February 4, 2010
No. 6
STATE OF
WEB SITE ADDRESS:
www.gencourt.state.nh.us
Second Year of
161st Session of the
Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
REPORTS,
AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS,
MEETINGS AND
NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010, AT 10:00 A.M.
LAID ON THE TABLE
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
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
REPORTS
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SB 339, excluding certain governmental and nonprofit entities from certain licensing requirements as mortgage loan originators.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 368, relative to notice required under the retail selling statute.
Ought to Pass, Vote 6-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 335, relative to wetland impact assessments in construction permit applications.
Interim Study, Vote 4-0.
Senator Bradley for the committee.
SB 382, relative
to the
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Lasky for the committee.
SB 411, relative to permitting of large groundwater withdrawals.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SB 306, extending the commission to develop a legislative plan to meet the needs of certain adults with developmental disabilities.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Gilmour for the committee.
SB 310, establishing a commission to study case management and sign language interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SB 331, establishing a governor's commission task force on substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid eligible individuals.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Gallus for the committee.
SB 463-FN, relative to regulation of mental health practitioners by the board of mental health practice.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
JUDICIARY
SB 325, relative to loitering by intoxicated persons.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
SB 356-FN, relative to civil actions in the trial courts.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
SB 363, requiring the suspension of boating privileges for refusing a blood alcohol test.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
SB 398-FN, relative to prohibited sales of alcoholic beverages.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
WAYS AND MEANS
SB 360, relative to public availability of business taxpayer information by the department of revenue administration.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 7-0.
Senator Janeway for the committee.
WILDLIFE, FISH AND GAME AND AGRICULTURE
SB 365, requiring the sterilization of animals adopted from shelters.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-0.
Senator Merrill for the committee.
SB 399-FN, allowing the fish and game department to charge fees for the release of department records.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Merrill for the committee.
SJR 1, urging the secretary of agriculture to review the Federal Milk Market Order system.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-0.
Senator Bragdon for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Health and Human Services
February 2, 2010
2010-0448s
01/09
Amendment to SB 310
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1
I. The
(a) Study the need for case management services for the deaf; and
(b) If the commission finds that case management services for the deaf are needed, identify possible approaches to providing such services.
II. The commission shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before June 1, 2011.
2 Board of Licensing for Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Study Required.
I. The board of licensing for interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing, established in RSA 326-I:3, shall:
(a) Study the possibility of authorizing the state to provide the services of sign language interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing; and
(b) Identify options for increasing the availability and affordability of sign language interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing, including establishing different levels of licensing and certification of persons providing such services.
II. The board shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before June 1, 2011.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2010-0448s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the
Health and Human Services
February 2, 2010
2010-0449s
05/04
Amendment to SB 331
Amend section 1 of the bill by replacing subparagraph II(d) with the following:
(d) Report its recommendations to the governor’s commission, the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the commissioner of the department of health and human services, the oversight committee on health and human services established in RSA 126-A:13, and the governor on or before October 1, 2010.
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
February 2, 2010
2010-0446s
08/04
Amendment to SB 339
Amend the bill by replacing the title with the following:
AN ACT excluding certain governmental and nonprofit entities from certain licensing requirements as mortgage bankers, brokers, or services.
Amend the bill by replacing sections 1-2 with the following:
1 New Paragraph; License Required; Governmental and Certain Nonprofit Entities Licensing. Amend RSA 397-A:3 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph:
V.(a) In this paragraph, “governmental entities” means federal, New Hampshire state, and New Hampshire municipal governments, and the agencies, instrumentalities and corporations thereof.
(b)(1) In this paragraph, “exempt nonprofit entities” means nonprofit agencies or persons which have a tax exempt status granted under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
(A) exclusively make or issue commitments for mortgage loans on residential property to be financed by a governmental entity with public funds, or negotiate, place, assist in placement of, find, or offer to negotiate, place, assist in placement of, or find mortgage loans on residential property to be financed with public funds exclusively under a contract with a governmental entity; or
(B)
make or issue commitments for mortgage loans on residential property and
are determined by the commission to be organized exclusively for benevolent or
charitable purposes for the benefit of
(2) For purposes of this definition, the making of a mortgage loan includes being named as the lender or mortgagee on the note, mortgage, or other loan documents.
