February 8, 2008
No. 6
STATE OF
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Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS,
AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 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 303-FN,
relative to special number plates. 2/7/08,
pending motion OTP, Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 5, pg. TBA
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
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SB 319-FN, relative to third party liability and state recovery of public assistance.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 345, prohibiting hospitals from requiring insurance coverage for organ donations and organ transplants.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 397, relative to mail-in rebates for merchandise purchased within the state.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
SB 432, relative to workers' compensation for employee leasing companies.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0
Senator Barnes for the committee.
SB 481, relative to the bond requirement for completion of local and state public works projects.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0
Senator DeVries for the committee.
HB 267, relative to certain small loans.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-2
Senator Gottesman for the committee.
EDUCATION
SB 340-FN-A-L, requiring a transportation stipend for charter school pupils.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Estabrook for the committee.
SB 355-FN, relative to room and board scholarships for children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-1
Senator Foster for the committee.
SB 418, changing the name of charter schools to "innovative public schools."
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 459, establishing an advanced manufacturing education advisory council.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Kelly for the committee.
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS
SB 437, relative to access to voter database information.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-1,
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 478, relative to processing absentee ballots.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0
Senator Gallus for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 352-FN, relative to shoreland protection.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 403, relative to large withdrawals of water from aquifers within municipal boundaries.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-2,
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 510-FN-A, relative to fees for terrain alteration permits.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0
Senator Hassan for the committee.
SB 528-FN, relative to a mercury-added thermostat collection program.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 309-FN, relative to the regulation of amateur and professional fighting sports by the boxing and wrestling commission.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 317-FN, relative to the retail sale of tobacco products.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SB 318-FN, relative to licensed veterinary assistant practitioners.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 331-FN, establishing new positions and realigning functions at the department of corrections.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Downing for the committee.
SB 332-FN, relative to resomation of human remains.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 334-FN, relative to undue influence on real estate appraisals and relative to the quorum of the real estate appraiser's board.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 2-0
Senator Downing for the committee.
SB 393, allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-2
Senator Burling for the committee.
FINANCE
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, Vote 4-0
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
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.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SB 320-FN, relative to unauthorized payment of public assistance.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 390, establishing a suicide prevention council.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 395, establishing
a commission to review
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Estabrook for the committee.
SB 427, requiring hospitals to report on their standards and criteria for organ donations and transplants.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-1
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 454, relative to certain changes to the controlled drug act.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Kenney for the committee.
SB 464, relative to the number of children in a licensed foster home.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SJR 1, prohibiting the department of health and human services from adopting proposed administrative rule He-P 1906.02.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
JUDICIARY
SB 323-FN, relative to terms of release and notice of hearings in the parole of prisoners.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Clegg for the committee.
SB 399, permitting annulment of certain criminal records in the supreme court.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Gottesman for the committee.
SB 444, relative to settlements on behalf of minors and judgments and decrees in favor of minors.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Gottesman for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 360, relative to local enforcement of the state building code.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0
Senator Barnes for the committee.
RULES AND ENROLLED BILLS
SB 357, relative to the examination of acts and resolves before printing.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-2
Senator Gottesman for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
SB 363, requiring youth operators and passengers of OHRVs and snowmobiles to wear approved protective headgear.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SB 517-FN, relative to commercial advertising on toll booths.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
WAYS AND MEANS
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
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
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.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
SB 491, excluding the value of a view from property tax assessment.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1
Senator Janeway for the committee.
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE
SB 486, relative to the duties and responsibilities of special deputy forest rangers.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Janeway for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 7, 2008
2008-0438s
10/03
Amendment to SB 309-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 12 with the following:
12 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 8, 2008
2008-0468s
03/04
Amendment to SB 317-FN
Amend RSA 178:29, V-a(a) as inserted by section 16 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(a) Retail tobacco license, $6.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 8, 2008
2008-0467s
01/05
Amendment to SB 318-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT establishing a commission to study the creation of a large animal care worker classification.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Commission Established. There is established a commission to study the creation of a large animal care worker classification.
2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Two members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be from the house environment and agriculture committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(c) The commissioner of the department of agriculture, or designee.
(d) The
director of the Thompson School of Applied Science,
(e) A representative of the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association, appointed by the association.
(f) Two representatives of the board of veterinary medicine, one of whom shall be the board’s legal counsel, appointed by the board.
(g) A representative of the New Hampshire Veterinary Technician Association, appointed by the association.
(h) Six representatives of the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation, appointed by the association.
II. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
3 Duties. The commission shall study the creation of a large animal care worker classification to perform the basic care of large animals independently in the field under the supervision of a veterinarian. The commission’s study shall include, but not be limited to, defining the necessary accreditation for this position and the scope of the allowable practices for such position.
4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Six members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
5 Report. The commission 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.
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2008-0467s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a commission to study the creation of a large animal care worker classification.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 7, 2008
2008-0434s
01/04
Amendment to SB 332-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Chapter; Resomation of Human Remains. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 325-A the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 325-B
RESOMATION OF HUMAN REMAINS
325-B:1 Definitions. In this chapter:
II. “Alternative container” means a container in which human remains are placed for transport and temporary holding prior to resomation.
III. “Authorizing agent” means a person vested with the right to control the disposition of human remains pursuant to RSA 290, including but limited to, family members or funeral directors in charge of the final disposition arrangements.
IV. “Bio-ash” means the reduction of bone shadows to small particles following powdering.
V. “Board” means state board of registration of funeral directors and embalmers, as defined in RSA 325:2.
VI. “Bone shadows” means the remaining bone fragments following the resomation process and prior to powdering.
VII. “Casket” means a rigid container made of wood, metal, or other similar material, ornamented and lined with fabric, which is designed for the encasement of human remains.
VIII. “Change of ownership” means the change in the controlling interest of an established resomation facility.
IX. “Communicable disease” means communicable disease, as defined by RSA 141-C:2, VI.
X. “Delivery receipt form” means a form provided by a funeral establishment to a resomation facility authority to document the receipt of human remains by such authority for the purpose of resomation.
XI. “Dissolvable coffin” means a re-useable coffin cover that houses the rigid stainless steel basket which encases the human remains for placement within a resomator.
XII. “Funeral director” means funeral director as defined in RSA 325:1, VIII and licensed in accordance with RSA 325:14.
XIII. “Holding facility’“ means an area within a resomation facility, separate from public areas, designated for the retention of human remains prior to resomation.
XIV. “Human remains” means the body of a deceased person or a human body part, in any stage of decomposition and includes limbs or other portions of human anatomy that are removed from a person or human remains for medical purposes during treatment, surgery, biopsy, autopsy, or medical research.
XV. “Leak proof pouch” means a plastic, vinyl, or similar material bag that is made specifically for the containment of human remains.
