April 1, 2010
No. 14
STATE OF
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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, APRIL 7, 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
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
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HB 681-FN, (New Title) relative to assessments for aquatic resource compensatory mitigation.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HB 1399, relative to state water pollution control and drinking water revolving loan funds, and state contributions to sewage disposal facilities.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Merrill for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
HB 268, relative to transfers from the judicial branch to the executive or legislative branches of state government.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
HB 1139, relative to the regulation of podiatrists by the board of podiatry.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
HB 1220, relative to meals and rentals licenses.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
JUDICIARY
HB 1634-FN, relative to assault by strangulation.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
HB 1211, relative to special meetings in towns with official ballot town meetings.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
HB 1276-FN-L, relative to investment of capital reserve funds.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
HB 1448, relative to town audits.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
HB 546-FN, (New Title) relative to authorizing temporary registrations of off-highway recreational vehicles for nonresidents.
Ought to Pass, Vote 2-0.
Senator Boutin for the committee.
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.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-0.
Senator Gilmour for the committee.
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.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
HB 1452-FN, relative to commercial motor vehicle operation.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
HB 1561-FN, relative to off highway recreational vehicle registrations.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 2-0.
Senator Boutin for the committee.
WAYS AND MEANS
HB 1445-FN-A-L, eliminating the meals and rooms tax on campsites.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Odell for the committee.
HB 1518-FN, increasing certain OHRV registration fees and fee for transfer of registration of an OHRV or snowmobile.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-0.
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
April 1, 2010
2010-1210s
03/05
Amendment to HB 629-FN-A
Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:
3 New Section; Unified Carrier Registration Required. Amend RSA 261 by inserting after section 40 the following new section:
261:40-a Unified Carrier Registration Required. It is a violation for any person to drive or for the owner or lessee to cause to be driven on the ways of this state a motor vehicle subject to registration under the provisions of the Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005, 49 U.S.C. section 14504a, as amended, unless the motor vehicle has been registered and the appropriate fee paid. The fine for a violation of this section shall not exceed $100 plus penalty assessment for a first offense and $250 plus penalty assessment for a subsequent offense in a 12-month period.
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
April 1, 2010
2010-1209s
06/09
Amendment to HB 1418
Amend the bill by replacing section 4 with the following:
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Public and Municipal Affairs
April 1, 2010
2010-1208s
08/01
Amendment to HB 1448
Amend RSA 41:31-b as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
41:31-b Choice; Election. Any municipality that has not hired an auditor under RSA 21-J:19 shall, at the annual meeting, under an article in the warrant, choose one or more auditors. The terms of office shall be staggered so that after the year of adoption one auditor shall be chosen for a term of office for the same number of years as there are auditors on the board, provided however that in the year of adoption the members of the board shall be chosen for varying terms so that the term of one member shall expire in the next succeeding year, the term of the second member, the next year, and so on for the number of years as there are members of the board. The auditor or board of auditors shall perform the duties under RSA 41:31-c and RSA 41:31-d. If a municipality has adopted an official ballot for the election of its officers, the election of an auditor or board of auditors shall not take place until the annual meeting following the meeting at which the provisions of this section are adopted.
Amend RSA 41:31-d as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
41:31-d Reports.
I. A complete report of any audit or procedure conducted under RSA 41:31-c shall, upon completion, be made available to the public in accordance with RSA 21-J:19.
II. Unless otherwise required by law, within 10 days of the acceptance by the governing body of any completed audit, a complete copy of the audit and any accompanying management letter shall be submitted to the commissioner by the governing body.
Senate Ways and Means
March 30, 2010
2010-1195s
10/04
Amendment to HB 1518-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT increasing registration fees for certain OHRV and OHRV trails maintenance vehicles, and for transfer of registration of an OHRV or snowmobile.
Amend the bill by inserting after section 4 the following and renumbering the original section 5 to read as 6:
5 Off Highway Recreational Vehicles and Trails; Registration Fees. Amend RSA 215-A:23, XI to read as follows:
XI. Notwithstanding
any other provision of this section, [$5] $6.70 for each set of
plates for OHRV trails maintenance vehicles. No other fees shall be collected under this
chapter for the registration of such vehicles. Any such funds collected shall be appropriated
to the department of fish and game for the costs of administration of OHRV
trails maintenance vehicles.
2010-1195s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill increases the OHRV registration fees for antique vehicles, increases the registration transfer fees for OHRVs and snowmobiles, and increases the registration fees for OHRV trails maintenance vehicles.
This bill is a request of the fish and game department.
