August 14, 2008
No. 30
STATE OF
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160th
Session of the
Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
NOTICES AND MEETINGS
THE SENATE RECESSED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR
NOTICES
The standard mileage rate for transportation expenses for 2008, set by the Internal Revenue Service, has been modified as a result of recent increases in the price of fuel. The revised standard mileage rate will be 58.5 cents per mile. The federal mileage reimbursement rate for members of the NH Senate increases from fifty and one half cents ($0.505) per mile to fifty-eight and one-half cents ($0.585) per mile for all miles incurred on or after July 1, 2008.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2008
COUNTY-STATE FINANCE COMMISSION (RSA 28-B) Room 232,
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008
AND
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008
NH General Court Health Services
Health Services will be offering an Adult, Child, Infant CPR and Basic First Aid certification class again this year. Classes will be held on Thursday, August 28th and Friday, August 29th. Two classes will be offered on both days between 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sign-up will be available by e-mail, phone or visiting Health Services. For further information please contact Nurse Dianne or Nurse Ellen in Health Services at 271-2757.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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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, AUGUST 15, 2008
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
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 104, LOB Organizational Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS (RSA 17-H:2)
10:00 a.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
Cancelled Room 201, LOB Complaint Hearing
1:30 p.m. Northeast Deaf and Regular Meeting
Hard of Hearing Agency
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATED TO COCHLEAR IMPLANTS (HB 678, Chapter 135:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:00 a.m. NH Department of Revocation and Suspension
Revenue Administration Subcommittee Meeting
LEGISLATOR ORIENTATION (RSA 17-C:2)
9:30 a.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
10:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FINANCIAL LIABILITY FOR PLACEMENT OF A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY (HB 765, Chapter 276:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Organizational Meeting
TASK FORCE ON HOMELESS TEENAGERS (HB 537, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 206, LOB Organizational Meeting
1:00 p.m. Room 207, LOB Organizational Meeting
LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)
1:00 p.m. Representatives Hall, SH Annual Seminar
3:00 p.m. Room 206, LOB Annual Seminar
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2008
COMMISSION TO
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Organizational Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE RIGHT OF ENTRY UPON LANDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A LAND SURVEY (SB 407, Chapter 106:1, Laws of 2008)
9:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PRESCHOOL INCENTIVE FUND PROGRAM (HB 1299, Chapter 284, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 206, LOB Organizational Meeting
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)
5:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 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)
9:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Pricing Subcommittee Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF TRANSMISSION CAPACITY IN THE NORTH COUNTRY (SB 383, Chapter 348:2, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Public Utilities Commission Organizational Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
2:00 p.m. Room 101, LOB Organizational 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, AUGUST 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)
9:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Subcommittee on Public Access and Water Quality
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2008
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, AUGUST 26, 2008
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:00 a.m. NH Department of Revocation and Suspension
Revenue Administration Subcommittee Meeting
COMMISSION TO PROPOSE A RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUNDING MODEL (HB 1645, Chapter 300:13, Laws of 2008)
9:30 a.m. Room 308, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY VEHICLE DEALER LICENSES, DEALER PLATES, AND TEMPORARY PLATES (HB 1345, Chapter 216:1, Laws of 2008)
9:30 a.m. Room 203, LOB Organizational Meeting
COMMISSION ON THE USE OF RADIO FREQUENCY TECHNOLOGY (HB 203, Chapter 165:1, Laws of 2006)
Cancelled Room 303, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO
10:30 a.m. Room 305, LOB Organizational Meeting
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY (HB 1422, Chapter 219:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE DISPOSAL OF HUMAN REMAINS THROUGH A REDUCTIVE PROCESS UTILIZING ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS OTHERWISE KNOWN AS RESOMATION OF HUMAN REMAINS (SB 332, Chapter 262:2, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 303, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008
COMMISSION TO EXAMINE
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Organizational Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 208, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIODIESEL FUEL IN
1:00 p.m. Department of Environmental Regular Meeting
Safety, Auditorium
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (RSA 186-C:3-b)
9:00 a.m. NHHEAF Annual Retreat
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATED TO COCHLEAR IMPLANTS (HB 678, Chapter 135:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN
9:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY AIR QUALITY ISSUES IN PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS (HB 1171, Chapter 242:1, Laws of 2008)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH 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
EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY AIR QUALITY ISSUES IN PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS (HB 1171, Chapter 242:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATED TO COCHLEAR IMPLANTS (HB 678, Chapter 135:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
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
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
1:00 p.m. NH
Department of Revenue Regular
Meeting Administration
Training Room 57
Regional Drive
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
tuesday, september 16, 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)
11:00 a.m. Room 203, LOB Water Quality and Public Access Subcommittee 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)
11:00 a.m. Room
204, LOB Pricing
Subcommittee 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)
12:30 p.m. Room 201, LOB Leasing Subcommittee 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 Full Committee Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY REVISIONS TO THE AUCTIONEERS' PRACTICE ACT, RSA 311-B, AND THE REGULATION OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF FACILITATING SALES OF THIRD-PARTY GOODS OVER THE INTERNET (HB 1276, Chapter 115:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN
9:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
6:00 p.m.
College, Cafeteria
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
COMMITTEE TO STUDY REVISIONS TO THE AUCTIONEERS' PRACTICE ACT, RSA 311-B, AND THE REGULATION OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF FACILITATING SALES OF THIRD-PARTY GOODS OVER THE INTERNET (HB 1276, Chapter 115:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (RSA 186-C:3-b)
4:00 p.m. NH DOE Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 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, OCTOBER 20, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN
9:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
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SENATE SCHEDULE
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