June 4, 2009
No. 27
STATE OF
WEB SITE ADDRESS:
www.gencourt.state.nh.us
161st
Session of the
Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
MEETINGS AND
NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009 AT 10:00 A.M.
LAID ON THE TABLE
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. 4/01/09, pending motion
ITL, Education, SJ 10, pg. 162
SB 21, enabling
certain persons to vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age. 3/25/09, pending motion OTP, Election Law
and Veterans' Affairs, SJ 9, pg. 138
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 83, establishing a committee to study net loss carry forward provisions under the business taxes. 3/25/09, pending motion OTP, Ways & Means, SJ 9, pg. 153
SB 84, relative
to the unused prescription drug program. 4/01/09,
pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 10, pg. 173
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 146-FN-A, relative to liquor profits deposited into the alcohol abuse prevention and treatment fund. 3/25/09, pending motion OTP, Ways & Means, SJ 9, pg. 145
SB 164-FN-A, relative
to the expansion and funding of northern
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. 114
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. 114
HB 250, relative to access to information in the abuse and neglect of adults registry and relative to persons providing child care or child placing services who are charged with a crime. 5/20/09, pending motion ITL, Health & Human Services, SJ 16, pg. 354
HB 383, relative
to passenger restraints. 4/29/09,
pending motion OTP, Transportation & Interstate Cooperation, SJ 13, pg. 261
HB 411, relative
to the safety of retirement accounts. 5/27/09,
pending motion ITL, Commerce, Labor & Consumer Protection, SJ 17, pg. 366
HB 468, relative to caps on total billings by the state to the counties for nursing home care. 5/20/09, pending motion Committee Amendment (1661s), Finance, SJ 16, pg. 354
HB 556-FN, repealing
the death penalty.4/29/09, pending
motion Committee Amendment (1405s), Judiciary, SJ 13, pg. 260
HB 574-FN-L, authorizing
liens for unpaid building code violations and requiring landlord agents for
restricted rental property. 5/13/09,
pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 15, pg. 331
HB 694, adopting
the uniform child abduction prevention act.
6/03/09 pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 18 pg. TBA
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
Cancelled Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued 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
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)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular 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, JUNE 8, 2009
COUNCIL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P:1)
9:30 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
COMPREHENSIVE CANCER PLAN OVERSIGHT BOARD (RSA 126-A:65)
5:00 p.m. Foundation for Healthy Regular Meeting
Communities, Room 2
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
8:30 a.m. Local Government Center Public Sector Working Group
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PANEL AND INSURANCE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 519-B:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
8:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB E-Mail Subcommittee Meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
9:00 a.m. NH Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting
Hearing
Room A,
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 206-208, LOB Regular Business
9:30 a.m. Rooms 206-208, LOB Audits:
State
of
Financial Audit Report
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2008
State
of
Board of Nursing
Financial Audit Report
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2008
STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD EVALUATION COMMITTEE (RSA 99-E:1,I)
9:30 a.m. Room 101, LOB Regular Meeting
NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4)
10:00 a.m. Church Landing, Ballot Room Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
1:30 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 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
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 305, 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
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2009
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND REMEDIATION OF SILTATION IN THE GREAT BAY ESTUARY (HB 216, Chapter 31:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Regular Meeting
Environmental Services
Pease International Tradeport
Newington/Portsmouth, NH
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 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
Room 312
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
ELECTRONIC BALLOT COUNTING DEVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HB 285, Chapter 134:1, Laws of 2008)
9:30 a.m. HAVA Conference Room Regular Meeting
Archives
and
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY (HB 1422, Chapter 219:1, Laws of 2008)
11:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB 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
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009
TASK FORCE ON HOMELESS TEENAGERS (HB 537, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 188-E:21)
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 21-P:51)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Rooms 201-203, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO STORMWATER (HB 1295, Chapter 71:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2009
STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD EVALUATION COMMITTEE (RSA 99-E:1,I)
9:30 a.m. Room 101, LOB Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2009
STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD EVALUATION COMMITTEE (RSA 99-E:1,I)
9:30 a.m. Room 101, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 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
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009
TASK FORCE ON HOMELESS TEENAGERS (HB 537, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2009
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
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SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
SB 16, extending the date for completion of the state park system development plan.
