May 16, 2008
No. 20
STATE OF
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Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
HEARINGS, MEETINGS
AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008 AT 1:00 P.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 373, relative to unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor. 5/15/08, pending motion Ought to Pass as Amended, Judiciary, SJ 18, 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 1133, relative
to the age of majority for purposes of pornography-related offenses. 5/08/08, pending motion Interim Study,
Judiciary, SJ 16, pg. TBA
HB 1222, prohibiting writing a text message while driving. 5/15/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (1724s), Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 18, pg. TBA
HB 1264, relative to prohibiting ATV and trail bike use on state-owned rail trails acquired using federal funds. 5/15/08, pending motion ITL, Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 18, pg. TBA
HB 1429, relative to private landfills. 5/15/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (1863s), Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 18, pg. TBA
HB 1457, (New Title) allowing smoking in cigar bars. 4/24/08, pending motion ITL, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, SJ 14, pg. 399
HB 1458, relative
to milk producers and hauling and stop charges. 4/17/08, pending motion ITL, Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, SJ
13, pg. 391
HB 1472, relative to workforce housing. 5/15/08, pending motion OTP, Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 18, pg. TBA
HB 1477, relative to cellular phone and satellite television records for child support enforcement. 5/15/08, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 18, pg. TBA
HB 1479-FN, relative to sale of tobacco products and the appeals process concerning the seizure of illegal tobacco products. 4/17/08, pending motion OTP, Ways and Means, SJ 13, pg. 390
HB 1613-FN, making
changes to certain statutes relating to crimes against children. 5/08/08, pending motion Interim Study,
Judiciary, SJ 16, pg. TBA
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. 4/17/08, pending motion Interim Study, Judiciary, SJ 13, pg. 388
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008
CAPITAL BUDGET, Room 100, SH
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Foster, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gatsas, Sen. Clegg
10:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Gottesman (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Roberge
2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
EDUCATION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Estabrook (C), Sen. Foster (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
9:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, SH
Sen. Burling (C), Sen. Cilley (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Letourneau
1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Hassan (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Odell
11:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Burling (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Kenney, Sen. Downing
1:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
FINANCE, Room 100, SH
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen.
Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Odell, Sen. Gallus
2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH
Sen. Estabrook (C), Sen. Sgambati (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark,
Sen. Janeway, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Kenney
10:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Foster (C), Sen. Gottesman (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Clegg, Sen. Letourneau
11:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. Burling (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
9:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Letourneau (C), Sen. Burling (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. DeVries, Sen. Clegg
9:45 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH
Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Downing
9:45 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
MEETINGS
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
Cancelled Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP
A
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Subcommittee Work Session on Corrections
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS (RSA 17-H:2)
1:00 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP LEGISLATION FOR EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE 2008 AND 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION (HB 305, Chapter 248:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room 302, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO
RECOMMEND A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR INCREASING THE USE OF PASSENGER
RESTRAINTS IN
3:00 p.m. Room 302, LOB Subcommittee Work Session
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008
1:00 p.m. Room 203, LOB Subcommittee Meeting
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
2:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES (RSA 17-E:2)
3:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008
JOINT HOUSE AND
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
1:00 p.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Committee Meeting for ERP Briefing
JOINT LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 17-N:1)
3:00 p.m. Room 212, LOB Regular Business
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008
STATE PARK SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 216-A:3-k)
9:00 a.m. NH Charitable Foundation Regular Meeting
37 Pleasant Street
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2)
10:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Ethics Guidelines and Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business
FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008
9:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE (RSA 17-I:1)
3:00 p.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
monday, june 2, 2008
HOUSING AND CONSERVATION PLANNING PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD (RSA 4-C:29)
9:30 a.m. Office of Energy and Planning 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
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
WORKERS COMPENSATION ADVISORY (RSA 281-A:62)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Board Meeting
Administration Training Room
COMMISSION TO STUDY
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN
10:00 a.m. Bureau of Developmental Services Regular Meeting
105 Pleasant Street
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008
COUNCIL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P:1)
9:30 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4)
10:00 a.m. CDFA Board Room Regular Meeting
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT SYSTEM LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 194-C:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
wednesday, june 11, 2008
PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE (RSA 187-A:28-a)
10:30 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY METHODS AND COSTS OF SEWAGE, SLUDGE, AND SEPTAGE DISPOSAL (HB 699, Chapter 253:1, Laws of 2007)
9:00 a.m. Room 303, LOB 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
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, 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
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1)
9:30 a.m. Rooms 305-307, 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
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2008
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
thursday, july 17, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 100, SH Regular Meeting
PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES COUNCIL (HB 491, Chapter 250:2, Laws of 2007)
2:00 p.m. Department of Health & Regular Meeting
Human Services
thursday, july 31, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 100, SH Continued Meeting
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SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
SB 32-FN increasing the maximum amount of debt or damages for small claims actions.
