April 22, 2010
No. 17
STATE OF
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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 28, 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. 158
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. 161
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 431-FN, requiring certain engine coolants and antifreeze to include an aversive agent so that they are rendered unpalatable. 4/21/10, pending motion Committee Amendment (1413s), Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 15, pg. TBA
HB 1355-FN,
relative to certain Medicaid appropriations. 4/7/10, pending motion Interim Study, Finance, SJ 13, pg. TBA
HB 1579-FN, relative
to electioneering by public employees.
4/14/10, pending motion ITL, Executive Departments and Administration, SJ 14,
pg. TBA
SPECIAL ORDER
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
HB 569-FN, (New Title) clarifying insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of pervasive developmental disorder or autism.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-2.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
EDUCATION
HB 1495, (New Title) relative to approval of chartered public schools from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS
HB 626-FN, (New Title) relative to voter identification.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.
Senator Lasky for the committee.
HB 1367-FN, (New Title) relative to political advertising and campaign expenditures and contributions by business organizations and labor unions.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Merrill for the committee.
HB 1671-FN, relative to election day registrants.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 3-2.
Senator Houde for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HB 232, (New Title) increasing manufacturers’ pesticide registration fees.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
HB 1251, relative to the sale and transfer procedures for shutdown emissions credits.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Merrill for the committee.
HB 1609-FN, relative to current use and the land use change tax.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Odell for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
HB 510, relative to the position of director of vital records administration.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
HB 1158, changing the name of the institutional review board to the vital records privacy board for health-related research.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
HB 1166, relative to procurement procedures of the director of plant and property management, and relative to approval of design build projects.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
HB 1271, (New Title) establishing a task force on work and family.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
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.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
HB 1610-FN, (New Title) establishing a New Hampshire commission on Native American affairs and recognizing Native American residents of the state as a minority population in New Hampshire.
Interim Study, Vote 4-1.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HB 1572-FN, relative to the certification of integrated residential communities.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Gilmour for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
HB 1138, relative to the authority to expend municipal transportation improvement funds.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
HB 1335, (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.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
HB 1337, (New Title) relative to requirement for public forums for the assessing standards board and the equalization standards board.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
HB 1230, relative to commercial motor vehicles and heating oil deliveries.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
HB 1374, relative to the prohibition against participation in a national identification card system.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Boutin for the committee.
REPORTS
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
HB 213-FN, requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
HB 271, relative to relevant information in a workers' compensation claim.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Roberge for the committee.
HB 299, (New Title) prohibiting banks from requiring fingerprints in order to complete a banking transaction.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 6-0.
Senator Bragdon for the committee.
HB 1171, repealing the prohibitions on Sunday business activities.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-1.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
HB 1207, relative to Delta Dental data submission.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HB 1208, relative to rebate exemptions.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
HB 1236, relative to underwriting on the basis of credit information.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
HB 1237, relative to a certain insurance rulemaking exemption.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS
HB 341, relative to the date selected for the presidential primary election.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Lasky for the committee.
HB 1387, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the need for supportive housing for homeless veterans.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
HB 1476, relative to periodic verification of the checklist.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Carson for the committee.
HB 1529, relative to absentee voting.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HB 1266, relative to notification requirements for lowering the water level of a lake or pond.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Merrill for the committee.
HB 1450, relative
to the designation of a portion of the
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HB 1534, relative to the issuance of air permits and certain fees relative to air permits.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Bradley for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
HB 1422, establishing a committee to study the establishment of a department of natural resources.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
HB 1429, establishing a committee to study the inclusion of universal design requirements in the state building code.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HB 1525, relative to physical therapists practicing on animals.
Ought to Pass, Vote 2-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HB 1384, establishing a suicide fatality review committee.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
HB 1430, relative to the uniform anatomical gift act.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Gilmour for the committee.
HB 1526, requiring the department of health and human services to establish a methodology for determining certain high cost long-term care cases.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
JUDICIARY
HB 1161, repealing the requirement to obtain a license to sell in order to sell pistols or revolvers at retail.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
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.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
HB 1217, relative to liability issues associated with the juvenile diversion program.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.
Senator Roberge for the committee.
HB 1361, (New Title) relative to procedures for notification of parole hearings.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Roberge for the committee.
HB 1402, repealing the crime of adultery.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.
Senator Lasky for the committee.
HB 1441, relative to claimant eligibility for victim's compensation.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
HB 1484, relative to residency restrictions for sex offenders.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
HB 1686, relative to juvenile diversion programs.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Roberge for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
HB 1174, (New Title) relative to terms for appointed town officials and relative to pay for members of park or recreation commissions.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
HB 1159, relative to the classification of snowmobile trails maintenance vehicles.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Boutin for the committee.
HB 1181, naming a portion of route 43 after the Honorable Robert A. Johnson.
Ought to Pass, Vote 2-0.
Senator Boutin for the committee.
HB 1249, relative to seasonal highway limits for certain vehicles.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
HB 1269, relative to the operation of OHRVs and snowmobiles adjacent to public highways.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
HB 1390, relative to the minimum age for the operation of commercial vessels.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
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.
Ought to Pass, Vote 2-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE
HB 1201, (New Title) including loaded muzzleloaders in the prohibition of hunting from a vehicle.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Boutin for the committee.
