March 11, 2010
No. 11
STATE OF
WEB SITE ADDRESS:
www.gencourt.state.nh.us
Second Year of
161st Session of the
Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS,
AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND
NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010, AT 10:00 A.M.
LAID ON THE TABLE
SB 94, relative
to the creation of express trusts for payment of claims for materials and
services rendered in building projects. 1/21/10,
pending motion Interim Study, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, SJ 3,
pg. 33
SB 345-FN, relative
to automatic renewal of contracts. 3/3/10,
pending motion ITL, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, SJ 8, pg. TBA
SB 386-FN, extending
the pilot program for chartered public schools approved by the state board of
education. 3/3/10, pending motion Committee
Amendment (0774s) Education, SJ 8, pg. TBA
SB 390-FN, relative
to health insurance premium only cafeteria plans. 3/3/10, pending motion OTP, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, SJ
8, pg. TBA
SB 446, relative
to the governance of the
SB 467-FN-A, establishing job creation incentives under the business profits tax and the business enterprise tax. 3/10/10, pending motion OTP, Ways and Means, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 473-FN, making distributions from limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations subject to the interest and dividends tax only if they have transferable shares, and requiring a reduction in general fund appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2011. 3/10/10, pending motion ITL, Ways and Means, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 474-FN-A-L, changing the rate of the meals and rooms tax, repealing the meals and rooms tax on campsites, and requiring a reduction in general fund appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2011. 3/10/10, pending motion Committee Amendment (0890s), Ways and Means, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 476-FN, clarifying the business profits tax deduction for reasonable compensation. 3/10/10, pending motion ITL, Ways and Means, SJ 9, pg. TBA
SB 478, relative
to the appointments to the board of home inspectors. 3/3/10, pending motion Committee Amendment (0823s), Executive
Departments and Administration, SJ 8, pg. TBA
HB 314-L, (New
Title) relative to the assessment of certain costs associated with proposed
large groundwater withdrawals from wells.
1/27/10, pending motion ITL, Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 4,
pg. 55
SPECIAL ORDER
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SB 392-FN, requiring public hearings when insurance companies set base rate increases.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-1.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 505-FN-A, establishing
the
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-2.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 354-FN, authorizing liens for unpaid building code violations and requiring landlord agents for restricted rental property.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-1.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
REPORTS
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SB 380, relative to the definition of permissible fireworks.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
SB 416, relative to the state minimum hourly wage applicable to tipped restaurant employees.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 435, relative to the provision of caller locations in emergency situations.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-0.
Senator Bragdon for the committee.
EDUCATION
SCR 3, congratulating the Boy Scouts of America on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS
SB 412, relative to the display of the POW-MIA flag.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Carson for the committee.
SB 508, establishing the state office of veterans services.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
SB 509, establishing
the
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Lasky for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 494, relative to legislative study committees.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
SJR 2, endorsing the establishment of a statewide retiree medical trust for public employee health care reimbursement benefits after retirement.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
FINANCE
SB 385-FN-A, relative to fees for low digit number plates.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Gallus for the committee.
SB 457-FN, authorizing identifying decals for custom vehicles.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
SB 501-FN, relative to worksharing benefits under the unemployment compensation law, and relative to training grants.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
SB 512-FN, relative
to the community college system of
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Janeway for the committee.
JUDICIARY
CACR 33, relating to the governor's power to reduce appropriations. Providing that the governor shall have line item reduction power of items in any bill making appropriations of money.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-2.
Senator Houde for the committee.
CACR 34, 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.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.
Senator Lasky for the committee.
SB 341, relative to remedies available in landlord-tenant actions.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
SB 415, relative to remedies against landlords.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
SB 431, relative to housing and tenancy protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
SB 438, relative to procedures in small claims actions.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
SB 444, relative to the medical child support obligation.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Roberge for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 328, relative to approval procedures on plats.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 506, ceding
concurrent jurisdiction to the
Ought to Pass with Amendment, V4-0.
Senator Roberge for the committee.