(c) Governmental entities and exempt nonprofit entities may not be required to obtain a mortgage banker or mortgage broker license when such entity:
(1) Is
authorized to conduct mortgage banker or mortgage broker business in this state
by an order of the commissioner or is authorized by
(2) Files as an exempt entity on the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry;
(3) Conforms to the requirements of the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry including but not limited to the reporting requirements;
(4) Files and maintains a bond in accordance with RSA 397-A:5, III(c) to cover the business conducted by its originators; and
(5) Licenses its originators in this state through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.
2 New Paragraph; Mortgage Servicing Companies; Governmental and Certain Nonprofit Entities Licensing. Amend RSA 397-B:4 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:
VI.(a) In this paragraph, “governmental entities” means federal, New Hampshire state, and New Hampshire municipal governments, and the agencies, instrumentalities, and corporations thereof.
(b) In this paragraph, “exempt nonprofit entities” means nonprofit agencies or persons which have a tax exempt status granted under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
(1) exclusively service government program mortgage loans on residential property by a governmental entity, financed by a governmental entity with public funds; or
(2)
exclusively service mortgage loans on residential property which were
issued or made by an organization determined by the commissioner to be
organized exclusively for benevolent or charitable purposes for the benefit of
(c) Governmental entities and exempt nonprofit entities may not be required to register as a mortgage servicing company when such organization:
(1) Is
authorized to conduct the business of a mortgage servicing company by an order
of the commissioner or is authorized by
(2) Files as an exempt entity on the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry;
(3) Conforms to the requirements of the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry including but not limited to the reporting requirements;
(4) Files and maintains a bond in accordance with RSA 397-A:5, III(c) to cover the business conducted by its originators; and
(5) Licenses its originators in this state through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.
Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
February 2, 2010
2010-0451s
01/04
Amendment to SB 365
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT requiring the sterilization of animals adopted from shelters and rescue groups.
Amend RSA 437:10-a as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
437:10-a Dog and Cat Sterilization Required.
I. No animal shelter facility licensed in accordance with this chapter or animal rescuer or animal rescue group shall sell, give away, adopt, or otherwise transfer ownership of any dog or cat that has not been permanently sexually sterilized.
II. For the purposes of this section, “animal rescuer or animal rescue group” means a person or organization that transfers or places a dog or cat that has formerly been in any public or private animal shelter into a new home in the state.
III.(a) This section shall not apply to a dog or cat being reclaimed by its owner, as defined in RSA 437:18, II.
(b) An exemption to paragraph I may apply if age, illness, or a veterinary medical condition warrants, upon the written certification of a veterinarian licensed pursuant to RSA 332-B.
2010-0451s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires animal shelter facilities and animal rescue groups to have dogs and cats sterilized before adoption.
Senate Judiciary
February 2, 2010
2010-0457s
03/04
Amendment to SB 398-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 New Section; Enforcement Activity Verifying Noncompliance. Amend RSA 179:5 by inserting after section 5-a the following new section:
179:5-b Enforcement Activity Verifying Noncompliance. It shall be a violation to sell any liquor or beverage to a minor during enforcement activity initiated solely for the purpose of verifying noncompliance with RSA 179:5. It shall be a misdemeanor to knowingly sell liquor or beverage to a minor at the time of any such enforcement activity. The commission shall retain the right to require the licensee in such a circumstance to initiate additional training of its staff or individual employee. This section shall not apply to law enforcement initiatives involving surveillance, investigations, or criminal complaints of prohibited sales.
Health and Human Services
February 3, 2010
2010-0459s
10/01
Amendment to SB 463-FN
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following and renumbering the original sections 2-7 to read as 5-10, respectively:
2 Advisory Committees. Amend RSA 330-A:4 to read as follows:
330-A:4 [Advisory]
Committees Established; Duties.
I. The board shall create an advisory committee for each mental health discipline it licenses for the purpose of assisting the board in its responsibilities under RSA 330-A:10, II, and RSA 330-A:10, VI-XVI. The board member of each mental health discipline shall serve as the chair of that advisory committee. The balance of the membership of each of the advisory committees shall be composed of at least 2 persons and no more than 4 persons licensed in the mental health discipline of that committee.
