October 8, 2009
No. 40
STATE OF
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161st
Session of the
Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
VETO MESSAGE, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009 AT 11:00 A.M.
VETO
Veto
Message of Governor John H. Lynch
Regarding
Senate Bill 88
By the authority vested in me, pursuant to part II,
article 44 of the New Hampshire Constitution, on July 1, 2009, I vetoed Senate
Bill 88, an act relative to the recommendations of marital masters.
I am vetoing Senate Bill 88 because marital masters
are not judicial officers within the meaning of the State Constitution and I
believe this bill would vest marital masters with the characteristics of a
judicial officer.
In 2007, the Supreme Court requested the
introduction of Senate Bill 112 to allow the recommendations of marital masters
to become final absent review and signature by a judge, unless a party
requested review of the decision by a judge within 10 days. The Senate questioned the constitutionality
of the Supreme Court’s proposed legislation and passed a resolution asking the
Supreme Court to issue an advisory opinion addressing the constitutionality of
SB 112. The Supreme Court ruled that SB
112 was unconstitutional because marital masters are not judicial officers
within the meaning of the State Constitution and are only authorized to make
recommendations that have no binding force upon the court. Opinion of the Justices, 155 NH 524
(2007).
In its decision, the Supreme Court stated that it
would not opine on whether the constitutional infirmity of SB 112 could be
cured if parties to the case consented in advance to marital masters entering
final judgment without the participation of a judge. Then, during this session, the Supreme Court
requested the introduction of SB 88.
This bill would allow marital masters to enter final judgment absent
approval by a judge if the parties to the case consented in advance to the
arrangement. The general court did not
ask the Supreme Court to opine on the constitutionality of SB 88.
If marital masters are not judicial officers under
the State Constitution and cannot make recommendations that have binding force
upon the court, I question why the advance consent of parties to a case can
override the requirements of the State Constitution. I also question the wisdom of asking our
citizens to assume the additional responsibility and potential burden, during
stressful cases in the family division, of deciding whether to allow a marital
master to act as a judge.
Presently, under state law, the administrative judge
of the judicial branch family division, with the concurrence of the supreme
court, nominates marital masters for appointment by governor and council. Under the State Constitution, judges are
nominated and appointed by the governor and council. If the desire is to have marital masters
enter final judgments in court, the appropriate remedy would be to have them
nominated and confirmed as judicial officers are appointed.
Respectfully
submitted,
___________________________
Governor
Dated: July 1, 2009
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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-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
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SENATE RULE 48
Amendment to Senate Rule 48
Amend Senate Rule 48 by replacing with the following:
48. Deadlines:
(a) Wednesday, October 28, 2009 – First day to file legislation for 2010 Session.
(b) The Office of Legislative Services shall not draft a Senate Bill, Senate Concurrent Resolution, or Senate Joint Resolution, unless a request by a member for drafting with complete information has been received not later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 06, 2009, for the 2010 Session.
(c) The last day to sign-off legislation for the above filing period shall be Wednesday, December 09, 2009, at 4:00 p.m.
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
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
HB 360, relative to members of the general court participating in the state group health insurance plan.
HB 514, establishing
a
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
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.
HEARINGS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2009
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Bradley
2:00 p.m. SENATE MEETING ON RE-REFERRED BILLS
HB 314-L, (New Title) relative to the assessment of certain costs associated with proposed large groundwater withdrawals from wells.
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
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Cilley (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Downing, Sen. Carson
8:30 a.m. SENATE MEETING ON RE-REFERRED BILLS
SB 72-FN-L, consolidating
cemetery boards of trustees in
HB 360, relative to members of the general court participating in the state group health insurance plan.
HB 514, establishing a
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.
