January 24, 2008
No. 4
STATE OF
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Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS,
AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 AT 10:00 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
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 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. 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. 61
REPORTS
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SB 426, establishing a committee to study the current definition of the term "community benefit" applicable to nonprofit health care providers.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Barnes for the committee.
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS
SB 470, allowing lobbyists and those connected with lobbyists to sit on committees established by the judicial branch.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 499-FN, relative to penalties for unauthorized disclosure of confidential matters in legislative ethics proceedings.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 406, relative
to exempting the town of
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Odell for the committee.
SB 455, relative to the removal of designations from certain real property by the department of environmental services.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Barnes for the committee.
SCR 5, urging
that federal, state, and local governments work with broadcasters and consumer
groups to inform
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 326-FN, relative to salaries for certain unclassified positions.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 366, relative to the operation of the state suggestion and extraordinary service award program.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Downing for the committee.
SB 413, authorizing the department of resources and economic development to retain the administrative fee for certain disposals of state lands.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Kelly for the committee.
FINANCE
SB 325-FN-A, relative to child care provider reimbursement rates.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 7-0
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 354-FN-A, establishing a spending cap on state budget requests.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-1
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
SB 448-FN-A, relative to increasing the staff of the charitable trust unit of the department of justice and making an appropriation therefor.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 7-0
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
SB 498, relative to state guarantees of certain municipal debt issues.
Ought to Pass, Vote 7-0
Senator Janeway for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 466, relative to probate court jurisdiction over special needs trust.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
JUDICIARY
SB 446, allowing probate court judges and district court justices to sit on either court in certain circumstances.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Clegg for the committee.
SB 487, clarifying the law regarding bail pending appeal.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 367, relative to the date of the final property tax bill in municipalities that bill quarterly.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 473, naming
the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Memorial in
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
SB 364, relative to vehicle weight tolerance.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Sen. Sgambati, Dist. 4
January 18, 2008
2008-0165s
01/09
Amendment to SB 324-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Paragraph; Office or Division for Substance Abuse. Amend RSA 126-A:4 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:
II-c. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, and to ensure the implementation of a comprehensive and integrated approach to the problem of substance abuse, the commissioner shall establish a single office or division within the department for the administration of all departmental substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment policy, programs, activities, and services. Such office or division shall work with other executive branch departments and agencies and the governor's commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, intervention and treatment to ensure the effective and coordinated use of state and federal resources. Such office or division shall have at least the same status within the department as the unit of the department responsible for the administration of public health services.
2 New Paragraph; Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment; Response to Written Requests. Amend RSA 12-J:2 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph:
IV. All executive branch departments shall respond promptly to written requests from the commission for information concerning the alcohol and drug abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment programs and services provided by them and the costs and funding sources for such programs and services.
3 Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment; Meetings and Reports. RSA 12-J:4 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
12-J:4 Meetings and Reports.
I. The commission shall meet at least 4 times each year and may convene public hearings as necessary to promote the goals of the commission.
II. The commission shall submit an annual report to the governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and president of the senate by November 1 of each year regarding the activities of the commission. The first annual report shall be due November 1, 2008. The annual report shall:
(a) Identify alcohol and drug abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services and programs provided by state departments and agencies or funded in whole or in part by state or federal funds;
(b) Indicate the progress made during the prior year toward the implementation of the statewide plan developed by the commission pursuant to RSA 12-J:3, I;
(c) Recommend any revisions to the statewide plan developed pursuant to RSA 12 -J:3, I;
(d) Identify and prioritize unmet needs for prevention, intervention, and treatment;
(e) Indicate the progress, or lack thereof, in addressing the unmet needs;
(f) Recommend initiatives to address the unmet needs;
(g) Specify the resources and any legislation necessary to support existing programs for prevention, intervention, and treatment and to develop, implement, support, and evaluate the initiatives recommended by the commission; and
(h) In even-numbered years the report may include specific recommendations for funds to be included in the next state biennial budget to support alcohol and drug abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services and programs.
III. To assist the commission in the timely completion of its annual report, each commission member that is an executive branch department or entity shall provide the information specified in paragraph II for its department or entity to the commission on or before September 1 of each year
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2008-0165s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the commissioner of the department of health and human services to establish a single office or division within the department for the administration of all departmental substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment policy, programs, activities and services. This bill also clarifies the meetings and the content of the annual report required of the governor’s commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment.