SB 33, allowing lobbyists and those connected with lobbyists to sit on committees established by the judicial branch.
SB 40, relative to protecting workers and local governments with advance notice of impending plant closings and layoffs.
SB 50, relative to funds and programs of the department of environmental services.
SB 55, establishing a commission to
study the collision repair industry in
SB 65-FN, relative to the acceptance of in lieu payments for the restoration or creation of wetlands.
SB 67-FN-A, (New Title) relative to funding certain AIDS services organizations and relative to certain operating budget reductions for fiscal year 2009.
SB 75-L, changing the formula for distribution of highway funds in the Woodsville fire district.
SB 78, relative to contractor accountability and disclosure in the public works construction procurement process.
SB 85, (New Title) relative to the commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.
SB 98, establishing a commission to study state regulations governing installation of boilers, pressure vessels, and related high performance HVAC equipment.
SB 102-FN, relative to managed care and patient choice.
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.
SB 107-FN, relative to the leasing of state-owned real estate on public waters.
SB 112, (New Title) establishing a commission to study community- and residential-based treatment programs for certain adults with developmental disabilities.
SB 114, relative to the threshold for notification for lead levels and a window replacement program.
SB 115, relative to eligibility for the healthy kids program.
SB 124, relative to beaver dams.
SB 129, establishing a committee to study negative balance employers.
SB 134-FN, relative to the comprehensive shoreland protection act.
SB 138-FN relative to insurance coverage for telemedicine services.
SB 144-FN, allowing the unemployment compensation trust fund to be charged for benefits paid for certain employee terminations.
SB 147-FN, (New Title) relative to the data
collection practices of health care providers and relative to the development
of an uninsured health care database.
SB 149, (New Title) relative to the transition of functions and amending the reporting requirements of the community college system of New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.
SB 167-FN, relative to employee leasing companies.
SB 168-FN, establishing the Coastal Watershed Alliance.
SB 171-FN, relative to competency evaluations.
SB 172, relative to eligibility for state-federal extended unemployment benefits.
SB 176-FN, establishing an application fee for probationers and parolees who apply to be supervised in another state.
SB 178, (New Title) relative to the operation of the special school district for the education of eligible offenders held in facilities operated by the department of corrections, and establishing the director of community corrections position in the department of corrections.
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.
SB 185-FN, relative to rates and charges for
medical services to state prisoners.
SB 196, relative to non-judicial punishment for offenses by military officers and personnel.
SB 200-FN, relative to retirement system death benefits for members who die while performing military service.
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ENROLLED BILL
AMENDMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR 2009 BILLS:
SENATE BILLS:
37, 117, 93, 153 159, 201.
HOUSE BILLS: 63,
84, 105, 148, 310, 315, 345, 464, 483, 545, 552 570, 585, 600.
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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: 5,
10, 25, 28, 39, 65, 67, 68, 69, 79, 82, 89, 90, 99, 100, 103, 106, 107, 114, 133,
134, 135, 137, 139, 141, 144, 145, 146, 149, 157, 159, 163, 165, 167, 169, 170,
174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 182, 185, 192, 200, 201, 202.
HOUSE BILLS: 2, 30, 41, 52, 56, 64, 86, 90, 112, 120, 193, 216, 223, 240, 250, 256, 279, 296, 302, 313, 334, 345, 378, 384, 392, 395, 408, 423, 424, 429, 433, 437, 460, 464, 468, 481, 530, 570, 578, 580, 585, 587, 592, 600, 601, 602, 610, 641, 671, 685.
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NOTICES
I am looking for young people to recommend for a position on the Legislative Youth Advisory Council. They need to be between the ages of 15 and 22 and attending school in NH. The council mission is to advise the Legislature on issues of concern to youth. If you know someone in secondary or post secondary school you would recommend to serve on this council I will pass on names to the appointers - the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House and the Secretary of State. Please contact Representative Carolyn Gargasz at cgargasz@cs.com or 465-7463.
