Out of Recess.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in its amendments to the following entitled House Bills and Resolutions sent down from the Senate:

HB 1146-L, relative to tax increment financing.

HB 1309, relative to wood-to-energy rate order buydowns.

HCR 27, requesting Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to prevent federal courts from instructing states or political subdivisions of states to levy or increase taxes.

HJR 21, calling for changes in the federal Clean Air Act regarding best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate.

HJR 24, urging the United States Environment Protection Agency and Congress to work with the northeastern states and gasoline refiners to authorize the use of a regional gasoline containing less or no MTBE additive and to promptly eliminate Clean Air Act requirements for oxygenates in gasoline.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Senate Bills sent down from the Senate:

SB 206-FN-A-L, relative to distribution of tobacco settlement funds.

SB 334, relative to credit unemployment insurance.

SB 358, relative to court reporting services.

SB 379-FN, relative to lottery scratch tickets.

SB 458, increasing the salary of the executive secretary of the retirement system and changing the title to executive director.

SB 468, relative to the family division of the courts and relative to the jurisdiction of the family division in Rockingham county.

SB 469, relative to mutual insurance holding companies.

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Senate Bill sent down from the Senate:

CACR 20, relating to the election of governor and senators. Providing that beginning with the 2002 general election, and every 4 years thereafter, the governor and senators shall be elected.

The House of Representatives has referred for Interim Study the following entitled Senate Bills sent down from the Senate:

SB 181-FN, relative to the licensure of geologists.

SB 210-FN-L, relative to payment by the state for certain court-ordered placements of special education students.

SB 421-FN-A, establishing a child day care program credit against the business profits tax and the business enterprise tax.

SB 465-FN-L, relative to the definition of "sugar orchard" for purposes of the timber yield tax.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in its amendments to the following entitled House Bills sent down from the Senate:

HB 542-FN-A, repealing the legacies and succession tax.

HB 733, relative to a state master plan for the deployment of personal wireless service facilities and establishing a committee to study state wireless communications policy.

HB 1240, requiring the department of health and human services and insurers to make prompt payments.

HB 1251, relative to driver education training reimbursement.

HB 1308, relative to the manner in which candidates are listed on election ballots.

Senator McCarley served notice of reconsideration on HB 1504, relative to submission of biennial budget estimates by agencies.

Senator Klemm has served notice of reconsideration on HB 1525, establishing a legislative oversight committee to review the procedures of the health services planning and review board.

Senator Cohen has served notice of reconsideration on HB 1510-FN, relative to establishing a medical savings account plan for providing state employee health care benefits.

Senator Cohen having voted on the prevailing side moved reconsideration on HB 1510-FN, relative to establishing a medical savings account plan for providing state employee health care benefits, whereby we ordered it inexpedient to legislate.

HB 1510-FN, relative to establishing a medical savings account plan for providing state employee health care benefits.

Senator Cohen moved ought to pass.

Senator Cohen offered a floor amendment.

2000-4624s

10/09

Floor Amendment to HB 1510-FN

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 Chapter Heading; Professional Geologists Added. Amend the chapter heading preceding RSA 310-A to read as follows:

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, LAND

SURVEYORS, PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS AND NATURAL SCIENTISTS

2 Joint Board; Professional Geologists Added. Amend RSA 310-A:1 to read as follows:

310-A:1 Joint Board Established. There shall be a joint board of professional engineers, architects, land surveyors, foresters, professional geologists, and natural scientists, consisting of each of the members of the board of professional engineers, board of architects, state board of licensure for land surveyors, foresters' board, board of professional geologists, and the board of natural scientists. The joint board shall meet at least quarterly to carry out its duties established under this chapter.

3 New Subdivision; Professional Geologists. Amend RSA 310-A by inserting after section 117 the following new subdivision:

Professional Geologists

310-A:118 Definitions. In this subdivision:

I. "Board" means the board of professional geologists.

II. "Business organization" means any enterprise, whether corporation, partnership, limited liability company, proprietorship, association, business trust, real estate trust, or other form of organization; organized for gain or profit, carrying on any business activity within the state.

III. "Geology" means the science dealing with the study of the earth, its origin, history, physical features and content; the investigation and interpretation of the earth’s constituents including, but not limited to, its rocks, unconsolidated materials, minerals, solids, fluids, and gases, and of the natural and induced processes and forces acting on the earth; the geologic mapping of the earth’s constituents and features, and the results of various processes and forces that have acted on the earth; and the geological application of the information derived from such study in the furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of the public and the environment.

IV. "Licensed professional geologist" means a person who, by reason of advanced knowledge of geology and the supporting physical and life sciences, acquired by education and experience, is technically and legally qualified to engage in the practice of geology as defined in this section and has successfully passed the examination as may be required in this subdivision and who is licensed by the board or otherwise authorized by this subdivision to engage in the practice of the profession of geology.

V. "Practice of the profession of geology" or "practice of geology" means the performance of work defined as geology in this subdivision including, but not limited to researching, investigating, consulting, geological mapping, describing the natural processes that act upon the earth’s materials, predicting the probable occurrence of natural resources, predicting and locating natural or man-induced phenomena which may be useful or hazardous to mankind recognizing, determining and evaluating geological factors, and the inspection and performance of geological work and the responsible supervision thereof in furtherance of the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the environment. The term shall not include the application of geologic information in the identification or determination of engineered solutions to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the environment. The term shall not include the practice of engineering, land surveying, architecture, soil science or wetland science for which separate licensure or certification is required.

VI. "Responsible charge of work" means the independent control, supervision and direction of work requiring the use of initiative, skill, and judgment.

310-A:119 Purpose. In order to safeguard life, health, the environment, property, and to promote public welfare, the practice of geology in this state shall be regulated by the board of professional geologists.

310-A:120 Board of Professional Geologists.

I. A board of professional geologists is established to administer the provisions of this subdivision. The board shall consist of 5 persons appointed by the governor and council, 4 of whom shall be professional geologists, and one public member. The public member of the board shall be a person who is not, and never was, a geologist or the spouse of any such person, and who does not have and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of geologic services or an activity directly related to geology, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment.

II. Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state. Each member except the public member shall have been a professional geologist for at least l0 years prior to appointment and shall have held a responsible position in charge of such work, which may include the teaching of geology, for at least 5 years prior to appointment. Experience in providing geological services for a fee, or being in responsible charge of geological work, obtained before the expiration of the period described in RSA 310-A:125, II, may count towards the requirements of this section if the member would have been eligible for licensure under RSA 310-A:125, II at the time of the relevant experience.

III. Members shall be appointed for 5-year terms, except that no more than one appointed member's term may expire in any one calendar year. Original appointments for terms of less than 5 years may be made in order to comply with this limitation. No appointed member shall be eligible to serve more than 2 full consecutive terms, provided that for this purpose only a period actually served which exceeds 1/2 of the 5-year term shall be deemed a full term. Upon expiration of a member's term, the member shall serve until a successor is qualified and appointed. The successor's term shall be 5 years from the date of expiration of the predecessor's appointment, regardless of the date of the successor’s appointment. Vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of a specific term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. A board member may be removed for cause by the governor and council under RSA 4:1.

IV. Members of the board shall be reimbursed for all actual travel, incidental, and clerical expenses necessarily incurred in carrying out the provisions of this subdivision.

