March 25, 2010

March 25, 2010

No. 13

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEB SITE ADDRESS:

www.gencourt.state.nh.us

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

Legislative

SENATE CALENDAR

REPORTS, AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,

MEETINGS AND NOTICES

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010, AT 10:00 A.M.

LAID ON THE TABLE

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. 3/17/10, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 10, pg. TBA

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. 96

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. 99

SB 389-FN-A, relative to the interest and dividends tax on certain distributions to investors in investment organizations. 3/24/10, pending motion OTP, Finance, SJ 11, pg. TBA

SB 446, relative to the governance of the Concord school district. 3/10/10, pending motion OTP, Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 9, pg. 144

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. 147

SB 468, relative to tort reform. 3/24/10, pending motion ITL, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, SJ 11, 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. 148

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. 148

SB 476-FN, clarifying the business profits tax deduction for reasonable compensation. 3/10/10, pending motion ITL, Ways and Means, SJ 9, pg. 149

SB 479, relative to administrative review by the commissioner of safety of decisions by the bureau of hearings. 3/24/10, pending motion Floor Amendment (1155s), Executive Departments and Administration, SJ 11, pg. TBA

SB 482, relative to bullying and cyberbullying in schools. 3/17/10, pending motion Interim Study, Education, SJ 10, pg. TBA

SB 487-L, relative to charter limitations on the growth of budgets and taxes and to the validity of certain city and town charter provisions. 3/24/10, pending motion ITL, Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 11, pg. TBA

SB 488, relative to the adoption of local spending caps. 3/24/10, pending motion ITL, Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 11, 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

REPORTS

COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

HB 1280-FN, relative to life and health guaranty limits.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.

Senator DeVries for the committee.

EDUCATION

HB 1157, relative to appointment of a deputy treasurer in a school district.

Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.

Senator Bragdon for the committee.

ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS

HB 1150, removing certain references to nomination for the office of vice-president.

Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.

Senator Barnes for the committee.

HB 1568-FN-L, relative to the definition of wars and conflicts for the purpose of determining eligibility for public assistance payments for burial expenses of veterans.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Barnes for the committee.

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

HB 1155, relative to water district contracts.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.

Senator Lasky for the committee.

HB 1294, relative to underground storage facility operator training.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.

Senator Lasky for the committee.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION

HB 1240-FN, relative to the use of state-owned vehicles.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.

Senator Carson for the committee.

HB 1278-FN, relative to milk producer-distributors.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.

Senator Carson for the committee.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

HB 577-FN, relative to recovery of public assistance and third party liability.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.

Senator Gallus for the committee.

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.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.

Senator Sgambati for the committee.

HB 1214, relative to the grounds for suspending or revoking a foster home license.

Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.

Senator Kelly for the committee.

HB 1548-FN, relative to ambulatory surgical facilities under the law requiring reporting of hospital infections.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Sgambati for the committee.

HB 1649-FN, (New Title) relative to health information and patient rights.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Gilmour for the committee.

JUDICIARY

HB 1665-FN, (New Title) relative to the penalty for carrying or selling certain weapons.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Letourneau for the committee.

PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

HB 1199, (New Title) relative to the boundaries of the North Conway water precinct.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Barnes for the committee.

HB 1227-L, relative to laying pipes for pressurized hot water transmission and distribution.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Roberge for the committee.

HB 1592-FN, relative to the exemption from the charge for a municipal permit to register a motor vehicle for amputee and other disabled veterans.

Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.

Senator Barnes for the committee.

TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION

HB 1152, (New Title) naming a bridge in Wolfeboro in honor of Corporal Matthew J. Stanley.

Ought to Pass, Vote 2-0.

Senator Gilmour for the committee.

HB 1446, naming a bridge in Hopkinton in honor of Officer Sean M. Powers.

Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.

Senator Boutin for the committee.

HB 1563, (New Title) naming a bridge in Salem in honor of Corporal Nicholas Arvanitis, Staff Sergeant Edmond L. Lo, and Marine Lance Corporal Robert L. Moscillo.

Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.

Senator Letourneau for the committee.

AMENDMENTS

Energy, Environment and Economic Development

March 25, 2010

2010-1185s

06/05

Amendment to HB 1155

Amend RSA 52:26 as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

52:26 Contracts with the Department of Environmental Services. Any contract between a district formed for the purpose of impoundment of water, organized pursuant to this chapter, and the department of environmental services for the construction, operation, and maintenance of any dam located within the district’s boundaries that is in effect on the effective date of this act shall continue in effect for the remaining term of the contract or until terminated in accordance with the terms of the contract. If the district terminates the contract, any obligations and liabilities outstanding at the time of such termination shall be outstanding obligations and liabilities of the district and, if the district is terminated, such obligations shall be treated in the same manner as under RSA 52:21.

2010-1185s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

I. Repeals the authority of water districts to enter into contracts with the department of environmental services for the construction, operation, or maintenance of dams.

II. Permits existing contracts between a water district and the department of environmental services for the construction, operation, and maintenance of dams to continue in effect for the term of the contract or until terminated in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection

March 23, 2010

2010-1156s

01/04

Amendment to HB 1280-FN

Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

HEARINGS

TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2010

COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Rooms 205-207, LOB

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

8:30 a.m. HB 561-FN, relative to insurance coverage for persons having deafness and hearing loss.

9:30 a.m. HB 1488-FN, relative to New Hampshire HealthFirst.

9:45 a.m. HB 1586-FN, relative to mandated benefits review.

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. HB 1224, relative to school employee and volunteer background investigations and relative to applicants for driver education certificates and school licenses.

10:35 a.m. HB 1286, (New Title) requiring nonpublic schools and public academies to obtain a criminal history records check on employees and volunteers.

11:00 a.m. HB 1495, (New Title) relative to approval of chartered public schools from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011.

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. HB 1220, relative to meals and rentals licenses.

2:15 p.m. HB 1416, making technical corrections to certain department of revenue administration laws.

2:30 p.m. HB 268, relative to transfers from the judicial branch to the executive or legislative branches of state government.

2:45 p.m. HB 1139, relative to the regulation of podiatrists by the board of podiatry.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

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

2:00 p.m. HB 1472-FN-L, relative to testimony by video teleconference.

2:15 p.m. HB 1634-FN, relative to assault by strangulation.

2:30 p.m. HB 425-FN-A-L, (New Title) relative to remedies under the right-to-know law.

2:45 p.m. HB 1508-FN, (New Title) relative to communications between offenders convicted of certain sexual assaults and the victims of the crime.

3:00 p.m. HB 1515-FN, relative to the crime of official oppression.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH

Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Gilmour, Sen. Downing, Sen. Bradley

10:15 a.m. HB 1291-FN, relative to the fuel oil importation fee.

10:30 a.m. HB 1445-FN-A-L, eliminating the meals and rooms tax on campsites.

10:45 a.m. HB 1518-FN, increasing certain OHRV registration fees and fee for transfer of registration of an OHRV or snowmobile.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010

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. HB 1609-FN, relative to current use and the land use change tax.

8:50 a.m. HB 1399, relative to state water pollution control and drinking water revolving loan funds, and state contributions to sewage disposal facilities.

9:10 a.m. HB 681-FN, (New Title) relative to assessments for aquatic resource compensatory mitigation.

9:30 a.m. HB 1377, permitting utilities to establish loan programs for owners of residential and business property engaging in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

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. HB 1128-FN-L, relative to the distribution of meals and rooms tax revenues to cities and towns.

10:50 a.m. HB 1355-FN, relative to certain Medicaid appropriations.

11:10 a.m. HB 1516-FN-A, (New Title) relative to funding the Claremont, Colebrook, Milford, and Keene District Courts in fiscal year 2011.

11:30 a.m. HB 1606-FN, (New Title) relative to state aid for wastewater and public water supply projects.

11:50 a.m. HB 1651-FN, requiring that current information and reports relative to the state budget be made available on the state website.