Sen. Sgambati, Dist. 4
January 23, 2008
2008-0208s
05/09
Amendment to SB 325-FN-A
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Department of Health and Human Services; TANF Child Care Co-payments. For the 2009 fiscal year, the appropriation to the department of health and human services for TANF child care co-payments in the restricted class line 94 of 2007, 262:1. 05, 01, 06, 08, 02, shall be transferred to the unrestricted child care class line 93 of PAU 05, 01, 06, 08, 02 for the 2009 fiscal year.
2 Footnote Amended;
Child Care Reimbursement Rates. Amend
the budget footnote following
Strike Out:
FROM THE AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED HEREIN THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE A 5% RATE INCREASE IN FY 08 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007, AND A 5% RATE INCREASE IN FY 09 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, A 2% RATE INCREASE IN FY 08 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007, AND A 2% RATE INCREASE IN FY 09 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 FOR RESIDENTIAL PROVIDERS, AND A 2% RATE INCREASE IN FY 08 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007, AND A 2% RATE INCREASE IN FY 09 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009 FOR ANCILLARY SERVICE PROVIDERS.
Insert in place thereof:
FROM THE AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED HEREIN, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE A 5% RATE INCREASE IN FY 08 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007 AND RATE ADJUSTMENTS BY TYPE OF PROVIDER CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING BUDGET AND FEDERAL CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND STATE PLAN REQUIREMENTS IN FY 09 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS; A 2% RATE INCREASE IN FY 08 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007, AND A 2% RATE INCREASE IN FY 09 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 FOR RESIDENTIAL PROVIDERS; AND A 2% RATE INCREASE IN FY 08 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007 AND A 2% RATE INCREASE IN FY 09 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009 FOR ANCILLARY SERVICE PROVIDERS.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
January 23, 2008
2008-0204s
09/01
Amendment to SB 426
Amend paragraph I of section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
Amend the bill by replacing sections 4 and 5 of the bill by replacing them 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.
5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2008.
Senate Judiciary
January 23, 2008
2008-0196s
03/09
Amendment to SB 446
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 District Courts; Assignment of Judges. Amend RSA 502-A:5-a to read as follows:
502-A:5-a Assignment of
Judges. After assessing caseload needs
and requirements under exigent circumstances and consulting with the
administrative judges, the chief justice of the supreme court may assign from a
precertified list of judges any district court justice to hear cases in the
probate court on a temporary basis. For
purposes of this section only, “exigent circumstances” shall mean the
unavailability of a probate court judge for a period of time that would cause
delay or a burden on the rights of litigants in a particular matter.
2 Judges of Probate and Their Jurisdiction; Assignment of Judges. Amend RSA 547:38 to read as follows:
547:38 Assignment of
Judges. After assessing caseload needs
and requirements under exigent circumstances and consulting with the
administrative judges, the chief justice of the supreme court may assign from a
precertified list of judges any probate court judge to hear cases in the
district court on a temporary basis. For
purposes of this section only, “exigent circumstances” shall mean the
unavailability of a district court judge for a period of time that would cause
delay or a burden on the rights of litigants in a particular matter.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2008-0196s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill clarifies the circumstances under which probate court judges and district court justices may sit on either court.
Health and Human Services
January 16, 2008
2008-0127s
09/10
Amendment to SB 466
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Probate Court Jurisdiction; Creation of Special Needs Trusts. Amend RSA 547:3, I(c) to read as follows:
(c) The interpretation and construction of wills and the creation by judgment or decree, interpretation, construction, modification, and termination of those trusts described in RSA 564-A:1, I.
