April 10, 2008
No. 15
STATE OF
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Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS,
AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 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. 301
SB 304-FN-L, repealing a fee charged by the registry of deeds. 3/20/08, pending motion ITL, Finance, SJ 10, pg. 289
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 10, pg. 296
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. 291
SB 380, relative to petitions for boating rules. 3/20/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0990s), Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 10, pg. 321
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. 304
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. 263
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 233-FN-A, specifying compensation for ballot law commissioners. 4/10/08, pending motion OTP, Election Law and Internal Affairs, SJ 12, 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
HB 1394-FN, relative
to procedures for approvals of nursing education programs. 4/10/08, pending motion OTP, Executive Departments and Administration,
SJ 12, pg. TBA
SPECIAL ORDER
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
HB 399, (New Title) relative to the minimum hourly rate of compensation.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-2.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HCR 17, encouraging the use of reusable shopping bags.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
REPORTS
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
HB 759-FN, relative to administration and enforcement of banking laws.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
HB 1286-FN, relative to the licensing of mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, and mortgage originators.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Roberge for the committee.
HB 1382, adopting the uniform prudent management of institutional funds act.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
HB 1591-FN, relative to vehicles traded to automobile dealers.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS
HB 1240, relative to disqualification of certain election officers and relative to arrangement of polling places.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
HB 1335, establishing
a commission to study the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and
traumatic brain injury suffered by
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HB 1635-FN, relative to permits for motor vehicle salvage facilities and motor vehicle crushers.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Odell for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
HB 1276, (New Title) establishing a committee to study revisions to the auctioneers practice act.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HB 1278, relative to the purchase of computer services and supplies for state agencies.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
HB 1313, relative to voting by the chairman of the retirement system board of trustees.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
HB 1643-FN, relative to medical benefits payment by the retirement system for eligible group I teachers and political subdivision employees in the retirement system.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-1.
Senator Downing for the committee.
FINANCE
HB 185-FN, (New Title) relative to economic revitalization zone credits.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
HB 1367, (New Title) relative to the conversion to a new state financial accounting and statewide budget system.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 7-0.
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
HB 1412, establishing a commission to study appointing or contracting with a fleet manager for state-owned motor vehicles.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 7-0.
Senator Janeway for the committee.
HB 1485, relative to state reimbursement under the housing security guarantee program.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
HB 1533, relative to the office of the state treasurer.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Janeway for the committee.
HB 1652-FN-A, relative to the state obligation for payment of the non-federal share of FEMA public assistance and making an appropriation therefor.
Ought to Pass, Vote 7-0.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HB 1447-FN, relative to Medicaid for employed adults with disabilities.
Ought to Pass, Vote 2-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
JUDICIARY
HB 159, (New Title) establishing an interbranch criminal and juvenile justice council.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
HB 589-FN, relative to the calculation of concurrent and consecutive terms of imprisonment.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-0.
Senator Gottesman for the committee.
HB 1130, relative to repealed DWI laws.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Clegg for the committee.
HB 1132, creating an exception to the wiretapping statute for a recording device used in conjunction with a TASER or other similar electroshock device.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
HB 1622-FN-A, allowing counties to implement a first-time offender alcohol and substance treatment program, requiring the department of justice to administer grants to counties for such program, and making an appropriation therefor.
Interim Study, Vote 4-0.
Senator Foster for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
HB 1168, relative to acceptance of property donated to towns and village districts.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-2.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
HB 1181, naming
the
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Roberge for the committee.
HB 1191, relative to environmental investigations in tax lien and tax sale proceedings.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
HB 1247, relative to revolving accounts for public, educational, and governmental access to cable.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Roberge for the committee.
HB 1259, (New Title) authorizing communities to establish municipal housing commissions and affordable housing revolving funds.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
HB 1307, making technical corrections to town audit and reporting requirements.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
HCR 11, urging municipalities to establish an annual free tire collection day.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
HB 1595-FN, relative to driver's license renewals by persons engaged in overseas government service.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
HB 1631-FN, relative to the state purchase of biodiesel fuels.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
WAYS AND MEANS
HB 1479-FN, relative to sale of tobacco products and the appeals process concerning the seizure of illegal tobacco products.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
HB 1480, authorizing the commissioner of revenue administration to deny certain tobacco licenses.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE
HB 173-FN-A, (New Title) relative to the promotion, acquisition, and retention of a large animal veterinarian in those areas of the state where there is a need, and making an appropriation therefor.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Janeway for the committee.
HB 1232, relative to the regulation by the fish and game department of baiting of game birds.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Estabrook for the committee.
HB 1348, relative to the milk producers emergency relief fund.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
HB 1451, relative to the transportation of deer by certain persons not issued a deer tag.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
HB 1458, relative to milk producers and hauling and stop charges.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-2.
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
HB 1569-FN, relative to the use of drugs on wildlife.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Janeway for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Senate Judiciary
April 8, 2008
2008-1305s
04/09
Amendment to HB 159
Amend RSA 651-E:2, I(m) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(m) The administrative judge of the district court, or designee.
Amend RSA 651-E:2, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by inserting after subparagraph (m) the following new subparagraph and renumbering the original subparagraphs (n)-(u) to read as subparagraphs (o)-(v), respectively:
(n) The administrative judge of the judicial branch family division, or designee.
Sen. Foster, Dist. 13
March 28, 2008
2008-1146s
04/09
Amendment to HB 589-FN
Amend RSA 651:20, I(a) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(a) Any
person sentenced to state prison for a minimum term of 6 years or more shall
not bring a petition to suspend sentence until such person has served at least
4 years or 2/3 of his minimum sentence, whichever is greater, and not more
frequently than every 3 years thereafter.
Any person sentenced to state prison for a minimum term of less than 6
years shall not bring a petition to suspend sentence until such person has
served at least 2/3 of the minimum sentence, or the petition has been
authorized by the sentencing court. For
the purposes of this subparagraph:
(1) For concurrent terms of imprisonment, the
minimum term shall be satisfied by serving the longest minimum term imposed,
and the maximum term shall be satisfied by serving the longest maximum term.
(2) For consecutive terms of imprisonment, the minimum terms of each sentence shall be added to arrive at an aggregate minimum term, and the maximum terms of each sentence shall be added to arrive at an aggregate maximum term.
