September 18, 2008

No. 33

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEB SITE ADDRESS:

www.gencourt.state.nh.us

 

 

 

 

 

160th Session of the New Hampshire General Court

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

MEETINGS AND NOTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 AT 11:00 A.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 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, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

NEW HAMPSHIRE RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RSA 238-A:2)

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 305-307, LOB                             Regular Meeting

OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3)

Cancelled                      Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

MILK PRODUCERS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND BOARD (RSA 184:109,I)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 101, LOB                         Organizational Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY FOR AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (SB 539, Chapter 173:13, I, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CREATION OF AN ANIMAL CARE WORKER CLASSIFICATION (SB 318, Chapter 194:1, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE (HB 1584, Chapter 33:1, Laws of 2008)

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

JOINT MEETING OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEES AND THE SENATE ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY COMMITTEES (Public Information Session on HB to Provide Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance)

10:00 a.m.                    Rooms 206-208, LOB                             Joint Public Information Session

COMMISSION TO STUDY FUNDING OF SCHOOL BUILDING AID (SB 321, Chapter 296:7, Laws of 2008)

12:00 p.m.                    Room 102, 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 2007)

12:30 p.m.                    Room 201, LOB                         Water Quality & Public Access                                                              Subcommittee Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES AND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO SUCH BOUNDARIES IN THE STATE (SB 398, Chapter 103:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

LEGISLATOR ORIENTATION (RSA 17-C:2)

1:30 p.m.                      Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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

1:45 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

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

2:00 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       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)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                         Pricing Subcommittee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

COMMITTEE TO STUDY PRACTICE BY ADVANCED DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTITIONERS AND WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ORAL HEALTH CARE (HB 1487, Chapter 185:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PRESCHOOL INCENTIVE FUND PROGRAM (HB 1299, Chapter 284:2, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 206, LOB                         Regular Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE (RSA 17-I:1)

After House Session      Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 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

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

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)

Cancelled                      Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF SUPPLYING LAPTOP COMPUTERS TO ALL 7TH GRADE CHILDREN IN THE STATE (HB 330, Chapter 238:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 207, LOB                         Organizational Meeting

COMMISSION TO EXAMINE DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (HB 1311, Chapter 256:10, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 202, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIODIESEL FUEL IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 689, Chapter 283:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      Office of Energy & Planning                  Regular Meeting

                                    4 Chenell Drive

                                    Concord, NH

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF AUTHORIZING, AND THE DEPLETION SCHEDULES FOR, FUTURE COLAS TO BE ISSUED AT DIFFERENT RATES TO OR WITHIN EACH SUBGROUP WITHIN THE SPECIAL ACCOUNT (HB 1645, Chapter 300:21, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Rooms 206-208, LOB                             Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY NEW HAMPSHIRE'S STATUTES ON HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND CONTROL (SB 395, Chapter 196:1, Laws of 2008)

3:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

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

6:00 p.m.                      White Mountains Community               Regular Meeting

                                    College, Cafeteria

                                    2020 Riverside Drive

                                    Berlin, NH

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)

1:00 p.m.                      NH Technical Institute                         Regular Meeting

                                    Room CS 225

                                    Concord, NH

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 305, 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                  Regular Meeting

                                    21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10

                                    Concord, NH

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUFFERED BY NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIERS AND VETERANS RETURNING FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN (HB 1335, Chapter 257:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 301, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)

Cancelled                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

ELECTRONIC BALLOT COUNTING DEVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HB 285, Chapter 134:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      HAVA Conference Room                        Regular Meeting

                                    State Archives and Records Management Building

                                    71 South Fruit Street

                                    Concord, NH

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 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

COMMISSION TO STUDY MAKING CHANGES TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ACCOUNTANCY ACT (SB 347, Chapter 37:1, Laws of 2008)

