October 29, 2009

No. 43

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEB SITE ADDRESS:

www.gencourt.state.nh.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

161st Session of the New Hampshire General Court

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

HEARINGS, MEETINGS AND NOTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

HEARINGS

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009

EDUCATION, Room 103, LOB

Sen. Kelly (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau

10:00 a.m.        SENATE EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED BILLS

                        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.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009

COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB

Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge

SENATE HEARING ON RE-REFERRED BILLS

9:30 a.m.          SB 141-FN, relative to a life settlements model act.

10:30 a.m.        HB 216-FN, relative to fees for legal services rendered to workers' compensation claimants.

10:45 a.m.        SB 94, relative to the creation of express trusts for payment of claims for materials and services rendered in building projects.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009

COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB

Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge

SENATE HEARING ON RE-REFERRED BILLS

9:30 a.m.          SB 61, relative to consumer credit report of satisfied debts.

9:45 a.m.          SB 194, relative to the negotiation of payroll checks.

10:00 a.m.        HB 602-FN-A, relative to costs associated with cashing payroll checks.

                        EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB

Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Bradley

1:30 p.m.          Informational meeting as follow-up to the tours of the New Hampshire power facilities.

MEETINGS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 208, LOB                         Regular Meeting

10:15 a.m.                    Room 208, LOB                         Annual Report Subcommittee

COMMISSION TO STUDY REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SECURE LANDFILLS (HB 672, Chapter 252:1, Laws of 2007)

11:00 a.m.                    Room 304, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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

                                    71 South Fruit Street

                                    Concord, NH

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009

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

9:00 a.m.                      Room 307, LOB                         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)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 308, LOB                         Definition Subcommittee 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

ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY BUSINESS TAX CREDITS (SB 182, Chapter 223:1, Laws of 2009)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 100, SH                           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

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE SCHOOL BUILDING AID GRANT PROGRAM (HB 2, Chapter 144:13, Laws of 2009)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 103, SH                           Regular Meeting

ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO STUDY HOSPITAL BILLING PRACTICES OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS (SB 188, Chapter 265:1, Laws of 2009)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 100, SH                           Regular Meeting

MILK PRODUCERS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND BOARD (RSA 184:109,I)

10:00 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) Laws of 2009)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 306, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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

6:30 p.m.                      Hanover Street School               Public Forum

                                    193 Hanover Street

                                    Lebanon, NH

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2009

COMMITTEE ON CONSOLIDATION OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS (HB 2, Chapter 144:88, Laws of 2009)

Cancelled                      Room 306, LOB                         Review Final Report

JOINT LEGISLATIVE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE (RSA 17-I:1)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 100, SH                           Regular Meeting

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

SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION JOINT MEETING WITH HOUSE PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

3:30 P.M.                      Room 201, LOB                         Governor's Advisory Commission on Interstate Transportation (GACIT) presentations

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

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 187-B:1)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR RAILROAD OPERATORS OPERATING ALONGSIDE RECREATIONAL TRAILS (SB 203, Chapter 309:1, Laws of 2009)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 101, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF AUTHORIZING, AND THE DEPLETION SCHEDULES FOR, FUTURE COLAS TO BE ISSUED AT DIFFERENT RATES TO OR WITHIN EACH SUBGROUP WITHIN THE SPECIAL ACCOUNT (HB 1645, Chapter 300:21, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 206, LOB                         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

CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CONCORD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CHARTER (HB 319, Chapter 233:1, Laws of 2009)

6:00 p.m.                      SAU Office                                Regular Meeting

                                    16 Rumford Street

                                    Concord, NH

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE DEATH PENALTY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 520, Chapter 284:1, Laws of 2009)

10:00 a.m.                    Rooms 306-308, LOB                 Regular Meeting

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009

COUNCIL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P:1)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 206, LOB                         Regular Meeting

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009

COMMITTEE ON CONSOLIDATION OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS (HB 2, Chapter 144:88, Laws of 2009)

