February 25, 2010
No. 9
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, MARCH 3, 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
CAPITAL BUDGET
SB 434, requiring
the
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.
Senator Bragdon for the committee.
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SB 345-FN, relative to automatic renewal of contracts.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
SB 390-FN, relative to health insurance premium only cafeteria plans.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-1.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 452-FN, authorizing individuals and certain businesses to purchase health insurance from out-of-state insurance companies.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 455-FN, relative to New Hampshire HealthFirst.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-1.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
SB 501-FN, relative to worksharing benefits under the unemployment compensation law, and relative to training grants.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Hassan for the committee.
EDUCATION
SB 309, relative to exempting the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services from the definition of private postsecondary career school.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
SB 386-FN, extending the pilot program for chartered public schools approved by the state board of education.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SCR 2, encouraging
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 322, allowing the director of the division of state police to place an employee on administrative leave in extraordinary circumstances.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
SB 359-FN, requiring the state treasurer to post online certain information regarding payments made by the state.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Carson for the committee.
SB 361-FN, relative to benefits related to service of certain part-time district court justices.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 428, establishing a committee to study dispatch times within the enhanced 911 system.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 470-FN, relative
to retirement system service credit for employment as a full-time police officer
with the university system of
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
SB 478, relative to the appointments to the board of home inspectors.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 485-FN-A, relative to ratification of cost items contained in a collective bargaining agreement for court security officers of the judicial branch, and making an appropriation therefor.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Fuller Clark for the committee.
SB 491, relative to in-state preferences on state vendor contracts and criteria for debarment of vendors.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
SB 493-FN, establishing best value contracting practices in the state procurement system.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 499-FN, relative to administration support of certain professional regulatory boards by the department of health and human services.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Cilley for the committee.
FINANCE
SB 381, relative to transfers into the revenue stabilization reserve account.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.
Senator Janeway for the committee.
SB 417, relative to national health care reform and Medicaid.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 454-FN, relative to requiring submission of a reduced spending alternative as part of the biennial budget process.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
SB 461, requiring a 2/3 vote for the general court to adopt legislation incurring indebtedness.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-1.
Senator Janeway for the committee.
SB 481, relative to appropriations for certain turnpike system projects.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SB 304, relative to the return of outdated drugs.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 5-0.
Senator Gallus for the committee.
SB 343-FN, relative to Medicaid managed care.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Sgambati for the committee.
SB 484, repealing
the
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Gilmour for the committee.
JUDICIARY
SB 387-FN, relative to penalties for violations of the consumer protection act.
Interim Study, Vote 5-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
SB 388-FN, relative to remedies for violations of the retail selling statute.
Interim Study, Vote 5-0.
Senator Roberge for the committee.
SB 425-FN, relative to telephone utilities exemptions to the right-to-know law.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
SB 471-FN, relative to felonious sexual assault and sexual assault.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Lasky for the committee.
SB 500-FN, implementing changes in the probation, parole, and sentencing of certain offenders in an effort to increase public safety, strengthen community supervision, and reduce recidivism.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Reynolds for the committee.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
SB 349-FN-L, relative to the procedures for appraisal and enforcement of taxation of multifamily residential rental property subject to covenants under the low-income housing tax credit program.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 354-FN, authorizing liens for unpaid building code violations and requiring landlord agents for restricted rental property.
Ought to Pass, Vote 3-1.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
SB 372, requiring school board members to receive annual training.
Interim Study, Vote 3-1.
Senator Houde for the committee.
SB 378, relative
to the
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Houde for the committee.
SB 400-FN, relative to assessment of the land use change tax.
Interim Study, Vote 3-1.
Senator Barnes for the committee.
HB 1687, relative to the procedure for filling a vacancy among county officers.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 2-2.
Senator DeVries for the committee.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
SB 355-FN-A, relative to driver's license reexamination and relative to compensation for the medical/vision advisory board and making an appropriation therefor.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-0.
Senator Gilmour for the committee.
SB 385-FN-A, relative to fees for low digit number plates.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-2.
Senator Kelly for the committee.
SB 405, relative to grounds for revocation of school bus driver's certificate.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Carson for the committee.
SB 413, relative to obstructions on motor vehicle windows.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator Carson for the committee.
SB 451-FN, including low digit number plates as vanity plates.
Inexpedient to Legislate, Vote 4-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
SB 457-FN, authorizing identifying decals for custom vehicles.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Letourneau for the committee.
WAYS AND MEANS
SB 367, relative to games of chance.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 6-0.
Senator Downing for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 18, 2010
2010-0822s
08/04
Amendment to SB 322
Amend RSA 106-B:5, II as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
II. The director may place any police employee on administrative leave with pay for purposes of conducting an administrative review of incidents involving the use of deadly or non-deadly force as defined in RSA 627:9 or if the employee was involved in a critical incident. “Critical incident” means any situation faced by an employee that has the potential to interfere with his or her ability to perform his or her duties. “Critical incidents” include line of duty injuries, line of duty death of a coworker, mass casualty incidents, or death of a child.
2010-0822s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill allows the director of the division of state police to place an employee on administrative leave in extraordinary circumstances.
Health and Human Services
February 16, 2010
2010-0789s
01/10
Amendment to SB 343-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Request for Information relative to Medicaid Managed Care. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall release a request for information (RFI) no later than August 1, 2010 soliciting information regarding the feasibility of contracting with a managed care organization for risk-based managed care for all Medicaid recipients, including the elderly, those meeting federal supplemental security income and state standards for disability, and those who are also currently enrolled in Medicare. The RFI shall specifically ask for information relating to reducing the costs of the Medicaid program or slowing the growth in Medicaid spending while maintaining the same quality measures presently achieved. The commissioner shall submit a report to the governor, speaker of the house of representatives, president of the senate, and the health and human services oversight committee no later than 60 days following the completion of the RFI process summarizing the information obtained.
