March 27, 2008
No. 13
STATE OF
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Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS,
AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 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. 91
SB 304-FN-L, repealing a fee charged by the registry of deeds. 3/20/08, pending motion ITL, Finance, SJ 10, pg. 74
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. 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. 77
SB 380, relative to petitions for boating rules. 3/20/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0990s), Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 10, pg. 121
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. 96
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. 34
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
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
REPORTS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
HB 1394-FN, relative to procedures for approvals of nursing education programs.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Kenney for the committee.
HB 1607-FN, (New Title) relative to firefighter services leave for state employees.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
HB 211-FN, (New Title) requiring that driver’s license applicants be informed of and examined on laws relating to blind pedestrians.
Ought to Pass, Vote 2-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
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.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Senate Transportation
March 26, 2008
2008-1126s
09/10
Amendment to HB 1220
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT establishing a commission to study the taxation of motor vehicles for the purpose of funding improvements to the state’s transportation system.
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Commission Established. There is established a commission to study the taxation of motor vehicles for the purpose of funding improvements to the state’s transportation system.
Amend paragraph I(b) of section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
Amend the bill by replacing sections 3 and 4 with the following:
3 Duties. The commission shall study the taxation of motor vehicles for the purpose of funding improvements to the state’s transportation system, in particular relative to the impact of reduced funding due to fuel economy improvements and use of alternative fuels.
4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Five members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
2008-1126s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a commission to study the taxation of motor vehicles for the purpose of funding improvements to the state’s transportation system.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
March 26, 2008
2008-1130s
05/10
Amendment to HB 1607-FN
Amend RSA 227-L:5-a, III as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
III. All funds reimbursed for services provided under this section shall be deposited in the appropriate pay or overtime account of the agency for whom the state employee works.
IV. This section shall not apply to employees of the department of resources and economic development.
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 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 1245, relative to insurance department records, investigations, and enforcement.
10:30 a.m. HB 1244, relative to auditable basis policies.
10:40 a.m. HB 1279, relative to the scope of certain insurance laws.
10:55 a.m. HB 1246, relative to insurance policy denial provisions.
11:10 a.m. HB 1274, relative to certain securities professional designations and securities administration.
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 766-FN, making changes to the laws relating to special education.
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 1579-FN, (New Title) establishing a
commission to study issues relating to land development and land development
regulation in
(the previous hearing for HB 1579-FN, was recessed on March 25th)
2:45 p.m. HB 1215, relative to the New Hampshire-Vermont interstate waste compact.
3:00 p.m. HB 1186, reducing the membership of 2 legislative oversight committees.
3:10 p.m. HB 1332-L, (New Title) defining “hauler” of solid waste and requiring haulers to register with the department of environmental service, and relative to the weight and measurement of solid waste.
3:40 p.m. HB 1471, relative to time limits for excavating and dredging permits.
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 1167, relative to substituting generically equivalent drug products.
10:30 a.m. HB 740-FN, relative to mental health services.
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 373, relative to unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor.
2:15 p.m. HB 1130, relative to repealed DWI laws.
2:30 p.m. HB 1257, (New Title) relative to license suspensions for persons operating under the influence of drugs.
2:45 p.m. HB 1258, relative to vehicle impoundment following an arrest for DWI or refusing consent to a blood alcohol test.
3:00 p.m. HB 1234, (New Title) establishing an affirmative defense to prosecution for a possession offense if a person has a lawful prescription for a controlled drug.
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.
9:00 a.m. HB 1181, naming the
9:15 a.m. HCR 11, urging municipalities to establish an annual free tire collection day.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 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 233-FN-A, specifying compensation for ballot law commissioners.
(the
previous hearing for HB 233-FN-A, was recessed on March 19th)
8:40 a.m. HB 1204, relative to the number of write-in votes required to receive a party's nomination.
8:55 a.m. HB 1227, clarifying when persons elected may assume certain offices.
9:10 a.m. HB 1239, relative to the legislative youth advisory council.
9:25 a.m. HB 91-FN, (New Title) relative to lobbyist registration and statements, repealing the restriction on simultaneous employment and public service, and relative to regulation of volunteer public service.