V. The board shall hold at least 3 regular meetings each year and special meetings at such times as it may deem necessary. Notice of all meetings shall be given in such a manner as rules adopted by the board may provide. The board shall biennially elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary. Three members shall constitute a quorum.

VI. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for licensure, which shall show:

(a) The name, age, and residence of each applicant.

(b) The date of application.

(c) The place of business of such applicant.

(d) The applicant's educational and other qualifications.

(e) Whether or not an examination was required.

(f) Whether the applicant was rejected and the reasons for such rejection.

(g) Whether a license or permit was granted.

(h) The date of the action of the board.

(i) Such other information as may be deemed necessary by the board.

VII. The records of the board shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the board, and a transcript of such records certified by the secretary of the board under seal shall be admissible in evidence with the same force and effect as if the original were produced. Biennially, as of December 31, the board shall submit to the governor a report of the transactions of the preceding biennium, and a complete statement of the receipts and expenditures of the board.

VIII. The secretary of the board shall publish a roster listing the names and places of business of all professional geologists licensed under this subdivision by the board during February of each even-numbered year. Copies of this roster shall be made available upon request to any person so licensed and will be placed on file with the secretary of state, and furnished to the public upon request at a fee to be established by the board. The board may include in such roster any other information it deems appropriate.

310-A:121 Rulemaking; Fees.

I. The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:

(a) The application procedure for a license to practice under this subdivision;

(b) The qualifications of applicants in accordance with applicable statutes, and the ethical standards required for licensure;

(c) The examination procedures in accordance with applicable statutes, including the time and place of the examination;

(d) License renewal, including requirements for continuing education;

(e) Ethical and professional standards required to be met by each holder of a license under this subdivision and how disciplinary actions by the board shall be implemented for violations of these standards;

(f) Procedures for the conduct of hearings consistent with the requirements of due process;

(g) The design of an official seal;

(h) What constitutes geology experience for the purposes of RSA 310-A:125;

(i) Procedures for a waiver of the fundamentals of geology examination under RSA 310-A:129; and

(j) Interstate licensure and temporary permits under RSA 310-A:131.

II. The board shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A which shall establish all fees required under this subdivision including the following:

(a) Examinations.

(b) Application for licensure upon passing the examination.

(c) Application for a certificate, temporary permit, or license under RSA 310-A:134.

(d) Biennial renewal for licensed professional geologists.

(e) Late reinstatement for a late renewal of license.

(f) Replacement of lost or mutilated license.

(g) Transcribing and transferring records and other services.

III. The fees established by the board shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses of the board for the previous fiscal year.

310-A:122 Immunity From Civil Liability. No action or other legal proceedings for damages shall be instituted against the board or any member or employee of the board for any act done in good faith or for any neglect or default in the performance or exercise in good faith of any such duty or power.

310-A:123 Receipts and Disbursements. There shall be a board secretary who shall receive and account for all moneys derived under the provisions of this subdivision and shall pay the same to the state treasurer. The board may employ such investigators, clerical, and other assistants as are necessary for the proper performance of its work and may make expenditures for any purpose which is reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties under this subdivision, including the reasonable expenses of the board's delegate to meetings and membership dues. The board may, with the approval of the attorney general, hire counsel and investigators and pay the reasonable expenses of such counsel and investigators for the investigation and prosecution of any violation of this subdivision. Such compensation and reasonable expenses shall be paid from the funds of the board.

310-A:124 Licensure No person shall practice professional geology or represent oneself as a professional geologist who is not licensed by the board or whose license expired, or was canceled, suspended or revoked, except as otherwise provided in this subdivision. Licensure to practice geology shall not be required until after the one-year period set forth in RSA 310-A:125, II has ended.

310-A:125 Requirements for Licensure as a Professional Geologist.

I.(a) Applicants for licensure as a professional geologist shall meet the ethical standards set forth in this subdivision and shall have committed no misconduct as set forth in RSA 310-A:133, II. In addition, each applicant shall have a bachelor's degree in geology or a bachelor’s degree in a related field which included 30 credit hours or 45 quarter hours in geology from an accredited 4-year college, or a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited graduate program in geology, including but not limited to degrees or credit hours in geochemistry, geohydrology, geomorphology, geophysics, groundwater geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, marine geology, mineralogy, mining geology, paleontology, petrography/petrology, sedimentology/stratigraphy/historical geology, or water resources studies; and shall present evidence suitable to the board of at least 5 years of experience in the practice of geology, of which at least 3 years must have been under the supervision of a licensed professional geologist or a geologist who otherwise meets the requirements of a licensed professional geologist as determined by the board. Applicants meeting these ethics, education and experience requirements shall be eligible to sit for an examination to be administered by the board. Unless otherwise provided, applicants shall take the examination and receive a passing score.

(b) Experience in the practice of geology, obtained before the expiration of the period described in paragraph II of this section, may count towards the experience in the practice of geology under the supervision of a professional geologist required in subparagraph I(a) of this section if the supervising geologist met the education and experience qualifications of paragraph II at the time of the relevant experience. For purposes of this section, experience in the practice of geology does not include routine sampling, laboratory work or geological drafting.

(c) A completed academic year of graduate study in geology may be applied either towards a year of the experience requirement of this section up to a total maximum of 2 years, or to the education requirement of this section, but not both.

(d) A completed academic year of college or graduate level teaching in geology may be applied towards a year of the experience requirement of this section.

II. Following the effective date of the initial adoption by the board of rules under RSA 541-A, the board may issue licenses without examination to applicants whose applications for licensure have been received during a one-year period following the effective date of adoption of rules and who either meet the education and experience requirements of subparagraph I(a) of this section, or who provide evidence satisfactory to the board of knowledge and experience equivalent to such requirements.

III. Whenever information presented in an application for licensure or renewal is determined by the board to be incomplete or insufficient, the board may require additional information as necessary to determine if the application requirements of this section have been met.

310-A:126 Ethical Standards. No person shall be eligible for licensure as a professional geologist who does not meet the ethical standards of the profession as set forth in the Code of Ethics of the American Institute of Professional Geologists, or other standards adopted by the board.

I. Applications for licensure shall be on forms prescribed and furnished by the board, shall contain statements made under oath, showing the applicant's education and a detailed summary of the applicant's technical work, and shall contain not less than 5 references, of whom at least 3 shall be professional geologists having personal knowledge of the applicant's professional experience.

II. References relating to experience in the practice of geology performed prior to the effective date of this subdivision may be provided by either a professional geologist or a person determined by the board to be of equivalent ethical standards, education and experience who may or may not have been licensed.

III. If the board denies the issuance of a license or a temporary permit to any applicant, any initial fee deposited shall be retained as an application fee.

310-A:129 Examinations. Written technical examinations in geology shall be held at least annually at such times and places as the board shall determine. The scope of the technical and professional examination and the methods of procedure shall be prescribed by the board. A candidate failing an examination may apply for reexamination upon payment of an additional fee determined by the board and shall be reexamined on the next regularly scheduled examination date. A candidate failing the examination 3 consecutive times shall be required to furnish evidence of additional experience, study, or education credits acceptable to the board before being allowed to proceed with the examination.

