May 13, 2010

No. 20

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEB SITE ADDRESS:

www.gencourt.state.nh.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

REPORTS, AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,

MEETINGS AND NOTICES

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 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. 213

 

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

 

SB 467-FN-A, establishing job creation incentives under the business profits tax and the business enterprise tax. 3/10/10, pending motion OTP, Ways and Means, SJ 9, pg. 147

 

SB 468, relative to tort reform. 3/24/10, pending motion ITL, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, SJ 11, pg. 191

 

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. 212

 

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. 240

 

SB 488, relative to the adoption of local spending caps. 3/24/10, pending motion ITL, Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 11, pg. 241

 

HB 50, (New Title) relative to proceedings of medical injury claims screening panels. 5/5/10, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 17, 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 1201, (New Title) including loaded muzzleloaders in the prohibition of hunting from a vehicle. 4/28/10, pending motion Committee Amendment (1502s), Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, SJ 16, pg. TBA

 

HB 1324, relative to staffing exceptions for geographically isolated small schools. 5/5/10, pending motion ITL, Education, SJ 17, pg. TBA

 

HB 1355-FN, relative to certain Medicaid appropriations. 4/7/10, pending motion Interim Study, Finance, SJ 13, pg. TBA

 

HB 1367-FN, (New Title) relative to political advertising and campaign expenditures and contributions by business organizations and labor unions. 4/28/10, pending motion Committee Amendment (1340s), Election Law and Veterans’ Affairs, SJ 16, pg. TBA

 

HB 1469, relative to the required number of instructional days and instructional hours in a school district's calendar. 5/5/10, pending motion ITL, Education, SJ 17, pg. TBA

 

HB 1484, relative to residency restrictions for sex offenders. 4/28/10, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 16, pg. TBA

 

HB 1491, relative to the child support calculation in cases of shared parenting. 5/12/10, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 18, pg. TBA

 

HB 1543, relative to the annual rate of interest on judgments. 5/12/10, pending motion Committee Amendment (1945s), Judiciary, SJ 18, 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

 

HB 1628, establishing guidelines for neighborhood notification upon release of a sexual offender. 5/12/10, pending motion Interim Study, Judiciary, SJ 18, pg. TBA

 

HCR 22, (New Title) urging Congress to develop and pass a comprehensive immigration reform program. 5/5/10, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 17, pg. TBA

 

HCR 29, requiring the Congress of the United States of America to reaffirm its adherence to the Constitution of the United States regarding international agreements and treaties. 5/5/10, pending motion ITL, Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, SJ 17, pg. TBA

HEARINGS

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010

JOINT SENATE AND HOUSE COMMERCE HEARING, Rooms 210-211, LOB

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

9:00 a.m.          REGARDING THE STATE’S REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES MORTGAGE, INC. AND SIMILAR COMPANIES.

                        (Note room change for Joint Senate and House Commerce Hearing)

TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010

COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB

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

9:00 a.m.          EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

                        TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

EDUCATION, Room 103, LOB

Sen. Kelly (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau

9:30 a.m.          EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

                        TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

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

                        TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB

Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Bradley

10:30 a.m.        EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

                        TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB

Sen. Cilley (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. DeVries, Sen. Downing, Sen. Carson

10:00 a.m.        EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

                        TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

FINANCE, Room 100, SH

Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Odell

11:00 a.m.        EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

                        TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH

Sen. Sgambati (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Downing

9:00 a.m.          EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

                        TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH

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

10:00 a.m.        EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

                        TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes

10:30 a.m.        EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

                        TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION, Room 101, LOB

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

11:00 a.m.        EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

                        TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH

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

9:30 a.m.          EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

                        TO REVIEW SENATE BILLS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010

JOINT SENATE AND HOUSE COMMERCE HEARING, Rooms 210-211, LOB

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

9:00 a.m.          REGARDING THE STATE’S REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES MORTGAGE, INC. AND SIMILAR COMPANIES.

                        (Note room change for Joint Senate and House Commerce Hearing)

FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2010

JOINT SENATE AND HOUSE COMMERCE HEARING, Rooms 210-211, LOB

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

9:00 a.m.          REGARDING THE STATE’S REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES MORTGAGE, INC. AND SIMILAR COMPANIES.