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
April 9, 2008
2008-1319s
08/09
Amendment to HB 759-FN
Amend the bill by inserting after section 10 the following and renumbering the original sections 11-68 to read as 12-69, respectively:
11 Qualifications; Banking Commissioner and Deputy Bank Commissioner. Amend RSA 383:6 to read as follows:
383:6 Qualifications. No person who is not a resident of the state at the time of his or her appointment or who fails to become a resident of the state within one year after his or her appointment, and no person who is indebted to any corporation or association under the supervision of the commissioner, or who holds any stock or office in any such corporation or association, or who is engaged as principal or agent in the business of selling or negotiating in this state loans, stocks, or securities of any kind, or who is an officer or stockholder in any corporation engaged in such business, shall be eligible to hold or continue to hold the office of commissioner or deputy commissioner. The provisions of this section relative to indebtedness to a corporation or association under the supervision of the commissioner shall not disqualify a person who, at the time of his or her appointment, is indebted to such corporation or association for a home mortgage loan, or if at a time subsequent to his or her appointment a legal transfer of the loan or conversion of a corporation or association results in the loan being held by a corporation or association under the supervision of the commissioner or deputy commissioner, provided that the indebtedness shall be limited to such pre-existing contracts.
Sen. Foster, Dist. 13
March 28, 2008
2008-1145s
04/01
Amendment to HB 1132
Amend RSA 570-A:2, II (l) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(l) A law enforcement officer in the ordinary course of the officers duties using any device capable of making an audio or video recording, or both, and which is attached to and used in conjunction with a TASER or other similar electroshock device. Any person who is the subject of such recording shall be informed of the existence of the audio or video recording, or both, and shall be provided with a copy of such recording at his or her request.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
April 8, 2008
2008-1278s
10/04
Amendment to HB 1276
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT establishing a committee to study revisions to the auctioneers practice act and the regulation of third-party Internet sales.
Amend the bill by replacing sections 1-3 with the following:
1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study revisions to the auctioneers practice act, RSA 311-B, and the regulation of persons engaged in the business of facilitating sales of third-party goods over the Internet.
2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the house of representatives, 2 of whom shall be from the executive departments and administration committee and one of whom shall be from the commerce committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
3 Duties. The committee shall study recent proposals to revise RSA 311-B, including HB 544 as introduced in 2007 and HB 1276 as introduced in 2008 and any proposed amendments thereto. The committee shall also study the regulation of persons engaged in the business of facilitating sales of third-party goods over the Internet. In making its study, the committee shall hold at least 2 public hearings, and shall solicit input from auctioneers and persons engaged in the business of facilitating sales of third-party goods over the Internet.
2008-1278s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill creates a committee to study revisions to the auctioneers practice act and the regulation of third-party Internet sales.
Public and Municipal Affairs
April 3, 2008
2008-1230s
08/10
Amendment to HB 1307
Amend RSA 76:10, II as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
II. If the municipal tax collector finds a
discrepancy of ½ of one percent or more between the amount of the warrant as
committed to the tax collector of the municipality and the total property tax
commitment calculated by the commissioner of revenue administration, based on
the pertinent information provided by the municipality under RSA 21-J:34, the
collector shall return the warrant to the municipalitys assessing officials
for correction. If a correction cannot
be made to generate a warrant with less than ½ percent discrepancy, the
assessing officials shall submit a revised property summary inventory of
valuation form as required under RSA 21-J:34, I, for recalculation of the tax
rate by the commissioner of revenue administration. The municipality shall not issue property tax
bills until such discrepancy is resolved.
Election Law and Internal Affairs
April 9, 2008
2008-1314s
09/03
Amendment to HB 1335
Amend the bill by replacing section 4 with the following:
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.
Sen. DAllesandro, Dist. 20
April 2, 2008
2008-1202s
05/10
Amendment to HB 1367
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 10 with the following:
11 Extension of Dates for Submissions of Expenditure Requirements and Tentative Budget During 2008.
II. Notwithstanding the date established in RSA 9:6, during the year 2008, upon the receipt of the estimates of expenditure requirements called for by RSA 9:4, adjusted as to date by paragraph I, and the preparation of the estimates of income called for by RSA 9:5, and not later than November 15, 2008, the commissioner of administrative services shall cause to be prepared a tentative budget conforming as to scope, contents, and character to the requirements of RSA 9:3 and containing the estimates of expenditure and revenue as called for by RSA 9:4, adjusted as to date by paragraph I, and RSA 9:5, which tentative budget shall be transmitted to the director of the budget for submittal to the governor. The budget shall be made available in printed format and in at least one electronic computer file format in common use at the time.
12 Transfer of Appropriations with Fiscal Committee Approval. Amend RSA 9:17 to read as follows:
9:17 Transfer Within Division or Functional Unit. The governor and council, with the prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court, may authorize the commissioner of administrative services to make such transfers of appropriation items and changes in allocation of funds available for operational purposes within any division or functional unit of a department or institution as may be necessary or desirable to best carry out the purpose of such division or functional unit of such department or institution.
13 Reference Change. Amend RSA 9:17-a through 9:17-c to read as follows:
9:17-a Limitations. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA [9:16
and] 9:17, no transfer shall be made:
II. To or from any out of state travel appropriation and the state treasurer and state commissioner of administrative services shall maintain separate appropriation accounts for all out of state travel appropriations.
II-a. From any appropriation items for permanent personal services to any other use or purpose, provided however that this provision shall not supersede the provisions of RSA 99:4.
III. [Repealed.]
IV. The provisions of this section shall apply to transfers in general appropriations, capital budget appropriations and in any other special appropriations.
9:17-b Fish and Game
Limitation. Notwithstanding the
provisions of RSA [9:16 and] 9:17,
no transfers shall be made into the appropriation for the fish and game
department for land acquisition.
9:17-c Employee Benefit
Adjustment Account. Whereas the
appropriations for employee benefits in state departments and institutions may
upon occasion not be totally needed for each position due to vacancies and
personnel turnover, the department of administrative services shall transfer
said amount quarterly from the departmental or institutional appropriation to a
special account to be known as the employee benefit adjustment account. This fund shall lapse at the end of each
fiscal year and revert to the appropriate fund.
Upon the certification of the commissioner of administrative services,
subject to the approval of governor and council, the employee benefit account
shall be available for transfer to departments and institutions in amounts that
are deemed necessary to pay the states required proportionate share of any
legally authorized employee benefit. Notwithstanding
the provisions of RSA [9:16 and] 9:17, no transfer shall be made from
any appropriation for employee benefits to any other appropriation for any
other use or purpose except as provided in this section.
