February 12, 2009

No. 11

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEB SITE ADDRESS:

www.gencourt.state.nh.us

 

 

 

 

 

161st Session of the New Hampshire General Court

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

REPORTS, AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,

MEETINGS AND NOTICES

 

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M.

REPORTS

COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

SB 129, establishing a committee to study negative balance employers.

Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.

Senator Hassan for the committee.

 

ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS

SB 91, relative to the duties of a moderator and a municipality before, during, and after an election.

Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.

Senator Barnes for the committee.

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.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.

Senator Barnes for the committee.

SB 116, repealing the prohibition on political contributions by insurance companies.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Carson for the committee.

SB 118, relative to assistance in voting.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Houde for the committee.

 

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

SB 60, establishing a committee to study water sustainability.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-1.

Senator Cilley for the committee.

SB 162-FN-A, relative to lake and pond preservation and making an appropriation therefor.

Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-1.

Senator Merrill for the committee.

 

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION

SB 13, declaring the chinook the state dog of New Hampshire.

Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.

Senator DeVries for the committee.

SB 25-FN, relative to the operation of the Hillsborough county domestic violence unit in the Manchester district court.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-0.

Senator DeVries for the committee.

 

FINANCE

HB 30-FN-A-L, requiring operating budget reductions for fiscal year 2009.

Ought to Pass, Vote 7-0.

Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.

 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

SB 45, extending the commission to review New Hampshire's statutes on human immunodeficiency virus education, prevention, and control.

Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.

Senator Sgambati for the committee.

SB 62, establishing a commission to study creating a statewide plan for addressing Alzheimer's disease in New Hampshire.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.

Senator Gilmour for the committee.

 

JUDICIARY

CACR 6, relating to clerks of the probate court.  Providing that clerks of the probate court shall be appointed instead of elected.

Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-2.

Senator Letourneau for the committee.

SB 18-FN-A, increasing the staff and information technology responsibilities of the department of justice, charitable trust unit and establishing the charitable trust protection fund.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-2.

Senator Reynolds for the committee.

SB 19, relative to government immunity from lawsuits for municipal dog parks.

Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.

Senator Reynolds for the committee.

SB 34, providing that registers of probate be present at the probate office in accordance with personnel rules established by the supreme court.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-2.

Senator Houde for the committee.

SB 70-FN, authorizing the office of mediation and arbitration within the judicial branch to provide pre-suit alternative dispute resolution services.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Reynolds for the committee.

SB 74-FN, requiring mediation for small claims actions.

Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.

Senator Letourneau for the committee.

SB 87-L, changing the timing of payment of fine revenue from district court clerks to municipalities.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Roberge for the committee.

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.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Lasky for the committee.

 

PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

SB 39-FN-L, relative to municipal deposits.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.

Senator Roberge for the committee.

SB 121, establishing a commission to study potential revenue enhancements for municipalities.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.

Senator Houde for the committee.

 

TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION

SB 109, relative to certification of excess weight vehicles.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.

Senator Letourneau for the committee.

SB 137-FN-A, establishing a special motor vehicle license plate and associated fees to support the New Hampshire companion animal neutering fund.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 2-1.

Senator Gilmour for the committee.

SB 150, relative to the definition of "neighborhood electric vehicle."

Re-refer to committee, Vote 3-0.

Senator Letourneau for the committee.

 

WAYS AND MEANS

SB 79, relative to the compensation of game operators.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.

Senator Odell for the committee.

SB 135-FN, increasing the registration fees for snowmobiles and the agent's fee for OHRVs and snowmobiles.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-0.

Senator Odell for the committee.

AMENDMENTS

Senate Executive Departments and Administration

February 11, 2009

2009-0309s

05/04

 

 

 

Amendment to SB 25-FN

 

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:

 

      ­2  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect upon its passage.

 

 

Public and Municipal Affairs

February 11, 2009

2009-0292s

08/09

 

 

 

Amendment to SB 39-FN-LOCAL

 

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

      ­1  Municipal Deposits.  Amend RSA 41:29, VII to read as follows:

            VII.  The treasurer shall ensure that all moneys remitted shall be deposited at least on a weekly basis, or daily whenever funds remitted from all departments collectively totals [$500] $1,500 or more.  Such deposit function may be delegated pursuant to paragraph VI.  However, failure to ensure that funds are being deposited on a timely basis as required by this paragraph shall be cause for immediate removal from office pursuant to RSA 41:26-d.  In any municipality where there is either no bank or other depository institution within the municipality the treasurer shall make deposits consisting of funds remitted from all departments and collectively totaling $1,500 or more on a weekly basis or more frequently as directed by the board of selectpersons in the investment policy adopted pursuant to RSA 41:9, VII.

