEETINGS

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 Forestry Center                          Regular Meeting

                                    45 Elwyn Road

                                    Portsmouth, NH

INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 12-A:30)

9:00 a.m.                      Department of Resources                       Regular Meeting

                                    and Economic Development

                                    Concord, NH

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

                                    14 Dixon Avenue

                                    Concord, NH

NEW HAMPSHIRE RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RSA 238-A:2)

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

COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A FLOOD MANAGEMENT PLAN (HB 648, Chapter 179:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      DES Office                                            Land Use & Dam Subcommittee

                                    29 Hazen Dr.                                        Meeting

                                    Concord, NH

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)

Cancelled                      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

LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING AND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE (RSA 17-M:1)

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 Business

9:30 a.m.                      Rooms 210-211, LOB                             Audits

                                                                                                State of New Hampshire

                                                                                                Single Audit of Federal Financial

                                                                                                Assistance Programs

                                                                                                For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,                                                                                           2007

 

                                                                                                State of New Hampshire

                                                                                                Department of Transportation

                                                                                                Turnpike System

                                                                                                Report on Internal Control over                                                                                                 Financial Reporting and on                                                                                                       Compliance

                                                                                                And Other Matters Based on an                                                                                                 Audit of Financial Statements

                                                                                                Performed in Accordance With                                                                                      Government Auditing Standards

                                                                                                Year Ended June 30, 2007

 

                                                                                                New Hampshire Lottery Commission

                                                                                                Management Letter

                                                                                                For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,                                                                                           2007

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

IMPLEMENTING A RECOMMENDATION OF THE NH ESTUARIES PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN (SB 70, Chapter 236:1, Laws of 2003)

8:30 a.m.                      Pease/DES Office                                  Regular Meeting

                                    50 International Drive, Room E

                                    Portsmouth, NH

STATE PARK SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 216-A:3-k)

9:00 a.m.                      Department of Resources                       Regular Meeting

                                    and Economic Development

                                    172 Pembroke Road

                                    Concord, NH

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)

9:30 a.m.                      NH Department of Revenue                   Regular Meeting

                                    Administration Training Room

                                    57 Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

JOINT COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION (RSA 14:14-C)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 103, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF TIDAL POWER GENERATION UNDER THE LITTLE BAY AND GENERAL SULLIVAN BRIDGES, IN DOVER (HB 694, Chapter 222:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      NH DES Field Office                             Regular Meeting

                                    Pease International Tradeport

monday, march 31, 2008

CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATE MENTAL HEALTH PLAN (HB 691, Chapter 175:15, Laws of 2005)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 205, LOB                         Subcommittee Work Session on                                                                         Corrections

LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

                                    Concord, NH

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 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 REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SECURE LANDFILLS (HB 672, Chapter 252:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      DES Office                                            Regular Meeting

                                    6 Hazen Drive

                                    Concord, NH

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 NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 176, Chapter 293:10, Laws of 2007)

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

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008

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

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

                                    29 Hazen Drive, Rooms 110-112

                                    Concord, NH

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008

INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 12-A:30)

9:00 a.m.                      Nixon Peabody LLP                              Regular Meeting

                                    Manchester, NH

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.                      Webster Place Recovery Center  Regular Meeting

                                    9 Holy Cross Road

                                    Franklin, NH

CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)

1:00 p.m.                      NH Department of Revenue                   Public Rule Hearing

                                    Administration Training Room

                                    57 Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

2:30 p.m.                      NH Department of Revenue                   Regular Board Meeting

                                    Administration Training Room

                                    57 Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008

INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)

Cancelled                      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

                                    57 Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008

INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMAN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 305, LOB                         Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 306-308, LOB                             Continued Meeting

FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 176, Chapter 293:10, Laws of 2007)

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, MAY 12, 2008

EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)

1:00 p.m.                      NH Department of Revenue                   Regular Meeting

                                    Administration Training Room

                                    57 Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 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

                                    29 Hazen Drive, Rooms 110-112

                                    Concord, NH

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008

INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 12-A:30)

9:00 a.m.                      International Trade                               Regular Meeting

                                    Resource Center

                                    Portsmouth, NH

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 306-308, LOB                             Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008

INTERAGENCY COORDINATION COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)

9:30 a.m.                      NH Department of Revenue                   Regular Meeting

                                    Administration Training Room

                                    57 Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

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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, 324, 325, 330, 331, 332, 337, 344, 348, 354, 356, 402, 410, 435, 437, 439, 463, 490, 500, 501, 502, 507, 509, 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 New Hampshire. She will be pleased to assist you with your disability-related questions and issues. Contact Carol at Tel: 271-6895 or e-mail her at: carol.nadeau@nh.gov

Senator Lou D’Allesandro

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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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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008

The northern committee of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council will be hosting a public forum March 26, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Plymouth.  High school and college students from the area have been invited.  The purpose of the forum is to get comments from young people on specific bills that the council has identified as topics of interest.  The forum will also be open to general comments on issues of importance to youth.  The public is invited.  Legislators are encouraged to attend.  There will be two additional forums, one in Nashua and one in Newmarket.