310-A:130 Certificates; Seals. The board shall issue a license, upon payment of the licensing fee established by the board, to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this subdivision. Licenses shall show the full name of the licensee, have a serial number, and be signed by the chairperson and the secretary of the board under seal of the board. The issuance of a license by the board shall be prima facie evidence that the person named in the license is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed professional geologist while the license remains valid. Each licensee shall upon licensure obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board, bearing the registrant's name and the legend, "Licensed Professional Geologist." All papers or documents involving the practice of geology affecting public health, safety, and welfare, under this subdivision, when issued or filed for public record, shall be dated and bear the signature and seal of the licensed professional geologist who prepared or had responsibility for and approved them.

310-A:131 Interstate Licensure; Temporary Permit.

I. Applicants who are licensed, certified, or registered in another state, provided the other state's licensing, certification, or registration requirements are substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those of this state, may be granted a license without examination upon application to the board, submission of a copy of such license, certification or registration, payment of an application fee, and submission of evidence suitable to the board of good professional standing in the other state.

II. A person having no established place of business in this state who wishes to practice or to offer to practice geology in this state may make application to the board for a temporary permit. A temporary permit may be issued which is limited to practice on a specific project in this state for a period not to exceed an aggregate of 30 days in any calendar year, provided such person is a licensed professional geologist in a state or country where the requirements and qualifications for obtaining a certificate of licensure are substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those specified in this subdivision.

310-A:132 License Expiration and Renewals.

I. All licenses issued by the board shall expire on the last day of the licensee’s month of birth the second year following the year of issuance, or upon such other biennial date as the board may adopt. The board shall cause notification of the impending license expiration to be sent to each licensee at least one month prior to the expiration of the license, along with a request for payment of a renewal fee. Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses by paying the renewal fee prior to the expiration date of the license, and by presenting evidence satisfactory to the board of completion of the continuing education requirements. If properly renewed, a license shall remain in effect continuously from the date of issuance, unless suspended or revoked by the board for just cause.

II. Failure to remit the renewal fee when due shall automatically suspend the license. A person whose license is canceled for such failure may reinstate the license by paying, within one year of suspension, all fees due, plus a late fee as established by the board.

III. If the renewal fee is not submitted within one year of the expiration date, an application for reinstatement shall be required and approved by the board to reinstate the license.

310-A:133 Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings.

I. The board may undertake investigations or disciplinary proceedings:

(a) Upon its own initiative; or

(b) Upon complaint of any person which charges that a person licensed by the board has committed misconduct under paragraphs II or III and which specifies the grounds therefor.

II. A finding by the board of any of the following types of misconduct will be grounds for the revocation of a license:

(a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure or renew a license to practice under this subdivision;

(b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude;

(c) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes, or negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the interests of persons relying on the expertise of the licensee;

(d) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the licensee unfit to practice under this subdivision;

(e) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this subdivision;

(f) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this subdivision;

(g) Providing false testimony before the board; or

(h) Knowingly making or signing any false statement, certificate, or affidavit in connection with the practice of geology.

III. A finding by the board of any of the following types of misconduct may be sufficient to support revocation or suspension of a license:

(a) Unprofessional, unethical, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of geology;

(b) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this subdivision, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated;

(c) Violations of the rules of the ethical standards of the profession; or,

(d) Failure to provide, within 30 calendar days of receipt of notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, information requested by the board as a result of any formal complaint to the board alleging a violation of this subdivision.

310-A:134 Investigations; Enforcement.

I. Any employee of the board engaged in making any investigation shall have the power to administer oaths to persons pertaining to any investigation. All files of an investigation in progress shall be confidential and exempt from the provisions of RSA 91-A.

II. The superior court, upon application by the attorney general, shall have jurisdiction to issue such person an order requiring such person to appear before the board, its members or agents, and to produce evidence, if so ordered, or to give testimony. Any failure to obey such order of the court may be punishable by the court as contempt.

III. The board is hereby authorized to apply through the attorney general for relief by injunction to the superior court, to enforce the provisions of this subdivision or to restrain any violation of the provisions of this subdivision. In such proceedings, it shall be unnecessary to allege or to prove that either an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from any continued violation. The members of the board shall not be personally liable under these proceedings.

IV. The actions by the board shall be binding upon applicants for licensure and all persons licensed under this subdivision, and shall be applicable to any business organization which shall hold a certificate or registration under this subdivision.

V. Following an investigation of any complaint relating to a violation of any provision of this subdivision by a nonregistrant, and dependent on the result of such investigation, the board may present its findings to the attorney general, who shall enforce the provisions of this subdivision.

310-A:135 Hearings; Appeals; Penalties.

I. The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, all parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place for hearing. All complaints shall be objectively received and appropriately pursued by the board. Written complaints received by the board shall be acknowledged within 3 months of the date of notice to the board. Written notice of all disciplinary decisions made by the board shall be given to both parties to the proceeding upon their issuance.

II. The attorney general, or a designee, shall act as legal advisor to the board if the board so requests, and render such legal assistance as deemed necessary by the board in carrying out the provisions of this subdivision. With the approval of the attorney general, the board may employ counsel and necessary assistance in carrying out the provisions of this subdivision. Reasonable compensation and expenses for counsel and legal assistance shall be paid from the funds of the board allocated for such purpose.

III. At any hearing, the named person or licensee shall have the right to:

(a) Appear in person, by counsel, or both.

(b) Produce evidence and witnesses.

(c) Cross-examine witnesses.

IV. If the named person fails or refuses to appear, the board may proceed to hear and determine the validity of the charges.

V. If, after such hearing, the board finds that a violation has occurred, the board may:

(a) Reprimand, suspend, refuse to renew, or revoke any license or authorization to practice granted under this subdivision.

(b) Require a person to participate in a program of continuing education in the area or areas in which the person has been found deficient.

(c) Require a person to practice under direct supervision of a licensed professional geologist for a period of time specified by the board.

(d) Levy civil penalties for violations.

VI. Any applicant or licensee aggrieved by an action of the board denying, suspending, refusing to renew, or revoking its license may appeal the decision in accordance with RSA 541.

VII. Any disciplinary action by the board shall be published in the report of the board and shall be a public record in accordance with RSA 91-A.

310-A:136 Reissuance of Licenses. The board, for reasons it deems sufficient, may reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked for more than one year, or suspended, provided 3 or more members of the board vote in favor of such reissuance.

310-A:137 Violations. The remedies and procedures provided in this subdivision are in addition to and not in substitution for other available remedies, procedures, or penalties.

310-A:138 Restraint of Violations. The superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity to restrain violations of RSA 310-A:124 on proceedings brought by the attorney general.

310-A:139 Exemptions; Practice of Professional Engineering.

I. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to prevent or affect:

(a) The practice of officers and employees of the government of the United States or the state while engaged within this state in the practice of geology for the federal government or the state.

(b) Work customarily performed by archeologists, chemists, geographers, or oceanographers, providing such work does not include the design and execution of geological investigation, being in responsible charge of geological work, or the drawing of geological conclusions and recommendations.

(c) The practice of engineering by a licensed engineer, the practice of architecture by a licensed architect, the practice of forestry by a licensed forester, the practice of land surveying by a licensed land surveyor, the practice of soil science by a certified soil scientist, or the practice of wetland science by a certified wetland scientist.

(d) The practice of geology by any person under the direct supervision and control of a professional geologist, provided such work does not include being in responsible charge of final geological reports or decisions.

(e) The practice of geology by any person in the employ of academic or research institutions, agencies of federal or state government, and not-for-profit research institutions.

