February 28, 2008
No. 9
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Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS,
AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008 AT 11:00 A.M.
LAID ON THE TABLE
CACR 20, relating to funding of public education. Providing that the local political subdivision shall provide public education and determine curriculum and the amount of funding thereof, and the legislature shall have the authority to make reasonable determinations as to public education, provide supplemental funding, and determine the amount and allocation of such state funds. 1/17/08, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 2, pg. 60
CACR 31, relating to the funding of public education. Providing that the legislature shall make a reasonable determination of the content, extent, funding, which shall include targeting, and delivery of public education. 2/21/08, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 7, pg. 152
CACR 32, relating to local public education. Providing that the local political subdivision responsible for public education shall have the power to determine curriculum, set standards, and determine funding, and that the legislature may provide supplemental funding. 2/21/08, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 7, pg. 153
CACR 33, relating to funding a public education. Providing that the legislature shall define standards for education, determine the level of state funding thereof, establish standards of accountability, and allocate state funds in a manner that mitigates disparities in educational opportunity and fiscal capacity, provided that every school district receives a reasonable share of the state funds on a per pupil basis. 2/21/08, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 7, pg. 153
SB 163-FN, relative to housing assistance for families in the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. 1/17/08, pending motion Committee Amendment (0054s), Health and Human Services, SJ 2, pg. 59
SB 248, relative
to ethical standards for volunteers in the executive branch. 1/2/08, pending motion ITL, Election Law
and Internal Affairs, SJ 1, pg. 16
SB 323-FN, relative to terms of release and notice of hearings in the parole of prisoners. 2/14/08, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 6, pg. 133
SB 334-FN, 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. 130
SB 393, allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice. 2/14/08, pending motion ITL, Executive Departments and Administration, SJ 6, pg. 131
SB 427, requiring hospitals to report on their standards and criteria for organ donations and transplants. 2/14/08, pending motion ITL, Health and Human Services, SJ 6, pg. 132
SB 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. 137
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 312-FN, relative to insurance coverage for obesity and morbid obesity.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-1
Senator Cilley for the committee.
EDUCATION
SB 376, requiring local fire chiefs to report annually to the state fire marshal on the safety of school buildings.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SB 530-FN-A-L, relative to kindergarten aid.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-1
Senator Estabrook for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 402, relative to large groundwater permitting requirements for wells installed prior to 1998.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 409, relative to conservation and preservation restrictions.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0
Senator Odell for the committee.
SB 519-FN, imposing a per diem fine on dam owners and operators for failure to repair damage.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 4-1
Senator Cilley for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 335, allowing certain judges to terminate membership in the judicial retirement plan and elect senior active status.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 438, relative to contractor accountability and disclosure in the public works construction procurement process.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Downing for the committee.
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.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 441, relative to collective bargaining by judicial employees.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SB 475, relative to the definition of advance fees in the real estate practice act.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
SB 522-FN, relative to licensing requirements for small quantity biodiesel producers and distributors.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 6-0
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 525, establishing the fourth Sunday in May as Emergency Medical Technician Memorial Day.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 526, relative to the death benefit for police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 2-0
Senator Burling for the committee.
JUDICIARY
SB 329, relative to the payment of retired judges serving on screening panels for medical injury claims.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 5-0
Senator Clegg for the committee.
SB 353-FN-L, relative to illegal aliens.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-2
Senator Foster for the committee.
SB 405, establishing a committee to study driver's license revocation and continuous alcohol monitoring.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Clegg for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 371, making
various changes to the city of
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 381, relative to conservation commissions.