                        (Note room change for Joint Senate and House Commerce Hearing)

MEETINGS

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010

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

9:00 a.m.                      Public Utilities Commission                  Regular Meeting

                                    21 South Fruit Street, Room A

                                    Concord, NH

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

Cancelled                      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

                                    Concord, NH

WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)

Cancelled                      Room 205, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

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 NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 520, Chapter 284:1, Laws of 2009)

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)

Cancelled                      Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)

1:00 p.m.                      Room 103, SH                                       Regular Meeting

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

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

                                    4 Barrell Court

                                    Concord, NH

COMMISSION TO STUDY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND THE EFFECTS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN UPLAND AREAS THAT MAY AFFECT WETLANDS AND SURFACE WATERS OF THE STATE (HB 1579, Chapter 294:1, Laws of 2008)

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

tuesday, may 18, 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                             Audit:

                                                                                                State of New Hampshire

                                                                                                Office of Energy and Planning

                        Financial Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2009

wednesday, may 19, 2010

LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K:1)

5:00 p.m.                      Manchester Central High School           Public Forum

THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010

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

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

                                    Walker Building, Room 330

                                    21 South Fruit Street

                                    Concord, NH

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010

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

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

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

10:00 a.m.                    Room 103, SH                                       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

monday, may 24, 2010

COMMISSION TO STUDY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND THE EFFECTS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN UPLAND AREAS THAT MAY AFFECT WETLANDS AND SURFACE WATERS OF THE STATE (HB 1579, Chapter 294:1, Laws of 2008)

COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)

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

9:00 a.m.                      Deptartment of Environmental             Joint Meeting

                                    Services

                                    Room 112

                                    29 Hazen Drive

                                    Concord, NH

thursday, may 27, 2010

COMMISSION TO EVALUATE THE LONG-TERM USES OF THE LAKES REGION FACILITY LOCATED IN LACONIA (HB 2, Chapter 144:282, Laws of 2009)

3:00 p.m.                      Room 104, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

friday, may 28, 2010

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)

9:30 a.m.                      New Hampshire Department                 Regular Meeting

                                    of Revenue Administration

                                    109 Pleasant Street

                                    Concord, NH    

tuesday, june 1, 2010

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (SB 82, Chapter 361:37, Laws of 2007)

11:00 a.m.                    Room 212, 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

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

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

COMMISSION TO EXAMINE DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (HB 1311, Chapter 256:10, Laws of 2008)

1:30 p.m.                      Room 202, 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

                                    Concord, NH

STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD EVALUATION COMMITTEE (RSA 99-E:1,I)

9:30 a.m.                      Room 101, LOB                                     Regular Meeting

NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4)

10:00 a.m.                    Church Landing                                   Regular Meeting

                                    Meredith, NH

ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A LEGISLATIVE PLAN TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CERTAIN ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (SB 112, Chapter 255:1, Laws of 2009)

11:00 a.m.                    Room 100, SH                                       Regular Meeting

MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010

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

1:00 p.m.                      Room 205, LOB                                     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

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)

9:30 a.m.                      New Hampshire Department                 Regular Meeting

                                    of Revenue Administration

                                    109 Pleasant Street

                                    Concord, NH    

 

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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 166-FN,      relative to mineral extraction, mining, and reclamation in New Hampshire.

SB 205-FN,      making various changes to the criminal statutes.

SB 302,            relative to notice of driver's license expiration.

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

SB 319,            (New Title) relative to purchases by on-premises alcoholic beverages licensees and relative to liquor licenses.

SB 322,            allowing the director of the division of state police to place an employee on administrative leave in extraordinary circumstances.

SB 329,            (New Title) relative to the bonds of county officers, and relative to the form of constitutional questions on the ballot.

SB 346-FN-L,   relative to sheriffs' fees for service of civil process.

SB 370,            (New Title) relative to sewage disposal systems.

SB 383-FN,      (New Title) relative to net operating loss carryovers under the business profits tax and relative to economic revitalization zone tax credits.

SB 394-FN,      relative to dealing in counterfeit goods.