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE STATE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND (HB 103, Chapter 207:1, Laws of 2007)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 201, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY VEHICLE DEALER LICENSES, DEALER PLATES, AND TEMPORARY PLATES (HB 1345, Chapter 216:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 203, LOB                         Regular 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)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 306, 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)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 302, 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 203, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE SENTENCING, INCARCERATION, AND RECIDIVISM OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM'S COST EFFECTIVENESS (SB 484, Chapter 376:1, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008

COMMISSION TO PROPOSE A RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUNDING MODEL (HB 1645, Chapter 300:13, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Rooms 306-308, LOB                             Regular Meeting

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

TASK FORCE TO STUDY EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION (SB 500, Chapter 378:7, Laws of 2008)

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MOST RECENT EDITION OF "GUIDES TO THE EVALUATION OF PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT" PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND ITS IMPACT ON WORKERS COMPENSATION PERMANENT BODILY LOSS (SB 501, Chapter 270:8, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)

1:00 p.m.                      Public Utilities Commission                  Organizational Meeting

                                    21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10

                                    Concord, NH

OVERSIGHT COMMISSION ON MOTOR VEHICLE FINES (RSA 262:45)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 203, LOB                                     Organizational Meeting

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (RSA 186-C:3-b)

4:00 p.m.                      NH DOE                                              Regular Meeting

                                    Walker Building Room 100

                                    21 Fruit Street

                                    Concord, NH

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008

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

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

COMMITTEE TO STUDY OPTIONS FOR AND EFFECTIVENESS OF IN-HOME INTERVENTION AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN CHARGED WITH A CRIME OR DESIGNATED AS IN NEED OF SERVICES BY THE JUVENILE COURT (SB 483, Chapter 235:1, Laws of 2008)

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

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE NEED FOR AN UNIFORM AND TRANSPARENT DEFINITION OF THE TERM "COMMUNITY BENEFIT" AS THAT TERM IS APPLIED TO AND USED BY NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THIS STATE (SB 426, Chapter 127:1, Laws of 2008)

11:00 a.m.                    Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)

Cancalled                      Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF AUTHORIZING, AND THE DEPLETION SCHEDULES FOR, FUTURE COLAS TO BE ISSUED AT DIFFERENT RATES TO OR WITHIN EACH SUBGROUP WITHIN THE SPECIAL ACCOUNT (HB 1645, Chapter 300:21, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Rooms 206-208, LOB                             Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CURRENT METHODS OF FUNDING THE HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAMS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1594, Chapter 365:1, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 303, LOB                         Regular Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON FISCAL CAPACITY, TRANSITION AID, AND DISECONOMIES OF SCALE (SB 539, Chapter 173:14,I, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Organizational Meeting

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 472, Chapter 321:9, Laws of 2008)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 305, LOB                         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 FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CREATION OF AN ANIMAL CARE WORKER CLASSIFICATION (SB 318, Chapter 194:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 307, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE RIGHT OF ENTRY UPON LANDS FOR PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A LAND SURVEY (SB 407, Chapter 106:1, Laws of 2008)

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO STORMWATER (HB 1295, Chapter 71:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 305, LOB                         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

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY (HB 1422, Chapter 219:1, Laws of 2008)

3:15 p.m.                      Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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

5:00 p.m.                      Family Resource Center                        Public Hearing

                                    Gorham, NH

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008

COMMITTEE TO STUDY PARKING FOR WHEELCHAIR-LIFT VANS (HB 1141, Chapter 140:1, Laws of 2008)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 203, LOB                         Regular Meeting

LEGISLATOR ORIENTATION (RSA 17-C:2)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING PRO SE LAW LIBRARIES (HB 1488, Chapter 221:1, Laws of 2008)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 208, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY MAKING CHANGES TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ACCOUNTANCY ACT (SB 347, Chapter 37:1, Laws of 2008)

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

STATE RETIREE HEALTH PLAN COMMISSION (RSA 100-A:56)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 101, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY AGE-BASED DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWAL TESTING (SB 533, Chapter 386:1, Laws of 2008)

