January 31, 2008
No. 5
STATE OF
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Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS,
AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 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. 79
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
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS
SB 436, enabling certain persons to vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 492, relative to persons designated to fill vacancies on the ballot.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 349, allowing continuation of judicial retirement plan benefits for judges called to full-time active military duty.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SB 385, requiring pharmacies to report an inability to fill prescriptions.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 404, allowing dental school graduates to practice in an approved dental residency program.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
FINANCE
SB 300-FN-A, relative to death benefits for corrections officers killed in the line of duty.
Ought to Pass, Vote 7-0
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
SB 303-FN, relative to special number plates.
Ought to Pass, Vote 7-0
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 316-FN, expanding a death benefit for police officers and firefighters to emergency medical technicians.
Ought to Pass, Vote 7-0
Senator Janeway for the committee.
SB 520-FN-A, (New Title) requiring the state veterans council to issue a state veterans handbook biennially and making an appropriation therefor.
Ought to Pass, Vote 7-0
Senator Hassan for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 422, adding an energy section to zoning and planning master plans.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
WAYS AND MEANS
SB 423, relative to cashing of bingo winnings checks.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
SB 458, establishing
a committee to study the impact on
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Downing for the committee.
SB 497-FN, relative to the security of bonds or notes issued to the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Janeway for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
January 30, 2008
2008-0342s
08/09
Amendment to SB 385
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 2 with the following:
3 Repeal. The following are repealed:
II. RSA 318:40-a, relative to reports of inadequate staffing.
4 Effective Date.
I. Section 3 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2010.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect July 1, 2008.
2008-0342s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires a pharmacy to report to the pharmacy board when it is unable to fill prescriptions.
The provisions of the bill are repealed in 2010.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
January 31, 2008
2008-0343s
10/04
Amendment to SB 404
Amend RSA 317-A:20, III as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(d) Graduates from an American Dental Association accredited school from practicing in an American Dental Association accredited residency program under the supervision of a dentist holding an active license issued by the board for the duration of the residency program
HEARINGS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 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. SB 314-FN, relative to the use of certain prior service credit in the retirement system for purposes of eligibility for medical benefits.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Gottesman (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Roberge
10:15 a.m. SB 481, relative to the bond requirement for completion of local and state public works projects.
10:30 a.m. SB 494-FN, relative to compulsory coverage requirements under workers' compensation.
10:45 a.m. SB 432, relative to workers' compensation for employee leasing companies.
11:00 a.m. SB 501-FN, relative to a workers' compensation exclusion.
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 459, establishing an advanced manufacturing education advisory council.
8:45 a.m. SB 337-FN, relative to home education of children.
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 435, relative to fill and dredge permits in wetlands.
2:20 p.m. SB 510-FN-A, relative to fees for terrain alteration permits.
2:40 p.m. SB 519-FN, imposing a per diem fine on dam owners and operators for failure to repair damage.
3:00 p.m. SB 528-FN, relative to a mercury-added thermostat collection program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 100, SH
Sen. Estabrook (C), Sen. Sgambati (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Janeway, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Kenney
10:15 a.m. SB 512-FN, relative to emergency management powers.
10:30 a.m. SJR 1, prohibiting the department of health and human services from adopting proposed administrative rule He-P 1906.02.
10:45 a.m. SB 395, establishing a commission to
review
11:00 a.m. SB 464, relative to the number of children in a licensed foster home.
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 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
RULES AND ENROLLED BILLS, Room 103, SH
Sen. Gottesman (C), Sen. Reynolds (VC), Sen. D'Allesandro,
Sen. Gatsas, Sen. Bragdon
4:00 p.m. Introduction of New Legislation
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
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)
9:30 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.
(the
previous hearing for SB 515-FN-A, was recessed on January 29th)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
SB 437, relative to access to voter database information.
SB 478, relative to processing absentee ballots.
SB 482, relative to ethical standards for volunteer service in the executive branch.
SCR 9, urging Congress to fund a
community-based outpatient clinic for veterans in
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 332-FN, relative to resomation of human remains.
1:20 p.m. SB 334-FN, relative to undue influence on real estate appraisals and relative to the quorum of the real estate appraiser's board.
1:40 p.m. SB 305-FN, relative to the regulation of private investigators.
2:00 p.m. SB 309-FN, relative to the regulation of amateur and professional fighting sports by the boxing and wrestling commission.
2:20 p.m. SB 317-FN, relative to the retail sale of tobacco products.
2:40 p.m. SB 318-FN, relative to licensed veterinary assistant practitioners.
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Letourneau (C), Sen. Burling (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen.
DeVries, Sen. Clegg
10:15 a.m. SB 517-FN, relative to commercial advertising on toll booths.
(the previous hearing for SB 517-FN, was recessed on January 24th)
10:35 a.m. SB 503-FN, relative to authorizing temporary registrations of off-highway recreational vehicles for nonresidents.
10:55 a.m. SB 363, requiring youth operators and passengers of OHRVs and snowmobiles to wear approved protective headgear.