XVI. “Next-of-kin” means next-of-kin as defined in RSA 290:16, IV.
XVII. “Operator” means the individual responsible for the day-to-day operation of the resomation facility.
XVIII. “Owner” means the individual, partnership, or corporation with a controlling interest in the resomation facility.
XIX. “Permanent container” means a receptacle made of durable material for the long-term placement of resomated remains.
XX. “Powdering” means the process used to reduce bone shadows to unidentifiable particles/bio-ash.
XXI. “Resomated remains” means the residue of human remains recovered after resomation and the processing of such remains by powdering.
XXII. “Resomated remains container” means any container in which resomated remains can be placed in and sealed to avoid leakage or prevent entrance of foreign materials.
XXIII. “Resomated remains receipt form” means a form provided by a resomation facility authority to an authorizing agent or his or her representative that identifies resomated remains and the person authorized to receive such remains.
XXIV. “Resomation” means the technical process that uses high-temperature water-based alkali solution under a high pressure system to reduce human remains to bone shadows.
XXV. “Resomation facility” means a building or structure which contains a resomator and holding facility.
XXVI. “Resomation facility authority” means the legal entity subject to licensing by the board to maintain and operate a resomation facility and perform resomation.
XXVII. “Resomator” means the stainless steel pressure vessel within which a resomation takes place.
XXVIII. “Resomator operator” means a person who is responsible for the operation of the resomator and the resomation facility.
XXIX. “Stainless steel basket” means a rigid stainless steal basket lined with silk and a liquid proof starch based bio-plastic lining used to encase human remains for placement within a resomator for resomation.
XXX. “Suitable solid container” means a rigid container, which is designed for the encasement and disposition of human remains before resomation.
XXXI. “Temporary container” means a receptacle made of cardboard, plastic, or other similar material in which resomated remains are placed prior to the placement of such remains in an urn or other permanent container.
XXXII. “Urn” means a container used for placement of resomated remains.
XXXIII. “Violations against a decedent” means actions that desecrate or tamper with human remains or personal effects, lead to the misidentification of a decedent, or allow the commingling of resomated remains of more than one decedent.
325-B:2 Resomation Facility, License Required. A resomation facility shall not be established, operated, or maintained in this state except by a resomation facility authority licensed by the board under this chapter. The board shall issue a license to a resomation facility authority that satisfies the requirements for licensure under this chapter. Human remains shall not be processed via resomation in this state except at a resomation facility operated by a resomation facility authority licensed under this chapter.
325-B:3 Building and Location Requirements.
I. A resomation facility shall conform to all building codes as defined by the city or town in which the resomation facility is to be constructed in addition to all environmental regulations.
II. A resomation facility may be constructed at any location consistent with applicable zoning and environmental regulations.
325-B:4 License; Application; Requirements; Fee. An applicant for an initial or renewal license as a resomation facility authority shall file a written application with the board. The application shall be accompanied by the license fee required under RSA 325-B:7 and a certificate confirming that the resomator operator has attended, prior to issuance of the license, a training course provided by the manufacturer of the resomator maintained and operated by the resomation facility authority and shall set forth the full name and address of the applicant, the address and location of the resomation facility, the name of the resomation facility operator, the name and address of the owner of the resomation facility, and additional information as required by the board, including evidence of the applicant’s ability to comply with rules adopted under this chapter. The application shall include the applicant’s social security number if the applicant is an individual. The social security number shall not be a public record and shall only be used for administrative purposes.
325-B:5 License; Expiration. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire 3 years after the date of issuance. Licenses shall be issued only for the resomation facility authority named in the application and shall not be transferable or assignable.
325-B:6 Change in Location, Ownership, or Name.
I. A resomation facility authority desiring to relocate a resomator shall file a written application with the board at least 30 days prior to the designated date of such relocation. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as determined by the board in rules adopted under RSA 541-A.
II. A resomation facility authority desiring to change ownership of a resomation facility shall file a written application with the board at least 30 days prior to the designated date of such change. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as determined by the board in rules adopted under RSA 541-A.
III. A resomation facility authority desiring to change its name shall file a written application with the board at least 30 days prior to such change. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as determined in rules adopted under RSA 541-A.
325-B:7 Licensure; Fees.
I. The application for an initial or renewal license as a resomation facility authority shall include a fee determined in rules adopted under RSA 541-A.
II. If the license application is denied, the license fee shall be returned to the applicant, except that the board may retain an administrative fee and may retain the entire license fee if an inspection has been completed prior to such denial.
III. The board shall collect a fee for reinstatement of a license that has lapsed or has been suspended. The board shall collect a fee for a duplicate original license.
IV. The board shall collect a fee for a certified statement that a resomation facility authority is licensed in this state and a fee for verification that a resomation facility authority is licensed in this state.
V. All fees collected by the board under this chapter shall be remitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund.
325-B:8 Inspection; Board; Duties; Authority for Appointments.
I. The board shall, at least once every 3 years, inspect or provide for the inspection of any resomation facility and operated by a resomation facility authority licensed under this chapter in such manner and at such times as provided in rules adopted by the board.
II. The board shall issue an inspection report and provide a copy of the report to the resomation authority within 10 working days after the completion of an inspection. The board shall review any findings of noncompliance contained in such report within 20 working days after such inspection.
III. If the board determines, after such review, that the evidence supports a finding of noncompliance by a resomation facility authority with any applicable provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the board may send a letter to the resomation facility authority requesting a statement of compliance. The letter shall include a description of each alleged violation, a request that the resomation facility authority submit a statement of compliance within 10 working days, and a notice that the board may take further action if the statement of compliance is not submitted. The statement of compliance shall indicate any actions by the resomation facility authority which have been or will be taken and the period of time estimated to be necessary to correct each alleged violation. If the resomation facility authority fails to submit such statement of compliance or fails to make a good faith effort to correct the alleged violations, the board may take further action as provided in this chapter.
IV.(a) The board may appoint technical advisors or other investigators to assist with any investigation or adjudication, and may, with the approval of the attorney general, appoint legal counsel for such purposes.
(b) To the extent the board lacks budgeted funds to conduct a significant investigation or adjudication, it may, with the approval of the attorney general, petition governor and council to receive funds not otherwise appropriated in order to retain professional advisors in the proceeding.
(c) If the governor and council approve the use of funds not otherwise appropriated, the governor is authorized to issue a warrant for the approved amount out of any moneys in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. The board shall then promptly increase its licensing fees to the extent necessary to repay the amount advanced to the general fund during the next fiscal year by means of a fee surcharge.
325-B:9 Complaints.
I. Any person may submit a complaint to the board and request investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. The board shall review all complaints and determine whether to conduct an investigation relating to such complaints.
II. A complaint submitted to the board under this section shall be confidential. A person submitting such complaint shall be immune from criminal or civil liability of any nature, whether direct or derivative, for submitting the complaint or for disclosure of documents, records, or other information to the board relating to such complaint.
325-B:10 Imminent Danger; Board Powers.
