January 7, 2010
No. 2
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, JANUARY 13, 2010, AT 10:00 A.M.
REPORTS
EDUCATION
HB 143, relative to procedures for requesting a change of school for a child.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.
Senator Bragdon for the committee.
HB 154, relative to truancy.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
HB 509, requiring parental consent for psychological evaluations by school districts.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-1.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 56, relative to financial responsibility for large groundwater withdrawals.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 73-FN, requiring state departments to reduce energy consumption and to make an annual report on their energy consumption reduction efforts.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 166-FN, relative
to mineral extraction, mining, and reclamation in
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Bradley for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
SB 150, relative to the definition of "neighborhood electric vehicle."
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Gilmour for the committee.
SB 154, naming a
certain portion of route 18 in the town of
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
HB 450, relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Energy, Environment and Economic Development
December 18, 2009
2010-0033s
06/09
Amendment to SB 56
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT expanding the duties of the commission to study issues relative to groundwater withdrawals.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Commission to Study Issues Relative to Groundwater Withdrawals; Duties Expanded. Amend 2003, 305:3 as amended by 2008, 176:1 to read as follows:
305:3 Duties.
I.
The commission shall:
(a) Study ways to bring a balanced
approach to water use among residential, public water supply, industrial,
commercial, agricultural, energy, recreational, and other water users, and to
improve the current process by which new water users may reasonably and
efficiently use state water resources, including consideration of potential
regional impacts and local water management issues, in order to best protect
and preserve an adequate supply of water for the state with particular
attention to groundwater. This study
shall include consideration of issues such as potential impacts on The commission shall also ]
(b) Study
criteria, including public benefit, for the granting of large water withdrawals
other than those of RSA 485-C and RSA 485-A.
Consideration of this issue shall include appropriate roles for
municipalities in the permitting and regulation of large groundwater
withdrawals and include input from municipalities and other appropriate
entities. [The committee shall]
(c) Study the amount of financial responsibility
the person seeking approval for a large commercial groundwater withdrawal would
be required to demonstrate, including bonding and insurance. In determining such amount, the commission
shall consider potential damage to the environment and nearby wells, including
but not limited to, unreasonable reductions in well capacity or contaminant
migration from off-site contamination sources which impact water quality.
(d) Design an appropriate statewide monitoring plan to ensure long term sustainability of groundwater resources and participation in the development and distribution of public educational materials on the municipal role in large groundwater permitting, including local and state regulations.
II. The commission may address other issues related to water.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2010-0033s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill expands the duties of the commission to study the financial responsibility to be demonstrated by a person seeking approval for a large groundwater withdrawal.
Energy, Environment and Economic Development
January 7, 2010
2010-0095s
09/10
Amendment to SB 73-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT requiring the state government to reduce energy consumption in state buildings, to develop an energy conservation plan, and to make an annual report on the state’s energy consumption.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Findings.
I. The New
Hampshire Climate Action Plan issued in March 2009 emphasized that future
economic growth in
II. Energy costs are and will continue to be a significant portion of the state budget as the state government operations are the largest electricity consumer and energy unit costs are expected to continue to increase.
III. For these reasons, the general court supports establishing goals for reducing energy consumption in state buildings.
2 New Paragraph; Department of Administrative Services; Duties of Commissioner. Amend RSA 21-I:13 by inserting after paragraph XVII the following new paragraph:
XVIII. Compile the energy conservation recommendations and report on energy consumption reduction by state departments required by RSA 21-I:14-c and, with the assistance of the department of environmental services and the office of energy and planning, submit an energy conservation plan to work towards achieving the goal stated therein. The report and energy conservation plan shall be filed with the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board established under RSA 125-0:5-a, the governor, the senate president, the speaker of the house of representatives, the chairman of the senate energy, environment and economic development committee and the chairman of the house science, technology and energy committee.
3 New Section; Energy Consumption Reduction Goal; Data and Reports. Amend RSA 21-I by inserting after section 14-b the following new section:
21-I:14-c Energy Consumption Reduction Goal; Data and Reports.
