January 17, 2008
No. 3
STATE OF
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Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS,
AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN JOINT SESSION FOR THE GOVERNOR'S STATE
OF THE STATE
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. TBA
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. TBA
SB 177, relative to orders of reparation by the public utilities commission. 1/2/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (2499s), Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 1, pg. 17-18
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 259, establishing state appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards. 1/17/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0006s), Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 2, 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. TBA
RE-REFERRED BILL REPORTS
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HB 460, relative to conservation restrictions to protect public water supplies.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-2
Senator Odell for the committee.
FINANCE
SB 79-FN-A, relative to court security and court security officers.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 7-0
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
JUDICIARY
SB 90-FN, relative to the penalty for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Clegg for the committee.
SB 121, relative to preventing strategic lawsuits against public participation.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Gottesman for the committee.
REPORTS
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SB 315, preventing the fraudulent use of the names of financial institutions.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 369, relative to the towing and storage of motor vehicles.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 408, establishing a committee to study reverse mortgages.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Roberge for the committee.
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS
SB 520-FN-A, requiring the state veterans council to issue a state veterans handbook biennially.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 521-FN, increasing the maximum scholarship amount available from the national guard scholarship fund.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SCR 7, urging the
United States Department of Defense and Congress to restore full services to
the
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
SCR 8, urging the United States Department of Defense to restore the designations of Prisoner of War and Missing in Action to those servicemen and servicewomen who are missing in operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator DeVries for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 300-FN-A, relative to death benefits for corrections officers killed in the line of duty.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SB 316-FN, expanding a death benefit for police officers and firefighters to emergency medical technicians.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
JUDICIARY
SB 350-FN, extending the surcharge on probate court entry fees to judicial branch family division cases which would previously have been brought in probate court.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Clegg for the committee.
SB 370, relative to emergency powers of the supreme court.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Foster for the committee.
SB 447, eliminating obsolete provisions regarding pleas by mail and noncomputerized courts.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Gottesman for the committee.
SB 488, relative to jurisdiction of the probate courts and superior courts.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Clegg for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 377, relative to the application of the prudent investor rule to town trust funds.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 431, naming a
small impoundment in Goffstown as
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0
Senator Roberge for the committee.
SB 461, relative to accessibility of genealogical records to the public.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
SB 303-FN, relative to special number plates.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Clegg for the committee.
SB 336-FN, relative to special number plates for veterans who are former prisoners of war.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Clegg for the committee.
SB 490-FN, relative to fees for special number plates for veterans.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Kelly for the committee.
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE
SB 467, relative to taking lobsters and crabs.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
SB 469, allowing fish and game license agents to collect an additional convenience fee.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-1
Senator Janeway for the committee.
SB 480, repealing a requirement that the fish and game department publish certain hunting season information in newspapers in each county.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0
Senator Gallus for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Senate Judiciary
January 17, 2008
2008-0147s
04/09
Amendment to SB 90-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Sheriffs and Constables; False Personation. Amend RSA 104:28-a to read as follows:
104:28-a False Personation. [A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if,
not being a] Any person who falsely assumes or
exercises the functions, powers, duties, or privileges incident to the office
of sheriff, deputy sheriff, state police officer, police officer of any
city or town, or any other law enforcement officer or investigator employed by
any state, country or political subdivision of a state or country, [he purposely
pretends to be or assumes to act as such law enforcement officer or
investigator, or if he purposely requests any other person to assist him in any
matter belonging to the duty of such law enforcement officer or investigator]
or
who wears or displays without authority any uniform, badge, or other
identification by which such sheriff, officer, or investigator is lawfully
identified, and with the intent to be recognized as such, shall be guilty of a
class B felony.
2 Railroad Police; Impersonating an Officer. Amend RSA 381:12 to read as follows:
381:12 Impersonating an
Officer. Any person who impersonates a
railroad police officer shall be guilty of a [misdemeanor] class
B felony.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2009.
Sen. DeVries, Dist. 18
January 9, 2008
2008-0076s
08/09
Amendment to SB 315
Amend RSA 384:67, IV as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
IV. For purposes hereof, the term “financial institution” shall mean a bank, as defined in RSA 384-B:1, I, a national bank, a federally chartered savings bank or association, a federally or state-chartered credit union, a mortgage lender as defined in RSA 397-A and 397-B, or an affiliate or subsidiary thereof having a business location in the state of New Hampshire.