11:15 a.m. SB 424, relative to prohibiting ATV and trail bike use on state-owned rail trails acquired using federal funds.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
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.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Gottesman (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Roberge
1:45 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING
LEGISLATION
EDUCATION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Estabrook (C), Sen. Foster (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING
LEGISLATION
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Hassan (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Odell
2:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING
LEGISLATION
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Burling (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Kenney, Sen. Downing
4:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING
LEGISLATION
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 100, SH
Sen. Estabrook (C), Sen. Sgambati (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Janeway, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Kenney
1:45 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING
LEGISLATION
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Letourneau (C), Sen. Burling (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. DeVries, Sen. Clegg
3:15 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING
LEGISLATION
WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH
Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Downing
1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING
LEGISLATION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Gottesman (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Roberge
10:15 a.m. SB 465, relative to the laws regulating
trusts and trust companies in
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 386, relative to service territories served by several telephone utilities.
2:15 p.m. SB 409, relative to conservation and preservation restrictions.
2:30 p.m. SB 412, establishing the office of technology development and telecommunications planning and the position of director of telecommunications in the department of resources and economic development.
2:45 p.m. SB 434, relative to providers of electronic communication services.
3:00 p.m. SB 328, relative to civil forfeitures for certain waste disposal violations.
3:15 p.m. SB 394, establishing an economic development advisory council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 100, SH
Sen. Foster (C), Sen. Gottesman (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Clegg, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. 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.
2:01 p.m. 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.
2:02 p.m. 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.
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 375-L, allowing veterinarians to inform town and city clerks about dogs that have been euthanized.
8:45 a.m. SB 504-FN, restricting the number of puppies to be sold by commercial kennels.
9:15 a.m. SB 513-FN, relative to fighting animals.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008
WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH
Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Downing
8:30 a.m. SB 306-FN, relative to allowing video
gaming in Coos county, building a casino in
8:45 a.m. SB 330-FN, relative to video lottery machines at certain pari-mutuel facilities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, 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)
Cancelled 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
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COSTING AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (RSA 193-E:2-d)
10:00 a.m. Room 100, SH 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)
2:00 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
COMMITTEE TO STUDY ISSUES RELATED TO COOPERATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS (HB 914, Chapter 257:1, Laws of 2007)
11:00 a.m. Room 308, LOB 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
COMPREHENSIVE CANCER PLAN OVERSIGHT BOARD (RSA 126-A:65)
4:00 p.m. Conference Room A 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 308, LOB Joint Meeting
STATE VETERANS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 115-A:2, VI)
5:00 p.m. NH National Guard Regular Meeting
Joint Force Headquarters
Regional Drive
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
1:30 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
monday, february 11, 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
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP
A
10:00 a.m. Room 202, LOB Subcommittee Work Session on Corrections
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Veterans Home
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
STATE RETIREE HEALTH PLAN COMMISSION (RSA 100-A:56)
9:00 a.m. Room 212, 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
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-I:2)
1:00 p.m. Room 202, LOB Regular 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
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008
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
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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, 166, 173, 212, 305, 306, 314, 323, 330, 331, 332, 344, 354, 402, 500,
501, 519, 520
HOUSE BILLS: 91,
173, 211, 285, 315, 415, 563, 581, 595, 678, 754, 765, 794, 837, 901
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NOTICES
Consumer Outreach / Mortgage Review Sessions
Qualified staff from the Banking Department will review consumers’
mortgage documents and answer questions that
February 7, 2008, The Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights, Claremont, from 4
to 8 p.m.
February 13, 2008, The Hills Garrison Elementary School, 190 Derry Road,
Hudson, from 4 to 8 p.m.
February 20, 2008, The Senior Center, 10 Campbell Street, Lebanon, from 4 to 8
p.m.
Residents can also call the Homeowner Hotline at 1-800-437-5991 for immediate assistance. For additional information about the Banking Department’s consumer outreach program and a continually updated schedule of locations, visit our website at www.nh.gov/banking/outreach.html.
Senator David M. Gottesman
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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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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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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION WEEK
“Discovering Skills for a Competitive Workforce”
You are cordially invited to:
NH Career & Technical Student Organizations Day. Wednesday, February 13, 2008. State House Café.
· What can you expect:
· Breakfast and snacks will be provided throughout the day (Prepared by NH Culinary Arts Program).
· View all of the student organizations’ displays and exhibits.
· Speak with state student officers/leaders in person.
· Receive a floral piece created by a NH Floriculture Program.
· Have your blood pressure checked by Health Occupations students.
· Hear a variety of speeches to several constituents.
· Photo opportunities with student leaders from NH schools, grades 8-12.
There are seven NH Career and Technical Student Organizations chartered through their respective National CTSO’s.
- DECA – An association of marketing students.
- FBLA
– Future Business Leaders of
- FCCLA
– Family Career and Community
Leaders of
- FFA – An association of agriculture students.
- HOSA
– Health Occupations Students of
- SkillsUSA – An association of trade and industry students.
- TSA – Technology Students Association.
Senator Sheila Roberge
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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 - FEBRUARY
State House Visitation Schedule 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 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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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 |