      ­2  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

 

 

Energy, Environment and Economic Development

February 11, 2009

2009-0295s

06/01

 

 

 

Amendment to SB 60

 

 

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

AN ACT     establishing a commission to study water infrastructure sustainability funding.

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

      ­1  Commission Established.  There is established a commission to study water infrastructure sustainability funding.

      2  Membership and Compensation.

            I.  The members of the commission shall be as follows:

                  (a)  One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

                  (b)  Three members of the house of representatives, including at least one member of the resources, recreation and development committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

                  (c)  The commissioner of the department of environmental services, or designee.

                  (d)  A representative of the New Hampshire Public Works Association who is employed by a municipality, appointed by the president of the board of directors of that association.

                  (e)  A representative of the New Hampshire Water Works Association, appointed by the president of the board of directors of that association.

                  (f)  A representative of the New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Association, appointed by the president of the board of directors of that association.

                  (g)  A representative of the New Hampshire Local Government Center, appointed by that organization.

                  (h)  A representative of the New Hampshire Association of Regional Planning Commissions, appointed by that organization.

                  (i)  A representative of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New Hampshire, appointed by that organization.

                  (i)  A representative of the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire, appointed by that organization.

                  (k)  Three representatives of New Hampshire environmental organizations, appointed by the executive council

                  (l)  A member of the U.S. Geological Survey, appointed by the regional director of the Northeast Area.

            II.  Members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.

      ­3  Duties.  The commission's review shall include, but not be limited to, an assessment of the state's need to construct and maintain infrastructure to protect its water resources, taking into consideration public health issues, ecosystem and habitat protection, and economic factors including tourism. The committee shall evaluate the need for and methods of funding:

            I.  Infrastructure for providing safe drinking water;

            II.  Infrastructure for collecting and treating wastewater and stormwater; and

            III.  Dams for water storage, flood control, and power generation.

      ­4  Chairperson.  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.  The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section.

      ­5  Report.  The commission shall make an interim report on or before November 1, 2009, with a final report of its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2010.

      ­6  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect upon its passage.

 

2009-0295s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

      This bill establishes a commission to study water infrastructure sustainability funding.

 

 

Health and Human Services

February 10, 2009

2009-0260s

01/10

 

 

 

Amendment to SB 62

 

 

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

AN ACT     establishing a commission to study creating a statewide plan for addressing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in New Hampshire.

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:

 

      ­1  Commission Established.  There is established a commission to study creating a statewide plan for addressing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in New Hampshire.

 

Amend paragraph I of section 2 of the bill by inserting after subparagraph (h) the following new subparagraph:

 

                  (i)  A representative of the New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association, appointed by the association.

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:

 

      ­3  Duties.

            I.  The commission shall assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias on the residents of New Hampshire, examine the existing industries, services, and resources addressing the needs of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, their families, and caregivers, and develop a statewide plan to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in New Hampshire.  The commission’s study shall include an examination of the trends in the state’s Alzheimer’s population and needs, including the changing population with dementia, including, but not limited to, the state’s role in long-term care, family caregiver support and assistance to persons with early-stage and early onset of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and the state’s policy regarding persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and developmental disabilities.

            II.  The commission’s study shall also include:

                  (a)  Survey of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias for purposes of having proper estimates of the number of persons in the state with such disease.

                  (b)  Existing services, resources, and capacity, including but not limited to the:

                        (1)  Type, cost, and availability of dementia services.

                        (2)  Dementia-specific training requirements for long-term care staff.

                        (3)  Quality care measures for residential care facilities.

                        (4)  Capacity of public safety and law enforcement to respond to persons with Alzheimer’s disease.

                        (5)  Availability of home and community-based resources for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and respite care to assist families.

                        (6)  Inventory of long-term care dementia care units.

                        (7)  Adequacy and appropriateness of geriatric-psychiatric units for persons with behavior disorders associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.

                        (8)  Assisted living residential options for persons with dementia.

                        (9)  State support of Alzheimer’s disease research through New Hampshire universities and other resources.

                  (c)  State policies or responses that are necessary, including, but not limited to, directions to provide clear and coordinated services and supports to persons and families living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and strategies to address any identified gaps in services.