II. Professional engineers, when engaged in the lawful practice of professional engineering under RSA 310-A, shall not be precluded from performing work which is defined in this subdivision as within the practice of the profession of geology, nor by a requirement that such work be performed by a professional geologist.

4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

2000-4624s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill establishes the board of professional geologists and authorizes the regulation of the practice, examination, licensure, and discipline of professional geologists.

The Committee on Enrolled Bills has examined and found correctly Enrolled the following entitled House and/or Senate Bill:

HJR 26, urging Congress to pass legislation ensuring improved access to local television for households in unserved and underserved rural areas.

HB 405, relative to the annual funding of placement costs for juvenile diversion and alternative disposition programs and relative to an effectiveness study of such programs.

HB 521, providing a procedure to allow municipalities that have adopted the municipal budget act to override the 10 percent limitation imposed on appropriations not recommended by the budget committee.

HB 683, requiring teachers and school administrators to report incidents of disruptive behavior by students.

HB 1124, relative to local building codes.

HB 1145, limiting the liability of state certified fire instructors.

HB 1165, reclassifying certain roads in the towns of Northfield, Tilton, and Waterville Valley, authorizing a certain district to issue bonds and notes and authorizing an overlay.

HB 1183, relative to consumer access to providers for the term of the consumer's health benefit plan and relative to the committee studying certain financial arrangements.

HB 1216, relative to petitions for warrant articles.

HB 1294, relative to regional planning commissions.

HB 1316, prohibiting school districts from using disbursements from the education trust fund as unanticipated revenue.

HB 1343, appropriating available funds for the fiscal year 2000 to provide funding to support research monitoring groundwater at reclamation sites that have had sludge applied.

HB 1541, relative to the cremation of deceased persons.

HB 1592, relative to the display of the United States flag.

HB 1606, establishing the governor's commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment.

HB 1607, establishing a study committee to consider legislation reducing to zero the number of persons with developmental disabilities and persons with brain injuries in the state who are not receiving or have not received Medicaid services.

SB 316, relative to "most favored nation" or "equally favored nation" provisions in insurance provider contracts.

SB 332, relative to risk-based capital for health organizations.

SB 367, establishing a prescription drug access study committee.

SB 392, relative to the use of nonlapsed funds by the regional community-technical colleges.

SB 453, relative to the expending of legacies or gifts and the transfer of funds by the regional community-technical colleges.

SB 467, relative to the exemption from regulation of certain elevating devices.

Senator D'Allesandro moved adoption.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 445-FN, relative to methadone maintenance treatment.

SB 445-FN, relative to methadone maintenance treatment.

Senator Squires moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 464, relative to the use of municipal and school district facilities for stunt biking and relative to the sale of bicycles at public auction.

SB 464, relative to the use of municipal and school district facilities for stunt biking and relative to the sale of bicycles at public auction.

Senator Trombly moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 413-FN, relative to confidentiality of addresses for victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault.

SB 413-FN, relative to confidentiality of addresses for victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault.

Senator Pignatelli moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 422, relative to the housing security guarantee loan program.

SB 422, relative to the housing security guarantee loan program.

Senator Squires moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 409, relative to health insurance coverage of qualified clinical trials.

SB 409, relative to health insurance coverage of qualified clinical trials.

Senator Wheeler moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 368, relative to insurance fraud.

SB 368, relative to insurance fraud.

Senator Wheeler moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 128, replacing the housing assistance fund trust fund with a homeless prevention fund, and making an appropriation therefor.

SB 128, replacing the housing assistance fund trust fund with a homeless prevention fund, and making an appropriation therefor.

Senator Squires moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 363, relative to the sale of malt beverages.

SB 363, relative to the sale of malt beverages.

Senator Below moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 153-FN-A, requiring that a percentage of profits derived by the liquor commission be placed into and continually appropriated to a special fund for alcohol education and abuse prevention and treatment programs.

SB 153-FN-A, requiring that a percentage of profits derived by the liquor commission be placed into and continually appropriated to a special fund for alcohol education and abuse prevention and treatment programs.

Senator Below moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 424, relative to controlled substances used for pain management.

SB 424, relative to controlled substances used for pain management.

Senator Squires moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 419-FN, establishing the crime of negligent storage of a firearm.

SB 419-FN, establishing the crime of negligent storage of a firearm.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 303, relative to campaign contributions by business organizations.

SB 303, relative to campaign contributions by business organizations.

Senator Trombly moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives accedes to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on the following entitled Senate Bill:

SB 303, relative to campaign contributions by business organizations.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 397-FN-A-L, making an appropriation from the education trust fund for public kindergarten programs and relative to the adequate education grant amount and property tax warrant for the town of Orange.

SB 397-FN-A-L, making an appropriation from the education trust fund for public kindergarten programs and relative to the adequate education grant amount and property tax warrant for the town of Orange.

Senator McCarley moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 308, relative to the adoption of a minor child by the natural grandparents and relative to de novo appeals to the superior court in abuse and neglect proceedings before the family division in Grafton and Rockingham counties.

SB 308, relative to the adoption of a minor child by the natural grandparents and relative to de novo appeals to the superior court in abuse and neglect proceedings before the family division in Grafton and Rockingham counties.

Senator Pignatelli moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 378, relative to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

SB 378, relative to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

Senator Cohen moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 375, relative to motor vehicle dealerships.

SB 375, relative to motor vehicle dealerships.

Senator Gordon moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 415-FN-L, relative to payment of group health insurance premiums for eligible retired members of the retirement system.

SB 415-FN-L, relative to payment of group health insurance premiums for eligible retired members of the retirement system.

Senator Wheeler moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 389-FN, relative to benefit options for surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of deceased members of the retirement system.

SB 389-FN, relative to benefit options for surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of deceased members of the retirement system.

Senator Wheeler moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 428-FN-A, relative to the development of certain public health initiatives and making an appropriation therefor.

SB 428-FN-A, relative to the development of certain public health initiatives and making an appropriation therefor.

Senator Squires moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 393, relative to single producer licensing.

SB 393, relative to single producer licensing.

Senator Wheeler moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 330, establishing a committee to study the impact of water withdrawals on insteam flows.

SB 330, establishing a committee to study the impact of water withdrawals on insteam flows.

Senator Russman moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 97, relative to charitable trusts which are institutional funds.

SB 97, relative to charitable trusts which are institutional funds.

Senator Fraser moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 302, relative to certain employment requirements for liquor licensees.

SB 302, relative to certain employment requirements for liquor licensees.

Senator Below moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 383, requiring the department of health and human services and insurers to make prompt payments.

SB 383, requiring the department of health and human services and insurers to make prompt payments.

Senator Squires moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 450-FN, prohibiting the importation of tobacco products that violate federal law.

SB 450-FN, prohibiting the importation of tobacco products that violate federal law.

Senator Below moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 328, making corrections to statutory references in certain fish and game laws and adding a rulemaking provision.

SB 328, making corrections to statutory references in certain fish and game laws and adding a rulemaking provision.

Senator Disnard moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 446, relative to the integration of information technology at the state, county and municipal levels.

SB 446, relative to the integration of information technology at the state, county and municipal levels.

Senator Trombly moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 136-FN, allowing certain state employees to take paid leave to participate in disaster relief service work.