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. HB 1380-FN, relative to assessing fees by zoning boards of adjustment.

8:45 a.m. HB 1276-FN-L, relative to investment of capital reserve funds.

9:00 a.m. HB 1211, relative to special meetings in towns with official ballot town meetings.

9:10 a.m. HB 1483, (New Title) relative to appropriations in the county budget.

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. HB 1418, naming a bridge across the Connecticut River from Hinsdale, New Hampshire to Brattleboro, Vermont the Charles Dana Bridge and correcting the naming of a bridge across the Connecticut River in the town of Chesterfield, New Hampshire from the Judge Harlan Fiske Stone Bridge to the Justice Harlan Fiske Stone Bridge.

(the previous hearing for HB 1418 was recessed on March 25^th)

10:35 a.m. HB 1620-FN-A, establishing state park number plates.

10:55 a.m. HB 546-FN, (New Title) relative to authorizing temporary registrations of off-highway recreational vehicles for nonresidents.

(Note time change for HB 546-FN)

11:15 a.m. HB 1561-FN, relative to off highway recreational vehicle registrations.

11:35 a.m. HB 629-FN-A, (New Title) relative to habitual offenders, relative to implements of husbandry, and relative to registration of vehicles under the Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005.

(Note time change for HB 629-FN-A)

11:55 a.m. HB 1452-FN, relative to commercial motor vehicle operation.

(Note time change for HB1452-FN)

Rescheduled HB 1517-FN, establishing a DWI victim fatality sign program.

(HB 1517-FN has been rescheduled for April 8^th)

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010

ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB

Sen. Lasky (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Merrill, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Carson

1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

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

2:00 p.m. HB 523-FN, requiring DNA testing of all persons convicted of a felony.

2:30 p.m. HB 1653-FN, decriminalizing possession of one quarter of an ounce or less of marijuana.

3:00 p.m. HB 1655-FN, relative to persons with mental illness and the corrections system.

3:30 p.m. HB 1667-FN, relative to possession of controlled substances obtained by valid prescription.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010

TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB

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

10:30 a.m. HB 1517-FN, establishing a DWI victim fatality sign program.

10:50 a.m. HB 1203, relative to nonresident registration of motor vehicles.

(Note time change for HB 1230)

11:10 a.m. HB 1204, relative to equipment and inspection exemptions for older vehicles.

(Note time change for HB 1204)

11:30 a.m. HB 1247, (New Title) establishing a speed limit for vehicles traveling through toll collection areas.

(Note time change for HB 1247)

Rescheduled HB 1390, relative to the minimum age for the operation of commercial vessels.

(HB 1390 has been rescheduled for April 15^th)

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010

TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB

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

10:30 a.m. HB 1374, relative to the prohibition against participation in a national identification card system.

10:50 a.m. HB 1195, relative to height, length, width, and weight limits for trucks.

11:10 a.m. HB 1230, relative to commercial motor vehicles and heating oil deliveries.

11:30 a.m. HB 1390, relative to the minimum age for the operation of commercial vessels.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

MEETINGS

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

Concord, NH

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

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

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

1:00 p.m. Hearing Room A of the Regular Meeting

Public Utilities Commission

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

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

1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Non-Public session of the Complaint Review Committee

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

3:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Special Meeting

TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2010

EXOTIC AQUATIC WEEDS AND SPECIES COMMITTEE (RSA 487:30)

10:30 a.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting

JOINT COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION (RSA 14:14-C)

3:00 p.m. Room 10, SH Regular Meeting

SENATE LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE (RSA 17-E:5)

3:15 p.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting

JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES (RSA 17-E:2)

3:30 p.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010

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

2:00 p.m. Office of Energy and Planning Public Sector Working group

4 Chenell Drive

Concord, NH

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010

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

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

JOINT COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADDRESS:

HA 1, for the removal of Michael Garner, marital master in the judicial branch family division in Laconia, Belknap county, from his said office.

