February 26, 2009
No. 13
STATE OF
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161st
Session of the
Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS, AMENDMENTS,
HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND
NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M.
LAID ON THE TABLE
SB 34, providing that registers of probate be present at the probate office in accordance with personnel rules established by the supreme court. 2/18/09, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 5, pg. TBA
SB 137-FN-A, establishing
a special motor vehicle license plate and associated fees to support the
REPORTS
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SB 89-FN, relative to unemployment overpayments.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 144-FN, allowing the unemployment compensation trust fund to be charged for benefits paid for certain employee terminations.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
SB 170-FN, relative to benefits for unemployed persons who are attempting to establish a business.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
EDUCATION
SB 26, relative
to degree granting authority for
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SB 161-FN, relative to responsibility for school attendance.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS
SB 41, relative to campaign activities at polling places.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
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.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
SB 183-FN, relative to the number of daily journals printed by the house and senate clerks.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 159-FN, relative to broadband technology planning and development.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 14, relative to the governing boards of allied health professionals.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 81, relative to urology patients.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-0.
Senator Carson for the committee.
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.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
SB 165-FN, relative to fire alarm installer service certification for licensed electricians.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 184-FN, relative to establishing the position of administrative director of the division of medical and forensic services in the department of corrections.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SB 23, relative to food allergy awareness in restaurants and other food service establishments.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SB 63-FN, relative to ensuring consumer access to care upon the termination of a participating provider.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-1.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 171-FN, relative to competency evaluations.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
SB 185-FN, relative to rates and charges for medical services to state prisoners.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
JUDICIARY
SB 31-FN, establishing the Candia District Court and the Manchester District Court as judicial branch family division sites.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
SB 174-FN, relative to state recoveries of public assistance caused by fraud.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
SB 176-FN, establishing an application fee for probationers and parolees who apply to be supervised in another state.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Roberge for the committee.
SB 177-FN-L, relative to the cost of lodging of persons sentenced to a county correctional facility.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 29, relative to review of developments of regional impact.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 75-L, changing the formula for distribution of highway funds in the Woodsville fire district.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
SB 86, relative to the minimum period of service for eligibility for the veterans' property tax credit.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
SB 93, extending the exemption from subsequent local land use regulation where substantial development has begun on an approved plan.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 110, authorizing appointment of town clerks.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 2-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 136-FN, relative to the motor vehicle registration fee supporting a municipal and transportation improvement fund.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-2.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
SB 69-FN, eliminating the financial ceiling on design build contracting for transportation projects.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 104-FN-A, relative to driveway construction permit fees.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 18, 2009
2009-0401s
10/04
Amendment to SB 14
Amend the bill by replacing sections 1 and 2 with the following:
1 Allied Health Professionals; Governing Boards; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 328-F:11, I(b) to read as follows:
(b) The
eligibility requirements for license renewal, including any continuing
competency requirements [and], any requirements for education,
clinical experience, and training, and any waivers of eligibility
requirements based on engagement in active duty service in the armed forces for
a period of 90 consecutive days or more.
2 Allied Health Professionals; License Renewals. Amend RSA 328-F:19, II to read as follows:
II. Each governing
board shall renew the licenses of applicants who meet the eligibility
requirements and complete the application procedure. Each governing board shall have the
authority to establish by rule adopted under RSA 541-A waivers of the
eligibility requirements for renewal for reasons of engagement in active duty
service in the armed forces for a period of 90 consecutive days or more.
2009-0401s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill allows the governing boards of allied health professionals to adopt rules for waivers for license renewals for active duty military service.
Public and Municipal Affairs
February 19, 2009
2009-0422s
03/09
Amendment to SB 29
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Review of Applications for Development; Regional Impact; Guidelines. Amend RSA 36:56 to read as follows:
36:56 Review Required.