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. Bradley
10:00 a.m. COMMITTEE MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REVIEWING STATE REVENUES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009
JOINT SENATE FINANCE
AND WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEES
FINANCE Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Odell
WAYS AND MEANS Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Gilmour, Sen. Downing, Sen. Bradley
1:00 p.m. Rooms
202-204, LOB Update
on the international, national, regional and state
economies
MEETINGS
friday, october 9, 2009
VOLUNTEER NH BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 19-H:1)
9:00 a.m. Greater
of the American Red Cross
ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374-F:5)
9:30 a.m. Rooms 302-304, LOB Meeting to receive a report from the Public Utilities Commission
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
9:30 a.m. Room 102, LOB Non-Public Session of the Complaint Review Committee
STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD EVALUATION COMMITTEE (RSA 99-E:1, I)
9:30 a.m. Room 101, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND THE ISSUE OF ACCESS TO INMATES BY MEDICAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH CARE, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROVIDERS (HB 214, Chapter 153:1 Laws of 2009)
10:00 a.m. NH Association of Counties Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374-F:5) JOINT WITH AIR POLLUTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 125-J:11)
10:30 a.m. Rooms 302-304, LOB Joint Meeting to receive reports from the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of Environmental Services
AIR POLLUTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (125-J:11)
11:30 a.m. Room 302-304, LOB Meeting to receive a report from Department of Environmental Services
COMMISSION TO STUDY REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SECURE LANDFILLS (HB 672, Chapter 252:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room 307, LOB Subcommittee 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, OCTOBER 12, 2009
COMMISSION TO STUDY INCENTIVES FOR PROVIDERS OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE (SB 496, Chapter 226:2, Laws of 2008)
Cancelled Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A
COMMISSION TO
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Organizational Meeting
ELECTRONIC BALLOT COUNTING DEVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HB 285, Chapter 134:1, Laws of 2008)
9:30 a.m. NH Division of Archives Regular Meeting
and Records Management
tuesday, october 13, 2009
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE ON CONSOLIDATION OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS (HB 2, Chapter 144:88, Laws of 2009)
10:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY ENFORCEMENT OF WALKING DISABILITY PLACARD VIOLATIONS (HB 485, Chapter 315:1, Laws of 2009)
10:00 a.m. Room 203, LOB Organizational Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE USE OF GLENCLIFF HOME AND COUNTY AND PRIVATE NURSING FACILITIES FOR MEDICALLY PAROLED INMATES (HB 2, Chapter 144:234, Laws of 2009)
10:00 a.m. Room 212, LOB Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
STATEWIDE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT (RSA 193-C:7)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A LEGISLATIVE PLAN TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CERTAIN ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (SB 112, Chapter 255:1, Laws of 2009)
11:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Organizational Meeting
OBD II TESTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 266:59-b, VII (a)
1:00 p.m. Room 301, LOB Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE TO STUDY EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION (SB 500, Chapter 378:7, Laws of 2008)
2:00 p.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE THE PHYSICAL CONSOLIDATION OF THE CLAREMONT AND NEWPORT DISTRICT COURTS AND FAMILY DIVISION SITES AND THE CLOSING OF THE COLEBROOK AND MILFORD DISTRICT COURTS (HB 2, Chapter 144:58, Laws of 2009)
6:00 p.m. Committee site visit - Colebrook District Court
7:00 p.m. Public Meeting -
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2009
COMMISSION TO STUDY FUTURE SUSTAINABLE REVENUE SOURCES FOR FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS TO STATE AND MUNICIPAL HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES (HB 2, Chapter 144:291, I, Laws of 2009)
10:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS (HB 234, Chapter 77:1, Laws of 2009)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY STATE REGULATIONS GOVERNING INSTALLATION OF BOILERS, PRESSURE VESSELS, AND RELATED HIGH PERFORMANCE HVAC EQUIPMENT (SB 98, Chapter 251:1, Laws of 2009)
10:00 a.m. Room 101, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ALTERNATE FUEL VEHICLES (HB 515, Chapter 189:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY
THE
1:00 p.m. Room 302, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009
COMMISSION TO STUDY
PREVENTING DENTAL DISEASE AMONG
9:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PRESCHOOL INCENTIVE FUND PROGRAM (HB 1299, Chapter 284:2, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRAINING OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS TO RESPOND TO PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS (SB 199, Chapter 58:1, Laws of 2009)
11:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO PROPOSE A RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUNDING MODEL (HB 1645, Chapter 300:13, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO
EVALUATE THE LONG-TERM USES OF THE LAKES REGION FACILITY LOCATED IN
3:00 p.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 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)
9:00 a.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
9:00 a.m. Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1)
9:30 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY APPOINTING OR CONTRACTING WITH A FLEET MANAGER FOR STATE-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLES (HB 1412, Chapter 218:1, Laws 2008)
10:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3)
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
ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE IMPOSITION OF ASSESSMENTS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM EMPLOYERS FOR EXCESS BENEFITS PAID TO RETIREES AND REQUIRING A REPORT RELATIVE TO DEATH BENEFITS UNDER RSA 100-a (SB 108, Chapter 304:1, Laws of 2009)
1:30 p.m. Room 103, SH Organizational Meeting
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009
LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)
1:00 p.m. NH Technical Institute Regular Meeting
Room
225,
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009
ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY BUSINESS TAX CREDITS (SB 182, Chapter 223:1, Laws of 2009)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
9:30 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO EVALUATE MENTAL HEALTH COURTS AND ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE OPERATION OF MENTAL HEALTH COURTS (HB 171, Chapter 274:1, Laws of 2009)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN
1:00 p.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
1:00 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009
COMMITTEE TO STUDY
THE
10:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PANEL AND INSURANCE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 519-B:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
10:30 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES BY WHICH CERTAIN INFORMATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO ELECTRICAL SERVICE CUSTOMERS (SB 97, Chapter 94:1, Laws of 2009)
11:00 a.m. Room 103, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE LIST OF NON-REGULATORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AND TASK FORCES UNDER PARAGRAPH I (HB 2, Chapter 144:87, II, (a)
1:00 p.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ATHLETIC TRAINERS (SB 80, Chapter 247:1, Laws of 2009)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT SYSTEM LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 194-C:11)
1:00 p.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (SB 82, Chapter 361:37, Laws of 2007)
1:30 p.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
2:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Organizational Meeting
COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE THE PHYSICAL CONSOLIDATION OF THE CLAREMONT AND NEWPORT DISTRICT COURTS AND FAMILY DIVISION SITES AND THE CLOSING OF THE COLEBROOK AND MILFORD DISTRICT COURTS (HB 2, Chapter 144:58, Laws of 2009)
6:00 p.m. Committee site visit - Milford District Court
7:00 p.m. Public Meeting -
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE
6:00 p.m.
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
6:00 p.m. Ernest
Davis Meeting Room Public
Forum to receive comments
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2009
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE DEATH PENALTY IN
10:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Organizational Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009
COMMISSION TO STUDY
PREVENTING DENTAL DISEASE AMONG
9:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR RAILROAD OPERATORS OPERATING ALONGSIDE RECREATIONAL TRAILS (SB 203, Chapter 304:1, Laws of 2009)
10:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Organizational Meeting Followed by Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE LIQUOR COMMISSION (HB 2, Chapter 144:162, Laws of 2009)
1:30 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009
10:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
STATE PARK SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 216-A:3-k)
10:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
12:00 p.m. Common Man Restaurant Regular Meeting
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 308, LOB Regular Meeting
NH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2)
10:00 a.m. NH Higher Education Regular Meeting
Assistance Foundation
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-I:2)
1:00 p.m. Room 303, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (RSA 282-A:128)
9:00 a.m. NH Employment Security Quarterly Meeting
ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRAINING OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS TO RESPOND TO PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS (SB 199, Chapter 58:1, Laws of 2009)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
STUDY COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF IN LIEU PAYMENTS FOR THE RESTORATION OR CREATION OF WETLANDS AND ESTABLISHING THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE PERCENTAGE FOR SUCH IN LIEU PAYMENTS (SB 65, Chapter 303:7, Laws of 2009)
10:00 a.m. Room 202, LOB Regular Meeting
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 188-E:21)
3:00 p.m.
