April 8, 2010
No. 15
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, APRIL 14, 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
HB 1355-FN,
relative to certain Medicaid appropriations. 4/7/10, pending motion Interim Study, Finance, SJ 13, pg. TBA
SPECIAL ORDER
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
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.
REPORTS
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
HB 286-FN, relative to life insurance form disapproval.
Ought to Pass, Vote 2-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
HB 1165, relative to access to records for child support enforcement.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Bragdon for the committee.
HB 1281-FN, relative to certain securities laws.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
EDUCATION
HB 1265, requiring school boards to develop a policy to address air quality issues in schools.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
HB 1289, relative to air quality in public schools.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS
HB 1245, (2nd New Title) relative to declarations of candidacy and intent by presidential candidates.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Lasky for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HB 1153, relative to membership of the commission to study water infrastructure sustainability funding.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
HB 1292-FN, relative to underground storage tank facility permits, compliance, and cleanup fund eligibility.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HB 1353, relative to group net energy metering.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
HB 1149-FN, (New Title) relative to incorporation by reference and filing of electronic documents in state agency rulemaking.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Carson for the committee.
HB 1569-FN, (New Title) relative to the salaries of certain unclassified positions.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
HB 1579-FN, relative to electioneering by public employees.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
HB 1602-FN, relative to the secure psychiatric unit.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
HB 1668-FN, requiring state creditable service for group II retirees to receive state employee medical benefits.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HB 1226, relative to caregiver support services for the elderly.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-1.
Senator Gilmour for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
HB 564-FN, (New Title) relative to ramp/lift equipped van parking spaces.
Interim Study, Vote 4-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
HB 1427, relative to the conversion period for quarterly billing for property taxes.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
HB 1204, relative to equipment and inspection exemptions for older vehicles.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
HB 1247, (New Title) establishing a speed limit for vehicles traveling through toll collection areas.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Boutin for the committee.
HB 1517-FN, establishing a DWI victim fatality sign program.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Gilmour for the committee.
WAYS AND MEANS
HB 507-FN, relative to taxes, fees, and credits under the insurance laws.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
HB 558-FN, (2nd New Title) establishing a procedure for leasing state parks.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0.
Senator Odell for the committee.
HB 630-FN-A, relative
to live racing in
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-1.
Senator Janeway for the committee.
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE
HB 1129, relative to saltwater fishing licenses for persons holding a lifetime license from the fish and game department.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Gilmour for the committee.
HB 1144, relative to the definition of a set line used for taking fish.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Boutin for the committee.
HB 1175-FN, relative to duplicate registrations for snowmobiles.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Merrill for the committee.
HB 1425, relative to the regulation of the processing of lobster tails.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Boutin for the committee.
HB 1660-FN, repealing the authority for the assessment of an administrative penalty for various OHRV and snowmobile violations.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Merrill for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Senate Ways and Means
April 7, 2010
2010-1272s
08/04
Amendment to HB 630-FN-A
Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 284:15-a, I as inserted by section 5 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. Subject to the provisions of RSA 284:15-a, V and VI, any person, association, or corporation desiring to simulcast a dog race at or for which pari-mutuel pools are sold, shall apply to the commission for a license to do so. The application shall be signed and sworn to by the person or executive officer of the association or corporation and shall contain the following information:
Amend RSA 284:15-a as inserted by section 5 of the bill by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:
VI. In the event that a simulcast signal of dog racing is unavailable for an applicant under this section for any reason or cause, such applicant may apply for a license to simulcast horse racing only under this section and the commission may issue such a license under RSA 284:16-a allowing the applicant to simulcast horse racing only.
Amend the bill by inserting after section 22 the following and renumbering the original section 23 to read as 24:
23 Applicability. Nothing in this act shall be construed to either allow live dog racing in New Hampshire as of January 1, 2011 or disallow a facility which was licensed to conduct dog racing as of January 1, 2009 to conduct simulcast wagering on horse racing and dog racing. If an applicant at such a facility submits an application for a license under RSA 284:15-a prior to January 1, 2011 and the racing and charitable gaming commission grants such a license for the calendar year of 2011, such applicant may utilize such license for simulcast wagering on horse racing and dog racing without the need for any further application for operation of the facility in 2011.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
April 7, 2010
2010-1261s
10/03
Amendment to HB 1149
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the filing of electronic documents in state agency rulemaking.
Amend the bill by deleting section 1 and renumbering the original sections 2-5 to read as 1-4, respectively.
Amend the bill by replacing section 4 with the following:
4 Effective Date.
I. Section 1 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2010 at 12:01 am.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
2010-1261s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
The bill clarifies the procedure for an agency to file an electronic document in the rulemaking process.