2010-0789s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the commissioner of the department of health and human services to release a request for information (RFI) soliciting information regarding the feasibility of contracting with a managed care organization for risk-based managed care for all Medicaid recipients.
Public and Municipal Affairs
February 17, 2010
2010-0809s
10/0
Amendment to SB 349-FN-LOCAL
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
Amend the bill by replacing section 5 with the following:
5 New Paragraph; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 75:1-a by inserting after paragraph VIII the following new paragraph:
IX. The commissioner of the department of revenue administration shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A concerning how capitalization rates shall be established, including a process for receiving public input prior to such establishment.
2010-0809s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill clarifies the procedures for appraisal of residential property subject to a housing covenant under the low-income housing tax credit program and repeals a contingent amended version of the statute.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 18, 2010
2010-0827s
09/04
Amendment to SB 359-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT requiring the commissioner of administrative services to post online certain information regarding payments made by the state.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Chapter; Online Access to State Payment Information. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 9-E the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 9-F
ONLINE ACCESS TO STATE PAYMENT INFORMATION
9-F:1 Online Access to State Payment Information.
I. The commissioner of administrative services, in consultation with the chief information officer, shall post online the following information relating to any payments made by the state:
(a) The payment date.
(b) The name of the recipient of the payment.
(c) The amount of the payment.
(d) The source of funding for the payment.
II. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph I, the commissioner of administrative services shall not post online any information related to payments by the state that is not a public record or that is confidential pursuant to state or federal law. In this section, “public record” shall have the same meaning as “governmental record” in RSA 91-A:1-a, III.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2010.
2010-0827s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the commissioner of administrative services to post online certain information regarding payments made by the state.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 18, 2010
2010-0825s
10/04
Amendment to SB 361-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to benefits related to service of certain part-time district court justices and judges of probate retiring because of permanent disability.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 1 with the following:
2 Judges of Probate; Retirement Due to Disability; Surviving Spouse. Amend RSA 547:19-a to read as follows:
547:19-a Retirement Due
to Disability; Surviving Spouse. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law,
any judge of probate who is not a full-time judge covered by RSA
100-C and who shall become unable to perform his or her duties because of
permanent disability shall be retired from regular active service on the bench
for the remainder of his or her term to age 70. Any such judge who desires to retire because
of inability to perform his or her duties shall certify to the
governor and council his or her disability to perform [his]
those
duties. If they find him or
her unable to perform [his] those duties because of permanent
disability, the governor and council shall order [his] the
judge’s retirement from regular active service. If a judge of probate who is not a full-time judge
covered by RSA 100-C and who is permanently disabled to perform his or
her duties shall be unable or unwilling to certify his or
her disability, any 3 justices of the probate court shall certify in
writing [his] such judge’s disability to the
governor and council, who shall, if they find [him] the judge after due
notice and hearing, unable to perform his or her duties because of permanent
disability, order his or her retirement from regular
active service. The governor and council
upon retirement of any such judge of probate as provided herein shall appoint a
successor [to serve out the remainder of the term]. Any judge of probate who is not a full-time judge
covered by RSA 100-C and who has served in such capacity for a period
of at least 10 years in said office, and retired from regular active
service because of permanent disability, shall receive during the remainder of
his or
her term a salary equal to one-half the salary being paid to [him]
the
judge at the time of [his] retirement, except in case of [his]
such
judge’s election to take other retirement benefits as hereinafter
provided. If a judge of probate who is not
a full-time judge covered by RSA 100-C dies while serving in such capacity or
while on disability retirement from such capacity as provided in this section,
his or her surviving spouse shall receive during the remainder of said probate
judge’s term a payment equal to one-half the salary of said probate judge at
the time of death or such disability retirement, except in case of the probate
judge electing to take other retirement benefits as hereinafter provided. Any judge retired from active regular service
under the provisions hereof who is also a member of the state employees’
retirement system or the New Hampshire retirement system shall be entitled to
retire with disability benefits under either of said systems, upon notification
to the retirement board. If, however,
said judge elects to take payments under the provisions of this section he or
she shall thereby forfeit all rights to any benefits provided under said
employees’ or New Hampshire retirement system.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2010-0825s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill grants an allowance for justices, and their surviving spouses, who served prior to court unification in 1984 as part-time district court justices but who had full-time case loads. The bill also adds a benefit to a surviving spouse of certain retired judges of probate.
Senate Ways and Means
February 16, 2010
2010-0767s
08/03
Amendment to SB 367
Amend RSA 287-D:1, VI as inserted by section 8 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
VI. “Wager” means a monetary agreement between 2 or more persons that a sum of money or other valuable thing, shall be paid to one of them on the happening or not happening of an uncertain event. Wager may be used synonymously with the term “bet.”
Amend RSA 287-D:3, VII as inserted by section 9 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
VII. Unless
a charitable organization rents a facility from a primary game
operator licensed under RSA 287-D:2-c, the charitable organization shall
only rent a facility by means of a fixed rental payment. The fixed rental payment shall not be based
on a percentage of what the charitable organization receives from the game of
chance and it shall reflect fair rental value of the property for any use not
just as a place to hold a game of chance.
If a charitable organization rents a facility from a licensed game
operator under RSA 287-D:2-c, the charitable organization shall retain no less
than 35 percent of the gross revenues from any games of chance minus any prizes
paid in accordance with RSA 287-D:3, VIII.