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009
NH-CANADIAN TRADE COUNCIL (RSA 12-A:2-g)
8:00 a.m. Rooms
301-303, LOB Reception
with Mr. Neil LeBlanc, Canadian Consul General for
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009
COMMISSION TO STUDY
PREVENTING DENTAL DISEASE AMONG
9:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
Cancelled Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND ACQUIRED BRAIN DISORDER WAITLIST AND SERVICES FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-c)
1:00 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009
ELECTRONIC BALLOT COUNTING DEVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HB 285, Chapter 134:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. NH Division of Archives Regular Meeting
and Records Management
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 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
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
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2009
COMMISSION TO EXAMINE DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (HB 1311, Chapter 256:10, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 202, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE LIQUOR COMMISSION (HB 2, Chapter 144:162, Laws of 2009)
1:30 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
10:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
9:00 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Public Forum to receive comments on proposed changes to RSA 79-A,
Administration , Cub 200 Rules, and Cub 300 Rules
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
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100,SH Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
fRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 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
All legislators are invited to attend one in a series of
manufacturing plant tours hosted by the Business & Industry Association and
the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development. These events are
designed to familiarize legislators with the important role that manufacturing
plays in
Tuesday, October 20:
Timken Aerospace,
Tuesday, October 20:
PCC Structurals,
Wednesday, October 21:
Monday, October 26:
Monday, October 26:
Isaacson Structural Steel,
Thursday, October 29:
Monadnock Paper Mills,
Thursday, October 29: Whelen Engineering,
Tuesday, November 3:
Turbocam, 288 Route 125,
Tuesday, November 3: Teledyne D.G. O'Brien, One Chase Park, Seabrook, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 4:
GE Aviation,
Thursday, November 5:
Worthen Industries,
There is no cost to attend a Legislative Plant Tour, but advance registration is requested. Please register through the BIA's online registration system at www.nhbia.org <http://www.nhbia.org/> , click on events, go to the calendar and click on the date of the plant tour you wish to attend. Or call 224-5388, ext. 100. Light refreshments will be available.
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
Senator Jeb Bradley
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009 – Granite Ridge Energy (720 MW natural
gas-fired combined cycle generating facility located in
Transportation will be provided, leaving the State House at 10:00 a.m. and returning at 2:00 p.m.
Senator Martha Fuller
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009
Members of the public are invited to learn more about the
status of the proposed Wild Goose Boat Ramp on
Individuals from the Fish and Game Department, the Department of Resources and Economic Development and the Department of Environmental Services will give an update on the status of various permits related to the boat ramp and take questions from the public.
Senator Martha Fuller
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009 – Cross Hydro Station (3 MW
facility owned by Brookfield Power) and Clean Power Development’s
Senator Martha Fuller
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009 – Bridgewater Power Company, a 15 MW facility located in Bridgewater, NH (one of 6 independently-owned wood burning power plants in NH that collectively produce up to 97 MW of electricity) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Transportation will be provided, leaving the State House at 10:00 a.m. and returning at 2:00 p.m.
Senator Martha Fuller
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SENATE SCHEDULE
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 - OCTOBER
State House Visitation Schedule
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 October 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 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
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Oct.
9 |
9:00 |
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30/4 |
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Oct.
13 |
8:30 |
World
Affairs Council- Middle East guests |
15/adults |
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Oct.
13 |
10:15/11:45
SH/HM |
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75/4 |
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Oct.
15 |
9:00 |
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30/col |
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Oct.
15 |
10:00 |
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10/4 |
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Oct.
15 |
12:00 |
NH
Children’s Trust |
50 |
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Oct.
16 |
10:30/11:45 SH/SC |
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60/4 |
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Oct.
16 |
2:00 |
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20/col |
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Oct.
19 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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75/4 |
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Oct.
20 |
10:00/11:30 |
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75/4 |
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Oct.
21 |
9:00/10:30 SH/HM |
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60/4 |
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Oct.
22 |
9:00 |
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Oct.
22 |
9:30/11:00 SH/Manse |
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70/4 |
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Oct.
23 |
10:00 |
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25/4 |
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Oct.
26 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
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60/4 |
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Oct.
26 |
2:00 |
Alsager
School of England sponsored by World Affairs Travel |
36 |
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Oct.
27 |
9:00/10:30 SH/HM |
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80/4 |
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Oct.
28 |
10:00/11:15 SH/HM |
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80/4 |
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Oct.
29 |
9:30/11:00 SH/Manse |
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70/4 |
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Oct.
29 |
12:30 |
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16/HS |
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Oct.
30 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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70/7 |