I. A local land use board, as defined in RSA 672:7, upon receipt of an application for development, shall review it promptly and determine whether or not the development, if approved, reasonably could be construed as having the potential for regional impact. Doubt concerning regional impact shall be resolved in a determination that the development has a potential regional impact.
II.
Each regional planning commission may, with public participation,
develop guidelines to assist the local land use boards in its planning region
in their determinations whether or not a development has a potential regional
impact. The regional planning commission
may update the guidelines every 5 years and provide them to all municipalities
in the planning region.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2009-0422s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill authorizes regional planning commissions to develop guidelines to assist local land use boards in determining whether a development has potential for regional impact.
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
February 20, 2009
2009-0440s
06/03
Amendment to SB 69-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to design build contracting for transportation projects.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 State Transportation Projects. Amend RSA 228:4, I(c) to read as follows:
(c) Statewide
transportation improvement program projects with a cost not to exceed [$5,000,000]
$25,000,000 may be developed and constructed utilizing the design build
concept based on a request for proposal[,].
Such projects may be developed and constructed provided that
selection is based on an objective standard and measurable criteria for
evaluation of the proposals. [The
commissioner shall report the results of any statewide transportation improvement
program project using the design build concept to the capital budget overview
committee within 90 days after the completion of the project.]
2 New Subparagraph; State Transportation Projects. Amend RSA 228:4, I by inserting after subparagraph (c) the following new subparagraph:
(d) Statewide transportation improvement program projects with a cost in excess of $25,000,000 may be developed and constructed utilizing the design build concept based on a request for proposal provided that the department first demonstrates that using the design build concept for the project in question benefits the state more than using conventional contracting methods. The department shall hold a publicly noticed hearing to take comment on its proposal to use the design build concept for a particular project. Such notice shall be provided at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. The department shall allow for a 30-day public comment period before submitting its proposal to the governor and executive council for formal approval. The commissioner shall report the results of any statewide transportation improvement program project using the design build concept to the capital budget overview committee within 90 days after the completion of the project.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2009-0440s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Increases the cost limit for transportation projects that are excluded from the competitive bidding requirement because they utilize the design build concept.
II. Permits the use of design build contracting for certain transportation projects that exceed the cost limit.
This bill is a request of the department of transportation.
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
February 18, 2009
2009-0389s
08/09
Amendment to SB 89-FN
Amend RSA 282-A:75, III as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
III. Benefits are
paid to a claimant [solely through error or inadvertence of the commissioner
or his authorized representative] as provided in RSA 282-A:165, II.
Public and Municipal Affairs
February 19, 2009
2009-0428s
10/04
Amendment to SB 93
Amend RSA 674:39 as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
674:39 [Four] Six-Year
Exemption.
I. Every
subdivision plat approved by the planning board and properly recorded in the
registry of deeds and every site plan approved by the planning board and
properly recorded in the registry of deeds, if recording of site plans is
required by the planning board or by local regulation, shall be exempt from all
subsequent changes in subdivision regulations, site plan review regulations,
impact fee ordinances, and zoning ordinances adopted by any city, town, or
county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places,
except those regulations and ordinances which expressly protect public health
standards, such as water quality and sewage treatment requirements, for a
period of [4] 6 years
after the date of approval; provided that:
(a) Active and substantial development or building has begun on the site by the owner or the owner’s successor in interest in accordance with the approved subdivision plat within 12 months after the date of approval, or in accordance with the terms of the approval, and, if a bond or other security to cover the costs of roads, drains, or sewers is required in connection with such approval, such bond or other security is posted with the city, town, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places, at the time of commencement of such development;
(b) Development remains in full compliance with the public health regulations and ordinances specified in this section; and
(c) At the time of approval and recording, the subdivision plat or site plan conforms to the subdivision regulations, site plan review regulations, and zoning ordinances then in effect at the location of such subdivision plat or site plan.
