March 19, 2009
No. 16
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 25, 2009 AT 9:30 A.M.
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN JOINT CONVENTION WITH THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 AT 10:00 A.M. FOR THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY ADDRESS
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. 58
SB 63-FN, relative to ensuring consumer access to care upon the termination of a participating provider. 3/4/09, pending motion OTP, Health and Human Services, SJ 6, pg. 75
SB 136-FN, relative to the motor vehicle registration fee supporting a municipal and transportation improvement fund. 3/4/09, pending motion ITL, Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 6, pg. 79
SB 137-FN-A, establishing
a special motor vehicle license plate and associated fees to support the
SB 164-FN-A, relative
to the expansion and funding of northern
SB 167-FN, relative to employee leasing companies. 3/11/09, pending motion OTP, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, SJ 7, pg. TBA
SB 169-FN, relative to games of chance and establishing a gaming oversight authority and video lottery gaming. 3/11/09, pending motion ITL, Ways & Means, SJ 7, pg. TBA
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. 3/11/09, pending motion OTP, Ways & Means, SJ 7, pg. TBA
SPECIAL ORDER
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS
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.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-1.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
REPORTS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 98, establishing a commission to study state regulations governing installation of boilers, pressure vessels, and related high performance HVAC equipment.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 108, establishing a committee to study the imposition of assessments to retirement system employers for excess benefits paid to retirees.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Carson for the committee.
SB 200-FN, relative to retirement system death benefits for members who die while performing military service.
Ought to Pass, Vote 2-0.
Senator Carson for the committee.
HB 223-FN-L, (New Title) changing the effective date for the implementation of the retirement system employer assessments for excess benefits.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
FINANCE
SB 82-FN, eliminating fees for plates and registration for certain veterans.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 146-FN-A, relative to liquor profits deposited into the alcohol abuse prevention and treatment fund.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Odell for the committee.
SB 180-FN, (New Title) establishing an accountability system to ensure the opportunity for an adequate education and repealing the legislative committee on costing an adequate education.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator D'Allesandro 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.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0.
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
SB 191-FN-A, increasing the differential pay for certain employees of the Glencliff home.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SB 112, establishing a commission to study facility-based treatment programs for certain adults with developmental disabilities.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Gilmour for the committee.
SB 114, relative to the threshold for notification for lead levels and a window replacement program.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-1.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
JUDICIARY
SB 130, prohibiting the advertising and conducting of certain live musical performances or productions.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 192-FN-L, relative to fines for housing code violations.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
SB 197, decreasing the quorum for the right-to-know oversight commission.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
WAYS AND MEANS
SB 83, establishing a committee to study net loss carry forward provisions under the business taxes.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Janeway for the committee.
SPECIAL-ORDERED AMENDMENTS
Election Law and Veterans’ Affairs
March 9, 2009
2009-0702s
06/09
Amendment to CACR 9
Amend the resolution by replacing paragraph I with the following:
I. That article 42 of the second part of the constitution be amended to read as follows:
[Art.]
42. [Election of Governor, Return of
Votes; Electors; If No Choice, Legislature to Elect One of [Two] 2 Highest Candidates; Qualifications for Governor.] [The] Beginning with the term of the
governor who succeeds the 80th governor of the state of New
Hampshire, the governor shall be [chosen biennially] elected
every 4 years in the month of November; and the votes for governor
shall be received, sorted, counted, certified and returned, in the same manner
as the votes for senators[; and]. The secretary shall [lay the same before]
present
the results to the senate and house of representatives[,] on the
first Wednesday following the first Tuesday of January to be examined
by them [examined, and]. In case of an election by a plurality of votes
[through] throughout the state, the [choice shall be by them declared
and published] general court shall declare and publish the name of the winner. [And] The qualifications of electors
of the governor shall be the same as those for senators; and if no person shall
have a plurality of votes, the senate and house of representatives shall, by
joint ballot, elect one of the [two] 2 persons, having the highest
number of votes, who shall be declared governor. [And] No person shall be eligible [to]
for
this office, unless at the time of [his] the election, [he]
such
person shall have been an inhabitant of this state for 7 years next
preceding, and unless [he] such person shall be of the age of
30 years.
Amend the resolution by replacing paragraph IV with the following:
IV. That the wording of the question put to the qualified voters shall be:
“Are you in favor of amending article 42 of the second part of the constitution to read as follows:
[Art.]
42. [Election of Governor, Return of
Votes; Electors; If No Choice, Legislature to Elect One of 2 Highest
Candidates; Qualifications for Governor.]