SB 63 authorizing the commissioner of revenue administration to extend tax filing deadlines for certain members of the armed forces.
SB 84 establishing procedural requirements to improve implementation of the 10-year highway plan.
SB 85 relative to eligibility for the property tax exemption for the disabled.
SB 94 relative to the office of information technology.
SB 102-FN relative to the powers of state government in the event of an incident or outbreak of communicable disease.
SB 131 relative to insurance coverage for services of midwives.
SB 158 relative to review of
activities affecting surface waters.
SB 166-FN (New Title) relative to port moorings.
SB 177 (New Title) relative to orders of reparation by the public utilities commission and penalties against public utilities.
SB 212-FN relative to the regulation of home
inspectors.
SB 236 extending the authority for police mutual aid.
SB 259 establishing state appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards.
SB 264 (New Title) relative to creating liens on personal and real property to recover uncollected small claims judgments.
SB 301-FN (New Title) requiring insurers to
cover prescriptions for durable medical equipment filled near the patient’s
residence.
SB 308-FN-A (2nd New Title) preventing potential double taxation on the identical gross business profits of business organizations.
SB 310-FN relative to changes to games of chance.
SB 317-FN relative to the retail sale of
tobacco products.
SB 319-FN relative to third party liability and state recovery of public assistance.
SB 321 (New Title) relative to
construction or renovation of regional vocational centers, transferring certain
positions from the pari-mutuel commission to the department of safety, and
requiring certain operating budget reductions.
SB 324-FN consolidating all substance abuse services in the office of alcohol and drug abuse prevention within the department of health and human services.
SB 327-FN relative to compensation for state
employees injured in the line of duty.
SB 331-FN establishing new positions and
realigning functions at the department of corrections.
SB 332-FN relative to resomation of human remains.
SB 335 allowing certain judges to terminate membership in the judicial retirement plan and elect senior active status.
SB 337-FN relative to home education of
children.
SB 338 relative to the
SB 341 prohibiting digital advertising devices on certain highways.
SB 342-FN-L establishing a mechanism for expediting relief from municipal actions which deny, impede, or delay qualified proposals for workforce housing.
SB 358 relative to mooring permits.
SB 359 (New Title) updating the health curriculum requirements for public school students and requiring the state board of education to provide for procedures through which students may be excused from course requirements relating to health and sex education on religious grounds without penalty.
SB 361 relative to the widening of Interstate 93.
SB 363 requiring youth operators and passengers of OHRVs and snowmobiles to wear approved protective headgear.
SB 370 relative to emergency powers of
the supreme court.
SB 373 (New Title) relative to definitions for and the application of the civil unions law to the retirement system.
SB 374 relative to the process for
nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
SB 377 relative to the application of the prudent investor rule to town trust funds.
SB 379 relative to boating while intoxicated and transporting alcoholic beverages by a minor.
SB 381 relative to conservation commissions.
SB 383 establishing a commission to develop
a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.
SB 384 relative to the repair of septic systems prior to the sale of waterfront property.
SB 394 establishing an economic development advisory council.