II. Once substantial completion of the improvements as shown on the subdivision plat or site plan has occurred in compliance with the approved subdivision plat or site plan or the terms of said approval or unless otherwise stipulated by the planning board, the rights of the owner or the owner’s successor in interest shall vest and no subsequent changes in subdivision regulations, site plan regulations, or zoning ordinances, except impact fees adopted pursuant to RSA 674:21 and 675:2-4, shall operate to affect such improvements.
III. The planning board may, as part of its subdivision and site plan regulations or as a condition of subdivision plat or site plan approval, specify the threshold levels of work that shall constitute the following terms, with due regard to the scope and details of a particular project:
(a) “Substantial completion of the improvements as shown on the subdivision plat or site plan,” for purposes of fulfilling paragraph II; and
(b) “Active and substantial development or building,” for the purposes of fulfilling paragraph I.
IV. Failure of a
planning board to specify by regulation or as a condition of subdivision plat
or site plan approval what shall constitute “active and substantial development
or building” shall entitle the subdivision plat or site plan approved by the
planning board to the [4] 6-year exemption described in
paragraph I. The planning board may, for
good cause, extend the 12-month period set forth in paragraph I(a).
2009-0428s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill increases the time period for a property to be exempt from subsequent planning board regulation from 4 to 6 years from the date of approval of a subdivision plat or site plan.
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
February 17, 2009
2009-0384s
08/09
Amendment to SB 144-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Unemployment Benefit Eligibility. Amend RSA 282-A:32, I(a)(3) to read as follows:
(3) The leaving of employment was necessary to protect the individual from domestic abuse, as defined in RSA 173-B:1 and in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner, and the individual made all reasonable efforts to preserve the employment, and in addition:
(A) The individual relocated to escape the abuse; or
(B) The individual, due to changed circumstances, is able to return to the individual's employment, but the employer is unable to return the individual to the individual's job, or to comparable work, due solely to:
(i) A reduction in work force; or
(ii) Other economic conditions, and the individual did all things that a reasonably prudent person would have done to continue the employer-employee relationship or the possibility of reemployment during the period the individual was unable to work due to the domestic abuse; or
(4) The individual terminates employment because
he or she has become unable to perform some or all of his or her job duties due
to an illness or injury that is not work-related or due to pregnancy. Nothing in this section shall relieve an
employer of the duty to provide reasonable accommodation as that term is
defined by state or federal law.
2 Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund. RSA 282-A:75 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
282-A:75 Fund Chargeable. In assigning the charges for benefits to the account of the most recent employer under this subdivision, no benefits shall be charged to the account of an individual employer but shall be charged by the commissioner against the fund where:
I. Benefits are paid and are not chargeable against any employer's account in accordance with the provisions of RSA 282-A:42 and RSA 282-A:44-52;
II. Benefits are paid to a claimant solely through error or inadvertence of the commissioner or his or her authorized representative as provided in RSA 282-A:165;
III. Benefits are paid to an individual by reason of RSA 282-A:31, III,
IV. Benefits are paid to an individual by reason of RSA 282-A:32, I(a)(3); or
V. Benefits are paid to an individual by reason of RSA 282-A:32, I(a)(4).
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Energy, Environment and Economic Development
February 19, 2009
2009-0426s
05/04
Amendment to SB 159-FN
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following and renumbering the original section 3 to read as 4:
3 Director of Broadband Technology Planning and Development; Funding for Position. Funding for the position of director of broadband technology planning and development established in section 2 of this act shall be contingent upon the receipt of grants or federal funds for such purpose, including but not limited to funds received pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1, 111th Cong. (2009).