 

2009-0260s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

      This bill establishes a commission to study creating a statewide plan for addressing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in New Hampshire.

 

Senate Ways and Means

February 11, 2009

2009-0285s

08/04

 

 

 

Amendment to SB 79

 

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after section 1 with the following:

 

      ­2  Repeal.  The following are repealed:

            I.  2007, 280:2, relative to reducing the maximum value of prizes for certain games.

            II.  2007, 280:5, I, relative to the effective date of 2007, 280:2.

            III.  RSA 287-A:9, relative to the capacity requirement for raffles held at bingo games.

      ­3  Effective Date. 

            I.  Section 2 of this act shall take effect June 30, 2009.

            II.  The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.

 

2009-0285s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

      This bill raises the limit for which game operators may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses.

 

      This bill also repeals the prospective reduction of the maximum value of prizes for certain games and the capacity requirement for raffles held at bingo games.

 

 

Transportation and Interstate Cooperation

February 5, 2009

2009-0207s

03/04

 

 

 

Amendment to SB 109

 

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

      ­1  Weight; Additional Certification.  Amend RSA 266:18-d, II-III to read as follows:

            II.  The commissioner shall issue said certificate upon receiving proper application.  The application shall be accompanied by an additional fee of $105 and the certification shall be in effect for a period of one year.  The certification shall expire upon the sale or transfer of the vehicle.  The certification shall cover a power unit and not more than one trailer.

            III.  Vehicles so certified include the power unit[, which shall be inspected by the department of safety as meeting standard safety conditions required for the safe operation of the vehicle.  The inspection shall be conducted] and trailer.  The vehicle shall be certified upon submission to the department of documentation satisfactory to the department from the manufacturer attesting that the vehicle is capable of safely carrying the additional weight.  Such attestation shall be required upon the first application for certification and a [reinspection] new attestation shall be required at any time when the configuration of the vehicle relative to power unit, axles, springs, or other safety items that could affect the vehicle's ability to qualify for an excess weight certification is altered.  Such [inspection] attestation shall designate the maximum safe gross weight for the vehicles as determined by the components and the summation of the manufacturer's axle design limits for each axle of the vehicle.  The power unit and trailer shall be required at all times to have a current inspection sticker or decal from an official inspection station.

      ­2  New Paragraphs; Weight; Additional Certification.  Amend RSA 266:18-d by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraphs:

            V-a.  Out-of-state carriers operating under apportioned registration and requesting to carry additional weight shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall be registered for the additional weight they are certified to carry in order to be eligible for certification.

            V-b.  If a vehicle is declared out of service for a safety violation or is issued a citation for an axle distance violation, the certification shall be inoperative until the condition has been rectified.

      ­3  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

 

2009-0207s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

      This bill replaces the requirement that excess weight vehicles be inspected by the department of safety with a requirement that the manufacturer attest to the suitability of the vehicle to carry the excess weight.  This bill also makes various changes to the terms and validity of excess weight certifications.

 

 

 

Election Law and Internal Affairs

February 10, 2009

2009-0274s

06/09

 

 

 

Amendment to SB 111

 

 

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

AN ACT     authorizing the governor to appoint a public member to the rail transit authority.

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

      ­1  New Hampshire Rail Transit Authority; Membership.  Amend RSA 238-A:4, I(h) to read as follows:

                  (h)  [Three] Four members appointed by the governor, one of whom resides in the service area of the authority as established in RSA 238-A:5, I, [and] 2 of whom are recognized as experts in railroad matters, and one public member.

      ­2  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect upon its passage.

 

2009-0274s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

      This bill authorizes the governor to appoint a public member to the rail transit authority.

 

Public and Municipal Affairs

February 11, 2009

2009-0294s

06/01

 

 

 

Amendment to SB 121

 

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:

 

      ­2  Membership and Compensation.

            I.  The members of the commission shall be as follows:

                  (a)  One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

                  (b)  Three members of the house of representatives, one from the ways and means committee, one from the local and regulated revenues committee, and one from the municipal and county government committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

                  (c)  Five city councilors, aldermen, or administrative officials who are geographically representative of the state as a whole, nominated by the New Hampshire Municipal Association and appointed by the governor.

                  (d)  Five selectpersons or administrative officials who are geographically representative of the state as a whole, nominated by the New Hampshire Municipal Association and appointed by the governor.