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 1153, relative to physician assistants and physicians regulation by the board of medicine.
1:20 p.m. HB 1262, relative to continuing medical education requirements for persons licensed by the board of medicine.
1:40 p.m. HB 1276, (New Title) establishing a committee to study revisions to the auctioneers’ practice act.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
FINANCE, Room 100, SH
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Odell, Sen. Gallus
10:15 a.m. HB 1155-FN-A, making an appropriation of certain revenues to the board of nursing.
10:30 a.m. HB 1341-FN-A, making an appropriation to the department of administrative services for an energy audit and system evaluation of the state house.
10:45 a.m. HB 1367, (New Title) relative to the conversion to a new state financial accounting and statewide budget system.
11:00 a.m. HB 1412, establishing a commission to study appointing or contracting with a fleet manager for state-owned motor vehicles.
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 1129, relative to special number plates for municipal police department vehicles.
10:30 a.m. HB 1141, establishing a committee to study parking for wheelchair-lift vans.
10:45 a.m. HB 1235, relative to motorist duties when approaching highway emergencies.
11:00 a.m. HB 1377, (New Title) relative to
11:15 a.m. HB 1590-FN, (New Title) establishing a DWI victim fatality sign program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Hassan (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Odell
1:00 p.m. HB 1561, establishing an energy conservation and efficiency board.
1:15 p.m. HB 1584-FN-A, (New Title) creating a commission to study the recycling and disposal of electronic waste.
1:30 p.m. HB 415-FN, establishing a geothermal assessment project.
1:50 p.m. HB 295, (New Title) relative to fuel quality standards and testing requirements for combustion of biomass and biomass fuel.
2:15 p.m. HCR 17, encouraging the use of reusable shopping bags.
2:30 p.m. HB 1405-FN, (New Title) regulating outdoor wood-fired hydronic heaters.
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 682, (New Title) relative to guardianship of a minor.
2:15 p.m. HB 702, (New Title) relative to continued jurisdiction in child protection cases.
2:30 p.m. HB 1192, (New Title) relative to the solemnization of marriage.
2:45 p.m. HB 1321, relative to the inspection of juvenile detention facilities.
3:00 p.m. HB 1370, establishing a pilot program for an integrated juvenile justice information sharing system.
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 1157, relative to requirements for approval of village plan alternative subdivisions.
8:45 a.m. HB 1260-L, relative to growth management ordinances.
9:00 a.m. HB 1307, making technical corrections to town audit and reporting requirements.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008
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 1278, relative to the purchase of computer services and supplies for state agencies.
1:20 p.m. HB 1313, relative to voting by the chairman of the retirement system board of trustees.
1:40 p.m. HB 1374, establishing a division of homeland security and emergency management in the department of safety.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008
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 1259, (New Title) authorizing communities to establish municipal housing commissions and affordable housing revolving funds.
8:45 a.m. HB 1247, relative to revolving accounts for public, educational, and governmental access to cable.
9:00 a.m. HB 1191, relative to environmental investigations in tax lien and tax sale proceedings.
9:15 a.m. HB 1442-FN-A-L, relative to the taxation of farm buildings and land under farm buildings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
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
OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3)
9:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
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
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
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
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
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
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF LEASING STATE-OWNED REAL ESTATE ON THE SHORES OF PUBLIC WATERS (HB 710, Chapter 254:1, Laws 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Subcommittee on Public Access and Water Quality
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Subcommittee on Existing and Future Leasing Policy
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, 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
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
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
2:00 p.m. Room 100, SH 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
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE (RSA 17-I:1)
3:00 p.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROCEDURE FOR
11:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, 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
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
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.
NH RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RSA 238-A:2)
10:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Public Rule Hearing
Administration Training Room
2:30 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Board Meeting
Administration Training Room
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
Cancelled Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB 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
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
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF LEASING STATE-OWNED REAL ESTATE ON THE SHORES OF PUBLIC WATERS (HB 710, Chapter 254:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room 203, 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
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-c)
10:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN
9:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Complaint Hearing
EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
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
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 12-A:30)
9:00 a.m. International Trade Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATION COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
2:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
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
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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, 301, 303, 305, 306, 312, 314, 317, 318, 323,
324, 325, 330, 331, 332, 337, 344, 348, 354, 356, 376, 378, 402, 410, 435, 437,
439, 463, 490, 500, 501, 502, 507, 508, 509, 515, 516, 519, 520, 522, 530, 536.
