February 5, 2009
No. 10
STATE OF
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www.gencourt.state.nh.us
161st
Session of the
Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS, AMENDMENTS,
HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND
NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN JOINT CONVENTION WITH THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 FOR THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET PRESENTATION AT 10:00 A.M.
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN JOINT CONVENTION WITH THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 FOR THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL AT 12:00 P.M.
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 FOLLOWING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET PRESENTATION.
REPORTS
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 20, adding a member to the statewide trail system advisory committee.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.
Senator Merrill for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 77, renaming the Christa McAuliffe planetarium the McAuliffe-Shepard discovery center.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Carson for the committee.
SB 122, relative to the quorum of the commission to oversee and negotiate issues relative to NAFTA and the WTO.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SB 42, establishing a committee to study the cost and feasibility of implementing a hospice benefit under Medicaid.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Gilmour for the committee.
SB 95, relative to criminal records checks for volunteers and other persons having direct contact with a client.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Gallus for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
SB 71, establishing a commission to study the feasibility of regional transit.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
SB 133-FN, authorizing purple heart special number plates for veterans still on active duty.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Health and Human Services
February 3, 2009
2009-0151s
01/09
Amendment to SB 95
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to criminal records checks for volunteers.
Amend RSA 151:2-d, II as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
II. For the duration of licensure or
certification every individual selected for employment with any facility or
entity required to be licensed or certified under this chapter shall submit to
the employer a notarized criminal conviction record release authorization form,
as provided by the division of state police, which authorizes the release of
his or her criminal conviction record to the facility pursuant to RSA
106-B:14. This shall apply to any
employee, including volunteers, whose scope of employment will involve direct
contact with a client, client records or client tissue, body fluids, or other
biological material. For
the purposes of this paragraph “volunteers” shall not include individuals who
reside in the facility or entity required to be licensed or certified under
this chapter or in an affiliated corporate entity that is an integral part of
the same community.
2009-0151s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill adds a definition of “volunteers” for the purposes of the criminal record check required for potential employees in health care facilities.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 4, 2009
2009-0184s
06/09
Amendment to SB 122
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to membership and the quorum of the commission to oversee and negotiate issues relative to NAFTA and the WTO and relative to the quorum of the real estate appraiser board.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Commission Established. Amend RSA 19-L:1, II(a) to read as follows:
(a) [Two]
Four
members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house
of representatives, including one member of the commerce committee and one
member of the labor, industrial and rehabilitative services committee.
2 Chairperson; Quorum. Amend RSA 19-L:3 to read as follows:
19-L:3 Chairperson;
Quorum. The members of the
commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called
by the first-named senate member. Nine
members of the commission, or a majority of those appointed, whichever is less,
shall constitute a quorum.
3 Real Estate Appraiser Board. Amend RSA 310-B:4, VI to read as follows:
VI. The board
shall meet at least once each calendar quarter to conduct its business and more
often on call of the chair, or when the chair is requested to do so by 4 or
more members of the board. The action of
the majority of the members of the board present and voting shall be deemed the
action of the board, and at least [5] 4 members shall be
present and voting on every vote of the board. Places of future meetings shall be decided by
the vote of members at meetings or, in the event of a special meeting, by the
chair. Written notice shall be given by
the chair to each member of the time and place of each meeting of the board at
least 10 days in advance.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2009-0184s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Adds the requirement of a quorum to the commission to oversee and negotiate issues relative to NAFTA and the WTO.
II. Decreases the quorum requirement for the real estate appraiser board.
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009
JOINT SENATE COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
8:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Informational Meeting
Briefing from Citizens Health Initiative
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge
9:15 a.m. SB 80, requiring insurance coverage for services provided by athletic trainers.
9:30 a.m. SB 129, establishing a committee to study negative balance employers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
EDUCATION, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Kelly (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
10:15 a.m. SB 59, relative to the renovation and replacement of school buildings.
10:30 a.m. SB 161-FN, relative to responsibility for school attendance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Lasky (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Merrill, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Carson
8:30 a.m. SB 111, authorizing the governor to appoint an additional public member to the rail transit authority and modifying the membership requirement of the state veterans' advisory committee.
