February 14, 2008
No. 7
STATE OF
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Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS,
AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 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 323, relative to terms of release and notice of hearings in the parole of prisoners. 2/14/08, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 6, pg. TBA
SB 332, relative to resomation of human remains. 2/14/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0434s), Executive Departments and Administration, SJ 6, pg. TBA
SB 334, relative to undue influence on real estate appraisals and relative to the quorum of the real estate appraiser's board. 2/14/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0466s), Executive Departments and Administration, SJ 6, pg. TBA
SB 393, allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice. 2/14/08, pending motion ITL, Executive Departments and Administration, SJ 6, pg. TBA
SB 403, relative to large withdrawals of water from aquifers within municipal boundaries. 2/14/08, pending motion ITL, Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 6, pg. TBA
SB 427, requiring hospitals to report on their standards and criteria for organ donations and transplants. 2/14/08, pending motion ITL, Health and Human Services, SJ 6, pg. TBA
SB 456, establishing
a committee to study the impact of the research and development tax credit and
the current cap on the credit on high technology industries and
SB 469, allowing fish and game license agents to collect an additional convenience fee. 1/23/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0134s), Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, SJ 3, pg. 79
SB 491, excluding the value of a view from property tax assessment. 2/14/08, pending motion ITL, Ways and Means, SJ 6, pg. TBA
HB 456, (New
Title) limiting liability for town health officers and overseers of public
welfare when acting in the course of their official duties. 1/2/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (2495s), Public and
Municipal Affairs, SJ 1, pg. 20
HB 539-FN, relative to manslaughter. 1/17/08, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 2, pg. 61
REPORTS
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS
SB 485, relative to party designations for voters.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 2-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
SCR 9, urging
Congress to fund a community-based outpatient clinic for veterans in
Ought to Pass, Vote 2-0
Senator Gallus for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 328, relative to civil forfeitures for certain waste disposal violations.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-1
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 434, relative to providers of electronic communication services.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Hassan for the committee.
SB 435, relative to fill and dredge permits in wetlands.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-1
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 305-FN, relative to the regulation of private investigators.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 314-FN, relative to the use of certain prior service credit in the retirement system for purposes of eligibility for medical benefits.
Interim Study, Vote 4-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 322, relative to lists of professional bondsmen.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0
Senator Downing for the committee.
SB 327-FN, relative to compensation for state employees injured in the line of duty.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 346-FN, relative to the regulation of fuel gas fitters by the state fire marshal.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 347, establishing
a commission to study making changes to the
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SB 348-FN, relative to the certification of forensic counselors by the board of forensic counselors.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 2-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 372, relative to the state building code and the membership of the heating system certification advisory committee.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Downing for the committee.
SB 410, relative to the conditions for issuance of a death certificate.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 430, relative to cemeteries and mausoleums.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Downing for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SB 428, establishing a commission to study the funding of vaccines for children who are not covered by private health insurance and repealing an assessment for the cost of vaccines.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Kenney for the committee.
SB 509-FN, requiring tobacco cessation therapy under the state Medicaid program.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
JUDICIARY
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.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Foster for the committee.
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.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1
Senator Foster for the committee.
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.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Foster for the committee.
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.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-2
Senator Foster for the committee.
SB 311-FN, extending the statute of limitations for civil actions based upon a sexual assault case.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Gottesman for the committee.
SB 344-FN, relative to capital murder.
Interim Study, Vote 5-0
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
SB 351-FN, requiring that funds in the civil legal services fund be distributed to New Hampshire Legal Assistance to establish an office at a location in Carroll county.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Clegg for the committee.
SB 401, relative to recommendations of marital masters.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Gottesman for the committee.
SB 443, requiring notice to the probate court prior to the sale of real estate by an administrator or executor.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 375-L, allowing veterinarians to inform town and city clerks about dogs that have been euthanized.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Roberge for the committee.
