January 29, 2009
No. 9
STATE OF
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161st
Session of the
Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS, AMENDMENTS,
HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND
NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 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
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SB 46, relative to group life insurance.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-1.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
SB 55, establishing
a commission to study the collision repair industry in
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-2.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 92, relative
to the commission to study access to consumer credit for people in
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS
SB 15, relative to the membership of the state veterans' advisory committee.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
SB 33, allowing lobbyists and those connected with lobbyists to sit on committees established by the judicial branch.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Lasky for the committee.
SB 35, establishing
a committee to study creating a veterans' legal aid advocacy project in
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 16, extending the date for completion of the state park system development plan.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Denley for the committee.
SB 47, relative to surface water.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 48, relative to preventing contamination of groundwater from certain geothermal processes.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
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.
SB 51, requiring confidentiality of jurors' addresses and the file in an involuntary admission proceeding.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
SB 54, eliminating the reference to per diem compensation for probate judges presiding over involuntary admissions hearings.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 38, relative to placing vote tallies on town and school district ballots.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
SB 76, naming a
bridge in the town of
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
SB 96, naming a bridge in Webster in honor of William Tracy.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
SB 58, relative to the use of alternating flashing lights on highway maintenance vehicles.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Election Law and Veterans’ Affairs
January 27, 2009
2009-0055s
09/03
Amendment to SB 15
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following and renumbering the original section 2 to read as 3:
2 State Veterans’ Advisory Committee. Amend RSA 115-A:2, VI(b) to read as follows:
(b) Two
members of the senate, [one of whom shall be from the public affairs
committee,] appointed by the senate president.
2009-0055s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill increases the number of representatives of veterans’ organizations who serve as members of the state veterans’ advisory committee from 14 to 20. The bill also modifies a membership requirement of the committee.
Energy, Environment, and Economic Development
January 29, 2009
2009-0091s
04/01
Amendment to SB 16
Amend RSA 216-A:3-c, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. The director of
parks and recreation shall by September 30, [2008] 2009, publish a written
comprehensive 10-year development plan for the state park system. The director may contract with an
experienced, independent firm to assist in the development of this plan. The director shall submit copies of the plan
to the governor, the governor's council, the presiding officers of the general
court, the chairperson of the house resources, recreation and development
committee, and the chairperson of the senate energy, environment, and economic development
committee. On or before June 1, [2008]
2009,
the director of parks and recreation shall submit a progress report to the
chairperson of the house resources, recreation and economic development
committee and the chairperson of the senate energy, environment, and economic
development committee.
2009-0091s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill extends the date for completion of the state park system development plan by one year to September 30, 2009. The bill also extends the date for completion of the development plan progress report by one year to June 1, 2009.
Election Law and Veterans’ Affairs
January 27, 2009
2009-0051s
09/01
Amendment to SB 35
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT establishing a commission to study
creating a veterans’ legal aid advocacy project in
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Findings and Purpose.
I. The legislature finds that:
(a) About 10
percent of
(b) Many veterans are low to moderate income and cannot afford attorneys. Veterans in rural areas encounter greater difficulties acquiring counsel.
(c)
(d)
(e) As authorized by RSA 115:4, II(b), the director of the state veteran’s council has identified a significant need for pro bono legal advocacy for veterans and has determined that the creation of the veterans’ legal aid advocacy project is a possible model that could improve the delivery of services to veterans.
(f) Hundreds
of
(g) Veterans’ legal aid advocacy projects have been developed in other states.
(h) New Hampshire Legal Assistance is a state-wide legal aid program with expertise in public benefits, disability advocacy, and housing advocacy.
II. The purpose of
this act is to establish a commission to study creating a veterans’ legal aid
advocacy project in
2 Commission
Established. There is established a
commission to study creating a veterans’ legal aid advocacy project in
3 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(c) The
adjutant general of the
(d) The
commandant of the
(e) The
director of the
(f) One person appointed by the United States Department of Labor’s New Hampshire office of the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service.
(g) The commissioner of the department of employment security, or designee.
(h) One person appointed by Disabled American Veterans.
(i) One representative of New Hampshire Legal Assistance, appointed by the executive director.
(j) The chairperson of the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Military Law Section, or designee.
(k) The bureau chief of the department of health and human services, bureau of community based care and military programs, or designee.
(1) The
patient’s advocate at the Veteran’s
(m) The chairman of the New Hampshire Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or designee.
(n) The
executive director of
(o) The
executive director of a nonprofit organization that serves homeless veterans in
II. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
4 Duties. The commission shall study creating a
veterans’ legal aid advocacy project in
5 Chairperson. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 60 days of the effective date of this section.
6 Report. The commission shall report its findings and recommendations for proposed legislation, funding, and other proposals to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, the members of the executive council, and the state library. The preliminary report shall be submitted on or before December 1, 2009, and a final report shall be submitted on or before August 1, 2010.