I. If the board determines that a resomation facility authority is operating a resomation facility so as to create an imminent danger of death or serious physical harm to persons employed at or in proximity to such resomation facility, the board may order the temporary suspension or temporary limitation of the license of the resomation facility authority and may order the temporary closure of the resomation facility pending further action by the board. A hearing shall be held by the board no later than 10 days after the date of such order. The board shall also simultaneously institute proceedings for revocation, suspension, or limitation of the license of the resomation facility authority.
II. A continuance of the hearing under paragraph I shall be granted by the board upon written request from the resomation facility authority. Such continuance shall not exceed 30 days.
III. A temporary suspension or temporary limitation order by the board under this section shall take effect when served upon the resomation facility authority and shall not exceed 90 days. If further action is not taken by the board within such period, the temporary suspension or temporary limitation shall expire.
325-B:11 Deny or Refuse to Renew License; Grounds. The board may deny or refuse to renew a license under this chapter or take disciplinary action against a resomation facility authority licensed under this chapter as provided in RSA 325-B:12 on any of the following grounds:
I. Violation of this chapter or rules adopted and pursuant to this chapter;
II. Conviction of any crime involving moral turpitude;
III. Conviction of a misdemeanor or felony under state law, federal law, or the law of another jurisdiction which, if committed within this state, would have constituted a misdemeanor or felony and which has a rational connection with the fitness or capacity of the resomation facility authority to operate a resomation facility;
IV. Conviction of a violation pursuant to RSA 325-B:15;
V. Obtaining a license as a resomation facility authority by false representation or fraud;
VI. Misrepresentation or fraud in the operation of a resomation facility; or
VII. Failure to allow access by an agent or employee of the board to a resomation facility operated by the resomation facility authority for the purposes of inspection, investigation, or other information collection activities necessary to carry out the duties of the board.
325-B:12 Disciplinary Actions.
I. The board may impose any one or more of the following types of disciplinary action against a resomation facility authority licensed under this chapter:
(a) A fine not to exceed $20,000 per violation;
(b) A limitation on the license and upon the right of the resomation facility authority to operate a resomation facility to the extent, scope, or type of operation, for such time, and under such conditions as the board finds necessary and proper;
(c) Placement of the licensee on probation for a period not to exceed 2 years during which the resomation facility may continue to operate under terms and conditions fixed by the order of probation;
(d) Suspension of the license for a period not to exceed 2 years during which the resomation facility may not operate; and
(e) Revocation and permanent termination of the license.
II. Any fine imposed and unpaid under this chapter shall constitute a debt to the state of New Hampshire which may be collected in the manner of a lien foreclosure or sued for and recovered in any proper form of action in the name of the state in the superior court of the county in which the resomation facility is located. The board shall, within 30 days after receipt, remit any such fines to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund.
325-B:13 Appeal. Any party to a decision of the board under this chapter may appeal such decision in accordance with RSA 541.
325-B:14 License Reinstatement or Relicensure.
I. If the license of a resomation facility authority has lapsed for nonpayment of fees, such license shall be eligible for reinstatement at any time upon application to the board and payment of the applicable fee as provided in RSA 325-B:7.
II. If the license of a resomation facility authority has been placed on probation, such license shall be eligible for reinstatement at the end of the period of probation upon successful completion of an inspection if the board determines an inspection is warranted.
III. If the license of a resomation facility authority has been suspended, such license shall be eligible for reinstatement at the end of the period of suspension upon successful completion of an inspection and payment of the applicable fee as provided in RSA 325-B:7.
IV. If the license of a resomation facility authority has been suspended, such license may be reinstated by the board prior to the completion of the term of suspension upon petition by the licensee. After reviewing such petition and any material submitted by the licensee with such petition, the board may order an inspection or investigation of the licensee. Based on such review and such inspection or investigation, if any, the board shall grant full reinstatement of the license, modify the suspension, or deny the petition for reinstatement. The board’s decision shall become final 30 days after mailing the decision to the licensee unless the licensee requests a hearing within such period. Any requested hearing shall be held according to rules of the board.
V. If the license of a resomation facility authority has been revoked, such resomation facility authority shall not be eligible for relicensure until 5 years after the date of such revocation. A reapplication for an initial license may be made by the resomation facility authority at the end of such 5-year period.
325-B:15 Acts Prohibited; Penalty.
I. Maintaining or operating a resomation facility in violation of this chapter or any rules of the board is a public nuisance and may be abated as a nuisance as provided by law.
II. It shall be a felony to establish, operate, or maintain a resomation facility subject to this chapter without being licensed as a resomation facility authority under this chapter, to hold oneself out to the public as a resomation facility authority without being licensed, or to perform a resomation without a resomation authorization form signed by the authorizing agent and a completed burial transit permit for resomation, and a medical examiner’s certificate of resomation.
III. Signing a resomation authorization form with actual knowledge that the form contains false, incorrect, or misleading information is a felony.
IV. A violation of any other provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor.
325-B:16 Injunctions. The board may maintain an action in the name of the state for an injunction against any person for establishing, operating, or maintaining a resomation facility without first obtaining a license as a resomation facility authority under this chapter. In charging any defendant in a complaint in such action, it shall be sufficient to charge that such defendant did, upon a certain day and in a certain county, establish, operate, or maintain a resomation facility without obtaining a license as a resomation facility authority under this chapter, without alleging any further or more particular facts concerning the same.
325-B:17 Right to Authorize Resomation. The right to authorize the resomation of human remains and the final disposition of the resomated remains, except in the case of a minor and unless other directions have been given by the decedent in the form of a testamentary disposition or a pre-need contract, vests pursuant to RSA 290.
325-B:18 Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
I. The body of a deceased person shall not be resomated within 48 hours after his or her death unless he or she died of a contagious or infectious disease. If the death occurred within the state, the body shall not be resomated by the resomation facility authority until the resomation facility authority has received the burial transit permit for resomation required by law, and a certificate from a medical examiner or deputy medical examiner that he or she has viewed the body and made personal inquiry into the cause and manner of death, and is of the opinion that no further examination or judicial inquiry concerning the same is necessary. If the death occurred within the state but the body is being transferred out of state for resomation, the transfer shall not occur until the medical examiner has conducted such a view and inquiry and has issued a certificate. If the death occurs outside the state, the reception and resomation of the body of a deceased person shall be governed by rules adopted by the board after consultation with the chief medical examiner.
II. The resomation facility authority shall forward a copy of the resomation certificate to the office of the chief medical examiner, accompanied by a $60 fee. The fee shall be deposited in the medico-legal investigative fund established pursuant to RSA 611-B:28.
325-B:19 Resomation Facility Authority.
I. A resomation facility authority, upon receiving human remains, shall sign a delivery receipt form and shall hold the human remains, prior to resomation, as provided in this section. The form shall include the name of the deceased, the time and date of delivery of such remains, and the signatures of the owner of the resomation facility or his or her representative and the funeral director or his or her representative, or the next-of-kin or designated agent as provided in RSA 290.
II. If a resomation facility authority is unable to resomate the human remains immediately upon taking receipt thereof, the resomation facility authority shall place the human remains in a holding facility. A holding facility shall be designed and constructed to comply with all applicable public health laws, provide for the health and safety of persons employed at such facility, and prevent any unauthorized access to such facility.