SB 403 (New Title) relative to the
commission to study issues relative to groundwater withdrawals.
SB 413 authorizing the department of
resources and economic development to retain the administrative fee for certain
disposals of state lands.
SB 414 (New Title) authorizing special elections to fill vacancies in elective town offices.
SB 422 adding an energy section to
zoning and planning master plans.
SB 429 relative to driver education
courses in other states.
SB 430 relative to cemeteries and mausoleums.
SB 433 relative to confidential communications between a physician and a patient.
SB 439 relative to money transmitters
and mortgage servicing companies.
SB 451 authorizing rate recovery for
electric public utilities investments in distributed energy resources.
SB 463 (New Title) establishing an
investment committee and an audit committee in the
SB 465 relative to the laws regulating
trusts and trust companies in
SB 467 relative to taking lobsters and crabs.
SB 468 (New Title) relative to the
reinsurance pool and the
SB 472 (New Title) relative to
consumer protection from certain practices of payday loan, small loan, and
title loan lenders and establishing a commission to study access to consumer
credit for people in New Hampshire.
SB 473 naming the Prisoners of
War/Missing in Action Memorial in
SB 474 relative to registers of deeds and reports of county officers.
SB 482 relative to ethical standards
for volunteer service in the executive branch.
SB 483 establishing a committee to study in-home intervention and counseling services for families and children charged with a crime or designated in need of services by the juvenile court.
SB 484 establishing a commission to investigate alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders and cost savings related to such alternatives.
SB 490-FN (New Title) relative to fees for
special number plates for veterans and relative to vehicle registration fees
for disabled veterans and former prisoners of war.
SB 492 relative to persons designated
to fill vacancies on the ballot.
SB 495-FN prohibiting Internet solicitation and exploitation of children.
SB 496 establishing a commission to
study incentives for providers of home and community-based care.
SB 497-FN relative to the security of bonds or notes issued to the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank.
SB 500-FN (New Title) relative to certain
insurance fraud, relative to workers’ compensation for employee leasing
companies, and establishing a task force on employee misclassification.
SB 501-FN (3rd New Title) relative to workers’ compensation on certain state projects and penalty collection powers of the department of labor.
SB 507-FN (New Title) relative to extended terms of imprisonment for criminal street gang members.
SB 508-FN-L relative to municipal deposits.
SB 512-FN relative to emergency management
powers.
SB 513-FN relative to fighting animals.
SB 516-FN-L relative to aid for county bridges.
SB 519-FN imposing a per diem fine on dam owners and operators for failure to repair damage.
SB 522-FN (New Title) relative to licensing requirements for small quantity biodiesel producers and distributors and prohibiting the sale or delivery of biodiesel not meeting the state ASTM standard.
SB 526 relative to the death benefit for police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
SB 528-FN relative to a mercury-added thermostat collection program.
SB 530-FN-A-L relative to kindergarten aid.
SB 531 (New Title) relative to the capital appropriation for the Hillsborough north superior court and relative to the venue for criminal cases in Hillsborough county.
SB 532 relative to administrative fines under the indoor smoking act.
SB 533 establishing a committee to study age-based driver's license renewal testing.
SB 536-FN reclassifying certain positions in the insurance department.
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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, 310, 312, 314, 317,
318, 319, 321, 323, 324, 325, 329, 330, 331, 332, 337, 342, 344, 348, 354, 356,
376, 378, 402, 410, 413, 435, 437, 438, 439, 451, 463, 490, 497, 500, 501, 502,
507, 508, 509, 515, 516, 519, 520, 522, 528, 530, 536, 539, 540.
HOUSE BILLS: 91,
173, 185, 211, 285, 315, 352, 359, 399, 415, 563, 581, 595, 666, 678, 679, 686,
754, 765, 766, 794, 781, 837, 841, 901, 1127, 1152, 1168, 1293, 1307, 1341, 1343,
1348, 1394, 1395, 1405, 1429, 1434, 1436, 1457, 1472, 1502, 1505, 1509, 1579, 1584,
1590, 1594, 1596, 1604, 1607, 1615, 1618, 1619, 1622, 1640, 1643, 1645, 1648,
1652.
