October 2, 2008

No. 35

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEB SITE ADDRESS:

www.gencourt.state.nh.us

 

 

 

 

 

160th Session of the New Hampshire General Court

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

MEETINGS AND NOTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEETINGS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 472, Chapter 321:9, Laws of 2008)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 305, LOB                         Regular Meeting

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 21-P:51)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CREATION OF AN ANIMAL CARE WORKER CLASSIFICATION (SB 318, Chapter 194:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 307, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008

CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE RIGHT OF ENTRY UPON LANDS FOR PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A LAND SURVEY (SB 407, Chapter 106:1, Laws of 2008)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO STORMWATER (HB 1295, Chapter 71:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 305, LOB                         Regular Meeting

STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 304, LOB                         Regular Meeting

JOINT LEGISTLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY FOR AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (SB 539, Chapter 173:13, I, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY (HB 1422, Chapter 219:1, Laws of 2008)

3:15 p.m.                      Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)

5:00 p.m.                      Family Resource Center                        Public Hearing

                                    Gorham, NH

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008

COMMITTEE TO STUDY PARKING FOR WHEELCHAIR-LIFT VANS (HB 1141, Chapter 140:1, Laws of 2008)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 203, LOB                         Regular Meeting

LEGISLATOR ORIENTATION (RSA 17-C:2)

Cancelled                      Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING PRO SE LAW LIBRARIES (HB 1488, Chapter 221:1, Laws of 2008)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 208, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY MAKING CHANGES TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ACCOUNTANCY ACT (SB 347, Chapter 37:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 103, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE      (HB 1584, Chapter 33:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 304, LOB                         Regular Meeting

STATE RETIREE HEALTH PLAN COMMISSION (RSA 100-A:56)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 101, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY AGE-BASED DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWAL TESTING (SB 533, Chapter 386:1, Laws of 2008)

11:00 a.m.                    Room 102, LOB                         Work Session

COMMISSION TO STUDY FUNDING OF SCHOOL BUILDING AID (SB 321, Chapter 296:7, Laws of 2008)

12:00 p.m.                    NH Department of Education                Regular Meeting

                                    State Board Room – First Floor

                                    101 Pleasant Street

                                    Concord, NH

COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF LEASING STATE-OWNED REAL ESTATE ON THE SHORES OF PUBLIC WATERS (HB 710, Chapter 254:1, Laws of 2007)

12:00 p.m.                    Room 201, LOB                         Pricing Subcommittee Meeting

JOINT COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION (HB 1697, Chapter 290, Laws 2006)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) & EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)

6:00 p.m.                      Berlin High School Cafeteria                 Public Forum

                                    550 Willard Street

                                    Berlin, NH

wednesday, october 8, 2008

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)

Cancelled                      Rooms 210-211, LOB                             Regular Business

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PRESCHOOL INCENTIVE FUND PROGRAM (HB 1299, Chapter 284:2, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 206, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY PRACTICE BY ADVANCED DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTITIONERS AND WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ORAL HEALTH CARE (HB 1487, Chapter 185:1, Laws of 2008)

12:00 p.m.                    Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MOST RECENT EDITION OF “GUIDES TO THE EVALUATION OF PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT” PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND ITS IMPACT ON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PERMANENT BODILY LOSS (SB 501, Chapter 270:8, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

LEGISLATOR ORIENTATION (RSA 17-C:2)

1:30 P.M.                      Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008

COMMISSION TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVES TO THE DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL SHARPS IN HOUSEHOLD WASTE (HB 1502, Chapter 259:2, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO EXAMINE DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (HB 1311, Chapter 256:10, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Multiple Offender Program                    Regular Meeting

                                    8 Right Way Path

                                    Laconia, NH

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF SUPPLYING LAPTOP COMPUTERS TO ALL 7TH GRADE CHILDREN IN THE STATE (HB 330, Chapter 238:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY INCENTIVES FOR PROVIDERS FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE (SB 496, Chapter 226:2, Laws of 2008)