2009-0426s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes the position of director of broadband
technology planning and development in the department of resources and economic
development. The director’s duties
include the development of a comprehensive broadband plan for the state of
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 18, 2009
2009-0400s
10/04
Amendment to SB 165-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to fire equipment service certification.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 State Fire Marshal; Fire Equipment Service Certification. Amend RSA 153:5-a to read as follows:
153:5-a Fire Equipment
Service Certification. The commissioner
of safety, in consultation with the advisory committee established in RSA
153:5-b, shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, for the voluntary
certification of persons engaged in the inspection, installation, and servicing
of portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems, fire
sprinkler systems, and fire alarm [and detection] systems in this
state. Such rules may include the
issuance of various types and classes of certificates, and a fee not to exceed
$200 for such issuance, for an individual or firm engaged in the installation
or servicing of such extinguishing and [detection] fire alarm systems. Fees shall be deposited in the fire standards
and training and emergency medical services fund, established in RSA
21-P:12-d. Applicants for certification
shall provide proof of certification by a national organization recognized by
the commissioner and provide proof of insurance.
2 Advisory Committee. Amend the section heading and introductory paragraph of RSA 153:5-b to read as follows:
153:5-b Advisory
Committee on Portable Fire Extinguisher and Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems,
Fire Sprinkler Systems, and Fire Alarm [and Detection] Systems. The commissioner of safety shall establish a
committee to advise and assist the commissioner on the rulemaking requirements
and implementation of the voluntary certification of persons engaged in the
inspection, installation, and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and
fixed fire extinguishing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and fire alarm [and
detection] systems in this state provided for in RSA 153:5-a. The commissioner shall appoint the members of
the advisory committee and alternates for each appointee,
with the state fire marshal serving as an ex officio member, as follows:
3 Advisory Committee Membership. Amend RSA 153:5-b, X to read as follows:
X. One member [of]
nominated
by the state electricians’ board.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2009.
2009-0400s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill clarifies the regulation of installers and servicers of fire alarm systems by the department of safety.
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
February 18, 2009
2009-0383s
08/09
Amendment to SB 170-FN
Amend RSA 282-A:31-b, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. There shall be in the department of employment security, a self-employment assistance program. Participants in the self-employment assistance program shall receive an allowance in lieu of regular benefits so long as participants meet the conditions established by this subdivision.
Health and Human Services
February 17, 2009
2009-0382s
01/09
Amendment to SB 171-FN
Amend RSA 135:17, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. When a person
is charged or indicted for any offense, or is bound over by any district or
municipal court to await the action of the grand jury, the district or superior
court before which he or she is to be tried, if a plea of insanity is made in
court, or said court is notified by either party that there is a question as to
the competency or sanity of the person, may make such order for a pre-trial [psychiatric]
examination of such person by a qualified psychiatrist or
psychologist on the staff of any public institution or by a private qualified
psychiatrist or psychologist as the circumstances
of the case may require, which order may include, though without limitation,
examination at the secure psychiatric unit on an out-patient basis, the
utilization of local mental health clinics on an in- or out-patient basis, or
the examination of such person, should he or she be incarcerated for any
reason, at his or her place of detention by qualified psychiatrists or
psychologists assigned to a
state or local mental health facility.
Such pre-trial examination shall be completed within 60 days after the
date of the order for such examination, unless either party requests an
extension of this period.
Amend RSA 135:17-A, III as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
III. Except for good cause shown, a further hearing to determine the defendant’s competency shall be held no later than 12 months after the order committing the defendant for treatment. The hearing may be held earlier if the court is notified that the defendant has been restored to competency, or that there is no longer a reasonable likelihood of such restoration. Prior to the scheduled hearing, the qualified psychiatrist or psychologist who conducted the initial competency evaluation shall conduct a further evaluation pursuant to RSA 135:17, and furnish a copy of the report of such evaluation to the court and the parties. If that qualified psychiatrist or psychologist is unavailable or unable to conduct such further evaluation, the court may order that the evaluation be conducted by another qualified psychiatrist or psychologist other than the treating qualified psychiatrist or psychologist.
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following and renumbering the original section 3 to read as 5:
3 New Paragraph; Board of Medicine; Rulemaking Added. Amend RSA 329:9 by inserting after paragraph XV-a the following new paragraph:
XV-b. The qualifications necessary for psychiatrists to perform competency evaluations under RSA 135:17.