8:45 a.m. SB 116, repealing the prohibition on political contributions by insurance companies.
9:00 a.m. SB 118, relative to assistance in voting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Cilley (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Downing, Sen. Carson
2:00 p.m. SB 25-FN, relative to the operation of
the Hillsborough county domestic violence unit in the
2:15 p.m. SB 64-FN, establishing a board of dental hygienists.
2:45 p.m. SB 68-FN, relative to the use of state vehicles.
3:05 p.m. SB 140-FN, relative to the practice of animal chiropractic care.
3:20 p.m. SB 163-FN-L, relative to powers of justices of the peace.
3:30 p.m. SB 165-FN, relative to fire alarm installer service certification for licensed electricians.
3:45 p.m. SB 66-FN, relative to repealing the joint health council and changing the title of ARNPs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH
Sen. Sgambati (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Downing
9:15 a.m. SB 45, extending the commission to
review
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen.
Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 22-FN, relative to criminal mischief of property with geological value.
2:15 p.m. SB 70-FN, authorizing the office of mediation and arbitration within the judicial branch to provide pre-suit alternative dispute resolution services.
2:30 p.m. SB 74-FN, requiring mediation for small claims actions.
2:45 p.m. SB 106-FN, establishing a program for mediation of civil writs in the district court and funding the program with a surcharge on the filing fee for civil writs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH
Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Gilmour, Sen. Downing, Sen. Denley
10:15 a.m. SB 79, relative to the compensation of game operators.
(the previous hearing for sb 79 was recessed on January 27th)
10:25 a.m. SB 146-FN-A, relative to liquor profits deposited into the alcohol abuse prevention and treatment fund.
10:40 a.m. SB 135-FN, increasing the registration fees for snowmobiles and the agent's fee for OHRVs and snowmobiles.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Denley
8:30 a.m. SB 65-FN, relative to the acceptance of in lieu payments for the restoration or creation of wetlands.
8:50 a.m. SB 107-FN, relative to the leasing of state-owned real estate on public waters.
9:10 a.m. SB 162-FN-A, relative to lake and pond preservation and making an appropriation therefor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
FINANCE, Room 100, SH
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Odell
10:30 a.m. HB 30-FN-A-L, requiring operating budget reductions for fiscal year 2009.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
INFORMATIONAL MEETING:
8:30 a.m. Secretary
of State
HEARINGS:
9:15 a.m. SB 93, extending the exemption from subsequent local land use regulation where substantial development has begun on an approved plan.
9:30 a.m. SB 123, relative to agricultural restricted covenants.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Letourneau (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gatsas
10:30 a.m. SB 69-FN, eliminating the financial ceiling on design build contracting for transportation projects.
10:40 a.m. SB 104-FN-A, relative to driveway construction permit fees.
10:50 a.m. SB 154, naming a certain portion of
route 18 in the town of
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge
8:30 a.m. SB 141-FN, relative to a life settlements model act.
9:00 a.m. SB 89-FN, relative to unemployment overpayments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Lasky (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Merrill, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Carson
8:30 a.m. SB 155, relative to financial disclosure by legislators.
8:45 a.m. SB 148, establishing that the state of New Hampshire recognizes the designations of Prisoner of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) as valid descriptions of casualty status and category classification for military personnel.
9:00 a.m. CACR 9, relating to: term of office. Providing that: beginning with the 2012 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.
9:20 a.m. CACR 10, relating to: electoral districts. Providing that: representative districts be apportioned within senate districts and that senate districts be apportioned within executive council districts and giving county boundaries priority in senate district apportionment.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH
Sen. Sgambati (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Downing
8:30 a.m. SB 171-FN, relative to competency evaluations.
8:45 a.m. SB 114, relative to the threshold for notification for lead levels and a window replacement program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 31-FN, establishing the Candia District Court and the Manchester District Court as judicial branch family division sites.
2:15 p.m. SB 43, relative to including a parent's residence in the parenting plan.
2:30 p.m. SB 88, relative to recommendations of marital masters.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Lasky (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Merrill, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Carson
8:30 a.m. SB 57, relative to the 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.
(the previous hearing for SB 57 was recessed on February 3rd)
8:45 a.m. SB 157, relative to the procedure for listing candidates on election ballots.