Any rental agreement entered into by the
charitable organization shall be submitted with the charitable organization’s
license application for review by the racing and charitable gaming commission. Under no circumstances shall a charitable
organization sustain any loss from games of chance, such that its share of the
gross revenues minus any prizes paid is less than zero dollars, during a
license period with a single game operator.
Amend RSA 287-E:7, II as inserted by section 10 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
II.(a)
No compensation shall be paid to [operators] bona fide members of a charitable
organization if others who operate or assist in the operation of a
bingo game. Compensation shall include,
but is not necessarily limited to, money or any other thing of value. [Operators] Bona fide members of a
charitable organization who operate or assist in the operation of bingo
games may be reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses in an amount not to
exceed $25 per game date, provided that such expenses are itemized and
submitted in writing to the charitable organization.
(b) No compensation shall be paid to any person
or entity for consulting, managing, assisting in the operation of the bingo
games or the sale of lucky 7 tickets, record keeping, filing forms with the
racing and charitable gaming commission, advertising, free offer of coffee and
donuts to customers, or security protection for the charitable organization
itself not including security for the hall or parking area, unless agreed to in
advance in writing by the charitable organization. Participation in and charges for such
activities shall be solely at the discretion of the charitable
organization. Failure to participate in
any of these activities shall not constitute grounds for expulsion from any
hall where bingo games are held or lucky 7 tickets are sold.
Amend RSA 287-E:7, V as inserted by section 11 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
V. No [bingo
chairperson, bingo treasurer, or] person who has leased out a facility or
sold or leased bingo paraphernalia or related equipment to a charitable
organization for use during bingo games shall participate or play in any game
conducted at that location on that date. The
chairperson or treasurer of a charitable organization may operate or assist in
the operation of a bingo game conducted by his or her charitable organization;
however, each chairperson or treasurer may not play in or assist in the playing
of any game conducted at that locality on that date.
Amend the bill by replacing section 14 with the following:
14 Repeal. The following are repealed:
I. RSA 287-E:3-a, relative to copies of records.
II. RSA 287-D:3, IV , relative to the activation of devices used for games of chance.
III. RSA 287-E:18-a, relative to the forwarding of records and reports to the commissioner of safety.
2010-0767s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Ensures that bond money given to the state by licensed race tracks covers unpaid tickets and “account wagers.”
II. Removes the requirement that the racing and charitable gaming commission obtain social security numbers from charitable organization members.
III. Modifies requirements for operating charitable games.
This bill is a request of the racing and charitable gaming commission.
Public and Municipal Affairs
February 18, 2010
2010-0808s
06/01
Amendment to SB 378
Amend RSA 53-A:3-a, IV as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
IV. The agreement may include provisions by which each municipality or private entity indemnifies the other municipality or private entity and their officers, employees, and agents against any liability arising out of the indemnifying municipality’s or private entity’s negligent or otherwise wrongful conduct. No agreement shall be written or construed to require the state or any state agency to defend or indemnify any other entity.
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
February 18, 2010
2010-0815s
03/05
Amendment to SB 385-FN-A
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 New Section; Low Digit Number Plates. Amend RSA 261 by inserting after section 89-c the following new section:
261:89-d Low Digit Number Plates.
I. Holders of number plates bearing one, 2, 3, or 4 digit registration numbers shall pay the vanity plate service and renewal fees established in RSA 261:89, which shall be in addition to any other registration or plate fees.
II. This section shall not apply to:
(a) Plates limited to specified eligible vehicle owners, such as special number plates for veterans, gold star number plates, special number plates for members of the national guard, special number plates for veterans who are disabled, blind, or former prisoners of war or were awarded the Purple Heart medal or survived Pearl Harbor, and walking disability number plates.
(b) Plates limited to specified eligible vehicles or uses, such as antique motor vehicle number plates and farm number plates.
(c) Motorcycle number plates.
(d) Conservation number plates.
(e) Plates bearing registration numbers that include letters.
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following and renumbering the original section 2 to read as 4:
2 Applicability. RSA 261:89-d, as inserted by section 1 of this act, shall not apply to any person holding a number plate bearing a one, 2, 3, or 4 digit registration number on the effective date of this act so long as the person continues to hold such number plate.
3 Driver Training Fund. Amend RSA 263:52, I to read as follows:
I. The proceeds from original license fees as provided in RSA 263:42 and the vanity plate service fee collected in accordance with RSA 261:89 or RSA 261:89-d, plus the fee for the renewal of the use of such plates, after costs of such plates or designation of effective periods thereof and issuance of same have been appropriated and deducted, shall be expended solely for courses of instruction and training in safe motor vehicle driving conducted in or under the supervision of secondary schools. After all costs of administration of the program each year of the biennium have been reserved, the balance which is appropriated to the driver training program shall be paid to the state treasurer by June 30 of each year. Such balance shall be kept in a separate fund which shall be paid out on or before September 15 of each year to participating schools prorated on a per-pupil basis for those who have completed the driver education program. Subject to final approval by the governor and council, the commissioner of safety jointly with the commissioner of education shall adopt pursuant to RSA 541-A and publish rules governing the courses of instruction and training and determining eligibility of secondary schools to receive moneys from the fund established by this section.
2010-0815s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires holders of low-digit number plates to pay vanity plate fees.
Senate Education
February 16, 2010
2010-0774s
04/03
Amendment to SB 386-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
February 18, 2010
2010-0814s
03/05
Amendment to SB 413
Amend RSA 265:95, III(b) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(b) A
sticker or other nontransparent material shall be permitted on a rear window if
the vehicle is equipped with exterior rearview mirrors on the right and left
side of the vehicle that provide the driver with a clear and unobstructed view
of the way to the rear of the vehicle.