I. Each state department shall coordinate activities related to the requirements under this section as directed by the department of administrative services and develop recommendations using cost-effective measures to help the state achieve a significant reduction in energy consumption in state buildings on a square foot basis, in particular a 25 percent reduction of fossil fuel energy by 2025, with 2005 as the reference year for buildings.
II. Each state department that manages or operates state-owned buildings shall on a quarterly basis make data available to the commissioner of administrative services which details the energy consumption of all such buildings and provide on an annual basis on or before September 1 a summary report that details the cost-effective measures each state department is utilizing to comply with the energy consumption reduction goals established in paragraph I and its progress and barriers in meeting these goals.
III. The commissioner of administrative services shall submit an annual report on or before December 1 compiling the energy consumption reduction data and energy conservation recommendations of the departments and identifying progress toward meeting the goals established in paragraph I and shall submit an energy conservation plan towards achieving the goals established in paragraph I. The commissioner of administrative services shall prepare these reports with the assistance of the department of environmental services, the office of energy and planning, and other state agencies as deemed necessary by the commissioner. The annual report and energy conservation plan shall be submitted to the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board established under RSA 125-0:5-a, the governor, the senate president, the speaker of the house of representatives, the chairman of the senate energy, environment and economic development committee and the chairman of the house science, technology and energy committee.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2010-0095s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the state government to significantly reduce energy consumption in state buildings on a square foot basis with a goal of reducing fossil fuel energy consumption by 25 percent by 2025. Each department is required to submit data and recommendations with the commissioner of administrative services on its compliance with this reduction goal. The commissioner of administrative services shall annually submit a report on the state’s energy consumption reduction efforts and, with the assistance of the department of environmental services and the office of energy and planning, shall develop an energy conservation plan to work towards this energy reduction goal, both of which will be submitted to the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board, the governor and the legislature.
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
January 7, 2010
2010-0096s
06/09
Amendment to SB 150
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to low-speed utility vehicles and relative to registration fees for certain special number plates for veterans.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Words and Phrases Defined; Tractor. Amend RSA 259:108 to read as follows:
259:108 Tractor. “Tractor” shall mean:
I. Any self-propelled vehicle designed or used as a traveling power plant or for drawing other vehicles, but having no provision for carrying a load, but shall not include off-highway recreational vehicles not designed and equipped for highway use.
II. Any low-speed utility vehicle. “Low-speed utility vehicle” shall mean any
vehicle with 4 wheels, an internal combustion or electric motor, or both, a
load capacity of 1,500 lbs. or less, and high-pressure tires, that is capable
of carrying not more than 2 passengers plus the load, capable of speeds 30 miles
per hour or less on level ground, and is used for agricultural or light
industrial use.
2 New Subdivision; Low-Speed Utility Vehicles. Amend RSA 266 by inserting after section 114 the following new subdivision:
Low-Speed Utility Vehicles
266:115 Equipment Required for Low-Speed Utility Vehicles. A low-speed utility vehicle as defined in RSA 259:108, II shall be equipped in accordance with 49 C.R.F. section 571.500. This equipment shall include headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, tail lamps, reflex reflectors, a parking brake, a rearview exterior mirror, a windshield, windshield wiper, brakes, seat belts, a vehicle identification number, and such other equipment as is required by federal regulations. Such vehicle may also use a flashing amber warning light when operating on a way.
3 New Subdivision; Special Rules for Low-Speed Utility Vehicles. Amend RSA 265 by inserting after section 159 the following new subdivision:
Special Rules for Low-Speed Utility Vehicles
265:160 Low-Speed Utility Vehicles. No person shall operate a low-speed utility vehicle, as defined in RSA 259:108, II, except on a way where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. No person shall operate such vehicle more than 25 miles from the registrant’s residence or place of business.