SPECIAL ORDER AMENDMENTS
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
April 15, 2010
2010-1429s
05/01
Amendment to HB 569-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT regarding insurance coverage requirements for diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 1 with the following:
2 New Section; Coverage for Treatment of Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Autism. Amend RSA 417-E by inserting after section 1 the following new section:
417-E:2 Coverage for Treatment of Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Autism
I. For the purposes of this chapter, treatment of pervasive developmental disorder or autism as required under RSA 417-E:1, III(h) shall include the following:
(a) Professional services and treatment programs, including applied behavioral analysis, necessary to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior or to prevent loss of attained skill or function. To be eligible for coverage, applied behavior analysis must be provided by a person professionally certified by the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board or performed under the supervision of a person professionally certified by the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
(b) Prescribed pharmaceuticals subject to the same terms and conditions of the policy as other prescribed pharmaceuticals.
(c) Direct or consultative services provided by a licensed professional including a licensed psychiatrist, licensed advanced practice registered nurse, licensed psychologist, or licensed clinical social worker; and
(d) Therapy services provided by a licensed speech therapist, licensed occupational therapist, or licensed physical therapist.
II. An insurer may require submission of a treatment plan, including the frequency and duration of treatment, signed by the primary care provider, an appropriately credentialed treating specialist, a child psychiatrist, a pediatrician with a specialty in behavioral-developmental pediatrics, a neurologist with a specialty in child neurology, or a licensed psychologist with training in child psychology, that the treatment is medically necessary for the patient and is consistent with nationally recognized treatment standards for the condition such as those set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics. An insurer may require an updated treatment plan no more frequently than on a semi-annual basis. Coverage shall not be denied on the basis that services are habilitative in nature.
III. The policy, contract, or certificate may limit coverage for applied behavior analysis to $50,000 per year for children 0 to 8 years of age, and $36,000 thereafter. An insurer may not apply payments for coverage unrelated to autism spectrum disorders to any maximum benefit established under this paragraph.
IV. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any obligation by a school district or the state of New Hampshire to provide services to an individual under an individualized family service plan or an individualized education program, as required under the federal Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, or the provision of services to an individual under any other federal or state law.
V. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the insurance coverage requirements established under this section, including those rules required to ensure compliance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, Public Law 106-102, as amended.
3 Repeal. RSA 417-E:2, III, relative to the limit on coverage for treatment of pervasive developmental disorder or autism, is repealed.
4 Effective Date.
I. Section 3 of this act shall take effect January 1, 2014.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect January 1, 2011.
2010-1429s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill specifies the insurance coverage required for diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
April 14, 2010
2010-1374s
05/10
Amendment to HB 1166
Amend the bill by replacing sections 2 and 3 with the following:
2 Delegation of Purchasing Authority; Use of Procurement Cards. Amend RSA 21-I:17-a, I to read as follows:
I. The director of
plant and property management may, upon written application of the governing
board of any agency, authorize such governing board, or one or more individuals
designated by such board, to purchase supplies for the agency directly from
vendors by the use of field purchase orders, or by the use of procurement cards issued
for that purpose; provided, however, that no such field purchase order or
procurement card shall be used where a total expenditure of more than
$500 is involved. The form and use of
such field purchase orders or procurement cards shall be
prescribed by rules adopted by the commissioner of administrative services[,]
pursuant to RSA 541-A in consultation with the state treasurer, or
in the department’s manual of procedures described in RSA 21-I:14, I. Rules or procedures adopted by the
commissioner relative to procurement cards shall include processes for
monitoring the use of such cards. [The director may also authorize purchases
using the integrated financial system for contracted commodities and services,
provided that the total expenditure involved does not exceed $5,000.] Procurement cards shall be used only for the
state purposes permitted under this paragraph.
Unauthorized use of a procurement card may result in disciplinary action
up to and including termination of employment.
Any person who knowingly uses a procurement card in violation of this
section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
3 Public Works Design and Construction; Approval by Capital Budget Overview Committee. Amend RSA 21-I:80, I(d) to read as follows:
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
the commissioner is authorized to use the design build and construction
management methods of contracting for any [buildings that are part of
capital projects] project. The capital budget overview committee shall
approve preliminary plans prior to construction, reconstruction, alteration, or
maintenance if the project is part of a capital project and:
(1) The construction management method of
contracting is used; or
(2) The design build method of contracting is
used and the estimated cost is more than $500,000. If the design-build method of contracting is
used and the estimated cost is $500,000 or less, preapproval of the capital
budget overview committee shall not be required, but the department shall
notify the committee of all such projects and shall provide quarterly reports
on project status.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
April 14, 2010
2010-1372s
05/10
Amendment to HB 1271
Amend RSA 276-F:2, I(o) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(o) A representative of a young professionals network within a local chamber of commerce, appointed by the New Hampshire Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Amend RSA 276-F:2, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by inserting after subparagraph (z) the following new subparagraph:
(aa) A
representative of skilled workers, appointed by the
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
April 14, 2010
2010-1371s
05/10
Amendment to HB 1304
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT extending legislative study committees and commissions.
Amend the bill by inserting after section 4 the following and renumbering the original section 5 to read as 6:
5 Committee to Study Issues Related to Cooperative School Districts; Report Date. Amend 2007, 257:5, as amended by 2008, 152:7 and 2009, 202:2, to read as follows:
257:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and
any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of
representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate
clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, [2009]
2010.
