December 30, 2009

No. 1

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEB SITE ADDRESS:

www.gencourt.state.nh.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Year of 161st Session of the New Hampshire General Court

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

REPORTS, AMENDMENT, HEARINGS,

MEETINGS AND NOTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE WILL CONVENE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2010, AT 1:00 P.M.

Pursuant to Part 2, Article 3 of the New Hampshire Constitution the Senate “shall assemble annually on the first Wednesday following the first Tuesday in January.”  Therefore, the Senate will convene on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, and will continue to meet on Wednesdays throughout the 2010 session.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SENATE RULE 48

Proposed Amendment to Senate Rule 48

 

Amend Senate Rule 48 by inserting after (c) with the following:

 

48. Deadlines:

 

 

(d) Monday, February 22, 2010 - Friday, February 26, 2010: SENATE BREAK.

 

(e) Thursday, March 04, 2010 - Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all Senate money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b).

 

(f) Thursday, March 25, 2010 - CROSSOVER - Last day to ACT on all remaining Senate Bills.

 

(g) Thursday, April 08, 2010 - Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all House money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b).

 

(h) Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - Last Day to ACT on all remaining House bills.

 

(i) Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - Last day to FORM Committees of Conference.

 

(j) Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. - Last day to SIGN Committee of Conference Reports.

 

(k) Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - Last day to ACT on Committee of Conference Reports.

REPORTS

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-2.

Senator Cilley for the committee.

 

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION

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

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.

Senator Carson for the committee.

AMENDMENT

Senate Executive Departments and Administration

October 20, 2009

2009-2429s

10/05

 

 

 

Amendment to HB 598-FN

 

 

Amend RSA 311-B:13, V as inserted by section 12 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

            V.  Any individual may, without being licensed, sell the personal property of another individual utilizing a service that assists such individual in accessing an online Internet marketplace, which does not take physical or legal possession of goods being sold, and which does not collect or transmit payment for transactions except by a secure money  transmitter or other online payment transaction method. Such an individual may accept an associated fee, provided that such individual does not:

                  (a)  Represent by any verbal statement, sign, letterhead, card, or any other way that they are auctioneers or able to perform auctioneering services; or

                  (b)  Use or otherwise assume in conjunction with the personal name, or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that such person is an auctioneer licensed under this chapter.

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.

 

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 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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010

EDUCATION, Room 103, LOB

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

9:00 a.m.          SENATE EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED BILL

                        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.

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB

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

11:00 a.m.        SENATE EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED BILLS          

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

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau

2:00 p.m.          SENATE EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED BILLS

                        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.

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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010

PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes

8:30 a.m.          SENATE EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED BILLS

                        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, Room 101, LOB

Sen. Letourneau (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Carson

10:30 a.m.        SENATE HEARING ON RE-REFERRED BILL

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

                        SENATE EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED BILLS

                        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.

MEETINGS

MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2010

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010

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

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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010

JOINT LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 17-N:1)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 306, LOB                                     Regular Business

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2010

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 210-211, LOB                             Regular Business

9:30 a.m.                      Rooms 210-211, LOB                             Audits:

                                                                                                State of New Hampshire

                                                                                                Department of Transportation Turnpike System

                                                                                                Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009 

 

                                                                                                New Hampshire Lottery Commission, a Department of the State of New Hampshire                                                                          Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009

 

                                                                                                The Unique College Investing Plan Annual Report,

                                                                                                September 30, 2009 

 

                                                                                                The Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan

                                                                                                Annual Report September 30, 2009 

 

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

9:00 a.m.                      Rooms 206-208, LOB                             Continued Meeting

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

10:00 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

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 203, LOB                                     Programs Subcommittee Meeting

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

1:00 p.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

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2010

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

1:00 p.m.                      NH Technical Institute                         Regular Meeting

                                    Crocker Sweeney Building

                                    Concord, NH

MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

9:30 a.m.                      Room 207, 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

PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE (RSA 187-A:28-a)