SB 136-FN, allowing certain state employees to take paid leave to participate in disaster relief service work.

Senator Cohen moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 338, relative to trustee process.

SB 338, relative to trustee process.

Senator Pignatelli moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 459, relative to underinsured motorists.

SB 459, relative to underinsured motorists.

Senator Wheeler moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 324, relative to personal care services and providers.

SB 324, relative to personal care services and providers.

Senator Squires moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 349, relative to the sale of the marital residence or other real property in a domestic proceeding.

SB 349, relative to the sale of the marital residence or other real property in a domestic proceeding.

Senator Pignatelli moved to concur.

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SCR 6, a resolution urging the President and Congress to address the challenge of high prescription medication prices.

SCR 6, a resolution urging the President and Congress to address the challenge of high prescription medication prices.

Senator Wheeler moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives accedes to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on the following entitled Senate Bill:

SCR 6, a resolution urging the President and Congress to address the challenge of high prescription medication prices.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 448, establishing a guardians ad litem board.

SB 448, establishing a guardians ad litem board.

Senator Pignatelli moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives accedes to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on the following entitled Senate Bill:

SB 448, establishing a guardians ad litem board.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 436-FN, relative to permanent revocation of drivers' licenses for causing a fatality or serious bodily injury while driving intoxicated.

SB 436-FN, relative to permanent revocation of drivers' licenses for causing a fatality or serious bodily injury while driving intoxicated.

Senator Pignatelli moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives accedes to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on the following entitled Senate Bill:

SB 436-FN, relative to permanent revocation of drivers' licenses for causing a fatality or serious bodily injury while driving intoxicated.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 226-FN, relative to the real estate practice act and the powers and duties of the real estate commission.

SB 226-FN, relative to the real estate practice act and the powers and duties of the real estate commission.

Senator Cohen moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives accedes to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on the following entitled Senate Bill:

SB 226-FN, relative to the real estate practice act and the powers and duties of the real estate commission.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 470, relative to the administrative authority of the board of trustees for the regional community-technical colleges.

SB 470, relative to the administrative authority of the board of trustees for the regional community-technical colleges.

Senator McCarley moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives accedes to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on the following entitled Senate Bill:

SB 470, relative to the administrative authority of the board of trustees for the regional community-technical colleges.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 323, relative to ambulatory surgical facilities in service areas of rural hospitals.

SB 323, relative to ambulatory surgical facilities in service areas of rural hospitals.

Senator Squires moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives accedes to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on the following entitled Senate Bill:

SB 323, relative to ambulatory surgical facilities in service areas of rural hospitals.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 353, relative to sales of insurance by financial institutions.

SB 353, relative to sales of insurance by financial institutions.

Senator Fraser moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives accedes to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on the following entitled Senate Bill:

SB 353, relative to sales of insurance by financial institutions.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 471, relative to authorizing the town of Seabrook to establish a reserve fund for tax stabilization related to the decommissioning of the Seabrook nuclear plant and ratifying article 12 of the 1999 Seabrook annual town meeting.

SB 471, relative to authorizing the town of Seabrook to establish a reserve fund for tax stabilization related to the decommissioning of the Seabrook nuclear plant and ratifying article 12 of the 1999 Seabrook annual town meeting.

Senator Cohen moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1349-L, authorizing the department of environmental services to collect the costs of administering air pollution control from polluters at different rates for different pollutants, and relative to the mercury emissions reduction program and ash landfill study.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1349-L, authorizing the department of environmental services to collect the costs of administering air pollution control from polluters at different rates for different pollutants, and relative to the mercury emissions reduction program and ash landfill study.

Senator F. King moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1570-FN, requiring parolees and probationers from other states to comply with the Interstate Compact on Parole in order to be lawfully present in New Hampshire.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1570-FN, requiring parolees and probationers from other states to comply with the Interstate Compact on Parole in order to be lawfully present in New Hampshire.

Senator Pignatelli moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1414, authorizing the department of environmental services to discuss with other states the use of a regional gasoline containing less or no MTBE, promoting the use of less polluting marine engines by the state and others, extending the reporting date of the committee to study the requirements for usage of MTBE, requiring a certification of understanding by certain municipal electric utilities, and relative to ambient groundwater quality standards.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1414, authorizing the department of environmental services to discuss with other states the use of a regional gasoline containing less or no MTBE, promoting the use of less polluting marine engines by the state and others, extending the reporting date of the committee to study the requirements for usage of MTBE, requiring a certification of understanding by certain municipal electric utilities, and relative to ambient groundwater quality standards.

Senator Russman moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1569-FN, requiring the department of environmental services to propose a voluntary testing program of public water supplies for methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), and to study the amount of MTBE in gasoline in the state.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1569-FN, requiring the department of environmental services to propose a voluntary testing program of public water supplies for methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), and to study the amount of MTBE in gasoline in the state.

Senator Russman moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1259-FN, establishing a coordinated and comprehensive effort by state agencies for economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy to encourage smart growth.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1259-FN, establishing a coordinated and comprehensive effort by state agencies for economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy to encourage smart growth.

Senator F. King moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 297-FN, permitting a jury trial in the superior court for alleged violations of the state law against discrimination for a certain time period or with the written assent of the commission for human rights after an action has been filed with the commission.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 297-FN, permitting a jury trial in the superior court for alleged violations of the state law against discrimination for a certain time period or with the written assent of the commission for human rights after an action has been filed with the commission.

Senator Pignatelli moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1106, making the widening of Interstate 93 from Manchester to the Massachusetts border a state priority.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1106, making the widening of Interstate 93 from Manchester to the Massachusetts border a state priority.

Senator Gordon moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1620, relative to driver record information.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1620, relative to driver record information.

Senator Gordon moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 2000-FN-L, relative to a 10-year transportation plan and establishing a committee to study the transportation plan projects.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 2000-FN-L, relative to a 10-year transportation plan and establishing a committee to study the transportation plan projects.

Senator Gordon moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 725, relative to rulemaking under the administrative procedures act.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 725, relative to rulemaking under the administrative procedures act.

Senator Cohen moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1573-FN, relative to the funding of the salary of the director of emergency medical services and making an appropriation therefor.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1573-FN, relative to the funding of the salary of the director of emergency medical services and making an appropriation therefor.

Senator F. King moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1589, prohibiting the use of genetic testing for certain insurance policies.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1589, prohibiting the use of genetic testing for certain insurance policies.

Senator Wheeler moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1189-FN, relative to benefit amounts, fees assessed and the application of the state unemployment compensation law.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1189-FN, relative to benefit amounts, fees assessed and the application of the state unemployment compensation law.

Senator Wheeler moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1329, relative to the termination of residential electric or gas utility service, the public utility commission's rulemaking authority, and the establishment of a gas utility restructuring oversight committee.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1329, relative to the termination of residential electric or gas utility service, the public utility commission's rulemaking authority, and the establishment of a gas utility restructuring oversight committee.

Senator F. King moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 628, relative to the relocation of the principal residence of a child.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 628, relative to the relocation of the principal residence of a child.

Senator Pignatelli moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 505-FN, establishing a special license plate for veterans.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 505-FN, establishing a special license plate for veterans.