Beginning with the term of the governor who succeeds the
80th governor of the state of
AMENDMENTS
Senate Finance
March 19, 2009
2009-0922s
03/09
Amendment to SB 82-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT eliminating fees for plates and registration for certain veterans and authorizing purple heart special number plates for veterans on active duty.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Special Number Plates for Certain Veterans; Purple Heart; Active Duty Veterans. Amend RSA 261:86, I(d) to read as follows:
(d) Was
awarded the Purple Heart medal in a qualifying war or armed conflict as defined
in RSA 72:28, V, and who was honorably discharged or is still on active duty,
provided that such person has furnished the director with satisfactory proof of
these circumstances. A
veteran furnished a Purple Heart plate while on active duty shall furnish proof
of honorable discharge to the director prior to the first renewal of
registration following discharge.
2 Special Number Plated for Certain Veterans; Fees. Amend RSA 261:86, II to read as follows:
II. Plates
furnished pursuant to [subparagraphs I(a)-(c)] paragraph I shall be
issued without charge. [Plates
furnished pursuant to subparagraphs I(d) and (e) shall be issued upon payment
of the regular registration fee and the $4 per plate fees under RSA 261:75.] Notwithstanding RSA 265:73 or any other law,
any person who is issued a plate pursuant to subparagraphs I(c)-(e) shall not
be entitled to free parking privileges provided for disabled veterans, except
that a person who qualifies for special plates pursuant to subparagraph I(d)
may be issued an additional special plate for a motorcycle.
3 New Subparagraphs; Registration Fee Exemptions. Amend RSA 261:141, VIII by inserting after subparagraph (c) the following new subparagraphs:
(d) Was
awarded the Purple Heart medal in a qualifying war or armed conflict as defined
in RSA 72:28, V, and who was honorably discharged or is still on active duty,
provided that such person has furnished the director with satisfactory proof of
these circumstances. A veteran furnished
a Purple Heart plate while on active duty shall furnish proof of honorable
discharge to the director prior to the first renewal of registration following
discharge.
(e) Survived
4 New Sections; Municipal Fee Exemptions. Amend RSA 261 by inserting after section 157-a the following new sections:
261:157-b Exemption for
Veterans Awarded the Purple Heart Medal.
The legislative body of a city or town may adopt an ordinance waiving
the fee to be charged for a permit to register one motor vehicle owned by any
person who was awarded the Purple Heart medal in a qualifying war or armed
conflict as defined in RSA 72:28, V, and who was honorably discharged or is
still on active duty, provided the person has provided the city or town clerk
with satisfactory proof of these circumstances. A veteran furnished a Purple Heart plate while
on active duty shall furnish proof of honorable discharge to the city or town
clerk prior to the first renewal of registration following discharge.
261:157-c Exemption for
Veterans Who Survived
5 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2009.
2009-0922s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill eliminates fees for plates and registration for certain
veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart medal or survived
Health and Human Services
March 17, 2009
2009-0842s
01/05
Amendment to SB 112
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
Amend the bill by replacing sections 1-4 with the following:
1 Commission Established. There is established a commission to study establishing community- and residential-based treatment programs for adults with developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders who present a moderate to high degree of risk to community safety.
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) Two members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall serve on the house health, human services and elderly affairs committee and one of whom shall serve on the house finance committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(c) The bureau administrator of the bureau of behavioral health, department of health and human services, or designee.
(d) The bureau chief of the bureau of developmental services, department of health and human services, or designee.
(e) The commissioner of the department of corrections, or designee.
(f) The attorney general, or designee.
(g) One member of the Community Support Network, Inc., appointed by the network.
(h) One member of the Private Provider Network, appointed by the network.
(i) One member of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, appointed by the coalition.
(j) One member of the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire, appointed by the association.
(k) One
member of the
(l) One member of the Institute on Disability, appointed by the Institute.
II. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
3 Duties.
I. The commission shall:
(a) Study how best to address the most critical needs of adults with developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders who may present a public safety concern.
(b) Evaluate
establishing community- and residential-based treatment programs that may be located
throughout
II. The commission may consult with any individual or organization with information or expertise relevant to the commission’s objectives.
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 first-named senate member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Five members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
2009-0842s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a commission to study community- and residential-based treatment programs for certain adults with developmental disabilities.
Health and Human Services
March 17, 2009
2009-0863s
01/04
Amendment to SB 114
Amend the bill by replacing sections 1 and 2 with the following:
1 Lead Paint; Window Replacement Program. Amend RSA 130-A:2, II to read as follows:
II. The commissioner may establish, in accordance with rules adopted under RSA 541-A, a notification program relative to lead base substance inspection and abatement activities and a window replacement program which would be available to owners of dwellings and dwelling units and funded by the lead poisoning prevention fund, established in RSA 130-A:15, and other available funds.