9:00 a.m. SB 21, enabling certain persons to vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH
Sen. Sgambati (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Downing
8:30 a.m. SB 112, establishing a commission to study facility-based treatment programs for certain adults with developmental disabilities.
8:45 a.m. SB 115, relative to eligibility for the healthy kids program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH
Sen. Sgambati (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Downing
8:30 a.m. SB 158, establishing a commission to study the creation of an uncompensated care fund to provide payments to certain health care providers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 113, authorizing the electronic enforcement of traffic signal violations.
2:15 p.m. SB 126, relative to the use of audio and video recording devices by law enforcement officers.
2:30 p.m. SB 125, relative to proof of age for an underage drug or alcohol house party.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
Cancelled Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 208, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2009
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
STATE PARK SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 216-A:3-k)
9:00 a.m. New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Regular Meeting
37 Pleasant Street
COUNCIL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P:1)
9:30 a.m. Room 205, 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. Room 306, 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. Department of Education Regular Meeting
101 Pleasant Street
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Salem-Manchester, 10418C, I-93 Improvements)
7:30 p.m.
Department Meeting Room Construction Update
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Lebanon, NH-Hartford, VT 14957, US Route 4, over Connecticut River Bridge Replacement)
7:00 p.m.
171 Bridge Street Officials' Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
9:00 a.m. NH Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, 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)
11:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
1:30 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009
NH DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (
6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Rooms 201-203, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration
Medical & Surgical Building
109 Pleasant Street
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
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Low Income Housing Subcommittee
Administration Meeting
Medical & Surgical Building
109 Pleasant Street
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY (HB 1422, Chapter 219:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO STORMWATER (HB 1295, Chapter 71:1, Laws of 2008)
11:30 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009
STATE VETERANS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 115-A:2, VI)
5:00 p.m. NH National Guard Regular Meeting
Joint Force Headquarters
Regional Drive
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 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
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009
ELECTRONIC BALLOT COUNTING DEVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HB 285, Chapter 134:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. HAVA Conference Room Regular Meeting
Archives
and
COMMISSION TO PROPOSE A RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUNDING MODEL (HB 1645, Chapter 300:13, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4)
10:00 a.m. CDFA Board Room Regular Meeting
EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration
Medical & Surgical Building
109 Pleasant Street
friday, march 20, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration
Medical & Surgical Building
109 Pleasant Street
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Complaint Hearing
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NOTICES
The Internal Revenue Service has set the standard mileage rate for transportation expenses for 2009 at fifty-five cents ($0.55) per mile. The federal mileage reimbursement rate for members of the NH Senate decreases from fifty-eight and one-half cents ($0.585) per mile to fifty-five cents ($0.55) per mile for all miles incurred on or after January 1, 2009.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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The members of the New Hampshire Dental Society will be
inviting legislators to events in their area in order to educate legislators
regarding oral health issues in
Senator Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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Legislators, staff and all
• Friday,
February 6th, 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the
• Monday, February 9th, 8:30
a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Meredith Village Savings Bank,
• Tuesday, February 10th, 5:30
p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the
• Friday, February 13th, 5:30
p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at
• Saturday, February 14th,
10:00 a.m.- 12 p.m. at the Manchester Health Department,
Please RSVP to cbha@dupontgroup.com
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009
Tuesday, February 10 - Brown-bag luncheon (coffee and cookies provided). The Department of Environmental Services will present "The New Hampshire Water Resources Primer," a wide-ranging new report on water resource issues and preliminary recommendations, prepared for the Water Resources Committee in cooperation with diverse stakeholders. The presentation will also cover the results of last fall's survey of legislators and local decision-makers, and other work conducted as Phase I of the State Water Plan process. To take place in the Map Gallery at the State Library, 20 Park Street, Noon to 1:00 p.m. There will also be a news conference at 9:30 a.m. in the LOB lobby.
Senator Martha Fuller
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009
Northeast Delta Dental cordially invites all members of the
New Hampshire Legislature and their staff to its Tenth Annual Legislative
Reception to be held Wednesday, February 11, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
at its corporate office,
Sylvia B. Larsen,
Senate President
Senator Peter E.