Senate Judiciary
February 17, 2010
2010-0793s
06/09
Amendment to SB 425-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to exemptions to the right-to-know law.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Subparagraph; Nonpublic Session. Amend RSA 91-A:3, II by inserting after subparagraph (i) the following new subparagraph:
(j) Consideration of confidential, commercial, or financial information that is exempt from public disclosure under RSA 91-A:5, IV in an adjudicative proceeding pursuant to RSA 541 or RSA 541-A.
2 New Paragraph; Public Utilities; Proceedings Before the Commission; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 365:8 by inserting after paragraph XIII the following new paragraph:
XIV. Standards and procedures for public utilities to request protection of routine filings that contain confidential commercial or financial information.
3 Repeal. RSA 378:43, relative to information not subject to the right-to-know law, is repealed.
4 Effective Date.
I. Section 3 of this act shall take effect 180 days after its passage.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
2010-0793s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill repeals a provision exempting certain information provided by a telephone utility to the public utilities commission from the right-to-know law and permits information that is exempt from public disclosure in an adjudicative proceeding to be considered in a nonpublic session.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 18, 2010
2010-0826s
05/04
Amendment to SB 428
Amend section 2 of the bill by replacing subparagraph I(a) with the following:
(a) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
Amend the bill by replacing section 4 of the bill with the following:
4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Two members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 18, 2010
2010-0824s
10/04
Amendment to SB 470-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Retirement System; Membership; Prior Service Credit. Amend RSA 100-A:3, VI(b) to read as follows:
(b) In the case of prior service credit for time served as a member for which the member's accumulated contributions have been withdrawn, the amount of creditable service purchased may be the full length of service relating to the withdrawn contributions or a partial share of such service. The amount determined by the actuary to reinstate full or partial service credit shall be the amount of withdrawn contributions, but not less than one month's contributions multiplied by the ratio of the service credit to be purchased to the full length of service relating to the withdrawn contributions, with this amount adjusted for interest from the date of withdrawal to the date of payment based on the interest rates in effect for each fiscal year. The amount determined by the actuary to purchase prior service credit related to Peace Corps and AmeriCorps service and related to university system of New Hampshire service shall be computed under RSA 100-A:4, VIII and under RSA 100-A:4-d, respectively. For all other prior service credit the amount determined by the actuary shall be the product of the member's annual rate of compensation at the time of buy-in, multiplied by the sum of the member and employer contribution rates in effect with respect to the member at the time of buy-in, multiplied by the number of years of prior service credit bought.
2 New Section; Credit for Certain University System of New Hampshire Prior Group II Service. Amend RSA 100-A by inserting after section 4-c the following new section:
100-A:4-d Credit for
University System of
I. Notwithstanding any provision of RSA 100-A to the contrary, any group II permanent policeman of the New Hampshire retirement system, in service on or after June 30, 2010, who was formerly a regular full-time police officer for the university system of New Hampshire (USNH) on or after June 30, 2010, and a member of the USNH section 403(b) defined contribution plan and/or USNH police retirement plan shall be allowed to purchase credit for such service as creditable service in the New Hampshire retirement system; provided, however, that creditable service in the New Hampshire retirement system which is purchased under this paragraph shall not be deemed creditable service for the purpose of eligibility for medical and surgical benefits as a retired employee under RSA 21-I:30. For such members, only creditable service performed in the state of New Hampshire as a member of the New Hampshire retirement system shall be counted as creditable service for the purpose of eligibility for medical and surgical benefits as a retired employee under RSA 21-I:30. For the purposes of this section, any military service not otherwise authorized pursuant to RSA 100-A:4, IV, V, or VI shall not be included as creditable service in the USNH section 403(b) defined contribution plan or USNH police retirement plan. The group II permanent policeman member shall meet the following conditions:
(a) The member has terminated regular full-time employment with the university system of New Hampshire and active membership in both the USNH section 403(b) defined contribution plan and the USNH police retirement plan and has become a group II permanent policeman member of the New Hampshire retirement system;
(b) The
member applies for university system of
(c) The
member provides such information and certification from the university system
of
(d) The member pays to the New Hampshire retirement system the full cost for buy-in of creditable service as provided in RSA 100-A:3, VI(b), plus prepayment of any actuarial calculation fee as determined by the board; and
(e) The amount of creditable service purchased shall be either the full length of service rendered in the USNH section 403(b) defined contribution plan and the USNH police retirement plan or a pro-rata portion of such service purchasable with the maximum amount which the member is permitted to withdraw from such plans; and
(f) In no case shall the creditable service purchased exceed the service time rendered in the USNH section 403(b) defined contribution plan and the USNH police retirement plan, or include any service period for which the member remains eligible for benefits in such plans.
II. Credit for
university system of
III. Upon
certification by the
IV. In no case shall service purchased as creditable service in the New Hampshire retirement system under the provisions of this section be deemed to be creditable service for the purposes of eligibility for medical benefits after retirement under the provisions of RSA 100-A:52 through RSA 100-A:55 or RSA 21-I:26 through RSA 21-I:36.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Senate Judiciary
February 17, 2010
2010-0790s
04/05
Amendment to SB 471-FN
Amend RSA 632-A:3, IV(c) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(c) For
the purpose of this paragraph, “sexual contact” means the intentional touching
of the person’s sexual or intimate parts, including genitalia, anus, breasts,
and buttocks, where such contact, or the causing of such contact, can
reasonably be construed as being for the purpose of sexual arousal or
gratification of the person in the position of authority, or the humiliation of
the person being touched.