III. A resomation facility authority may refuse to accept for holding an alternative container or casket from which there is any evidence of leakage of the body fluids from the human remains in the container.
IV. If human remains received by the resomation facility authority are not embalmed, such remains shall be held no longer than 24 hours from the time of death at the resomation facility unless the human remains are placed within a refrigerated facility in accordance with the laws of this state.
325-B:20 Resomation Facility Operation; Limitations.
I. No person shall be permitted in a resomation facility, unless authorized by the resomation facility authority, while any human remains are in the resomation facility awaiting resomation, being resomated, or being removed from the resomator.
II. The human remains of more than one person shall not be simultaneously resomated within the same resomator unless the resomation facility authority has received specific written authorization from the authorizing agent for the human remains to be so resomated.
325-B:21 Resomation Facility Authority; Requirements.
I. A resomation facility authority shall not accept human remains for resomation without a proper label placed on the exterior of the alternative container or casket indicating the name of the deceased and the name and location of the funeral establishment, or the name of the next-of-kin or designated agent as provided in RSA 290.
II. No resomation facility authority shall make or enforce any rules requiring that human remains be placed in a casket before resomation. No resomation facility authority shall refuse to accept human remains for resomation if the human remains are received in a casket.
III. No resomation facility authority shall accept human remains for resomation unless the human remains are delivered to the resomation facility authority in an alternative container or casket or delivered to the resomation facility authority’s holding facility to be placed in an alternative container or casket. Human remains delivered to a resomation facility in an alternative container or casket, shall not be removed from the temporary container or casket while being held awaiting resomation. Human remains shall not be removed from the alternative container or casket for resomation without the expressed written consent of the authorizing agent as stipulated on the authorization for resomation form required. A resomation facility authority may refuse an alternative container or a casket or container that is not labeled as required under paragraph I.
IV. An alternative container shall:
(a) Be able to be closed to provide for complete encasement of the human remains;
(b) Be resistant to leakage or spillage;
(c) Be rigid enough for easy handling; and
(d) Provide protection for the health and safety of persons handling such container.
V. No resomation facility authority shall accept unembalmed human remains for resomation unless the human remains are delivered to the resomation facility authority in a leak proof pouch. If the unembalmed human remains are noted to have died from an infectious, contagious, or communicable disease, the human remains must be received by the resomation facility authority within 2 leak proof pouches.
325-B:22 Resomation Authorization Form.
I. A resomation facility authority shall not resomate human remains until it has received a resomation authorization form as provided in paragraph II, a completed and executed burial transit permit for resomation as required by law or the appropriate resomation permit from the state from which the human remains were delivered, indicating that the human remains are to be resomated, and a delivery receipt form.
II. A resomation authorization form shall be signed by the authorizing agent and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
(a) The name of the deceased;
(b) Date and place of death;
(c) The identity of the funeral home, funeral director, next of kin or agent responsible for the delivery of the human remains to the resomation facility for resomation;
(d) Notification that the death did or did not occur from a disease declared by the board to be infectious, contagious, communicable, or dangerous to the public health;
(e) The name of the authorizing agent and the relationship between the authorizing agent and the deceased;
(f) Authorization by the authorizing agent for the resomation facility authority to resomate the human remains;
(g) A representation that the authorizing agent is aware of no objection to the human remains being resomated by any person who has a right to control the disposition of the human remains;
(h) A representation that the human remains do not contain any material, implants, or conditions that may be potentially hazardous to equipment or persons performing the resomation;
(i) Acknowledgement by way of initials of the authorizing agent to the resomation facility authority beside the specific statements outlining the requirements and authorization to remove the human remains from the temporary container, casket or same, in addition to the leak-proof pouch, prior to placement of human remains within the dissolvable casket for resomation.
(j) Acknowledgement by way of initials of the authorizing agent to the resomation facility authority beside the specific statement acknowledging the fact, as a requirement of the resomation process, all personal effects including all clothing must be removed from the human remains, unless clothed in acceptable clothing for resomation, prior to placing the human remains within the stainless steel basket for the completion of the resomation process.
(k) Acknowledgement from the authorizing agent to resomation facility authority of the disposition of the temporary container, casket or same, from which the human remains were removed from prior to resomation.
(l) The name of the person authorized to claim the resomated remains from the resomation facility authority; and
(m) The intended disposition of the resomated remains.
III. A resomation facility authority shall retain, for at least 7 years after the resomation, in printed or electronic format with suitable backup, copies of the resomation authorization form, the burial transit permit for resomation, the resomated remains receipt form, delivery receipt form, and any other records required under this chapter.
325-B:23 Signature.
I. Any person signing a resomation authorization form shall be deemed to warrant the truthfulness of any facts set forth on such form, including the identity of the deceased whose remains are sought to be resomated and the authority of the person to authorize such resomation. Any person signing a resomation authorization form is personally liable for all damages resulting from false, incorrect, or misleading information contained on such form.
II. A resomation facility authority may resomate human remains upon the receipt of a resomation authorization form signed by an authorizing agent, a completed and executed burial transit permit for resomation as required by law and the required medical examiner certificate of resomation.
325-B:24 Potentially Hazardous Conditions.
I. No human remains shall be resomated with the knowledge that the human remains contain a pacemaker or defibrillator or other potentially hazardous implant or condition. The authorizing agent shall take all necessary steps to ensure that any such hazardous implant or condition is removed or corrected prior to resomation. If an authorizing agent informs the funeral director and the resomation facility authority on the resomation authorization form of the presence of such potentially hazardous implant or condition in the human remains, the funeral director shall ensure that all necessary steps have been taken to remove or correct the implant or condition before delivering the human remains to the resomation facility. A funeral director who knowingly fails to ensure the removal or correction of the hazardous implant or condition prior to delivery and who knowingly delivers such human remains shall be liable for any damages resulting from such failure. If human remains with hazardous implants or conditions are in the custody of a resomation facility authority, such authority shall have the hazardous implants or conditions removed or corrected by a licensed funeral director and embalmer or a licensed embalmer at a funeral establishment within an embalming preparation room, or at a medical facility by appropriate medical personnel, or at the resomation facility by an assistant deputy medical examiner of the department of justice.
II. No human remains shall be resomated with the knowledge that the human remains contain jewelry or other valuables unless authorized by the authorizing agent. The authorizing agent shall take all necessary steps to ensure that any jewelry or other valuables are removed prior to resomation. If the authorizing agent informs the funeral director and the resomation facility authority on the resomation authorization form of the presence of jewelry or other valuables on the human remains, the funeral director shall ensure that all necessary steps have been taken to remove the jewelry or other valuables before delivering the human remains to the resomation facility. A funeral director who knowingly fails to ensure the removal of the jewelry or other valuables prior to delivery and who knowingly delivers such human remains shall be liable for any damages resulting from such failure. If human remains with jewelry or other valuables are in the custody of a resomation facility authority, such authority shall provide for the removal of such jewelry or other valuables by a licensed funeral director and embalmer or his or her agent.