4 Special Number Plates for Certain Veterans. RSA 261:86, II is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
II. Plates furnished pursuant to subparagraphs I(a) - (c) shall be issued without charge. Plates furnished pursuant to subparagraphs I(d) and (e) shall be issued without the $4 per plate fees under RSA 261:75 but shall require payment of the regular registration fee. Notwithstanding RSA 265:73 or any other law, any person who is issued a plate pursuant to subparagraphs I(c)-(e) shall not be entitled to free parking privileges for disabled veterans, except that a person who qualifies for special plates pursuant to subparagraph I(d) may be issued an additional special plate for a motorcycle. Any veterans excused from registration fees under subparagraphs I(a) - (c) between August 7, 2009 and the effective date of this paragraph shall be entitled to a refund of the fees paid.
5 Effective Date.
I. Sections 1-3 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
2010-0096s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Requires certain special equipment for low-speed utility vehicles.
II. Clarifies the fees required for special number plates for certain veterans.
Energy, Environment and Economic Development
January 5, 2010
2010-0078s
08/09
Amendment to SB 166-FN
Amend RSA 12-E:1, VIII(b)-(c) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(b) Mining activities in existence before August 24, 1979.
(c) Mining or quarrying activities for the production of construction aggregate.
(d) Collectors and hobbyists who hand collect mineral and rock specimens for recreational purposes.
Amend RSA 12-E:1, XIII-XIV as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
XIII. “Pre-application meeting” means the meeting requested in writing by a potential permit applicant prior to submission of its permit application and to be scheduled by the commissioner, where the applicant, representatives of the department of resources and economic development, representatives from the department of environmental services, including the state geologist, and the chair of the local planning board for the community in which the mine is to be located, or his or her designee, will meet to review the proposed application, and, if any party so requests, conduct a site visit. The pre-application meeting and any documents submitted or exchanged for the purposes of the pre-application meeting are not public, or subject to public disclosure, pursuant to RSA 91-A.
XIV. “Prospecting” means exploration for ores, rocks, minerals performed by a company or professional agent in the business of mineral deposit exploration and development, using or mechanized equipment such as a core drill, which will result in disturbance of land and which would result in the disturbance of land greater than 100,000 square feet, and greater than 10 feet in depth from the immediate land surface.
Amend RSA 12-E:1 as inserted by section 1 of the bill by inserting after paragraph XX the following new paragraph:
XXI. “Core drilling” means the use of a motorized drill to extract solid, continuous rock samples from the earth for the purpose of exploration and characterization of ores, rocks, and minerals.
Amend RSA 12-E:2, VI as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
VI. Prepare an annual report. Such report shall include the number and geographic distribution of permit applications accepted and rejected, the acreage of the affected sites and permit sites, the names of the operators, corporate officers, and corporations making such applications and such other information as will enable the actions of the commissioner to be evaluated. The report shall be prepared in consultation with the state geologist and submitted to the governor and council.
Amend RSA 12-E:3, I as inserted by section 4 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. Prior to
prospecting for minerals on any lands within the state a
person shall obtain a prospecting permit from the commissioner upon payment of
a fee pursuant to RSA 12-E:8. The
commissioner may attach conditions upon issuance of the permit to minimize the
environmental damage of such activities.
Such prospecting permit shall be valid for a term of one year subject to
renewal upon request to the commissioner.
The prospecting permit shall not be effective until all required
permits are obtained from the department of environmental services.
Amend RSA 12-E:4 as inserted by section 5 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
12-E:4 Mining Permit Required. No person shall conduct mining on any lands in
the state unless he holds a valid permit issued by the commissioner or is
exempted pursuant to RSA 12-E:1, [VI] VIII.
Amend the bill by replacing section 7 with the following:
7 Mining and Reclamation; Mining Permit Required. Amend RSA 12-E:4, II to read as follows:
II. Such mining
permit shall include a mining plan, a blasting plan if such activities are
anticipated, and a reclamation plan.
