Out of Recess.

Senator Cohen moved that the business of the day being completed that the Senate now adjourn until Thursday, March 17, 1999 at 10:00 a.m.

The Senate met at 10:00 a.m.

A quorum was present.

The prayer was offered by the Rev. David P. Jones, Senate Chaplain.

Senator Trombly led the Pledge of Allegiance.

SB 11-FN, relative to the filing fee for securities in a combined prospectus offered for sale in New Hampshire by a mutual fund. Banks Committee. Vote 4-0. Ought to Pass, Senator Fraser for the committee.

SB 99, allowing the same interest rates and charges on small loans under $1,500 as is allowed for small loans over $1,500. Banks Committee. Vote 3-0. Ought to Pass, Senator Klemm for the committee.

SB 123, allowing nontestamentary transfer on death of mutual fund shares under the uniform transfer on death (TOD) security registration act. Banks Committee. Vote 3-0. Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

SB 117, relative to the duties of the board of trustees of the community-technical college system. Education Committee. Vote 7-0. Ought to Pass, Senator Johnson for the committee.

SB 119, relative to the withdrawal of a pupil from school. Education Committee. Vote 6-0. Ought to Pass, Senator J. King for the committee.

SB 91, designating segments of the Cold River as protected under the rivers management and protection program. Environment Committee. Vote 6-0. Ought to Pass, Senator Russman for the committee.

SB 89-L, relative to library trustees. Executive Departments and Administration Committee. Vote 6-1. Ought to Pass, Senator Trombly for the committee.

SB 12-FN-A, relative to the World War II memorial campaign and making an appropriation therefor. Finance Committee. Vote 8-0. Ought to Pass, Senator McCarley for the committee.

SB 36-FN-A, relative to salary increases for care providers for persons with developmental and acquired disabilities and making an appropriation therefor. Finance Committee. Vote 8-0. Ought to Pass, Senator Squires for the committee.

SB 37-FN, relative to fees for testing of domestic animals for disease. Finance Committee. Vote 8-0. Ought to Pass, Senator Larsen for the committee.

SB 45-FN-A, allowing a waiver of interest for the time period of an extension of the date of payment of the legacies and successions tax. Finance Committee. Vote 8-0. Ought to Pass, Senator McCarley for the committee.

SB 23, urging the President and Congress to extend the Older Americans Act for a 3-year period. Internal Affairs Committee. Vote 4-0. Ought to Pass, Senator Fraser for the committee.

HB 54, allowing simultaneous service of a demand for rent and a notice to quit. Public Affairs Committee. Vote 3-0. Ought to Pass, Senator Trombly for the committee.

SB 17, relative to the funeral arrangements. Public Affairs Committee. Vote 4-0. Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Krueger for the committee.

1999-0378s

01/03

Amend the bill by replacing section 5 with the following:

5 Release or Transfer of Body; To Whom Authorized. Amend RSA 290:11 to read as follows:

290:11 Release; Transfer of Body; Liability Limited.

I. No dead body of a human being may be released or transferred from any residence, hospital, or other facility to any person other than a funeral director or [his] designee, or to the next-of-kin as defined in RSA 290:16, IV, or designated agent under RSA 290:17 who shall be responsible for the completion of forms as required by RSA 290:12.

II. The body of any deceased person may be transferred to another town for preparation or for burial or cremation only under the direction of a funeral director, next-of-kin, or designated agent; provided that death was not sudden, or the result of violence, and provided that such body shall be returned to the town in which death occurred within 36 hours, or a permit for permanent removal, as required by this chapter, has been secured within that time.

III. Any person or institution releasing a body pursuant to this chapter shall be held harmless against and shall not be liable for, any harm, loss, cost, injury, damage, or claim of any kind whatsoever incurred by any party in connection with the release of the body.

Senator Trombly offered a floor amendment.

1998-0382s

01/09

Amendment to SB 308

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:

 1 Board of Directors. Amend RSA 420-F:2 to read as follows:

420-F:2 Directors. The number of directors who shall manage the business and affairs of Delta shall be at least 12 and not more than 15, all of whom shall be residents of the state of New Hampshire[, and a majority of whom shall be public members]. At least 60 percent of the directors shall be public members and the 40 percent remaining directors shall be participating dentists. All directors shall be elected by Delta’s contract holders and subscribers. The contract holders, subscribers and participating dentists shall be the members of Delta. Delta’s management shall establish the procedure for the election process of the directors. The articles of agreement, bylaws, and all governing documents, as they exist on the effective date of the section, shall survive, except as expressly modified by this law.