14 Reclassification of Positions; Reference Change. Amend RSA 21-I:56, III to read as follows:
III. Notwithstanding
the provisions of RSA [9:16,] 9:17 and [17-a] 9:17-a,
whenever the director of personnel in consultation with the affected department
shall determine that the personal services-permanent line item in any PAU and
the salary adjustment fund cannot cover the cost of funding a reclassification
and a transfer of funds from other line items is required, the director of
personnel shall notify the governor and council and the fiscal committee as
soon as possible. No such transfer shall
be permitted without approval first of the fiscal committee and then of
governor and council.
15 Funds Set Aside. Amend RSA 124:16 to read as follows:
124:16 Funds Set Aside. Every state department, board, institution,
commission or agency which receives federal funds shall set aside an amount
equal to [.2 percent] the rate approved in the statewide indirect
cost plan of the funds received. The
amount set aside shall be used to pay for financial and compliance
audits as required by the federal government or by state statute.
16 Repeal. The following are repealed:
I. RSA 9:4-c, relative to monitoring the Old Man of the Mountain by the department of resources and economic development.
II. RSA 9:16, relative to transfers of appropriations.
III. RSA 21-I:6, III, relative to recommendation of quarterly allotments for operation of the budget.
IV. RSA 124:6, relative to authority for certain capital improvement agreements.
V. RSA 124:7-9, relative to requirements for state participation in federal aid.
17 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2008-1202s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill provides the authority and oversight for the conversion to a new statewide budgeting, accounting, and financial and human resources management system. The bill also repeals certain budget and federal aid requirements.
Senate Finance
April 3, 2008
2008-1226s
06/09
Amendment to HB 1412
Amend RSA subparagraph I(b) as inserted by 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 section 3 with the following:
3 Duties. The commission shall:
I. Study the feasibility of appointing or contracting with a fleet manager for state-owned motor vehicles.
II. Review the results of the fleet management performance audit and, where appropriate, incorporate the findings and recommendations of the audit in the final report of the commission.
HEARINGS
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 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 1516-FN, relative to the divestiture
of
1:10 p.m. HB 877-FN, relative to the state recycling program.
1:50 p.m. HB 1520-FN, allowing service in the Peace Corps to be purchased as creditable service in the retirement system.
2:10 p.m. HB 1633-FN, relative to the regulation of licensed alcohol and drug use counselors.
2:30 p.m. HB 1583-FN, requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008
CAPITAL BUDGET, Room 103, SH
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Foster, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gatsas, Sen. Clegg
10:15 a.m. HB 1352, (New Title) relative to the comprehensive state development plan.
10:30 a.m. HB 1601-FN-A, relative to funding for certain capital projects of the Pease development authority.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
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 1457, (New Title) allowing smoking in cigar bars.
10:30 a.m. HB 1578-FN, relative to insurance fraud.
10:45 a.m. HB 1378, relative to insurance taxes and fees.
11:00 a.m. HB 686-FN, (New Title) relative to the regulation of remotely readable devices and the illegal use of payment card scanning devices or reencoders.
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 1298-FN, making changes to the veterinary/medical/optometric education program.
8:45 a.m. HB 1642-FN, (New Title) providing additional funding for charter schools for the 2009 fiscal year.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 100, SH
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Hassan (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Odell
1:30 p.m. HB 1434, relative to the regional greenhouse gas initiative and authorizing cap-and-trade programs for controlling carbon dioxide emissions.
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 1505-FN, establishing the
10:30 a.m. HB 1615-FN-A, (New Title) establishing the state office of rural health in the department of health and human services and establishing a commission to recommend policies and programs to increase the number of persons in health professions servicing New Hampshires rural and underserved areas.
10:45 a.m. HB 1395-FN, establishing the AIDS drug assistance program fund.
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 1133, relative to the age of majority for purposes of pornography-related offenses.
2:15 p.m. HB 1243, amending the timeframes for involuntary civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
2:30 p.m. HB 1294, establishing the offense of public urination or defecation.
2:45 p.m. HB 1619-FN, (New Title) requiring a report of the number of female inmates incarcerated in a state correctional facility receiving sex offender treatment.
3:00 p.m. HB 1613-FN, making changes to certain statutes relating to crimes against children.
3:15 p.m. HB 1640-FN, (New Title) relative to the classification of convicted sex offenders and offenders against children and revising the provisions requiring DNA testing of criminal offenders.
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 1573-FN-L, relative to hazardous and dilapidated buildings.
8:45 a.m. HB 1581-FN-L, relative to the formation of stormwater utility districts.
9:00 a.m. HB 1338, (New Title) establishing an arboviral illness task force and relative to mosquito control and abatement.
9:15 a.m. HB 1468, relative to mosquito control policy for lands managed by the fish and game department.
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 1302-FN, relative to enforcement of gambling laws.
8:40 a.m. HB 1303-FN, relative to limiting games of chance.
8:50 a.m. HB 1603-FN-A, establishing a penalty for payment of a state obligation with an invalid form of payment.
9:00 a.m. HB 1509-FN-A, establishing certain fees for operators of games of chance for the purpose of funding the education trust fund.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
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.
9:15 a.m. HB 1305-FN-L, relative to filing for election to town offices.
9:30 a.m. HB 1551-FN, relative to fees for special number plates for veterans.
9:45 a.m. HB 1526, (New Title) relative to the
use of images of
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Rooms 305-307, LOB
Sen. Burling (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Kenney, Sen. Downing
4:00 p.m. HB 1645-FN-L, relative to
administration of the
FOR DISCUSSION:
· Medical Benefits
(the
previous hearing for HB 1645-FN-L was recessed on April 9TH.)
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 781-FN, relative to the duties of the department of safety.
10:30 a.m. HB 1448-FN, (New Title) relative to documents prepared by the department of transportation and reimbursement fees for such documents.
10:45 a.m. HB 1496-FN, establishing motor vehicle learners' permits and relative to youth operators' licenses.
11:00 a.m. HB 1604-FN, relative to the electronic toll collection system.
11:15 a.m. HB 1610-FN, relative to motor carriers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE Room 103, LOB
Sen. Gallus (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Estabrook, Sen. Gatsas
1:00 p.m. HB 172-FN, (New Title) relative to state meat inspection.
1:05 p.m. HB 666-FN, (New Title) relative to the immunizations included for reimbursement in the animal population control program.
1:10 p.m. HB 1293, (New Title) relative to eligibility of dog and cat owners to participate in the states reduced fee companion animal population control program.
1:15 p.m. HB 1297, relative to licenses for aquaculture issued by the fish and game department.
1:20 p.m. HB 1351, relative to fish and game license and registration agents.