Ought to pass with amendment, Vote 3-1
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 504-FN, restricting the number of puppies to be sold by commercial kennels.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0
Senator Barnes for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Sen. Clegg, Dist. 14
February 19, 2008
2008-0676s
01/09
Amendment to SB 312-FN
Amend the bill by replacing sections 1 and 2 with the following:
1 New Section; Coverage for Obesity and Morbid Obesity; Individual. Amend RSA 415 by inserting after section 6-n the following new section:
415:6-o Coverage for Obesity and Morbid Obesity; Individual. Each insurer that issues or renews any individual policy, plan, or contract of accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses, shall provide to certificate holders of such insurance, who are residents of this state, coverage for the diseases and ailments caused by obesity and morbid obesity and treatment for such, including bariatric surgery, when the prescribing physician has issued a written order stating that treatment is medically necessary and in accordance with the patient qualifications and treatment standards set forth by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery or the American College of Surgeons. Such treatment standards may include, but not be limited to, pre-operative psychological screening and counseling, behavior modification, weight loss, exercise regimens, nutritional counseling, and post-operative follow-up, overview, and counseling of dietary, exercise, and lifestyle changes. The covered insured shall be at least 18 years of age. The benefits included in this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the policy and shall be no less extensive than coverage provided for similar conditions or illnesses.
2 New Section; Coverage for Obesity and Morbid Obesity; Group. Amend RSA 415 by inserting after section 18-s the following new section:
415:18-t Coverage for Obesity and Morbid Obesity; Group. Each insurer that issues or renews any policy of group or blanket accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses, shall provide to each group, or to the portion of each group comprised of certificate holders of such insurance who are residents of this state, coverage for the diseases and ailments caused by obesity and morbid obesity and treatment for such, including bariatric surgery, when the prescribing physician has issued a written order stating that treatment is medically necessary and in accordance with the patient qualifications and treatment standards set forth by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery or the American College of Surgeons. Such treatment standards may include, but not be limited to, pre-operative psychological screening and counseling, behavior modification, weight loss, exercise regimens, nutritional counseling, and post-operative follow-up, overview, and counseling of dietary, exercise, and lifestyle changes. The covered insured shall be at least 18 years of age. The benefits included in this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the policy and shall be no less extensive than coverage provided for similar conditions or illnesses.
Senate Judiciary
February 20, 2008
2008-0737s
09/10
Amendment to SB 329
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to payment of members of screening panels for medical injury claims.
Amend RSA 519-B:3, IV as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
IV. The chief
justice of the superior court shall establish the compensation of the panel
chairperson if he or she is not otherwise compensated by the state of serve without
compensation or payment of expenses] be compensated at a rate of $475 per day of
service.
2008-0737s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires compensation for persons serving as members of screening panels for medical injury actions.
Sen. Kelly, Dist. 10
February 13, 2008
2008-0571s
04/10
Amendment to SB 376
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT requiring local fire chiefs to annually inspect all school buildings within his or her jurisdiction and report on the condition of all such school buildings.
Amend RSA 153:14, II(b) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(b)
Each local fire chief shall annually inspect all school buildings within
his or her jurisdiction while school is in session and submit a written report
to the state fire marshal on the condition of all such school buildings. A copy of the report shall be furnished to
the school district superintendent and school board members. The report shall detail any state fire code
compliance issues in each school building.
The report shall be submitted no later than December 15 each year.
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2009.
2008-0571s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires local fire chiefs to annually inspect all school buildings within his or her jurisdiction and submit a report to the state fire marshal on the fire safety condition of such school buildings.
Public and Municipal Affairs
February 19, 2008
2008-0702s
03/10
Amendment to SB 381
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Appropriations Authorized; Contributions to Qualified Organizations. Amend RSA 36-A:5, I-II to read as follows:
I. A town or city, having established a conservation commission as authorized by RSA 36-A:2, may appropriate money as deemed necessary for the purpose of this chapter. The whole or any part of money so appropriated in any year and any gifts of money received pursuant to RSA 36-A:4 may be placed in a conservation fund and allowed to accumulate from year to year. Money may be expended from said fund by the conservation commission for the purposes of this chapter without further approval of the town meeting. Such expenditures may include contributions to “qualified organizations,” as defined in section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, for the purchase of property interests to be held by the qualified organization, when such purchase carries out the purposes of this chapter. Such contributions may be made when protection of the specific property is consistent with the goals of the town master plan. Because such contributions further the protection of the state’s natural resources, they are hereby declared to be a public purpose and to provide primarily a public benefit, even though benefits to private parties may incidentally result.