11:00 a.m.                    Room 100, SH                                       Organizational Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE NEED FOR A UNIFORM AND TRANSPARENT DEFINITION OF THE TERM “COMMUNITY BENEFIT” AS THAT TERM IS APPLIED TO AND USED BY NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THIS STATE (SB 426, Chapter 127:1, Laws of 2008)

11:00 a.m.                    Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIODIESEL FUEL IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 689, Chapter 283:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      Office of Energy & Planning                  Regular Meeting

                                    4 Chenell Drive

                                    Concord, NH

STANDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE STANDARD WELLNESS PLAN FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS (RSA 420-G:4-b,III)

2:00 p.m.                      NH Insurance Department                    Regular Meeting

                                    21 South Fruit Street, Suite 14

                                    Concord, NH

COMMISSION TO STUDY NEW HAMPSHIRE'S STATUTES ON HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND CONTROL (SB 395, Chapter 196:1, Laws of 2008)

3:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO EXAMINE NEW HAMPSHIRE’S HOME EDUCATION STATUTES      (SB 337, Chapter 344:3, Laws of 2008)

4:00 p.m.                      Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 176, Chapter 293:10, Laws of 2007)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE SCOPE OF CRIMINAL STREET GANG VIOLENCE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND METHODS OF ADDRESSING SUCH VIOLENCE (SB 507, Chapter 379:4, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 204, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER PLAN OVERSIGHT BOARD (RSA 126-A:65)

12:00 p.m.                    Foundation for Healthy Communities    Regular Meeting

                                    125 Airport Road

                                    Concord, NH

COMMISSION TO STUDY REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SECURE LANDFILLS (HB 672, Chapter 252:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 304, LOB                         Regular Meeting

GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 102, LOB                         Regular Meeting

NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION ON DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS (RSA 125-Q)

1:30 p.m.                      Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2008

COUNCIL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P:1)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY MAKING CHANGES TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ACCOUNTANCY ACT (SB 347, Chapter 37:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 103, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 206, LOB                         Regular Meeting

EXOTIC AQUATIC WEEDS AND SPECIES COMMITTEE (RSA 487:30)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 308, LOB                         Regular Meeting

GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 102, LOB                         Special Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF LEASING STATE-OWNED REAL ESTATE ON THE SHORES OF PUBLIC WATERS (HB 710, Chapter 254:1, Laws of 2007)

12:00 p.m.                    Room 201, LOB                         Pricing Subcommittee Meeting

12:30 p.m.                    Room 201, LOB                         Water Quality and Public Access,

                                                                                                            Subcommittee Meeting

1:00 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                         Regular Meeting                      

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE SENTENCING, INCARCERATION, AND RECIDIVISM OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM’S COST EFFECTIVENESS (SB 484, Chapter 376:1, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)

6:00 p.m.                      Hanover Street School                           Public Forum

                                    193 Hanover Street

                                    Lebanon, NH

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008

COMMISSION TO PROPOSE A RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUNDING MODEL (HB 1645, Chapter 300:13, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Rooms 306-308, LOB                             Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PRESCHOOL INCENTIVE FUND PROGRAM (HB 1299, Chapter 284:2, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 206, LOB                         Regular Meeting

PRE-ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 188-E:15)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 202, LOB                         Regular Meeting

TASK FORCE TO STUDY EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION (SB 500, Chapter 378:7,   Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE STATE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND (HB 103, Chapter 207:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                         Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 306-308, LOB                             Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY AIR QUALITY ISSUES IN PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS (HB 1171, Chapter 242:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CURRENT METHODS OF FUNDING THE HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAMS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1594, Chapter 365:1, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 303, LOB                         Regular Meeting

JOINT SENATE FINANCE AND WAYS AND MEANS

3:00 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Budget Update

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 176, Chapter 293:10, Laws of 2007)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND POLICIES AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INDIVIDUALS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS SERVICING NEW HAMPSHIRE'S RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS WITH A FOCUS ON PRIMARY CARE (HB 1615, Chapter 367:3, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008

INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY PHARMACEUTICAL COSTS AND THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM (HB 148, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 205, LOB                         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

COMMISSION TO STUDY ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 472, Chapter 321:9, Laws of 2008)

5:00 p.m.                      Rooms 305-307, LOB                             Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND THE EFFECTS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN UPLAND AREAS THAT MAY AFFECT WETLANDS AND SURFACE WATERS OF THE STATE (HB 1579, Chapter 294:1, Laws of 2008)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 305, LOB                         Regular Meeting

LEGISLATOR ORIENTATION (RSA 17-C:2)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-I:2)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 202, LOB                         Regular Meeting

CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 201, LOB                         Regular Business

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE      (HB 1584, Chapter 33:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 304, LOB                         Regular Meeting

LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING AND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE (RSA 17-M:1)

11:00 a.m.                    Room 201, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY FUNDING OF SCHOOL BUILDING AID (SB 321, Chapter 296:7, Laws of 2008)

12:00 p.m.                    Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY APPOINTING OR CONTRACTING WITH A FLEET MANAGER FOR STATE-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLES (HB 1412, Chapter 218:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Rooms 210-211, LOB                             Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE SENTENCING, INCARCERATION, AND RECIDIVISM OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM’S COST EFFECTIVENESS (SB 484, Chapter 376:1, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) & EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)

6:00 p.m.                      Plymouth High School Auditorium        Public Forum

                                    86 Old Ward Bridge Road

                                    Plymouth, NH

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 210-211, LOB                             Regular Business

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008

COMMISSION TO EXAMINE DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (HB 1311, Chapter 256:10, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 202, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIODIESEL FUEL IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 689, Chapter 283:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      NH Department of Transportation         Regular Meeting

                                    33 Smokey Bear Boulevard

                                    Concord, NH

PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES COUNCIL (HB 491, Chapter 250:2, Laws of 2007)

2:00 p.m.                      Department of Health &                        Regular Meeting

                                    Human Services

                                    29 Hazen Drive, Rooms 110-112

                                    Concord, NH

COMMISSION TO STUDY NEW HAMPSHIRE'S STATUTES ON HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND CONTROL (SB 395, Chapter 196:1, Laws of 2008)

3:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)

6:00 p.m.                      North County Resource Center              Public Forum

                                    629B Main Street

                                    Lancaster, NH             

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 176, Chapter 293:10, Laws of 2007)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008

OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 305, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF TRANSMISSION CAPACITY IN THE NORTH COUNTRY (SB 383, Chapter 348:2, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Public Utilities Commission                  Regular Meeting

                                    21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10

                                    Concord, NH

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (RSA 282-A:128)

9:00 a.m.                      NH Employment Security                     Regular Meeting

                                    32 South Main Street

                                    Concord, NH

COMMISSION TO STUDY MAKING CHANGES TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ACCOUNTANCY ACT (SB 347, Chapter 37:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 103, LOB                         Subcommittee Meeting

STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 304, LOB                         Regular Meeting

TASK FORCE ON HOMELESS TEENAGERS (HB 537, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 206, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE SENTENCING, INCARCERATION, AND RECIDIVISM OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM’S COST EFFECTIVENESS (SB 484, Chapter 376:1, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF LEASING STATE-OWNED REAL ESTATE ON THE SHORES OF PUBLIC WATERS (HB 710, Chapter 254:1, Laws of 2007)

3:00 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                         Regular Meeting

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) & EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)

6:00 p.m.                      Nottingham Municipal                          Public Forum

                                    Office Building

                                    Multipurpose Room

                                    139 Stage Road

                                    Nottingham, NH

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CURRENT METHODS OF FUNDING THE HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAMS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1594, Chapter 365:1, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 303, LOB                         Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2008

GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 305-307, LOB                              Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (RSA 186-C:3-b)