11:00 a.m.                    Room 102, LOB                         Work Session

wednesday, october 8, 2008

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

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

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PRESCHOOL INCENTIVE FUND PROGRAM (HB 1299, Chapter 284:2, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 206, LOB                         Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008

COMMISSION TO EXAMINE DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (HB 1311, Chapter 256:10, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Multiple Offender Program                    Regular Meeting

                                    8 Right Way Path

                                    Laconia, NH

COMMISSION TO STUDY PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIODIESEL FUEL IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 689, Chapter 283:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      Office of Energy & Planning                  Regular Meeting

                                    4 Chenell Drive

                                    Concord, NH

COMMISSION TO STUDY NEW HAMPSHIRE'S STATUTES ON HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND CONTROL (SB 395, Chapter 196:1, Laws of 2008)

3:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 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

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE SCOPE OF CRIMINAL STREET GANG VIOLENCE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND METHODS OF ADDRESSING SUCH VIOLENCE (SB 507, Chapter 379:4, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 204, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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

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

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION ON DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS (RSA 125-Q)

1:30 p.m.                      Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY MAKING CHANGES TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ACCOUNTANCY ACT (SB 347, Chapter 37:1, Laws of 2008)

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PRESCHOOL INCENTIVE FUND PROGRAM (HB 1299, Chapter 284:2, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 206, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO PROPOSE A RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUNDING MODEL (HB 1645, Chapter 300:13, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Rooms 306-308, LOB                             Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008

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

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY AIR QUALITY ISSUES IN PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS (HB 1171, Chapter 242:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CURRENT METHODS OF FUNDING THE HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAMS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1594, Chapter 365:1, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 303, LOB                         Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2008

OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 308, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND POLICIES AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INDIVIDUALS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS SERVICING NEW HAMPSHIRE'S RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS WITH A FOCUS ON PRIMARY CARE (HB 1615, Chapter 367:3, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, 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

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

1:15 p.m.                      Room 206, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 472, Chapter 321:9, Laws of 2008)

5:00 p.m.                      Rooms 305-307, LOB                             Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND THE EFFECTS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN UPLAND AREAS THAT MAY AFFECT WETLANDS AND SURFACE WATERS OF THE STATE (HB 1579, Chapter 294:1, Laws of 2008)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 305, LOB                         Regular Meeting

LEGISLATOR ORIENTATION (RSA 17-C:2)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 201, LOB                         Regular Business

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

11:00 a.m.                    Room 201, LOB                         Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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

                                    29 Hazen Drive, Rooms 110-112

                                    Concord, NH

COMMISSION TO STUDY NEW HAMPSHIRE'S STATUTES ON HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND CONTROL (SB 395, Chapter 196:1, Laws of 2008)

3:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 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

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008

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                  Regular Meeting

                                    21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10

                                    Concord, NH

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008

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

9:00 a.m.                      NH Employment Security                     Regular Meeting

                                    32 South Main Street

                                    Concord, NH

STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CURRENT METHODS OF FUNDING THE HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAMS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1594, Chapter 365:1, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 303, LOB                         Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2008

GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 305-307, LOB                              Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (RSA 186-C:3-b)

4:00 p.m.                      NH DOE                                              Regular Meeting

                                    Londergan Hall, Room 15

                                    101 Pleasant Street

                                    Concord, NH

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008

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

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 472, Chapter 321:9, Laws 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008

INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL (RSA 651-E)

1:30 p.m.                      Rooms 210-211, LOB                             Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) (HB 1461, Chapter 247:1, Laws 2006)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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

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

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008

INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008

COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND POLICIES AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INDIVIDUALS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS SERVICING NEW HAMPSHIRE'S RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS WITH A FOCUS ON PRIMARY CARE (HB 1615, Chapter 367:3, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

monday, november 24, 2008

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                  Regular Meeting

                                    21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10

                                    Concord, NH

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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NOTICES