II. The town treasurer, pursuant to RSA 41:29, shall have custody of all moneys in the conservation fund and shall pay out the same only upon order of the conservation commission. The disbursement of conservation funds shall be authorized by a majority of the conservation commission. Prior to the use of such funds for the purchase of any interest in real property by the conservation commission or any contribution to a qualified organization, the conservation commission shall hold a public hearing with notice in accordance with RSA 675:7, and the local governing body shall approve the use of funds.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2008-0702s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill allows conservation commissions to contribute money from the conservation fund to certain qualified organizations for the purchase of property interests to be held by the organization when such purchase carries out the purposes for which conservation commissions are established.
Sen. Cilley, Dist. 6
February 19, 2008
2008-0689s
06/10
Amendment to SB 402
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Rulemaking. Amend RSA 485-C:4, XII to read as follows:
XII. All new large groundwater withdrawals of 57,600 gallons or more in any 24-hour period from a well or wells at a single property or business sited after July 31, 1998. Such rules shall include:
(a) Criteria and procedures for requiring persons to identify and address impacts of withdrawals on surface waters, subsurface waters, water-related natural resources, and public, private, residential, and farm wells within the potential impact area of the proposed withdrawal as defined in RSA 485-C:21, V-e.
(b) Requirements relative to conservation management plans which demonstrate the need for the proposed withdrawals, to be submitted by the persons seeking approval for a withdrawal.
(c) Procedures by which the department may deny permission for withdrawals or order the applicant to provide a response policy, as provided by department rules, for provision of alternative water supply at no initial capital cost to persons whose wells are adversely affected by the proposed withdrawal or order reduced withdrawals if hydrogeologic data indicate that water-related resources are being adversely affected by the withdrawals.
XIII. Increased withdrawals of 57,600 gallons or
more in any 24-hour period beyond the historic maximum withdrawal volume in any
24-hour period under RSA 488:12 from a well or wells sited at a single property
or place of business prior to August 1, 1998, and including withdrawals from
wells at a single property or place of business sited after July 31, 1998 that
are not subject to the requirements of
paragraph XII. Such rules shall include:
(a)
Criteria and procedures for requiring persons to identify and address
effects of withdrawals on surface waters, subsurface waters, water-related
natural resources, and public, private, residential, and farm wells within the
potential impact area of the proposed withdrawal as defined in RSA 485-C:21,
V-e.
(b) Criteria and procedures for the use of data
obtained from existing hydrogeological studies if available, in place of
conducting new studies if such data is substantially equivalent to the
information required by subparagraph (a).
(c) Requirements relative to conservation
management plans which demonstrate the need for the proposed withdrawals, to be
submitted by the persons seeking approval for a withdrawal.
(d)
Procedures by which the department may deny permission for withdrawals
or order the applicant to provide a response policy, as provided by department
rules, for provision of alternative water supply at no initial capital cost to
persons whose wells are adversely affected by the proposed withdrawal or order
reduced withdrawals if hydrogeologic data indicate that water-related resources
are being adversely affected by the withdrawals.
2 Approval for Large Groundwater Withdrawals. Amend the section heading of RSA 485-C:21 to read as follows:
485-C:21 Approval for Large Groundwater Withdrawals from New Wells and Increased Withdrawals from Existing Wells.
3 New Paragraph; Approval for Large Groundwater Withdrawals from New Wells and Increased Withdrawals from Existing Wells. Amend RSA 485-C:21 by inserting after paragraph I the following new paragraph:
I-a. Effective January 1, 2008, no person may increase withdrawals by 57,600 gallons in any 24-hour period beyond the historic maximum withdrawal volume in any 24-hour period as established by RSA 488:12 without prior approval of the department from a well or wells at a single property or place of business that were:
(a) Sited prior to August 1, 1998; and
(b) Sited after August 1, 1998 that are not subject to the requirements of paragraph I, above.