2010-1371s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill extends the task force on homeless teenagers, the commission to study alternate fuel vehicles, the task force to study access to dental care, the committee to study the certificate of need process, and the committee to study issues related to cooperative school districts.
Public and Municipal Affairs
April 15, 2010
2010-1412s
09/10
Amendment to HB 1337
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the requirement for public forums for the assessing standards board and the equalization standards board and relative to disciplinary sanctions for assessing officials.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 2 with the following:
3 Powers and Duties of the Assessing Standards Board. Amend RSA 21-J:14-b, I-a(a)(1)(C) to read as follows:
(C) [Revocation] Decertification,
suspension, and other disciplinary standards and sanctions.
4 Decertification of Assessors. Amend RSA 21-J:14-g to read as follows:
21-J:14-g Decertification.
I. The
commissioner may decertify, suspend, or take other disciplinary action
against any person [or may refuse to issue or renew any
certification] for failure to comply with the rules of the assessing
standards board adopted pursuant to RSA 21-J:14-f, II.
II. Any person
aggrieved by a decertification [or refusal to certify],
suspension, or other disciplinary action of the commissioner may appeal
from such decision by application to the board of tax and land appeals or by
petition to the superior court in the county in which such person resides or
maintains his or her business within 30 days after receiving written notice of
the commissioner's decision. The board
of tax and land appeals or the court, as the case may be, shall hear the appeal
forthwith.
5 Effective Date.
I. Section 4 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2011.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
2010-1412s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill reduces the requirement for holding public forums from 3 to one for the assessing standards board and the equalization standards board. The bill also changes a reference to the disciplinary sanction of “revocation” to “decertification” in a rulemaking provision for the assessing standards board and changes wording regarding disciplinary sanctions for consistency.
Election Law and Veterans’ Affairs
April 13, 2010
2010-1340s
03/09
Amendment to HB 1367-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:
2 Political Expenditures and Contributions; Prohibited Political Contributions; Labor Unions; Segregated Account Exception. Amend RSA 664:4, III to read as follows:
III. By any labor
union or group of labor unions, or by any officer, director, executive, agent,
or employee acting in behalf of such union or group of unions; or by any
organization representing [or affiliated with] any such union or group
of unions, or by any officer, director, executive, agent, or employee acting in
behalf of such organization. This
shall not prohibit the establishment by a labor union or group of labor unions
of a political committee that operates as a separate entity from the labor
union or group of labor unions, provided that the committee’s expenditures and
contributions are made through a separate, segregated account consisting only
of voluntary contributions solicited from individuals.
Amend the bill by replacing sections 4-6 with the following:
4 New Paragraph; Reporting by Political Committees; Business Organization Political Committees. Amend RSA 664:6 by inserting after paragraph VIII the following new paragraph:
IX. A political committee established by a business organization shall report to the secretary of state each contribution made by the committee. The report shall be made in writing or by electronic or facsimile transmission and shall be received by the secretary of state by midnight on the business day next following the contribution. The report shall identify the recipient and amount of the contribution. Reports under this paragraph shall be in addition to any other reports required by this section.
5 Reporting by Committees; Independent Expenditures. Amend RSA 664:6, IV-a to read as follows:
IV-a. Any
political committee whose independent expenditures, in aggregate, exceed $500
shall file an itemized statement with the secretary of state [not later than
24 hours] by midnight on the business day after such expenditures are
made, and thereafter each time a further $500 is expended. Such itemized statements shall cover the
period during which independent expenditures totaling $500 were made. Each statement shall include a certification
by the political committee that the independent expenditure meets the
definition in RSA 664:2, XI. Each
statement shall contain the date of each independent expenditure; the name and
address of the person to whom the expenditure was made; the name of the
candidate on whose behalf or against whom each expenditure was made; the amount
of each expenditure; the purpose of each expenditure; and the aggregate
amount of all previous independent expenditures. If the independent expenditure is made in
support of or to oppose more than one candidate, the statement made under this
paragraph shall allocate the way in which the expenditure was made among the
candidates on a reasonable basis. For the
purposes of this paragraph, “reasonable basis” means a statement which reflects
the benefit or the burden reasonably expected to be derived or suffered by each
candidate. The filing requirements of
this paragraph shall be in addition to all other filing requirements under this
section, and shall not be limited to the filing periods during which
expenditures must otherwise be reported.
6 New Section; Reporting by Business Organizations and Labor Unions. Amend RSA 664 by inserting after section 6 the following new section:
664:6-a Reporting by Business Organizations and Labor Unions. Any business organization or labor union whose independent expenditures, in the aggregate, exceed $500 shall file an itemized statement with the secretary of state by midnight on the business day after such expenditures are made, and thereafter each time a further $500 is expended. Such itemized statements shall cover the period during which independent expenditures totaling $500 were made. Each statement shall include a certification by the business organization or labor union that the independent expenditure meets the definition in RSA 664:2, XI. Each statement shall contain the date of each independent expenditure; the name and address of the person to whom the expenditure was made; the name of the candidate on whose behalf or against whom each expenditure was made; the amount of each expenditure; the purpose of each expenditure; and the aggregate amount of all previous independent expenditures. If the independent expenditure is made in support of or to oppose more than one candidate, the statement made under this section shall allocate the way in which the expenditure was made among the candidates on a reasonable basis. For the purposes of this section, “reasonable basis” means a statement which reflects the benefit or the burden reasonably expected to be derived or suffered by each candidate. The filing requirements under this section shall be in addition to any other filings required under this chapter, and shall not be limited to the filing periods during which expenditures must otherwise be reported.