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

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

11:00 a.m.                    Room 305, LOB                                     Definitions Subcommittee 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

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

1:00 p.m.                      Room 205, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

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

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY FUTURE SUSTAINABLE REVENUE SOURCES FOR FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS TO STATE AND MUNICIPAL HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES (HB 2, Chapter 144:291, I, Laws of 2009)

2:00 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010

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

3:00 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010

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

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

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

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

WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 205, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

OBD II TESTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 266:59-b, VII (a)

10:00 a.m.                    Room 301, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY APPOINTING OR CONTRACTING WITH A FLEET MANAGER FOR STATE-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLES (HB 1412, Chapter 218:1, Laws of 2008)

1:00 p.m.                      Rooms 210-211, LOB                             Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010

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

3:30 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2010

COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, 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 201, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010

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

9:30 a.m.                      New Hampshire Department                 Regular Meeting

                                    of Revenue Administration

                                    109 Pleasant Street

                                    Concord, NH                            

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

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

1:00 p.m.                      Public Utilities Commission                  Regular Meeting

                                    Room A

                                    21 South Fruit Street

                                    Concord, NH

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

1:00 p.m.                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)

1:30 p.m.                      New Hampshire Department                 Rulemaking Hearing

                                    of Revenue Administration

                                    109 Pleasant Street

                                    Concord, NH

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010

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

3:30 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                                     Regular Business

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010

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

3:00 p.m.                      Department of Education                       Regular Meeting

                                    Walker Building, Room 330

                                    21 South Fruit Street

                                    Concord, NH

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010

COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010

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

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

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

10:00 a.m.                    Rooms 305-307, LOB                             Public Hearing

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010

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

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

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

11:00 a.m.                    Room 305, LOB                                     Definitions Subcommittee 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

 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010

VOLUNTEER NH BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 19-H:1)

9:00 a.m.                      Greater Manchester                              Regular Meeting

                                    Chapter of the American Red Cross

                                    1800 Elm Street

                                    Manchester, NH

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

10:00 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

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

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

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010

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

3:30 p.m.                      Room 201, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010

COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010

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

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

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010

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

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

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NOTICES

The Internal Revenue Service has set the standard mileage rate for transportation expenses for 2010 at fifty cents ($0.50) per mile.  The federal mileage reimbursement rate for members of the NH Senate decreases from fifty-five cents ($0.55) per mile to fifty cents ($0.50) per mile for all miles incurred on or after January 1, 2010.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE

            At its meeting held on November 19, 2009, the Legislative Ethics Committee voted to adopt the following interpretive ruling, which is printed below in its entirety.

 

 

INTERPRETIVE RULING 2009-#1

(November 19, 2009)

 

Ethics Guidelines

Section 4, Prohibited Activities, Paragraph II, Subparagraphs (c) and (d)

 

 

            A question has arisen regarding the meaning of the phrase “certain constituents,” as it is used in Ethics Guidelines Section 4, Prohibited Activities, Paragraph II, Subparagraphs (c) and (d). The Committee adopts the following Interpretive Ruling pursuant to RSA 14-B:3, I (b).

 

            The referenced provisions read as follows:

II. Legislators shall not:

            * * *

            (c) Threaten reprisals or promise inducements of any kind to influence another so as to obtain special personal benefits for the legislator, the legislator’s immediate family, or for certain constituents which would not be available to others under similar conditions.

(d) Conduct private negotiations with any governmental agency in an attempt to obtain a decision on a pending matter which would result in special personal benefit to the legislator, to the legislator’s immediate family, or to certain constituents which would not be available to others under similar conditions.