4 Approval for Large Groundwater Withdrawals from New Wells and Increased Withdrawals from Existing Wells. Amend RSA 485-C:21, II to read as follows:
II. Applications for approval of water withdrawals of 57,600 gallons or more per day subject to paragraph I or I-a shall be filed with the department on a form approved by the department. A preliminary report submitted by a public water system pursuant to department rules shall be an application for purposes of this section. Copies of the application and any subsequent materials submitted to the department shall be forwarded by certified mail by the applicant to the governing bodies of each municipality and each supplier of water within the potential impact area of the proposed withdrawal as defined in RSA 485-C:21, V-e. The department shall provide the governing body of each municipality with copies of any mailed correspondence sent to the applicant. The department shall provide the applicant with copies of any mailed correspondence sent to or received from the governing body of a municipality.
5 New Paragraph; Approval for Large Groundwater Withdrawals from New Wells and Increased Withdrawals from Existing Wells. Amend RSA 485-C:21 by inserting after paragraph V-e the following new paragraphs:
V-f. The applicant may not comply with the requirements of RSA 485-C:14-a, RSA 485-C:21, II, III, and IV if it submits only a final application that relies solely on information submitted in accordance with RSA 485-C:4, XIII.
V-g. Copies of the final application submitted pursuant to paragraph V-f and any subsequent materials submitted to the department shall be forwarded by certified mail by the applicant to the governing bodies of each municipality and each supplier of water within the potential impact area of the proposed withdrawal as defined in RSA 485-C:21, V-e. The department shall provide the governing body of each municipality with copies of any mailed correspondence sent to the applicant. The department shall provide the applicant with copies of any mailed correspondence sent to or received from the governing body of a municipality.
6 New Section; Exemptions For Large Groundwater Withdrawals. Amend RSA 485-C by inserting after section 22 the following new section:
485-C:23 Exemptions for Large Groundwater Withdrawals.
I. Large groundwater withdrawals associated with a groundwater contamination remediation project approved by the department shall be exempt from the requirements of RSA 485-C:4 XII and XIII, RSA 485-C:14-a, and RSA 485-C:21.
II. Large groundwater withdrawal associated with discreet short-term uses of water such as temporary construction dewatering or water supply exploration shall be exempt from the requirements of RSA 485-C:4 XII and XIII, RSA 485-C:14-a, and RSA 485-C:21.
III. Large groundwater withdrawals approved by the department prior to August 1, 1998 for a community water system as defined by RSA 485:1-a shall be exempt from the requirements of RSA 485-C:4 XII and XIII, RSA 485-C:14-a, and RSA 485-C:21.
7 New Paragraph; Registration Required. Amend RSA 488:3 by inserting after paragraph I the following new paragraph:
I-a. No person shall withdraw more than 57,000 gallons of groundwater in any 24-hour period without registering the withdrawal with the department.
8 New Paragraph; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 488:9 by inserting after VI the following new paragraph:
VII. Criteria to identify temporary and short-term uses of water that are exempt from the requirements of this chapter in accordance with RSA 488:11.
9 Exemption. Amend RSA 488:11 to read as follows:
488:11 Exemption.
I. This chapter shall not apply to a discrete withdrawal arising from an emergency event.
II.
This chapter shall not apply to a discrete withdrawal arising from water
supply exploration, construction dewatering, or other temporary short-term uses
of water as determined by the department.
10 New Sections; Determination of Maximum 24-Hour Withdrawal Volume from a Well or Wells Sited at a Single Property or Place of Business. Amend RSA 488 by inserting after section 11 the following new sections:
488:12 Determination of Maximum 24-hour Withdrawal Volume From a Well or Wells Sited at a Single Property or Place Of Business.
I. By July 31, 2010, any person required to register and report the withdrawal of groundwater in accordance with this chapter shall provide information to the department demonstrating the maximum amount of water extracted not associated with well testing, water supply exploration, or equipment malfunction in any 24-hour period from a well or wells at a single property or place of business from January 1, 1989 through January 2008.
II. Water use information required under paragraph I shall be based on historical records of actual water use measurements.
III. Where information described in II is not available, water use information required by II shall be estimated using best available information including, but not limited to
(a) Historical water use information.
(b) Records of machine or process runtime.
(c) Electrical consumption records.
(d) Production and sales records.