                  (e)  One representative of the New Hampshire Municipal Association, appointed by that organization.

                  (f)  The commissioner of employment security, or designee.

                  (g)  One representative of the NH Tax Collectors’ Association, appointed by the president of that association.

            II.  Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 4 with the following:

 

      ­4  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 senate member.  The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section.  Seven members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.

 

 

Senate Ways and Means

February 10, 2009

2009-0267s

10/09

 

 

 

Amendment to SB 135-FN

 

 

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

AN ACT     increasing snowmobile registration fees, OHRV dealer and rental agency registration fees, agent’s fee for OHRVs and snowmobiles, and the penalty for an unregistered snowmobile.

 

Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following and renumbering the original section 3 to read as  5:

 

      ­3  OHRVs; Dealer Registration; Rental Agency registration; Fees.  Amend RSA 215-A:23, IV and IV-a to read as follows:

            IV.  Dealer registration- [$35] $45.50 for each plate.

                  (a)  The first [$16] $20.80 shall be appropriated to the department of resources and economic development for administration of the bureau's grant-in-aid program pursuant to paragraph VI.

                  (b)  From the balance, [$9.30] $12.09 shall be appropriated to the department of resources and economic development for administration of the bureau for the purposes listed in paragraph VII, and [$9.70] $12.61 shall be appropriated to the department of fish and game for the purposes listed in paragraph VIII.

            IV-a.  Rental agency registration- [$58] $75.40  for each set of decals.

                  (a)  The first [$35] $45.50 shall be appropriated to the department of resources and economic development for administration of the bureau's grant-in-aid program pursuant to paragraph VI.

                  (b)  From the balance, [$11.10] $14.43 shall be appropriated to the department of resources and economic development for administration of the bureau for the purposes listed in paragraph VII, and [$11.90] $15.47 shall be appropriated to the department of fish and game for the purposes listed in paragraph VIII.

      ­4  Uniform Fine Schedule; Fish and Game; OHRV and Snowmobile Violations; Operate Unregistered Snowmobile.  Amend the title XVIII uniform fine schedule for operation of unregistered snowmobile established in 2007, 54:2, line 26 to read as follows:

      26.        215-C:36, II Operate Unregistered Snowmobile         [$120.00] $180.00

 

2009-0267s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

      This bill increases:

 

      I.  The registration fees for snowmobiles.

 

      II. The OHRV dealer registration fee and the OHRV rental agency registration fee.

 

      III.  The agent’s fee for OHRVs and snowmobiles.

 

      IV.  The fine for operation of an unregistered snowmobile.

 

 

Transportation and Interstate Cooperation

February 11, 2009

2009-0325s

09/01

 

 

 

Amendment to SB 137-FN-A

 

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

      ­1  Findings.  The general court finds that allowing private citizens to donate to the fund on a voluntary basis by registering for a pet friendly license plate will raise money to help cover the costs of the companion animal spay and neuter program.

      ­2  New Subdivision; Pet Friendly Number Plates.  Amend RSA 261 by inserting after section 97-f the following new subdivision:

Pet Friendly Number Plates

      261:97-g  Pet Friendly Number Plates.

            I.  The director is hereby authorized to issue special pet friendly number plates, in lieu of other number plates.  The design of these special plates shall be determined as provided in RSA 261:97‑i.  The plates shall retain the “live free or die” logo.  Such plates shall be issued only upon application and upon payment of a $30 fee that shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee and any other number plate fees otherwise required.

            II.  The commissioner is also authorized to issue vanity pet friendly number plates.  The fee for any such vanity pet friendly number plate shall be the fee as provided in RSA 261:97-g, in addition to the fees for vanity plates which are otherwise established by law.  The vanity plate portion of the fee shall be distributed as provided in RSA 261:89 and RSA 263:52.

            III.  Plates shall be renewable on an annual basis for $30 per set.  Of this sum, the department shall retain an amount as is necessary to recover production and administrative costs as approved by the fiscal committee of the general court.  The remaining funds shall be paid to the state treasurer and distributed as provided in RSA 261:97-h.  The cost of replacement number plates and the revenue from replacement number plates shall be distributed in the same manner as revenue derived from initial number plates.

      261:97-h  Use of Funds.  Moneys collected from the fee imposed by RSA 261:97-g shall be deposited annually  in the companion animal neutering fund established in RSA 437-A:4-a.

      261:97-i  New Hampshire Pet Friendly Number Plate Advisory Committee; Duties; Meetings.