Senate Education
April 14, 2010
2010-1352s
01/09
Amendment to HB 1495
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to approval of chartered public schools from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and relative to the renewal term for a chartered public school.
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following and renumbering the original section 2 to read as 3:
2
X. A school's charter may be renewed in the same manner that a new chartered public school is formed, except that a school's renewal term shall be for a period of 5 years.
2010-1352s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill removes the prohibition on approval of new chartered public schools between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2011 and authorizes the state board of education to issue approval of chartered public schools within that same time period. The bill also changes the renewal term for a chartered public school from 7 years to 5 years.
Energy, Environment and Economic Development
April 15, 2010
2010-1402s
09/05
Amendment to HB 1609-FN
Amend RSA 79-A:7, II(c) as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(c) Upon
receipt of the land use change tax warrant and the prescribed forms, the tax
collector shall mail the duplicate copy of the tax bill to the owner
responsible for the tax as the notice thereof.
Such bill shall be mailed, at the latest, within 12 months of the date
upon which the local assessing officials receive written notice of the change
of use from the landowner or his or her agent[, or within 12
months of the date the local assessing officials actually discover] on a
form prescribed by the board. If no
written notice is received, the local assessing officials shall have 18 months
to discover that the land use change tax is due and payable and
to mail the tax bill. Upon
receipt of payment, but except for proceedings under RSA 79-A:7, VI(e), the
collector shall forward the original tax bill to the register of deeds of the
county in which the land is located for the purpose of releasing recorded
contingent liens required under RSA 79-A:5, VI.
The tax bill shall state clearly whether all, or only a portion, of the
land affected by the notice of contingent lien is subject to release. The recording fee charged by the register of
deeds shall be paid by the owner of the land in accordance with the fees to
which the register of deeds is entitled under RSA [478:17; 478:17-f or]
478:17-g, I [as applicable].
20101402s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill changes the procedure for setting current use value of unproductive land, clarifies that the land use change tax is not a property tax but is a change of use tax, allows local assessing officials 18 months to discover that the land use change tax is due and payable and to mail the tax bill if they receive no written notice, and clarifies current use taxation of condominium development areas.
AMENDMENTS
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
April 22, 2010
2010-1561s
09/04
Amendment to HB 213-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Subdivision; Emergency Notification System. Amend RSA 106-H by inserting after section 15 the following new subdivision:
Emergency Notification System
106-H:16 Emergency Notification System.
I. For the purposes of alerting members of the public about emergencies in a particular area and delivering rapid emergency notification and information, the bureau shall develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system (ENS). The bureau shall work with technical members from the wireline, wireless, voice over Internet Protocol, and cable industries to design the ENS for the delivery of emergency messages for emergency state and local government purposes in a manner conducive with existing communications systems and networks.
II. The ENS shall use the E911 database and a database developed for persons who request inclusion in the ENS. All telephone numbers in the E911 database shall automatically be included in the ENS. This data shall remain confidential and shall be used solely by the ENS for the purposes of emergency notification and message delivery.
III. The bureau shall, to the greatest extent possible, ensure that the ENS is fully geographic information system (GIS) capable and able to define an emergency zone by address or geographic area. Telephone numbers shall be linked to a GIS mapping database and able to perform a query based on address or a general geographic area.
IV. The ENS shall include means by which persons can opt-out of the system and also opt-in to the system for communications devices not otherwise included in the system, such as nomadic voice over Internet Protocol phones, internet protocol enabled services, and commercial mobile radio services.
V. To accommodate the use of the ENS during an emergency, the ENS shall be capable of providing a pre-recorded message and delivering that message to a large number of telephones and communications devices.
VI. The bureau shall ensure that every state, county, and local emergency response agency has access to and training in the use of the ENS.
VII. The bureau shall establish policies, standards, and procedures, with the assistance, review, and approval of the enhanced 911 commission and the commissioner of safety, for the ENS. The bureau shall conduct regular assessments and internal tests of the ENS to ensure that it is functioning properly in compliance with the requirements of this section and that it meets all federal and state requirements for incident management.
VIII. The bureau, with the approval of the enhanced 911 commission and the commissioner of safety, may develop and modify the ENS to be compatible with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines or requirements for broadcast messaging once adopted.