IV. The commissioner shall:
(a) Approve water use information submitted under paragraph II or III if the estimate of water use is technically appropriate and relies on best available information; or
(b) Determine that a person is not in compliance with the requirements of RSA 488:12 when information submitted under paragraph I or II above is determined to not be technically appropriate and based on best available information,
488:13 Cease and Desist Orders
I. The department may issue a written cease and desist order regarding the withdrawal of groundwater for any violation of RSA 488:12.
II. A written cease and desist order issued by the department under paragraph I may be recorded by the department in the registry of deeds for the county in which the property is situated and, on recordation, such order shall run with the land; provided, however, that an appropriate description of the land involved, including the accurate name of the record owner, shall be incorporated in the cease and desist order. No fee shall be charged for recording such an administrative order; however, the fee for discharge of any such order shall be the same as for the discharge of a lien on real property.
11 Reference Removed. Amend RSA 485-C:14-a to read as follows:
485-C:14-a Notification
of Large Groundwater Withdrawal Required. [Notwithstanding any provision of law to
the contrary,] Before any person may withdraw 57,600 gallons or more of
water in any 24-hour period from a well, such person shall provide written
notice to the governing body of the municipality in which the well is located
and to the governing bodies of each municipality and each supplier of water
within the potential impact area of the proposed withdrawal as defined in RSA
485-C:21, V-e. This section shall apply
only to wells established after the effective date of this section.
12 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 20, 2008
2008-0751s
05/09
Amendment to SB 438
Amend RSA 21-I:81-b as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
21-I:81-b Worksite Accountability. At the onset of site work on any state construction project, the general contractor or designated project construction manager, if any, shall provide to the awarding agency a list of all subcontractors, and independent contractors on the job site with a record of the entity to whom that subcontractor or independent contractor is directly contracted, and by whom that contractor or subcontractor is insured for worker’s compensation purposes. This list shall be posted on the jobsite and updated as needed and also posted on the agency website, to be updated weekly. Under no circumstances shall a subcontractor or independent contractor be present on a state construction site without the contractor’s name and direct contracting relationship being posted in the visible location at the worksite.
Sen. Cilley, Dist. 6
February 19, 2008
2008-0696s
08/09
Amendment to SB 519-FN
Amend RSA 482:89 as inserted by section 3 of the bill by inserting after paragraph IX the following new paragraph:
X. The provisions of RSA 482:89 shall not apply to actions that are subject to the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. sections 791a-825r).
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 21, 2008
2008-0762s
08/09
Amendment to SB 522-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following and renumbering the original sections 3 to read as 5, respectively:
3 New Section; Sub-Standard Biodiesel. Amend RSA 260 by inserting after section 52-e the following new section:
260:52-f Biodiesel Not Meeting ASTM Fuel Quality Standards Not to be Sold in the State.
I. A person shall not sell or deliver biodiesel or biodiesel blend in this state that does not meet the ASTM standard as defined in RSA 259:6-a.
II. A person who violates paragraph I of this section commits a violation and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500.
III. In addition to any fine provided in paragraph II, a person who violates paragraph I shall be assessed a penalty of $1,000 or $10 per gallon of biodiesel or biodiesel blends involved in the sale or delivery, whichever is greater.
IV. Any person authorized by the department may enter any place where fuels are produced or stored, and may physically inspect any tank, reservoir, or other container that can be used for the production, storage, or transportation of biodiesel or biodiesel blends. Inspection may also be made of any equipment used for or in connection with the production, storage, or transportation of biodiesel or biodiesel blends. A person authorized by the department may detain a vehicle, vessel, or railroad tank car placed on a customer's siding for use or storage for the purpose of inspecting fuel tanks or fuel storage tanks as necessary to determine the amount and composition of the fuel. A person authorized by the department may take and remove samples of biodiesel, either pure or blended with petroleum diesel, in reasonable quantities necessary to determine the composition of the fuel.
V. A person who refuses to allow an inspection authorized by this section commits a violation and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000 for each refusal.