Senator Gordon is in opposition to SB 17.

SB 101, relative to landlord-tenant obligations. Public Affairs Committee. Vote 3-0. Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Trombly for the committee.

1999-0297s

08/01

Amend RSA 540-A:3, VIII as inserted by section 6 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

VIII. No landlord shall knowingly rent premises, or maintain premises for rent, that are in violation of RSA 48-A:14, whether or not the municipality in which the premises are located has adopted ordinances pursuant to RSA 48-A. The court shall not find a violation of this paragraph unless, before initiating any action, the tenant notified the landlord in writing of the alleged violation, or the tenant proves by clear and convincing evidence that the landlord otherwise had knowledge of the violation. After notice of the violation, the landlord must initiate remedial action within 30 days or, in the event of an emergency, in such time as is required by the emergency, and must complete the repairs in a timely manner. Nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed or interpreted to interfere with, limit or otherwise restrict any municipal code enforcement program or activity as that program or activity may affect the premises.

SB 188-L, allowing school districts to have a special vote on a bond issue in the same calendar year in which they voted on the bond issue. Public Affairs Committee. Vote 4-0. Ought to Pass, Senator Roberge for the committee.

SB 60, establishing a committee to study the licensure of radiographers and radiologic technicians. Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Committee. Vote 4-0. Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

SB 65, establishing a study committee to review field activities conducted by the department of health and human services relative to children, youth and families. Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Committee. Vote 6-0. Ought to Pass, Senator Gordon for the committee.

SB 62-FN-A-L, relative to the acquisition of Umbagog Lake Campground in Cambridge, New Hampshire, and making an appropriation therefor. Wildlife and Recreation Committee. Vote 5-0. Ought to Pass, Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.

SB 92-FN, relative to education grants funded by the companion animal-neutering fund. Wildlife and Recreation Committee. Vote 6-0. Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

SB 142, establishing a process for appeal of decisions of the executive director of fish and game. Wildlife and Recreation Committee. Vote 5-0. Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Disnard for the committee.

Senator D’Allesandro moved to have SB 14, establishing a committee to study the financial impact of federal welfare reform on the cities and towns of New Hampshire, taken off the table.

Senator F. King is in opposition to SB 14.

Senator Cohen moved that the Senate now adjourn from the early session, that the business of the late session be in order at the present time, that the bills ordered to third reading be read a third time by this resolution, all titles be the same as adopted and that they be passed at the present time; and that when we adjourn, we adjourn until Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at 9:00 a.m.

SB 12-FN-A, relative to the World War II memorial campaign and making an appropriation therefor.

SB 14, establishing a committee to study the impact of federal welfare reform on the cities and towns of New Hampshire.

SB 17, relative to the funeral arrangements.

SB 23, urging the President and Congress to extend the Older Americans Act for a 3-year period.

SB 36-FN-A, relative to salary increases for care providers for persons with developmental and acquired disabilities and making an appropriation therefor.

SB 37-FN, relative to fees for testing of domestic animals for disease.

SB 45-FN-A, allowing a waiver of interest for the time period of an extension of the date of payment of the legacies and successions tax.

HB 54, allowing simultaneous service of a demand for rent and a notice to quit.

SB 60, establishing a committee to study the licensure of radiographers and radiologic technicians.

SB 65, establishing a study committee to review field activities conducted by the department of health and human services relative to children, youth and families.

SB 89-L, relative to library trustees.

SB 91, designating segments of the Cold River as protected under the rivers management and protection program.

SB 92-FN, relative to education grants funded by the companion animal-neutering fund.

SB 99, allowing the same interest rates and charges on small loans under $1,500 as is allowed for small loans over $1,500.

SB 101, relative to landlord-tenant obligations.

SB 117, relative to the duties of the board of trustees of the community-technical college system.

SB 119, relative to the withdrawal of a pupil from school.

Senator Johnson moved that the business of the day being completed moved that the Senate now adjourn until Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at 9:00 a.m.