            I.  A New Hampshire pet friendly number plate advisory committee is hereby established.  The pet friendly number plate advisory committee shall be composed of the following:

                  (a)  The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food, or designee.

                  (b)  The state veterinarian, or designee.

                  (c)  The commissioner of resources and economic development, or designee.

                  (d)  The commissioner of safety, or designee.

                  (e)  Three house members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

                  (f)  One senator appointed by the president of the senate.

            II.  The first appointed house member shall act as chairperson of the committee.

            III.  The committee shall:

                  (a)  Jointly determine the plate design with final approval by the commissioner of safety.  The commissioner of safety shall establish a numbering system and method of distribution.

                  (b)  Register the design with the secretary of state.  The commissioner of safety, with the approval of the governor and council, shall have the authority to enter into contractual arrangements for the commercial use of the pet friendly number plate design.  Any royalties derived from such contracts shall be deposited into the companion animal neutering fund created under RSA 437‑A:4-a.

                  (c)  Monitor the implementation of the program through an annual evaluation of the contribution to the companion animal neutering fund through purchase of pet friendly number plates each year.

            IV.  The committee shall meet at least annually, but more often if necessary.  The members shall serve without compensation, except that legislative members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate.  The committee chairperson shall appoint a secretary from within the committee to keep a detailed record of all proceedings.

            V.  Any vacant position shall be filled by the appropriate authority.

            VI.  All proceeds from the sale of products using the pet friendly number plate design by an agency authorized to receive proceeds from the companion animal neutering fund may be retained by such agency.

            VII.  It shall be the duty of legislative members of the committee to initiate appropriate legislation to ensure that the purposes and goals of the pet friendly number plate program are being achieved.

      261:97-j  Plate Use.  Plates may be used on passenger motor vehicles and recreation vehicles.

      261:97-k  Report.

            I.  The members representing the department of agriculture, markets, and food, the department of resources and economic development, and the department of safety shall each submit a report to the New Hampshire pet friendly number plate advisory committee chairperson no later than October 1 of each year.  The committee chairperson shall compile the 3 reports as a unified report and submit the unified report to the governor, senate president, and the speaker of the house of representatives no later than December 31 of each year.

            II.  The unified report shall contain:

                  (a)  A report from the department of safety indicating:

                        (1)  The total number of pet friendly number plates sold during the preceding year, including the number of initial plates and the number of renewals.

                        (2)  The gross revenue derived from the sale of pet friendly number plates.

                        (3)  The amount retained by the department of safety to cover administrative costs of the program.

                        (4)  The amount paid to the state treasurer for deposit into the companion animal neutering fund during the preceding fiscal year.

                  (b)  A report from the department of agriculture, markets, and food indicating:

                        (1)  The amount of proceeds received under RSA 261:97-h.

                        (2)  Total funds expended from the companion animal neutering fund.

      ­3  New Paragraph; Acceptance of Funds.  Amend RSA 437-A:4-a by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:

            III.  The commissioner may accept moneys from the sale of pet friendly number license plates under RSA 261:97-g to be deposited in the fund.

      ­4  Application of Receipts.  Amend RSA 6:12, I(b)(59) to read as follows:

                        (59)  Moneys received under RSA 261:97-g, RSA 466:4, I(c), RSA 466:6, III, and RSA 437‑A which shall be credited to the companion animal neutering fund, established in RSA 437-A:4-a.

      ­5  Date for Implementation; Issuance of Pet Friendly Number Plates.  The director of motor vehicles shall begin issuing special pet friendly number plates under RSA 261:97-g if, on or before January 1, 2011, supporters have provided the director with a list of 1,500 names, dated signatures, and current plate numbers of New Hampshire residents who have signed a statement declaring they intend to purchase pet friendly number plates and have paid a subscription fee of $30 for each set of plates and the supporters have provided the director with the sum of these subscription fees totaling $45,000.  The director shall deposit these subscription fees in a dedicated nonlapsing account for the manufacture, production, and distribution of pet friendly number plates.  Upon receipt of these subscription fees, the director shall provide the supporters who have posted the subscription fees with 1,500 credit receipts for them to distribute to the subscribers.  Each credit receipt may be used toward the purchase of one set of pet friendly number plates.

      ­6  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

HEARINGS

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 144-FN, allowing the unemployment compensation trust fund to be charged for benefits paid for certain employee terminations.