2 Certain Provisions Regarding Trusts; Definitions. Amend RSA 564-A:1, I to read as follows:
I. “Trust” means
an express trust created by: a
judgment or decree of the probate court, including a special needs trust
authorized by 42 U.S.C. 1396p(d)(4)(A) and (C); and a trust instrument, including a will, whereby
a trustee has the duty to administer a trust asset for the benefit of a named
or otherwise described income or principal beneficiary, or both[;]. “Trust” does not include a resulting or
constructive trust, a business trust which provides for certificates to be
issued to the beneficiary, an investment trust, a voting trust, a security
instrument, a trust created by the judgment or decree [of a] by
any other court, a liquidation trust, or a trust for the primary
purpose of paying dividends, interest, interest coupons, salaries, wages,
pensions or profits, or employee benefits of any kind, an instrument wherein a
person is nominee or escrowee for another, a trust created in deposits in any
financial institution, or other trust the nature of which does not admit of
general trust administration;
3 Uniform Trust Code; Subject Matter Jurisdiction. Amend RSA 564-B:2-203(a) to read as follows:
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the probate court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of the creation by judgment or decree, interpretation, construction, modification, termination, and administration of those trusts described in RSA 564-A:1, I, and over the appointment, removal, and surcharge of trustees of such trusts.
4 Uniform Trust Code; Methods of Creating Trusts. Amend RSA 564-B:4-401(2) and (3) to read as follows:
(2)
declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable
property as trustee; [or]
(3) exercise of a power of appointment in
favor of a trustee; or
(4) judgment or decree of a court.
5 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Public and Municipal Affairs
January 22, 2008
2008-0184s
04/05
Amendment to SB 473
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:
2 Signage. The cost of design, construction,
maintenance, and installation of any signage, replacement signage, or other
markers authorized under section 1 of this act shall not be a charge to the
state. However, the design,
construction, and installation of any signage or other markers at
HEARINGS
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Burling (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Kenney, Sen. Downing
9:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 100, SH
Sen. Gottesman (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Roberge
10:15 a.m. SB 439, relative to money transmitters and mortgage servicing companies.
10:30 a.m. HB 267, relative to certain small loans.
10:31 a.m. SB 472, relative to consumer protection from certain practices of payday loan, small loan, and title loan lenders.
Cancelled SB 432, relative to workers' compensation for employee leasing companies.
(SB 432, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at later date)
Cancelled SB 481, relative to the bond requirement for completion of local and state public works projects.
(SB 481, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at later date)
Cancelled SB 494-FN, relative to compulsory coverage requirements under workers' compensation.
(SB 494-FN, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at later date)
Cancelled SB 500-FN, relative to certain insurance fraud.
(SB 500-FN, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at later date)
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 355-FN, relative to room and board scholarships for children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty.
8:45 a.m. SB 359, updating the health curriculum requirements for public school students.
9:00 a.m. SB 362, relative to the responsibility for providing a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities.
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 417, relative to changes to the shoreland protection act.
(the
previous hearing for SB 417 was recessed on January 15th)
2:40 p.m. SB 402, relative to large groundwater permitting requirements for wells installed prior to 1998.
3:20 p.m. SB 403, relative to large withdrawals of water from aquifers within municipal boundaries.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, 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
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Foster (C), Sen. Gottesman (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Clegg, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 351-FN, requiring that funds in the civil legal services fund be distributed to New Hampshire Legal Assistance to establish an office at a location in Carroll county.
2:15 p.m. SB 353-FN-L, relative to illegal aliens.
2:30 p.m. SB 356-FN, prohibiting offenders against children from attending certain activities or events.
2:50 p.m. SB 405, establishing a committee to study driver's license revocation and continuous alcohol monitoring.
3:10 p.m. SB 344-FN, relative to capital murder.
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
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 393, allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice.
1:20 p.m. SB 404, allowing dental school graduates to practice in an approved dental residency program.
1:40 p.m. SB 385, requiring pharmacies to report an inability to fill prescriptions.
2:00 p.m. SB 349, allowing continuation of judicial retirement plan benefits for judges called to full-time active military duty.
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 5, 2008
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Foster (C), Sen. Gottesman (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Clegg, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 379, relative to boating while intoxicated and transporting alcoholic beverages by a minor.
2:30 p.m. SB 323-FN, relative to terms of release and notice of hearings in the parole of prisoners.
3:00 p.m. SB 311-FN, extending the statute of limitations for civil actions based upon a sexual assault case.
3:30 p.m. SB 507-FN, relative to extended terms of imprisonment for street gang members.
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 360, relative to local enforcement of the state building code.
8:45 a.m. SB 416, relative to subdivision and site plan regulation waivers.
9:00 a.m. SB 462, limiting liability for overseers of public welfare when acting in the course of their official duties.