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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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MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008
All legislators, staff, and members of the public are invited to join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network for the arrival of the “Fight Back Express” bus. The “Fight Back Express” is traveling the country to call attention to the importance of health care access for all Americans. The bus will stop at the State House on Monday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. For more information, please visit acscan.org/bus or call Peter Ames at 471-4110.
Senator Martha Fuller
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008
In 2007, the Rock ‘n Race attracted over 5,000 participants
to the State House Plaza, raising more than $230,000 for the programs and
services at the Payson Center for Cancer Care at Concord Hospital. The
Rock ‘n Race is expecting 6,000 participants this year. The event takes
place May 21,
2008. Please be aware, with the dramatic growth of this event, the City
of Concord has approved road closings for North Main Street, Park Street, and
Capitol Street beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Any vehicles parked on
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008
All legislators and staff are invited to an ice cream social
celebrating the start of Chronic Disease Awareness Week. It will be
hosted by the New Hampshire Council for Children and Adolescents with Chronic
Health Conditions and will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Upham
Walker House,
Senator John S. Barnes, Jr.
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan
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FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008
All Legislators and Legislative Staff are invited to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony
in Honor of Veterans at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 30, at the
Senator John S. Barnes, Jr.
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MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2008
Pursuant to RSA 326-B:10,IV, the Joint Health Council will meet at the NH Board of Nursing Office located at the Walker Building, 21 S. Fruit St., Concord, N.H., on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Senator Iris W. Estabrook
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FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008
The
35th Annual Bill White & Junie Blaisdell Ceremonial & Memorial
Legislative Golf Tournament for the benefit of the American Heart Association is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2008 at
the Beaver Meadow Golf Club,
Registration is at 7:00 a.m. and the shotgun start is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. The format is “Captain and Crew.”
Sign-up
as a foursome or sign-up by yourself in order to be placed in a foursome.
As Beaver Meadow Golf Course requires advance notice of the number of participants, the deadline will be strictly enforced for planning purposes. Please note that payment must be made upon registration. There will be no exceptions to this rule! Cancellation must occur two weeks prior to the tournament date to receive a full fee refund.
Return your entry and payment no later than May 16th to Heather Ebbs in Room 307 of the LOB. Checks should be made payable to: NH Legislative Golf Committee.
Senator Robert E. Clegg Jr.
!
35th Annual Bill White & Junie Blaisdell
Ceremonial & Memorial Golf Tournament
Beaver Meadow Golf Course
Name: 1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________ Amount Enclosed: ___________
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SENATE SCHEDULE
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 - Veterans' 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 - MAY & JUNE
State House Visitation Schedule May &
June 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 May & June 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 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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DATE |
TIME |
GROUP |
CLASS/SIZE |
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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 |
|
4/29 |
|
May 19 |
2:00 |
NARFE |
Adult/25 |
|
May 20 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
4/105 |
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May 20 |
12:30 |
|
4/12 |
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May 21 |
10:00 |
|
4/33 |
|
May 21 |
11:00 |
Young Professionals Association – |
Adults/15 |
|
May 21 |
12:00 |
Presentation of |
4/36 |
|
May 21 |
1:30 |
|
HS/22 |
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May 22 |
8:30 |
Raymond Junior Honor Society |
7&8/25 |
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May 22 |
10:30 |
|
4/20 |
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May 22 |
10:30 |
|
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 |
|
4/40 |
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May 23 |
11:30 |
|
4/40 |
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May 23 |
1:00 |
|
4/32 |
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May 27 |
10:00 |
St. Mary’s School – |
4/11 |
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May 27 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
4/56 |
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May 28 |