4 New Section; Biodiesel; Recordkeeping for Distributors. Amend RSA 260 by inserting after section 43-a, the following new section:
260:43-b Additional Recordkeeping Requirements for Biodiesel Distributors. In addition to the retention of records pursuant to RSA 260:43, biodiesel distributors shall maintain and keep for a period of 4 years records sufficient to demonstrate that all biodiesel sold within the state meets the applicable ASTM International fuel quality standard for biodiesel, D6751. Failure to maintain appropriate records or failure to demonstrate compliance with the applicable ASTM standard may result in loss of license issued pursuant to RSA 260:36 and RSA 260:36-d.
2008-0762s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Requires certain distributors of biodiesel to be licensed by the department of safety.
II. Prohibits the sale or delivery of biodiesel not meeting the ASTM standard within the state.
III. Requires biodiesel distributors to keep certain records.
Sen. D’Allesandro, Dist. 20
February 19, 2008
2008-0709s
09/03
Amendment to SB 526
Amend RSA 21-I:29-a, III(d) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(d) If the commissioner of safety determines that the death is not a qualified line-of-duty death, he or she shall cause the decedent’s family to be notified. The family may appeal the determination within 180 days of the date of the notification by notifying the commissioner of safety in writing. In the event of an appeal for a firefighter, the attorney general shall appoint an appeal hearing panel consisting of one medical doctor, one member appointed by the New Hampshire Association of Fire Chiefs, one member appointed by the Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire, and 2 citizens who are not associated with the professions of police officer or firefighter, at least one of whom is a attorney admitted to practice in New Hampshire. In the event of an appeal for a police officer, the attorney general shall appoint an appeal hearing panel consisting of one medical doctor, one member appointed by the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police, one member appointed by the New Hampshire Police Association, and 2 citizens who are not associated with the professions of police officer or firefighter, at least one of whom is an attorney admitted to practice in New Hampshire. The commissioner of safety shall forward to the appeal panel all the information that he or she considered in reaching the determination. Upon request of the family, the appeal hearing shall be exempt from the right-to-know law, RSA 91-A. Hearings shall be conducted in conformance with RSA 541-A and the department of justice Jus 800 administrative procedural rules. The appeal hearing panel shall review the evidence de novo, may receive additional evidence from the family or others, and shall determine by a preponderance of the evidence whether the decedent’s death was a qualified line-of-duty death.
Senate Education
February 19, 2008
2008-0713s
04/05
Amendment to SB 530-FN-A-LOCAL
Amend RSA 198:15-r, I and I-a as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing them with the following:
I. There is
established in the department of education a kindergarten construction program to
provide certain construction and classroom transition grants. For the period beginning July 1, 1997, and
ending June 30, [2008] 2013, the commissioner of education
shall make grants available to eligible districts that currently do not operate
a public kindergarten program to cover 75 percent of the actual cost of
construction of kindergarten facilities, exclusive of site acquisition and core
facilities. A school district that displaces
pupils from an existing classroom space in order to use such space to provide a
kindergarten program shall be eligible for a construction grant under this
paragraph to cover the costs incurred in constructing or renovating new
classroom space for the displaced pupils. Grants shall also cover the cost of initial furniture,
fixtures, and equipment needed to operate a kindergarten program.
I-a.
The commissioner of education shall make classroom transition grants available
to eligible districts that currently do not operate a public kindergarten
program and that begin operation of such a program as of September 2008 or
September 2009 to cover 100 percent of the actual cost of leasing and set up of
temporary classrooms for a single lease period with a maximum term of 3 years. Classroom transition grants shall also cover
the cost of initial furniture, fixtures, and equipment needed to operate a
kindergarten program. The provisions of
RSA 32:8 and RSA 32:11 shall not apply to costs incurred by a school district
under this paragraph.
Amend RSA 198:15-r, V as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
V. A district shall not be deemed ineligible
from receiving the full amount of a construction or transition grant for which
it is otherwise eligible as a result of the district already expending funds
for construction or transition costs related to providing a kindergarten program
beginning in the 2008 or 2009 school year.