2 Lead Levels; Property Owner Notification. Amend RSA 130-A:6-a, I and II to read as follows:
I. The department
shall make reasonable efforts to notify in writing the owner of a dwelling or
dwelling unit where the child resides if lead levels of [7.5] 6
to 9.9 micrograms per deciliter are found in the child’s blood. Such notice to the property owner shall
specify that it is neither a finding that a lead exposure hazard exists in the
property nor is it an order for lead hazard reduction.
II. Eviction of a
tenant based on the presence in the dwelling or dwelling unit of a child with a
blood level of [7.5] 6 to 9.9 micrograms per deciliter
shall be unlawful. There shall be a
rebuttable presumption that any eviction action, instituted by the owner within
6 months of receipt of the notice sent by the department pursuant to paragraph
I, is based on the child’s elevated blood lead level; provided that this shall not be
construed to alter any cause for eviction under RSA 540:2. If a court finds that an eviction is based on
the child’s elevated blood lead level, it shall deny the eviction and award
damages to the tenant pursuant to RSA 540:14, II. However, if an owner in response to the
notice from the department discovers a lead exposure hazard in the dwelling or
dwelling unit, the owner may proceed with relocation of the tenants, provided
that the owner meets the requirements of RSA 130-A:8-a, I or II.
2009-0863s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill lowers the threshold for notifying the owner of property where a child resides for the presence of lead levels in the child’s blood. This bill also allows the commissioner of the department of health and human services to establish a window replacement program which would be available to owners of dwellings and dwelling units.
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 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 78, relative to contractor accountability and disclosure in the public works construction procurement process.
9:00 a.m. SB 193, relative to the interest rate on small loans and relative to the definition of lender for purposes of regulating such loans.
9:30 a.m. SB 153, relative to business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.
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. HB 74, relative to student membership on a school board.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON
PENDING LEGISLATION
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
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 17, relative to Selective Service registration upon driver's license application or renewal.
(the previous hearing for SB 17 was recessed on January 13th)
2:20 p.m. SB 132, establishing a commission to study combining state agencies and programs to enhance efficiency and lower costs.
2:50 p.m. SB 156, relative to the commission to study the creation of an animal care worker classification.
3:05 p.m. SB 173, authorizing the commissioner of corrections to accept certain gifts.
3:25 p.m. SB 178, relative to the operation of the special school district for the education of eligible offenders held in facilities operated by the department of corrections.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH
Sen. Sgambati (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Downing
9:00 a.m. HB 66, relative to the legal age for blood donations.
9:15 a.m. HB 85-FN-A, establishing the women, infants and children program fund.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 84, relative to the unused prescription drug program.
2:15 p.m. SB 90, establishing a private right of action for pharmacies against health maintenance organizations.
2:45 p.m. SB 205-FN, making various changes to the criminal statutes.
3:00 p.m. SB 203, relative to liability protection for railroad operators operating alongside recreational trails.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Carson
8:30 a.m. SB 97, relative to customer information regarding energy sources and the environmental characteristics of their electric service.
8:40 a.m. SB 117, establishing a committee to study the feasibility of establishing a program to provide low-cost firewood from state lands to low-income individuals.
9:00 a.m. SB 85, extending the commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.
9:20 a.m. SB 127, making renewable energy facilities eligible for certain bonds issued by municipalities and business and industrial development authorities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
FINANCE, Room 100, SH
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Odell
10:30 a.m. SB 10-FN-A-L, making an appropriation
to the town of
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
9:00 a.m. SB 195, relative to procedures for the trimming, cutting, or removal of trees by utilities.
(the
previous hearing for SB 195 was recessed on March 19th)
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. HB 112, relative to addresses on motor vehicle registrations.
10:45 a.m. HB 56-FN, renaming a bridge to honor U. S. Navy Seal Daniel Healy.
11:00 a.m. HB 99, relative to supervised driving time by persons completing driver education.
11:15 a.m. HB 450, relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 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 5, prohibiting retailers from disclosing private consumer information to foreign states in connection with the collection of certain sales and use taxes.
9:15 a.m. SB 188, relative to hospital billing for professional services.
9:45 a.m. SB 61, relative to consumer credit report of satisfied debts.
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 142, relative to registration of criminal offenders.