(Emphasis added)

 

            The Committee construes the phrase “certain constituents” in these sections to include any particular person or persons on whose behalf the legislator is communicating, and is not restricted merely to persons who may reside within the legislator’s district.  In short, the Committee considers that in accordance with these Guidelines, it would be improper conduct for a legislator to threaten legislation or any other official action, or to conduct private negotiations with any governmental agency, to influence a judicial, regulatory or administrative outcome in favor of a particular person or persons in a particular case, where the benefit of such outcome would not be available to others under similar circumstances.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE

Required Disclosure Filing

 

Copies of the "2010 Financial Disclosure Form" have recently been mailed to each member of the Senate.  All legislators and legislative officers are required to complete and file the form with the Legislative Ethics Committee.  Please return your completed form to Rich Lambert in Room 112 of the State House no later than January 15, 2010.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010

Public Information Session on LSR 10-2922 - SB 300

Relative to the system benefits charge.

The Energy, Environment & Economic Development Committee will hold a Public Information Session on Tuesday, January 5, 2009 immediately following the Executive Session on SB 73 in Room 102, LOB.  The sponsors of the LSR are:  Senator Hassan, Senator Fuller Clark, Senator Bragdon, Senator Bradley, Representative Wallner, Representative Packard, Representative Kaen, and Representative Introne.

Senator Martha Fuller Clark

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2010

Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group will be hosting their annual Welcome Back Reception for all House, Senate members and staff on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at the Holiday Inn. It will be held at conclusion of session (or 3:00 p.m. should the session end early).

Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader

Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010

Joint Information Session on HB 1608

Relative to general election candidates for offices that elect more than one person.

The House Election Law Committee and The Senate Election Law & Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a joint information session on HB 1608, on January 7, 2009, at 9:30 a.m.  in Room 308, LOB. It is an information session being presented by Commissioner Below.

Senator Bette R. Lasky

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010

All legislators and staff are cordially invited to attend a "Welcome Back Legislators" reception hosted by the Business and Industry Association, New Hampshire's statewide chamber of commerce.  The reception will take place at the Holiday Inn, 172 North Main Street, Concord, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 13.  Please RSVP to the BIA at 224-5388, ext. 116.

Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader

Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010

The New Hampshire Child Advocacy Network (NH CAN), in coordination with the Legislative Caucus for Young Children and Every Child Matters, invites all legislators to a lunchtime briefing on the 2010 Priorities for New Hampshire’s Children on Thursday, January 14th at noon in room 210 of the LOB.    The Priorities create opportunities to strengthen New Hampshire families and communities and are the result of collaboration among nearly one hundred organizational members and advisors of NH CAN.  To reserve your lunch please RSVP by Monday, January 11 to Ashton Dasey at 225-2264 or adasey@childrennh.org. 

Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Northeast Delta Dental cordially invites all members of the New Hampshire Legislature and their staff to its Eleventh Annual Legislative Reception to be held Wednesday, February 10th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at its corporate office, One Delta Drive in Concord.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader

 

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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, 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)

 

Friday, January 1, 2010                                    New Year's Day (State Holiday)

 

Monday, January 18, 2010                                Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day

                                                                        (State Holiday)

 

Monday, February 15, 2010                               Presidents' Day (State Holiday)

 

Monday, May 31, 2010                                      Memorial Day (State Holiday)

 

Monday, July 5, 2010                                        Fourth of July (State Holiday)

 

Monday, September 6, 2010                               Labor Day (State Holiday)

 

Thursday, November 11, 2010                           Veterans' Day (State Holiday)

 

Thursday, November 25, 2010                           Thanksgiving Day (State Holiday)

 

Friday, November 26, 2010                               Day after Thanksgiving (State Holiday)

 

Friday, December 24, 2010                                Christmas Day (State Holiday)

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VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE - JANUARY

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 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 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

 

DATE

TIME

GROUP

Group#/Grade

Jan. 12

9:30

East Rochester School

46/4

Jan. 12

1:00

KA Brett SchoolTamworth

17/4

Jan 20

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

Charlotte Ave. SchoolNashua

100/4

Jan. 21

9:45

Sandwich Central School

21/4

Jan 26

10:00

Walter F. Haigh SchoolSalem

30/4

Jan.  29

10:30

Hanover St. School – Lebanon

55/4