Public and Municipal Affairs
April 8, 2010
2010-1279s
05/03
Amendment to HB 1427
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
April 7, 2010
2010-1258s
04/09
Amendment to HB 1569-FN
Amend the bill by inserting after section 4 the following and renumbering the original section 5 to read as 6:
5 Chief Executive
Officer;
I. Deleting:
HH New Hampshire hospital chief executive officer
II. Inserting:
II New Hampshire hospital chief executive officer
2010-1258s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes the salary for the positions of director of community corrections, director of security and training, and the professional standards director in the department of corrections. This bill also upgrades the positions of chief executive officer, chief pharmacist, and certain pharmacists of the New Hampshire hospital, department of health and human services.
This bill is a request of the joint committee on employee classification established under RSA 14:14‑c.
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 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. HB 213-FN, requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.
9:00 a.m. HB 299, (New Title) prohibiting banks from requiring fingerprints in order to complete a banking transaction.
9:15 a.m. HB 1137, relative to withholding of wages.
Rescheduled HB 1541-FN, prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to minors.
(HB 1541-FN has been rescheduled for April 15th)
9:30 a.m. HB 1279-FN-A, relative to the licenses of mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers.
(Note time change for HB 1279-FN-A)
9:45 a.m. HB 1168-FN, clarifying the definition of gross misconduct for purposes of unemployment compensation.
(Note time change for HB 1168-FN)
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 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
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Lasky (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Merrill, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Carson
8:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
9:15 a.m. HB 1625, relative to eligibility for
the
9:25 a.m. HB 1387, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the need for supportive housing for homeless veterans.
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 510, relative to the position of director of vital records administration.
2:15 p.m. HB 1158, changing the name of the institutional review board to the vital records privacy board for health-related research.
2:30 p.m. HB 1271, (New Title) establishing a task force on work and family.
2:45 p.m. HB 1304, (New Title) extending the task force on homeless teenagers, the commission to study alternate fuel vehicles, the task force to study access to dental care, and the committee to study the certificate of need process.
3:00 p.m. HB 1415, relative to the donation of
official records of state governors and members of Congress to the state of
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
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. HB 1642-FN, relative to the registration of criminal offenders.
2:15 p.m. HB 1680-FN, establishing the crime of aggravated harassment by an inmate.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON
PENDING LEGISLATION
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 1519-FN, (New Title) repealing the surety bond requirement for meals and rentals operators.
10:30 a.m. HB 1293-FN, relative to the oil discharge cleanup fund.
10:45 a.m. HB 1490, (New Title) establishing a citizens task force to study state revenues and expenditures.
11:00 a.m. HB 1581, relative to the taxation of railroads.
11:15 a.m. HB 1615, (New Title) relative to the determination of value and a notice requirement for purposes of the utility property tax.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON
PENDING LEGISLATION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. HB 1156, relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities.
2:15 p.m. HB 1213, relative to notice to the department of health and human services of the allocation of spousal income and relative to estate planning by guardians.
2:30 p.m. HB 1402, repealing the crime of adultery.
2:45 p.m. HB 1420, relative to the calculation of child support.
2:47 p.m. HB 1491, (New Title) relative to the child support calculation in cases of shared parenting.
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
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge
1:30 p.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.
(the previous hearing for HB 1315-FN was recessed on April 6th)
1:45 p.m. HB 1541-FN, prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to minors.
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 1251, relative to the sale and transfer procedures for shutdown emissions credits.
8:50 a.m. HB 1534, relative to the issuance of air permits and certain fees relative to air permits.
9:10 a.m. HB 1471, (New Title) requiring the governor’s office of energy and planning and the board of home inspectors to develop a document relative to home energy efficiency for home buyers.
9:30 a.m. HB 1270, (New Title) relative to balancing amounts expended from the renewable energy fund.
9:50 a.m. HB 1520, relative to the rulemaking authority of and administrative fine authority for the department of resources and economic development.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JOINT HOUSE AND
SENATE FINANCE HEARING Rooms 210-211, LOB
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Odell
11:00 a.m. SB 450-FN (New Title) relative to costs and expenditures at the department of health and human services, establishing a special fund for certain civil fines collected by the department, and relative to the due date for the Medicaid enhancement tax.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
8:30 a.m. HB 1335-FN, (New Title) establishing a local option to authorize the governing body to set the interest rate on late and delinquent property tax payments, subsequent payments, and other unpaid taxes.
8:45 a.m. HB 1138, relative to the authority to expend municipal transportation improvement funds.