Senator Gordon moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1617-FN, relative to suspension of a driver's license for sufficient cause.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1617-FN, relative to suspension of a driver's license for sufficient cause.

Senator Gordon moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1188-FN-L, relative to alternative kindergarten programs.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1188-FN-L, relative to alternative kindergarten programs.

Senator McCarley moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 226-L, establishing municipality bond payment schedules and percentages.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 226-L, establishing municipality bond payment schedules and percentages.

Senator Fraser moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1622-L, eliminating the requirement that a deputy town clerk have his or her domicile within the town.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1622-L, eliminating the requirement that a deputy town clerk have his or her domicile within the town.

Senator Trombly moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 713-FN, relative to penalties for multiple DWI offenses.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 713-FN, relative to penalties for multiple DWI offenses.

Senator Pignatelli moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1521-FN-L, relative to the definition and administration of an adequate education.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1521-FN-L, relative to the definition and administration of an adequate education.

Senator McCarley moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 413-FN-A, relative to the renovation of regional vocational education centers, and making an appropriation therefor.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 413-FN-A, relative to the renovation of regional vocational education centers, and making an appropriation therefor.

Senator McCarley moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HOUSE MESSAGE

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 690-FN-L, relative to charter schools and open enrollment districts.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 690-FN-L, relative to charter schools and open enrollment districts.

Senator McCarley moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HOUSE MESSAGE

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1202-L, making technical corrections to 1999, 17 as amended and relative to fixings and mailing procedures in the administration and appeal of state and local taxes.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1202-L, making technical corrections to 1999, 17 as amended and relative to fixings and mailing procedures in the administration and appeal of state and local taxes.

Senator Below moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 449-FN, clarifying that employees in certain department of health and human services' positions are entitled to certain salaries and raises.

SB 449-FN, clarifying that employees in certain department of health and human services' positions are entitled to certain salaries and raises.

Senator Squires moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives accedes to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on the following entitled Senate Bill:

SB 449-FN, clarifying that employees in certain department of health and human services' positions are entitled to certain salaries and raises.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 439-FN, relative to motor vehicle offenses resulting in serious bodily injury.

SB 439-FN, relative to motor vehicle offenses resulting in serious bodily injury.

Senator Pignatelli moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives accedes to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on the following entitled Senate Bill:

SB 439-FN, relative to motor vehicle offenses resulting in serious bodily injury.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1611, recodifying the state's DWI laws.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1611, recodifying the state's DWI laws.

Senator Pignatelli moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 618-FN-A, establishing a voucher program for smoking cessation.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 618-FN-A, establishing a voucher program for smoking cessation.

Senator Squires moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1463, making technical corrections related to the mental health system and guardianship hearings.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1463, making technical corrections related to the mental health system and guardianship hearings.

Senator Squires moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 132, requiring a review of public safety communications requirements regarding the summit of Mount Kearsarge, establishing an advisory committee regarding the review, and placing a moratorium until July 1, 2001 on new leases, use permits, or extensions of lease or permit terms for telecommunication facilities on the summit of Mount Kearsarge.

SB 132, requiring a review of public safety communications requirements regarding the summit of Mount Kearsarge, establishing an advisory committee regarding the review, and placing a moratorium until July 1, 2001 on new leases, use permits, or extensions of lease or permit terms for telecommunication facilities on the summit of Mount Kearsarge.

Senator Russman moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives accedes to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on the following entitled Senate Bill:

SB 132, requiring a review of public safety communications requirements regarding the summit of Mount Kearsarge, establishing an advisory committee regarding the review, and placing a moratorium until July 1, 2001 on new leases, use permits, or extensions of lease or permit terms for telecommunication facilities on the summit of Mount Kearsarge.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1418-FN-L, relative to mercury-containing products.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1418-FN-L, relative to mercury-containing products.

Senator Russman moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 648-FN, relative to sludge testing program.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 648-FN, relative to sludge testing program.

Senator Russman moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1579-FN, establishing certain penalties for violations of the youth tobacco laws and clarifying a definition under the indoor smoking act.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1579-FN, establishing certain penalties for violations of the youth tobacco laws and clarifying a definition under the indoor smoking act.

Senator Squires moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1571-FN, relative to claims arising from clinical services provided to the department of corrections.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1571-FN, relative to claims arising from clinical services provided to the department of corrections.

Senator Squires moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1464, relative to the licensing process for new health care facility construction.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1464, relative to the licensing process for new health care facility construction.

Senator Squires moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1563-FN-L establishing the Wolfeboro Airport Authority.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1563-FN-L, establishing the Wolfeboro Airport Authority.

Senator Gordon moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

2000-4617-EBA

03/01

Enrolled Bill Amendment to SB 318-FN

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred SB 318-FN

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment makes a technical correction and inserts an omitted word in section 1 of the bill.

Amend RSA 194:21, II (b) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing line 5 with the following:

Amend RSA 194:21 as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing line 24 with the following:

III. The school boards of the component school districts shall be authorized to incur

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4622-EBA

03/01

Enrolled Bill Amendment to SJR 1

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred SJR 1

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment makes typographical and grammatical corrections and inserts an omitted word.

Amend paragraph 7 after the title of the resolution by replacing line 4 with the following:

fair share of payments in lieu of taxes to the towns; and

Amend paragraph 13 after the title of the resolution by replacing line 1 with the following:

Whereas, diversion from this approach will have an adverse effect on its ability to continue to

Amend paragraph 5 after the resolving clause of the resolution by replacing line 4 with the following:

roads and roadless and wilderness areas; and

Amend paragraph 11 after the resolving clause of the resolution by replacing line 1 with the following:

That copies of this resolution be forwarded by the senate clerk to the President of the United

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4616-EBA

04/09

Enrolled Bill Amendment to HB 304

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred HB 304

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment corrects punctuation in section 2 of the bill.

Amend section 2 of the bill by replacing lines 5-7 with the following:

RSA 630:1; 630:1-a; 630:1-b; 630:2; 632-A:2; 632-A:3; 632-A:4; 633:1; 639:2; 639:3; 645:1, I(b), II, or III; 645:2; 649-A:3; 649-B:3; or 649-B:4; or any violation or any attempted violation of RSA 650:2 where the act involves a child in material deemed obscene; in this

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4619-EBA

03/01

Enrolled Bill Amendment to HB 1210-LOCAL

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred HB 1210-LOCAL

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment makes a typographical correction.

Amend RSA 34:3, I as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing line 3 with the following:

for charitable purposes, within the limits as provided in RSA 34:4.

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4623-EBA

03/10

Enrolled Bill Amendment to HB 1424

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred HB 1424

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment makes a grammatical correction.

Amend RSA 135:17-a, V as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing line 2 with the following:

court determines that he or she is dangerous to himself or herself or others, the court shall order the

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4614-EBA

08/09

Enrolled Bill Amendment to HB 1431

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred HB 1431

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment makes grammatical corrections to section 1 of the bill.

Amend section 1 of the bill by replacing lines 7 and 8 with the following:

petitioning the court for a modification of the order. In an emergency situation, the plaintiff or plaintiff’s family may request that the local police department notify the defendant and the local police may

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

Senator McCarley having voted with the prevailing side, moved reconsideration on HB 1504, relative to submission of biennial budget estimates by agencies, whereby we ordered it to third reading.