I-a. The board shall create a professional conduct
investigator committee for the purpose of assisting the board in its
responsibilities under RSA 330-A:28 and RSA 330-A:29. The board investigator
shall serve as the chair of the professional conduct investigator committee.
The balance of the membership of the professional conduct investigator
committee shall be composed of at least one person from each profession
licensed by the board.
II. [Advisory]
Committee members other than the chair shall be appointed by the board and
shall serve at the pleasure of the board for no more than [3] 2
consecutive, [2-year] 3-year terms.
III. The board shall not form any standing committees other than those specified in this chapter.
3 Compensation. Amend RSA 330-A:7 to read as follows:
330-A:7 Compensation;
Expenses. Members of the board and
members of the [advisory] committees shall receive a per diem
compensation of $100, for a meeting or any other board or committee activity
requiring 2 or more hours in a 24-hour period, and shall be reimbursed for all
actual travel, incidental, and clerical expenses necessarily incurred in
carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
4 Organization and Meetings; Acting Board members. Amend RSA 330-A:9, II to read as follows:
II. When a quorum is not available for just and timely resolution of a specific matter, former board members or advisory committee members may be appointed by the board to serve as acting board members for purposes of obtaining the minimum quorum in the resolution of that specific matter or when a particular profession cannot be represented in an adjudicatory hearing.
Amend the bill by replacing sections 7 and 8 with the following:
7 Clinical Social Workers; Experience. Amend RSA 330-A:18, III to read as follows:
III. Has [had 2
years or] completed a minimum of 2 years of post-masters experience including
completion of a minimum of 3,000 hours of paid, post-masters,
supervised clinical experience.
8 Mental Health Practice; Clinical Mental Health Counselors. RSA 330-A:19 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
330-A:19 Clinical Mental Health Counselors. The board shall issue a clinical mental health counselor license to any person who meets all of the following requirements or their equivalent:
I. Has a 60 credit master’s or doctoral degree in clinical mental health counseling from a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited institution or its equivalent and which has received regional accreditation from the Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.
II. Has passed the clinical mental health counselor’s examination of the National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc.
III. Has completed a minimum of 2 years of post-masters experience including completion of a minimum of 3,000 hours of paid, post-masters, supervised clinical experience.
2010-0459s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill makes changes to the regulation of mental health practice, including the experience required for clinical mental health counselors and clinical social workers, the reinstatement of expired licenses, placement of licenses on inactive status, and the creation of a professional conduct investigator committee.
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 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. SB 308, relative to the price for filling prescriptions.
8:45 a.m. SB 352, relative to student insurance.
9:00 a.m. SB 390-FN, relative to health insurance premium only cafeteria plans.
9:15 a.m. SB 392-FN, requiring public hearings when insurance companies set base rate increases.
9:30 a.m. SB 455-FN, relative to New Hampshire HealthFirst.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
EDUCATION, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Kelly (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
10:15 a.m. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESENTATION
10:30 a.m. SCR 2, encouraging New Hampshire schools to adopt environmentally sound practices in their school cafeterias and school lunch programs.
(the previous hearing for SCR 2 was recessed on January 19th)
10:50 a.m. SB 347-FN, relative to ballot language for local adoption of a chartered public school.
11:20 a.m. SB 386-FN, extending the pilot program for chartered public schools approved by the state board of education.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
ELECTION LAW AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Lasky (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Merrill, Sen. Barnes, Sen. Carson
8:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 101, LOB
Sen. Cilley (C), Sen. Fuller Clark (VC), Sen. DeVries,
Sen. Downing, Sen. Carson
2:00 p.m. SB 319, relative to purchases by on-premises alcoholic beverages licensees.
2:20 p.m. SB 371, relative to warning statements concerning drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy.
2:40 p.m. SB 479, relative to administrative review by the commissioner of safety of decisions by the bureau of hearings.
3:00 p.m. SB 322, allowing the director of the division of state police to place an employee on administrative leave in extraordinary circumstances.
