November 13, 2008

No. 41

 

 

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, NOVEMBER 14, 2008

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

Cancelled                      Room 307, LOB                         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

RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 304, 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)

Cancelled                      Room 207, 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

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2008

LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)

1:00 p.m.                      NH Technical Institute                         Regular Meeting

                                    Concord, NH

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008

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

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

JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY FOR AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (SB 539, Chapter 173:13,I)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Final Meeting

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

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUFFERED BY NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIERS AND VETERANS RETURNING FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN (HB 1335, Chapter 257:1, Laws of 2008)

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

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                             Medical Subsidy Subcommittee                                                              Meeting

WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3)

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

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

11:00 a.m.                    Room 102, LOB                         Prehearing Conference in the Matter                                                                 of Marie Dubreuil

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

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

OVERSIGHT COMMISSION ON MOTOR VEHICLE FINES (RSA 262:45)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 203, LOB                         Regular Meeting

tuesday, november 18, 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.                      Office of Energy & Planning                  Regular Meeting

                                    4 Chenell Drive

                                    Concord, NH

LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2)

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

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

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

WINNIPESAUKEE RIVER WATERSHED ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 483-D:2)

2:30 p.m.                      Room 102, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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

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

SENATE LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE (RSA 17-E:5)

3:15 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES (RSA 17-E:2)

3:30 p.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

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON FISCAL CAPACITY, TRANSITION AID, AND DISECONOMIES OF SCALE (SB 539, Chapter 173:14,I, Laws of 2008)

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF AUTHORIZING, AND THE DEPLETION SCHEDULES FOR, FUTURE COLAS TO BE ISSUED AT DIFFERENT RATES TO OR WITHIN EACH SUBGROUP WITHIN THE SPECIAL ACCOUNT (HB 1645, Chapter 300:21, Laws of 2008)

Cancelled                      Room 103, SH                                       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

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

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

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

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 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

JUDICIAL RETIREMENT PLAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES (RSA 100-C:11,I)

1:00 p.m.                      NH Retirement System             Regular Meeting

                                    54 Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP LEGISLATION FOR EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE 2008 AND 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION (HB 305, Chapter 248:1, Laws of 2007)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 302, 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

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

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

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

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

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008

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

1:00 p.m.                      Room 305, LOB                         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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008

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

4:15 p.m.                      NH Department of Education                Regular Meeting

                                    Londergan Hall, Room 15

                                    101 Pleasant Street

                                    Concord, NH

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008

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

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008

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

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2008

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

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008

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

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

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS (RSA 17-H:2)

10:00 a.m.                    Brown Building Auditorium                  Regular Meeting

                                    129 Pleasant Street

                                    Concord, NH

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008

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

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2008

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

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

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NOTICES

Open enrollment for Senators to purchase or make changes to medical and/or dental insurance through the State health care program will be held from 12/01/08 to 12/31/08 with an effective date of 01/01/09.  Those Senators who are already enrolled in the program, but wish to make changes should do so during open enrollment.  Information and enrollment forms are available through Joyce Phinney or Mary Vinson, State House Room 113, or call 271-5685.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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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

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008

All legislators, staff and lobbyists are invited to a Community Reception recognizing and celebrating "Peter Hoe Burling" on his 20 years of public service in the NH Senate and House of Representatives.  The event is Thursday, November 20, 2008, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Marriot Courtyard Hotel, Centerra Park in Lebanon  A $10 donation would be appreciated for the benefit of the Cornish Fire Department.  Please RSVP to Sharon Nordgren at 603-643-5068 or deb_nelson@hotmail.com

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008

Pursuant to RSA 326-D:10, IV, the Joint Health Council will meet at the NH Board of Nursing Office located at the Walker Building, 21 South Fruit Street, Concord, NH, on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

Senator Iris W. Estabrook

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008

Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group will be hosting the annual "Welcome Back" Reception for all House and Senate members and staff on Organizational Day, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the Concord Grille, following the close of Session (or at 3:00 p.m. should Session end early).

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

Senator Theodore L. Gatsas

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008

On Thursday, December 11th 2008, NH Public Health Association hosts the fourth annual "Public Health and the Granite State: A Non-Partisan Overview for Policymakers."  This session is ideal for newly elected legislators and those who would like to review public health concepts and the role of policy in public health.  This popular hour-long session will be held at St. Paul’s Church, 21 Centre Street, Concord.  Registration and lunch at 11:45 a.m.  For more information and to register, call 228-2983 or info@nhpha.org   A follow-up session, "NH’s Public Health Priorities," will be held on January 15, 2009.

Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati

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SENATE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, September 24, 2008                        Filing Period for the 2009 Senate Session Starts

 

Tuesday, November 18, 2008                             New Member Orientation

 

Wednesday, November 19, 2008             New Member Orientation

 

Thursday, November 20, 2008                           New Member Orientation

 

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

 

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

 

Wednesday, December 3, 2008                           Organization Day

 

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

 

Thursday, January 1, 2009                               New Year's Day (State Holiday)

 

Wednesday, January 7, 2009                             Convening Day

 

Thursday, January 8, 2009                               Inauguration Day

 

Monday, January 19, 2009                                Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day

                                                                        (State Holiday)

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VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - NOVEMBER

State House Visitation Schedule November 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 November 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 Visitors' Center. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

 

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

 

Nov. 14

9:30/10:30

SH/SC

Lincoln Street School – Exeter

80/4

 

 

 

 

Nov. 17

9:45/11:00

SH/HM

South Londonderry Elementary School

65/4

Nov. 18

9:45/11:00

SH/HM

South Londonderry Elementary School

65/4

Nov. 18

10:30

Goshen-Lempster School

21/4

Nov. 19

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Reed’s Ferry Elementary School – Merrimack

100/4

Nov. 19

10:00

Broad Street Elementary School – Nashua

50/4

Nov. 20

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Parker Varney Elementary School – Manchester

80/4

Nov. 21

9:30/11:00

SH/SC

New Boston Elementary School

86/4

Nov. 21

11:30

South Merrimack Christian School

24/4

Nov. 21

11:30

Freedom Elementary School

18/4

Nov. 24

10:30/11:45

Winchester Middle School

130/6,7&8

Nov. 25

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Gilford Elementary School

100/4