9:00 a.m.                      Room 306, LOB                         Review Final Report

CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)

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

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 COMMISSION TO STUDY HOSPITAL BILLING PRACTICES OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS (SB 188, Chapter 265:1, Laws of 2009)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 100, SH                           Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING ISSUES (HB 54, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      NH Automobile Dealers Association       Regular Meeting

                                    507 South Street

                                    Concord, NH

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

6:00 p.m.                      Laconia City Hall                      Public Forum

                                    45 Beacon Street East

                                    Laconia, NH

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009

STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX MASTER PLAN COMMISSION (HB 25, Chapter 145:13, Laws of 2009)

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

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-I:2)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 303, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMITTEE TO STUDY ISSUES RELATED TO COOPERATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS (HB 914, Chapter 257:1, Laws of 2007)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 308, LOB                         Regular Meeting

CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CONCORD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CHARTER (HB 319, Chapter 233:1, Laws of 2009)

6:00 p.m.                      Concord City Council Chamber  Public Hearing

                                    37 Green Street

                                    Concord, NH

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

                                    109 Pleasant Street                   Regular Meeting to follow

                                    Concord, NH

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)

10:30 a.m.                    Room 102, LOB                         Non-Public Session of the Complaint Review Committee

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                           Regular Meeting

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

1:00 p.m.                      Room 102, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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

1:30 p.m.                      Room 205, 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

COMMISSION TO STUDY ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 472, Chapter 321:9, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 307, LOB                         Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009

COMMITTEE TO STUDY SCHOOL BUILDING AID GRANT PROGRAM (HB 2, Chapter 144:13, Laws of 2009)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 103, SH                           Regular Meeting

ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO STUDY HOSPITAL BILLING PRACTICES OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS (SB 188, Chapter 265:1, Laws of 2009)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 302, LOB                         Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009

COMMISSION TO STUDY CREATING A VETERANS' LEGAL AID ADVOCACY PROJECT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 35, Chapter 90:2, Laws of 2009)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 100, SH                           Regular Meeting

INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL (HB 159, Chapter 201:1, Laws of 2008)

1:30 p.m.                      Room 204, LOB                         Regular Meeting

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

1:30 p.m.                      LGC/NHMA Conference            Public Forum

                                    Radisson Hotel

                                    700 Elm Street

                                    Manchester, NH

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

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

CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)

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

COMMISSION TO EVALUATE THE LONG-TERM USES OF THE LAKES REGION FACILITY LOCATED IN LACONIA (HB 2, Chapter 144:282, Laws of 2009)

3:00 p.m.                      Room 207, LOB                         Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CONCORD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CHARTER (HB 319, Chapter 233:1, Laws of 2009)

6:00 p.m.                      SAU Office                                Regular Meeting

                                    16 Rumford Street

                                    Concord, NH

fRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009

WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)

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

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

9:00 a.m.                      NH Public Utilities Commission            Regular Meeting

                                    Room A

                                    21 South Fruit Street

                                    Concord, NH

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

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

COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF TRANSMISSION CAPACITY IN THE NORTH COUNTRY (SB 383, Chapter 348:2, Laws of 2008)

2:30 p.m.                      NH Public Utilities Commission            Regular Meeting

                                    21 South Fruit Street

                                    Concord, NH

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009

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

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009

ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO STUDY HOSPITAL BILLING PRACTICES OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS (SB 188, Chapter 265:1, Laws of 2009)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 100, SH                           Regular Meeting

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

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

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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 New Hampshire's economy. Legislators will have the opportunity to discuss economic issues with some of our state's top employers and receive current information on the state and national economy from recognized economists.

 

Tuesday, November 3:  Turbocam, 288 Route 125, Barrington, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

 

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, 31 Industrial Park Drive, Hooksett, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

 

Thursday, November 5:  Worthen Industries, 3 E. Spitbrook Road, Nashua, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

 

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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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009

The family of former State Rep. Pete Solomon invites you and Legislative and Executive Branch colleagues to the memorial service for Pete on Sunday, November 1 at 3:00 p.m. at Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan.