325-B:25 Disputes.
I. If a resomation facility authority or funeral establishment is aware of any dispute concerning the resomation of human remains, or has a reasonable basis to believe that such a dispute exists or to question any of the representations made by the authorizing agent with respect to such remains, until the resomation facility authority receives a court order that a dispute with respect to such remains has been settled, the resomation facility authority or funeral establishment may refuse to accept such human remains for resomation or to perform a resomation of such remains.
II. If a resomation facility authority or funeral establishment is aware of any dispute concerning the release or disposition of resomated remains, the resomation facility authority or funeral establishment may refuse to release resomated remains until the dispute has been resolved or the resomation facility authority or funeral establishment has been provided with a court order authorizing the release or disposition of the resomated remains.
325-B:26 Resomated Remains; How Treated.
I. To the extent possible, upon completion of the resomation, all of the recoverable residue of the resomation shall be removed from the resomator and any foreign matter or anything other than bone shadow shall be removed from such residue and shall be disposed of by the resomation facility authority. The remaining bone shadow shall be powdered to reduce the shadows to unidentifiable particles/bio-ash. This paragraph shall not apply when the commingling of human remains during resomation is otherwise authorized by law.
II. The resomated remains with proper identification shall be placed in a temporary container or permanent container selected or provided by the authorizing agent. The resomated remains shall not be contaminated with any other object unless specific written authorization to the contrary has been received from the authorizing agent.
III. If the entirety of the resomated remains will not fit within a temporary container or permanent container, the remainder of such remains shall be returned to the authorizing agent or his or her representative in a separate container with proper identification.
IV. If the resomated remains are to be shipped, the temporary container or permanent container shall be packed securely in a suitable shipping container that complies with the requirements of the shipper. Unless otherwise directed in writing by the authorizing agent, resomated remains shall be shipped only by a method which includes an internal tracking system and which provides a receipt signed by the person accepting delivery of such remains.
325-B:27 Resomated Remains; Final Disposition.
I. The delivery of the resomated remains to the authorizing agent or his or her representative shall constitute final disposition. If, after a period of 60 days after the date of resomation, the authorizing agent or his or her representative has not directed or otherwise arranged for the final disposition of the resomated remains or claimed the resomated remains for final disposition as provided in this section, the resomation facility authority or the funeral establishment in possession of the resomated remains may dispose of the resomated remains after making a reasonable attempt to contact the authorizing agent or his or her representative. This method of disposition may be used by any resomation facility authority or funeral establishment to dispose of all resomated remains in the possession of a resomation facility authority or funeral establishment on or after the effective date of this chapter.
II. Resomated remains shall be delivered or released by the resomation facility authority to the representative specified by the authorizing agent on the resomation authorization form. The owner of the resomation facility authority or his or her representative and the party receiving the resomated remains shall sign a resomated remains receipt form. The form shall include the name of the deceased, the date, time, and place of receipt of the resomated remains, and the signatures of the owner of the resomation facility or his or her representative and the authorizing agent or his or her representative. If the resomated remains are shipped, a form used by the shipper may be used in lieu of a completed resomated remains receipt form if the shipper’s form contains the information required for a resomated remains receipt form. Both the party delivering such remains and the party receiving such remains shall retain a copy of the resomated remains receipt form or shipper’s form. Upon delivery, the resomated remains may be further transported within this state in any manner without a permit.
325-B:28 Rulemaking. The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A relative to:
I. Procedures for licensure of resomation facility authorities.
II. Establishing all required fees.
III. The content of all forms.
IV. Conditions under which human remains of persons whose death was caused by a disease declared by the board to be infectious, contagious, communicable, or dangerous to the public health may be transported in this state to a resomation facility for the purpose of resomation. The board shall consult with the chief medical examiner on rules adopted under this paragraph.
V. Minimum sanitation standards for all resomation facilities.
VI. Inspection procedures for resomation facilities as required under RSA 325-B:8.
325-B:29 Resomation Facility Authority; Bylaws. A resomation facility authority may enact reasonable bylaws not inconsistent with this chapter for the management and operation of a resomation facility operated by such authority. Nothing in this section shall prevent a resomation facility authority from enacting bylaws which contain more stringent requirements than those provided in this chapter.
2 Assistant Deputy Medical Examiner Accounts. Amend RSA 611-B:27, I to read as follows:
I. Assistant
deputy medical examiners shall be paid at the following rates: telephone
consultations--$25; death investigations involving an external examination of
the body—[$125] $140, plus mileage at the state
rate; pre-cremation examinations conducted pursuant to RSA 325-A:18--$50;
pre-resomation examinations conducted pursuant to RSA 325-B:18--$50.
3 Repeal. RSA 325-A:30, II, relative to disposal of human remains through a reductive process utilizing alkaline hydrolysis.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2009.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 8, 2008
2008-0466s
10/05
Amendment to SB 334-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 4 with the following:
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist. 24
February 7, 2008
2008-0455s
06/09
Amendment to SB 352-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 5 with the following:
6 Fill and Dredge in Wetlands; Appeals. Amend RSA 482-A:10, I through VIII to read as follows:
I. Any person
aggrieved by a decision made by the department under RSA 482-A:3 [or subject
to an order of the department under RSA 482-A:6] may apply for
reconsideration by the department, and then may appeal to the wetlands council
and to the [superior] supreme court as provided in this
section. A person aggrieved under this
section shall [include without limitation,] mean the applicant and
any person required to be noticed by mail in accordance with RSA 482-A:8 and
RSA 482-A:9.
I-a.
Any person subject to an order of the
department under RSA 482-A:6 may appeal to the wetlands council and to the
supreme court as provided in this section. The appellant shall not first request
reconsideration, but shall file the appeal directly with the council as
provided in paragraph IV, within 30 days of the date of the order.
II. A request for
reconsideration of a department decision under RSA 482-A:3 shall be filed with
the department within [20] 30 days of issuance of the
department's decision [or order].
The request for reconsideration shall describe in detail each ground for
[complaint. No ground not set forth
in the request for reconsideration shall be considered by the council, or by
the superior court except as provided in paragraph VIII of this section] the
request for reconsideration.
III. On reconsideration, the department shall receive and
consider any new and additional evidence presented, and shall make findings of
fact and rulings of law in support of its decision after reconsideration. The
department may hold a public hearing in accordance with its rules.
Reconsideration hearings shall not be subject to the requirements of RSA 541-A.
Reconsideration hearings shall be noticed in accordance with rules
adopted by the department, which notice shall also be sent to all persons
entitled to notice of applications under RSA 482-A:8 and RSA 482-A:9,
and the department shall make a record of the proceedings. The department shall grant or deny the [application]
request for reconsideration within 30 days of the [service]
department's receipt of the [application] request or explain in
writing to the applicant why the [application] request cannot be acted
on and a statement of the time reasonably necessary to act on the [application] request. When the basis for denial was failure by the
applicant to submit all requested information and the applicant submits all of
the requested information with the request for reconsideration, the department
shall act on the request within 75 days from the date of the department's
receipt of the request for projects where the applicant proposes less than one
acre of jurisdictional impact, and within 105 days for all other projects.