Bragdon, Minority Leader
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009
Wednesday, February 11th, Citizens Food That Makes a Difference (CFMD) is offering a vegetarian lunch buffet beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the State House Cafeteria. Along with a lunch, CFMD will provide materials and resources about successful efforts already underway on preventing childhood obesity and handouts on healthy nutrition.
Senator John T. Gallus
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009
All legislators and staff are invited to the 41st Annual Retail Merchants Association Legislative Reception and presentation of our “Legislator of the Year,” “Law Enforcement Partner of the Year” and “Retailer of the Year” awards on Wednesday, February 11th. Please join RMANH members at 4:00 p.m. in the Bartlett Room of the Concord Holiday Inn. You may RSVP to melanie@rmanh.com or 225-9748.
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009
All legislators are cordially invited to attend a
legislative breakfast with AARP National President Jennie Chin Hansen. This event is designed specifically for
legislators with special guest Jennie Chin Hansen and the release of a new
survey of
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Immediately following the State House ceremonies celebrating
the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial on February 12, legislators, staff and guests
are invited to the New Hampshire Historical Society’s Library at
Senator Bob Odell
Senator Martha Fuller
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009
The New Hampshire Child Advocacy Network (NH CAN), a program
of the Children’s Alliance of New Hampshire, cordially invites all legislators
to a press release of the 2009 Priorities
for
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009
SHAHEEN & GORDON, P.A.
&
CAPITOL INSIGHTS GROUP
Cordially invite New Hampshire House, Senate and staff to a
legislative reception on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 4:00 to 6:30
p.m. The reception will be held at the office of Shaheen & Gordon,
P.A., located at
Sylvia B. Larsen,
Senate President
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009
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 Wednesday, March 4, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 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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MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009
Pursuant to RSA 326-B:10, IV, the Joint Health Council will
meet at the NH Board of Nursing office located at the Walker Building, 21 S.
Fruit St., Concord, N.H., on Monday March 9, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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SENATE SCHEDULE
Monday, February 16, 2009 Presidents'
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).
Thursday, April 09, 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).
Monday, May 25, 2009 Memorial
Day (State
Thursday, June 04, 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.
Thursday, June 25, 2009 Last day to ACT on Committee of Conference Reports.
Friday, July 3, 2009 Fourth
of July (State
Monday, September 7, 2009 Labor
Day (State
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Veterans
Day (State
Thursday, November 26, 2009 Thanksgiving
Day (State
Friday, November 27, 2009 Day
after Thanksgiving (State
Friday, December 25, 2009 Christmas
Day (State
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VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - FEBRUARY
State House Visitation Schedule February 2009
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 February
2009. 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
Virginia J. Drew. Director Caitlin A. Daniuk, Public Information Administrator
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Feb. 6 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
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92/4 |
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Feb. 6 |
10:30 |
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10/HS |
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Feb. 9 |
10:00 |
|
40/4 |
|
Feb. 10 |
9:00 |
|
50/4 |
|
Feb. 10 |
10:30 |
|
52/4 |
|
Feb. 11 |
9:00 |
|
50/4 |
|
Feb. 11 |
10:00 |
|
40/4 |
|
Feb. 12 |
9:00 |
|
50/4 |
|
Feb. 12 |
9:30 |
AARP |
12/Adult |
|
Feb. 12 |
10:30 |
|
33/4 |
|
Feb. 13 |
9:00 |
|
26/4 |
|
Feb. 13 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM/SC |
|
80/4 |
|
Feb. 17 |
9:00 |
The |
15/4 |
|
Feb. 17 |
10:00 |
|
40/4 |
|
Feb. 18 |
9:30 |
|
16/4 |
|
Feb. 18 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
New |
55/4 |
|
Feb. 19 |
9:00 |
|
20/4 |
|
Feb. 19 |
10:00 |
|
21/4 |
|
Feb. 19 |
11:45 |
|
20/College |
|
Feb. 20 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
|
115/4 |
|
Feb. 23 |
2:00 |
|
10 |
|
Feb. 25 |
9:30 |
UNH – Social Work Undergraduates |
47/College |
|
Feb. 25 |
11:00 |
Wakefield Home School Group |
40 |
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