SB 513-FN, relative to fighting animals.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Roberge for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Sen. Foster, Dist. 13
February 12, 2008
2008-0520s
06/04
Amendment to SB 311-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Limitations of Actions; Sexual Assault and Related Offenses. Amend RSA 508:4-g to read as follows:
508:4-g Actions Based on Sexual Assault and Related Offenses. A person, alleging to have been subjected to any offense under RSA 632-A or an offense under RSA 639:2, who was under 18 years of age when the alleged offense occurred, may commence a personal action based on the incident within the later of:
I. Twelve years of the person's eighteenth birthday; or
II. Three years of the
time the plaintiff discovers, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should
have discovered, the injury and its causal relationship to the act or omission
complained of.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 11, 2008
2008-0497s
05/01
Amendment to SB 327-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Compensation for State Employees Injured in the Line of Duty. Amend RSA 21-I:43-a to read as follows:
21-I:43-a Compensation for State Employees Injured in Line of Duty. Any injury received by any state employee who is injured in the line of duty by a hostile or overt act or an act caused by another during the performance of duties which are considered dangerous in nature that requires the employee to be hospitalized or renders the employee temporarily unable to perform the duties of his or her position shall not be charged against annual leave or sick leave for the time lost due to the injury. During such time, the employee shall remain on the active payroll. In the event of permanent disability, no employee shall be terminated from state service until he or she has applied for disability retirement and a final decision on the application is made by the board of trustees of the New Hampshire retirement system and appeals of such decision, if any, are finalized; provided, that the employee shall make such application within 18 months of the injury contemplated by this section. The executive head of the employee’s agency shall make the determination as to whether an injury is in the line of duty and due to a hostile or overt act, or an act caused by another during the performance of duties which are considered dangerous in nature, and, after approval by the governor and council, the determination shall be final. The compensation provided for in this section shall be in addition to any other compensation or remedy available to the employee, including workers’ compensation.
2008-0497s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill specifies that if a state employee is injured in the line of duty and is permanently disabled, the employee shall not be terminated from state service until he or she has applied for disability retirement and a final decision on the application is made and all appeals are finalized.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 14, 2008
2008-0599s
10/05
Amendment to SB 346-FN
Amend RSA 153:29-a, I as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. The commissioner may issue a business entity a fuel gas fitter license without examination or continuing education requirements to corporations, partnerships, or limited liability companies engaged in fuel gas fitting, provided one or more officers of the corporation, or designee, or one or more members of the partnership, or designee, or one or more managing members of the limited liability company, or designee, hold an active and current license as a liquefied propane service technician or natural gas service technician under this subdivision. Within 30 days after the death or withdrawal of the licensed person as a corporate officer, or designee, or member of the partnership, or designee, or one or more managing members of the limited liability company, or designee, the licensed person, corporation, partnership, or limited liability company shall give notice thereof to the commissioner and, if no other officer, partner, manager or designee, is licensed as a liquefied propane service technician or natural gas service technician, the corporation, or partnership, or limited liability company shall not act as a fuel gas fitter until some other officer, member, or designee, has obtained a license as a liquefied propane service technician or natural gas service technician. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner shall not require a fee for a corporation engaged in fuel gas fitting where a licensed liquefied propane service technician or natural gas service technician is the sole shareholder of the corporation.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 14, 2008
2008-0597s
10/03
Amendment to SB 347
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) Two representatives of the New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants, appointed by the organization.
(d) Two
members of the
(e) One public member, appointed by the governor.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 13, 2008
2008-0594s
08/10
Amendment to SB 348-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Chapter; Forensic Counselors. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 611-B the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 611-C
FORENSIC COUNSELORS
611-C:1 Definitions. In this chapter:
II. “Consulting” means interpreting or reporting scientific fact or theory in counseling and providing assistance to the criminal justice system, legal profession, corrections, individuals, groups, or organizations in solving problems related to criminal behaviors.
III. “Forensic counseling” means:
(a) Applying scientific principles to questions and issues relating to law, the legal system, and the adversary process through assessment, consultation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and counseling;
(b) Developing an understanding of criminals, criminal behavioral problems, and chronic criminal offenses;
(c) Preventing, diagnosing, and treating developmental, emotional, or behavioral problems, which cause criminal behavior;
(d) Conducting assessment and diagnoses for the purpose of establishing treatment, treatment goals, and objectives for offenders; and
(e) Planning, implementing, or evaluating treatment plans using professional counseling treatment interventions.
IV. “Supervised work experience” means voluntary or paid work experience in which counseling or education services are provided to offenders preferably under the supervision of a clinically certified forensic counselor or a licensed professional in the department of health and human services.
611-C:2 Board.