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
April 1, 2010
2010-1211s
10/05
Amendment to HB 1561-FN
Amend RSA 215-A:21, X as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
X. The executive director shall issue to a person applying therefor a 14-month registration to include the months of May and June for an initial registration of an OHRV under RSA 215-A:23, provided that the prorated initial registration fee and the appropriation from each fee shall be as follows:
(a) For an individual resident registration- $49 for each 2-wheeled trail bike registration or $60 for each other OHRV registration upon presentation of a valid driver’s license issued to a New Hampshire resident 18 years of age or older.
(1) The first $8.16 of each 2-wheeled trail bike registration or $19.16 of each other OHRV registration shall be appropriated to the department of resources and economic development for the bureau’s grant-in-aid program pursuant to RSA 215-A:23, VI.
(2) From the balance, $17.86 from each 2-wheeled trail bike or other OHRV registration shall be appropriated to the department of resources and economic development for administration of the bureau for the purposes listed in RSA 215-A:23, VII, and $22.98 from each 2-wheeled trail bike or other OHRV registration shall be appropriated to the department of fish and game for the purposes listed in RSA 215-A:23, VIII.
(b) For an individual nonresident registration- $72 for each 2-wheeled trail bike registration or $82 for each other OHRV registration.
(1) The first $16 of each 2-wheeled trail bike registration or $26 of each other OHRV registration shall be appropriated to the department of resources and economic development for the bureau’s grant-in-aid program pursuant to RSA 215-A:23, VI.
(2) From the balance, $19.95 from each 2-wheeled trail bike or other OHRV registration shall be appropriated to the department of resources and economic development for administration of the bureau for the purposes listed in RSA 215-A:23, VII, and $36.05 from each 2-wheeled trail bike or other OHRV registration shall be appropriated to the department of fish and game for the purposes listed in RSA 215-A:23, VIII.
HEARINGS
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
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Rooms 210-211, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge
8:30 a.m. HB 569-FN, (New Title) clarifying insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of pervasive developmental disorder or autism.
9:30 a.m. HB 1315-FN, relative to the employer's lien on damages and benefits recovered from third persons by employees who have received workers' compensation.
9:45 a.m. HB 1165, relative to access to records for child support enforcement.
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 1265, requiring school boards to develop a policy to address air quality issues in schools.
10:30 a.m. HB 1289, relative to air quality in public schools.
10:45 a.m. HB 1527, relative to exceptions from the definition of private postsecondary career schools.
11:05 a.m. HB 1523, revising the pupil safety and violence prevention act.
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 626-FN, (New Title) relative to voter identification.
8:45 a.m. HCR 29, requiring the Congress of the United States of America to reaffirm its adherence to the Constitution of the United States regarding international agreements and treaties.
9:00 a.m. HCR 28, (New Title) rescinding all
requests by the
9:15 a.m. HB 1245, (2nd New Title) relative to declarations of candidacy and intent by presidential candidates.
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 1149-FN, (New Title) relative to incorporation by reference and filing of electronic documents in state agency rulemaking.
2:15 p.m. HB 1579-FN, relative to electioneering by public employees.
2:30 p.m. HB 1602-FN, relative to the secure psychiatric unit.
2:45 p.m. HB 1668-FN, requiring state creditable service for group II retirees to receive state employee medical benefits.
3:00 p.m. HB 1688-FN, relative to the regulation of the installation and operation of boiler and pressure vessels.
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
2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH
Sen. Sgambati (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Downing
8:30 a.m. HB 1226, relative to caregiver support services for the elderly.
8:45 a.m. HB 1537, (New Title) allowing primary care providers to provide preventive oral health services to children between 0 and 3 years of age under the state Medicaid program.
9:00 a.m. HB 1566-FN, requiring financial institutions to disclose certain information regarding recipients of medical assistance for the aged, blind, and disabled through an electronic asset verification system.
9:15 a.m. HB 1572-FN, relative to the certification of integrated residential communities.
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 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.
4:00 p.m. HB 1435-FN, relative to the practitioner-patient relationship in the dispensing of prescriptions.
4:15 p.m. HB 1544-FN, relative to penalties for forestry violations.
4:30 p.m. HB 1334-FN, relative to penalties for unpaid fines concerning hazardous materials accidents.
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 558-FN, (2nd New Title) establishing a procedure for leasing state parks.
10:30 a.m. HB 630-FN-A, relative to live racing in
10:45 a.m. HB 507-FN, relative to taxes, fees, and credits under the insurance laws.