1:25 p.m. HB 1430, relative to the application of animal cruelty laws to horse and dog race tracks.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. Burling (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
1:00 p.m. HB 1442-FN-A-L, relative to the taxation of farm buildings and land under farm buildings.
(the previous hearing for HB 1442-FN-A-L was recessed on April 8th.)
1:30 p.m. HB 474, excluding septic and sewage treatment facilities from the tax exemption for water and air pollution control facilities.
(the previous hearing for HB 474 was recessed on April 1st.)
2:00 p.m. HB 1472, relative to workforce housing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 100, SH
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Hassan (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Odell
9:30 a.m. HB 1405-FN, (New Title) regulating outdoor wood-fired hydronic heaters.
(the previous hearing for HB 1405-FN was recessed on April 3rd.)
10:30 a.m. HB 1594-FN, relative to hazardous material reporting requirements and establishing fees for hazardous materials facilities and employees.
(the previous hearing for HB 1594-FN was recessed on April 8th.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008
EDUCATION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Estabrook (C), Sen. Foster (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
8:30 a.m. HB 1563-FN, authorizing public academies to receive public funds for renovation and expansion of regional vocational education programs.
8:45 a.m. HB 765-FN, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the financial liability for placement of a child with a disability.
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 1349, relative to membership on the council on resources and development.
2:15 p.m. HB 1628, relative to renewable energy generation incentive programs.
3:00 p.m. HB 1647-FN-A, relative to demand response program revenue.
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 632-FN, relative to the penalty for death resulting from the trafficking of controlled drugs.
2:30 p.m. HB 1180, (New Title) relative to the
definitions of law enforcement officer and judicial officer under the
capital murder law and establishing a commission to study the death penalty in
3:00 p.m. HB 1623-FN, (New Title) relative to the penalty for possession of marijuana.
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 1226, allowing the town of
8:45 a.m. HB 1254, (New Title) relative to the ability of towns to regulate the storage of deicing chemicals.
9:00 a.m. HB 1179, including certain nonprofit organizations under the right-to-know law.
9:01 a.m. HB 1408-L, relative to the right-to-know law.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
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
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
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
NH COMMISSION ON DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS (RSA 125-Q)
1:30 p.m. Room 205, 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
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008
EXOTIC AQUATIC WEEDS AND SPECIES COMMITTEE (RSA 487:30)
10:00 a.m. Room 308, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN
10:00 a.m. Bureau of Developmental Services Regular Meeting
105 Pleasant Street
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
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP
A
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Subcommittee Work Session on Corrections
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
Cancelled 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
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY METHODS AND COSTS OF SEWAGE, SLUDGE, AND SEPTAGE DISPOSAL (HB 699, Chapter 253:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room 303, LOB Regular Meeting
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008
COMMISSION TO
RECOMMEND A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR INCREASING THE USE OF PASSENGER
RESTRAINTS IN
9:00 a.m. Room 302, LOB Regular Meeting
Friday, APRIL 25, 2008
JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADDRESS (HA 1, for the removal of Patricia C. Coffey, superior court justice, from office.)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 206-208, LOB Public Hearing
OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3)
9:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
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
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
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
COMMISSION TO STUDY EMPLOYMENT ISSUES AFFECTING VETERANS (SB 237, Chapter 316:2, Laws of 2007)
9:00 a.m. Room 203, LOB Regular 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
STATE COMMITTEE ON AGING (RSA 161-F:7,I)
10:00 a.m. Brown Building, Room 232 Regular Meeting
129 Pleasant St
WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3)
10:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Subcommittee Work Session
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)
1:15 p.m. Room 206, LOB 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
NH COMMISSION ON DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS (RSA 125-Q)
1:30 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
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
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
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 COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.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
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
monday, june 2, 2008
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)
1:15 p.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008
NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4)
10:00 a.m. CDFA Board Room Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 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, JUNE 16, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 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, JUNE 20, 2008
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 12-A:30)
9:00 a.m. Department of Resources and Regular Meeting
Economic Development
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
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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, 308, 312, 314, 317,
318, 321, 323, 324, 325, 329, 330, 331, 332, 337, 344, 348, 354, 356, 376, 378,
402, 410, 435, 437, 438, 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, 781, 837, 841, 901, 1127, 1152, 1168, 1293, 1341, 1343, 1348,
1394, 1405, 1429, 1436, 1457, 1472, 1502, 1505, 1509, 1579, 1584, 1590, 1594,
1596, 1604, 1607, 1615, 1618, 1619, 1622, 1640, 1645, 1652.
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NOTICES
Disability Resource for Legislators and Senators
Many of you may know Carol Nadeau, Executive Director of the
Governors 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 DAllesandro
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LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE
Proposed Amendments to Ethics Guidelines
At its meeting on March 31, 2008, the Committee unanimously voted to amend the Ethics Guidelines, subject to approval by the General Court in accordance with RSA 14-B:3, II. The amendments, in their entirety, are printed below.
Senator Peter Hoe Burling
Senator Sheila Roberge
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE
Proposed Amendments to the Ethics Guidelines
At its meeting on March 31, 2008,
the Legislative Ethics Committee unanimously voted to propose the following
amendments to the Ethics Guidelines.
These proposed amendments are necessitated by the legislative changes
made by Senate Bill 206, which was enacted as Chapter 21 of the
Legislative
Ethics Committee
Explanation:
Matter added to the current guidelines appears in bold italics.
Matter
removed from the current guidelines appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
ETHICS GUIDELINES
2
DEFINITIONS.
I. "Anything Of Value" includes but is not limited to the following:
(a) A pecuniary item, including money, or a bank bill or note;
(b) A promissory note, bill of exchange, order, draft, warrant, check, or bond given for the payment of money;
(c) A contract, agreement, promise, or other obligation for an advance, conveyance, forgiveness of indebtedness, deposit, distribution, loan, payment, gift, pledge, or transfer of money;
(d) A stock, bond, note, or other investment interest in an entity;
(e) A receipt given for the payment of money or other property;
(f) A cause of action;
(g) A gift, tangible good, chattel, or an interest in a gift, tangible good, or chattel;
(h) A loan or forgiveness of indebtedness;
(i) A work of art, antique, or collectible;
(j) An automobile or other means of personal transportation;
(k) Real property or an interest in real property, including title to realty, a fee simple or partial interest, present or future, contingent or vested within realty, a leasehold interest, or other beneficial interest in realty;
(l) A promise of employment or continued employment;
(m) A rebate or discount in the price of anything of value unless the rebate or discount is made in the ordinary course of business to a member of the public without regard to that person's status as a public official or public employee, or the sale or trade of something for reasonable compensation that would ordinarily not be available to a member of the public.