SPECIAL ORDER AMENDMENT
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
March 4, 2010
2010-0915s
06/09
Amendment to SB 392-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT requiring public hearings concerning health care cost increases in health care services.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Paragraph; Insurance; Requested Information. Amend RSA 420-G:14-a by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraphs:
V. The
commissioner shall hold an annual public hearing concerning private and public
health care payer costs and cost trends and health care provider costs and cost
trends for the purpose of identifying and quantifying the factors that
contribute to cost increases in health insurance premiums and health care
services in
VI. The
commissioner shall prepare an annual report concerning health care cost drivers
and cost trends. The annual report shall
be designed to allow policymakers to develop strategies to contain the increase
of health care costs without negatively affecting access to health care
services or health care quality. On an annual basis, the report shall identify
and quantify spending trends and shall identify and quantify the underlying
factors that contributed to the growth of health care costs and increases in
health insurance premiums. The report
shall include recommendations and strategies for increasing the efficiency of
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2010-0915s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the insurance commissioner to hold an annual
public hearing concerning health care costs to identify and quantify the
factors contributing to cost increases in health care services in
AMENDMENTS
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
March 8, 2010
2010-0926s
05/04
Amendment to SB 380
Amend RSA 160-C:1, V(e)(2) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(2) Are tested to American Fireworks Standard Laboratories (AFSL) standards in compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvements Act, enacted February 11, 2010, and any subsequent amendments thereto.
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Senate Finance
March 11, 2010
2010-0971s
03/09
Amendment to SB 385-FN-A
Amend the bill by deleting section 2 and renumbering the original sections 3-4 to read as 2-3, respectively.
Election Law and Veterans’ Affairs
March 8, 2010
2010-0919s
04/05
Amendment to SB 412
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Display of POW-MIA Flag. Amend RSA 3:3-a to read as follows:
3:3-a Display of POW-MIA Flag.
I. The
POW-MIA flag shall be displayed above the state house in
II.
When the POW-MIA flag is flown on the same flagstaff as the flag of the United
States, the POW-MIA flag shall be flown immediately below the flag of the
III. If the POW-MIA flag is flown from a flagstaff
of equal height adjacent to the flag of the United States, the flag of the
United States shall be the first in order from the viewer’s left, the POW-MIA
flag shall be flown on the flagstaff to the immediate left (the viewer’s right)
of the flag of the United States, and the state or other flag shall be flown
farther left (the viewer’s right) of the POW-MIA flag.
2010-0919s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes the procedures for displaying the POW-MIA flag.
Senate Judiciary
March 11, 2010
2010-0964s
06/09
Amendment to SB 415
Amend RSA 540-A:4, IX(a) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
IX.(a) Any landlord or tenant who violates RSA 540-A:2 or any provision of RSA 540-A:3 shall be subject to the civil remedies set forth in RSA 358-A:10 for the initial violation, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the proceedings. Each day that a violation continues after issuance of a temporary order shall constitute a separate violation.
2010-0964s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill prohibits the assessment of a daily fine for certain violations by landlords or tenants prior to the issuance of a temporary order.
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
March 8, 2010
2010-0928s
08/01
Amendment to SB 416
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Tipped Employees. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 279:21 to read as follows:
Unless otherwise provided by statute, no person, firm, or corporation shall employ any employee at an hourly rate lower than that set forth in the federal minimum wage law, as amended, or as follows, whichever is higher:
Date Hourly Rate
On and after September 1, 1997 $5.15
On and after September 1, 2007 $6.50
On and after September 1, 2008 $7.25
Tipped employees of a restaurant, hotel, motel, inn or cabin, who customarily and regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips directly from the customers will receive a base rate from the employer of not less than 45 percent of the applicable minimum wage. Restaurant shall include an establishment in a temporary or permanent building, kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public to be a place where meals are regularly prepared or served for which a charge is made and where seating and table service is available for customers or where delivery services are available. The term does not include establishments which do not primarily prepare and serve food. Tipped employees shall also include employees who deliver meals prepared in a restaurant to the customer’s home, office, or other location. If an employee shows to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the actual amount of wages received at the end of each pay period did not equal the minimum wage for all hours worked, the employer shall pay the employee the difference to guarantee the applicable minimum wage. The limitations imposed hereby shall be subject to the following exceptions:
Senate Judiciary
March 11, 2010
2010-0962s
04/01
Amendment to SB 431
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Paragraph; Termination of Tenancy. Amend RSA 540:2 by inserting after paragraph VI the following new paragraph:
VII.(a) No lessor or owner of restricted property shall terminate or fail to renew a tenancy based on a tenant or a household member of a tenant having been a victim of domestic violence as defined in RSA 173-B, sexual assault as defined in RSA 632-A, or stalking as defined in RSA 633:3-a provided that:
(1) The tenant or household member of a tenant who is the victim has a valid protective order against the perpetrator of the domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; or
(2) The tenant or household member of a tenant who is the victim:
(A) Initiates legal action to obtain a protective order and provides written verification thereof to the lessor or owner; or
(B) Reports the domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to a law enforcement agency or county attorney, and provides written verification thereof to the lessor or owner.