3:20 p.m. SB 449-FN, relative to ex parte communications of staff advocates and decisional employees in public utilities commission adjudicatory proceedings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 103, SH
Sen. Sgambati (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Downing
8:30 a.m. SB 427, adding duties to the oversight committee on health and human services.
8:40 a.m. SB 410, establishing a committee to
study
9:00 a.m. SB 396-FN, limiting the use of child restraint practices in schools and treatment facilities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen.
Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 353-FN, relative to the procedure for administration of insolvent estates.
2:15 p.m. SB 471-FN, relative to felonious sexual assault and sexual assault.
2:30 p.m. CACR 33, relating to the governor's power to reduce appropriations. Providing that the governor shall have line item reduction power of items in any bill making appropriations of money.
3:00 p.m. 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.
3:15 p.m. CACR 32, relating to clarification of certain language. Providing that all references to people in the constitution shall refer to both male and female.
(the previous hearing for CACR 32, was recessed on February 2nd)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH
Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Gilmour, Sen. Downing, Sen. Bradley
10:15 a.m. 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.
(Note the time change for SB 474-FN-A-L)
10:30 a.m. SB 476-FN-A, clarifying the business profits tax deduction for reasonable compensation.
(Note
the time change for SB 476-FN-A)
10:45 a.m. SB 473-FN-A, 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.
(Note the time change for SB 473-FN-A)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Bradley
Rescheduled SB 323, relative to the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board, the greenhouse gas emissions reduction fund, and the renewable energy fund.
(SB 323, has been rescheduled for February 18th)
Rescheduled SB 393-FN-A, establishing a
(SB
393-FN-A, has been rescheduled for February 18th)
8:30 a.m. SB 334, establishing a committee to study methods of encouraging the installation and use of small scale renewable energy resources by homeowners and businesses.
8:50 a.m. SB 327, relative to disclosure of electric service energy sources and environmental characteristics.
9:10 a.m. SB 409, requiring buildings or structures constructed or renovated using state funding to adhere to certain energy efficiency and building standards.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
JOINT SENATE FINANCE AND WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEES Room 100, SH
FINANCE
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Odell
WAYS AND MEANS
Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Gilmour, Sen. Downing, Sen. Bradley
10:00 a.m. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
11:00 a.m. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
8:30 a.m. SB 456-FN, relative to energy conservation in new building construction.
8:50 a.m. SB 492-FN-L, extending the local property tax exemption for wooden poles and conduits.
9:10 a.m. SB 354-FN-L, authorizing liens for unpaid building code violations and requiring landlord agents for restricted rental property.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
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 385-FN-A, relative to fees for low digit number plates.
10:50 a.m. SB 477, relative to driver education school applicants.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010
JOINT SENATE FINANCE AND WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEES Room 100, SH
FINANCE
Sen. D'Allesandro (C), Sen. Janeway (VC), Sen. Larsen, Sen. Hassan, Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Odell
WAYS AND MEANS
Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Gilmour, Sen. Downing, Sen. Bradley
9:00 a.m. JUDICIAL COUNCIL
9:20 a.m. ENERGY AND PLANNING
9:40 a.m. RACING AND CHARITABLE GAMING
10:00 a.m. LIQUOR COMMISSION
10:20 a.m. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
10:40 a.m. COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NH
11:00 a.m. STATE TREASURER
11:20 a.m. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
11:40 a.m. DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
1:00 p.m. CULTURAL AFFAIRS
1:20 p.m. OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1:40 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
2:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
2:45 p.m. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
3:30 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
4:00 p.m. JUDICIAL BRANCH
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010
CAPITAL BUDGET, Room 100, SH
Sen. Janeway (C), Sen. Hassan (VC), Sen. D'Allesandro, Sen. Kelly, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Downing
9:00 a.m. SB 434, requiring the
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Fuller Clark (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Cilley, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Odell, Sen. Bradley
8:30 a.m. SB 323, relative to the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board, the greenhouse gas emissions reduction fund, and the renewable energy fund.
