January 15, 2009
No. 7
STATE OF
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www.gencourt.state.nh.us
161st
Session of the
Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
HEARINGS, MEETINGS
AND NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M.
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN JOINT CONVENTION WITH THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 FOR THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET PRESENTATION.
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 FOLLOWING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET PRESENTATION.
REPORTS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 12, relative to increasing the membership of the board of marital mediator certification and renaming marital mediators as family mediators.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
SB 36, relative to the inspection of electrologist offices.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Carson for the committee.
JUDICIARY
SB 32, relative to notice to a defendant of the availability of sentence review.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
SB 37, relative to release of a defendant pending trial.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
HEARINGS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Denley
8:30 a.m. SB 16, extending the date for completion of the state park system development plan.
8:45 a.m. SB 20, adding a member to the statewide trail system advisory committee.
9:00 a.m. SB 28-FN, relative to annual dam registration fees for non-menace dams.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
9:30 a.m. SB 38, relative to placing vote tallies on town and school district ballots.
9:40 a.m. SB 29, relative to review of developments of regional impact.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Lasky (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Merrill, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Carson
8:30 a.m. SB 15, relative to the membership of the state veterans' advisory committee.
8:45 a.m. SB 35, establishing a committee to
study creating a veterans' legal aid advocacy project in
9:00 a.m. SB 33, allowing lobbyists and those connected with lobbyists to sit on committees established by the judicial branch.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Cilley (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Downing, Sen. Carson
2:00 p.m. SB 17, relative to Selective Service registration upon driver's license application or renewal.
(the
previous hearing for SB 17 was recessed on January 13th)
2:15 p.m. INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON UPCOMING RETIREMENT ISSUES.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 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
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008
State
of
Department of Transportation
Turnpike System
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008
A
Department of the State of
The Unique College Investing Plan
Annual Report
September 30, 2008
The Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan
Annual Report
September 30, 2008
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008
Management Letter
Year Ended June 30, 2008
Auditors’ Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on
Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance With Government Auditing Standards Year Ended June 30, 2008
State
of
Board of Tax and Land Appeals
Financial and Compliance Audit Report For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3)
9:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO PROPOSE A RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUNDING MODEL (HB 1645, Chapter 300:13, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting
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 204, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE AUTHORITY TO PRACTICE OR PROVIDE HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE IN THE EVENT OF THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO RSA 4:45 OR A PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY INCIDENT AS DEFINED IN RSA 508:17-a, II(c) (SB 512, Chapter 271:9, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Rooms 201-203, LOB Regular Meeting
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 208, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009
COMMISSION TO
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
3:00 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Low Income Housing
Administration Subcommittee Meeting
Medical & Surgical Building
109 Pleasant Street
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
12:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Non-public session of the Complaint Review Committee
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009
JOINT SENATE FINANCE
AND WAYS AND MEANS MEETING
10:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Presentation on real estate market by Russ Thibeault, President of Applied Economic Research
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 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 STUDY
THE SCOPE OF
10:00 a.m. Room 204, LOB Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Special Meeting for Hearings before the Board
NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4)
10:00 a.m. CDFA Board Room Annual Meeting
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND ACQUIRED BRAIN DISORDER WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-c)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2009
LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)
1:00 p.m. NH Technical Institute Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009
ELECTRONIC BALLOT COUNTING DEVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HB 285, Chapter 134:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. HAVA Conference Room Regular Meeting
Archives
and
NH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2)
10:00 a.m. NH Higher Education Regular Meeting
Assistance Foundation
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration Training Room
Medical & Surgical Building
109 Pleasant Street
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009
10:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Organizational Meeting and Regular Business
