July 1, 2009

No. 31

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEB SITE ADDRESS:

www.gencourt.state.nh.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

161st Session of the New Hampshire General Court

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

MEETINGS AND NOTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE is in recess to THE CALL OF THE CHAIR

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 New Hampshire's electrical transmission system, and establishing the northern New Hampshire electrical transmission system improvement fund.  3/11/09, pending motion ITL, Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 7, pg. 104

 

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-FN-L, 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. 505

2009 BILLS RE-REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

SB 61, relative to consumer credit report of satisfied debts.

SB 94, relative to the creation of express trusts for payment of claims for materials and services rendered in building projects.

SB 141-FN, relative to a life settlements model act.

SB 194, relative to the negotiation of payroll checks.

HB 216-FN, relative to fees for legal services rendered to workers' compensation claimants.

HB 602-FN-A, relative to costs associated with cashing payroll checks.

 

EDUCATION

HB 143, relative to procedures for requesting a change of school for a child.

HB 154, relative to truancy.

HB 509, requiring parental consent for psychological evaluations by school districts.

 

ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS

HB 276-FN, relative to challenges of voters.

 

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

SB 56, relative to financial responsibility for large groundwater withdrawals.

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

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

HB 314-L, (New Title) relative to the assessment of certain costs associated with proposed large groundwater withdrawals from wells.

 

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION

SB 72-FN-L, consolidating cemetery boards of trustees in Nashua.

HB 360, relative to members of the general court participating in the state group health insurance plan.

HB 514, establishing a New Hampshire other post-employment benefits (OPEB) trust and enabling political subdivisions to create or participate in OPEB trusts.

HB 598-FN, relative to the regulation of auctioneers by the state board of auctioneers.

HB 651-FN, relative to regulation of private investigative agencies and security services.

 

FINANCE

HB 174-FN, establishing a performance measurement system for state agencies.

HB 587-FN, establishing an information and analysis center within the department of safety.

 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

HB 658-FN, relative to housing assistance for recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

 

JUDICIARY

SB 120, relative to nonemergency involuntary admissions and permitted condition of conditional discharge from a mental health facility.

HB 230, relative to the burden of proof for a finding of abuse in domestic violence cases.

HB 621, (New Title) relative to establishing procedures for identifying criminal defendants who may have a mental illness.

HB 686, relative to complaint procedures in cases before the commission for human rights.

 

PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

SB 128, allowing municipalities to grant a property tax credit for low income persons owning residential property.

HB 446, defining "unnecessary hardship" for purposes of zoning variances.

 

TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION

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

SB 154, naming a certain portion of route 18 in the town of Franconia in honor of Corporal Bruce McKay.

HB 450, relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program.

 

WAYS AND MEANS

SB 181-FN-A, relative to the liquor commission and alcoholic beverages.

MEETINGS

MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)

8:30 a. m.                     Local Government Center                      Public Sector Working Group

                                    25 Triangle Park Drive                         Meeting

                                    Concord, NH

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

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO STORMWATER (HB 1295, Chapter 71:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 305, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)

3:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Non-Public Session of the Complaint Review Committee

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (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 New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services Medicaid Long-Term Care Program                                                                  Performance Audit Report July 2009

 

                                                                                                State of New Hampshire Board of Nursing Financial Audit Report For the Six Months Ended                                                                                  December 31, 2008 (Tabled 06/12/09)

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

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

10:00 a.m.                    Room 201, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

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

1:00 p.m.                      Room 201, 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

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

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

monday, july 13, 2009

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 Records

                                    Management Building

                                    71 South Fruit Street

                                    Concord, NH

COMMISSION TO STUDY INCENTIVES FOR PROVIDERS OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE (SB 496, Chapter 226:2, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       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

STATE PARK SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 216-A:3-k)

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 305-307, LOB                             Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009