(b) A tenant who has obtained a protective order from a court of competent jurisdiction granting him or her possession of a dwelling to the exclusion of one or more other tenants or household members may request that a lock be replaced or configured for a new key at the tenant’s expense. The lessor or owner shall, if provided a copy of the protective order, comply with the request and shall not give copies of the new keys to the tenant or household member restrained or excluded by the protective order.
(c) A lessor or owner who replaces a lock or configures a lock for a new key in accordance with subparagraph (b) shall not be liable for any damages that result directly from the lock replacement or reconfiguration.
(d) If, after a hearing on the possessory action, the court finds that there are grounds under this section to evict the tenant or household member accused of the domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, it may issue judgment in favor of the landlord against the person accused, and allow the tenancy of the remainder of the residents to continue undisturbed.
(e) Nothing in this section shall preclude eviction on any grounds set forth in RSA 540:2, II which are unrelated to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
2 New Paragraph; Actions Against Tenants; Judgments. Amend RSA 540:14 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph:
IV. If the court renders judgment against any one tenant or member of a multiperson household pursuant to RSA 540:2, VII(d), the court shall specify in its order that the writ of possession shall only be used to remove the tenant or household member against whom the judgment issued, and that the other tenants or household members may remain in residence.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 90 days after its passage.
2010-0962s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill prohibits lessors and owners of restricted property from terminating a tenancy or refusing to renew a tenancy based on the tenant or household member of a tenant having been a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
March 8, 2010
2010-0927s
05/03
Amendment to SB 435
Amend RSA 106-H:16 as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
106-H:16 Disclosure of Caller Location in Emergency Situations.
I. Upon the request of a law enforcement agency, a wireless telecommunications carrier shall provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of the user in order for the requesting law enforcement agency to respond to a call for emergency services.
II. Such call location information shall be provided by a wireless telecommunications carrier if the wireless telecommunications carrier, in good faith, believes that an emergency involving danger of death or serious physical injury to any person requires disclosure without delay.
III. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, nothing in this section prohibits a wireless telecommunications carrier from establishing protocols by which the carrier may voluntarily disclose call location information.
IV. No government official except for the chief of, or a superior officer of, the primary investigating law enforcement agency shall request call location information. Such information shall not be requested or obtained except when the agency has used all reasonable law enforcement investigative strategies and techniques to determine that the individual in question is a missing person and the circumstances surrounding the disappearance indicate that the individual is in danger of serious bodily harm or death at the hands of another or due to a mental or physical disability. The call location information request shall be activated through the public safety answering point as part of the statewide enhanced 911 system.
V. No cause of action shall lie in any court against any wireless telecommunications carrier, its officers, employees, agents, or other specified persons for providing call location information while acting in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of this section, except that paragraph IV shall not apply to wireless telecommunications carriers, nor shall any wireless telecommunications carrier be obligated to make an affirmative determination that the requesting law enforcement agency or public safety answering point has met the threshold requirements of paragraph IV. In addition, wireless telecommunications carriers shall provide the most accurate call location information available, given the technical and other limitations that may impact the accuracy of the call location information in the relevant area.
VI. The department of safety shall obtain contact information for all wireless telecommunications carriers authorized to do business in this state in order to facilitate a request from a law enforcement agency for call location information in accordance with this section.
VII. The commissioner of the department of safety shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to the notice and disclosure requirements provided in this section.
VIII. In this section, “wireless telecommunications carrier” shall have the same meaning as commercial mobile radio service provider in RSA 106-H:8.
