June 12, 2008

No. 24

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEB SITE ADDRESS:

www.gencourt.state.nh.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

MEETINGS AND NOTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE RECESSED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR

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 Berlin, and establishing a fund to assist with the payment of property taxes. 3/13/08, pending motion ITL, Ways and Means, SJ 9, pg. 230

 

SB 307-FN-L, exempting Purple Heart plate recipients from number plate and registration fees. 3/13/08, pending motion OTP, Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 9, pg. 228

 

SB 330-FN, relative to video lottery machines at certain pari-mutuel facilities. 3/20/08, pending motion ITL, Ways and Means, SJ 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 New Hampshire businesses in general. 2/14/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0461s), Ways and Means, SJ 6, pg. 136

 

SB 469, allowing fish and game license agents to collect an additional convenience fee. 1/23/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0134s), Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, SJ 3, pg. 79

 

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

 

HB 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, JUNE 13, 2008

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

9:30 a.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 21-P:51)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROCEDURE FOR COUNTY PAYMENTS FOR NURSING HOME CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE (HB 2, Chapter 263:23, Laws of 2007)

11:00 a.m.                    Rooms 210-211, 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

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

9:00 a.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Subcommittee Meeting

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

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-I:2)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 203, 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

TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008

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

9:00 a.m.                      NH Department of                                Subcommittee Meeting

                                    Revenue Administration

                                    57 Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 210-211, LOB                             Regular Business

COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR INCREASING THE USE OF PASSENGER RESTRAINTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE IN ORDER TO REDUCE MOTOR VEHICLE FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES AND THE RESULTING COSTS (HB 533, Chapter 326:4, Laws of 2007)

3:00 p.m.                      Room 302, LOB                         Subcommittee Meeting: Laws and                                                                     Civil Liberties

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008

ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374-F:5)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 304, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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

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 NEW HAMPSHIRE IN ORDER TO REDUCE MOTOR VEHICLE FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES AND THE RESULTING COSTS (HB 533, Chapter 326:4, Laws of 2007)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 302, LOB                         Regular Meeting

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (RSA 282-A:128)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Subcommittee on Negative Balance                                                                   Employers

PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES COUNCIL (HB 491, Chapter 250:2, Laws of 2007)

2:00 p.m.                      Department of Health &                        Regular Meeting

                                    Human Services

                                    29 Hazen Drive, Rooms 110-112

                                    Concord, NH

SENATE LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE (RSA 17-E:5)

2:45 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES (RSA 17-E:2)

3:00 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

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

                                    Concord, NH

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

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

OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 205, 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 COMPREHENSIVE STATE MENTAL HEALTH PLAN (HB 691, Chapter 175:15, Laws of 2005)

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

NH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2)

10:00 a.m.                    NH Higher Education                           Special Meeting

                                    Assistance Foundation

                                    8 Barrell Court

                                    Concord, NH

TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008

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

9:00 a.m.                      NH Department of                                Subcommittee Meeting

                                    Revenue Administration

                                    57 Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

COMMISSION ON THE USE OF RADIO FREQUENCY TECHNOLOGY (HB 203, Chapter 165:1, Laws 2006)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 303, LOB                         Regular Meeting

GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 102, LOB                         Regular Meeting

LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING ISSUES (HB 54, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 306, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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 201, LOB                         Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 187-B:1)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 303, LOB                         Organizational Meeting

TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)

4:00 p.m.                      YMCA                                                  Regular Meeting

                                    72 Concord Street

                                    Manchester, NH

5:00 p.m.                      YMCA                                                  Public Hearing

                                    72 Concord Street

                                    Manchester, NH

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

                                    57 Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

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

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

                                    Pease International Tradeport

                                    Portsmouth, NH

FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2008

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

9:30 a.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

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

                                    29 Hazen Drive, Rooms 110-112

                                    Concord, NH

MONDAY, JULY 28, 2008

NH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2)

10:00 a.m.                    NH Higher Education                           Regular Meeting

                                    Assistance Foundation

                                    8 Barrell Court

                                    Concord, NH

thursday, july 31, 2008

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

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 100, SH                                     Continued Meeting

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008

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

9:30 a.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 21-P:51)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2008

GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 102, LOB                         Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2007

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

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008

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

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 306-308, 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

                                    29 Hazen Drive, Rooms 110-112

                                    Concord, NH

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FISCAL NOTE ADDITIONS AND UPDATES HAVE BEEN AMENDED TO THE BILLS ON THE WEB SITE AND ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR THE FOLLOWING 2008 BILLS:

SENATE BILLS: 63, 94, 103, 117, 146, 166, 173, 210, 212, 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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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 19 Henniker Street, Concord, NH on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Ribbon-cutting ceremony is at 3:00 p.m.  Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

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 Raymond, New Hampshire.  The Parade will begin at 9:30 Friday morning on Epping Street (State Route 27).  After the parade, there will be patriotic ceremonies and family fun around the Town Common.  Music is planned to accompany all activities.  We will be offering hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy, old-fashioned children’s games and crafts, face painting, and clowns.  For teenagers and older, there will be a climbing wall.  No RSVP is necessary.

Senator John S. Barnes, Jr.

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SENATE SCHEDULE

Friday, July 4, 2008 - Fourth of July (State Holiday)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - JUNE

State House Visitation Schedule 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 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

 

DATE

TIME

GROUP

CLASS/SIZE

June 13

9:00

NH-Russian American Rule of Law Consortium

Adult/14

June 13

11:00

American Friends of Lafayette

Adult/40

June 13

1:00

NH State Grange

Adult/25

June 27

10:30

Phoenix Academy – Dublin

HS/

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