2 Funding. Amend RSA 106-H:9, I and II to read as follows:
I. The enhanced 911 system and the statewide emergency notification system shall be funded through a surcharge to be levied upon each residence and business telephone exchange line, including PBX trunks and Centrex lines, each individual commercial mobile radio service number, and each semi-public and public coin and public access line. No such surcharge shall be imposed upon more than 25 business telephone exchange lines, including PBX trunks and Centrex lines, or more than 25 commercial mobile radio service exchange lines per customer billing account. In the case of local exchange telephone companies, the surcharge shall be contained within tariffs or rate schedules filed with the public utilities commission and shall be billed on a monthly basis by each local exchange telephone company. In the case of an entity which provides commercial mobile radio service the surcharge shall be billed to each customer on a monthly basis and shall not be subject to any state or local tax; the surcharge shall be collected by the commercial mobile radio service provider, and may be identified on the customer's bill. Each local exchange telephone company or entity which provides commercial mobile radio service shall remit the surcharge amounts on a monthly basis to the enhanced 911 services bureau, which shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit in the enhanced 911 system fund. The state treasurer shall pay expenses incurred in the administration of the enhanced 911 system and the statewide emergency notification system from such fund. Such fund shall not lapse. If the expenditure of additional funds over budget estimates is necessary for the proper functioning of the enhanced 911 system or the statewide emergency notification system, the department of safety may request, with prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court, the transfer of funds from the enhanced 911 system fund to the department of safety for such purposes. The moneys in the account shall not be used for any purpose other than the development and operation of enhanced 911 services and the statewide emergency notification system, in accordance with the terms of this chapter. Surcharge amounts shall be reviewed after the budget has been approved or modified, and if appropriate, new tariffs or rate schedules shall be filed with the public utilities commission reflecting the surcharge amount.
II. Imposition of
the enhanced 911 services surcharge shall [begin not later than 4 months
from the approval of the budget, in order to] provide adequate funding for
the development of the enhanced 911 database, the statewide emergency
notification system database, and other operations [necessary to the
development] of the enhanced 911 system and the statewide emergency
notification system.
3 Limitation of Liability. Amend RSA 508:12-a, III to read as follows:
III.(a) No person or corporation shall be liable in any suit for civil damages who, in good faith and without willful or wanton negligence receives, develops, collects, provides, or processes information for the enhanced 911 database or the statewide emergency notification system (ENS) database, relays or transfers enhanced 911 services, transmits ENS messages and notifications to the public, or provides emergency telephone and radio communications for ambulance, police and fire departments.
(b) No person or corporation shall be liable in
any suit for civil damages who, in good faith and without willful or wanton
negligence receives, develops, collects, provides, or processes information
within any entity storing 911 records used in the provision of enhanced 911
services or for emergency notification system purposes.
4 Membership; Enhanced 911 Commission. Amend RSA 106-H:3, I(a) to read as follows:
I.(a) There is
hereby established an enhanced 911 commission consisting of [16] 17
members, including the director of the division of fire standards and training
and emergency medical services or designee, the chairman of the public
utilities commission or designee, a representative of the department of safety,
a public member, a police officer experienced in responding to emergency calls,
a representative of the disabled community, and one active member recommended
by each of the following organizations, nominated by the governor with the
approval of the council:
(1) [Verizon]
Fairpoint.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
[(8)] (9) The commissioner of the department of
administrative services.
[(9)] (10) A representative of the mobile
telecommunications carriers industry.
[(10)] (11) A representative of the Professional
Firefighters of New Hampshire.
5 Funding of Statewide Emergency Notification System Implementation. Funding for implementation of the statewide emergency notification system required by this act, including funds for software and hardware but excluding phones, shall be limited to $600,000.
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 30 days after its passage.
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system. The bill limits funding for implementation of the system to $600,000. This bill limits liability with regard to receiving, processing, and storing information for the statewide emergency notification system.
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
April 22, 2010
2010-1544s
05/04
Amendment to HB 1171
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2011.
Public and Municipal Affairs
April 22, 2010
2010-1551s
06/09
Amendment to HB 1174
Amend RSA 49-C:20 as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
49-C:20 Appointive Officers. The charter shall provide for the appointment of a city clerk, a treasurer, one or more assessors, a fire chief, a police chief, a health officer, a city solicitor, a general assistance administrator, and such other officers as may be necessary to administer all departments which the elected body and the charter shall establish. Assessors shall, prior to appointment, have demonstrated knowledge of property appraisal or assessment and of the laws governing the assessment and collection of property taxes. The powers and duties of appointed officers and heads of departments shall be those prescribed by state law, by the charter or by ordinance. Unless otherwise provided in the charter or by law, the term of office of any appointed officer shall begin upon his or her appointment and qualification for office and shall end upon the appointment and qualification of his or her successor.
Senate Judiciary
April 22, 2010
2010-1540s
05/10
Amendment to HB 1177
Amend paragraph I of section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. The members of the committee shall be 5 members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
Amend section 5 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
5 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
April 20, 2010
2010-1502s
10/05
Amendment to HB 1201
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT including loaded muzzleloaders in the prohibition of hunting from a vehicle, and establishing a committee to review all firearms laws in the criminal code and fish and game laws.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 1 with the following:
2 Committee Established. There is established a committee to review all firearms laws in the criminal code and the fish and game laws.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Four members of the house of representatives, 2 of whom shall be from the criminal justice and public safety committee and 2 of whom shall be from the fish and game and marine resources committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
III. The committee shall review the firearms laws in the criminal code and the fish and game laws and identify conflicting statutes. The committee shall propose legislation it deems necessary to correct any such conflicting statutes.
IV. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
V. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2010.
3 Effective Date.
I. Section 1 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill adds loaded muzzleloaders to the provisions prohibiting hunting from a motor vehicle, OHRV, snowmobile, boat, or aircraft. This bill also establishes a committee to review all firearms laws in the criminal code and fish and game laws.