9:15 a.m. SB 471, allowing local building codes to add requirements for installation and inspection of heating and ventilation systems.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH
Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen.
Reynolds, Sen. Downing
REVENUE BRIEFINGS
8:30 a.m. LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OFFICE
9:00 a.m. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH
Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Downing
9:15 a.m. SB 308-FN-A, restoring certain foreign dividend deductions under the business profits tax and an exemption to the real estate transfer tax.
(the previous hearing for SB 308-FN-A, was recessed on January 15th)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Gallus (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Estabrook, Sen. Gatsas
1:15 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
SB 486, relative to the duties and responsibilities of special deputy forest rangers.
SB 518-FN, relative to agricultural restricted covenants.
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 25, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY EMPLOYMENT ISSUES AFFECTING VETERANS (SB 237, Chapter 316:2, Laws of 2007)
Cancelled 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
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COSTING AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (RSA 193-E:2-d)
10:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
12:00 p.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB 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
NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4)
10:00 a.m. CDFA Board Room Annual 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)
Cancelled 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
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND REMEDIATION OF SILTATION IN THE GREAT BAY ESTUARY (HB 216, Chapter 31:1, Laws of 2007)
1:30 p.m. NH Department of Regular Meeting
Environmental Services
Pease International Tradeport
Newington/Portsmouth, NH
tuesday, january 29, 2008
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE (RSA 17-I:1)
3:00 p.m. Room 104, 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
COMMISSION ON THE USE OF RADIO FREQUENCY TECHNOLOGY (HB 203, Chapter 165:1, Laws of 2006)
9:30 a.m. Room 303, 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
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
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)
1:15 p.m. Room 206, LOB 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
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2) AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 21-G:29)
12:00 p.m. Room 101, LOB Joint 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
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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
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1)
9:30 a.m. Rooms 301-303, LOB Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS (RSA 17-H:2)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, 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
NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4)
10:00 a.m. CDFA Board Room 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, 146, 173, 306, 314, 323, 330, 344, 402, 500, 501, 519, 520
HOUSE BILLS:
211, 415, 581, 595, 678, 754, 765, 794, 837
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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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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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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008
All are invited to a presentation on the view tax by Tom Thompson on Friday, February 1, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 100, SH.
Senator Joseph D. Kenney
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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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THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008
All Senators are invited to participate in the annual "Read Across America" event sponsored by NEA/NH to be held in the Senate Chamber on Thursday, March 6, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. Senators will be divided into small groups to read to children from their respective districts. Books will be provided, but senators may also bring a favorite book to share with the children.
Sylvia B. Larsen,
Senate President
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SENATE SCHEDULE
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 & FEBRUARY
State House Visitation Schedule January &
February 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 & February 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 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 |
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Feb 1 |
9:30 |
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HS/10 |
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Feb 1 |
12:15 |
Sign Language Interpreters |
Adult/10 |
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Feb 4 |
10:00 |
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4/43 |
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Feb 4 |
11:30 |
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Adult/12 |
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Feb 5 |
9:00 |
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4/40 |
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Feb 5 |
10:00 |
UNH – Social Work Students |
College/32 |
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Feb 6 |
9:00 |
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4/40 |
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Feb 6 |
3:00 |
World Affairs Council |
Adult/30 |
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Feb 7 |
9:00 |
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4/40 |
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Feb 7 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/48 |
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Feb 8 |
9:30/11:00 SH/SC/HM |
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4/68 |
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Feb 11 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
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4/55 |
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Feb 12 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/72 |
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Feb 13 |
8:30/10:15 SH/HM |
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HS/110 |
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Feb 14 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/105 |
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Feb 15 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
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4/55 |
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Feb 19 |
9:30/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/60 |
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Feb 19 |
12:30 |
Sunapee District Boy Scouts |
11-18yrs/26 |
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Feb 20 |
9:30/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/60 |
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Feb 21 |
9:45/11:00 SH/HM |
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5/75 |
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Feb 21 |
1:00 |
Vesta Roy Excellence Group |
Adult/8 |
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Feb 21 |
3:00 |
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College/30 |
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Feb 22 |
8:45 |
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(3rd&4th)/27 |
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Feb 22 |
11:00 |
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4/25 |