Amend section 2 of the bill by replacing paragraph II with the following:
II. The per pupil amount of the additional education grant provided in this section shall be $1,200 for the 2008 school year. Once pupils enrolled in an approved kindergarten program have been counted in the average daily membership in residence, school districts shall receive, for each such pupil, an adequate education grant calculated in accordance with RSA 198:41 and RSA 198:42. School districts that receive kindergarten adequacy grants under this section shall not be eligible to receive any other per pupil adequacy grant.
Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:
3 Kindergarten Implementation Plan. A school district that is unable to provide a public kindergarten program effective September 2008, shall notify the commissioner of the department of education on or before April 1, 2008. No later than December 1, 2008, such district shall submit to the commissioner a plan which has been approved by the local school board, and which sets forth the school district's plan for providing a public kindergarten program no later than September 2009. The plan shall include detailed benchmarks and timetables for providing kindergarten classrooms, curriculum, staffing, and equipment as established by the commissioner.
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 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 468, relative to the reinsurance pool.
10:30 a.m. SB 532, relative to administrative fines under the indoor smoking act.
10:45 a.m. SB 537, relative to allowing the commissioner of the department of employment security to participate in a joint local employment dynamics program with the United States Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 539-FN-L, relative to the cost of an
adequate education and provision of fiscal capacity disparity aid.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH
Sen. Estabrook (C), Sen. Sgambati (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Janeway, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Kenney
10:15 a.m. SB 529, changing certain references in the mental health laws.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
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
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 398, establishing a committee to study municipal boundaries and the laws pertaining to these boundaries.
8:45 a.m. SB 407, establishing a committee to study the right of entry upon lands for the purpose of conducting a land survey.
9:00 a.m. SB 474, relative to registers of deeds and reports of county officers.
9:15 a.m. SB 489, establishing a commission to study erecting a fire tower on Copple Crown mountain in Wolfeboro.
9:30 a.m. SB 524, relative to eligibility for persons to receive the elderly property tax exemption.
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
(the previous hearing for SB 306-FN, was recessed on February 19th)
8:45 a.m. SB 330-FN, relative to video lottery machines at certain pari-mutuel facilities.
(the previous hearing for SB 330-FN, was recessed on February 19th)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008
EDUCATION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Estabrook (C), Sen. Foster (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
3:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Burling (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen.
Cilley, Sen. Kenney, Sen. Downing
1:00 p.m. SB 536-FN, reclassifying certain positions in the insurance department.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
FINANCE, Room 100, SH
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Odell, Sen. Gallus
10:15 a.m. SB 534-FN, eliminating the processing fee on court credit card transactions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Letourneau (C), Sen. Burling (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. DeVries, Sen. Clegg
9:45 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
10:15 a.m. SB 516-FN-L, relative to aid for county bridges.
10:35 a.m. SB 533, establishing a committee to study age-based driver's license renewal testing.
10:55 a.m. SB 535, relative to exceptions to highway surveillance prohibitions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE Room 103, LOB
Sen. Gallus (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Estabrook, Sen. Gatsas
1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
SB 518-FN, relative to agricultural restricted covenants.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 103, SH
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Hassan (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Odell
1:00 p.m. SB 383, establishing a commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.
(the previous hearing for SB 383, was recessed on February 19th)
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 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
(the previous hearing for SB 338, was recessed on February 19th)
10:30 a.m. SB 531, relative to the capital appropriation for the Hillsborough north superior court.
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 391, relative to affordable health insurance for small employers.
10:30 a.m. SB 465, relative to the laws regulating
trusts and trust companies in
(the previous hearing for SB 465, was recessed on February 12th)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
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
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 414, authorizing special elections to fill vacancies on local boards.
8:45 a.m. SB 457, extending the veterans' property tax credit to all honorably discharged veterans.
9:00 a.m. SB 479, relative to the vote required for passage of school bonds.
9:15 a.m. SB 484, establishing a commission to investigate alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders and cost savings related to such alternatives.
9:30 a.m. SB 506, naming the
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 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
HB 358, (New Title) relative to the procedure for listing candidates on election ballots.
SB 482, relative to ethical standards for volunteer service in the executive branch.