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
April 22, 2010
2010-1560s
09/03
Amendment to HB 1208
Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 402:41, I(f) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(f) Raffles or drawings, conducted in connection with the marketing or promotion of insurance products, if:
Election Law and Veterans’ Affairs
April 20, 2010
2010-1490s
09/05
Amendment to HB 1387
Amend paragraph II of section 2 of the bill by inserting after subparagraph (f) the following new subparagraphs:
(g) The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(h) Any other individual or organization the committee deems necessary or appropriate.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
April 21, 2010
2010-1530s
10/04
Amendment to HB 1429
Amend paragraph I of section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Four members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
Amend the bill by replacing section 4 with the following:
4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
Energy, Environment and Economic Development
April 22, 2010
2010-1558s
08/09
Amendment to HB 1534
Amend RSA 125-C:11, III-c as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
III-c. The commissioner may adopt rules providing
for a permit-by-notification with respect to a source category, provided that
the commissioner finds that there is more than one device or non-Title V source
in the source category, and that the devices or non-Title V sources in that
category are all subject to the same regulatory requirements.
Amend the bill by replacing section 13 with the following:
13 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Senate Judiciary
April 22, 2010
2010-1539s
05/10
Amendment to HB 1686
Amend RSA 169-B:2, IV-b as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
IV-b. “Court
approved diversion program” means a program that has been approved by the
administrative judge of the judicial branch family division and has been
approved to accept court referrals. An
approved diversion program is a community based alternative to the formal court
process that integrates restorative justice practices, promotes positive youth
development, and reduces juvenile crime and recidivism.
Amend RSA 169-B:10, II and II-a as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing them with the following:
II. At any time before or at arraignment pursuant to this chapter, a minor and the minor’s family may be referred to a court-approved diversion program or other intervention program or community resource. Referral may be made by the arresting or prosecuting agency or juvenile probation and parole officer, prior to filing a petition with the court or after the filing of a petition by such agency with the court’s approval, or by the court on its own, or any party’s motion. When the arresting or prosecuting agency, or juvenile probation and parole officer suspects that a minor has a disability, an administrator at the responsible school district shall be notified. If appropriate, the school district shall refer the minor for evaluation to determine if the child is in need of special education and related services.
II-a.
The administrative judge of the [district court] judicial
branch family division shall have the authority to approve diversion referral
procedures for use in all juvenile matters throughout the state.
Amend RSA169-B:10,VI as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
VI. No person who performs public service as part of his or her participation in a court approved diversion program under this chapter shall receive any benefits that such employer gives to its employees, including, but not limited to, workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits and no such employer shall be liable for any damages sustained by a person while performing such public service or any damages caused by that person unless the employer is found to be negligent.
Amend RSA 169-D:9, I as inserted by section 5 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. At any time
before or during a proceeding brought pursuant to this chapter, a child and the
child’s family may be referred to a court approved diversion program, as
defined in RSA 169-B:2, IV-b, or other intervention program or
community resource. Referral may be made
by a law enforcement agency or juvenile probation and parole officer prior to
or after filing a petition with the court, upon the court’s own motion, or at
the request of any party with the approval of the court. When the arresting or prosecuting agency, or
juvenile probation and parole officer suspects that a child has a disability,
an administrator at the responsible school district shall be notified. If appropriate, the school district shall
refer the child for evaluation to determine if the child is in need of special
education and related services. The
administrative judge of the [district court] judicial branch family division shall
have authority to approve diversion procedures for use by the courts in all
juvenile matters throughout the state.
Amend the bill by replacing section 8 with the following:
8 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2011.
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Requires the administrative judge of the judicial branch family division to approve juvenile diversion programs.
II. Clarifies employee benefits and liability issues for persons engaged in public service under RSA 169-B, the juvenile delinquency statute.
HEARINGS
MONDAY, april 26, 2010
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Rooms 206-208, LOB
Sen. Cilley (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Downing, Sen. Carson
1:00 p.m. HB 1326, relative to the use of long-term antibiotics for the treatment of Lyme disease.
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
EDUCATION, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Kelly (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
10:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Lasky (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Merrill, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Carson
9:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
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 1235, relative to regulation of dentistry by the board of dental examiners.
2:15 p.m. HB 1267-L, relative to applications for hawkers and peddlers licenses.
2:30 p.m. HB 1301, relative to the regulation of fuel gas fitters.
2:45 p.m. HB 1359, relative to the enforcement of humane slaughter laws.
3:00 p.m. HB 1376, relative to the regulation of pharmacies and pharmacists.
3:15 p.m. HB 1404, relative to the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons.
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 1493, (New Title) establishing a committee to study comprehensive mental health and substance use disorders parity.
8:45 a.m. HB 1553, establishing a maternal
mortality review panel to conduct comprehensive, multidisciplinary reviews of
maternal deaths in
9:00 a.m. HB 1623, requiring certain patient identification for a pharmacist to dispense a schedule II or III controlled drug.
9:15 a.m. HB 1692, establishing a commission on primary care workforce issues.
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 50, (New Title) relative to proceedings of medical injury claims screening panels.
2:30 p.m. HB 1257, changing requirements for extensions of time for hearings by pretrial screening panels for medical injury claims.