Such permit shall be valid for a term of 3 years and, upon submission of
a renewal permit application by the operator, shall be renewed 60 days prior to
its expiration; provided, however, the commissioner determines that the
operator has complied with the permit. The
issuance of a mining permit shall not affect any obligation of the applicant to
obtain local approvals required under all applicable lawful ordinance not
inconsistent with this chapter. [The commissioner shall have the authority
to modify a permit or renewal as he deems necessary consistent with regulations
promulgated under this chapter. Renewal
permits shall not be subject to public hearings under the provisions of
RSA 12-E:5. There is no limit to
the number of renewals that may be issued for each operation provided the
commissioner determines the operator has continued to comply with the original
permit.]
II-a. Where an amended permit or permit renewal
seeks to change the use, size, volume, or intent from the original permit, such
amended permit or renewal shall be required to obtain local approvals required
under all applicable, lawful local ordinances.
Amend RSA 12-E:4, IV(h) as inserted by section 8 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(h) A description of the following:
(1) Projected impacts of mining activities on the surface water and groundwater hydrology of the permitted site, and downgradient and downstream properties and receptors;
(2) Best management practices associated with mining activities, including, but not limited to construction and blasting activities that will be implemented to protect the quality of water resources and the surface and groundwater hydrology of the permitted site; and
(3) On-going water quality sampling and reporting programs to verify that water resources are not being impacted by mining activities.
Amend the bill by replacing section 11 with the following:
11 Public Hearing; Mining and Reclamation. RSA 12-E:5 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
12-E:5 Public Hearing; Notice.
I. Upon filing of a permit application or an application for an amended permit, the commissioner shall hold a public hearing. Notice of the public hearing shall be given as follows:
(a) Every abutter and holder of conservation, preservation, or agricultural preservation restrictions shall be notified of the hearing by certified mail stating the time and place of the hearing, and such notice shall be given not less than 5 days before the date fixed for the hearing. The commissioner shall hear all abutters and holders of conservation, preservation, or agricultural preservation restrictions desiring to submit testimony and all nonabutters who can demonstrate that they are affected directly by the proposal under consideration. The commissioner may hear such other persons as it deems appropriate.
(b) A public notice of the hearing shall be placed in a newspaper of general circulation in the area not less than 5 days before the date fixed for the hearing of the appeal.
II. The public hearing shall be held within 30 days of the receipt of the permit application or application for an amended permit.
III. Any party may appear in person or by the party’s agent or attorney at the hearing of an appeal.
IV. The cost of notice, whether mailed, posted, or published, shall be paid in advance by the applicant operator. Failure to pay such costs shall constitute valid grounds for the commissioner to terminate further consideration and to deny the application without public hearing.
2010-0078s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Adds definitions to the chapter on mining and reclamation.
II. Expands the duties of the commissioners of the departments of resources and economic development and environmental services.
III. Sets out what should be a mining permit application.
This bill was requested by the department of environmental services.
Senate Education
January 6, 2010
2010-0083s
04/05
Amendment to HB 154
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 School Boards; Appointment of Truant Officers. Amend RSA 189:34 to read as follows:
189:34 Appointment.
I. School boards shall appoint truant officers for their districts.
II.
School board policies on truancy shall include but not be limited to:
(a) A definition of “excused absence” and a
process for considering exceptions to absences not otherwise excused.
(b) A process for intervention designed to
address individual cases of truancy as quickly as possible and to reduce the
number of habitual truants in the school district. The board shall provide for the participation
of parents in the development of the policy. The policy shall include early
parental involvement in the intervention process. The policy shall also designate an employee
in each school as the person responsible for truancy issues.
2 School Boards; Truancy Defined. Amend RSA 189:35-a to read as follows:
189:35-a Truancy Defined.
I. For the
purposes of this subdivision, “truancy” means an unexcused absence from school
or class and “unexcused absence” is an absence [without parental or
administrative permission] which has not been excused in accordance
with RSA 189:34, II(a).
II. [Twenty]
Ten
half days of unexcused absence during a school year shall constitute habitual
truancy.
III. A school district shall define the term “half day of absence.’‘
IV.
Nothing in this section shall affect or limit a school district’s power
to adopt bylaws concerning truancy pursuant to RSA 193:16.
V. Nothing in this section shall affect or limit
the duties of a parent pursuant to RSA 193:1.