9:05 a.m. HB 1332, relative to planning board members.
9:15 a.m. HB 1198-L, relative to public hearings on municipal budget preparation.
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.
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 8th)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 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. HB 271, relative to relevant information in a workers' compensation claim.
8:45 a.m. HB 1163, (New Title) relative to the definition of employer for purposes of safety provisions under the workers’ compensation law.
9:00 a.m. HB 1171, repealing the prohibitions on Sunday business activities.
9:15 a.m. HB 1207, relative to Delta Dental data submission.
9:30 a.m. HB 1236, relative to underwriting on the basis of credit information.
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 1400, requiring all colleges and universities to report crimes to the local law enforcement agency.
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 138, revising certain provisions of the sexually violent predators statute.
2:15 p.m. HB 1183, relative to the effective date of certain provisions of the involuntary commitment of sexually violent predators statute.
2:30 p.m. HB 1484, relative to residency restrictions for sex offenders.
2:45 p.m. HB 1628, establishing guidelines for neighborhood notification upon release of a sexual offender.
3:00 p.m. HB 1361, (New Title) relative to procedures for notification of parole hearings.
3:15 p.m. HB 1441, relative to claimant eligibility for victim's compensation.
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. HB 1217, relative to liability issues associated with the juvenile diversion program.
2:15 p.m. HB 1686, relative to juvenile diversion programs.
2:30 p.m. HB 1177, establishing a committee to study education and career development programs for youths and young adults in the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems.
2:45 p.m. HCR 24, supporting the Youth PROMISE Act.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge
12:30 p.m. HB 366, relative to retail vehicle dealers.
12:45 p.m. HB 1352, relative to direct shippers.
1:00 p.m. HB 1208, relative to rebate exemptions.
1:15 p.m. HB 1237, relative to a certain insurance rulemaking exemption.
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 1266, relative to notification requirements for lowering the water level of a lake or pond.
8:50 a.m. HB 1322, (New Title) establishing the legislative committee on the maintenance of state-owned dams.
9:10 a.m. HB 1450, relative to the designation of
a portion of the
9:30 a.m. HB 1239, (New Title) relative to processing certain environmental permits and administrative fines for violations of dredge and fill requirements.
9:50 a.m. HB 1462, (New Title) establishing a shoreland advisory committee.
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 1181, naming a portion of route 43 after the Honorable Robert A. Johnson.
10:40 a.m. HB 1419, (New Title) naming a bridge across the Connecticut River from Hinsdale, New Hampshire to Brattleboro, Vermont, informally known as the Hinsdale Bridge, the Anna Hunt Marsh Bridge.
10:50 a.m. HB 1249, relative to seasonal highway limits for certain vehicles.
11:05 a.m. HB 1269, relative to the operation of OHRVs and snowmobiles adjacent to public highways.
11:20 a.m. HB 1159, relative to the classification of snowmobile trails maintenance vehicles.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 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. HB 1187, relative to residential elevators and accessibility lifts.
8:45 a.m. HB 1368, relative to the definition of "employee" for workers' compensation purposes.
9:00 a.m. HCR 30, (New Title) urging the attorney general to fully investigate the proposed transaction between Catholic Medical Center Healthcare System and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health.
9:15 a.m. HB 1364, relative to Medicare unfair trade practices.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 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 1393, (New Title) relative to the
treatment of
12:45 p.m. HB 1417, allowing companion dogs in certain areas of restaurants.
1:00 p.m. HB 1459, relative to the board of trust company incorporation.
1:15 p.m. HB 1254, relative to insurance coverage in tort cases.
1:30 p.m. HB 1252, relative to the duration of medical payments coverage under motor vehicle liability policies.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 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. HB 1340, relative to condominium liens for assessments.
8:45 a.m. HB 1366, making certain technical corrections in the insurance laws.
9:00 a.m. HB 1370, requiring independent medical examination practitioners to file a report with the insurance department.
9:15 a.m. HB 1371, allowing recording of an examination by health care providers performing independent medical examinations.
9:30 a.m. HB 1470, establishing a committee to study laws relating to condominium and homeowners' associations.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
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
9:30 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Audits:
State
of
State
of
June 30, 2009
COUNCIL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P:1)
9:30 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
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
HOME EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 193-A:10)
3:30 p.m. Department of Education Regular Meeting
Room 12
101 Pleasant Street
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 COMMITTEE ON
HOUSE ADDRESS:
HA 1, for the removal of Michael Garner,
marital master in the judicial branch family division in
9:00 a.m. Rooms 206-208, LOB Public Hearing
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
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
1:30 p.m. Department of Environmental HB 1353 Subcommittee Work Session
Services, Room 112
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
TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PERFORMANCE-BASED SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM (RSA 193-E:3-c)
9:00 a.m. Department of Education Regular Meeting
State Board Room
101 Pleasant Street
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, 344, 359, 361, 365, 383, 392, 393, 397, 402, 425, 450, 452, 456, 463,
470, 471, 474, 483, 486, 489, 495, 500, 501, 502, 505, 511, 513, 519, 520.