Senate Judiciary
March 11, 2010
2010-0965s
09/01
Amendment to SB 438
Amend RSA 503:6, II and III as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
II. If
the defendant fails to respond to the notice but the notice is not returned as
undelivered, a default judgment will be entered in favor of the plaintiff, who
shall be notified by the court. Where a
default judgment has been entered pursuant to this paragraph and if the
defendant subsequently files a timely motion to strike that default, there
shall be a rebuttable presumption that the first class mail notice was not
received.
III. If the notice is returned as
undelivered, [or the defendant does not respond in writing within 30 days,]
then the court shall direct the plaintiff to complete service on the defendant,
at the expense of the plaintiff, as in all other actions at law.
Senate Judiciary
March 11, 2010
2010-0963s
04/10
Amendment to SB 444
Amend RSA 458-C:2, VI-a as inserted by section 4 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
VI-a. “Reasonable medical support obligation” means the amount established under RSA 458‑C:3, V.
Public and Municipal Affairs
March 11, 2010
2010-0969s
04/10
Amendment to SB 506
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT ceding concurrent jurisdiction to the
Amend the bill by replacing sections 1-2 with the following:
1 Ceding Concurrent
Jurisdiction to the United States Government Over Certain Property in
I. Presently owned or hereafter acquired by condemnation or otherwise, leased, occupied, or controlled by the United States for use by the federal Bureau of Prisons; or
II. Comprise any part of the correctional institution presently known and identified as the federal prison.
2 Applicability. Section 1 of this act shall take effect only
upon acceptance of the jurisdiction by the
2010-0969s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill provides for the ceding of concurrent jurisdiction to
the
Senate Education
March 9, 2010
2010-0933s
06/10
Amendment to SCR 3
Amend the resolution by replacing the second paragraph after the resolving clause with the following:
That copies of this resolution be transmitted by the senate
clerk to the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America in
HEARINGS
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 103, SH
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Bradley
2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
SB 334, establishing a committee to study methods of encouraging the installation and use of small scale renewable energy resources by homeowners and businesses.
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge
8:30 a.m. SB 408, relative to purchasing alliances.
8:45 a.m. SB 420, relative to the use of mail-order pharmacies for prescription drug benefits under accident and health insurance policies and plans.
9:00 a.m. SB 436, relative to health insurance open enrollment periods and establishing a commission relative to children's health insurance.
9:15 a.m. SB 468, relative to tort reform.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
EDUCATION, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Kelly (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
10:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
11:00 a.m. HB 1157, relative to appointment of a deputy treasurer in a school district.
11:30 a.m. HB 615, (New Title) relative to organization, reorganization, or withdrawal from a school administrative unit.
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. HB 1150, removing certain references to nomination for the office of vice-president.
8:40 a.m. HB 1367-FN, (New Title) relative to political advertising and campaign expenditures and contributions by business organizations and labor unions.
8:50 a.m. HB 1477, relative to checklist information.
9:00 a.m. HB 1671-FN, relative to election day registrants.
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT
TO SB 440
2:15 p.m. SB 414, relative to the
(the
previous hearing for SB 414 was recessed on January 19th)
(Note time change for SB 414)
2:30 p.m. SB 443, relative to rulemaking authority of the electricians' board.
(the
previous hearing for SB 443 was recessed on January 19th)
(Note
time change for SB 443)
2:45 p.m. SB 507, relative to the Masonic Home.
(Note time change for SB 507)
3:00 p.m. SB 514, relative to commercial weighing or measuring devices.
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. HB 1214, relative to the grounds for suspending or revoking a foster home license.
8:45 a.m. HB 1193, relative to the definition of allowable child care expenses for purposes of determining child support and establishing a legislative oversight committee relative to implementation of the 2009 New Hampshire Support Guidelines Review and Recommendations.
9:00 a.m. HB 577-FN, relative to recovery of public assistance and third party liability.
9:20 a.m. SB 510, establishing a commission to evaluate the parity between oral and intravenous chemotherapy.
9:35 a.m. SB 518, establishing a committee to study the scope, content, and duration of youth alcohol and drug prevention programs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 516, relative to limitations on liability for railroad operators operating railroads near a recreational trail.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge
1:30 p.m. SB 515, relative to allowing the commissioner of the department of employment security to participate in a joint local employment dynamics program with the United States Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
1:45 p.m. SB 333, relative to foreclosure conveyances and foreclosure consultants.