SB 402-FN,      (New Title) relative to state-owned vehicles.

SB 404,            relative to towing and disposal of abandoned vehicles.

SB 406,            relative to merger of lots or parcels.

SB 411,            relative to permitting of large groundwater withdrawals.

SB 421,            relative to the laws regulating trusts and trust companies in New Hampshire.

SB 424,            relative to the consumer advocate's access to confidential information provided to the public utilities commission.

SB 436,            relative to health insurance open enrollment periods and establishing a commission relative to children's health insurance.

SB 438,            relative to procedures in small claims actions.

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 441,            relative to the lakes management and protection program.

SB 442,            relative to the grant program to administer exotic aquatic plant prevention.

SB 448,            relative to alternate members of land use boards.

SB 457-FN,      authorizing identifying decals for custom vehicles.

SB 463-FN,      relative to regulation of mental health practitioners by the board of mental health practice.

SB 465-FN-L,   relative to the transition period for implementing the adequacy aid formula.

SB 478,            (Second New Title) relative to the appointments to the board of home inspectors, the administrative attachment of the plumbers’ board, and retired status for licensed architects.

SB 486-FN-L,   relative to the school building aid program.

SB 514,            relative to commercial weighing or measuring devices.

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ENROLLED BILL AMENDMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR 2010 BILLS:

SENATE BILLS: 314, 378, 380, 449, 460, 477, 499, 501, SCR 3, SJR 1, SJR 3

HOUSE BILLS: 271, 587, 615, 1139, 1193, 1235, 1245, 1281, 1291, 1292, 1293, 1301, 1304, 1314, 1353, 1363, 1384, 1387, 1427, 1526, 1534, 1541, 1544, 1548, 1553, 1634, 1649

 

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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, 73, 157, 166, 313, 344, 346, 359, 361, 365, 370, 382, 383, 390, 392, 393, 394, 397, 402, 425, 450, 452, 456, 457, 463, 465, 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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010

The 8th Annual Rock 'N ' Race to benefit the Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care will be taking place on Wednesday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m. There will be heavy foot traffic around the State House as there will be over 6,000 participants. The start of the race will take place on North Main Street and will finish on Park Street, with post-race activities taking place in the State House Plaza. Owners of vehicles parked on North Main Street between Centre and Pleasant, as well as those parked on Park and Capitol, will have difficulty getting their cars out between 5:00 - 6:30. Please make alternative parking arrangements. Please also be advised that Capitol Street will be closed from noon - 8 p.m. and Park Street will be closed from 4 - 8 p.m.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010

Members of the New Hampshire General Court are invited to join in General Lafayette Day Commemoration ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 on the State House grounds. This represents the 185th anniversary of General Lafayette’s address to the New Hampshire Legislature. The event will include the participation of a direct descendent of General Lafayette and include the planting of a Liberty Elm Tree.

Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2010

The NH Child Advocacy Network (NH CAN), a program of the Children's Alliance of NH, invites you to participate in its Annual Spring Work Groups and End of Session Celebration on Wednesday, June 9 at the NH Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF), 4 Barrell Court in Concord. From 2:30-4:30, four workgroups in child safety and well-being, economic security, education and health and wellness will review the 2010 legislative session and begin the process of developing NH CAN Priorities for 2011. From 4:30-5:30, you are invited to socialize, network and celebrate your hard work! Please RSVP online at www.childrennh.org or by email to dwalsh@childrennh.org.

Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati

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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, Concord, NH. The entry fee for this annual tournament is $50 per legislator and legislative staff and $100 for all others if paid by June 2nd. The entry fee increases to $75 per legislator and legislative staff and $125 for all others if paid from June 3rd to June 11th. A continental breakfast and barbeque lunch will be provided.

 

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, 72 North Main Street, Suite 301, Concord, NH 03301

 

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37th Annual Bill White & Junie Blaisdell Ceremonial & Memorial Golf Tournament

Beaver Meadow Golf Course

Concord, NH

 

Name: 1. _________________________________________________________

 

            2. _________________________________________________________

 

            3. _________________________________________________________

 

            4. _________________________________________________________

 

Telephone: _________________________ Amount Enclosed: ____________

 

Senator Michael W. Downing

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SENATE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, May 19, 2010                                 Last day to FORM Committees of Conference.