STATE RETIREE HEALTH PLAN COMMISSION (RSA 100-A:56)
3:30 p.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009
JOINT SENATE FINANCE
AND WAYS AND MEANS MEETING
10:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Discussion on Revenue reporting with Commissioner Kevin Clougherty
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, JANUARY 30, 2009
COMMISSION TO PROPOSE A RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUNDING MODEL (HB 1645, Chapter 300:13, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration
Medical & Surgical Building
109 Pleasant Street
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, FEBRUARY 3, 2009
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Organizational Meeting and Regular Business
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2009
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (RSA 186-C:3-b)
4:00 p.m. NH Department of Education Regular Meeting
Londergan Hall, Room 15
101 Pleasant Street
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2009
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO PROPOSE A RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUNDING MODEL (HB 1645, Chapter 300:13, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 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
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (RSA 186-C:3-b)
4:00 p.m. NH Department of Education Regular Meeting
Londergan Hall, Room 15
101 Pleasant Street
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009
COMMISSION TO PROPOSE A RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUNDING MODEL (HB 1645, Chapter 300:13, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4)
10:00 a.m. CDFA Board Room 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
friday, march 20, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
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NOTICES
The Internal Revenue Service has set the standard mileage rate for transportation expenses for 2009 at fifty-five cents ($0.55) per mile. The federal mileage reimbursement rate for members of the NH Senate decreases from fifty-eight and one-half cents ($0.585) per mile to fifty-five cents ($0.55) per mile for all miles incurred on or after January 1, 2009.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE
Required Disclosure Filings
Copies of two financial disclosure
forms have recently been mailed to each member of the Senate. The first form is the annual "Financial Disclosure Form,"
which all legislators and legislative officers are required to complete and
file with the Legislative Ethics Committee.
Please return your completed form to Rich Lambert in Room 112 of the State House no later
than January 30, 2009.
The second form, the "
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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The members of the New Hampshire Dental Society will be
inviting legislators to events in their area in order to educate legislators
regarding oral health issues in
Senator Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009
The NH Commission on the Status of Women cordially invites
all members of the General Court to a luncheon presentation focusing on
"Better Jobs for NH Women" on Thursday, January 29, 2009, from 12:00
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009
The New Hampshire Public Health Association cordially
invites members of the Legislature to Part II of "Public Health and the
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2009
The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association cordially invites all legislators to attend a reception at the Barley House on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The reception will provide an opportunity to meet with leaders of the hospitality industry.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2009
All Senate Members are invited to attend the annual
Legislative and Business Breakfast sponsored by Bi-State Primary Care
Association and
Senator Deborah R. Reynolds
Senator Bob Odell
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009
Northeast Delta Dental cordially invites all members of the
New Hampshire Legislature and their staff to its Tenth Annual Legislative
Reception to be held Wednesday, February 11, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
at its corporate office,
Sylvia B. Larsen,
Senate President
Senator Peter E.
Bragdon, Minority Leader
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009
All legislators are cordially invited to attend a
legislative breakfast with AARP National President Jennie Chin Hansen. This event is designed specifically for
legislators with special guest Jennie Chin Hansen and the release of a new
survey of
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009
SHAHEEN & GORDON, P.A.
&
CAPITOL INSIGHTS GROUP
Cordially invite New Hampshire House, Senate and staff to a
legislative reception on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 4:00 to 6:30
p.m. The reception will be held at the office of Shaheen & Gordon,
P.A., located at
Sylvia B. Larsen,
Senate President
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SENATE SCHEDULE
Friday, January 16, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. Last day to sign-off legislation for a Senate Bill recommended by a Study Committee or Commission created by a Senate Bill.
Monday, January 19, 2009 Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day
(State
Monday, February 16, 2009 Presidents'
Day (State
Monday, February 23, 2009 - SENATE BREAK.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, March 05, 2009 Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all Senate money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b).
Thursday, April 09, 2009 CROSSOVER - Last day to ACT on all remaining Senate Bills.
Thursday, May 07, 2009 Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all House money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b).
Monday, May 25, 2009 Memorial
Day (State
Thursday, June 04, 2009 Last day to ACT on all remaining House bills.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Last day to FORM Committees of Conference.
Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. Last day to SIGN Committee of Conference Reports.
Thursday, June 25, 2009 Last day to ACT on Committee of Conference Reports.