Senator Molly M. Kelly

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FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire will host a Fashion Show & Luncheon at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bedford, on Friday, April 4th from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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 New Hampshire and the world.  Meet students as they share their discoveries at this special event.

Senator Iris W. Estabrook

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2008

All Legislators and staff are welcomed to attend a breakfast reception sponsored by the Community Association Institute of NH on Wednesday, April 16th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the State House Cafeteria.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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SENATE SCHEDULE

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 Holiday)

 

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 Holiday)

 

Monday, September 1, 2008 - Labor Day (State Holiday)

 

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Veteran's Day (State Holiday)

 

Thursday, November 27, 2008 - Thanksgiving Day (State Holiday)

 

Friday, November 28, 2008 - Day after Thanksgiving (State Holiday)

 

Thursday, December 25, 2008 - Christmas Day (State Holiday)

VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - MARCH & APRIL

State House Visitation Schedule March & April 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 & April 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

 

Mar 24

10:30

Henniker Elementary School – 2 Separate Tours

4/52

Mar 24

9:30

Dover High School – Civics Class

HS/45

Mar 25

9:00

Bow Elementary School

4/45

Mar 25

10:30

Holy Trinity School – Laconia

4/15

Mar 25

11:00

Greenland Elementary School

4/45

Mar 25

1:00

KA Brett School – Tamworth

4/30

Mar 25

3:30

Wediko Children’s Services

HS/15

Mar 26

9:00

Bow Elementary School

4/45

Mar 26

10:00

East Kingston Elementary School

4/26

Mar 26

10:15

Woodbury Middle School – Salem

(7&8)/25

Mar 26

11:30

Disnard School – Claremont

4/40

Mar 27

9:00

Bow Elementary School

4/24

Mar 27

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Newmarket Elementary School

4/90

Mar 28

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Epsom Elementary School

4/60

Mar 28

1:00

Merrimack Area Home School

(4th-9th)/15

Mar 31

9:45/10:30

SH/HM

Hooksett Memorial School

4/95

Mar 31

10:00

Winchester School

4/50

Mar31

11:30

Spaulding High School

9/75

Apr 1

9:45/11:00

SH/HM

Hooksett Memorial School

4/92

Apr 1

11:30

Goshen Lempster School

4/20

Apr 2

9:00

Conant Elementary School – Concord

4/28

Apr 2

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Crescent Lake School – Wolfeboro

4/88

Apr 2

1:00

Stevens High School/German Exchange Students  - Claremont

HS/44

Apr 3

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Paul Elementary School – Wakefield

4/60

Apr 4

9:45/11:00

SH/HM

Lancaster Memorial School – Salem

4/52

Apr 4

12:00

Hinsdale Elementary School

4/40

Apr 7

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Marston School – Hampton

4/80

Apr 8

9:30

Maple Ave School – Goffstown

4/48

Apr 8

11:00

Rollinsford Elementary School

4/26

Apr 8

11:00

Sarah Porter School – Langdon

(3&4)/10

Apr 9

9:30

Maple Ave School – Goffstown

4/48

Apr 9

11:00

Thornton’s Ferry Elementary School – Merrimack

4/50

Apr 9

1:00

Newington Public School

(3,4,5,6)/28

Apr 10

9:30

Maple Ave School – Goffstown

4/48

Apr 10

11:00

Thornton’s Ferry Elementary School – Merrimack

4/25

Apr 11

8:30

Gilford High School – French Exchange Students

HS/22

Apr 11

9:30

Lisbon Elementary School

4/

Apr 11

11:00

Thornton’s Ferry Elementary School – Merrimack

4/50

 

 

 

 

Apr 14

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School

4/65

Apr 14

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Lincoln-Akerman School – Hampton Falls

(3&4)/60

Apr 15

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Towle Elementary School – Newport

4/90

Apr 15

12:30

St. Patrick’s School – Jaffrey

3&4/13

Apr 16

9:00

Conant Elementary School – Concord

4/28

Apr 16

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Garrison Elementary School – Dover

4/100

Apr 17

9:00

Rochester Chamber of Commerce

Adult/15

Apr 17

9:30

Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School

4/45

Apr 17

11:00

Bartlett Elementary School – Goffstown

4/50

Apr 18

9:30/10:30

SH/HM

DAR

Adult/100

Apr 18

1:00

OLLIE

Adult/25

Apr 21

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Marston School – Hampton

4/60

Apr 21

12:00

Swasey Central School – Brentwood

4/40

Apr 22

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Nottingham West Elementary School – Hudson

4/78

Apr 22

12:00

Swasey Central School – Brentwood

4/40

Apr 23

9:30/11:00

SH/F&G

Canaan Elementary School

4/60

Apr 23

12:00

Cornish Elementary School

4/20

Apr 24

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Nottingham West Elementary School – Hudson

4/78

Apr 25

10:00

Maple Ave School – Claremont

4/63

Apr 25

11:30

New Franklin School – Portsmouth

4/39

Apr 25

12:30

Phoenix Academy – Dublin

HS/

Apr 28

8:30

Laconia Memorial Middle School

(6-8)/30

Apr 29

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Hillsboro-Deering School

4/65

Apr 30

10:00

White Birch Community – Henniker

Adult/30

Apr 30

10:00

John Fuller School – Keene

4/50