2:45 p.m. HB 191, relative to liability of a landowner giving permission to ride bicycles on his or her property.
3:00 p.m. HB 219, relative to hearings for incapacitated persons admitted to state institutions by their guardians.
3:15 p.m. HB 325, (New Title) establishing standards for adequate service of process and establishing a commission to study service of process by laypersons.
3:30 p.m. HB 1127, relative to service of process on commercial tenants.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW
wednesday, april 28, 2010
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
1:00 P.M. or
Immediately Following Session on the Following Bills
1:00 p.m. HB 1167, establishing a committee to study parole boards and parole board procedures.
1:15 p.m. HB 1372, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the provisions of RSA 570-A, the wiretapping and eavesdropping statute, and to study permitting a person to record a law enforcement officer in the course of such officer’s official duties.
1:30 p.m. HB 1373, establishing a committee to study the effects of current state and federal laws on illegal drugs and the possession and use of such drugs.
1:45 p.m. HB 1474, (New Title) establishing a
legislative committee to review the
2:00 p.m. HB 1533, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the statute governing annulment of criminal records.
2:15 p.m. HCR 22, (New Title) urging Congress to develop and pass a comprehensive immigration reform program.
2:30 p.m. HJR 20, urging Congress to maintain the crime victims fund established in the Victims of Crimes Act and to continue to fully fund federal contributions to state and local victim services organizations.
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
Rescheduled HB 1393, (New Title) relative to the
treatment of
(HB 1393 has been rescheduled for May 4th)
12:30 p.m. HB 1417, allowing companion dogs in certain areas of restaurants.
(Note time change for HB 1417)
12:45 p.m. HB 1459, relative to the board of trust company incorporation.
(Note time change for HB 1459)
1:00 p.m. HB 1254, relative to insurance coverage in tort cases.
(Note time change for HB1254)
1:15 p.m. HB 1252, relative to the duration of medical payments coverage under motor vehicle liability policies.
(Note time change for HB1252)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Bradley
8:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
8:30 a.m. HB 1358, relative to the amendment of property tax inventories and tax lists by selectmen or assessors.
8:40 a.m. HB 1554, allowing municipalities to establish energy efficiency and clean energy districts.
9:10 a.m. HB 1486, (New Title) prohibiting the mandating of fire sprinkler systems in certain dwellings and establishing a committee to study municipal residential fire sprinkler requirements.
9:40 a.m. HB 1461, relative to the municipal regulation of the sale of martial arts weapons.
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 1143, (New Title) relative to driver restrictions on persons 16 to 18 years of age.
10:45 a.m. HB 1192, relative to obstructions on motor vehicle windows.
10:55 a.m. HB 1481, relative to the use of turnpike tolls.
11:15 a.m. HB 1262, relative to disabled parking signs.
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 1393, (New Title) relative to the
treatment of
8:45 a.m. HB 1340, relative to condominium liens for assessments.
(Note time change for HB 1340)
9:00 a.m. HB 1366, making certain technical corrections in the insurance laws.
(Note time change for HB 1366)
9:15 a.m. HB 1370, requiring independent medical examination practitioners to file a report with the insurance department.
(Note time change for HB 1370)
9:30 a.m. HB 1371, allowing recording of an examination by health care providers performing independent medical examinations.
(Note time change for HB 1371)
9:45 a.m. HB 1470, establishing a committee to study laws relating to condominium and homeowners' associations.
(Note time change for HB 1470)
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 1170, relative to licensure of home health care providers.
2:15 p.m. HB 1487, relative to the definition of certified wetland scientists.
2:30 p.m. HB 1512, (New Title) establishing a deferred retirement option in the judicial retirement plan.
2:45 p.m. HB 1206, adopting apple cider as the
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 1133, relative to the duration of involuntary emergency admissions.
2:15 p.m. HB 1134, (New Title) authorizing federal law enforcement officials to take emergency law enforcement action to temporarily detain persons when assisting local law enforcement officials or upon witnessing a crime.
2:30 p.m. HB 1185, relative to retired judges over 70 years of age.
2:45 p.m. HB 1215, relative to gender neutral references in certain public assistance statutes.
3:00 p.m. HB 1223, relative to notice in class action cases under the consumer protection act.
3:15 p.m. HB 1259, relative to subrogation claims and liens in civil actions.
3:30 p.m. HB 1306, relative to approval of recommendations of marital masters and judicial referees.
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
1:00 p.m. or Immediately Following Session on
the Following Bills
1:00 p.m. HB 1318, (New Title) relative to victim services while the court is considering post-conviction DNA testing.
1:15 p.m. HB 1398, allowing a surviving spouse to have access to the deceased spouse's medical records when there is no estate administration.
1:30 p.m. HB 1436, requiring a report to the general court on New Hampshire's participation in the National Violent Death Reporting System.
1:45 p.m. HB 1543, relative to the annual rate of interest on judgments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2010
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
8:30 a.m. HB 1395, relative to workforce housing.
8:40 a.m. HB 379, exempting certain meetings concerning collective bargaining from the right-to-know law.
8:50 a.m. HB 53, relative to the definition of "public body" under the right-to-know law.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Room 201, 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 26, 2010
JOINT COMMITTEE ON
HOUSE ADDRESS:
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.