Amend RSA 384:69 as inserted by section 5 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
384:69
Jurisdiction. Any individual or
business entity that engages in any act or conduct in violation of RSA 384:67
shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the state of
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
January 16, 2008
2008-0124s
05/04
Amendment to SB 408
Amend the bill by replacing subparagraph I(a) of section 2 with the following:
(a) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, from the commerce, labor and consumer protection committee.
Amend the bill by replacing section 4 with the following:
4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Two members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
January 17, 2008
2008-0134s
10/05
Amendment to SB 469
Amend RSA 214:15, I(b) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(b) Except for electronic issuance by an agent
under RSA 214:7, VI, the agent may charge a convenience fee of up to $2 for
each license form used in a single transaction, which shall be retained by the
license agent.
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
January 17, 2008
2008-0137s
03/10
Amendment to SB 490-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Special Number Plates for Certain Veterans; Fees. Amend RSA 261:86, II to read as follows:
II. Plates
furnished pursuant to subparagraphs I(a)-(c) shall be issued without charge. Plates furnished pursuant to subparagraphs
I(d) and (e) shall be issued upon payment of the regular registration fee
and [number] the $4 per plate fees under RSA 261:75. Notwithstanding RSA 265:73 or any other
law, any person who is issued a plate pursuant to subparagraphs I(c)-(e) shall
not be entitled to free parking privileges provided for disabled veterans,
except that a person who qualifies for special plates pursuant to subparagraph
I(d) may be issued an additional special plate for a motorcycle.
2 Special Number Plates for Veterans; Fee Eliminated. Amend RSA 261:87-b, I to read as follows:
I. The director is
hereby authorized to issue special number plates to be used on motor vehicles
owned by veterans of the a one time $25 fee to
recover production and administrative costs that shall be in addition to]
the regular motor vehicle registration fee and [any other number] the
$4 per plate fees [otherwise required] under RSA 261:75. The director shall also issue such plates to
any person providing proof of honorable discharge from the armed services of
any nation allied with the
3 Registration Fees; Veteran Exemptions. Amend RSA 261:141, VIII to read as follows:
VIII. No fee shall be charged for registering a vehicle owned by any person who:
(a) Because
of being an amputee, or paraplegic, has received said motor vehicle from the
United States government or whose vehicle is to replace one so received, or who
is evaluated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be
permanently and totally disabled from such service connected disability[, a
special number plate].
(b) Has been
determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs to be suffering from total
blindness as a result of a service connected disability[, a special number
plate].
(c) Is a former prisoner of war and was captured
and incarcerated while serving in a qualifying war or armed conflict as defined
in RSA 72:28, V, and who was honorably discharged.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2008.
2008-0137s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Eliminates the one time fee for special number plates for veterans.
II. Clarifies the disabled veteran exemption from state vehicle registration fees.
III. Exempts former prisoners of war from state vehicle registration fees.
Election Law and Internal Affairs
January 16, 2008
2008-0129s
09/04
Amendment to SB 520-FN-A
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT requiring the state veterans council to issue a state veterans handbook biennially and making an appropriation therefor.
Amend RSA 115:6, II as inserted by section 1 of the bill by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following new subparagraph:
(c) The state veterans council may accept and
expend for purposes of publishing and distributing the state veterans handbook,
any donations, grants, bequests, and contributions which become available for
such purposes.
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:
2 Appropriation; State Veterans Council. The sum of $1 is hereby appropriated to the state veterans council for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 for the purpose of publishing and distributing the state veterans handbook under section 1 of this act. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
HEARINGS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008
FINANCE, Room 100, SH
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Odell, Sen. Gallus
Cancelled EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Gottesman (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Roberge
10:15 a.m. SB 319-FN, relative to third party liability and state recovery of public assistance.
10:25 a.m. SB 397, relative to mail-in rebates for merchandise purchased within the state.
10:35 a.m. SB 426, establishing a committee to study the current definition of the term "community benefit" applicable to nonprofit health care providers.
10:45 a.m. SB 345, prohibiting hospitals from requiring insurance coverage for organ donations and organ transplants.
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. SB 418, changing the name of charter schools to "innovative public schools."
8:45 a.m. SB 339-FN-A, relative to per pupil funding for charter school pupils.
9:00 a.m. SB 340-FN-A-L, requiring a transportation stipend for charter school pupils.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Hassan (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Odell
2:00 p.m. SB 455, relative to the removal of designations from certain real property by the department of environmental services.