3 School Boards; Duties. Amend RSA 189:36 to read as follows:
189:36 Duties.
I. Truant officers shall, when directed
by the school board, enforce the laws and regulations relating to truants and
children between the ages of [8] 6 and 18 years not attending school
or who are not participating in an alternative learning plan under RSA 193:1,
I(h); and the laws relating to the attendance at school of children between the
ages of [8] 6 and 18 years; and shall have authority without a warrant to
take and place in school any children found employed contrary to the laws
relating to the employment of children, or violating the laws relating to the
compulsory attendance at school of children under the age of 18 years, and the
laws relating to child labor. No home
school pupil nor any person between the ages of 6 and 18 who meets any of the
requirements of RSA 193:1, I(c)-(h) shall be deemed a truant.
II. A
truant officer or school official shall not file a petition alleging that the
child is in need of services pursuant to RSA 169-D:2, II(a) until all steps in
the school district’s intervention process under RSA 189:34, II have been
followed.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2009 BILLS RE-REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SB 61, relative to consumer credit report of satisfied debts.
SB 94, relative to the creation of express trusts for payment of claims for materials and services rendered in building projects.
SB 141-FN, relative to a life settlements model act.
SB 194, relative to the negotiation of payroll checks.
HB 216-FN, relative to fees for legal services rendered to workers' compensation claimants.
HB 602-FN-A, relative to costs associated with cashing payroll checks.
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS
HB 276-FN, relative to challenges of voters.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 72-FN-L, consolidating
cemetery boards of trustees in
HB 360, relative to members of the general court participating in the state group health insurance plan.
HB 514, establishing
a
HB 651-FN, relative to regulation of private investigative agencies and security services.
FINANCE
HB 174-FN, establishing a performance measurement system for state agencies.
HB 587-FN, establishing an information and analysis center within the department of safety.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HB 658-FN, relative to housing assistance for recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
JUDICIARY
SB 120, relative to nonemergency involuntary admissions and permitted condition of conditional discharge from a mental health facility.
HB 230, relative to the burden of proof for a finding of abuse in domestic violence cases.
HB 621, (New Title) relative to establishing procedures for identifying criminal defendants who may have a mental illness.
HB 686, relative to complaint procedures in cases before the commission for human rights.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 128, allowing municipalities to grant a property tax credit for low income persons owning residential property.
HB 446, defining "unnecessary hardship" for purposes of zoning variances.
WAYS AND MEANS
SB 181-FN-A, relative to the liquor commission and alcoholic beverages.
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 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. SENATE EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED
BILLS
SB 61, relative to consumer credit report of satisfied debts.
SB 141-FN, relative to a life settlements model act.
SB 194, relative to the negotiation of payroll checks.
HB 216-FN, relative to fees for legal services rendered to workers' compensation claimants.
HB 602-FN-A, relative to costs associated with cashing payroll checks.
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Lasky (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Merrill, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Carson
8:30 a.m. SCR 1, urging Congress to fund the
construction of a full-service veterans' hospital in
8:45 a.m. SB 379, proclaiming September 5 as Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
9:00 a.m. SENATE EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED BILL
HB 276-FN, relative to challenges of voters.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 100, SH
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley,
Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Bradley
10:15 a.m. SB 300, relative to the system benefits charge.
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. SENATE EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED BILLS
HB 360, relative to members of the general court participating in the state group health insurance plan.
HB 514, establishing
a
HB 651-FN, relative to regulation of private investigative agencies and security services.
SB 72-FN-L, consolidating
cemetery boards of trustees in
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 330, relative to the court accreditation commission and the interbranch criminal and juvenile justice council.
2:15 p.m. SB 329, relative to the bonds of county officers.
2:30 p.m. SB 346-FN-L, relative to sheriffs' fees for service of civil process.
2:45 p.m. SB 356-FN, relative to civil actions in the trial courts.
3:00 p.m. SB 363, requiring the suspension of boating privileges for refusing a blood alcohol test.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010
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. SENATE EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED BILLS
HB 174-FN, establishing a performance measurement system for state agencies.