7 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2009-0051s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a commission to study creating a
veterans’ legal aid advocacy project in
Senate Judiciary
January 29, 2009
2009-0070s
09/04
Amendment to SB 51
Amend RSA 500-A:6, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. When ordered to
do so by the court, the clerk shall draw at random from the master jury list
the names or identifying numbers of as many prospective jurors as the court by
order requires. The names or identifying
numbers of prospective jurors may be chosen either by random drawing or by
computer on a random basis. The clerk
shall prepare an alphabetical list of the names drawn. The names drawn on the list may be disclosed
only to persons authorized to see the list under this chapter or upon specific
order of the court. The addresses of jurors shall
not be disclosed, except to counsel or a pro se party examining juror
qualification forms.
Commerce, Labor, and Consumer Protection
January 27, 2009
2009-0049s
05/10
Amendment to SB 55
Amend paragraph I of section 2 of the bill by inserting after subparagraph (f) the following new subparagraph:
(g) Two members of the public, appointed by the governor.
Public and Municipal Affairs
January 29, 2009
2009-0092s
06/09
Amendment to SB 76
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Town of
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge
INFORMATIONAL
MEETING:
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Banking Department
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Department of Labor
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Insurance Department
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Department of Employment Security
EDUCATION, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Kelly (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
10:15 a.m. SB 26, relative to degree granting
authority for
10:30 a.m. SB 149, relative to the transition of
functions and amending the reporting requirements of the community college
system of
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
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 91, relative to the duties of a moderator and a municipality before, during, and after an election.
8:45 a.m. SB 41, relative to campaign activities at polling places.
9:00 a.m. SB 57, relative to the commission to study the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury suffered by New Hampshire soldiers and veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
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 13, declaring the chinook the state
dog of
2:20 p.m. SB 72-FN-L, consolidating cemetery
boards of trustees in
2:35 p.m. SB 77, renaming the Christa McAuliffe planetarium the McAuliffe-Shepard discovery center.
2:50 p.m. SB 81, relative to urology patients.
3:05 p.m. SB 122, relative to the quorum of the commission to oversee and negotiate issues relative to NAFTA and the WTO.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING WILL FOLLOW THE
HEARING ON SB 122.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH
Sen. Sgambati (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Downing
8:30 a.m. SB 63-FN, relative to ensuring consumer access to care upon the termination of a participating provider.
(The
previous hearing for SB 63-FN was recessed on January 27th)
8:45 a.m. SB 67-FN-A, relative to funding certain AIDS services organizations.
(Note
the time change for SB 67-FN-A)
9:00 a.m. SB 95, relative to criminal records checks for volunteers and other persons having direct contact with a client.
(Note the time change for SB 95)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. CACR 6, relating to clerks of the probate court. Providing that clerks of the probate court shall be appointed instead of elected.
2:01 p.m. SB 34, providing that registers of probate be present at the probate office in accordance with personnel rules established by the supreme court.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
RULES AND ENROLLED BILLS, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Downing
4:00 p.m. Introduction of New Legislation.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 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 20, adding a member to the statewide trail system advisory committee.
(the previous hearing for SB 20 was recessed on January 22nd)
8:50 a.m. SB 101-FN-A, relative to the
9:30 a.m. SB 56, relative to financial responsibility for large groundwater withdrawals.
(the previous hearing for SB 56 was recessed on January 29th)
9:35 a.m. SB 60, establishing a committee to study water sustainability.
(the previous hearing for SB 60 was recessed on January 29th)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
8:30 a.m. SB 75-L, changing the formula for distribution of highway funds in the Woodsville fire district.
8:45 a.m. SB 121, establishing a commission to study potential revenue enhancements for municipalities.
9:00 a.m. SB 136-FN, relative to the motor vehicle registration fee supporting a municipal and transportation improvement fund.
9:15 a.m. SB 110, authorizing appointment of town clerks.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Letourneau (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark,
Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gatsas
10:30 a.m. SB 105-FN-A, relative to permit fees for certain vehicles.
10:40 a.m. SB 109, relative to certification of excess weight vehicles.
10:50 a.m. SB 133-FN, authorizing purple heart special number plates for veterans still on active duty.
11:00 a.m. SB 137-FN-A, establishing a special
motor vehicle license plate and associated fees to support the
11:10 a.m. SB 150, relative to the definition of "neighborhood electric vehicle."
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009
JOINT SENATE COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
8:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Informational Meeting
Briefing from Citizens Health Initiative
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge
9:15 a.m. SB 80, requiring insurance coverage for services provided by athletic trainers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
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 111, authorizing the governor to appoint an additional public member to the rail transit authority and modifying the membership requirement of the state veterans' advisory committee.
