May 29, 2008
No. 22
STATE OF
WEB SITE ADDRESS:
www.gencourt.state.nh.us
Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 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. 650
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. 537
HB 1222, prohibiting writing a text message while driving. 5/15/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (1724s), Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 18, pg. 688
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. 681
HB 1429, relative to private landfills. 5/15/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (1863s), Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 18, pg. 593
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. 653
HB 1477, relative to cellular phone and satellite television records for child support enforcement. 5/15/08, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 18, pg. 652
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. 537
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
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008
9:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Subcommittee Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE (RSA 17-I:1)
3:00 p.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2008
LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)
1:00 p.m. NH Technical Institute Regular Meeting
monday, june 2, 2008
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
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
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING ISSUES (HB 54, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008
COMMISSION TO
RECOMMEND A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR INCREASING THE USE OF PASSENGER
RESTRAINTS IN
9:00 a.m. Room 302, LOB Subcommittee Work Session
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
COMMISSION TO STUDY REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SECURE LANDFILLS (HB 672, Chapter 252:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
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
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT SYSTEM LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 194-C:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374:22-h)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting with Discussion:
Wireless Telecommunications Issues
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
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Complaint Hearing
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)
Cancelled Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS (RSA 17-H:2)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:00 a.m. NH Department of Subcommittee Meeting
Revenue Administration
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2008
COMMISSION TO
RECOMMEND A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR INCREASING THE USE OF PASSENGER
RESTRAINTS IN
9:00 a.m. Room 302, LOB 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
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY EMPLOYMENT ISSUES AFFECTING VETERANS (SB 237, Chapter 316:2, Laws of 2007)
9:00 a.m. Room 204, LOB Regular Meeting
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
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN 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 TO DEVELOP
A
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Subcommittee Work Session on Corrections
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:00 a.m. NH Department of Subcommittee Meeting
Revenue Administration
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)
4:00 p.m. YMCA Regular Meeting
5:00 p.m. YMCA Public Hearing
FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE FEASIBILITY OF TIDAL POWER GENERATION UNDER THE LITTLE BAY AND GENERAL
SULLIVAN BRIDGES IN
1:00 p.m. NH DES Field Office Regular Meeting
Pease International Tradeport
MONDAY, 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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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
Open enrollment for Senators to purchase or make changes to medical and/or dental insurance through the State health care program will be held from 6/9/08 to 6/20/08 with an effective date of 7/1/08. Those Senators who are already enrolled in the program, but wish to make changes should do so during open enrollment. Information and enrollment forms are available through Joyce Phinney or Mary Vinson, State House Room 113 or call 271-5685.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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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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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008
The NH Cultural Diversity Awareness Council invites you to
Senator Iris W. Estabrook
Senator Lou D'Allesandro
Senator Sheila Roberge
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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.
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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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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008
The Officers and Directors of NH Motor Transport Association
cordially invite all Legislators to attend an OPEN HOUSE of their new building
location at
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2008
Everyone is invited to attend the 4th of July
parade and Independence Day celebration in
Senator John S. Barnes, Jr.
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SENATE SCHEDULE
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 29 |
9:30 |
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6/35 |
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May 29 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
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4/75 |
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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 |
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May 30 |
11:30 |
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4/18 |
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June 2 |
8:30 |
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4/45 |
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June 2 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
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4/100 |
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June 2 |
11:00 |
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4/29 |
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June 3 |
9:00 |
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8/50 |
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June 3 |
11:30 |
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4/45 |
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June 3 |
10:15 |
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4/50 |
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June 4 |
10:15/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/95 |
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June 4 |
1:00 |
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4/30 |
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June 5 |
9:00 |
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8/50 |
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June 5 |
10:00 |
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4/42 |
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June 5 |
11:30 |
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4/ |
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June 5 |
1:00 |
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4/31 |
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June 6 |
10:00 |
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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 |
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8/94 |
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June 9 |
10:00 |
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4/31 |
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June 10 |
10:00 |
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4/50 |
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June 10 |
11:00 |
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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 |
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4/150 |
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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 |
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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