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

MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009

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

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND THE EFFECTS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN UPLAND AREAS THAT MAY AFFECT WETLANDS AND SURFACE WATERS OF THE STATE (HB 1579, Chapter 294:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Mount Washington Resort                     Regular Meeting

                                    Bretton Woods, NH

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009

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

1:00 p.m.                      Room 304, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009

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

10:00 a.m.                    Room 201, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2009

GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)

11:00 a.m.                    Room 102, LOB                                     Regular Meeting and Workshop

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

MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2009

COMMISSION TO STUDY AIR QUALITY ISSUES IN PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS (HB 1171, Chapter 242:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 207, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY (HB 1422, Chapter 219:1, Laws of 2008)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 205, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2009

TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)

1:15 p.m.                      Room 206, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY INCENTIVES FOR PROVIDERS OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE (SB 496, Chapter 226:2, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular 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

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

10:00 a.m.                    Room 201, 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

LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)

1:00 p.m.                      Representatives' Hall                            Annual Seminar

3:00 p.m.                      Room 206, LOB                                     Annual Seminar

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2009

OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2009

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

3:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2009

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

10:00 a.m.                    Room 201, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

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

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD EVALUATION COMMITTEE (RSA 99-E:1,I)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 101, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

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

10:00 a.m.                    Room 201, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS (RSA 17-H:2)

10:00 a.m.                    Rooms 206-208, LOB                             Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY INCENTIVES FOR PROVIDERS OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE (SB 496, Chapter 226:2, Laws of 2008)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

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

10:00 a.m.                    Room 201, LOB                                     Regular Business

EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)

1:00 p.m.                      NH Department of Revenue                   Regular Meeting

                                    Administration

                                    Medical & Surgical Building

                                    109 Pleasant Street

                                    Concord, NH

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

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

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

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

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

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

10:00 a.m.                    Room 201, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)

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

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ENROLLED BILL AMENDMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR 2009 BILLS:

SENATE BILLS: 5, 37, 40, 52, 60, 65, 89, 93, 108, 117, 119, 129, 133, 134, 142, 144, 147, 153, 155, 159, 167, 168, 180, 189, 201, 203.

HOUSE BILLS: 2, 25, 63, 76, 78, 84, 86, 96, 102, 105, 148, 167, 189, 215 245, 251, 253, 256, 279, 292, 310, 315, 330, 345, 378, 391, 408, 441, 443, 459, 464, 471, 473, 474, 483, 519, 529, 530, 545, 552 570, 585, 592, 600, 610, 619, 623, 648, 680, 688.

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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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FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009

United Ways of New Hampshire invites you to attend a celebration of the first year of 2-1-1 NH (and enjoy the Birthday cake!). A summary of the call data from the first year will be presented and initiatives for our second and subsequent years will be highlighted. The celebration will be held in the Council Chambers on Friday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Senator Lou D'Allesandro

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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, Concord, NH. The entry fee for this annual tournament is $50.00 per legislator and legislative staff and $100 for all others if paid by June 30, 2009.  The entry fee increases to $75.00 per legislator and legislative staff and $125 for all others if paid from July 01, 2009 to September 04, 2009.  A continental breakfast and barbeque lunch will be provided.  There are prizes for the top-place finishers, and a raffle.

 

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, 72 North Main Street, Suite 301, Concord, NH 03301

Senator Michael W. Downing

 

 

 

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36th Annual Bill White & Junie Blaisdell Ceremonial & Memorial Golf Tournament

Beaver Meadow Golf Course

Concord, NH

 

 

Name:              1. _______________________________________________________

 

 

                        2. _______________________________________________________

 

 

                        3. _______________________________________________________

                       

 

                        4. _______________________________________________________

 

 

 

Telephone:            _________________________   Amount Enclosed: ___________

 

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SENATE SCHEDULE

Friday, July 3, 2009                                          Fourth of July (State Holiday).

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE - JULY

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 Visitors' Center. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

 

Virginia J. Drew, Director                Deborah Rivers, Public Information Administrator

 

July 2

11:00

Boys State