11:00 a.m. HB 1607-FN-A, relative to the reasonable compensation deduction under the business profits tax.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Gallus (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Merrill, Sen. Gilmour, Sen. Boutin
2:00 p.m. HB 1129, relative to saltwater fishing licenses for persons holding a lifetime license from the fish and game department.
2:05 p.m. HB 1425, relative to the regulation of the processing of lobster tails.
2:15 p.m. HB 1175-FN, relative to duplicate registrations for snowmobiles.
2:25 p.m. HB 1660-FN, repealing the authority for the assessment of an administrative penalty for various OHRV and snowmobile violations.
2:35 p.m. HB 1144, relative to the definition of a set line used for taking fish.
2:40 p.m. HB 1201, (New Title) including loaded muzzleloaders in the prohibition of hunting from a vehicle.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge
12:30 p.m. HB 660-FN, relative to the life settlements act.
1:00 p.m. HB 286-FN, relative to life insurance form disapproval.
1:30 p.m. HB 1281-FN, relative to certain securities laws.
2:00 p.m. HB 1613-FN, relative to the general banking laws of the state.
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. HB 1153, relative to membership of the commission to study water infrastructure sustainability funding.
8:35 a.m. HB 431-FN, requiring certain engine coolants and antifreeze to include an aversive agent so that they are rendered unpalatable.
8:55 a.m. HB 1542-FN, repealing nitrogen oxide emitting generation source requirements.
9:15 a.m. HB 232-FN, (New Title) increasing manufacturers’ pesticide registration fees.
9:30 a.m. HB 1292-FN, relative to underground storage tank facility permits, compliance, and cleanup fund eligibility.
9:50 a.m. HB 1353, relative to group net energy metering.
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 1513-FN, (New Title) relative to fees collected by the secretary of state.
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 1174, (New Title) relative to terms for appointed town officials and relative to pay for members of park or recreation commissions.
8:40 a.m. HB 1337, (New Title) relative to requirement for public forums for the assessing standards board and the equalization standards board.
8:50 a.m. HB 1310, (New Title) allowing towns to hire health care workers.
9:00 a.m. HB 1524, relative to the liability of town and city health officers and overseers of public welfare.
9:10 a.m. HB 1427, relative to the conversion period for quarterly billing for property taxes.
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 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)
11:50 a.m. HB 1620-FN-A, establishing state park number plates.
(the previous hearing for HB 1620-FN-A was recessed on April 1st)
Rescheduled HB 1390, relative to the minimum age for the operation of commercial vessels.
(HB 1390 has been rescheduled for April 15th)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010
EDUCATION, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Kelly (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
10:15 a.m. HB 1324, relative to staffing exceptions for geographically isolated small schools.
10:30 a.m. HB 1411, (New Title) requiring notice to educational support personnel and non-certified school district employees.
10:45 a.m. HB 1469, relative to the required number of instructional days and instructional hours in a school district's calendar.
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 1136, requiring a report to be sent to the treatment facility on behalf of a person receiving treatment in the state mental health or developmental services system.
8:45 a.m. HB 1164, relative to newborn screening tests.
9:00 a.m. HB 1169, (New Title) relative to the
9:15 a.m. HB 1216, relative to the amount of the self-support reserve in child support cases.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010
CAPITAL BUDGET, Room 100, SH
Sen. Janeway (C), Sen. Hassan (VC), Sen. D'Allesandro, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Downing, Sen. Boutin
9:00 a.m. HB 1314, relative to approval of changes to a capital budget project.
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 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
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010
EDUCATION, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Kelly (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
10:15 a.m. HB 1400, requiring all colleges and universities to report crimes to the local law enforcement agency.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3)
9:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
JOINT COMMITTEE ON HOUSE
ADDRESS:
HA 1, for the removal of Michael Garner,
marital master in the judicial branch family division in
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.
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
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. Rooms 302-304, LOB 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
COMMISSION TO
10:00 a.m. Room 303, LOB Subcommittee 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
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
COMMISSION TO
1:30 p.m. Room 305, LOB Subcommittee 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, APRIL 13, 2010
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
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
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-I:2)
1:30 p.m. Room 303, 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
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
ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE IMPOSITION OF
ASSESSMENTS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM EMPLOYERS FOR EXCESS BENEFITS PAID TO RETIREES
AND REQUIRING A REPORT RELATIVE TO DEATH BENEFITS UNDER RSA 100-a. (SB 108, Chapter 304:1, Laws of 2009)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
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
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
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010
COMMISSION TO
1:30 p.m. Room 305, LOB Subcommittee 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 Presentation by Council of State Government
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2010
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
3:30 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
9:00 a.m. Public Utilities
Commission Regular
Meeting
STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD EVALUATION COMMITTEE (RSA 99-E:1,I)
9:30 a.m. Room 101, LOB Regular Meeting
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
MONDAY, MAY 17, 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
FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, 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
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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
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ENROLLED BILL
AMENDMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR 2010 BILLS:
SENATE BILLS:
460
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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, 383, 392, 393, 397, 425, 450, 456, 463, 470, 471, 474,
483, 486, 489, 495, 500, 501, 502, 505, 513, 519, 520.