Friday, July 3, 2009 Fourth
of July (State
Monday, September 7, 2009 Labor
Day (State
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Veterans Day (State
Thursday, November 26, 2009 Thanksgiving
Day (State
Friday, November 27, 2009 Day
after Thanksgiving (State
Friday, December 25, 2009 Christmas
Day (State
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VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - JANUARY
State House Visitation Schedule January 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 January 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 Caitlin A. Daniuk, Public Information Administrator
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Jan. 9 |
9:15/10:30 SH/SC |
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60/4 |
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Jan. 12 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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53/4 |
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Jan. 13 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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88/4 |
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Jan. 14 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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95/4 |
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Jan. 15 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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90/4 |
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Jan. 16 |
9:15/10:30 SH/SC |
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60/4 |
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Jan. 22 |
10:30 |
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20/4,5,6 |
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Jan. 23 |
9:30/11:00 SH/SC/HM |
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70/4 |
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Jan. 27 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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100/4 |
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Jan. 28 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
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100/4 |
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Jan. 29 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
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100/4 |
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Jan. 30 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
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66/3 |
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SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES
2009-2010
Room 100, SH
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Harold W. Janeway, Chairman
Margaret Wood Hassan, Vice Chairman
Lou D'Allesandro
Molly M. Kelly
Theodore L. Gatsas
Michael W. Downing
COMMERCE, LABOR
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
Room 102, LOB
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Margaret Wood Hassan, Chairman
Betsi L. DeVries, Vice Chairman
Deborah R. Reynolds
Jacalyn L. Cilley
Peter E. Bragdon
Sheila Roberge
Room 103, LOB
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Molly M. Kelly, Chairman
Amanda Merrill, Vice Chairman
Martha
Fuller
Bette R. Lasky
Peter E. Bragdon
Robert J. Letourneau
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Room 101, LOB
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Bette R. Lasky, Chairman
Matthew Houde, Vice Chairman
Amanda Merrill
John S. Barnes
Sharon M. Carson
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Room 102, LOB
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Martha Fuller Clark, Chairman
Amanda Merrill, Vice Chairman
Jacalyn L. Cilley
Bette R. Lasky
Bob Odell
William P. Denley
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
Room 101, LOB
Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jacalyn L. Cilley, Chairman
Martha Fuller Clark, Vice Chairman
Betsi L. DeVries
Michael W. Downing
Sharon M. Carson
Room 100, SH
Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lou D'Allesandro, Chairman
Harold W. Janeway, Vice Chairman
Sylvia B. Larsen
Margaret Wood Hassan
Kathleen G. Sgambati
John T. Gallus
Bob Odell
Room 103, SH
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Kathleen G. Sgambati, Chairman
Peggy Gilmour, Vice Chairman
Molly M. Kelly
John T. Gallus
Michael W. Downing
Room 103, SH
Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Deborah R. Reynolds, Chairman
Bette R. Lasky, Vice Chairman
Matthew Houde
Sheila Roberge
Robert J. Letourneau
Room 103, LOB
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Betsi L. DeVries, Chairman
Matthew Houde, Vice Chairman
Kathleen G. Sgambati
Sheila Roberge
John S. Barnes, Jr.
Room 103, SH
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Deborah R. Reynolds, Chairman
Lou D'Allesandro, Vice Chairman
Matthew Houde
Peter E. Bragdon
Michael W. Downing
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
Room 101, LOB
Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Robert J. Letourneau, Chairman
Peggy Gilmour, Vice Chairman
Martha
Fuller
Molly M. Kelly
Theodore L. Gatsas
Room 100, SH
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Bob Odell, Chairman
Lou D'Allesandro, Vice Chairman
Harold W. Janeway
Deborah R. Reynolds
Peggy Gilmour
Michael W. Downing
William P. Denley
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE
Room 103, LOB
Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
John T. Gallus, Chairman
Harold W. Janeway, Vice Chairman
Amanda Merrill
Peggy Gilmour
Theodore L. Gatsas
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