(the
previous hearing for SB 333 was recessed on March 4th)
(Note time change for SB 333)
2:00 p.m. SB 469, requiring the department of labor to warn employers of certain violations prior to imposing a fine.
(the
previous hearing for SB 469 was recessed on March 4th)
(Note
time change for SB 469)
2:15 p.m. SB 421, relative to the laws regulating
trusts and trust companies in
(the previous hearing for SB 421 was recessed on March 8th)
2:30 p.m. SB 513, relative to incarcerated persons receiving workers' compensation.
(Note time change for SB 513)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Bradley
8:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Cilley (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Downing, Sen. Carson
11:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
FINANCE, Room 100, SH
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Odell
10:30 a.m. SB 517-FN-A, establishing a veterans' legal aid advocacy project and making an appropriation therefor.
10:45 a.m. SB 519-FN-L, relative to spending reductions for the department of health and human services.
EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL
FOLLOW
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
8:30 a.m. HB 1199, (New Title) relative to the
boundaries of the
8:45 a.m. HB 1227-L, relative to laying pipes for pressurized hot water transmission and distribution.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Letourneau (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Boutin
10:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
9:00 a.m. Public Utilities
Commission Regular
Meeting
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
Management Letter Year Ended June 30, 2009
Auditors’ Reports as Required by
Government Auditing Standards and Other Information Year Ended June 30, 2009
STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD EVALUATION COMMITTEE (RSA 99-E:1,I)
9:30 a.m. Room 101, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE DEATH PENALTY IN
10:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Non-Public session of 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
1:30 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 101, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
Subcommittee Meeting to Follow
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010
Cancelled Room 201, LOB Regular Business
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010
COMMISSION TO
EVALUATE THE LONG-TERM USES OF THE LAKES REGION FACILITY LOCATED IN
3:00 p.m. Room 303, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (SB 82, Chapter 361:37, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Room 212, LOB Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB 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
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Subcommittee Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
3:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Subcommittee Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
3:30 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2010
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. New Hampshire Department Regular Meeting
of Revenue Administration
109 Pleasant Street
10:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE TO STUDY EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION (SB 500, Chapter 378:7, Laws of 2008)
1:30 p.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2010
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-I:2)
1:00 p.m. Room 303, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2010
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
10:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
STATE COMMITTEE ON AGING (RSA 161-F:7,I)
10:00 a.m.
129 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
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2010
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
9:00 a.m. Public Utilities
Commission Regular
Meeting
VOLUNTEER NH BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 19-H:1)
9:00 a.m. Greater
the American Red Cross
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)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Non-Public session of Complaint Review Committee
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
1:00 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1)
9:30 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 188-E:21)
3:00 p.m. Department of Education Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
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SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
SB 59, relative to the renovation and replacement of school buildings.
SB 123, (New Title) relative to agricultural restricted grants.
SB 128, (2nd New title) relative to the community revitalization tax relief incentive, and clarifying the authority of towns to respond appropriately to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and similar acts.
SB 157, (New Title) relative to the procedure for listing candidates on election ballots and establishing a citizen-funded election task force.
SB 193, relative to the interest rate on small loans and relative to the definition of lender for purposes of regulating such loans.
SB 205-FN, making various changes to the criminal statutes.
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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 2010 BILLS:
SENATE BILLS: 72,
157, 166, 359, 365, 392, 393, 397, 450, 456, 463, 470, 483, 489, 500, 501, 502,
505.
HOUSE BILLS: 213,
232, 564, 629, 660, 1149, 1155, 1166, 1168, 1281, 1378, 1452, 1508, 1515, 1541,
1606.
NOTICES
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS WEEK
MS Awareness Week is March 8-14 and is a great opportunity
to spread the word and raise awareness for multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of
information from the brain to the body, and can stop people from moving forward
in their lives. There are at least
3,000 people in the State of
Senator Betsi L. DeVries
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010
All legislators and staff are invited to the 8th
Annual New Hampshire Capital St. Patrick’s Day Roast to benefit events at
Children’s Hospital at
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 17, 2010
The Bobby Stephen's Fund for Education is hosting a St Patrick's Day Celebration to Benefit NH
Jobs for
Senator Lou D'Allesandro
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TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be parked in front of the
State House and ready for donations on Tuesday, March 23rd, from 9:00 a.m.
until 3:00 p.m. Please contact Health Services (Ex 2757) to set up an
appointment. We hope that we can make a significant donation to aid the
Red Cross in their work here and abroad.