HB 587-FN, establishing an information and analysis center within the department of safety.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Letourneau (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Carson
10:30 a.m. SB 326, relative to certain extensions for temporary plates.
10:50 a.m. SB 302, relative to notice of driver's license expiration.
11:05 a.m. SB 364, recognizing Canadian boating safety education certificates.
11:20 a.m. SB 376, naming the
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010
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. SENATE EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED
BILL
SB 181-FN-A, relative to the liquor commission and alcoholic beverages.
HEARINGS
10:30 a.m. SB 342-FN, repealing the $5,000 surety bond requirement for meals and rentals operators.
10:45 a.m. SB 350-FN-A, exempting interest on indebtedness paid by dairy farmers from the business enterprise tax.
11:00 a.m. SB 351-FN-A, exempting income derived from the sale of cattle from the business profits tax.
11:15 a.m. SB 360, relative to public availability of business taxpayer information by the department of revenue administration.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION MAY FOLLOW
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2010
RULES AND ENROLLED BILLS, Room 100, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Downing
4:00 p.m. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATION
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 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
Department of Transportation Turnpike System
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009
The
Unique College Investing Plan Annual Report,
September
30, 2009
The
Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan
Annual
Report September 30, 2009
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 206-208, LOB Continued Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Non-Public session of the 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
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 203, LOB Programs Subcommittee Meeting
ESTABLISHING A
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.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
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2010
LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)
1:00 p.m. NH Technical Institute Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
COUNCIL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P:1)
9:30 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS (HB 234, Chapter 77:1, Laws of 2009)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE (RSA 187-A:28-a)
10:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO
11:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Definitions Subcommittee Meeting
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
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
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, JANUARY 12, 2010
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (RSA 282-A:128)
9:00 a.m. NH Employment Security Quarterly Meeting
STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX MASTER PLAN COMMISSION (HB 25, Chapter 145:13, Laws of 2009)
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
3:30 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
HOME EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 193-A:10)
3:30 p.m. Department of Education Regular Meeting
101 Pleasant Street, Room 15
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3)
9:30 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
OBD II TESTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 266:59-b, VII (a)
10:00 a.m. Room 301, 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
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
3:30 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2010
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 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, JANUARY 22, 2010
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. New Hampshire Department Regular Meeting
of Revenue Administration
109 Pleasant Street
COMMISSION TO STUDY
CREATING A VETERANS' LEGAL AID ADVOCACY PROJECT IN
10:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF TRANSMISSION CAPACITY IN THE NORTH COUNTRY (SB 383, Chapter 348:2, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting
Room A
ESTABLISHING A
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
1:30 p.m. New Hampshire Department Rulemaking Hearing
of Revenue Administration
109 Pleasant Street
MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2010
NH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2)
9:00 a.m. NH Higher Education Investment Committee Meeting
Assistance Foundation
10:00 a.m. NH Higher Education Regular Meeting
Assistance Foundation
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
3:30 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 188-E:21)
3:00 p.m. Department of Education Regular Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO STORMWATER (HB 1295, Chapter 71:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE DEATH PENALTY IN
10:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Public Hearing
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO
11:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Definitions Subcommittee Meeting
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010
VOLUNTEER NH BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 19-H:1)
9:00 a.m. Greater
Chapter of the American Red Cross
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Non-Public session of the 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
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
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
3:30 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 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
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
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NOTICES
The Internal Revenue Service has set the standard mileage rate for transportation expenses for 2010 at fifty cents ($0.50) per mile. The federal mileage reimbursement rate for members of the NH Senate decreases from fifty-five cents ($0.55) per mile to fifty cents ($0.50) per mile for all miles incurred on or after January 1, 2010.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE
Required Disclosure Filing
Copies of the "2010 Financial Disclosure Form" have recently been mailed to each member of the Senate. All legislators and legislative officers are required to complete and file the form with the Legislative Ethics Committee. Please return your completed form to Rich Lambert in Room 112 of the State House no later than January 15, 2010.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010
New Hampshire Association of Supervision and Curriculum
Development cordially invites you to a presentation and reception. Please join Commissioner Barry and Board
Members of the New Hampshire Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development to be held Tuesday, January 12th at the Centennial Inn,
Please RSVP to: janiceyost@yahoo.com by January 8, 2010. If you know you will be able to attend, let us know so that we can have the right number of chairs. If you find you can attend at the last minute, we will add seats to accommodate.