II.
"Conflict Of Interest" is the
condition in which a legislator has a financial interest in any official activity.
III. "Expense Reimbursement'' shall
mean any price, charge, fee, expense, or other cost which is waived, forgiven,
reduced, prepaid, or reimbursed in any form for the reasonable expenses of
attendance, registration, travel, meals, or lodging related to a bona fide
conference, meeting, seminar or educational or informational program, when
the source of such reimbursement is other than the state, a county, or the
United States of America.
III. "Family
Member" shall mean any person related to and living in the same domicile
as a legislator, legislative officer, or legislative employee who shares a
common economic interest in the expenses of daily living, including, but not
limited to, a spouse, child, or parents.
[III.] V. "Financial Interest" is
a reasonably foreseeable direct material financial effect [, distinguished
from its effect on the public generally, on the legislator or his or her
spouse] arising from a change in law, a
change in administrative rule, a decision whether or not to award a contract,
grant a license or permit, discipline a licensee or permittee, or other
decision by government affecting a business, profession, occupation, group, or
matter enumerated in RSA 15-A:5, I(d) that results in a greater financial
effect on you or a family member than it would on the general public.
VI. (a)
"Gift'' shall mean:
(1)
Money in any amount, whether in the form of cash, check or any other negotiable
or non-negotiable instrumentality for the transfer of money.
(2) Any other tangible thing,
intangible thing, service, or the use thereof having more than insignificant
economic value. Any such item with a value of less than $25 is presumed to be
of insignificant economic value.
(b)
Notwithstanding subparagraph (a), "gift'' shall not mean:
(1)
A political contribution as defined in RSA 664.
(2)
A commercially reasonable loan, made in the ordinary course of business.
(3)
Repayment to an elected official, public official, public employee,
constitutional official, or legislative employee of a bona fide loan made by
such a person.
(4) A ceremonial plaque,
award, or other commemorative object, which is personally inscribed to the
recipient and which has inconsequential economic value. A ceremonial object or
award with a value of $150 or less is presumed to be of inconsequential
economic value.
(5)
Objects which primarily serve an informational purpose provided in the ordinary
course of business, such as reports, books, maps, or charts.
(6)
Money in any form, an object, or any tangible or intangible thing of economic
value, where the donor's act of giving is purely private and personal in nature
and the money, object, or thing of economic value would have been given and
received even if the person were not an elected official, public official,
public employee, constitutional official, or legislative employee.
(7)
Wages, salary, benefits, mileage, or payment for expenses received by the
person in his or her regular course of employment or business which is
unrelated to the government position held.
(8)
Wages, salary, benefits, mileage, or payment for expenses paid to the person by
the state, a county, or the
(9)
Tickets or free admission to a charitable, ceremonial, or political event
provided that:
(A)
The proceeds of the event are subject to the political contributions and
expenditure reporting law, RSA 664; or
(B)
The event is sponsored by a charitable organization that is registered with the
division of charitable trusts, department of justice, or which is a charitable
organization pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code; or
(C)
The event is published as an event open for attendance by any member of the
general court in the calendar of the senate or the house.
(10)
Meals, beverages, lodging, or transportation associated with attendance at:
(A)
Any event for which the primary significance is ceremonial or celebratory,
provided the event is public or, if by invitation only, is planned to have an
attendance greater than 50 people; or
(B)
Any event where the person is attending in an official capacity representing the
state and/or the senate, house, or the agency of which the person is a member.
(11)
Expense reimbursement or an honorarium.
(12)
Meals and beverages consumed at a meeting or event, the purpose of which is official
business.
VII. "Honorarium'' means a payment in
any form to a legislator, legislative officer, or legislative employee for an
appearance, speech, written article or other document, service as a consultant
or advisor, or participation in a discussion group or similar activities . Honorarium does not include a payment for
such activities for which the person is being compensated by the state, a
county, the United States of America, or by any other employer or client, where
the activity giving rise to the honorarium is not related to or associated with
any public office or government employment.
[IV.] VIII. "Immediate Family"
includes a spouse, guardian, parent, sibling, child or dependent.
[V.] IX. Legislation" is a bill,
resolution or constitutional amendment.
[VI.] X. "Official Activities"
is the conduct of activities which relate to official responsibilities
including the introduction of legislation, testifying before any legislative
committee or state agency, voting in committee or in house or senate session or
otherwise participating in, influencing, or attempting to influence any
decision of the legislature, county delegation or any state agency.
XI. Official Business means, for legislators, legislative officers, and legislative employees, the discussion or transaction of legislative business, namely, any official action or non-action with regard to any potential pending or existing bill, resolution, amendment, report, or study, any other matter pending or proposed in a committee or in either house of the general court, or an issue of public policy which is or may be the subject of legislative attention, or any other matter which is within the official jurisdiction or cognizance of the general court.
3 LEGISLATOR'S FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORM.
Every representative, senator, and officer of the House and Senate, shall file with the Legislative Ethics Committee the following financial disclosure form on or before January 31 of each year.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORM
FOR STATE SENATORS, STATE
REPRESENTATIVES AND OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL COURT
Required by the Legislative Ethics Committee (RSA 14-B)
Name of Legislator/Officer ____________________________________________________________________________
(print name)
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________
street town/city zip code
Office
_________________ County/District
________________ Telephone
Number __________________
I. Sources of Income
Identify below the
name, address, and type of any professional, business, or other organization
(including any unit of government) in which you or your spouse are or
were an employee, officer, director, associate, partner, proprietor, [employee,]
or member, or served in any professional or advisory capacity,
from which you or your spouse derived any income (including retirement
benefits other than federal retirement and/or disability benefits) in excess of
$10,000 during the preceding calendar year.
1) a) Name
of organization____________________________________________________________________________
b) Address of organization__________________________________________________________________________
c) Type of organization ____________________________________________________________________________
2) a) Name
of organization____________________________________________________________________________
b) Address of organization__________________________________________________________________________
c) Type of organization_____________________________________________________________________________
3) a) Name
of organization____________________________________________________________________________
b) Address of organization__________________________________________________________________________
c) Type of organization_____________________________________________________________________________
(attach additional sheets if necessary)
[Please note: every State Senator,
State Representative, and Officer of the General Court is required to file this
form.] If you feel that your income
during the preceding calendar year does not qualify for disclosure according to
the criteria stated above, signify by [checking] writing your initials on
the line below.
My income does not qualify _____
[COMPLETION
OF THIS SECTION IS OPTIONAL.]