I. There is hereby established a board of
forensic counselors, consisting of the following members:
(a) Four members appointed by the governor with
the consent of the council, who shall be members of the board of the
(b) One member of the public, appointed by the governor with the consent of the council.
II. The board shall elect its own chairperson every 2 years by a majority vote.
611-C:3 Fees. The board may establish fees under RSA 541-A for applications, certification, conditional certification, renewal of certification, temporary renewal of certification, and reinstatement of certification.
611-C:4 Certified Forensic Counselors.
I. Any person who practices and specializes in forensic counseling and provides services to criminal offenders may obtain certification as a certified forensic counselor (CFC) or clinically certified forensic counselor.
(a) To qualify as a certified forensic counselor a person shall either:
(1) Hold a bachelor’s degree and meet the credentialing requirements set by National Association of Forensic Counselors; or
(2) Hold a high school diploma and currently have 5 years experience working in the field of forensic counseling and meet the requirements of RSA 611-C:5, I(c) and (d).
(b) To qualify as a clinically certified forensic
counselor a person shall hold a master’s degree or be licensed in a behavioral
science or related field and meet the credentialing requirements set by the
National Association of Forensic Counselors.
(c) Both a
certified forensic counselor and a clinically certified forensic counselor
shall pass a written examination based on national standards established by the
National Association of Forensic Counselors and its certification commission,
the
(d) A certified forensic counselor and a clinically certified forensic counselor shall:
(1) Provide 3 letters of recommendation from licensed professionals attesting to forensic counseling competence, ethics, and character. One of those letters shall be from a past or present supervisor.
(2) Complete
both a state and a national criminal background check. If the applicant has previously been
convicted of a sexual or violent offense, the
(3) Have completed at least 2 years or 4,000 hours, of full-time supervised work experience with criminal offenders within the past 5 years.
(4) Have successfully completed at least 290 hours of education related to forensic counseling, and its theory, practice, or research.
(5) Have successfully completed at least 500 hours of supervised experience and practicum in treating criminal offenders.
(6) Have successfully completed 270 hours of alcohol and drug abuse education.
(7) Have successfully completed 24 hours of education in legal issues and ethics pertaining to criminal justice and correctional clients.
(8) Have completed 50 hours of education or completed the department of health and human services, division of public health services STD/HIV prevention program in recognizing and working with clients who are at risk for HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.
(e) A person working with criminal offenders in a defined capacity without receiving the appropriate certification from the state board may continue to do so, but shall not:
(1) Represent himself or herself by the title “certified forensic counselor” or “clinically certified forensic counselor”;
(2) Use the title “certified forensic counselor” or “clinically certified forensic counselor” or any other name, style, or description denoting that the person is certified as a forensic counselor;
(3) Advertise or otherwise offer to perform forensic counseling or related forensic services as a certified forensic counselor or clinically certified forensic counselor.
II. Failure to renew a certification shall result in the forfeiture of the rights and privileges granted by the certification.
III. A person presently practicing as a National Association of Forensic Counselors certified forensic counselor or clinically certified forensic counselor shall be awarded a state certification upon the effective date of this act.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2008.
2008-0594s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Establishes a state board of forensic counselors.
II. Establishes a voluntary certification program for certified counselors and clinically certified forensic counselors.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 13, 2008
2008-0595s
05/03
Amendment to SB 372
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to membership of the heating system certification advisory committee.
Amend the bill by deleting section 1 and renumbering the original section 2-3 to read as 1-2, respectively.
2008-0595s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill adds 2 members to the heating system certification advisory committee.
Public and Municipal Affairs
February 13, 2008
2008-0578s
08/10
Amendment to SB 375-LOCAL
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Records; Dog Licenses; Veterinarians’ Reports. Amend RSA 466:11 to read as follows:
466:11 Records.
I. Clerks of towns and cities shall keep a record of all licenses issued by them, with the names of the keepers or owners of dogs licensed, and the names, registered numbers and descriptions of all such dogs. Clerks of towns and cities shall furnish yearly to the local governing body a list of those owners who have failed to renew their license for use in preparing the warrant of unlicensed dogs.