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

The New Hampshire Humanities Council invites members of the Legislature to join them as they unveil their new Humanities to Go catalog and offer a sneak preview of new programs on Wednesday, September 24, noon to 3 p.m. at the Tuck Library, 30 Park Street, Concord. Join the Humanities Council for a light lunch from noon to 1 p.m. followed by a preview and celebration of the new catalog, hot off the press! See several of their new presenters offer a sample of their programs. Costumed living history presenters Sally Matson as Susan B. Anthony, Christopher Emerson as Horace Greeley, and Sebastian Lockwood at Julius Caesar along with other scholars will be on hand to help unveil this new edition. The NH Humanities Council’s Humanities to Go program offers nearly 200 programs and 100 scholars available to NH organizations and open to the public free of charge. The Humanities Council thanks their co-hosts at the New Hampshire Historical Society for the use of their beautiful space for this event.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Riverbend Community Mental Health honors James R. "Jim" MacKay, Ann McLane Kuster and Page Cannon at the Third Annual Rainbow Awards, celebrating Champions for Mental Health, at the Grappone Center, Concord, on Wednesday, September 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $30 per person and are available online at www.riverbendcmhc.org or by calling Mary Lee Carley at 603-226-7505 ext. 3228.  Jim is receiving a special lifetime achievement award for his longstanding advocacy on behalf of those with mental illness from Merrimack County's largest provider of mental health services.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2008

New Hampshire Public Health Association Fall Forum 2008, New Methods for New Solutions:

 

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the Bedford Village Inn, 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford, NH.

 

Keynote Speaker: Adewale Troutman, MD, MPH,MA.  Director, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness and from the acclaimed PBS series, “Unnatural Causes: Is inequality making us sick?”

 

Visit the Website for more information visit www.nhpa.org

Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008

Relatives as Parents Conference

Did you know that almost 4,000 children in New Hampshire are being raised by a grandparent or other relative?  UNH Cooperative Extension, in association with the NH Relatives as Parents Program and Child and Family Services, invites you to the first ever Relatives as Parents Conference in New Hampshire.  The conference features a national expert on relatives as parents, a panel of grandparents and an expert resource panel.  Registration is $15 and includes lunch.  The conference will be held at UNH Manchester, Thursday, October 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Senator Iris W. Estabrook

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SENATE SCHEDULE

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)

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VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

State House Visitation Schedule September & Early October 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 September & early October 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.  Legislators planning to meet with students should notify the Visitor Center. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

 

Virginia J. Drew. Director                Caitlin A. Daniuk, Public Information Administrator

 

Sept. 19

9:30

 

Lafayette Regional School – Franconia

 

16/4

Sept. 19

10:00/12:00

SH/HM

Belmont Elementary School

88/4

Sept. 22

 

9:30

 

NLSSA Conference Spouse Tour

 

10

 

Sept. 23

1:30

NLSSA Conference Members Tour

70

Sept. 26

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Woodland Heights School – Laconia

80/4

Sept. 29

9:00

The Well School – Peterborough

15/4

Sept. 30

9:00

Mount Saint Mary Academy - Manchester

25/4

Sept. 30

10:00/11:00

SH/CC

Rindge Memorial School

64/4

 

Sept. 30

TBA

Concord Chamber of Commerce

35

Oct. 1

9:00

Chinese Exchange Students – Bow High School

10/HS

Oct. 1

9:45/11:00

SH/HM

Southwick Elementary School – Northfield

84/4

Oct. 2

9:45

Elm Street School – Laconia

45/4

Oct. 2

2:00

Passport Travel

30

Oct. 3

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Kearsarge Elementary School – New London

90/4

Oct. 6

9:00

Shaker Road School – Concord

20/4

Oct. 6

10:00

Tri City Christian Academy – Somersworth

28/4

Oct. 6

11:00

Washington Elementary School

19/(3&4)

Oct. 8

9:00/11:00

SH/Planet

Cutler Elementary School – Swanzey

90/4

Oct. 9

9:45

Saint Mary Academy – Dover

40/6

Oct. 9

10:00/11:00

SH/S of F

Bessie Rowell Elementary School – Franklin

100/4