9:15 a.m.          SB 170-FN, relative to benefits for unemployed persons who are attempting to establish a business.

9:30 a.m.          SB 89-FN, relative to unemployment overpayments.

                        (Note time change for SB 89-FN)

9:50 a.m.          SB 102-FN, relative to managed care and patient choice.

                        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 180-FN, establishing an accountability system to ensure the opportunity for an adequate education.

10:45 a.m.        SB 161-FN, relative to responsibility for school attendance.

                        (the previous hearing for SB 161-FN was recessed on February 10th)

11:10 a.m.        CACR 11, relating to funding of public education.  Providing that the general court shall define an adequate education and distribute state funds for public education in a manner that alleviates local disparities.

                        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 183-FN, relative to the number of daily journals printed by the house and senate clerks.

8:40 a.m.          SB 155, relative to financial disclosure by legislators.

                        (Note the time change for SB 155)

8:55 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.

                        (Note the time change for SB 148)

9:10 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.

                        (Note the time change for CACR 9)

9:30 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.

                        (Note the time change for CACR 10)

                        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 165-FN, relative to fire alarm installer service certification for licensed electricians.

                        (the previous hearing for SB 165-FN was recessed on February 10th)

2:20 p.m.          SB 160-FN, relative to benefits of dependents of a group II retirement system member who is killed or dies in the performance of duty.

2:50 p.m.          SB 145-FN, relative to service on the retirement system board of trustees for certain board members.

3:20 p.m.          SB 184-FN, relative to establishing the position of administrative director of the division of medical and forensic services in the department of corrections.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

FINANCE, Rooms 210-211, LOB

Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Odell

10:00 a.m.        Governor's Budget Presentation to House and Senate Finance Committees.

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 185-FN, relative to rates and charges for medical services to state prisoners.

Rescheduled      SB 114, relative to the threshold for notification for lead levels and a window replacement program.

                        (SB 114 has been rescheduled for March 17th)

                        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 103-FN, relative to prohibited sales of alcoholic beverages.

2:30 p.m.          SB 174-FN, relative to state recoveries of public assistance caused by fraud.

2:45 p.m.          SB 175-FN, increasing the fee for investigating the annulment of a criminal record.

3:00 p.m.          SB 176-FN, establishing an application fee for probationers and parolees who apply to be supervised in another state.

3:15 p.m.          SB 177-FN-L, relative to the cost of lodging of persons sentenced to a county correctional facility.

Rescheduled      SB 43, relative to including a parent's residence in the parenting plan.

                        (SB 43 has been rescheduled for March 17th)

Rescheduled      SB 88, relative to recommendations of marital masters.

                        (SB 88 has been rescheduled for March 17th)

                        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

11:00 a.m.        SB 182-FN-A, establishing a job creation credit against the business profits tax and the business enterprise tax for businesses manufacturing energy efficient products.

11:15 a.m.        SB 181-FN-A, relative to the liquor commission and alcoholic beverages.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009

JOINT SENATE FINANCE AND WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEES

10:30 a.m.        Room 100, SH                                       Presentation on the status of the                                                                                               unemployment fund by Commissioner                                                                                       Richard Brothers.

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 166-FN, relative to mineral extraction, mining, and reclamation in New Hampshire.

9:00 a.m.          SB 159-FN, relative to broadband technology planning and development.

9:30 a.m.          SB 168-FN, establishing the Coastal Watershed Alliance.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB

Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Denley

1:00 p.m.          SB 134-FN, relative to the comprehensive shoreland protection act.

1:40 p.m.          SB 139-FN, establishing a moratorium on the shoreline protection act and establishing a commission to study revision of the shoreland protection act.

2:00 p.m.          SB 73-FN, requiring state departments to reduce energy consumption and to make an annual report on their energy consumption reduction efforts.

2:15 p.m.          SB 164-FN-A, relative to the expansion and funding of northern New Hampshire's electrical transmission system, and establishing the northern New Hampshire electrical transmission system improvement fund.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes

8:30 a.m.          SB 86, relative to the minimum period of service for eligibility for the veterans' property tax credit.

                        (the previous hearing for SB 86 was recessed on January 29th)

8:40 a.m.          SB 187, relative to the administrative changes to the Nashua public works retirement system.

                        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 186, relative to the establishment of a statewide transportation policy and a transportation advisory commission.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 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 147-FN, relative to the data collection practices of health care providers and relative to the development of a comprehensive uninsured health care database.