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010
Progressive Legislative Briefing: Breakfast and Cross-Over Politics!
All legislators and staff are cordially invited to mingle
with a diverse selection of
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010
NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors)
together with the
Coalition of Insurance and Financial Producers
Legislative Reception
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.,
State House Cafeteria,
The members NAIFA and the Coalition of Insurance and Financial Producers cordially invite all Senators and staff to a reception in the State House cafeteria on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. where a breakfast will be served. We look forward to seeing you there.
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010
The New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Association’s
(NHWPCA) annual legislative breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, March 31st,
from 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in
Senator Martha Fuller
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SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2010
Bring the whole family and join us on the grounds of the New
Hampshire Fish and Game Department Headquarters,
This annual community conservation education event is being sponsored in conjunction with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. This is a free, fun-filled day of activities for the whole family with lots to see and even more to do. Try your hand at archery, learn to cast a fishing line, or find your way with a map and compass. Build a duck box, tie a fly, do a wildlife craft activity, take a nature walk or learn how to landscape for wildlife. The list is endless.
Visit the Discovery Room and see if you can discover the
various wildlife animal mounts including a mother moose and her calf. Meet Smokey Bear, trained falcons, live trout
and salmon, and numerous other types of wildlife. More then 35 exhibitors from an array of
nature, environmental and conservation organizations will be on hand, rain or
shine, to help you learn about
Remember: FREE ADMISSION. For more information, call (603)271-3211 or visit www.WildNH.com.
Senator John T. Gallus
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SENATE SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 25, 2010 CROSSOVER - Last day to ACT on all remaining Senate Bills.
Thursday, April 08, 2010 Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all House money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b).
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Last Day to ACT on all remaining House bills.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Last day to FORM Committees of Conference.
Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. Last day to SIGN Committee of Conference Reports.
Monday, May 31, 2010 Memorial
Day (State
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Last day to ACT on Committee of Conference Reports.
Monday, July 5, 2010 Fourth
of July (State
Monday, September 6, 2010 Labor
Day (State
Thursday, November 11, 2010 Veterans'
Day (State
Thursday, November 25, 2010 Thanksgiving
Day (State
Friday, November 26, 2010 Day
after Thanksgiving (State
Friday, December 24, 2010 Christmas
Day (State
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VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE - MARCH
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 March. 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 |
|
March 12 |
9:45/11:00 SH/SC |
Lincoln St.
School – |
80/4 |
|
March 12 |
11:30 |
|
29/4 |
|
March 12 |
1:00 |
|
12/HS |
|
March 15 |
9:00 |
|
50/4 |
|
March 15 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
|
60/4 |
|
March 16 |
9:00 |
|
50/4 |
|
March 16 |
9:00 |
World Affairs
Council – Guests from |
|
|
March 16 |
11:00/12:30 SH/HM |
|
64/4 |
|
March 16 |
12:00 |
|
26/Col |
|
March 17 |
9:00 |
|
25/4 |
|
March 17 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
70/4 |
|
March 17 |
12:30 |
|
17/4 |
|
March 18 |
9:00 |
Broken |
45/4 |
|
March 18 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
75/4 |
|
March 19 |
9:00 |
Broken |
45/4 |
|
March 19 |
9:30/10:45 SH/HM |
|
56/4 |
|
March 19 |
11:30 |
|
12/HS |
|
March 22 |
9:00 |
Broken |
25/4 |
|
March 22 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
|
604 |
|
March 23 |
10:30 |
|
60/4 |
|
March 23 |
9:00 |
|
45/4 |
|
March 24 |
8:15 |
Hollis Townfolks |
|
|
March 24 |
9:45/11:00 SH/HM |
|
88/4 |
|
March 24 |
12:15 |
|
38/4 |
|
March 25 |
9:45/11:00 SH/HM |
|
88/4 |
|
March 26 |
9:30 |
|
50/4 |
|
March 26 |
10:30 |
|
45/4 |
|
March 29 |
9:30/10:45 SH/HM |
|
95/4 |
|
March 30 |
9:00 |
|
20/HS |
|
March 30 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
80/4 |
|
March 31 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
60/4 |