MEETINGS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
2:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Non-Public Session of the
Complaint Review Committee
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2008
LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)
1:00 p.m. NH Technical Institute Regular Meeting
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
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)
1:15 p.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
2:00 p.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE (RSA 17-I:1)
3:00 p.m. Room 104, 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
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-I:2)
1:00 p.m. Room 202, LOB Regular Meeting
friday, march 14, 2008
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue ½ Day Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
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
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Complaint Hearing
WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3)
1:00 p.m. Room 205, LOB Subcommittee 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
10:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS (RSA 17-H:2)
10:00 a.m. Rooms 205-207, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
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
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH 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
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
2:00 p.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
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
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 21-P:51)
10:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB 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 302-304, 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
Friday, APRIL 25, 2008
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
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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, 303, 305, 306, 314, 317, 318, 323, 330,
331, 332, 344, 354, 402, 463, 490, 500, 501, 502, 519, 520, 530, 536
HOUSE BILLS: 91,
173, 211, 285, 315, 399, 415, 563, 581, 595, 678, 754, 765, 794, 837, 901, 1584
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NOTICES
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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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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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008
All House and Senate members are invited to attend the screening
of a short video, "Property Tax Relief vs. 'The Pledge': The NH Tax
Story," presented by the Granite State Fair Tax Coalition at the Concord
Public Library on Wednesday, March 5, from noon-2 p.m. (or during House session
break). Light lunch will be served. The library is located on
Many communities statewide will consider the Fair Tax
Resolution this month on local town warrants. This program will answer
questions about what the Fair Tax Resolution is and what it means to state
legislators. The
Senator Harold W. Janeway
Senator Jacalyn L. Cilley
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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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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008
NHADA Legislative
“Crossover” Reception
All
legislators and staff are cordially invited to join your fellow legislators and
members of the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association (NHADA) at
the annual NHADA Legislative “Crossover” reception on Wednesday, March
19. The Reception will be held at the New Hampshire Historical Society,
The Tuck Library,
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008
The members of the NH Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-NH) cordially invite all Senators and staff to a reception at the Barley House on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Look forward to seeing you there.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
Senator Theodore L.
Gatsas
SENATE SCHEDULE
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 - MARCH
State House Visitation Schedule 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 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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Mar 3 Mar 3 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM/SC 10:00 |
State Department Guests |
4/74 15 |
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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 5 |
11:30 |
Great Bay eLearning Charter
School – Exeter |
HS/40 |
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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 12 |
1:00 |
Leadership of Greater |
Adult/22 |
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Mar 13 |
9:00 |
|
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 13 |
1:00 |
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Adult/18 |
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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 |
St. Joseph’s Regional School
– Keene |
(3&4)/29 |
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Mar 14 |
1:30 |
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Adult/26 |
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Mar 17 |
9:00 |
Broken |
4/24 |
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Mar 17 |
10:30 |
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4/34 |
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Mar 18 |
9:00 |
Broken |
4/24 |
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Mar 18 |
11:00/12:30 SH/HM |
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4/63 |
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Mar 19 |
9:00 |
Broken |
4/24 |
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Mar 19 |
10:30 |
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4/14 |
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Mar 19 |
12:30 |
KA |
4/30 |
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Mar 20 |
9:30 |
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4/50 |
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Mar 20 |
11:00 |
Sacred |
4/30 |
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Mar 21 |
9:45/11:00 SH/SC |
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4/60 |
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Mar 21 |
12:30 |
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(3&4/45) |
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Mar 24 |
10:30 |
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4/52 |
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Mar 24 |
9:30 |
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HS/45 |
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Mar 25 |
9:00 |
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4/45 |
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Mar 25 |
11:00 |
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4/45 |
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Mar 26 |
9:00 |
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4/45 |
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Mar 26 |
10:00 |
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4/26 |
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Mar 26 |
10:15 |
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(7&8)/25 |
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Mar 26 |
11:30 |
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4/40 |
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Mar 27 |
9:00 |
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4/24 |
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Mar 27 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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4/90 |
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Mar 28 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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4/60 |
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Mar 28 |
1:00 |
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(4th-9th)/15 |
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Mar 31 |
9:45/10:30 SH/HM |
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4/95 |
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Mar 31 |
10:00 |
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4/50 |