 

Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.               Last day to SIGN Committee of Conference Reports.

 

Monday, May 31, 2010                                      Memorial Day (State Holiday)

 

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

 

Monday, July 5, 2010                                        Fourth of July (State Holiday)

 

Monday, September 6, 2010                               Labor Day (State Holiday)

 

Thursday, November 11, 2010                           Veterans' Day (State Holiday)

 

Thursday, November 25, 2010                           Thanksgiving Day (State Holiday)

 

Friday, November 26, 2010                               Day after Thanksgiving (State Holiday)

 

Friday, December 24, 2010                                Christmas Day (State Holiday)

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VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE – MAY & june

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 May & June. These listings are to ensure all members be notified in a timely manner of visitors from their district. Our schedule is tightly booked for the school year and subject to changes.

Please contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information. Legislators planning to meet with students should notify the Visitors’ Center. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

 

Virginia J. Drew, Director                Deborah Rivers, Public Information Administrator

 

DATE

TIME

GROUP

Group#/Grade

May 17

10:00

Maple Avenue SchoolClaremont

50/4

May 17

10:30/12:00

SH/SC

Auburn Village School

70/4

May 18

9:00

Bristol Elementary School

45/4

May 18

9:30

Salt & Light Homeschool- Nashua

12/2-5

May 18

10:00/11:15 SH/HM

Conant/Rumford School – Concord

88/4

May 19

9:30/11:00

SH/HM

Green Acres SchoolManchester

105/4

May 19

1:00

Immaculate Conception Apostolic School- Meredith

25/HS

May 20

9:00

Salem Christian School

9/4

May 20

10:00

Newfields Elementary School

30/4

May 20

11:00

Pleasant St. School – Laconia

56/4

May 21

10:00

Berniece Ray SchoolHanover

45/4

May 21

9:00

New Hampton Community School

26/4

May 21

11:30

Gilmanton Elementary School

44/4

May 21

12:00

Hopkinton High School

27/HS

May 24

11:00

St. Patrick’s School – Jaffrey

18/4

May 24

9:00

John Fuller SchoolConway

47/4

May 24

10:00

Dr. Lewis Soule School – Salem

50/4

May 24

11:15

Jonathon Daniels SchoolKeene

36/4

May 25

9:00

Florence Rideout SchoolWilton

45/4

May 25

10:00/11:30

SH/HM

William T. Barron SchoolSalem

85/4

 

 

 

 

May 26

10:00

Effingham Elementary School

13/4

May 26

10:00

Mountain Shadows SchoolDublin

14/6

May 26

12:00

St. Elizabeth Seton School- Rochester

15/4

May 27

9:30/11:00 SH/HM

Enfield Village School

66/4

May 27

10:00

Portsmouth Christian AcademyDover

12

May 28

10:00

LinWood Public SchoolLincoln

26/4

May 28

1:00

Holderness Central School

26/4

May 28

10:00

Berniece Ray SchoolHanover

45/4

May 28

11:00

Mount Pleasant SchoolNashua

52/4

June 1

9:00

Merrimack Middle School

50/8

June 1

10:00

Kensington Elementary School

36/4

June 2

9:00 /10:30

SH/HM

Merrimack Middle School

100/8

June 2

11:00

Lincoln Akerman SchoolHampton Falls

41/4

June 3

10:00

Salisbury School & Webster School

40/4

June 4

9:00/10:15

SH/SC

Riddle Brook SchoolBedford

65/4

June 4

9:45/11:00 SH/HM

Sandown Central School

80/4

June 7

9:30/11:00 SH/HM

Hillsboro-Deering School

88/4

June 7

10:15

Pelham Elementary School

50/4

June 8

10:15

Pelham Elementary School

50/4

June 8

9:45/11:00

SH/HM

Richards Elementary SchoolNewport

84/4

June 9

9:15

Holy Trinity SchoolLaconia

11/3&4

June 9

10:15

Pelham Elementary School

50/4

June 9

11:00/12:30

SH/HM

Maple St. School – Hopkinton

60/4