2:30 p.m. SCR 5, urging that federal, state, and local governments work with broadcasters and consumer groups to inform New Hampshire residents of the 2009 digital broadcast conversion.
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. 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.
10:30 a.m. SB 509-FN, requiring tobacco cessation therapy under the state Medicaid program.
Cancelled SB 464, relative to the number of children in a licensed foster home.
(SB
464, is cancelled and will be rescheduled at later date)
10:45 a.m. SB 390, establishing a suicide prevention council.
11:00 a.m. SB 454, relative to certain changes to the controlled drug act.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Foster (C), Sen. Gottesman (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Clegg, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 445, updating the procedure for recommending persons for initial appointment as marital masters.
2:15 p.m. SB 401, relative to recommendations of marital masters.
2:30 p.m. SB 444, relative to settlements on behalf of minors and judgments and decrees in favor of minors.
2:45 p.m. SB 487, clarifying the law regarding bail pending appeal.
3:00 p.m. SB 329, relative to the payment of retired judges serving on screening panels for medical injury claims.
3:15 p.m. SB 399, permitting annulment of certain criminal records in the supreme court.
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. SB 367, relative to the date of the final property tax bill in municipalities that bill quarterly.
8:45 a.m. SB 371, making various changes to the
city of
9:00 a.m. SB 373, relative to dental insurance
coverage for members of the
9:15 a.m. SB 473, naming the Prisoners of
War/Missing in Action Memorial in
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. SB 333-FN-A-L, establishing an exemption from the real estate transfer tax.
8:45 a.m. SB 423, relative to cashing of bingo winnings checks.
9:00 a.m. SB 310-FN, relative to changes to games of chance.
9:15 a.m. SB 491, excluding the value of a view from property tax assessment.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 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. SB 499-FN, relative to penalties for unauthorized disclosure of confidential matters in legislative ethics proceedings.
8:50 a.m. SB 470, allowing lobbyists and those connected with lobbyists to sit on committees established by the judicial branch.
9:10 a.m. SB 437, relative to access to voter database information.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Burling (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen.
Cilley, Sen. Kenney, Sen. Downing
1:00 p.m. SB 522-FN, relative to licensing requirements for small quantity biodiesel producers and distributors.
1:20 p.m. SB 326-FN, relative to salaries for certain unclassified positions.
1:40 p.m. SB 346-FN, relative to the regulation of fuel gas fitters by the state fire marshal.
2:00 p.m. SB 331-FN, establishing new positions and realigning functions at the department of corrections.
2:20 p.m. SB 366, relative to the operation of the state suggestion and extraordinary service award program.
2:40 p.m. SB 413, authorizing the department of resources and economic development to retain the administrative fee for certain disposals of state lands.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
FINANCE, Room 100, SH
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Odell, Sen. Gallus
10:15 a.m. SB 354-FN-A, establishing a spending cap on state budget requests.
10:30 a.m. SB 448-FN-A, relative to increasing the staff of the charitable trust unit of the department of justice and making an appropriation therefor.
10:45 a.m. SB 498, relative to state guarantees of certain municipal debt issues.
11:00 a.m. SB 325-FN-A, relative to child care provider reimbursement rates.
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. SB 388, relative to commercial driver license qualifications.
11:00 a.m. SB 364, relative to vehicle weight tolerance.
11:15 a.m. SB 429, relative to driver education courses in other states.
11:40 a.m. SB 517-FN, relative to commercial advertising on toll booths.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Gottesman (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Roberge
10:15 a.m. SB 432, relative to workers' compensation for employee leasing companies.
10:25 a.m. SB 439, relative to money transmitters and mortgage servicing companies.
10:35 a.m. SB 481, relative to the bond requirement for completion of local and state public works projects.
10:45 a.m. SB 494-FN, relative to compulsory coverage requirements under workers' compensation.
10:55 a.m. SB 500-FN, relative to certain insurance fraud.
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. SB 365, relative to testing for lead toxicity in children 4 years of age or younger.
10:30 a.m. SB 514-FN, relative to mercury exposure reduction and requiring insurance coverage for mercury-free fillings, vaccines, and injections for certain persons.
10:45 a.m. SB 428, establishing a commission to study the funding of vaccines for children who are not covered by private health insurance and repealing an assessment for the cost of vaccines.
11:00 a.m. SB 512-FN, relative to emergency management powers.
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. SB 342-FN-L, establishing a mechanism for expediting relief from municipal actions which deny, impede, or delay qualified proposals for workforce housing.