HA 2, for the removal of Lucinda Sadler, district court judge, from her said office.

HA 3, for the removal of Philip Cross, marital master in the judicial branch family division in the Derry District Court, from his said office.

10:00 a.m. Rooms 206-208, LOB Organizational 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. Brown Building Regular Meeting

129 Pleasant Street

Concord, NH

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

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

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE LIST OF NON-REGULATORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AND TASK FORCES UNDER PARAGRAPH I (HB 2, Chapter 144:87, II.(a), Laws of 2009)

1:00 p.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010

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

Cancelled 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

21 South Fruit Street, Room A

Concord, NH

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

9:00 a.m. Greater Manchester Chapter of Regular Meeting

the American Red Cross

1800 Elm Street

Manchester, NH

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 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 2008)

10:00 a.m. Room 303, LOB Subcommittee 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

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

1:30 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010

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

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

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

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

1:30 p.m. Room 305, LOB Subcommittee Meeting

TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010

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

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010

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

1:00 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, 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

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (RSA 282-A:128)

9:00 a.m. NH Employment Security Quarterly Meeting

Administration Building

32 South Main Street

Concord, NH

STATEWIDE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT (RSA 193-C:7)

10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Interim report by DOE on Creating a Statewide Accountability System

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010

COMMISSION TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVES TO THE DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL SHARPS IN HOUSEHOLD WASTE (HB 1502, Chapter 259:2, Laws of 2008)

1:30 p.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting

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

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

Walker Building, Room 100

21 South Fruit Street

Concord, NH

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

Cancelled 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

MONDAY, April 26, 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

MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010

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

9:00 a.m. Room 307, 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

MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010

1:30 p.m. Room 305, LOB Subcommittee Meeting

TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2010

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

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

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010

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

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

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

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010

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

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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.

SB 305, naming a bridge in Lisbon in honor of Specialist Alan J. Burgess.

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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, 361, 365, 392, 393, 397, 450, 456, 463, 470, 474, 483, 486, 489, 495, 500, 501, 502, 505, 520.

HOUSE BILLS: 213, 232, 561, 564, 569, 629, 660, 1149, 1155, 1166, 1168, 1240, 1279, 1281, 1334, 1378, 1380, 1452, 1508, 1515, 1519, 1541, 1606, 1609,1610,1651, 1688.

NOTICES

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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 31^st, from 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Concord. The topic this year is of wastewater infrastructure and treatment. All legislators and staff are invited to come and learn about this critical environmental infrastructure that impacts the well-being and budgets of every community in New Hampshire.

Senator Martha Fuller Clark

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THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010

9:00 a.m., in the State Board room at the Department of Education Building at 101 Pleasant Street in Concord, there will be a work group on ED 315, Home Education rules. This meeting is open to the public and interested parties are welcome to attend and observe the proceedings.

Senator Molly M. Kelly

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010

University of New Hampshire President Mark W. Huddleston and the UNH Alumni Association are pleased to invite members of the New Hampshire General Court and staff to the annual UNH Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, April 7th from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church, Park Street, Concord. Join President Huddleston as he shares his strategic vision for UNH in 2020, discusses the role of the University as an economic engine for the state, and also hear from UNH students about their experiences working with NH organizations.

Senator Amanda Merrill

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010

Come celebrate National Public Health Week with the New Hampshire Public Health Association. All legislators and staff are invited to attend NHPHA’s Annual Meeting held at the Red River Theatre in Concord on Wednesday, April 7th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The cost for legislators is $20. Please RSVP by emailing info@nhpha.org or calling 228-2983.

Senator Molly M. Kelly

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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, 11 Hazen Drive in Concord on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Discover WILD New Hampshire Day.

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 New Hampshire’s wildlife, habitat and natural resources.

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, April 15, 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 Holiday)

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Last day to ACT on Committee of Conference Reports.