HB 1504, relative to submission of biennial budget estimates by agencies.

Senator McCarley offered a floor amendment.

Sen. McCarley, Dist. 6

Sen. Below, Dist. 5

2000-4628s

10/09

Floor Amendment to HB 1504

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

Amend the bill by inserting after section 27 the following and renumbering the original section 28 to read as 31:

28 Positions Established; Appropriations; Authority of Commissioner of the Department of Revenue Clarified. Amend 1999, 17:53, IV as amended by 1999, 303:12 to read as follows:

IV. The sum of $2,700,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, is hereby appropriated to the department of revenue administration to fund the costs necessary to implement the provisions of this act and the provisions of RSA 198:50 through 198:55. The commissioner is authorized to establish positions necessary to implement this act. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.

29 Appropriation; Authority to Establish Positions Inserted. Amend 1999, 338:16 to read as follows:

338:16 Appropriation. The sum of $200,000 is hereby appropriated for the biennium ending June 30, 2001 from the education trust fund established in RSA 198:39 to the department of revenue administration for the purpose of administering the education property tax hardship relief provisions established in RSA [198:50-55] 198:50 through 198:55. The commissioner of the department of revenue administration is authorized to establish positions necessary to implement the provisions of this section.

I. Notwithstanding the provisions of 1995, 310:60, any classified employee of the department of health and human services whose position was changed from one salary group to a lower paying salary group shall continue to receive the salary and scheduled raises of the higher paying group so long as such employee is employed in such position.

II. Employees to whom paragraph I applies are hereby entitled to the 5 percent raise for classified state employees effective June 5, 1998, the 3 percent raise for classified state employees effective October 1, 1999, and all subsequent raises negotiated for classified state employees.

III. Funding for salaries and raises under paragraphs I and II shall be from appropriations made to the department of health and human services in the 2000-2001 operating budget for positions which are not filled.

2000-4628s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill:

I. Increases appropriations to the house and senate for consultants’ fees.

II. Increases an appropriation to the department of environmental services for part-time-benefited personnel.

III. Adjusts certain building usage and rent class lines in PAU’s of the department of administrative services and the department of health and human services.

IV. Adds a new program appropriation unit to the operating budget "NF Settlement" for the payment of claims arising from the 1999 U.S. District Court settlement of Defosses v. Shumway.

V. Corrects the total state appropriation and bond totals in the amended version of the 1993 capital budget (1993, 359).

VI. Lapses sums in certain office of emergency management accounts to the general fund and makes appropriations to certain office of emergency management accounts.

VII. Establishes the amount of business profits tax and business enterprise tax revenues to be transferred quarterly to the education trust fund for fiscal year 2001.

VIII. Provides that funds appropriated to the legislative branch for fiscal year 2000 shall not lapse until June 30, 2001.

IX. Establishes the fire standards and training firefighter and emergency medical services training fund to be funded by an increase in penalty assessments by courts on certain fines.

X. Permits the department of revenue administration to disclose certain tax records and information to the legislative budget assistant for the purpose of the tax policy simulation and forecasting models authorized pursuant to 1999, 338:23.

XI. Clarifies the authority of the commissioner of the department of revenue administration to use certain appropriations to establish positions for the administration of the education property tax hardship relief program

XII. Clarifies that employees in certain department of health and human services’ positions are entitled to certain salaries and raises.

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1471, relative to the department of employment security's power to approve building projects.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1471, relative to the department of employment security's power to approve building projects.

Senator Larsen moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 417-FN-A, relative to the rehabilitation of the Walker building at New Hampshire hospital and making an appropriation therefor.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 417-FN-A, relative to the rehabilitation of the Walker building at New Hampshire hospital and making an appropriation therefor.

Senator Larsen moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives concurs with the Senate in the passage of the following entitled Bill, with amendment, in the passage of which amendment the House asks the concurrence of the Senate:

SB 326, relative to the joint health council.

SB 326, relative to the joint health council.

Senator Squires moved to non concur and requests a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives accedes to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on the following entitled Senate Bill:

SB 326, relative to the joint health council.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1552-FN-A, establishing a telecommunications development initiative in New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1552-FN-A, establishing a telecommunications development initiative in New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.

Senator Cohen moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

Senator Klemm having voted with the prevailing side moved reconsideration on HB 1525, establishing a legislative oversight committee to review the procedures of the health services planning and review board, whereby we ordered it to third reading.

HB 1525, establishing a legislative oversight committee to review the procedures of the health services planning and review board.

Senator Fraser moved inexpedient to legislate.

Senator Krueger having voted with the prevailing side moved reconsideration on HB 1525, establishing a legislative oversight committee to review the procedures of the health services planning and review board, whereby the bill was inexpedient to legislate.

HB 1525, establishing a legislative oversight committee to review the procedures of the health services planning and review board.

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1504, relative to submission of biennial budget estimates by agencies.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1504, relative to submission of biennial budget estimates by agencies.

Senator F. King moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1510-FN, relative to establishing a medical savings account plan for providing state employee health care benefits.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1510-FN, relative to establishing a medical savings account plan for providing state employee health care benefits.

Senator F. King moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in the adoption of the amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1621-FN, allowing administrative home confinement for habitual offenders.

And requests a Committee of Conference.

The Speaker, on the part of the House of Representatives, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

HB 1621-FN, allowing administrative home confinement for habitual offenders.

Senator Pignatelli moved to accede to the request for a Committee of Conference.

The President, on the part of the Senate, has appointed as members of said Committee of Conference:

Having failed to obtain, as required by House Rule 35 (e), the required two-thirds vote necessary for introduction, the House of Representatives has refused to introduce the following entitled Senate Bill because the subject matter is substantially similar to legislation voted inexpedient to legislate by the House during the 1999 session:

SB 329, relative to the display of tobacco products.

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in its amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1331, relative to campaign contributions by business organizations.

The House of Representatives refuses to concur with the Senate in its amendments to the following entitled House Bill sent down from the Senate:

HB 1233, relative to interest on judgments.

2000-4633-EBA

08/09

Enrolled Bill Amendment to HB 1582

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred HB 1582

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment makes a grammatical correction to section 3 of the bill.

Amend section 3 of the bill by replacing line 3 with the following:

(a) Examine employment and workplace policies of small businesses which enable

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4629-EBA

03/01

Enrolled Bill Amendment to HCR 35

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred HCR 35

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment inserts an omitted word.

Amend the first paragraph after the resolving clause of the resolution by replacing line 4 with the following:

of public protection at reasonable cost to our small cider makers; and

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4632-EBA

04/10

Enrolled Bill Amendment to HCR 27

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred HCR 27

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment makes a grammatical correction in the resolution.

Amend the resolution by replacing line 14 with the following:

representatives in state government to reaffirm, in no uncertain terms, that the authority to tax under

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4683-EBA

04/01

Enrolled Bill Amendment to HB 1377

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred HB 1377

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment incorporates the changes made to RSA 326-B:10-a, III in this bill with the changes made to that same paragraph caused by the enactment of HB 1410 in the 2000 legislative session.