4 New Paragraph; Board of Mental Health Practice; Rulemaking Added. Amend RSA 330-A:10 by inserting after paragraph XXIII the following new paragraph:
XXIV. The qualifications necessary for psychologists to perform competency evaluations under RSA 135:17.
2009-0382s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill permits psychologists to conduct competency evaluations when a plea of insanity is made in court. Current law only allows such examinations to be conducted by psychiatrists.
HEARINGS
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
EDUCATION, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Kelly (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
10:15 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.
(the
previous hearing for CACR 11 was recessed on February 17th)
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
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Cilley (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. DeVries,
Sen. Downing, Sen. Carson
2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
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
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 130, prohibiting the advertising and conducting of certain live musical performances or productions.
2:15 p.m. SB 151, relative to quorum requirements for public bodies for which a quorum is not expressly declared.
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)
10:30 a.m. SB 181-FN-A, relative to the liquor commission and alcoholic beverages.
(the
previous hearing for SB 181-FN-A was recessed on February 17TH)
(Note
time change for SB 181-FN-A)
11:00 a.m. SB 169-FN, relative to games of chance and establishing a gaming oversight authority and video lottery gaming.
(Note time change for SB 169-FN)
11:01 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.
(Note time change for SB 179-FN-A-L)
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
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 73-FN, requiring state departments to reduce energy consumption and to make an annual report on their energy consumption reduction efforts.
(the previous hearing for SB 73-FN was recessed on February 19th)
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON
PENDING LEGISLATION
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
8:30 a.m. SB 187, relative to the administrative
changes to the
(the
previous hearing for SB 187 was recessed on February 19th)
8:45 a.m. SB 192-FN-L, relative to fines for housing code violations.
Rescheduled SB 128, allowing municipalities to grant a property tax credit for low income persons owning residential property.
(SB128 has been rescheduled for March 12th)
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. 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
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
8:30 a.m. SB 128, allowing municipalities to grant a property tax credit for low income persons owning residential property.
8:45 a.m. SB 189, relative to decisions of local land use boards.
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.
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 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. Dr. Fox Memorial Chapel Regular Meeting
105 Pleasant Street
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
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2009
LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)
3:00 p.m. UNH Public Forum
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
JOINT COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (RSA 273-A:9,V)
Cancelled Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
2:00 p.m. Public Utilities Commission Outreach & Coordination Work
21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10 Group
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
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
2:00 p.m. NH Charitable Foundation Financing Work Group
37 Pleasant Street
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
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
8:30 a.m. Room 304, LOB Public Sector Work Group
2:00 p.m. Energy & Planning Office Workforce Development & Technical
4 Chenell Drive Advisory Work Group
LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)
3:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
COMPREHENSIVE CANCER PLAN OVERSIGHT BOARD (RSA 126-A:65)
2:00 p.m. The Foundation for Regular Meeting
Healthy Communities
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2009
LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)
1:00 p.m. NH Technical Institute Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009
COUNCIL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P:1)
9:30 a.m. Room 207, 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
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
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
OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3)
9:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4)
10:00 a.m. CDFA Board Room Regular Meeting
STATE PARK SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 216-A:3-k)
11:00 a.m. NH Charitable Foundation Regular Meeting
37 Pleasant Street
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH 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
INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL (RSA 651-E)
1:30 p.m. Administrative Office of the Court Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, march 19, 2009
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Hooksett, 12537A, Reconstruction and widening of US 3/NH 28 with drainage improvements)
7:00 p.m.
friday, march 20, 2009
FISCAL COMMITTEE (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Room 201-203, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009
COMMISSION TO STUDY AIR QUALITY ISSUES IN PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS (HB 1171, Chapter 242:1, Laws 2008)
10:00 a.m. Department of Education Regular Meeting
101 Pleasant Street
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2)
10:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009
NH DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (
7:00 p.m.