Amend RSA 632-A:4, III(c) as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(c) For the purpose of this paragraph, “sexual contact” means the intentional touching of the person’s sexual or intimate parts, including genitalia, anus, breasts, and buttocks, where such contact, or the causing of such contact, can reasonably be construed as being for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification of the person in the position of authority, or the humiliation of the person being touched.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 18, 2010
2010-0823s
10/04
Amendment to SB 478
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the appointments to the board of home inspectors, and relative to the administrative attachment of the plumbers’ board.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 1 with the following:
2 Plumbers’ Board; Administrative Attachment. Amend RSA 329-A:3, III to read as follows:
III. The board
shall be an administratively attached agency, under RSA 21-G:10, to the
department of [environmental services] safety.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2010-0823s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill changes the terms for appointments to the board of home inspectors.
The bill also changes the administrative attachment of the state board for the licensing and regulation of plumbers from the department of environmental services to the department of safety.
Health and Human Services
February 16, 2010
2010-0736s
05/03
Amendment to SB 484
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT allowing the
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Statement of Intent. The general court intends that the New Hampshire children's trust fund, established by RSA 169-C:39-c and administratively attached to the office of the attorney general, become a private, not-for-profit corporation to be known as the "New Hampshire Children's Trust" and that all assets, operations, and functions of the New Hampshire children’s trust fund be transferred to the private entity.
2 Transfer of Assets,
Operations, and Functions. All assets,
operations, and functions of the New Hampshire children’s trust fund,
established in RSA 169-C:39-a through RSA 169-C:39-i, are hereby transferred to
the New Hampshire Children’s Trust, a private New Hampshire voluntary corporation
qualified by the Internal Revenue Service as a section 501(c)(3) entity. The transfer shall include any and all funds
held by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the state treasurer on
behalf of the
3 Repeal. RSA 169-C:39-a through RSA 169-C:39-i,
relative to the
4 Contingency. Sections 2 and 3 of this act shall take effect on the date that the New Hampshire Children’s Trust certifies to the secretary of state, the state treasurer, and the director of the office of legislative services that the trust has been formed as a private New Hampshire voluntary corporation and has been qualified by the Internal Revenue Service as a section 501(c)(3) entity.
5 Effective Date.
I. Sections 2 and 3 of this act shall take effect as provided in section 4 of this act.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
2010-0736s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill repeals the
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 18, 2010
2010-0828s
05/04
Amendment to SB 493-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the use of best value contracting by state agencies and establishing a best value procurement commission.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Best Value Procurement Commission Established. There is established a best value procurement commission to assess the feasibility of, and potential methods for implementing, best value contracting practices in state procurement and to propose a best value contracting pilot program.
2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(c) The commissioner or the department of administrative services, or designee.
(d) The director of the division of plant and property management, department of administrative services, or designee.
(e) The commissioner of the department of transportation, or designee.
(f) The attorney general, or designee.
(g) Seven public members, appointed by the governor, representing the interests of business, labor, construction, health care, the environment, career development, and state government.
II. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, except that legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
3 Duties. The commission shall:
I. Investigate and
assess current methods used to procure state building and construction
contracts in
II. Investigate and assess best value contracting practices used by other states to procure state building and construction contracts, identify similarities and differences between such methods and those used in New Hampshire, provide the methods used to make the commission’s assessment, and seek analyses, if any, conducted relative to those other state’s methods.
III. Investigate and assess best value contracting practices used by entities within and outside the state of New Hampshire, identify the definition of best value used by that entity as well as the similarities and differences between methods used by the entity and those used by the state, provide the methods used to make the commission’s assessment, and seek analyses, if any, conducted relative to those entities’ methods.
IV. Solicit information and testimony from the public, which shall include holding at least 3 public hearings.
V. Assess the likely areas of fiscal impact if best value contracting were to be implemented either for a pilot program, for state building and construction contracts, or for all state contracts, including estimated savings or expenditures, or methods by which savings or expenditures may be calculated.
VI. Propose a pilot program for the implementation of best value contracting in specific state contracts, including in the proposal any statutory amendments or other legislation necessary to implement the program.
VII. Propose specific guidelines, standards, definitions, and criteria for use in a pilot program, as well as the proposed method for implementing those guidelines, standards, definitions, and criteria.
VIII. Propose specific standards to measure the success of the pilot program.
IX. Propose specific methods by which the pilot program, if successful, may be implemented in regard to all state contracting for buildings and construction, including, but not limited to, identifying specific amendments, enactments, or changes or additions to administrative rules or rulemaking authority that would be necessary to implement best value contracting in the area of buildings and construction and proposing specific methods by which guidelines, standards, definitions, and criteria may be established for use in building and construction contracts.
X. Propose specific methods by which the pilot program, if successful, may be implemented in regard to all state contracts, including, but not limited to, identifying specific amendments, enactments, or changes or additions to administrative rules or rulemaking authority that would be necessary to implement best value contracting and proposing specific methods by which guidelines, standards, definitions, and criteria may be established for use in all state contracts.
4 Chairperson; Quorum. The governor shall appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson of the commission. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the senate member, and the first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Seven members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. Legislative members shall serve a term coterminous with their term in office and non-legislative members shall serve a 3-year term. Any vacancy on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
5 Report. The commission shall submit interim reports of its findings and any recommendations to the task force on state procurement policies and procedures, established in SB 495-FN of the 2010 legislative session, the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and state library on or before November 1, 2010, November 1, 2011, and November 1, 2012. The focus of the November 1, 2010 interim report shall be on the commission’s study of existing state contracting practices and the commission’s assessment of best value procurement methodologies used by other states and entities. Subsequent interim reports shall focus on the commission’s development, implementation, and assessment of the pilot program. The commission shall file a final report that summarizes the commission’s findings and recommendations for continued and expanded use of best value procurement by state agencies on or before June 30, 2013.