IV. An appeal from
a decision of the department under RSA 482-A:3 after
reconsideration, or an appeal from an order issued by the department under RSA
482-A:6, shall be filed with the wetlands council within 30 days of the
department's decision or order. An appeal shall be considered timely filed
and received by the wetlands council if postmarked or hand delivered to the
wetlands council on or before the thirtieth day from the date of the
department's decision. Filing of the
appeal shall be made by certified mail or hand delivery to the wetlands
council, with a copy sent to the department.
An appeal to the council shall contain a detailed description of the
land involved in the department's decision and shall set forth fully every
ground upon which it is claimed that the decision complained of is unlawful or
unreasonable. Only those grounds set forth in
the appeal shall be considered by the council.
V. The council on
appeal shall hold [a non-evidentiary] an adjudicative hearing
as provided in [its] RSA 541-A and the council’s rules.
The hearing shall be noticed in accordance with RSA 541-A:31, III. For appeals of department decisions under RSA
482-A:3, the notice shall also be sent to all persons entitled to notice of
applications under RSA 482-A:8 and RSA 482-A:9. [The department shall provide the council
with its record of decision upon receiving notice of the hearing. The appeal shall be determined upon the
record below.] The burden of proof
shall be on the party seeking to set aside the department's decision to show
that the decision is unlawful or unreasonable. On appeal of requests proposed,
sponsored, or administered by the department of transportation, there shall be
a rebuttable presumption that there is a public need for the requested project,
and that the department of transportation has exercised appropriate engineering
judgment in the project's design. All findings of the department upon all
questions of fact properly before it shall be prima facie lawful and
reasonable.
V-a. Any person whose rights will be directly
affected by the outcome of the appeal may appear and become a party to the
appeal. Any person whose rights may be
directly affected by the outcome of the appeal may file a request to intervene
as provided in RSA 541-A:32.
VI. On appeal, the council may affirm the decision of the department or may remand to the department with a determination that the decision complained of is unlawful or unreasonable. The council shall specify the factual and legal basis for its determination and shall identify the evidence in the record created before the council that supports its decision.
VII. Any party
aggrieved by a decision of the council may apply to the council for
reconsideration [within 20 days of the council's order. The council shall
grant or deny the application for reconsideration at its first regularly
scheduled meeting after service of the application. The council may grant such
application if in its opinion good reason therefor is stated] as
specified in RSA 541.
VIII. Any [person]
party aggrieved by a decision of the council after reconsideration may
appeal to the [superior] supreme court [for the county
where the land in question is located by petition within 30 days of issuance of
such decision. The petition shall set forth each ground upon which the decision
is claimed to be unlawful or unreasonable, in whole or in part. No ground not
set forth in the application for reconsideration shall be given any
consideration by the court unless the court for good cause shown shall allow
the appellant to specify additional grounds] as specified in RSA 541.
7 Appeals. Amend RSA 482-A, XVIII to read as follows:
XVIII. If a permit
is granted with respect to any activity proposed to be undertaken in or
adjacent to a prime wetland as mapped, designated, and filed pursuant to RSA
482-A:15, the conservation commission or local governing body may request
reconsideration by the department and, if aggrieved by the decision or
reconsideration, appeal said decision to the [superior]
wetlands council and the supreme court in the manner prescribed in this
section. The filing of a request for reconsideration shall automatically stay
the effectiveness of the department's decision relating to said prime wetland.
Said stay shall remain in force until the department has issued its decision
after reconsideration.
8 Repeal. RSA 482-A, X through XVII relative to appeals, is repealed.
9 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2008-0455s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill gives the wetlands council jurisdiction over appeals of department of environmental services decisions relating to protected shorelands.
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
February 8, 2008
2008-0471s
06/09
Amendment to SB 363
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Section; OHRVs; Protective Headgear. Amend RSA 215-A by inserting after section 13 the following new section:
215-A:13-a Protective Headgear. No person under the age of 18 shall operate any OHRV within this state without wearing eye protection and protective headgear which meets or exceeds the specifications of FMVSS 218.
2 Off Highway Recreational Vehicles: Operation; Requirement Added. Amend RSA 215-A:29, XV and XVI to read as follows:
XV. No person
under the age of 18 shall operate any OHRV within this state without wearing [a
protective helmet and] eye protection and protective headgear which meets or
exceeds the specifications of FMVSS 218.
XVI. No person
shall operate any OHRV within this state carrying passengers under the age of
18 unless each such passenger is wearing [a protective helmet] eye
protection and protective headgear which meets or exceeds the specifications of
FMVSS 218.
3 New Section; Snowmobiles; Protective Headgear. Amend RSA 215-C by inserting after section 29 the following new section:
215-C:29-a Protective Headgear. No person under the age of 18 shall operate any snowmobile within this state without wearing eye protection and protective headgear which meets or exceeds the specifications of FMVSS 218.
4 Snowmobiles; Operation; Requirement Added. Amend RSA 215-C:49, XIX and XX to read as follows:
XIX. No person
under the age of 18 shall operate any snowmobile within this state without
wearing [a protective helmet and] eye protection and protective headgear which
meets or exceeds the specifications of FMVSS 218.
XX. No person
shall operate any snowmobile within this state carrying passengers under the
age of 18 unless each such passenger is wearing [a]
eye
protection and protective [helmet] headgear which meets or exceeds
the specifications of FMVSS 218.
5 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2009.
2008-0471s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires operators and passengers of OHRVs and snowmobiles under the age of 18 to wear eye protection and protective headgear which meets the specifications of FMVSS 218.
Sen. Sgambati, Dist. 4
February 5, 2008
2008-0405s
01/04
Amendment to SB 390
Amend RSA 126-R:3, I as inserted by section 2 of the bill by inserting after subparagraph (u) the following new subparagraph:
(v) A physician, appointed by the New Hampshire Medical Society.
Amend RSA 126-R:3, II(a) as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
II.(a) The term of office for each member appointed under subparagraphs I(h)-(v) shall be 2 years, or until a successor is appointed and qualified in the case of a vacancy. The term of office for all other members shall be coterminous with the term of office for the position that qualifies that member to serve on the advisory council. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner, but only for the unexpired term.
Sen. Sgambati, Dist. 4
February 5, 2008
2008-0404s
01/04
Amendment to SB 395
Amend paragraph I of section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. The members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(c) The commissioner of the department of health and human services, or designee.
(d) The commissioner of the department of education, or designee.
(e) The director of the division of public health services, department of health and human services, or designee.
(f) One representative of the New Hampshire Hospital Association, appointed by such association.
(g) One representative of the New Hampshire Medical Society, appointed by such society.