HOUSE BILLS: 213,
232, 507, 558, 561, 626, 564, 569, 629, 660, 1149, 1155, 1166, 1168, 1239, 1240,
1279, 1281, 1291, 1292, 1293, 1334, 1335, 1367, 1378, 1380, 1452, 1508, 1513, 1515,
1516, 1519, 1541, 1544, 1569, 1572, 1606, 1607, 1609, 1610, 1620, 1651, 1655, 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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TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010
All Legislators and staff are invited to the biennial Legislative Health Screening presented by Health Services. This event will be held in the LOB on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Rooms 302-304, 304-307, and 306-308, LOB. Have your blood pressure and blood sugar taken, have a chair massage, be checked for glaucoma and much more. We look forward to seeing you there.
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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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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FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2010
The 37th Annual Bill White & Junie Blaisdell Ceremonial
& Memorial Legislative Golf Tournament for the benefit of the American
Heart Association is scheduled for Friday, June 18 at the Beaver
Meadow Golf Club,
Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. and the shotgun start is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. The format is “Captain and Crew.”
Sign-up as a foursome or sign-up by yourself in order to be
placed in a foursome.
Please note that, for planning purposes, payment must be made no later than June 11th. There will be no exceptions to this rule! Cancellation must occur two weeks prior to the tournament date to receive a refund.
Return your entry and payment no later than June 2nd to Bob Blaisdell to receive the discounted rate and reserve your spot or no later than June 11th to reserve your spot at the regular rate.
Checks should be made payable to: NH Legislative
Golf Committee. Mailed to: Bob Blaisdell, The Demers Group,
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37th Annual Bill White & Junie Blaisdell Ceremonial & Memorial Golf Tournament
Beaver Meadow Golf Course
Name: 1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________ Amount Enclosed: ___________
Senator Michael W. Downing
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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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TIME |
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Group#/Grade |
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April 9 |
9:30 |
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36/4 |
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April 9 |
11:15 |
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47/4 |
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April 9 |
2:00 |
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35/3-5 |
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April 12 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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75/4 |
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April 13 |
9:30 |
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50/4 |
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April 13 |
11:00 |
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40/3&4 |
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April 14 |
10:20 |
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40 |
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April 14 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
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80/4 |
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April 15 |
10:00/11:30 |
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100/4 |
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April 15 |
1:15 |
Vesta Roy for
Excellence Group |
15 |
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April 15 |
11:45 |
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58/4 |
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April 16 |
9:30/10:30 SH/HM |
DAR |
100 |
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April 16 |
10:00 |
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8/4 |
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April 16 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
Symonds
Elementary School- Keene |
64/4 |
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April 16 |
1:30 |
Epping, Fremont
Home school group |
30 |
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April 16 |
2:45 |
Emerging Leaders
in Communities of Color – |
15 |
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April 19 |
11:15/12:15 |
Little |
78/4 |
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April 19 |
9:15 |
Presentation of |
50/4 |
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April 19 |
10:30 |
St. Anthony’s
School – |
20/4 |
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April 20 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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60/4 |
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April 20 |
10:00 |
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42/4 |
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April 21 |
9:30 |
Girls Day at the
State House |
50 |
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April 21 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
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70/4 |
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April 22 |
9:30 |
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32/8 |
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April 22 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
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70/4 |
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April 23 |
1:00 |
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20/4-6 |
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April 23 |
9:00/10:15 SH/HM |
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64/4 |
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April 23 |
10:00 |
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47/4 |
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April 26 |
12:30 |
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50/4 |
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April 27 |
9:00 |
World Affairs
Council Guests from |
10 |
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April 27 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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110/4 |
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April 27 |
11:30 |
The |
14/4 |
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April 28 |
9:00 |
UNH Public
Administration Grad Students |
20 |
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April 28 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
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64/4 |
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April 29 |
9:00 |
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45/7 |
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April 29 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
Horne St. School
– |
80/4 |
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April 29 |
1:30 |
Brain Injury
Assoc. of NH Leadership
Group |
30 |
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April 30 |
10:00 |
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45/4 |
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April 30 |
11:15 |
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11/4 |
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April 30 |
11:30 |
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22/MS |
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