6 New Chapter; State Procurement. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 21-R the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 21-S
21-S:1 State Procurement; Best Value Contracting.
I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law requiring an agency, as defined in RSA 21-G:5, III, to use the lowest responsible or qualified bidder, an agency may elect to award a contract on the basis of best value, in which case the election to award on the basis of best value, as well as the objective and quantifiable criteria that will be used to determine best value, shall be set forth in the invitation to bid. Any award made under this section shall not be made on criteria that are unknown to the parties submitting bids or proposals. Nothing in this section shall prevent the agency from making judgments on the capabilities of vendors to complete the work requested if this option is clearly stated in the body of the document and if used as the reason for the award, is so stated.
II. For purposes of this section, “best-value” means a procurement process where price and other key factors are considered in the evaluation and selection process to minimize impacts and enhance the long-term performance and value of the goods or services for which bids are solicited.
7 Effective Date.
I. Section 6 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
2010-0828s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a best value procurement commission and permits state agencies to use best value procurement methods.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
February 18, 2010
2010-0829s
10/04
Amendment to SB 499-FN
Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 126-A:10-a, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. For any professional regulatory boards and advisory councils or committees which are under the supervision and control of the department, and for any boards or councils which are administratively attached under RSA 21-G:10 to the department and are designated as subject to the provisions of this section, the commissioner may consolidate the following functions in order to provide efficiency and coordination of the administrative support of professional regulatory boards:
Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
February 18, 2010
2010-0819s
06/01
Amendment to SB 501-FN
Amend RSA 282-A:31-b, I(d) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(d) The plan provides that health benefits shall continue to be provided to the employees in the affected units as though their normal weekly hours of work had not been reduced, provided that retirement benefits under a defined benefit pension plan, as defined in section 3(35) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, shall continue to be provided to the employees in the affected units on a pro-rata basis, and specifies the effect, if any, the reduction in the normal weekly hours of work will have on other fringe benefits provided by the employer.
Amend RSA 282-A:31-b, I(f) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(f) The written approval by the collective bargaining agent certified representative for each affected unit is included in the plan.
Senate Education
February 16, 2010
2010-0773s
04/05
Amendment to SCR 2
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
A RESOLUTION encouraging
Amend the resolution by replacing all after the resolving clause with the following:
Whereas, schools have the potential to make positive, tangible environmental change in the world while teaching students to be stewards of their communities, the earth, and its resources; and
Whereas, schools are important consumers of natural resources, including energy, water, food, and paper; and
Whereas, school districts expend financial resources on chemical pest control, cleaning supplies, energy, water, and office and school supplies; and
Whereas, school districts have a considerable opportunity and desire through their purchasing power to improve both the environment and its financial bottom line; and
Whereas, there is a tremendous opportunity to teach children about ecological sustainability, environmental health, and nutrition and support students to become leaders in making their own school a healthier and more ecologically friendly place; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the general court urges school districts in
I. The development and adoption of an integrated pest management program and other policies to minimize or eliminate the use of hazardous pesticides and herbicides in schools;
II. An audit of cleaning materials and procedures used in schools and the development of a plan to use the least toxic substances and least wasteful procedures;
III. A program to ensure that new schools are built and existing schools refurbished following criteria that mandate the use of environmentally sound building material, the efficient use of energy, water, and other resources, and the creation of a healthy learning environment for children;
IV. A plan to improve the energy efficiency of schools and to increasingly rely on clean, renewable energy sources to power the school’s facilities; and
V. The creation of recycling and composting programs for school waste, along with the procurement of recycled office and classroom supplies; and
That the senate clerk send copies of this resolution to the
superintendents of each school administrative unit in
2010-0773s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This concurrent resolution urges school districts in
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 103, SH
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge
8:30 a.m. SB 505-FN-A, establishing the
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. SB 486-FN-L, relative to the school building aid program.
11:00 a.m. SB 503, relative to unique pupil identification.
11:15 a.m. SJR 3, in support of the
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. SB 495-FN, relative to state competitive bidding practices.
(the previous hearing for SB 495-FN was recessed on February 16th)
2:15 p.m. SB 504-FN, relative to the effective date for the implementation of the retirement system employer assessments for excess benefits.
2:30 p.m. HB 1131, relative to requirements for firefighter certification.
2:45 p.m. SB 466, relative to automatic fire warning devices and carbon monoxide detection devices in dwellings.
(Note
time change for SB 466)
Cancelled SB 348, establishing the opticians governing board in the office of licensed allied health professionals.
(SB
348 is cancelled and will be rescheduled at later date)
Cancelled SB 453, relative to air quality in ice rinks.
(SB
453 is cancelled and will be rescheduled at later date)
Cancelled SB 440, relative to executive branch ethics.
(SB
440 is cancelled and will be rescheduled at later date)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Sgambati (C), Sen. Gilmour (VC), Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gallus, Sen. Downing
9:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
SB 396-FN, limiting the use of child restraint practices in schools and treatment facilities.
JUDICIARY, Room 103, SH
Sen. Reynolds (C), Sen. Lasky (VC), Sen. Houde, Sen.
Roberge, Sen. Letourneau
2:00 p.m. SB 439, making technical corrections and changes to court sites and names.
2:15 p.m. SB 438, relative to procedures in small claims actions.
2:30 p.m. SB 341, relative to remedies available in landlord-tenant actions.