HOUSE BILLS: 91,
173, 185, 211, 285, 315, 352, 359, 399, 415, 563, 581, 595, 666, 678, 679, 754,
765, 766, 794, 837, 841, 901, 1152, 1168, 1341, 1343, 1348, 1394, 1405, 1457,
1502, 1505, 1509, 1579, 1584, 1590, 1607, 1615, 1619, 1622, 1645.
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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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SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2008
&
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008
The Legislative Youth Advisory Council will be conducting forums on issues of importance to youth: Saturday, March 29, 4 p.m., at the Newmarket Public Library and Wednesday, April 2,
7 p.m., at Nashua High School South in the auditorium. The public is invited and legislators are encouraged to attend.
Senator Molly M. Kelly
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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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TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008
All Legislators are invited to attend “Pros and Cons of Expanded
Gambling for
Senator Lou D'Allesandro
Senator John T. Gallus
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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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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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TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008
"The NH Commission on the Status of Women and the NH Women's Policy Institute cordially invite members of the General Court to a policy luncheon titled, "Economic Security for Older Women and the Implications for Public Policy in NH," on Tuesday, April 22 at 11:30 a.m. at
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
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
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
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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 |
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Mar31 |
11:30 |
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9/75 |
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Apr 1 |
9:45/11:00 SH/HM |
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4/92 |
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Apr 1 |
11:30 |
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4/20 |
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Apr 2 |
9:00 |
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4/28 |
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Apr 2 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/88 |
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Apr 2 |
1:00 |
Stevens
High School/German Exchange Students - |
HS/44 |
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Apr 3 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/60 |
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Apr 4 |
9:45/11:00 SH/HM |
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4/52 |
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Apr 4 |
12:00 |
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4/40 |
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Apr 7 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/80 |
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Apr 8 |
9:30 |
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4/48 |
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Apr 8 |
11:00 |
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4/26 |
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Apr 8 |
11:00 |
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(3&4)/10 |
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Apr 9 |
9:30 |
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4/48 |
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Apr 9 |
11:00 |
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4/50 |
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Apr 9 |
1:00 |
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(3,4,5,6)/28 |
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Apr
10 |
9:30 |
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4/48 |
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Apr
10 |
11:00 |
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4/25 |
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Apr
11 |
8:30 |
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HS/22 |
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Apr
11 |
9:30 |
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4/ |
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Apr
11 |
11:00 |
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4/50 |
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Apr
14 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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4/65 |
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Apr
14 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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(3&4)/60 |
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Apr
15 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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4/90 |
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Apr
15 |
12:30 |
St.
Patrick’s School – Jaffrey |
3&4/13 |
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Apr
16 |
9:00 |
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4/28 |
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Apr
16 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/100 |
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Apr
17 |
9:00 |
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Adult/15 |
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Apr
17 |
9:30 |
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4/45 |
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Apr
17 |
11:00 |
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4/50 |
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Apr
18 |
9:30/10:30 SH/HM
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DAR |
Adult/100 |
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Apr
18 |
1:00 |
OLLIE |
Adult/25 |
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Apr
21 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/60 |
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Apr
21 |
12:00 |
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4/40 |
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Apr
22 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/78 |
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Apr
22 |
12:00 |
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4/40 |
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Apr
23 |
9:30/11:00 SH/F&G |
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4/60 |
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Apr
23 |
12:00 |
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4/20 |
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Apr
24 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/78 |
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Apr
25 |
10:00 |
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4/63 |
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Apr
25 |
11:30 |
New |
4/39 |
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Apr
25 |
12:30 |
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HS/ |
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Apr
28 |
8:30 |
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(6-8)/30 |
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Apr
29 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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4/65 |
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Apr
30 |
10:00 |
White
Birch Community – Henniker |
Adult/30 |
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Apr
30 |
10:00 |
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4/50 |