[Disclosure and description below of your financial
interest may eliminate the need to follow the conflict of interest procedure
established in Section 5 of the Ethics Guidelines. If your participation in an official activity
creates a conflict of interest not disclosed by the information on this form,
you must complete and file a Declaration of Intent Form in accordance with
Section 5 of the Ethics Guidelines. See
Section 5 of the Ethics Guidelines for information regarding particular
conflicts of interest that you may have.]
II.
Disclosure of Financial Interests
IDENTIFY
AND DESCRIBE BELOW ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST YOU OR YOUR SPOUSE MAY HAVE. FOR
THIS SECTION, FINANCIAL INTEREST MEANS THAT A CHANGE IN [THE] LAW,
A
CHANGE IN ADMINISTRATIVE RULE, A DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO AWARD A CONTRACT,
GRANT A LICENSE OR PERMIT, DISCIPLINE A LICENSEE OR PERMITTEE, OR OTHER
DECISION BY GOVERNMENT AFFECTING THE BUSINESS, PROFESSION, OCCUPATION, GROUP,
OR MATTER [DEALING WITH ANY OF THESE SUBJECTS] LISTED BELOW
WOULD POTENTIALLY HAVE A GREATER
FINANCIAL EFFECT ON YOU OR YOUR SPOUSE THAN IT WOULD ON THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Do you or your spouse have a financial interest, as defined above, in any of the following businesses, professions, occupations, groups, or matters? Check any of the following which apply and describe the nature of your or your spouses financial interest:
(a)
any profession,
occupation, or business licensed or certified by the State of
_____________________________________________________________________
(b)
health
care
_____________________________________________________________________
(c)
insurance
_____________________________________________________________________
(d)
real
estate, including brokers, agents, developers, and landlords
_____________________________________________________________________
(e)
banking or
financial services
_____________________________________________________________________
(f)
State of
_____________________________________________________________________
(g)
the
_____________________________________________________________________
(h)
the current use
land assessment program
_____________________________________________________________________
(i)
restaurants
and lodging
_____________________________________________________________________
(j)
the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages
_____________________________________________________________________
(k)
the practice of
law
_____________________________________________________________________
(l)
any business
regulated by the Public Utilities Commission
_____________________________________________________________________
(m)
horse or dog racing, or other legal forms of gambling
_____________________________________________________________________
(n)
education
_____________________________________________________________________
(o)
water resources
_____________________________________________________________________
(p)
agriculture
_____________________________________________________________________
(q)
Interest and Dividends Tax
_____________________________________________________________________
(r)
other
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I hereby swear or affirm that [T}the
foregoing information is true and complete to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
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Signature of Legislator/Officer
Complete and return to the
Legislative Ethics Committee no later than January 31, ______ .
4 PROHIBITED
ACTIVITIES.
I. Legislators shall not solicit, accept, or agree to accept anything of value from another for themselves or other persons, if the legislator receives such thing of value:
(a) Knowing or believing the other's purpose to be the influencing of an action, decision, opinion, recommendation, or other official activity.
(b)
Knowing or believing that the giver is or is
likely to become subject to or interested in any matter or action pending
before or contemplated by the [giver or another member of the legislature]
legislator
or
the
General Court.
(c) In return for advice or other assistance relating to a legislator's official activities.
(d) In return for introducing legislation, testifying before any legislative committee or state agency, voting in committee or in House or Senate session, or otherwise participating in, influencing, or attempting to influence any decision of the legislature, county delegation or any state agency.
(e) In return for an endorsement, nomination, appointment, approval or disapproval of any person for a position as, or advancement of, a public servant.
(f) In return for having given a decision, opinion, recommendation, nomination, vote, or other official activity.
(g) In
violation of RSA 15-B.
II. Legislators shall not:
(a) Reveal information which the legislator has obtained confidentially in the course of his official activities.
(b) Reveal information about state agency operations or decisions which the legislator would not reveal to any member of the general public requesting such information.
(c) Threaten reprisals or promise inducements of any kind to influence another so as to obtain special personal benefits for the legislator, the legislator's immediate family, or for certain constituents which would not be available to others under similar conditions.
(d) Conduct private negotiations with any governmental agency in an attempt to obtain a decision on a pending matter which would result in special personal benefit to the legislator, to the legislator's immediate family, or to certain constituents which would not be available to others under similar conditions.
III. Legislators shall not use their public position or office to obtain anything of value for the private benefit of the legislator or the legislator's immediate family.
IV. Legislators shall not use state-provided services or facilities for private gain.
V. Legislators shall not become involved in any official activity without complying with the conflict of interest procedure set forth in this document.
VI. Legislators shall not engage in conduct that constitutes sexual harassment as defined in RSA 14-B:1.
VII. Nothing in this section on prohibited activities should be construed to prohibit the following:
[(a) The giving or receiving of campaign contributions
made for the purpose of defraying the costs of a political campaign.]
[(b)] (a) Assistance to constituents in
their dealings with state agencies.
[(c)] (b) Advocacy of a particular outcome
on matters pending before a state agency when the legislator believes such a
decision would benefit the general public or the legislator's constituents
generally.
[(d)] (c) Submission by a legislator of
recommendations or references on behalf of a candidate for state employment
when the legislator believes the candidate is qualified to be a suitable public
employee.
[(e) Acceptance of awards, prizes or other honors of a
minimal value.]
[(f)] (d) Acceptance of anything of value the receipt of which would otherwise be a violation of this section where the value is less than $250.00 in aggregate from any single source during any calendar year.
[(g)] (e) Acceptance of expense
reimbursement [or underwriting of actual] for the reasonable expenses
for attendance,
registration, travel, meals, and lodging[, and
subsistence directly] related to [attendance at] a bona fide conference,
meeting, seminar, or educational or informational [or educational
conference, seminar, or meeting,] program related to the legislator's office so
long as disclosure of any such reimbursement [or underwriting, including the
identity of the primary sponsor or sponsors and including financial
contributors,] is made [within 15 calendar days of the legislator's
return from such conference (if expenses are underwritten) or, within 15
calendar days of reimbursement] no later than the last day of the month
following the month during which the expense reimbursement was received. This disclosure shall be filed in the Office
of the Secretary of State and shall be in the form prescribed in RSA 15-B. This provision shall not be construed to
require reporting of an expense reimbursement made by an organization to which
the general court pays dues, when the prepayment, underwriting or reimbursement
is provided because of the dues paid.