2:45 p.m. SB 415, relative to remedies against landlords.
3:00 p.m. SB 431, relative to housing and tenancy protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
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 389-FN-A, relative to the interest and dividends tax on certain distributions to investors in investment organizations.
(the previous hearing for SB 389-FN-A was recessed on January 26th)
10:30 a.m. SB 490-FN, allowing historical racing.
(Note time change for SB 490-FN)
10:45 a.m. SB 496-FN-A, changing the carry forward periods for the business enterprise tax credit against the business profits tax and increasing the threshold amounts for taxation under the business enterprise tax.
(Note time change for SB 496-FN-A)
11:00 a.m. SB 498-FN-A, relative to taxation of certain tobacco products and requiring a discount to wholesalers on cash purchases of tobacco tax stamps.
(Note time change for SB 498-FN-A)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
1:00 p.m. or Immediately Following Session
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
WAYS AND MEANS, Room 100, SH
Sen. Odell (C), Sen. D'Allesandro (VC), Sen. Janeway, Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Gilmour, Sen. Downing, Sen. Bradley
1:00 p.m. or Immediately Following Session on the Following Bills
1:00 p.m. SB 497-FN-A, changing the business profits tax deduction for reasonable compensation for partnerships, limited liability companies, and sole proprietorships and modifying the interest and dividends tax statute to follow the definitions of interest and dividends used in the United States Internal Revenue Code.
(the previous hearing for SB 497-FN-A was recessed on February 16th)
1:15 p.m. SB 502-FN-A, requiring use of the federal tax treatment for deduction of costs of section 179 business property under the business profits tax.
1:30 p.m. SB 483-FN-A, relative to the interpretation of Internal Revenue Code section 1031 as it relates to taxation under the business profits tax.
(the previous hearing for SB 483-FN-A was recessed on February 2nd)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Room 102, LOB
Sen. Hassan (C), Sen. DeVries (VC), Sen. Reynolds, Sen. Cilley, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Roberge
1:30 p.m. SB 314, relative to the investment of public funds.
1:45 p.m. SB 333, relative to foreclosure conveyances and foreclosure consultants.
2:00 p.m. SB 423, relative to health insurance coverage for licensed athletic trainer services.
2:15 p.m. SB 469, requiring the department of labor to warn employers of certain violations prior to imposing a fine.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
EDUCATION, Room 103, LOB
Sen. Kelly (C), Sen. Merrill (VC), Sen. Fuller Clark, Sen. Lasky, Sen. Bragdon, Sen. Letourneau
3:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
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 422, relative to small power producer electric sales in brownfields and economically depressed locations.
8:50 a.m. SB 418, establishing requirements for electric distribution company solicitation of proposals from renewable energy developers.
9:10 a.m. SB 338, relative to modification of PSNH generation assets.
9:30 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.
(the previous hearing for SB 334 was recessed on February 11th)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
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. SB 489-FN-A-L, relative to table gaming and video lottery at certain locations throughout the state and relative to the recovery of horse racing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
8:30 a.m. SB 446, relative to the governance of
the
8:50 a.m. SB 317, relative to the standard for zoning variances.
9:00 a.m. SB 430, relative to grading and improving subdivision streets.
9:30 a.m. 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.
9:45 a.m. SB 488, relative to the adoption of local spending caps.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 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 380, relative to the definition of permissible fireworks.
8:45 a.m. SB 416, relative to the state minimum hourly wage applicable to tipped restaurant employees.
9:00 a.m. SB 421, relative to the laws regulating
trusts and trust companies in
9:15 a.m. SB 435, relative to the provision of caller locations in emergency situations.
9:30 a.m. SB 459, relative to medical payments coverage.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
THURSDAY, MARCH 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
8:30 a.m. SB 366, relative to size limitations on OHRVs operating on state-owned trails.
(the previous hearing for SB 366 was recessed on January 28th)
9:00 a.m. SB 301, relative to combustion of untreated wood at municipal transfer stations.
9:30 a.m. SB 370, relative to sewage disposal systems.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
Sen. DeVries (C), Sen. Houde (VC), Sen. Sgambati, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Barnes
8:30 a.m. SB 328, relative to approval procedures on plats.
8:45 a.m. SB 506, ceding concurrent jurisdiction
to the
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 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 408, relative to purchasing alliances.
8:45 a.m. SB 420, relative to the use of mail-order pharmacies for prescription drug benefits under accident and health insurance policies and plans.
9:00 a.m. SB 436, relative to health insurance open enrollment periods and establishing a commission relative to children's health insurance.
9:15 a.m. SB 468, relative to tort reform.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY
FOLLOW
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
9:30 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A LEGISLATIVE PLAN
TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CERTAIN ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (SB 112, Chapter 255:1, Laws of 2009)
11:00 a.m. Room 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
STATE COMMITTEE ON AGING (RSA 161-F:7,I)
10:00 a.m.
129 Pleasant Street
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO STORMWATER (HB 1295, Chapter 71:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 305, 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
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010
JOINT LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 17-N:1)
3:30 p.m. Room 212, LOB Regular Business
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, 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)
Cancelled Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A
COMMISSION TO
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH 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
COMMISSION TO STUDY REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SECURE LANDFILLS (HB 672, Chapter 252:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room 304, LOB 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
PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE (RSA 187-A:28-a)
10:00 a.m. Room 103, SH 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)
Cancelled Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO
1:30 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, MARCH 9, 2010
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
Rescheduled 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
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
9:00 a.m. Public Utilities
Commission Regular
Meeting
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business
STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD EVALUATION COMMITTEE (RSA 99-E:1,I)
9:30 a.m. Room 101, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE DEATH PENALTY IN
10:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
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
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 101, 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
COMMISSION TO
11:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Subcommittee Meeting
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010
3:30 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010
COMMISSION TO
EVALUATE THE LONG-TERM USES OF THE LAKES REGION FACILITY LOCATED IN
3:00 p.m. Room 303, LOB Regular Meeting
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
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
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
3:30 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Business
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
FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 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, APRIL 5, 2010
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 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, APRIL 9, 2010
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a)
9:00 a.m. Public Utilities
Commission Regular
Meeting
VOLUNTEER NH BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 19-H:1)
9:00 a.m. Greater
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 Complaint Review Committee
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 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
CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009)
2:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 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, 365, 392, 393, 397, 450, 456 483.
