December 4, 2008
No. 1
STATE OF
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www.gencourt.state.nh.us
161st
Session of the
Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
MEETINGS AND
NOTICES
MEETINGS
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
STATE PARK SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 216-A:3-k)
12:30 p.m. NH Charitable Foundation Regular Meeting
37 Pleasant Street
EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)
1:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 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
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
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 301-303, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2008
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
11:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Non-public session of the Complaint Review Committee
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)
Cancelled Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
ELECTRONIC BALLOT COUNTING DEVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HB 285, Chapter 134:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. HAVA Conference Room Regular Meeting
Archives
and
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Organizational Meeting and Regular Business
STATE RETIREE HEALTH PLAN COMMISSION (RSA 100-A:56)
10:00 a.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY FUNDING OF SCHOOL BUILDING AID (SB 321, Chapter 296:7, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.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.
129 Pleasant Street
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
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2009
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (RSA 186-C:3-b)
4:00 p.m. NH Department of Education Regular Meeting
Londergan Hall, Room 15
101 Pleasant Street
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2009
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (RSA 282-A:128)
9:00 a.m. NH Employment Security Regular Meeting
Conference Room 2
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2009
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB 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 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
Senator Kathleen Sgambati
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008
President Sara Jayne Steen invites members from Grafton,
Carroll and
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
Monday, December 8: Goss International,
Tuesday, December 9: Hitchiner Manufacturing Co.,
Wednesday, December 10:
Elektrisola, Inc.,
Thursday, December 11:
Hendrix Wire & Cable,
Thursday, December 11:
Sturm, Ruger & Co.,
Friday, December 12: NH Ball Bearings,
Monday, December 15: Amphenol TCS, 200 Innovative Way,
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
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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SENATE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Filing Period for the 2009 Senate Session Starts
Friday, December 05, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. Last day for the Office of Legislative Services to accept drafting of a Senate Bill or Resolution with complete information for the 2009 Session.
Thursday, December 25, 2008 Christmas
Day (State
Thursday, January 1, 2009 New
Year's Day (State
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 Convening Day
Thursday, January 8, 2009 Inauguration Day
Monday, January 12, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. Last day to sign-off legislation for the above filing period.
Friday, January 16, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. Last day to sign-off legislation for a Senate Bill recommended by a Study Committee or Commission created by a Senate Bill.
Monday, January 19, 2009 Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day
(State
Monday, February 23, 2009 - SENATE BREAK.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, March 05, 2009 Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all Senate money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b).
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 CROSSOVER - Last day to ACT on all remaining Senate Bills.
Thursday, May 07, 2009 Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all House money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b).
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Last day to ACT on all remaining House bills.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Last day to FORM Committees of Conference.
Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. Last day to SIGN Committee of Conference Reports.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Last day to ACT on Committee of Conference Reports.
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VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - 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 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
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Dec. 5 |
10:00/11:15 SH/SC |
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75/4 |
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Dec. 8 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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72/4 |
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Dec. 9 |
10:00 |
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50/4 |
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Dec. 9 |
11:30 |
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17/4 |
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Dec. 10 |
10:00/11:30 |
Hills Garrison School – |
100/4 |
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Dec. 11 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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53/4 |
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Dec. 12 |
11:30 |
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45/4 |
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Dec. 12 |
1:30 |
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18/HS |
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Dec. 16 |
10:00/11:15 SH/HM |
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80/4 |
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Dec. 17 |
10:00 |
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46/4 |
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Dec. 18 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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86/4 |
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Dec. 19 |
11:30 |
New |
29/4 |
SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES
2009-2010
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Harold W. Janeway, Chairman
Margaret Wood Hassan, Vice Chairman
Lou D'Allesandro
Molly M. Kelly
Theodore L. Gatsas
Michael W. Downing
COMMERCE, LABOR
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Margaret Wood Hassan, Chairman
Betsi L. DeVries, Vice Chairman
Deborah R. Reynolds
Jacalyn L. Cilley
Peter E. Bragdon
Sheila Roberge
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Molly M. Kelly, Chairman
Amanda Merrill, Vice Chairman
Martha
Fuller
Bette R. Lasky
Peter E. Bragdon
Robert J. Letourneau
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Bette R. Lasky, Chairman
Matthew Houde, Vice Chairman
Amanda Merrill
John S. Barnes, Jr.
Sharon M. Carson
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Martha Fuller Clark, Chairman
Amanda Merrill, Vice Chairman
Jacalyn L. Cilley
Bette R. Lasky
Bob Odell
William P. Denley
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jacalyn L. Cilley, Chairman
Martha Fuller Clark, Vice Chairman
Betsi L. DeVries
Michael W. Downing
Sharon M. Carson
Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lou D'Allesandro, Chairman
Harold W. Janeway, Vice Chairman
Sylvia B. Larsen
Margaret Wood Hassan
Kathleen G. Sgambati
John T. Gallus
Bob Odell
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Kathleen G. Sgambati, Chairman
Peggy Gilmour, Vice Chairman
Molly M. Kelly
John T. Gallus
Michael W. Downing
Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Deborah R. Reynolds, Chairman
Bette R. Lasky, Vice Chairman
Matthew Houde
Sheila Roberge
Robert J. Letourneau
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Betsi L. DeVries, Chairman
Matthew Houde, Vice Chairman
Kathleen G. Sgambati
Sheila Roberge
John S. Barnes, Jr.
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Deborah R. Reynolds, Chairman
Lou D'Allesandro, Vice Chairman
Matthew Houde
Peter E. Bragdon
Michael W. Downing
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Robert J. Letourneau, Chairman
Peggy Gilmour, Vice Chairman
Martha
Fuller
Molly M. Kelly
Theodore L. Gatsas
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Bob Odell, Chairman
Lou D'Allesandro, Vice Chairman
Harold W. Janeway
Deborah R. Reynolds
Peggy Gilmour
Michael W. Downing
William P. Denley
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE
Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
John T. Gallus, Chairman
Harold W. Janeway, Vice Chairman
Amanda Merrill
Peggy Gilmour
Theodore L. Gatsas