9:00 a.m. Rooms 205-207, LOB Public Hearing
Sponsor presentation to be followed
by public testimony.
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 301, 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 204, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010
3:30 p.m. Room 201, LOB Special Meeting
Thursday, April 29, 2010
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
1:00 p.m. Representatives' Hall Educational Forum
State House
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
2:00 p.m. Office of Energy & Planning Public Sector Working Group
4 Chenell Drive Subcommittee 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 ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER
WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1,
Laws of 2003)
10:00 a.m. Room 305, 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. Room 212, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN CORRECTIONAL
FACILITIES AND THE ISSUE OF ACCESS TO INMATES BY MEDICAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH
CARE, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROVIDERS (HB 214, Chapter 153:1, Laws of 2009)
1:00 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)
1:15 p.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Non-public session of Complaint Review Committee
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND ACQUIRED BRAIN DISORDER
WAITLIST AND SERVICES FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-c)
9:30 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
1:00 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO
10:30 a.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
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE (RSA 17-I:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
9:00 a.m. Public Utilities
Commission Regular
Meeting
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business
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
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE DEATH PENALTY IN
10:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, 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
1:30 p.m. Room
205, LOB 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
NH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2)
10:00 a.m. NH Higher Education Quarterly Meeting
Assistance Foundation
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH 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
friday, june 4, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2010
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
friday, june 18, 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
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Non-Public Session of the Complaint
Review Committee
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
friday, june 25, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued 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 150, (New Title) relative to low-speed utility vehicles and relative to registration fees for certain special number plates for veterans.
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
SB 326, relative to certain extensions for temporary plates.
SB 394-FN, relative to dealing in counterfeit goods.
SB 411, relative to permitting of large groundwater withdrawals.
SB 424, relative to the consumer advocate's access to confidential information provided to the public utilities commission.
SB 433, relative to underground facility damage prevention and establishing the position of director of safety and security of the public utilities commission.
SB 440, (New Title) relative to executive branch ethics and establishing a committee to study the impact of implementing a 10-hour per day, 4-day week for state employees.
SB 448, relative to alternate members of land use boards.
SB 463-FN, relative to regulation of mental health practitioners by the board of mental health practice.
SB 484, (New Title) allowing the
SB 486-FN-L, relative to the school building aid program.
SB 494, relative to legislative study committees.
SB 500-FN, implementing changes in the probation, parole, and sentencing of certain offenders in an effort to increase public safety, strengthen community supervision, and reduce recidivism.
SB 507, relative to the Masonic Home.
SB 510, establishing a commission to evaluate the parity between oral and intravenous chemotherapy.
SCR 1, urging Congress to fund the
construction of a full-service veterans' hospital in
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ENROLLED BILL
AMENDMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR 2010 BILLS:
SENATE BILLS:
460
HOUSE BILLS:
615, 1139, 1193, 1548-FN, 1634-FN, 1649-FN
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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, 313, 344, 359, 361, 365, 383, 392, 393, 397, 402, 425, 450, 452, 456,
463, 470, 471, 474, 483, 485, 486, 489, 495, 497, 500, 501, 502, 505, 511, 513,
517, 519, 520.
HOUSE BILLS: 213,
232, 507, 558, 561, 564, 569, 626, 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
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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WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010
Osteoporosis Education and Prevention - The Annual Education and Prevention Snack Celebration will be held on May 5th, 2010, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bone density of the foot will be available. Everyone is welcome. Come join the fun in Room 100 of the State House.
Senator Sheila Roberge
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010
Please join The Vesta Roy Excellence in Public Service
series as they present An Evening with Mark Steyn on Wednesday, May 5th,
2010 at The C.R. Sparks Event Center in
Senator Sharon M. Carson
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MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010
It is time for another Legislative Orientation Day sponsored
by Gun Owners of New Hampshire. This year, it will be held the day after
Mother’s Day, on May 10, 2010. It will start at 10:00 a.m. and end at 3:00
p.m., at Sunset Mountain Fish and Game Club in
From North or South, take Route 93 to Exit 18. Take a left at the end of the exit. The Club will be on the left, after the gas station and store.
Senator Robert J. Letourneau
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TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2010
Register! On Tuesday, May 11th, The Governor’s
Conference on Volunteerism will be held at the NH Technical Institute in
Senator David R. Boutin
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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
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 - MAY
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 - May. 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 |
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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 |
10:30 |
Lebanon High
School ESL students |
14/HS |
|
April 29 |
1:30 |
Brain Injury
Assoc. of NH Leadership
Group |
30 |
|
April 30 |
10:00 |
|
45/4 |
|
April 30 |
11:15 |
|
11/4 |
|
April 30 |
11:30 |
|
22/MS |
|
May 3 |
10:00 |
|
25/4 |
|
May 3 |
10:00 |
|
17/4 |
|
May 4 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
54/4 |
|
May 5 |
9:30 |
|
40/4 |
|
May 5 |
10:00 |
|
44/4 |
|
May 5 |
11:00 |
Ed |
28/4 |
|
May 6 |
9:00 |
|
30/4+6 |
|
May 6 |
10:00/11:30 SH/Manse |
|
80/4 |
|
May 6 |
11:00 |
|
13/4 |
|
May 7 |
9:00 |
|
33/4 |
|
May 7 |
10:00 |
|
20/3&4 |