8:45 a.m. SB 381, relative to conservation commissions.
9:00 a.m. SB 421-L, requiring municipal land use regulation to provide reasonable opportunities for the creation of workforce housing.
9:15 a.m. SB 422, adding an energy section to zoning and planning master plans.
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. SB 477, requesting that the attorney general seek a ruling from the supreme court relative to whether New Hampshire may opt out of enforcing the provisions of the Master Settlement Agreement.
8:45 a.m. SB 493, allowing certain tax exempt organizations to be defined as charitable organizations for purposes of games of chance operations.
9:00 a.m. SB 497-FN, relative to the security of bonds or notes issued to the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank.
9:15 a.m. SB 515-FN-A, relative to relief from business taxes for self-employed business owners returning from active duty deployment in the armed forces.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 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. SB 436, enabling certain persons to vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age.
8:50 a.m. SB 478, relative to processing absentee ballots.
9:10 a.m. SB 492, relative to persons designated to fill vacancies on the ballot.
9:30 a.m. SB 485, relative to party designations for voters.
9:50 a.m. SB 482, relative to ethical standards for volunteer service in the executive branch.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
FINANCE, Room 100, SH
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Odell, Sen. Gallus
10:15 a.m. SB 442-FN, requiring that the proceeds of fees for motions to appear in court pro hac vice be paid into the law library revolving fund.
10:30 a.m. SB 304-FN-L, repealing a fee charged by the registry of deeds.
10:45 a.m. SB 313, relative to transfers to the revenue stabilization reserve account.
11:00 a.m. SB 321, relative to transfers to the revenue stabilization reserve account.
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. SB 358, relative to mooring permits.
10:40 a.m. SB 380, relative to petitions for boating rules.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008
WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH
Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Downing
8:30 a.m. SB 306-FN, relative to allowing video
gaming in Coos county, building a casino in
8:45 a.m. SB 330-FN, relative to video lottery machines at certain pari-mutuel facilities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 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)
Cancelled Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3)
9:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, 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. DES Field Office Regular Meeting
Conference Room E
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COSTING AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (RSA 193-E:2-d)
2:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF LEASING STATE-OWNED REAL ESTATE ON THE SHORES OF PUBLIC WATERS (HB 710, Chapter 254:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room 203, LOB Regular Meeting
SENATE LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE (RSA 17-E:5)
3:00 p.m. Room
100, SH Regular
Meeting
JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES (RSA 17-E:2)
3:30 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
thursday, january 24, 2008
JOINT HOUSE AND
SENATE FINANCE MEETING
2:30 p.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB ERP Discussion
friday, january 25, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY EMPLOYMENT ISSUES AFFECTING VETERANS (SB 237, Chapter 316:2, Laws of 2007)
9:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
WORKERS COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
12:00 p.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COSTING AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (RSA 193-E:2-d)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2008
LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)
1:00 p.m. NH Technical Institute Regular Meeting
Crocker/Sweeney Room 225
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Complaint Hearing
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A FLOOD MANAGEMENT PLAN (HB 648, Chapter 179:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Office of Homeland Security Regular Meeting
and Emergency Management
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
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COSTING AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (RSA 193-E:2-d)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
tuesday, january 29, 2008
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008
IMPLEMENTING A RECOMMENDATION OF THE NH ESTUARIES PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN (SB 70, Chapter 236:1, Laws of 2003)
8:30 a.m. NH DES Pease Office Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COSTING AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (RSA 193-E:2-d)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (RSA 282-A:128)
9:30 a.m. NH
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
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A FLOOD MANAGEMENT PLAN (HB 648, Chapter 179:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Office of Homeland Security Regular Meeting
and Emergency Management
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
2:00 p.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 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
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-c)
11:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
monday, february 11, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP
A
10:00 a.m. Room 202, LOB Subcommittee Work Session on Corrections
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO ORGANIZE EVENTS IN CELEBRATION OF THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL (SB 221, Chapter 124:1, Laws of 2007)
12:00 p.m. Tuck Library Organization Meeting
NH Historical Society
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 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, FEBRUARY 22, 2008
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
friday, march 14, 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, MARCH 17, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 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, MARCH 21, 2008
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 12-A:30)
9:00 a.m. Department of Resources Regular Meeting
and Economic Development
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular 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,
103, 306, 314, 323, 344, 402, 500, 501, 519
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NOTICES
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE
Required Disclosure Filings
Copies of two financial disclosure forms have recently been provided to each Senator. The first form is the annual "Financial Disclosure Form," which all legislators and legislative officers are required to complete and file with the Legislative Ethics Committee. Please return your completed form to Rich Lambert in Room 112 of the State House no later than January 31, 2008.