4:00 p.m.                      NH DOE                                              Regular Meeting

                                    Londergan Hall, Room 15

                                    101 Pleasant Street

                                    Concord, NH

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008

CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)

9:00 a.m.                      NH Department of Revenue                   Public Forum

                                    Administration

                                    57 Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)

1:00 p.m.                      NH Department of Revenue                   Regular Meeting

                                    Administration

                                    Training Room

                                    57 Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 306-308, LOB                             Continued Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 472, Chapter 321:9, Laws 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008

BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                         Regular Meeting

INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL (RSA 651-E)

1:30 p.m.                      Rooms 210-211, LOB                             Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE (HB 1584, Chapter 33:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 304, LOB                         Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) & EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)

3:30 p.m.                      LGC/NHMA Conference                        Public Forum

                                    Radisson Hotel, Armory Room

                                    700 Elm Street

                                    Manchester, NH

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)

Cancelled                      Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) (HB 1461, Chapter 247:1, Laws 2006)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 102, LOB                         Regular Meeting

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008

INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 306-308, LOB                             Regular Meeting

PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES COUNCIL (HB 491, Chapter 250:2, Laws of 2007)

2:00 p.m.                      Department of Health &                        Regular Meeting

                                    Human Services

                                    29 Hazen Drive, Rooms 110-112

                                    Concord, NH

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008

COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND POLICIES AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INDIVIDUALS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS SERVICING NEW HAMPSHIRE'S RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS WITH A FOCUS ON PRIMARY CARE (HB 1615, Chapter 367:3, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 205, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

monday, november 24, 2008

COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF TRANSMISSION CAPACITY IN THE NORTH COUNTRY (SB 383, Chapter 348:2, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Public Utilities Commission                  Regular Meeting

                                    21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10

                                    Concord, NH

tUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE      (HB 1584, Chapter 33:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 304, LOB                         Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 104, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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NOTICES

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

                                                        

        Legislative Filing Period

 

As a reminder, the filing period for Legislative Service Requests for the 2009 Senate Session began on Wednesday, September 24, 2008.

                                                Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2008

New Hampshire Public Health Association Fall Forum 2008, New Methods for New Solutions:

 

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the Bedford Village Inn, 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford, NH.

 

Keynote Speaker: Adewale Troutman, MD, MPH,MA.  Director, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness and from the acclaimed PBS series, “Unnatural Causes: Is inequality making us sick?”

 

Visit the Website for more information visit www.nhpa.org

Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008

The Red Mass in the Diocese of Manchester is an annual event for the entire judicial, legal, law enforcement and legislative communities to gather for an evening of prayer for strength and guidance in their respective work.

 

This year the Mass will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral on Lowell Street in Manchester.  The homilist is the Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory. The dinner is at CR Sparks at 6:30 p.m. in Bedford.  Dinner cost is $25.00 per ticket.  The annual Saint Thomas More Award will given at the dinner. 

 

Please RSVP to Mary Ann Dempsey (redmass@wiggin-nourie.com or 603.629.4596).

 

          Senator Sheila Roberge

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008

Relatives as Parents Conference

Did you know that almost 4,000 children in New Hampshire are being raised by a grandparent or other relative?  UNH Cooperative Extension, in association with the NH Relatives as Parents Program and Child and Family Services, invites you to the first ever Relatives as Parents Conference in New Hampshire.  The conference features a national expert on relatives as parents, a panel of grandparents and an expert resource panel.  Registration is $15 and includes lunch.  The conference will be held at UNH Manchester, Thursday, October 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Senator Iris W. Estabrook

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008

The UNH Masters in Public Health Program invites Senators to attend “Successful Collaborations in Public Health: The Work of NH Local Health Officials Standards and Workforce Competencies Advisory Committee to Establish a Voluntary Credentialing System for New Hampshire’s Local Health Officers,” featuring Kevin Flanagan, MPH, Health Management Representative, NH Local Government Center.