9:15 a.m. SB 393-FN-A, establishing a
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business
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
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
SUFFERED BY
10:00 a.m. Room 204, LOB Regular Meeting
NH-CANADIAN TRADE COUNCIL (RSA 12-A:2-g)
10:00 a.m. PSNH Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Subcommittee Meeting
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COUNCIL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE
ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P:1)
9:30 a.m. Room
205, LOB 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
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, FEBRUARY 9, 2010
COMMISSION TO STUDY
CREATING A VETERANS' LEGAL AID ADVOCACY PROJECT IN
1:00 p.m. Room 103, LOB Regular Meeting
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
Cancelled Room 201, LOB Regular Business
HOME EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 193-A:10)
3:30 p.m. Department of Education Regular Meeting
Room 12
101 Pleasant Street
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2)
2:00 p.m. Room 104, LOB Consider and act upon draft "Report of Preliminary Investigation" of Complaint #2009-1 and regular meeting. Copies of the draft Report are available in State House Room 112 and on the Legislative Ethics Committee website.
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (RSA 282-A:128)
8:30 a.m. NH Employment Security Special Meeting
VOLUNTEER NH BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 19-H:1)
9:00 a.m. Greater
Chapter of the American Red Cross
STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD EVALUATION COMMITTEE (RSA 99-E:1,I)
9:30 a.m. Room 101, LOB Regular Meeting
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)
Cancelled Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO EXAMINE DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (HB 1311, Chapter 256:10, Laws of 2008)
Cancelled Room 202, LOB Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE IMPOSITION OF
ASSESSMENTS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM EMPLOYERS FOR EXCESS BENEFITS PAID TO RETIREES
AND REQUIRING A REPORT RELATIVE TO DEATH BENEFITS UNDER RSA 100-a. (SB 108, Chapter 304:1, Laws of 2009)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
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
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
Cancelled Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
COUNTY-STATE FINANCE COMMISSION (RSA 28-B:1)
1:00 p.m.
Conference Room 468
129 Pleasant Street
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 188-E:21)
3:00 p.m. Department of Education Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, 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
10:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010
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 103, SH Subcommittee Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
10:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
COUNCIL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P:1)
9:30 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
1:00 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
3:30 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010
STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD EVALUATION COMMITTEE (RSA 99-E:1,I)
9:30 a.m. Room 101, LOB Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Non-Public session of Complaint Review Committee
ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A LEGISLATIVE PLAN TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CERTAIN ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (SB 112, Chapter 255:1, Laws of 2009)
11:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010
3:30 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009)
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
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FISCAL NOTE ADDITIONS
AND UPDATES HAVE BEEN AMENDED TO THE BILLS ON THE WEB SITE AND ARE AVAILABLE IN
THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR THE FOLLOWING 2010 BILLS:
SENATE BILLS: 72,
157, 166, 392, 393, 397, 450, 456 483.
HOUSE BILLS:
232, 564.
NOTICES
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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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010
All legislators are invited on Wednesday, February 10,
2010 (during session lunch break) for lunch and a movie hosted by the
LEAH Collective (creating awareness about the dangers of lawn herbicides and
pesticides, educating about sustainable land care and advocating for earth
changing legislation) and SafeLawns.org. The film, A Chemical
Reaction, is a documentary by Brett Plymale and Paul Tukey who is the New
England based founder of SafeLawns.org, examines how the town of
Senator Deborah R. Reynolds
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010
The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association
cordially invites all legislators to attend a reception at the Holiday Inn,
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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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010
The New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Association’s
(NHWPCA) annual legislative breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, March 31st,
from 7:00 – 8:30 a.m.0 at the Holiday Inn in
Senator Martha Fuller
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SENATE SCHEDULE
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 - 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 February 2010. 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
Virginia
J. Drew,
Director
Deborah Rivers, Public Information Administrator
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DATE |
TIME |
GROUP |
Group#/Grade |
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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 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
115/4 |
|
Feb. 17 |
9:30 |
|
29/4 |
|
Feb. 17 |
10:00 |
UNH Social Worker
students |
30/Col |
|
Feb. 18 |
10:15/11:30 SH/HM |
New |
66/4 |
|
Feb. 19 |
9:00 |
|
27/4 |
|
Feb. 19 |
10:30 |
|
28/4 |
|
Feb. 24 |
2:00 |
|
20/2 |
|
Feb. 25 |
9:30 |
|
26/HS |