(f)
Acceptance of honoraria so long as disclosure is made no later than the last
day of the month following the month during which the expense reimbursement was
received. This disclosure shall be filed in
the Office of the Secretary of State and shall be in the form prescribed in RSA
15-B.
(g) Acceptance of meals or beverages with a
value of greater than $25 consumed at a meeting or event pertaining to official
business so long as disclosure is made no later than ten (10) days following
the meeting or event at which the meals or beverages were consumed. This disclosure shall be filed in a report in
the Office of the Secretary of State and shall be in the form prescribed in RSA
15-B.
{(h) Acceptance of anything permitted
under RSA 15-B.}
5 CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROCEDURE.
I. No declaration shall be required if no benefit or detriment could reasonably be expected to accrue to the legislator as a member of a business, profession, occupation, or other group, to any greater extent than to any other member of such business, profession, occupation, or other group, provided that disclosure of the legislators membership is made in the Financial Disclosure Form pursuant to section 3 of the Ethics Guidelines. For purposes of these guidelines, groups shall be limited to ones generally recognized and of a substantial size.
II. When a legislator becomes aware that a conflict of interest exists or may exist and the conditions set forth in paragraph I are not met, the legislator shall proceed in accordance with either subparagraph (a) or (b):
(a) Declare that the legislator will not participate in any official activity associated with the issue.
(b) Declare that the legislator intends to participate in the official activity and will provide a description the conflict of interest including:
* names of all entities, both public and private, which might be affected;
* the nature of any benefit which may accrue to the legislator;
* the nature of any financial interest in the issue;
* the nature of any relationship which existed, exists or may exist between the legislator and
any person or entity which might be affected;
* such additional information as may be required to permit clear public awareness and
understanding of the nature and extent of the conflict.
III. The declaration required in subparagraphs II (a) and (b) of this procedure shall be publicly announced prior to the legislator's initial participation in the official activity. The information required in subparagraph (b) shall be filed with the clerk of the member's respective body within 24 hours of the time of the official activity and be made available for public inspection during normal business hours.
6 LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEE CODE OF CONDUCT.
I. General Principles of Conduct.
(a) A legislative employee or officer should view his or her work for the General Court as a public service and should strive to promote the common good of the citizens of the State of New Hampshire through the devotion of his or her professional talents and energies to the support of the General Court in its mission as the representative of the citizens of this state.
(b) A legislative employee or officer should act in a way that makes him or her worthy of the trust the General Court places in staff members and officers.
(c) A legislative employee or officer should provide objective advice, information, and alternatives to legislators, independent of the employee's or officer's personal beliefs or interests or the interests of third parties. A legislative employee or officer should avoid activities that conflict with this objectivity or give the appearance of conflict.
(d) A legislative employee or officer should treat all legislators with dignity and respect, and provide services of equal quality to the employee's or officer's appropriate legislative clientele.
II. Definitions.
(a) "Legislative Employee" includes all house, senate, and joint staff whether employed on a part-time, full-time, permanent or temporary basis.
(b) "Legislative Officer" includes those employees of the House and Senate who are elected by members of the General Court.
III. Prohibited Activities.
(a) A
legislative employee or officer shall not violate the provisions of RSA 15-B.
[(a)] (b) A legislative employee or
officer shall not accept any gift from givers who wish to influence the work
activities of the employee or officer.
(c) A legislative employee or officer shall not accept any employment or serve in any position, in addition to legislative employment, which would impair the employee's or officer's independence of judgment.
(d) Except within the scope of employment, a legislative employee or officer shall not provide any service to a lobbyist or any other person with a direct personal interest in any matter or action pending before the General Court.
(e) Nothing in this paragraph should be construed to prohibit the following:
(1) Acceptance of awards, prizes, honors, or gifts of a minimal value.
(2) Acceptance of informational material relevant to the employee's or officer's official function, such as books, pamphlets, reports, documents, periodicals, or other information that is recorded in a written, audio, or visual format.
(3) Acceptance
of expense
reimbursement [or underwriting of actual] for the reasonable expenses
for attendance,
registration, travel, meals, and lodging[, and
subsistence directly] related to [attendance at] a bona fide conference,
meeting, seminar, or educational or informational [or educational
conference, seminar, or meeting,] program related to the legislative
employee's or officer's employment so long as disclosure of any such
reimbursement [or underwriting, including the identity of the primary
sponsor or sponsors and including financial contributors,] is made [to
the joint committee on legislative facilities or the fiscal committee of the
general court as appropriate within 15 calendar days of the employee's or
officer's return from such conference (if expenses are underwritten) or within
15 calendar days of reimbursement] no later than the last day of the month
following the month during which the expense reimbursement was received. This disclosure shall be filed in the Office of the
Secretary of State and shall be in a form prescribed [by the
above-cited committees and shall be made available to the public upon request]
in
RSA 15-B. This provision shall not be
construed to require reporting of an expense reimbursement made by an
organization to which the general court pays dues, when the prepayment,
underwriting or reimbursement is provided because of the dues paid.
(4) Acceptance
of honoraria so long as disclosure is made no later than the last day of the
month following the month during which the expense reimbursement was received. This disclosure shall be filed in the Office
of the Secretary of State and shall be in the form prescribed in RSA 15-B.
(5)
Acceptance of meals or beverages with a value of greater than $25 consumed at a
meeting or event pertaining to official business so long as disclosure is made
no later than ten (10) days following the meeting or event at which the meals
or beverages were consumed. This
disclosure shall be filed in a report in the Office of the Secretary of State
and shall be in the form prescribed in RSA 15-B.
{(6) Acceptance
of anything permitted under RSA 15-B.}
[(b)](f) A legislative
employee or officer shall not use or attempt to use the employee's or officer's
official position to (a) personally obtain any privilege, exemption, special
treatment or any other thing of value, or (b) obtain any such benefit for
others except as required to perform duties within the scope of employment.
[(c)] (g) A
legislative employee or officer shall not accept or solicit anything of value
for the private benefit of the employee or officer or the employee's or
officer's immediate family under circumstances in which it can be reasonably
inferred that the legislative employee's or officer's independence of judgment
is impaired or is intended as a reward for any official action.
[(d)](h) A legislative employee or officer shall not use
state-provided services or facilities for private gain.
[(e)] (i) A legislative employee or officer shall
not disclose confidential information acquired by reason of the employee's or
officer's official position to any person or group not entitled to receive such
information, nor shall the employee or officer use such information for
personal gain or benefit or for the benefit of others.
[(f)] (j) A legislative
employee or officer shall not enter into any contract with a state agency
involving services or property, unless the contract is made after public notice
and competitive bidding; except in cases
where public notice and competitive bidding are not required, the contract or
agreement shall be filed with the employee's or officer's supervisory officer.