II. With
the owner’s consent, a veterinarian may report the euthanizing or death during
treatment of a licensed dog to the town or city clerk in order to have the
record reflect that the dog was euthanized or died. A veterinarian providing such a report may
also provide the town or city clerk with the mailing and street addresses of
the owner of the dog. Written reports,
if any, shall be destroyed after receipt by the town clerk.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 14, 2008
2008-0607s
01/09
Amendment to SB 410
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the conditions for issuance of a cremation certificate and relative to the medical examiner’s statute.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 1 with the following:
2 New Section; Medical Records. Amend RSA 611-B by inserting after section 14 the following new section:
611-B:14-a Medical Records. For the purpose of any medical examination into the cause and manner of death, and where medical treatment has been provided to the decedent who is the subject of the examination, upon written request of the supervising medical examiner any individual, partnership, association, corporation, institution, or governmental entity which has rendered such treatment shall provide the supervising medical examiner with all medical records pertaining to the decedent and the treatment rendered. This section shall not preclude the supervising medical examiner from directly inspecting or obtaining any medical records pertaining to a case under the jurisdiction of the chief medical examiner. The records shall be promptly provided to the supervising medical examiner. When the records are incorporated into the files of the medical examiner or the office of the chief medical examiner, they shall be confidential and shall not be available for public inspection.
3 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.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2008-0607s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill clarifies when a medical examiner’s certificate may be issued for a death which occurred within the state but the body is being transferred out of state for cremation.
This bill also makes a technical correction to the medical examiner’s statute and increases the fee for external examinations of a body during a death investigation.
Health and Human Services
February 12, 2008
2008-0559s
01/09
Amendment to SB 428
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT establishing a commission to study the funding of vaccines for children who are not covered by private health insurance.
Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:
3 Duties. The commission shall study funding of vaccines for children not covered by private health insurance. The commission shall identify long-term funding sources, in lieu of the additional assessment levied pursuant to RSA 126-Q:4, III, to fund the cost of vaccines for children not covered by private health insurance and for which federal reimbursement is not available.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 5 with the following:
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2008-0559s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a commission to study the funding of vaccines for children who are not covered by private health insurance.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 14, 2008
2008-0596s
08/10
Amendment to SB 430
Amend RSA 289:1, I-III as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
II. “Burial space” means a lot in any cemetery as designed and intended for the interment of a human body or bodies, but presently not used for such purpose.
Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist. 24
February 12, 2008
2008-0546s
08/10
Amendment to SB 435
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:
2 New Paragraph; Indirect Impacts. Amend RSA 482-A:2, II-a to read as follows:
II-a.
“Indirect impacts” means reasonably foreseeable impacts to the following
characteristics and functions of wetlands on or contiguous to the site of a
project proposal, caused by those portions of a project proposal located in
upland areas:
(a) The ability of the wetlands and associated
surface waters to meet and maintain state water quality standards, and to
support and maintain a balanced, integrated, and adaptive community of
organisms having a species composition, diversity, and functional organization
comparable to that of similar natural habitats of the region;
(b) The ability of the wetlands to absorb flood
waters and silt and to thereby avoid increased flood damage and silting of
associated surface waters;
(c) The provision of habitat, food, and
reproduction areas for finfish, crustacea, shellfish and wildlife of
importance; and
(d) The recharge or discharge of groundwater.
II-b. “Local governing body” means “local governing body” as defined in RSA 672:6.
Sen. Sgambati, Dist. 4
February 12, 2008
2008-0525s
05/04
Amendment to SB 509-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 New Section; State Medicaid Program; Tobacco Cessation Therapy. Amend RSA 167 by inserting after section 3-h the following new section:
167:3-g Tobacco
Cessation Therapy. The general court
recognizes the health and economic benefits to the state of
Public and Municipal Affairs
February 12, 2008
2008-0576s
08/03
Amendment to SB 513-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 New Paragraphs; Exhibitions of Fighting Animals. Amend RSA 644:8-a by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraphs:
IV. Upon conviction of a violation of this section, all animals used or to be used in fighting, and all equipment, paraphernalia, and money involved in a violation of this section shall be forfeited to the state. Proceeds of any such forfeiture may be used to reimburse local government and state agencies for the costs of prosecution of animal fighting cases. Proceeds which are not needed for such reimbursement shall be deposited in the companion animal neutering fund, established in RSA 437‑A:4-a.