9:30 |
|
HS/12 |
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May 28 |
10:30 |
|
6/9 |
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May 28 |
10:30 |
|
4/11 |
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May 28 |
12:00 |
St. Elizabeth of |
4/25 |
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May 29 |
9:30 |
|
6/35 |
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May 29 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
|
4/75 |
|
May 30 |
10:00 |
|
4/40 |
|
May 30 |
11:15 |
|
4/46 |
|
May 30 |
11:30 |
|
4/18 |
|
June 2 |
8:30 |
|
4/45 |
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June 2 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
|
4/100 |
|
June 2 |
11:00 |
|
4/29 |
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June 3 |
9:00 |
|
8/50 |
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June 3 |
11:30 |
|
4/45 |
|
June 3 |
10:15 |
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4/50 |
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June 4 |
10:15/11:30 SH/HM |
|
4/95 |
|
June 4 |
1:00 |
|
4/30 |
|
June 5 |
9:00 |
|
8/50 |
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June 5 |
10:00 |
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4/42 |
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June 5 |
11:30 |
|
4/ |
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June 5 |
1:00 |
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4/31 |
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June 6 |
10:00 |
|
4/40 |
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June 6 |
12:00 |
Ed Fenn Elementary School – Gorham |
4/35 |
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June 9 |
9:00 |
|
8/94 |
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June 9 |
10:00 |
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4/31 |
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June 10 |
10:00 |
|
4/50 |
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June 10 |
11:00 |
|
4/41 |
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June 10 |
2:00 |
Somersworth Recreation Department |
Seniors/25 |
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June 11 |
9:30/10:30 |
|
4/150 |
|
June 13 |
9:00 |
NH-Russian American Rule of Law Consortium |
Adult/14 |
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June 13 |
11:00 |
American Friends of |
Adult/40 |
|
June 13 |
1:00 |
NH State Grange |
Adult/25 |
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June 27 |
10:30 |
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HS/ |
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THE STATE OF
SUPREME COURT
In Case No. 2008-0292, Request for an Opinion of the
Justices (Voting Age in Primary Elections), the court on April 24, 2008,
issued the following order:
The following request of the house for an opinion of the justices was adopted on April 23, 2008, and filed with the supreme court on April 24, 2008:
HOUSE RESOLUTION
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Whereas, Senate Bill 436, “An act enabling certain persons to vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age,” is presently pending in the house of representatives; and
Whereas, Senate Bill 436 would provide that a person who is 17 years of age and who otherwise meets voter eligibility requirements may participate in a party’s presidential primary and state primary election, provided that such person will be 18 years of age by the time of the next state general election; and
Whereas, Part I, Article 11 of the Constitution of New Hampshire states: “every inhabitant of the state of 18 years of age and upwards shall have an equal right to vote in any election,” N.H. CONST. pt. I, art. 11; and
Whereas, a question has arisen as to the constitutionality of the bill; and
Whereas, it is important that those constitutional questions be settled before the bill is enacted; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the justices of the supreme court be respectfully requested to give their opinion upon the following questions of law:
1. Would enactment of Senate Bill 436 to allow voting in a presidential primary and state primary election by 17-year-old persons who will be 18 years of age at the next state general election, violate Part I, Article 11 of the Constitution of New Hampshire?
In Case No. 2008-0292, Request for an Opinion of the
Justices (Voting Age in Primary Elections), the court on April 24, 2008,
issued the following order:
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2. Would enactment of Senate Bill 436 which places specific responsibilities upon local supervisors of the checklist regarding the registration, voting, and maintenance of the voter checklists involved in allowing voting in a presidential primary and state primary election by 17-year-old persons who will be 18 years of age at the next state general election, violate Part I, Article 28-a, of the Constitution of New Hampshire?
That the clerk of the house of representatives transmit copies of this resolution and Senate Bill 436 to the Justices of the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
Typewritten memoranda on the questions presented by the request may be furnished by any legislator, attorney, organization, interested party, or member of the public on or before May 7, 2008. An original and eight copies of any memorandum must be filed with the clerk's office.
This order is entered by a single justice (Broderick, C.J.). See Rule 21(7).
Eileen Fox, Clerk