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
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
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Continued Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2009
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY (HB 1422, Chapter 219:1, Laws of 2008)
3:15 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2009
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular 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
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Special Hearing in the Matter of Marie Dubreuil
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
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Public Comment Hearing - Procedural Revisions to Guardian Ad Litem Rules
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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: 25,
103, 106, 163, 167, 174, 176, 179, 182, 185.
HOUSE BILLS: 30, 56, 216, 223.
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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
Senator Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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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,
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009
The members of the NH Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-NH) cordially invite all Senators and staff to a reception at the Barley House on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Look forward to seeing you there.
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009
All legislators and staff are invited to a luncheon
featuring the release of "Community Needs, Community Benefits:
Hospitals and Health Systems in
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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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
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
Sylvia B. Larsen,
Senate President
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TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009
Bobby Stephens' 31st St. Patrick's Day Celebration to
benefit NHJAG and his fund for education. Tuesday, March 17th at the Executive
Court Banquet Facility in
Senator Lou D'Allesandro
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009
Senator Amanda Merrill
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SENATE SCHEDULE
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 - MARCH
State House Visitation Schedule 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 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 change. Please contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information. Legislators planning to meet with students should notify the Visitors' Center. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.
Virginia J. Drew. Director Caitlin A. Daniuk, Public Information Administrator
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Mar.
2 |
10:15 |
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50/4 |
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Mar.
3 |
9:00 |
Broken
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40/4 |
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Mar.
3 |
10:00/11:15 SH/HM |
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86/4 |
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Mar.
4 |
9:00 |
Broken
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40/4 |
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Mar.
4 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
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75/4 |
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Mar.
4 |
1:15 |
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24/4 |
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Mar.
5 |
9:00 |
Broken
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40/4 |
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Mar.
5 |
10:00 |
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115/4 |
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Mar.
5 |
1:15 |
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24/4 |
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Mar.
6 |
8:00 |
WACNH-Visitors
from |
6 |
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Mar.
6 |
9:30/10:30 SH/SC |
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80/4 |
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Mar.
6 |
11:30 |
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7/4 |
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6 |
1:15 |
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24/4 |
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Mar.
9 |
10:15 |
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50/4 |
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Mar.
9 |
2:00 |
Sacred
Heart Church Home School Group- |
30 |
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Mar.
10 |
8:45 |
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10/HS |
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Mar.
10 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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80/4 |
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Mar.
11 |
9:30 |
Village
Coop Home School-Goffstown |
16/4 |
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Mar
11 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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65/4 |
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Mar.
11 |
1:00 |
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28/Adult |
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12 |
10:00/11:15 SH/HM |
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80/4 |
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13 |
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60/4 |
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Mar.
13 |
10:30 |
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50/4 |
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Mar.
13 |
1:30 |
Taylor
Community |
22/Adult |
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Mar.
13 |
2:15 |
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15/Adult |
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Mar.
16 |
9:00 |
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40/4 |
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Mar.
16 |
10:15 |
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50/4 |
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Mar.
17 |
9:00 |
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40/4 |
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Mar.
17 |
10:00 |
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17 |
11:00/12:30 |
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9:00 |
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10:00 |
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1:00 |
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10:00 |
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19 |
10:30 |
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12 |
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19 |
11:30 |
New |
28/4 |
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Mar.
19 |
1:15 |
Vesta
Roy Group |
10/Adults |
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Mar.
20 |
9:30/11:00 SH/SC |
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60/4 |
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Mar.
20 |
10:30 |
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30/4 |
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Mar.
23 |
10:15 |
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50/4 |
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Mar.
23 |
11:30 |
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45/4 |
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Mar.
24 |
9:00 |
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46/4 |
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24 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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86/4 |
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Mar.
25 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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25 |
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Crotched
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27 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM/SC |
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12/4 |
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1:00 |
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Manse |
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Mar.
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9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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