 

This important session will be held Tuesday, October 21st, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall, 148 Main St., Lincoln, NH.

 

Attendees will learn about recommendations to establish a voluntary credentialing system for New Hampshire’s local Health Officers; the mechanics of a successful public health collaboration by examining the work process of the Local Health Officials Standards and Workforce Competencies Advisory Committee; and how involving the right mix of stakeholders leads to successful public health initiatives.

         Senator Iris W. Estabrook

SENATE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, September 24, 2008                        Filing period for the 2009 Session starts

 

Tuesday, November 11, 2008                             Veterans' Day (State Holiday)

 

Thursday, November 27, 2008                           Thanksgiving Day (State Holiday)

 

Friday, November 28, 2008                               Day after Thanksgiving (State Holiday)

 

Thursday, December 25, 2008                           Christmas Day (State Holiday)

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VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - OCTOBER

State House Visitation Schedule October 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 September & early October 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 contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information.  Legislators planning to meet with students should notify the Visitor Center. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

 

Virginia J. Drew. Director                Caitlin A. Daniuk, Public Information Administrator

 

DATE

TIME

GROUP

Group#/Grade

Oct. 2

9:45

Elm Street SchoolLaconia

45/4

Oct. 2

3:00

Passport Travel

30

Oct. 3

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Kearsarge Elementary SchoolNew London

90/4

Oct. 3

11:30

Lancaster Elementary School

50/4

Oct. 6

9:00

Shaker Road SchoolConcord

20/4

Oct. 6

10:00

Tri City Christian Academy – Somersworth

28/4

Oct. 6

11:00

Washington Elementary School

19/(3&4)

 

 

 

 

Oct. 8

9:00/11:00

SH/Planet

Cutler Elementary School – Swanzey

90/4

Oct. 8

10:00/11:30

Ledge Street SchoolNashua

86/4

Oct. 8

11:00

Trieloff Tours

50/Adult

Oct. 9

9:45

Saint Mary AcademyDover

40/6

Oct. 9

10:00/11:00

SH/S of F

Bessie Rowell Elementary SchoolFranklin

100/4

Oct. 10

9:00

Warren Village School

15/3

Oct. 10

10:00

Cub Scout Pack 114 – Bedford

20/2

Oct. 11

11:00

Phoenix Academy at Dublin

14/HS

Oct. 14

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Penacook Elementary School

70/4

Oct. 15

9:00

Rivier College

27/College

Oct. 15

10:30

Crotched Mountain School

5/College

Oct. 15

11:00

Trieloff Tours

50/Adult

Oct. 16

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

East Rochester School

65/5

Oct. 17

10:00

St. Patrick’s School – Pelham

36/4&5

Oct. 17

10:00

Beacon Resort Tour Bus

86/Adult

 

 

 

 

Oct. 21

9:00/10:30

SH/HM

Deerfield Elementary School

55/4

Oct. 22

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Griffin Memorial School – Litchfield

100/4

Oct. 23

10:15

Winchester Elementary School

55/3

Oct. 23

11:30

William E. Lancaster SchoolSalem

46/4

Oct. 23

1:30

Home School of Milton

30/1-HS

Oct. 24

8:15

4H – North East Leadership Forum

 

Oct. 24

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Haverhill Cooperative School

75/7

Oct. 24

11:15

Greenfield Elementary School

25/4

Oct. 27

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Matthew Thornton Elementary School    Londonderry

75/4

Oct. 28

9:00/10:30

SH/HM

Alton Central School

65/4

Oct. 28

11:00

Chesterfield Elementary School

45/4

Oct. 29

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Matthew Thornton Elementary School

Londonderry

75/4

Oct. 29

10:30

KA Brett SchoolTamworth

26/4

Oct. 30

9:00

Canterbury Elementary School

28/4

Oct. 30

9:00/11:30

SH/Planet

North Londonderry Elementary School

115/4

Oct. 31

10:00/11:15

SH/SC

Epping Elementary School

80/4