Amend RSA 326-B:10-a, III as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

III. The duties of the joint health council shall include, but not be limited to, determining the type of A.R.N.P. formulary, exclusionary, inclusionary, or other, and adding or altering the list of controlled and noncontrolled molecular entities on the A.R.N.P. formulary. Decisions on such additions or alterations shall be rendered within 3 months of initial consideration by the council unless there is a request for additional scientific information. Appeals of decisions of the council shall be submitted to the council in writing for further deliberation by the council. The A.R.N.P. formulary shall be updated at least annually and shall be available in paper and electronic format from the board of nursing, the board of medicine, and the board of pharmacy.

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4640-EBA

08/10

Enrolled Bill Amendment to HB 733

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred HB 733

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment renumbers RSA sections and references inserted by the bill, contingent upon the enactment of HB 1606-FN of the 2000 session.

Amend section 1 of the bill by replacing line 2 with the following:

after chapter 12-I the following new chapter:

Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following and renumbering the original section 7 to read as 8:

7 Contingency; Renumbering of RSA Chapter. If HB 1606-FN of the 2000 session becomes law, then RSA 12-J:1 – RSA 12-J:9 as inserted by section 1 of the bill, and any references to sections of RSA 12-J in the bill, shall be renumbered to read as RSA 12-K:1 – RSA 12-K:9, respectively.

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4668-EBA

08/09

Enrolled Bill Amendment to SB 469

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred SB 469

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment makes technical corrections to RSA 403-F:3 as inserted by section 1 of the bill and inserts a missing word in RSA 403-F:4, I(b) as inserted by section 1 of the bill.

Amend RSA 403-F:3, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing lines 5-6 with the following:

and liabilities among 2 or more companies, issuance, acquisition or transfer of capital stock of one or more companies, or merger or consolidation of 2 or more companies. The mutual insurance

Amend RSA 403-F:4, I(b) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

(b) A description of the qualifications for membership in and the rights of members of the mutual insurance holding company.

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4670-EBA

08/09

Enrolled Bill Amendment to SB 468

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred SB 468

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment makes 2 grammatical corrections to section 2 of the bill. This enrolled bill amendment also renumbers the sections of a new RSA subdivision to avoid duplication with an RSA section inserted by 2000, 53.

Amend section 2 of the bill by replacing line 1 with the following:

2 New Subdivision; Family Division Established. Amend RSA 490 by inserting after section 32

Amend section 2 of the bill by replacing line 4 with the following:

490:33 Family Division.

Amend section 2 of the bill by replacing line 16 with the following:

commitment to, family law matters.

Amend section 2 of the bill by replacing line 21 with the following:

490:34 Jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, for each county in which the

Amend section 2 of the bill by replacing line 27 with the following:

II. Actions for support or custody of children of unwed parties.

Amend section 2 of the bill by replacing line 39 with the following:

490:35 Equity Jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary and for each county in

Amend section 2 of the bill by replacing line 50 with the following:

490:36 Judges and Marital Masters. With the understanding of the special nature of matters

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4669-EBA

03/09

Enrolled Bill Amendment to SB 458

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred SB 458

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment makes technical corrections.

Amend section 4 of the bill by replacing line 2 with the following:

RSA 100-A:44 – RSA 100-A:47 to read as follows:

Amend the bill by inserting after RSA 100-A:47 the following and renumber the original section 5 to read as section 6.

5 Change to Executive Director. Amend RSA 100-A:47-a to read as follows:

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4676-EBA

03/09

Enrolled Bill Amendment to SB 401-FN-A-LOCAL

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred SB 401-FN-A-LOCAL

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment makes technical corrections to RSA 227-M:8, V as inserted by section 1 of the bill and section 10 of the bill; and inserts an omitted word in RSA 227-M:13, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill.

Amend RSA 227-M:8, V as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing line 4 with the following:

III(c)-(f). A minimum of 1/2 of the applicant’s minimum match requirement must be provided in

Amend RSA 227-M:13, I as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing line 2 with the following:

community heritage authority shall recognize that the public interest and public safety and welfare may,

Amend section 10 of the bill by replacing line 3 with the following:

RSA 227-M:7, I upon the effective date of this act, but shall not be available for distribution until April 1,

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4646-EBA

03/10

Enrolled Bill Amendment to SB 334

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred SB 334

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment inserts a bill section which makes a punctuation change.

Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause the following and renumbering the original sections 1-3 to read as 2-4, respectively.

1 Definition of Commissioner; Punctuation Change. Amend RSA 408-A:2, III (f) to read as follows:

(f) "Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner of the state of New Hampshire[.];

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

2000-4690-EBA

04/10

Enrolled Bill Amendment to HB 1369-FN-LOCAL

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred HB 1369-FN-LOCAL

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

FOR THE COMMITTEE

This enrolled bill amendment corrects a subparagraph reference in the bill.

Amend RSA 141-E:3, II (g) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing line 2 with the following:

with the measures established under subparagraph (f)(1). The program shall include, but not be

Senator Trombly moved adoption.

The Committee on Enrolled Bills has examined and found correctly Enrolled the following entitled House and /or Senate Bill:

HB 542, repealing the legacies and succession tax.

HB 1146, relative to tax increment financing.

HB 1210, relative to capital reserve funds.

HB 1250, allowing an advanced registered nurse practitioner to declare a person safety emergency and to transfer an inmate for a psychiatric inpatient emergency.

HB 1251, relative to driver education training reimbursement.

HB 1308, relative to the manner in which candidates are listed on election ballots.

HB 1319, extending the reporting date of the committee studying negotiated risk agreements and requiring the department of health and human services to conduct a study.

HB 1424, relative to reevaluation of a person's competency to stand trial.

HB 1431, relative to protective orders in domestic violence cases.

HB 1438, relative to transportation of children for involuntary emergency admissions.

HB 1582, establishing a committee to study workplace policies and practices of small businesses for their effect on New Hampshire employees and their families.

SB 358, relative to court reporting services.

SB 379, relative to lottery scratch tickets.

Senator D'Allesandro moved adoption.

The Committee on Enrolled Bills has examined and found correctly Enrolled the following entitled House and /or Senate Bill:

HJR 20, urging the united States Congress to fully fund the Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act for HIV victims.

HJR 21, calling for changes in the federal Clean Air Act regarding best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate.

HJR 24, urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Congress to work with the northeastern states and gasoline refiners to authorize the use of a regional gasoline containing less or no MTBE additive and to promptly eliminate Clean Air Act requirements for oxygenates in gasoline.

HB 304, relative to school employee and volunteer background investigations.

HB 1139, establishing a committee to study involuntary emergency admission hearings.

HB 1177, relative to the effective date of legislation establishing a chaptered or statutory legislative committee.

HB 1309, relative to wood-to-energy rate order buydowns.

HB 1448, relative to the partition of real estate and division of property.

HB 1602, establishing the New Hampshire task force on deafness and hearing loss.

HB 1627, relative to the exchange of certain land in the town of Rindge.

SJR 1, concerning the status of the White Mountain national Forest within the U.S. Forest Service's forest management plan.

SB 206, relative to distribution of tobacco settlement funds.

SB 310, relative to New Hampshire state-chartered banks and interstate banking.

SB 318, relative to proposed joint maintenance agreements.

Senator D'Allesandro moved adoption.

Senator Trombly moved that the Rules of the Senate be so far suspended as to allow the Senate President to assign Committee of Conference members.

HB 1504, relative to submission of biennial budget estimates by agencies.

HB 1510-FN, relative to establishing a medical savings account plan for providing state employee health care benefits.