(h) A representative of an AIDS service organization, appointed by the governor.
Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist. 24
February 7, 2008
2008-0442s
04/01
Amendment to SB 418
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT replacing references to “charter school” with “chartered public school”.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Reference Changes. Amend the following RSA provisions by deleting “charter school” or “charter schools” and replacing them with “chartered public school” or “chartered public schools” as appropriate: RSA 5-B:2, III; RSA 31:105; RSA 31:106; RSA 91-A:1-a, I(d); RSA 186:13, XI(c); RSA 189:1-d, IV; RSA 189:13-a; RSA 189:28, I-II; RSA 189:28, V; RSA 194:23, II; RSA 194:60, III; the chapter heading in RSA 194-B; RSA 194-B:1, II-V; the section heading in RSA 194-B:2; RSA 194-B:2, II-III; RSA 194-B:2, VI-IX; the section heading in RSA 194-B:3; I-X; RSA 194-B:3, XII-XIII; the section heading in RSA 194-B:3-a; RSA 194-B:3-a, I-II; RSA 194-B:3-a, IV-V; the section heading in RSA 194-B:4; RSA 194-B:4, II-III; RSA 194-B:4, V; the section heading in RSA 194-B:5; RSA 194-B:5; the section heading in RSA 194-B:6; RSA 194-B:6, the section heading in RSA 194-B:7; RSA 194-B:7; the section heading in RSA 194-B:8; RSA 194-B:8; RSA 194-B:9, I-IV; the section heading in RSA 194-B:10; RSA 194-B:10; RSA 194-B:11; the section heading in RSA 194-B:13; RSA 194-B:13, I-III; the section heading in RSA 194-B:14; RSA 194-B:14; the section heading in RSA 194-B:15; RSA 194-B:15, I; RSA 194-B:15, III; RSA 194-B:16, I; RSA 194-B:16, IV; RSA 194-B:16, VI-VII; RSA 194-B:17, I-III; RSA 194-B:17, VII-VIII; RSA 195:31; RSA 195-A:16; RSA 198:42, IV; RSA 198:45; RSA 507:17, I; RSA 507-B:1, I; and RSA 507-B:4, IV.
2 Special Education; Advisory Committee. Amend RSA 186-C:3-b, II(n) to read as follows:
(n) One
representative of a [public charter] chartered public school,
appointed by the governor.
3 Charter and
194-B:9 [Charter] Chartered Public Schools
and
4 Charter and
194-B:11 [Charter]
Chartered
Public Schools and
5 Applicability. A charter school which was approved prior to the effective date of this act may, by a majority vote of its board of trustees, implement a name change in accordance with this act. Written notice of the name change shall be submitted to the state board of education and the department of education within 10 days of its approval.
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2008-0442s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill replaces all references in statute to “charter school” with “chartered public school.”
Sen. Burling, Dist. 5
January 29, 2008
2008-0295s
03/01
Amendment to SB 437
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Access to Voter Information. Amend RSA 654:46 to read as follows:
654:46 [Party]
Access to Voter Information.
I. Notwithstanding
any other provision of law, the secretary of state shall, upon request, provide
to a political
party, as defined in RSA [652:11] 664:2, IV, or to
a political committee, as defined in RSA 664:2, III, a list of the
name, street address, mailing address, town or city, [gender, year of birth,]
voter history, and party affiliation, if any, of every registered voter in the
state. The secretary of state shall,
upon request, provide to a candidate for state office a list of the name,
street address, mailing address, town or city, voter history, and party
affiliation, if any, of every registered voter in the candidate’s district. In this section, “voter history” means [the
elections at which the voter voted] whether the person voted in the most recent
election. The secretary of state
may charge a fee of up to $25 plus $0.50 per thousand names or portion thereof
in excess of 2,500 plus shipping charges for each copy of the list provided
under this section. The secretary of
state may provide lists as prescribed in this section on paper, computer disk,
computer tape, electronic transfer, or any other form. Fees collected by the secretary of state
under this section shall be deposited in the election fund established pursuant
to RSA 5:6-d.
II. No political party, political committee, or candidate shall use or permit the use of voter information provided by the secretary of state under paragraph I for commercial purposes as defined in RSA 654:31, I(b). Whoever knowingly violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person or guilty of a felony if any other person.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2008-0295s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Permits political committees and political organizations which nominate candidates to receive voter information lists from the secretary of state.
II. Permits candidates for state office to receive voter information from the secretary of state for their districts.
III. Eliminates the requirement that the secretary of state provide the gender and year of birth of voters to information recipients and limits the required voter history to the most recent election.
Senate Judiciary
February 7, 2008
2008-0452s
09/04
Amendment to SB 444
Amend RSA 463:2, VI as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
VI. “Net amount” means the amount of settlement,
judgment and related interest and taxable costs, or decree received after the
deduction of attorney’s fees, court costs, and other expenses related to the
claim.
Amend RSA 464-A:2, XIV-a as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
XIV-a. “Net amount” means the amount of settlement, judgment and related interest and taxable costs, or decree received after the deduction of attorney’s fees, court costs, and other expenses related to the claim.
Sen. Kenney, Dist. 3
February 7, 2008
2008-0453s
01/09
Amendment to SB 454
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Controlled Drug Act;
IV. No
prescription shall be filled for more than a 34-day supply [or 100 dosage
units, whichever is less,] upon any single filling for controlled drugs of
schedules II or III; provided, however, that with regard to amphetamines and
methylphenidate hydrochloride, a prescription may be filled for up to a 60-day
supply if either such prescription specifies it is being used for the treatment
of attention deficit disorder, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity,
or narcolepsy.
2008-0453s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill deletes the prohibition that prescriptions shall not be filled for more than 100 dosage units under the controlled drug act.
Senate Ways and Means
February 7, 2008
2008-0461s
09/10
Amendment to SB 456
Amend subparagraph I(a) as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(a) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
Amend the bill by replacing section 4 with the following:
4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
Senate Education
February 7, 2008
2008-0459s
04/10
Amendment to SB 459
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sen. Sgambati, Dist. 4
February 8, 2008
2008-0484s
05/04
Amendment to SB 464
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Foster Family Home. Amend RSA 170-E:25, II(a)(2) to read as follows:
(2) If the limit of 6 children under subparagraph (a)(1) is reached, the foster family is willing and able to take another child or to take a sibling or a group of siblings of a child already in their care, and the department has concluded that the foster family is able to provide for the safety, permanency, and well-being of the child or children, the department may, notwithstanding the limitations of subparagraph (a)(1), provide a waiver to place the child, sibling, or group of siblings in the foster family home.
Sen. Cilley, Dist. 6
January 31, 2008
2008-0354s
04/09
Amendment to SB 486
Amend RSA 227-J:3 as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
227-J:3 Special Deputy
Forest Rangers. The director may
appoint, as special deputy forest rangers, persons [in the employ of the
department and, upon the recommendation of the district forest ranger, such
other persons as may be able] to assist the director in the enforcement of
[all state laws and rules applicable to the harvest of timber for which the
division has enforcement authority.] the provisions of this title and any other
laws for which the division has enforcement authority, the protection and
improvement of forestlands throughout the state, and the protection of persons
and property on property owned, leased, or under the control of the department.