IV. Disclosure Procedure. When a legislative employee or officer becomes aware that his or her participation in a particular activity presents a conflict of interest or conflicts with his or her objectivity or gives the appearance of a conflict, the employee or officer shall immediately make disclosure of this fact to his or her supervisory officer. All such reports shall be forwarded to the Chief of Staff of the House, the Chief of Staff of the Senate, the Director of the Office of Legislative Services, or Legislative Budget Assistant, as appropriate.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2008
The Legislative Youth Advisory Council will meet Sunday,
April 13, at 3 p.m. at the NH Technical Institute in
Senator Molly M. Kelly
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TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008
The Fourteenth Annual New Hampshire Clothesline Project
sponsored by the AmeriCorps Victim Assistance Program is being held on Tuesday,
April 15, 2008 on the State House Lawn in conjunction with Victims' Rights Day.
A press conference will begin at
Senator Robert E.
Clegg, Jr.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008
Public Information Session on HB 65 (New Title) relative to the Pease Development Authority.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 15th
WHERE:
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
Senator Martha Fuller
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TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008
The Pierce Law Review Death Penalty Forum,
The subject of the panel discussion will be "Current
Issues of the Death Penalty in
Topics that will be covered at this panel discussion
include: current capital litigation in
For any questions, contact: Megan De Vorsey - (603) 513-5166.
Senator Harold W. Janeway
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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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THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008
Health Services invites you to attend our health fair Thursday, April 24, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the LOB. A list of programs will be posted at a later date. There will be some screening available, programs and much more. We look forward to seeing you there.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008
"Walk the
Talk" for a Healthier
Please join your colleagues and constituents on Thursday, April 24, 2008 to "Walk the Talk," a 15-minute community walk in Downtown Concord as a celebration of what small changes in our lives can do to improve our health. The Walk will begin in front of the State House at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 11:45 a.m. back at the State House, followed by brief remarks from NHs First Lady, Dr. Susan Lynch. This event is to celebrate the release of NH's HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) statewide plan. For more information, visit www.hnhfoundation.org or call the HNH Foundation at 603/229-3260.
Senator Molly M. Kelly
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TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008
What: Luncheon and Release of UNH Carsey Institute
Report: Bonnie CLAC Provides Transportation Solutions and Key Economic and
Social Benefits to NH Residents
Where:
When: Tuesday, April 29th, 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Event description:
Please join Bonnie CLAC for the release of new findings examining proven
transportation solutions for
Increased ability to get to work (reported by 50% of clients)
Better overall financial outlook (reported by 73% of clients)
Better access to health care (reported by 52% of clients)
Bonnie CLAC is a nonprofit organization that helps low income individuals
purchase new, fuel-efficient cars by providing financial literacy classes and
individual loans and counseling. The Carsey Institute is an applied
research and public policy institute that builds knowledge for families and
communities. Speakers at the lunch event will include Bonnie CLAC
President, Robert Chambers and Sally Ward, Senior Fellow of the Carsey
Institute and Professor of Sociology at UNH. We look forward to seeing
you there.
Please RSVP by April 23rd to: Rachel Sorlien, rachelsorlien@bonnieclac.org,
603-727-7006
Senate Peter Hoe Burling
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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 Holiday)
VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - APRIL & MAY
State House Visitation Schedule April &
May 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 April & May 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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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. Patricks School Jaffrey |
3&4/13 |
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Apr 15 |
1:00 |
NH Association of Volunteer
Administrators |
Adult/15 |
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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 16 |
1:00 |
Scarlet Letters |
Adult/20 |
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Apr 17 |
9:00 |
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Adult/12 |
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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 |
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 23 |
12:00 |
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(3rd-8th)/14 |
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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 |
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Apr 30 |
11:00 |
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4/50 |
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May 1 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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(4&6)/40 |
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May 1 |
11:30/1:00 SH/HM |
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4/60 |
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May 2 |
9:30/11:00 SH/SC |
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4/50 |
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May 2 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
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4/64 |
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May 5 |
9:00 |
St. Anthonys School |
4/50 |
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May 5 |
10:15/11:30 SH/SC |
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4/80 |
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May 6 |
9:00 |
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HS/50 |
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May 6 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/80 |
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May 6 |
12:00 |
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7/49 |
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May 7 |
9:30 |
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4/38 |
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May 7 |
11:00 |
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4/31 |
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May 8 |
8:45 |
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4/31 |
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May 8 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/67 |
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May 9 |
8:45 |
New |
4/16 |
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May 9 |
10:00 |
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4/14 |
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May 9 |
10:00 |
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4/25 |
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May 9 |
11:30 |
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4/33 |
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May 9 |
1:00 |
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(3&4)/20 |
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May 12 |
9:45 |
Dr. Louis Soule School |
4/56 |
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May 12 |
10:30/12:30 SH/Planet |
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4/66 |
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May 13 |
8:45 |
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4/20 |
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May 13 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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4/70 |
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May 14 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/80 |
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May 15 |
9:15 |
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4/15 |
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May 15 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
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4/88 |
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May 16 |
9:00/10:30 SH/HM |
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4/80 |
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May 16 |
1:00 |
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4/25 |
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May 19 |
9:45 |
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4/20 |
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May 19 |
11:00 |
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(3&4)/15 |
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May 19 |
12:30 |
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4/29 |
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May 19 |
2:00 |
NARFE |
Adult/25 |
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May 20 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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4/105 |
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May 20 |
12:30 |
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4/12 |
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May 21 |
10:00 |
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4/33 |
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May 21 |
11:00 |
Young Professionals Association |
Adults/15 |
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May 21 |
12:00 |
Presentation of |
4/36 |
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May 22 |
10:30 |
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4/20 |
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May 22 |
10:30 |
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4/7 |
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May 22 |
11:30/1:00 SH/HM |
DJ |
4/80 |
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May 22 |
1:00 |
Seminarians |
Adult/25 |
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May 23 |
10:00 |
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4/40 |
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May 23 |
11:30 |
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4/40 |
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May 23 |
1:00 |
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4/32 |
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May 27 |
10:00 |
St. Marys School |
4/11 |
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May 27 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/56 |
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May 28 |
10:30 |
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6/9 |
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May 28 |
10:30 |
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4/11 |
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May 28 |
12:00 |
St. Elizabeth of |
4/25 |
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May 29 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
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May 30 |
10:00 |
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4/40 |
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May 30 |
11:15 |
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4/46 |