Senator Deborah R. Reynolds

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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 Clark

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009

On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, representatives from Anthem, the Local Government Center, and NH Tobacco Prevention and Control invite all legislators and staff to stop by Room 100, SH from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for information and assistance for those considering quitting smoking.  A certified cessation specialist will be here to answer your questions and suggest strategies for success. Stop by and pick up free materials for yourself or someone you care about.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009

The flu vaccine has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in Room 104, LOB from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The vaccine administered will be for the regular seasonal flu. Those who are interested must contact Health Services at 271-2757, to sign up ahead of time. Insurance accepted will be Anthem, Medicare or Medicaid. All others will be charged $27 (cash or check only). Home Healthcare, Hospice, and Community Services will be providing the service.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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SENATE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, October 28, 2009                            First day to file legislation for 2010 Session.

 

Friday, November 06, 2009, at 4:00 p.m.           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.

 

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).

 

Wednesday, December 09, 2009, at 4:00 p.m.     The last day to sign-off legislation for the above filing period shall be Wednesday, December 09, 2009, at 4:00 p.m.

 

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

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VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE - NOVEMBER

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 November 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 Visitor Center. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

 

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

 

DATE

TIME

GROUP

Group#/Grade

Nov. 2

10:00

World Elementary SchoolNashua

12/3

Nov. 2

10:00

Ernest P. Barka SchoolDerry

44/4

Nov. 2

12:00

Wilkens Elementary SchoolAmherst

50/4

Nov. 3

10:00

Warren Village School

14/3

Nov. 3

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Ernest P. Barka SchoolDerry

60/4

Nov. 3

12:00

Wilkins Elementary SchoolAmherst

50/4

Nov. 4

9:30/11:00

Captain Samuel Douglas AcademyBrookline

80/4

Nov. 4

10:00

Dover Alternative Program

10/HS

Nov. 4

12:00

Wilkins Elementary SchoolAmherst

50/4

Nov. 5

10:00

Russian Open World delegation/

NH Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10

Nov. 5

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Parker Varney SchoolManchester

75/4

Nov. 5

12:00

Wilkins Elementary SchoolAmherst

50/4

Nov. 6

9:00

Canterbury Elementary School

25/4

Nov. 6

10:00

Kearsarge @ Bradford School

40/5

Nov. 9

10:00/11:30

Grinnell SchoolDerry

90/4

Nov. 10

8:15

Troop 22667 Cadet GS –Mont Vernon

10/6

Nov. 10

10:30/12:00

SH/HM

Bicentennial SchoolNashua

100/4

Nov. 12

10:00/11:30

Barrington Elementary School

100/4

 

 

 

 

Nov. 16

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Kearsarge Regional Middle School – Sutton

90/7

Nov. 17

9:30

Marlborough School

32/4

Nov. 17

10:30

Chesterfield Elementary School

48/4

Nov. 18

9:45/11:00

SH/HM

South Londonderry Elementary School

75/4

Nov. 19

9:45/11:00

SH/HM

South Londonderry Elementary School

75/4

Nov. 20

9:00

Victory Baptist SchoolLondonderry

16/4

Nov. 20

12:30

Freedom Elementary School

7/4

Nov. 21

9:00/10:30

SH/HM

Rye Elementary School

60/4

Nov. 21

10:30

Radiant Living HomeSchool – Franklin

3

Nov. 23

10:00

Broad St. School – Nashua

60/4

Nov. 23

11:00

Hampstead Academy

 

Nov.24

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Gilford Elementary School

80/4

Nov. 30

9:30/11:00

SC/SH

New Boston Elementary School

66/4

Dec. 1

10:00/11:15

Hills Garrison School – Hudson

100/4

Dec. 2

9:30

Reed’s Ferry SchoolMerrimack

50/4

Dec. 3

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Reed’s Ferry SchoolMerrimack

75/4

Dec. 4

9:45/11:00

SH/SC

Hollis Upper Elementary School

91/4