Such individuals shall
be employees of the division and shall have powers and duties exercised
only at the discretion of the [district forest ranger] director. Such appointees shall be allowed, for their
services, such compensation as may be fixed by the commissioner and the
director, and such compensation shall be deemed an expense of enforcing state [timber
harvest] forest protection laws and paid by the state.
Sen. Gottesman, Dist. 12
February 4, 2008
2008-0390s
08/09
Amendment to HB 267
Amend the bill by replacing section 4 with the following:
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2009.
HEARINGS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 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
SB 314-FN, relative to the use of certain prior service credit in the retirement system for purposes of eligibility for medical benefits.
10:00 a.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
11:15 a.m. SB 502-FN, relative to unemployment compensation.
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 530-FN-A-L, relative to kindergarten aid.
9:00 a.m. SB 376, requiring local fire chiefs to report annually to the state fire marshal on the safety of school buildings.
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
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 450, requiring the New Hampshire Citizens Health Initiative to make an annual report to the general court and to explore the possibility of creating a public insurance commission.
10:30 a.m. SB 496, establishing a commission to study incentives for providers of home and community-based care.
10:45 a.m. SB 505-FN, relative to the moratorium on certain nursing home beds.
11:00 a.m. SCR 6, urging the federal government to allow certain nursing homes to use a number of beds for respite care.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Foster (C), Sen. Gottesman (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Clegg, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
2:15 p.m. CACR 34, relating to funding of public education. Providing that the general court shall define an adequate education and distribute state funds for public education in a manner that alleviates local disparities.
2:16 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.
(Note
the time change for CACR 31)
2:17 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.
(Note the time change for CACR 33)
3:30 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.
(Note the time change for CACR 32)
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
WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH
Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen.
Reynolds, Sen. Downing
8:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 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 485, relative to party designations for voters.
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 348-FN, relative to the certification of forensic counselors by the board of forensic counselors.
1:20 p.m. SB 322, relative to lists of professional bondsmen.
1:40 p.m. SB 347, establishing a commission to
study making changes to the
2:00 p.m. SB 372, relative to the state building code and the membership of the heating system certification advisory committee.
2:20 p.m. SB 410, relative to the conditions for issuance of a death certificate.
2:40 p.m. SB 430, relative to cemeteries and mausoleums.
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 452, relative to transportation planning.
11:15 a.m. SB 476, relative to operation of OHRVs on state highways in Coos county.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
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
SB 518-FN, relative to agricultural restricted covenants.
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE Room 103, LOB
Sen. Gallus (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Estabrook, Sen. Gatsas
1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
SB 518-FN, relative to agricultural restricted covenants.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
AND RETIREMENT ISSUES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008
CAPITAL BUDGET, Room 103, SH
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Foster, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gatsas, Sen. Clegg
10:15 a.m. SB 338, relative to the
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 383, establishing a commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.
3:00 p.m. SB 451, authorizing rate recovery for electric public utilities investments in distributed energy resources.
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 302-FN, relative to parental notification.
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.
(the
previous hearing for SB 342-FN-L was recessed on January 29th)
9:00 a.m. SB 421-L, requiring municipal land use regulation to provide reasonable opportunities for the creation of workforce housing.
(the previous hearing for SB 421-L was recessed on January 29th)
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 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
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Letourneau (C), Sen. Burling (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. DeVries, Sen. Clegg
10:15 a.m. SB 361, relative to the widening of Interstate 93.
11:00 a.m. SB 396, relative to the establishment of a statewide transportation policy.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
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
COUNCIL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P:1)
9:30 a.m. Room 205, LOB 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
COMMISSION TO STUDY EMPLOYMENT ISSUES AFFECTING VETERANS (SB 237, Chapter 316:2, Laws of 2007)
9:00 a.m. Room 203, LOB Regular Meeting
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
NH RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RSA 238-A:2)
10:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, 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
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE FEASIBILITY OF TIDAL POWER GENERATION UNDER THE LITTLE BAY AND GENERAL
SULLIVAN BRIDGES, IN
1:00 p.m. NH DES Field Office Regular Meeting
Pease International Tradeport
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
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
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008
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
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, MARCH 28, 2008
STATE PARK SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 216-A:3-k)
9:00 a.m. Department of Resources Regular Meeting
and Economic Development
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
friday, april 11, 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
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 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, APRIL 18, 2008
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 12-A:30)
9:00 a.m. Nixon Peabody LLP Regular Meeting
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
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH 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, 117, 146, 166, 173, 210, 212, 305, 306, 314, 323, 330, 331, 332, 344, 354,
402, 463, 490, 500, 501, 519, 520
HOUSE BILLS: 91,
173, 211, 285, 315, 399, 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 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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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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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008
Bi-State Primary Care Association and the NH Community
Health Centers invite all legislators to attend the rescheduled 2008
Legislative Breakfast of Champions on Wednesday, February 20th, at
7:30 a.m. for a hot breakfast followed by a brief program at the Concord
Holiday Inn,
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
Senator Lou D’Allesandro
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008
For all Legislators: Support the Troops, SHARC Bake Sale,
Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Bake sale will run 9:00 a.m. - to 3:00 p.m., on
Wednesday in the basement of the
Senator John S. Barnes, Jr.
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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 & MARCH
State House Visitation Schedule February
& March 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 & March 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 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 |
9:00 |
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HS/18 |
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Feb 14 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/105 |
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Feb 14 |
1:30 |
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HS/15 |
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Feb 15 |
8:45 |
Superior Court Law Clerks |
Adult/15 |
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Feb 15 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
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4/55 |
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Feb 15 |
1:00 |
Pleasant |
Adult/10 |
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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 |
1:30 |
Vesta Roy for Excellence Group |
Adult/10 |
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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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4/35 |
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Feb 22 |
11:00 |
Montessori House of Children –
Sanbornton |
(1-8)/9 |
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Feb 25 |
3:30 |
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HS/10 |
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Mar 3 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM/SC |
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4/74 |
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Mar 4 |
9:45/11:00 SH/HM |
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5/85 |
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Mar 5 |
9:45/11:00 SH/HM |
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5/85 |
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Mar 6 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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4/65 |
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Mar 7 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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3/66 |
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Mar 10 |
10:00 |
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4/20 |
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Mar 11 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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4/66 |
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Mar 12 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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4/60 |
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Mar 13 |
9:00 |
|
4/50 |
|
Mar 13 |
9:30 |
|
4/40 |
|
Mar 13 |
11:00 |
|
4/16 |
|
Mar 14 |
9:30/11:00 SH/SC |
|
4/58 |
|
Mar 14 |
12:30 |
|
(3&4)/29 |
|
Mar 14 |
1:30 |
|
Adult/26 |