Senator Deborah R. Reynolds
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THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009
The UNH Masters in
Public Health Program and the Southern NH Health System invite Senators to
attend "Public Health and Genetics," featuring Amy Schwartz, MPH,
Project Manager, New England Genetics Collaborative and Associate Director
& Clinical Assistant Professor, New Hampshire Institute of Health Policy
and Practice. This important session will be held Thursday, June 11, 12:00-1:00
pm at the
To RSVP for this FREE Lecture complete the form at http://www.chhs.unh.edu/hmp/grandround_regform.html or call 862-1128.
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2009
Members of the Senate and Staff: You are cordially invited to be part of the 2nd Annual New Hampshire Legislature Ceremonial Parade Lap to open the 86th Annual Loudon Classic
at
Wednesday, June 10. Remember to wear appropriate clothing
(long leg pants, gloves & jacket) if you plan to ride on one of the
motorcycle/sidecar rigs available, helmets will be provided.
For all of those who are interested in attending, we would ask you for your assistance in providing us with a brief bio.
Senator Deborah R. Reynolds
Senator Robert J. Letourneau
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
The
36th Annual Bill White & Junie Blaisdell Ceremonial & Memorial
Legislative Golf Tournament for the benefit of the American Heart Association is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2009
at the Beaver Meadow Golf Club,
Registration
begins at 7:15 a.m. and the shotgun start is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. The format
is “Captain and Crew.” Sign-up as a foursome or sign-up by yourself in order to
be placed in a foursome.
Please note that, for planning purposes, payment must be made no later than September 4th. There will be no exceptions to this rule! Cancellation must occur two weeks prior to the tournament date to receive a refund.
Return your entry and payment no later than June 30, 2009 to Bob Blaisdell to receive the discounted rate and reserve your spot or no later than September 4th to reserve your spot at the regular rate. Checks should be made payable to: NH Legislative Golf Committee.
Mailed
to: Bob
Blaisdell, The Demers Group,
Senator Michael W. Downing
!
36th Annual Bill White & Junie Blaisdell
Ceremonial & Memorial Golf Tournament
Beaver Meadow Golf Course
Name: 1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________ Amount Enclosed: ___________
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SENATE SCHEDULE
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 - JUNE
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 2009. These listings are to ensure all members be
notified in a timely manner of visitors from their district. Our schedule is tightly booked for the
remainder of the school year and subject to changes. Please
contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information. Legislators planning to meet with students
should notify the
Virginia J. Drew, Director Deborah Rivers, Public Information Administrator
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June 5 |
9:30 |
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26/4 |
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June 5 |
11:00 |
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40/4 |
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June 5 |
12:00 |
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53/7 |
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June 8 |
8:30 |
World Affairs Council Guests |
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June 8 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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104/4 |
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June 9 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
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54/4 |
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June 10 |
9:00/10:30 SH/HM |
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84/4 |
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June 11 |
9:00 |
NH Realtors Association |
50/Adults |
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June 12 |
9:00/10:15 SH/SC |
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80/4 |
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June 12 |
11:30 |
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43/4 |
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June 12 |
12:30 |
Boscawen Elementary |
14/4 |
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June 11 |
11:30/1:00 SH/HM |
DJ Bakie Elementary School – |
78/4 |
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June 16 |
9:00 |
St. Catherine’s School – |
50/4 |
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June 16 |
11:00 |
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22/4 |
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June 16 |
2:00 |
Legislator History Tour |
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June 18 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
Green Acres Elementary – |
100/4 |
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June 18 |
9:45 |
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30/Adults |
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June 18 |
2:00 |
Legislator History Tour |
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June 19 |
9:00/10:15 SH/SC |
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80/4 |
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June 23 |
10:00/2:00 |
Legislator History Tour |
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June 25 |
2:00 |
Legislator History Tour |
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July 2 |
11:00 |
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