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 - MARCH & APRIL

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& April. 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 29	9:30/10:45 SH/HM	Pembroke Hill School	95/4
March 29	3:00	Teen Pact	30/HS
March 30	9:00	Stevens High School –German Exchange Students – Claremont	20/HS
March 30	10:00/11:30 SH/HM	Marston Elementary School – Hampton	80/4
March 31	9:30	Southern New Hampshire University- International Students	10
March 31	10:00/11:30 SH/HM	Marston Elementary School – Hampton	60/4
April 1	9:00/10:30 SH/HM	Barnstead Elementary School	65/4
April 1	11:00	Hopkinton High School –French Exchange students	35/HS
April 2	9:00/10:30 SH/F&G	Henry Moore School – Candia	100/4
April 2	11:00	Disnard School – Claremont	40/4
April 2	11:30	Teen Pact	32/4
April 2	12:30/1:45 SH/HM	Woodbury School – Salem	90/8
April 5	9:00	French Exchange Students – Nashua	40/HS
April 5	10:00/11:15 SH/F&G	Mastway School – Lee	80/4
April 6	9:30/11:00 SH/HM	Maple Ave. School – Goffstown	105/4
April 7	9:00	Wilton Lyndeborough Cooperative	18/9
April 7	10:00/11:30	Newmarket Elementary School	80/4
April 8	9:00	Nashua Christian Academy	17/4
April 8	10:00	Henniker Community School	30/4
April 8	10:00	Goshen-Lempster School	16/4
April 8	11:30	Ossipee Central School	53/4
April 9	9:30	Lisbon Regional School	36/4
April 9	11:15	Moultonborough Elementary School	47/4
April 9	2:00	Lighthouse Home School- Loudon	35/3-5
April 12	9:30/11:00 SH/HM	Thornton’s Ferry School – Merrimack	75/4
April 13	9:30	Thornton’s Ferry School – Merrimack	50/4
April 13	11:00	Rollinsford Grade School	40/3&4

April 14	10:00/11:30 SH/HM	Crescent Lake School - Wolfeboro	80/4
April 15	10:00/11:30	Garrison School – Dover	100/4
April 15	1:15	Vesta Roy for Excellence Group	15
April 15	11:45	Paul School – Wakefield	58/4
April 16	9:30/10:30 SH/HM	DAR	100
April 16	10:00	Cornerstone Christian School –Ossipee	8/4
April 16	10:00/11:30 SH/SC	Symonds Elementary School- Keene	64/4
April 19	11:15/12:15	Little Harbor School – Portsmouth	78/4
April 19	9:15	Presentation of Mary Academy – Hudson	50/4
April 19	10:30	St. Anthony’s School – Manchester	20/4
April 20	9:30/11:00 SH/HM	Epsom Central School	60/4
April 20	10:00	Portsmouth Christian Academy- Dover	42/4
April 21	9:30	Girls Day at the State House	50
April 20	10:00	Portsmouth Christian Academy- Dover	42/4
April 21	9:30	Girls Day at the State House	50
April 21	10:30/12:00 SH/HM	Nottingham West School – Hudson	70/4
April 22	9:30	Chester Academy	32/8
April 22	10:30/12:00 SH/HM	Nottingham West School – Hudson	70/4
April 23	1:00	First Agape Home School – Auburn	20/4-6
April 23	9:00/10:15 SH/HM	Woodland Heights School – Laconia	64/4
April 23	10:00	Dondero School – Portsmouth	47/4
April 26	12:30	Hinsdale Elementary School	50/4
April 27	9:00	World Affairs Council Guests from China	10
April 27	9:30/11:00 SH/HM	Henry Wilson School – Farmington	110/4
April 27	11:30	The Wells Memorial School- Harrisville	14/4
April 28	9:00	UNH Public Administration Grad Students	20
April 28	9:30/11:00 SH/HM	Canaan Elementary School	64/4
April 29	9:30/11:00 SH/HM	Horne St. School – Dover	80/4
April 20	1:30	Brain Injury Assoc. of NH Leadership Group	30
April 30	10:00	Fuller School – Keene	45/4
April 30	11:15	St. Joseph’s Regional School- Keene	11/4