November 20, 2008

No. 42

 

 

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 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

NEW HAMPSHIRE RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RSA 238-A:2)

10:00 a.m.                    Rooms 206-208, 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.                    Rooms 306-308, 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 307, 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

ESTABLISHING A STATE ENERGY POLICY COMMISSION (HB 1146, Chapter 257:1, Laws of 2006)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 304, LOB                         Final 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

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

2:30 p.m.                      Room 105-A, SH                                    Non-public session of the Complaint                                                                   Review Committee

tUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008

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

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

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT SYSTEM LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 194-C:11)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 207, 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

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)

1:00 p.m.                      Rooms 305-307, LOB                             Regular Meeting

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

1:00 p.m.                      Room 102, LOB                         Prehearing Conference in the Matter                                                                 of Marie Dubreuil

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND REMEDIATION OF SILTATION IN THE GREAT BAY ESTUARY (HB 216, Chapter 31:1, Laws of 2007)

9:00 a.m.                      NH Department of                                Regular Meeting

                                    Environmental Services

                                    Pease International Tradeport

                                    50 International Drive

                                    Newington/Portsmouth, NH

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

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

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

1:30 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                         Final 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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008

COMMISSION TO STUDY EMPLOYMENT ISSUES AFFECTING VETERANS (SB 237, Chapter 316:2, Laws of 2007)

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008

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

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2008

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

9:00 a.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       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

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)

Cancelled                      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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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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MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008

The Children's Alliance of New Hampshire, in partnership with the NH Child Advocacy Network (NHCAN), will convene a Children's Summit December 8 to examine ways the New Hampshire state budget can support children and families in the state, even in this time of economic struggle. Participants will hear from guest speakers knowledgeable in state budgeting and children's issues, plus determine the 2009 NH Priorities for Children.  The Summit will be 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Concord. For more information and to register, visit ChildrenNH.org or call 225-2264.  

Senator Kathleen Sgambati

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008

President Sara Jayne Steen invites members from Grafton, Carroll and Coos Counties to join her for a brunch and presentation on Monday, December 8, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Samuel Reed Residence Hall, Plymouth State University.

Senator Deborah R. Reynolds

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All legislators are invited to attend one in a series of manufacturing plant tours hosted by the Business & Industry Association and the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development.  These events are designed to familiarize legislators with the important role that manufacturing plays in the New Hampshire economy.  Legislators will have the opportunity to discuss economic issues with some of our state’s top employers and receive current information on the state and national economy from recognized economists.

 

Monday, December 8:  Goss International, 121 Technology Drive, Durham, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Tuesday, December 9:  Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., 24 Beacon St., Littleton, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 10:  Elektrisola, Inc., 126 High St., Boscawen, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, December 11:  Hendrix Wire & Cable, 53 Old Wilton Rd., Milford, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Thursday, December 11:  Sturm, Ruger & Co., 411 Sunapee St., Newport, 1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, December 12:  NH Ball Bearings, 175 Jaffrey Rd, Peterborough, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday, December 15:  Amphenol TCS, 200 Innovative Way, Suite 201, Nashua, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

 

There is no cost to attend these informational meetings, but advance registration is requested and may be made by calling the BIA at (603) 224-5388, ext 113 or online at www.acteva.com/go/nhbia

Senator Michael W. Downing

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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

 

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 & DECEMBER

State House Visitation Schedule 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 and December 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. 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

Dec. 2

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Grinnell School – Derry

82/4

Dec. 4

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Weston Elementary School – Manchester

108/4

Dec. 5

10:00/11:15

SH/SC

Bicentennial Elementary School – Nashua

75/4

Dec. 8

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Barka Elementary School – Derry

72/4

Dec. 9

10:00

Barka Elementary School – Derry

50/4

Dec. 9

11:30

Marlborough Elementary School

17/4

Dec. 10

10:00/11:30

Hills Garrison School – Hudson

100/4

Dec. 11

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Swasey Central School – Brentwood

53/4

Dec. 12

11:30

Sanbornton Central School

45/4

Dec. 12

1:30

Rochester Home School High School

18/HS

Dec. 16

10:00/11:15

SH/HM

Derry Village School

80/4

Dec. 17

10:00

Dondero School – Portsmouth

46/4

Dec. 18

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

East Derry Memorial School

86/4

Dec. 19

11:30

New Durham School

29/4