April 29, 2010

May 20, 2010

No. 21

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEB SITE ADDRESS:

www.gencourt.state.nh.us

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

Legislative

SENATE CALENDAR

HEARINGS,

MEETINGS AND NOTICES

THE SENATE is in recess to THE CALL OF THE CHAIR

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. 282

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. 290

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 21, 2010

JOINT SENATE AND HOUSE COMMERCE HEARING, Rooms 302-304, LOB

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

9:30 a.m. REGARDING THE STATE’S REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES MORTGAGE, INC. AND SIMILAR COMPANIES.

(Note room and time 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 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 RELATING TO STORMWATER (HB 1295, Chapter 71:1, 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. Department 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

NEW HAMPSHIRE RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RSA 238-A:2)

10:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting

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

WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3)

1:30 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting

thursday, june 3, 2010

COMMISSION TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVES TO THE DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL SHARPS IN HOUSEHOLD WASTE (HB 1502, Chapter 259:2, Laws of 2008)

1:30 p.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting

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

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

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

Hearing Room A

21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10

Concord, NH

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

thursday, june 17, 2010

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

9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, 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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ENROLLED BILL AMENDMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR 2010 BILLS:

SENATE BILLS: 314, 325, 352, 367, 378, 380, 449, 460, 477, 499, 501, SCR 3, SJR 1, SJR 3

HOUSE BILLS: 191, 271, 587, 615, 630, 1139, 1193, 1224, 1235, 1245, 1281, 1291, 1292, 1293, 1301, 1304, 1314, 1353, 1363, 1384, 1387, 1399, 1427, 1520, 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, 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

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 21	10:00	Berniece Ray School – Hanover	45/4
May 21	9:00	New Hampton Community School	26/4
May 21	11:00	Maple Ave. School – Goffstown	30/1st
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 School – Conway	47/4
May 24	10:00	Dr. Lewis Soule School – Salem	50/4
May 24	11:15	Jonathon Daniels School – Keene	36/4
May 24	2:30	World Affairs Council
May 25	9:00	Florence Rideout School – Wilton	45/4
May 25	10:00/11:30 SH/HM	William T. Barron School – Salem	85/4
May 25	12:00	College & University Council

May 26	10:00	Effingham Elementary School	13/4
May 26	10:00	Mountain Shadows School – Dublin	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 Academy – Dover	12
May 28	10:00	LinWood Public School – Lincoln	26/4
May 28	1:00	Holderness Central School	26/4
May 28	10:00	Berniece Ray School – Hanover	45/4
May 28	11:00	Mount Pleasant School – Nashua	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 School – Hampton Falls	41/4
June 3	9:00	Laconia Middle School – Student Council	25/MS
June 3	10:00	Salisbury School & Webster School	40/4
June 4	9:00/10:15 SH/SC	Riddle Brook School – Bedford	65/4
June 4	9:45/11:00 SH/HM	Sandown Central School	80/4
June 4	1:00	World Affairs Council	10
June 7	9:30/11:00 SH/HM	Hillsboro-Deering School	88/4
June 7	10:15	Pelham Elementary School	50/4
June 7	12:00	Conway Elementary School	30/4
June 8	9:15	Sacred Heart School – Hampton	30/4
June 8	10:15	Pelham Elementary School	50/4
June 8	9:45/11:00 SH/HM	Richards Elementary School – Newport	84/4
June 9	9:15	Holy Trinity School – Laconia	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
June 9		Mt.Washington Valley Leadership
June 10	9:00	Benjamin Franklin School _ Keene	40/4
June 10	10:15	Winchester Elementary School	50/4
June 10	11:00	Pelham Elementary School	50/4
June 10	12;30	Pierce School at Bennington	12/4
June 11	9:00/10:15 SH/SC	Riddle Brook School- Bedford	65/4
June 11	11:30	Andover Middle School	20/4
June 14	9:30/11:00 SH/HM	Seabrook Elementary School	85/3
June 15	10:00/11:30 SH/HM	Interlakes School – Meredith	60/4
June 16	10:30	Red Hatters-Manchester/Goffstown	15
June 17	9:45	New Leadership Group- NH Institute of Politics	25
June 18	9:30	Ellis School – Fremont	55/7