HOUSE BILLS:
232, 564, 629, 660, 1281.
NOTICES
Senate committee hearings will not be held on Town Meeting Day, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Committee chairs have the option to reschedule their Tuesday hearings to Monday, March 8, 2010 at their regularly scheduled hearing times.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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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 3, 2010
All Senators are invited to participate in the annual "Read Across America" event sponsored by NEA/NH to be held in the Senate Chamber on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Senators will be divided into small groups to read to children from their respective districts. Books will be provided, but Senators may also bring a favorite book to share with the children.
Sylvia B. Larsen,
Senate President
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010
All legislators and staff are invited to the 8th
Annual New Hampshire Capital St. Patrick’s Day Roast to benefit events at
Children’s Hospital at
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
********
WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 17, 2010
The Bobby Stephen's Fund for Education is hosting a St Patrick's Day Celebration to Benefit NH
Jobs for
Senator Lou D'Allesandro
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TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be parked in front of the
State House and ready for donations on Tuesday, March 23rd, from 9:00 a.m.
until 3:00 p.m. Please contact Health Services (Ex 2757) to set up an
appointment. We hope that we can make a significant donation to aid the
Red Cross in their work here and abroad.
Senator Kathleen G. Sgambati
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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 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in
Senator Martha Fuller
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SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2010
Bring the whole family and join us on the grounds of the New
Hampshire Fish and Game Department Headquarters,
This annual community conservation education event is being sponsored in conjunction with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. This is a free, fun-filled day of activities for the whole family with lots to see and even more to do. Try your hand at archery, learn to cast a fishing line, or find your way with a map and compass. Build a duck box, tie a fly, do a wildlife craft activity, take a nature walk or learn how to landscape for wildlife. The list is endless.
Visit the Discovery Room and see if you can discover the
various wildlife animal mounts including a mother moose and her calf. Meet Smokey Bear, trained falcons, live trout
and salmon, and numerous other types of wildlife. More then 35 exhibitors from an array of
nature, environmental and conservation organizations will be on hand, rain or
shine, to help you learn about
Remember: FREE ADMISSION. For more information, call (603)271-3211 or visit www.WildNH.com.
Senator John T. Gallus
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SENATE SCHEDULE
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 & MARCH
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 & March. 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 |
|
Feb. 26 |
10:30 |
STARR Program – |
10 |
|
March 1 |
9:45/11:00
SH/Manse |
|
75/4 |
|
March 1 |
10:00 |
One Sky Community
Services – |
20 |
|
March 2 |
9:45 |
|
50/4 |
|
March 3 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
65/4 |
|
March 4 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
100/4 |
|
March 4 |
12:30 |
|
50/4 |
|
March 5 |
9:45/11:00 SH/SC |
Lincoln St.
School – |
80/4 |
|
March 5 |
12:30 |
|
25/4 |
|
March 5 |
3:00 |
Campus Compact |
25/col |
|
March 8 |
9:45 |
Lincoln St.
School – |
40/4 |
|
March 8 |
10:30 |
|
60/4 |
|
March 9 |
9:45/11:15 SH/HM |
|
100/3+4 |
|
March 10 |
9:00 |
Laconia HS
Women’s Choir |
|
|
March 10 |
10:00/11:30 |
|
100/4 |
|
March 10 |
2:00 |
|
25/adults |
|
March 11 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
70/4 |
|
March 12 |
9:45/11:00 SH/SC |
Lincoln St.
School – |
80/4 |
|
March 12 |
11:30 |
|
29/4 |
|
March 15 |
9:00 |
|
50/4 |
|
March 15 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
|
60/4 |
|
March 16 |
9:00 |
|
50/4 |
|
March 16 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
|
64/4 |
|
March 16 |
12:00 |
|
26/Col |
|
March 17 |
9:00 |
|
25/4 |
|
March 17 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
70/4 |
|
March 17 |
12:30 |
|
17/4 |
|
March 18 |
9:00 |
Broken |
45/4 |
|
March 18 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
75/4 |
|
March 19 |
9:00 |
Broken |
45/4 |
|
March 19 |
9:30/10:45 SH/HM |
|
56/4 |
|
March 19 |
11:30 |
|
12/HS |
|
March 22 |
9:00 |
Broken |
25/4 |
|
March 22 |
10:00/11:30 SH/SC |
|
604 |
|
March 23 |
10:30 |
|
60/4 |
|
March 23 |
9:00 |
|
45/4 |
|
March 24 |
9:45/11:00 SH/HM |
|
88/4 |
|
March 24 |
12:15 |
|
38/4 |
|
March 25 |
9:45/11:00 SH/HM |
|
88/4 |
|
March 26 |
9:30 |
|
50/4 |
|
March 26 |
10:30 |
|
45/4 |
|
March 29 |
9:30/10:45 SH/HM |
|
95/4 |
|
March 30 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
80/4 |
|
March 31 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
60/4 |