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
10:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
MEETINGS
friday, march 20, 2009
FISCAL COMMITTEE (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business
9:30 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Audits
State
of
Management Letter
June 30, 2008
Auditors’ Reports as Required by
Government Auditing Standards and Other Information Year Ended
June 30, 2008
Auditors’ Report as Required by
Government Auditing Standards and Other Information Year Ended
June 30, 2008
Management Letter
For the Year Ended June 30, 2008
State
of
Single Audit of Federal Financial
Assistance Programs
For the Year Ended June 30, 2008
State
of
Service Contracting
Performance Audit Report
March 2009
State
of
District Courts
Financial Audit Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, 2008
State
of
Department of Revenue Administration Financial Audit Report For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008
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
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 208, LOB Regular Meeting
COMPREHENSIVE CANCER PLAN OVERSIGHT BOARD (RSA 126-A:65)
12:00 p.m. The Foundation for Healthy Communities Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 17-N:1)
2:00 p.m. Room 212, LOB Organizational Meeting
Regular Business
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
JOINT COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION (RSA 14:14-C)
11:00 a.m. Room 308, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
Cancelled Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
8:30 a.m. NH Municipal Association Public Sector Work Group
NH DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (
7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009
2:00 p.m. Upham Walker House Regular Meeting
PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES COUNCIL (HB 491, Chapter 250:2, Laws of 2007)
2:00 p.m. Department of Health & Human Services Regular Meeting
Room 312
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
COMMISSION TO STUDY REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SECURE LANDFILLS (HB 672, Chapter 252:1, Laws of 2007)
Cancelled Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
1:30 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Low Income Housing Subcommittee
Administration
Medical & Surgical Building
109 Pleasant Street
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009
EXOTIC AQUATIC WEEDS AND SPECIES COMMITTEE (RSA 487:30)
3:00 p.m. Room 308, LOB Regular Meeting
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
COMMISSION TO STUDY REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SECURE LANDFILLS (HB 672, Chapter 252:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2009
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, 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
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO STORMWATER (HB 1295, Chapter 71:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE 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
STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD EVALUATION COMMITTEE (RSA 99-e:1,I)
9:30 a.m. Room 101, LOB Regular Meeting
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
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1)
9:30 a.m. The Willows at Families in Regular Meeting
Transition
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
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
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
2:00 p.m. Upham Walker House 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,
39, 79, 99, 100, 103, 106, 135, 139, 141, 146, 159, 163, 165, 167, 169, 174, 175,
176, 177, 179, 182, 185, 192, 201, 202.
HOUSE BILLS: 30, 41, 52, 56, 112, 216, 223, 256, 423, 460, 600, 602, 685.
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NOTICES
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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MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009
Community Forum on
Health Care Access and Affordability
The Cost of Doing
Nothing
**FREE and Open to the Public**
Monday, March 23,
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College,
Senator Lou D'Allesandro
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TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
A blood drive will be held at the State House on Tuesday, March 24th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donations will be made in the Red Cross Bloodmobile, which will be parked in front of the plaza. They are able to process three donors at a time. Please contact the Health Services office and reserve a time slot so that you will not have to wait. You can contact the Health Service at 271-2757 or at dianne.bergquist@leg.state.nh.us or ellen.neilley@leg.state.nh.us . We encourage everyone to consider making the gift of life.
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009
All legislators are cordially invited to join the
Senator Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009
Senator Amanda Merrill
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THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009
All
legislators are invited to a breakfast reception (coffee and bagels) sponsored
by Planned Parenthood of Northern New England to welcome its new Public
Affairs Director, Kary Nealle Jencks. The reception will be held on
March 26, 2009 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Law Office of Rath, Young and
Pignatelli (large board room).
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009
All legislators and staff are cordially invited to join your
fellow legislators and members of the
Senator Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009
The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, together with the
N.H. Department of Education and other partners, is pleased to invite
legislators to A Forum on School Building Aid and Siting Policies:
Opportunities for New Hampshire on Thursday, April 16th,
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Presentation
by national advisor and architect Royce Yeater to be followed by discussion
with representatives from the Department of Education, The Jordan Institute and
AIA NH. Refreshments
will be served. NH Historical Society Library,
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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SENATE SCHEDULE
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.
20 |
9:30/11:00 SH/SC |
|
60/4 |
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Mar.
20 |
10:30 |
|
30/4 |
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Mar.
23 |
10:15 |
|
50/4 |
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Mar.
23 |
11:30 |
|
45/4 |
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Mar.
24 |
9:00 |
|
46/4 |
|
Mar.
24 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
86/4 |
|
Mar.
25 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
80/4 |
|
Mar.
25 |
10:30 |
Crotched
|
12 |
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Mar.
26 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
60/4 |
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Mar.
27 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM/SC |
|
66/4 |
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Mar.
27 |
11:30 |
|
12/4 |
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Mar.
27 |
1:00 |
|
53/7 |
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Mar.
30 |
10:00/11:30 SH/Pierce
Manse |
|
90/4 |
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Mar.
31 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
90/4 |
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