8:45 a.m. SB 116, repealing the prohibition on political contributions by insurance companies.
9:00 a.m. SB 118, relative to assistance in voting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH
Sen. Sgambati (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Downing
9:15 a.m. SB 45, extending the commission to
review
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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 155, relative to financial disclosure by legislators.
8:45 a.m. SB 148, establishing that the state of New Hampshire recognizes the designations of Prisoner of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) as valid descriptions of casualty status and category classification for military personnel.
9:00 a.m. CACR 9, relating to: term of office. Providing that: beginning with the 2012 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.
9:20 a.m. CACR 10, relating to: electoral districts. Providing that: representative districts be apportioned within senate districts and that senate districts be apportioned within executive council districts and giving county boundaries priority in senate district apportionment.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
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
INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL (RSA 651-E)
1:30 p.m. Administrative Office of the Courts 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 RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
10:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, 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
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 COUNCIL ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (RSA 282-A:128)
9:00 a.m. NH Employment Security Special Meeting
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
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009
EXOTIC AQUATIC WEEDS AND SPECIES COMMITTEE (RSA 487:30)
3:00 p.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
Cancelled Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 208, LOB Regular 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
COMMISSION TO STUDY AIR QUALITY ISSUES IN PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS (HB 1171, Chapter 242:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Department of Education Regular Meeting
101 Pleasant Street
STATE PARK SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 216-A:3-k)
12:30 p.m. New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Regular Meeting
37 Pleasant Street
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
9:00 a.m. NH Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, 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)
11:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
1:30 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Rooms 201-203, 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
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Low Income Housing Subcommittee
Administration Meeting
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
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, 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
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 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
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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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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 legislators and staff are cordially invited to attend a
Legislature reception hosted by the NH
Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The reception will take place
at the Holiday Inn,
Senator John T. Gallus
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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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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009
The second annual Public Charter School Chili Contest will
be held Thursday, February 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009
The New Hampshire Cultural Diversity Awareness Council will
host the 8th annual, "Keeping the Dream Alive," Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day dinner celebration on Thursday, February 5, 2009, 6:00 p.m., at
the Marriott Courtyard,
Senator Lou D'Allesandro
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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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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009
Wednesday, February 11th, Citizens Food That Makes a Difference (CFMD) is offering a vegetarian lunch buffet beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the State House Cafeteria. Along with a lunch, CFMD will provide materials and resources about successful efforts already underway on preventing childhood obesity and handouts on healthy nutrition.
Senator John T. Gallus
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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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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Immediately following the State House ceremonies celebrating
the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial on February 12, legislators, staff and guests
are invited to the New Hampshire Historical Society’s Library at
Senator Bob Odell
Senator Martha Fuller
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority 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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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009
All Senators are invited to participate in the annual "Read Across America" event sponsored by NEA/NH to be held in the Senate Chamber on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Senators will be divided into small groups to read to children from their respective districts. Books will be provided, but Senators may also bring a favorite book to share with the children.
Sylvia B. Larsen,
Senate President
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SENATE SCHEDULE
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 & FEBRUARY
State House Visitation Schedule January &
February 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 &
February 2009. These listings are to
ensure all members be notified in a timely manner of visitors from their
district. Our schedule is tightly booked
for the remainder of the school year and subject to changes. Please
contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information. Legislators planning to meet with students
should notify the
Virginia J. Drew. Director Caitlin A. Daniuk, Public Information Administrator
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Jan. 30 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
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66/3 |
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Feb. 5 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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54/4 |
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Feb. 6 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
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92/4 |
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Feb. 6 |
10:30 |
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10/HS |
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Feb. 9 |
10:00 |
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40/4 |
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Feb. 10 |
9:00 |
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50/4 |
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Feb. 10 |
10:30 |
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52/4 |
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Feb. 11 |
9:00 |
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50/4 |
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Feb. 11 |
10:00 |
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40/4 |
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Feb. 12 |
9:00 |
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50/4 |
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Feb. 12 |
9:30 |
AARP |
12/Adult |
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Feb. 12 |
10:30 |
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33/4 |
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Feb. 13 |
9:00 |
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26/4 |
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Feb. 13 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM/SC |
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80/4 |
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Feb. 17 |
9:00 |
The |
15/4 |
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Feb. 17 |
10:00 |
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40/4 |
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Feb. 18 |
9:30 |
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16/4 |
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Feb. 18 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
New |
55/4 |
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Feb. 19 |
9:00 |
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20/4 |
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Feb. 19 |
10:00 |
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21/4 |
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Feb. 19 |
11:45 |
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20/College |
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Feb. 20 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
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115/4 |
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Feb. 23 |
2:00 |
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10 |
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Feb. 25 |
9:30 |
UNH – Social Work Undergraduates |
47/College |
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Feb. 25 |
11:00 |
Wakefield Home School Group |
40 |
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