Senator Molly M. Kelly
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010
Tuesday, January 12th, from noon to 1:30 p.m., all
legislators are invited to attend a luncheon at
Senator Harold W. Janeway
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010
All legislators and staff are cordially invited to attend a
"Welcome Back Legislators" reception hosted by the Business and
Industry Association,
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010
The New Hampshire Child Advocacy Network (NH CAN), in
coordination with the Legislative Caucus for Young Children and Every Child
Matters, invites all legislators to a lunchtime briefing on the 2010 Priorities
for
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010
All members of the Senate are invited to attend the annual
Legislative and Business Breakfast sponsored by Bi-State Primary Care
Association and
Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Majority Leader
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010
Northeast Delta Dental cordially invites all members of the
New Hampshire Legislature and their staff to its Eleventh Annual Legislative
Reception to be held Wednesday, February 10th from 4:00 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m. at its corporate office,
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
Senator Peter E. Bragdon, Minority Leader
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TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010
The NH Dental Society cordially invites all legislators to a
Reception for Legislators to be
held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, from
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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SENATE SCHEDULE
Monday, January 18, 2010 Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day
(State
Monday, February 15, 2010 Presidents'
Day (State
Monday, February 22, 2010 - SENATE BREAK.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, March 04, 2010 Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all Senate money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to
Senate Rule 26(b).
Thursday, March 25, 2010 CROSSOVER - Last day to ACT on all remaining Senate Bills.
Thursday, April 08, 2010 Deadline for Policy Committees to ACT on all House money bills, except bills exempted pursuant to Senate Rule 26(b).
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Last Day to ACT on all remaining House bills.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Last day to FORM Committees of Conference.
Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. Last day to SIGN Committee of Conference Reports.
Monday, May 31, 2010 Memorial
Day (State
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Last day to ACT on Committee of Conference Reports.
Monday, July 5, 2010 Fourth
of July (State
Monday, September 6, 2010 Labor
Day (State
Thursday, November 11, 2010 Veterans'
Day (State
Thursday, November 25, 2010 Thanksgiving
Day (State
Friday, November 26, 2010 Day
after Thanksgiving (State
Friday, December 24, 2010 Christmas
Day (State
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VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE - JANUARY & FEBRUARY
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 January & February 2009. 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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Jan. 12 |
9:30 |
|
46/4 |
|
Jan. 12 |
1:00 |
KA |
17/4 |
|
Jan. 13 |
11:00 |
|
45/HS |
|
Jan. 19 |
10:30/11:30 |
|
75/4 |
|
Jan 20 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
100/4 |
|
Jan. 21 |
9:45 |
|
21/4 |
|
Jan. 26 |
10:00 |
|
30/4 |
|
Jan. 27 |
9:30 |
|
25/4 |
|
Jan. 29 |
10:30 |
Hanover St.
School – |
55/4 |
|
Feb. 1 |
9:00 |
Deerfield Home
school |
20 |
|
Feb. 3 |
1:00 |
|
25 |
|
Feb. 5 |
10:00/11:30 SC/SH |
|
67/4 |
|
Feb. 9 |
9:00 |
|
45/4 |
|
Feb. 10 |
9:00 |
|
45/4 |
|
Feb. 10 |
10:30 |
|
23/4 |
|
Feb. 11 |
9:00/10:30 SH/Manse |
|
67/4 |
|
Feb. 12 |
9:00 |
|
28/4 |
|
Feb. 12 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
115/4 |
|
Feb. 18 |
10:15/11:30 SH/HM |
New |
66/4 |
|
Feb. 19 |
9:00 |
|
27/4 |