8:45 a.m.          SB 167-FN, relative to employee leasing companies.

9:15 a.m.          SB 100-FN, relative to home improvement contracts.

9:30 a.m.          SB 99-FN-L, authorizing licensed new and used vehicle dealers to act as agents of the division of motor vehicles in the issuance of vehicle titles and registrations.

9:45 a.m.          SB 138-FN, relative to insurance coverage for telemedicine services.

                        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 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

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 146-FN-A, relative to liquor profits deposited into the alcohol abuse prevention and treatment fund.

                        (the previous hearing for SB 146-FN-A was recessed on February 10th)

10:20 a.m.        SB 169-FN, relative to games of chance and establishing a gaming oversight authority and video lottery gaming.

10:21 a.m.        SB 179-FN-A-L, providing for the recovery of horse racing, and expanding gaming operations in the north country and at pari-mutuel locations.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009

COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB

Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge

1:30 p.m.          EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH

Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Gilmour, Sen. Downing, Sen. Denley

1:00 p.m.          EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

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.

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 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.

2:45 p.m.          SB 43, relative to including a parent's residence in the parenting plan.

3:00 p.m.          SB 88, relative to recommendations of marital masters.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

MEETINGS

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

                                    50 Fruit Street, Room 103

                                    Concord, NH

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009

JOINT LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 17-N:1)

3:30 p.m.                      Room 212, LOB                         Organizational Meeting and Regular                                                                  Business

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009

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, Room 312

                                    Concord, NH

 

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Berlin, NH 12598B, Phase 2/Alternative 4E of the NH Route 110 Reconstruction Project)

6:30 p.m.                      Berlin City Hall Auditorium                  Public Informational Meeting

                                    168 Main Street

                                    Berlin, NH

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009

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

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

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

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

                                    Concord, NH

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

                                    Concord, NH

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009

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

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

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

                                    Readiness Center

                                    Regional Drive

                                    Concord, NH

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

                                    Concord, NH

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

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

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 Record Management Building

                                    71 South Fruit Street

                                    Concord, NH

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 188-E:21)

3:00 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Organizational 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

                                    14 Dixon Avenue

                                    Concord, NH

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

                                    Concord, NH

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

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

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009

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

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

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

                                    Concord, NH

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

1:00 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                         Complaint Hearing

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009

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

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009

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

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

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009

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

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009

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

2:00 p.m.                      Room 304, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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FISCAL NOTE ADDITIONS AND UPDATES HAVE BEEN AMENDED TO THE BILLS ON THE WEB SITE AND ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR THE FOLLOWING 2009 BILLS:

SENATE BILLS: 106, 163.

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NOTICES

Senate committee hearings will not be held on Town Meeting Day, Tuesday, March 10th, 2009.  Committee chairs have the option to reschedule their Tuesday hearings to Monday, March 9th at their regularly scheduled hearing times.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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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 New Hampshire.  Events are being scheduled for the months of February and March.  Please watch for invitations in the mail.

Senator Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader

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Legislators, staff and all New Hampshire citizens are invited to five community forums on the subject of the Ten Year Mental Health plan and the behavioral health delivery system in New Hampshire. These forums, funded by the Endowment for Health, are co-sponsored by the NH Community Behavioral Health Association (NHCBHA), the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the NH Mental Health Council. Dates and locations are:

          Friday, February 13th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Cheshire Medical Center, 580 Court     Street, Keene

          Saturday, February 14th, 10:00 a.m.- 12 p.m. at the Manchester Health Department,             1528 Elm Street, Manchester

Please RSVP to cbha@dupontgroup.com

Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati

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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 New Hampshire’s Children on Tuesday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 206 at the Legislative Office Building.  Media has also been invited.  Each year, a consensus of nearly 100 NH CAN partner organizations and advisors develop a collective set of priorities which recommend legislative and governmental action to ensure that our children, families, communities and state have every opportunity to thrive.

Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009

FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY

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 107 Storrs Street, Concord, New Hampshire.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Thursday, February 19 - 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 Clark

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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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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009

All members of the New Hampshire Legislature are cordially invited to attend a legislative breakfast with the New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Association (NHWPCA). A delicious breakfast will be served and will bring together wastewater professionals and state legislators to provide an informative setting for learning about wastewater challenges facing NH communities. The focus this year will be on the aging WWTF infrastructure and funding needs, and biosolids and septage issues. The event will take place at The Holiday Inn, Main Street, Concord from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 4, 2009.  Space is limited.  Please RSVP by Friday, February 27, 2009, to nhwpca@yahoo.com or telephone 603-474-2484.

Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader

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FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center and the Board of Trustees of Touch the Future, Inc., invite all members of the Legislature to attend the Phase One Opening Ceremony of New England’s premier air and space science center Friday, March 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.  Guest of Honor is John H. Lynch, Governor of New Hampshire.  Special Guests: Dr. Joyce Winterton, NASA Assistant Director for Education; Grace Corrigan, Christa McAuliffe’s mother; and Betsey Neslin, Alan Shepard’s niece. The Discovery Center is located at Two Institute Drive, Concord, 271-7827.  From North or South: I-93 to exit 15E (393 & 4 East). Take exit 1 off 393 and follow signs through NHTI campus.

Senator Harold W. Janeway

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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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THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009

All legislators and staff are invited to the 8th Annual NH Capital St. Patrick's Day Breakfast & Roast with Governor John Lynch and the legislative leadership to benefit Children's Hospital at Dartmouth on Thursday, March 12 at the Courtyard Marriott-Grappone Center in Concord at 7:00 a.m. To obtain your complimentary ticket, please RSVP james.demers@thedemersgroup.com by March 7.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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SENATE SCHEDULE

Monday, February 16, 2009                               Presidents' Day (State Holiday).

 

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 Holiday).

 

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 Holiday).

 

Monday, September 7, 2009                               Labor Day (State Holiday).

 

Wednesday, November 11, 2009             Veterans Day (State Holiday).

 

Thursday, November 26, 2009                           Thanksgiving Day (State Holiday).

 

Friday, November 27, 2009                               Day after Thanksgiving (State Holiday).

 

Friday, December 25, 2009                                Christmas Day (State Holiday).

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VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - FEBRUARY & MARCH

State House Visitation Schedule February & March 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 & March 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 Visitor Center. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

 

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

 

Feb. 17

9:00

The Well SchoolPeterborough

15/4

Feb. 17

10:00

Stratham Memorial School

40/4

Feb. 17

1:00

Rivier College – Social Welfare Policy

15/College

Feb. 18

9:30

St. Benedict AcademyManchester

16/4

Feb. 18

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

New Searles Elementary SchoolNashua

55/4

Feb. 19

9:00

Walker SchoolConcord

20/4

Feb. 19

10:00

Wheelock SchoolKeene

21/4

Feb. 19

10:00

Mt. Zion Christian SchoolManchester

14/4

Feb. 19

11:45

Rivier CollegeSchool of Nursing

20/College

Feb. 19

1:00

Dover Area Senior Center

15/Adult

Feb. 20

10:00

Windham Elementary School

115/4

Feb. 23

2:00

Candia Troop 120 – Boy Scouts

10

Feb. 25

9:30

UNH – Social Work Undergraduates

47/College

Feb. 25

11:00

Wakefield Home School Group

40

Mar. 2

10:15

Pelham Elementary School

50/4

Mar. 3

9:00

Broken Ground Elementary SchoolConcord

40/4

Mar. 3

10:00/11:15

SH/HM

East Derry Memorial School

86/4

Mar. 4

9:00

Broken Ground Elementary School

Concord

40/4

Mar. 4

10:30/12:00

SH/HM

Heron Pond Elementary SchoolMilford

75/4

Mar. 4

1:30

Kimball SchoolConcord

24/4

Mar. 5

9:00

Broken Ground Elementary School

Concord

40/4

Mar. 5

1:00

Kearsarge High School

20/Adult

Mar. 5

1:30

Kimball SchoolConcord

24/4

Mar. 6

9:30/10:30

SH/SC

Lincoln Street SchoolExeter

80/4

Mar. 6

11:30

St. Joseph’s School – Keene

7/4

Mar. 6

1:30

Kimball SchoolConcord

24/4

Mar. 9

10:15

Pelham Elementary School

50/4

Mar. 9

2:00

Sacred Heart Church Home School Group-Concord

30

Mar. 10

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Horne Street SchoolDover

80/4

Mar 11

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Marston Elementary SchoolHampton

65/4

Mar. 11

1:00

Concord Leadership

28/Adult

Mar. 12

10:00/11:15

SH/HM

Derry Village School

80/4

Mar. 13

9:30/11:00

SH/SC

Symonds SchoolKeene

60/4

Mar. 13

10:30

Moultonborough Central School

50/4

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