V. In addition to other penalties prescribed by law, the court may issue an order prohibiting a person who is convicted of a violation of this section from owning or possessing any animals within the species that is the subject of the conviction, or any animals kept for the purpose of fighting or baiting, for a period of time determined by the court.
HEARINGS
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
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 312-FN, relative to insurance coverage for obesity and morbid obesity.
11:00 a.m. SB 500-FN, relative to certain insurance fraud.
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 374, relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
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
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 527, relative to adult involvement for minors seeking abortions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 100, 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
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, SH
Sen. Burling (C), Sen. Cilley (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen.
Gallus, Sen. Letourneau
8:30 a.m. HB 358, (New Title) relative to the procedure for listing candidates on election ballots.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Burling (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Kenney, Sen. Downing
1:00 p.m. SB 335, allowing certain judges to terminate membership in the judicial retirement plan and elect senior active status.
1:20 p.m. SB 438, relative to contractor accountability and disclosure in the public works construction procurement process.
1:40 p.m. SB 440, relative to requiring occupational boards and commissions to include relevant military experience or training in satisfying requirements for engaging in a regulated profession.
2:00 p.m. SB 441, relative to collective bargaining by judicial employees.
2:20 p.m. SB 449, relative to immunity for emergency services volunteers.
2:40 p.m. SB 453, relative to the terms of members of the electricians' board.
3:00 p.m. SB 475, relative to the definition of advance fees in the real estate practice act.
3:20 p.m. SB 525, establishing the fourth Sunday in May as Emergency Medical Technician Memorial Day.
3:40 p.m. SB 526, relative to the death benefit for police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
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 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
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Foster (C), Sen. Gottesman (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Clegg, Sen. Letourneau
1:45 p.m. SB 460, relative to the definition of surviving issue.
2:00 p.m. SB 378, establishing a committee to study the creation of a business court at the superior court level.
2:20 p.m. SB 433, relative to confidential communications between a physician and a patient.
2:45 p.m. SB 387, relative to forfeiture of recognizances.
3:00 p.m. SB 483, establishing a committee to study in-home intervention and counseling services for families and children charged with a crime or designated in need of services by the juvenile court.
3:30 p.m. SB 392, relative to recovery of child support payments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 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 516-FN-L, relative to aid for county bridges.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 103, SH
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Hassan (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Odell
2:00 p.m. SB 368, relative to exemptions for toxics reduction in packaging.
2:15 p.m. SB 382, relative to gasoline and diesel fuel prices.
2:30 p.m. SB 419, relative to the duties of the energy planning and advisory board and restructuring policy principles.
2:45 p.m. SB 523, relative to requirements for the estuary alliance for sewage treatment to take and hold land.
3:00 p.m. SCR 10, urging the
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 100, SH
Sen. Foster (C), Sen. Gottesman (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Clegg, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 495-FN, prohibiting Internet solicitation and exploitation of children.
3:00 p.m. SB 389, relative to the protection of children's medical records in abuse and neglect and child custody cases.
3:30 p.m. SB 411, relative to the confidentiality of health care records during the investigation of child abuse and neglect cases.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
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
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008
JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES (RSA 17-E:2)
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
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
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE (RSA 17-I:1)
9:00 a.m. Meet at the State House Informal Tour
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
10:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
2:00 p.m. Room 304, LOB 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
monday, march 31, 2008
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
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,
94, 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, 1584
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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 20, 2008, The
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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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
The Retail Merchants Association of NH and its 800 members invite all legislators and staff to their annual Legislative Reception on Wednesday, February 20th 2008 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Concord Holiday Inn. Attend to congratulate our "Legislator of the Year." Governor Lynch will be on hand to present the award.
Senator Joseph A. Foster
Senator Theodore L. Gatsas
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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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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008
All legislators and staff are invited to the 6th
Annual New Hampshire Capital St. Patrick's Day Breakfast and Roast to benefit
events at Children's Hospital at
Senator Joseph A. Foster
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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 Holiday)
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 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 |
|
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 |
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4/50 |
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Mar 13 |
9:30 |
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4/40 |
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Mar 13 |
11:00 |
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4/16 |
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Mar 14 |
9:30/11:00 SH/SC |
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4/58 |
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Mar 14 |
12:30 |
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(3&4)/29 |
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Mar 14 |
1:30 |
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Adult/26 |