The second form is the "
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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The standard mileage rate for transportation expenses for 2008 has been set by the Internal Revenue Service at 50.5 cents per mile. The mileage reimbursement rate for State Legislators who elect the Federal Mileage Reimbursement Rate increases from 48.5 (forty-eight and one-half cents) to 50.5 (fifty and one-half cents) per mile for all miles incurred on or after January 1, 2008.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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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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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008
On Thursday, January 24, 2008, the third annual Public
Health and the
Senator Martha Fuller
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2008
“
Extreme Makeover Home Edition – NH
You are all invited!
The Verizon Wireless Arena in
Admission is free. In addition to the show, there will be
special guests, raffles and other activities, including a behind-the-scenes
documentary on the volunteers who made this happen. The doors will open at 6
p.m. and the program will begin at approximately 6:45. It will be general
seating (first come, first served), so arrive a little early. Concessions will
be open for food and drink. We want to show ABC how special
Please RSVP by signing up at www.rjmoreau.com. Remember, all are invited to take part in this free event. Please forward this to all of your friends and co-workers and help build the momentum!
Senator Robert J. Letourneau
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008
All legislators and staff are invited to a legislative
luncheon and discussion of Electronic Medical Records in the healthcare setting
on Tuesday, January 29th from 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
Senator Theodore L. Gatsas
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008
Mental Health services in
Senator Kathleen G.
Sgambati
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008
Northeast Delta Dental cordially invites all members of the
New Hampshire Legislature and their staff to its Ninth Annual Legislative
Reception to be held Tuesday, February 5, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at
its corporate office
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
Senator Theodore L. Gatsas
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008
Bi-State Primary Care Association and the NH Community
Health Centers invite all Legislators to
attend the 2008 Legislative Breakfast of Champions on Thursday, February 7,
from 7:30 a.m. (hot breakfast) to 9:00 a.m. at the Concord Holiday
Inn,
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
Senator Lou D’Allesandro
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008
To all Legislators: What is mental health? How interconnected
are mental health, physical health and substance use disorders, and what impact
do they have on suicide and suicide attempts? You along with your fellow
legislators,
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
Senator Theodore L. Gatsas
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SENATE SCHEDULE
Monday, January 21, 2008 - Martin Luther King Jr. Civil
Rights Day (State
Monday, February 18, 2008 - President's Day (State
Monday, February 25, 2008 - Start of Winter Break
Friday, February 29, 2008 - End of Winter Break
Thursday, March 06, 2008 - Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all Senate money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b)
Thursday, March 20, 2008 - CROSSOVER – Last Day to ACT on all remaining Senate Bills
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all House money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b)
Thursday, May 15, 2008 - Last Day to ACT on all remaining House bills
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - Last day to FORM Committees of Conference
Monday, May 26, 2008 - Memorial Day (State
Friday, May 30, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. - Last day to SIGN Committee of Conference Reports
Thursday, June 5, 2008 - Last day to ACT on Committee of Conference Reports
Friday, July 4, 2008 - Fourth of July (State
Monday, September 1, 2008 - Labor Day (State
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Veteran's Day (State
Thursday, November 27, 2008 - Thanksgiving Day (State
Friday, November 28, 2008 - Day after Thanksgiving (State
Thursday, December 25, 2008 - Christmas Day (State
VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - JANUARY
State House Visitation Schedule January 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 January 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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Jan 18 |
9:00 |
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HS/9 |
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Jan 18 |
10:00/11:40 SH/SC |
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4/66 |
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Jan 22 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/100 |
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Jan 23 |
9:30 |
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4/20 |
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Jan 24 |
9:00/10:30 SH/HM |
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4/100 |
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Jan 25 |
10:00/11:15 SH/SC |
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5/49 |
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Jan 25 |
10:00 |
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HS/12 |
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Jan 28 |
10:30/11:45 SH/SC |
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4/60 |
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Jan 29 |
9:30 |
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4/50 |
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Jan 29 |
11:00 |
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(4&8)/30 |
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Jan 30 |
9:30 |
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4/50 |
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Jan 31 |
9:30 |
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4/50 |
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Jan 31 |
11:00 |
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4/36 |