HOUSE BILLS: 213,
232, 507, 561, 564, 569, 629, 660, 1149, 1155, 1166, 1168, 1239, 1240, 1279, 1281,
1291, 1292, 1293, 1334, 1378, 1380, 1452, 1508, 1515, 1516, 1519, 1541, 1544, 1569,
1572, 1606, 1609, 1610, 1620, 1651, 1688.
NOTICES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010
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
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,
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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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010
All legislators and staff are cordially invited to join your
fellow legislators and members of the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers
Association (NHADA) at the annual NHADA Annual Legislative Reception on
Wednesday, April 28. The Reception will
be held at the
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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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
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 - 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 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
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DATE |
TIME |
GROUP |
Group#/Grade |
|
April 2 |
9:00/10:30
SH/F&G |
|
100/4 |
|
April 2 |
11:30 |
Teen Pact |
32/4 |
|
April 2 |
12:30/1:45
SH/HM |
|
90/8 |
|
April 5 |
9:00 |
French Exchange
Students – |
40/HS |
|
April 5 |
10:00/11:15 SH/F&G |
|
80/4 |
|
April 6 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
105/4 |
|
April 7 |
9:00 |
|
18/9 |
|
April 7 |
10:00/11:30 |
|
80/4 |
|
April 7 |
1:30 |
|
10/HS |
|
April 8 |
9:00 |
|
17/4 |
|
April 8 |
10:00 |
|
30/4 |
|
April 8 |
10:00 |
|
16/4 |
|
April 8 |
11:30 |
|
53/4 |
|
April 9 |
9:30 |
|
36/4 |
|
April 9 |
11:15 |
|
47/4 |
|
April 9 |
2:00 |
|
35/3-5 |
|
April 12 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
75/4 |
|
April 13 |
9:30 |
|
50/4 |
|
April 13 |
11:00 |
|
40/3&4 |
|
April 13 |
11:00 |
Sen.Carson/Rose
Bowl Parade Group |
|
|
April 14 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
80/4 |
|
April 15 |
10:00/11:30 |
|
100/4 |
|
April 15 |
1:15 |
Vesta Roy for
Excellence Group |
15 |
|
April 15 |
11:45 |
|
58/4 |
|
April 16 |
9:30/10:30 SH/HM |
DAR |
100 |
|
April 16 |
10:00 |
|
8/4 |
|
April 16 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
Symonds
Elementary School- Keene |
64/4 |
|
April 16 |
1:30 |
Epping, Fremont
Home school group |
|
|
April 19 |
11:15/12:15 |
Little |
78/4 |
|
April 19 |
9:15 |
Presentation of |
50/4 |
|
April 19 |
10:30 |
St. Anthony’s
School – |
20/4 |
|
April 20 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
60/4 |
|
April 20 |
10:00 |
|
42/4 |
|
April 21 |
9:30 |
Girls Day at the
State House |
50 |
|
April 21 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
|
70/4 |
|
April 22 |
9:30 |
|
32/8 |
|
April 22 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
|
70/4 |
|
April 23 |
1:00 |
|
20/4-6 |
|
April 23 |
9:00/10:15 SH/HM |
|
64/4 |
|
April 23 |
10:00 |
|
47/4 |
|
April 26 |
12:30 |
|
50/4 |
|
April 27 |
9:00 |
World Affairs
Council Guests from |
10 |
|
April 27 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
110/4 |
|
April 27 |
11:30 |
The |
14/4 |
|
April 28 |
9:00 |
UNH Public
Administration Grad Students |
20 |
|
April 28 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
64/4 |
|
April 29 |
9:00 |
|
45/7 |
|
April 29 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
Horne St. School
– |
80/4 |
|
April 29 |
1:30 |
Brain Injury
Assoc. of NH Leadership
Group |
30 |
|
April 30 |
10:00 |
|
45/4 |
|
April 30 |
11:15 |
|
11/4 |