JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

TENTATIVE AGENDA

 

 

FEBRUARY 19, 2016 - 9:00 a.m.

ROOMS 306/308 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

Senate Members of JLCAR

House Members of JLCAR

 

 

Sen. John Reagan, Vice Chair

Rep. Carol M. McGuire, Chair

Sen. Kevin Avard

Rep. David H. Kidder

Sen. Sam Cataldo

Rep. Rick M. Ladd

Sen. Dan Feltes

Rep. Tara A. Sad

Sen. David Watters

Rep. Peter B. Schmidt

Sen. Regina Birdsell (Alt.)

Rep. Suzanne H. Gottling (Alt.)

Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (Alt.)

Rep. William A. Hatch (Alt.)

Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (Alt.)

Rep. John Sytek (Alt.)

Sen. Gary Daniels (Alt.)

(Alt.)

Sen. Nancy Stiles (Alt.)

(Alt.)

 

 

The times and order specified for the agenda items listed below are only tentative.  The Committee may change the order or may change the amount of time allotted for such items.

 

1.   9:00 a.m.    Convene and Review Minutes

 

JLCAR Deadlines Noted in Agenda:

For OR's and ROR's:

Deadline is for sponsoring a joint resolution.

For FP's:

Deadline is for approval, conditional approval, or preliminary objection. Otherwise, rule is automatically approved.

For INT's:

Deadline is for approval or conditional approval.
Otherwise, agency cannot adopt the interim rule.

 

FP - Final Proposal

OR - Preliminary Objection Response

ROR - Revised Objection Response

ER - Emergency Rule

INT - Interim Rule

EXP - Expedited Repeal

EXRF - Expedited Revision to Form


 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

2.   9:05 a.m.    Committee Approval of Final Proposals and Proposed Expedited Revisions to Agency Forms:

 

 

(a)  FP 2015-182
Approval

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Pathway to Work Program

(JLCAR Deadline March 21, 2016.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2015-186
Approval

BOARD OF NURSING

Ethical Standards: Professional Duties of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

(JLCAR Deadline March 18, 2016.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2015-195
Approval

FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

Marine Aquaculture Reporting and Lobster Tail Possession

(JLCAR Deadline March 17, 2016.)

 

 

(d)  FP 2015-197
Approval

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Incorporation by Reference Revised Safety Summary Form WCSSF

(JLCAR Deadline March 21, 2016.)

 

 

(e)  FP 2015-200
Approval

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Human Services

Expiring Rules Related to Individual Rights and Responsibilities for Financial and Medical Assistance, Institutional Residency, the Adult Standard Disregard, the Cost of Nursing Facility Care, and Allowable Deductions

(JLCAR Deadline March 21, 2016.)

 

 

(f)  FP 2015-201
Approval

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Human Services

Amended Definition of “Off-Premises Retail Licensees that Exclusively or Primarily Sell Beer, Wine, or Other Alcoholic Beverages” As it Pertains to All Categories of Financial Assistance

(JLCAR Deadline March 11, 2016.)

 

 

(g)  FP 2015-202
Approval

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION

Form DP-216, Employee Leasing Company Business Enterprise Tax (BET) Election

(JLCAR Deadline March 21, 2016.)

 

 

(h)  FP 2015-205
Approval

BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS

Application for Licensure to Provide Voluntary Services; Renewal and Monitoring; and Criteria of Acceptance

(JLCAR Deadline March 21, 2016.)

 

 

(i)  EXRF 2016-1
Approval

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Commissioner

Annual Medicaid Uncompensated Care Data Request Form – He-C 5002.01(a)

(No JLCAR Deadline.)

 

 

3.   9:10 a.m.    Committee Conditional Approvals:

 

 

(a)  FP 2015-185
Conditional Approval

BOARD OF NURSING

Continued Status

(JLCAR Deadline March 18, 2016.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2015-193
Conditional Approval

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Public Health Services

Cancer Registry Rules

(JLCAR Deadline March 21, 2016.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2015-194
Conditional Approval

BOARD OF BARBERING, COSMETOLOGY, AND ESTHETICS

Written Exam Criteria, Written Exam Administration, Approve/Deny Individuals Licensed in Another State, Instructor Continuing Education

(JLCAR Deadline February 29, 2016.)

 

 

4.   9:15 a.m.    Committee Acceptance of Agency Responses to Objections:

 

 

(No items)

 

 

5.   9:16 a.m.    Committee Issuance of Preliminary or Revised Objections to Final Proposals:

 

(No Items)

 

 

 

NOTE:

 

The following proposals were conditionally approved by the Committee on the dates indicated.  Also noted are whether there are agency responses and subsequent confirmation by the Office of Legislative Services that the proposals have been amended as conditionally approved.  No further Committee action is required in that case.

 

Conditionally Approved December 17, 2015:

 

 

FP 2015-139

BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE

Pre-licensure Supervised Practice

(Response received 1-21-16.  Converted to preliminary objection pursuant to RSA 541-A:13, V(a).  Objection Response not yet filed but due by February 26, 2016.)

 

 

Conditionally Approved January 15, 2016:

 

 

FP 2015-160

FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

Live Bait and the Importation, Possession, and Use of All Wildlife

(Response received 1-22-16 and confirmed 1-22-16.)

 

 

FP 2015-108

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Construction Aid and Relocation Services

(Response received 2-10-16 and confirmed 2-12-16.)

 

 

FP 2015-174

COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION

Establishment, Operation and Administration of the College Tuition Savings Plan

(Response not yet received.)

 

 

FP 2015-125

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Water Quality and Quantity Programs

Groundwater Discharge Permits and Registrations

(Response received 1-21-16 and confirmed 1-21-16.)

 

 

FP 2015-184

BOARD OF BARBERING, COSMETOLOGY, AND ESTHETICS

Apprentice Applications & Instructors, School Instructor License, School Equipment, Licensee, Individuals Licensed in Another State, Renewals, Violation Points

(Response received 2-9-16 and confirmed 2-12-16.)

 

 

FP 2015-191

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Business Enterprise Tax

(Response received 1-22-16 and confirmed 1-22-16.)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

6.   9:18 a.m.    Consider postponing action on certain items to another meeting.

 

7.   9:20 a.m.    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

 

 

(a)  FP 2015-165
Conditional Approval with Understanding

Workers' Compensation Claims

(JLCAR Deadline February 19, 2016.)

(Formerly Item #13 on 1-15-16 agenda.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2015-167
Conditional Approval

Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage

(JLCAR Deadline March 21, 2016.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2015-168
Conditional Approval with Recommendation

Workers' Compensation Self Insurance

(JLCAR Deadline March 21, 2016.)

 

 

(d)  FP 2015-181
Postponed to 3/18/19
Regular Meeting

Payment of Wages and Requirements of Employers

(JLCAR Deadline March 21, 2016.)

 

 

8.   9:40 a.m.    DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

 

 

INT 2015-14
Approval

Interim Certification for Additional Truck Weights Rules

(JLCAR Deadline March 9, 2016.  Former rules expired September 29, 2015.)

(Formerly Item #9(a) on 12-17-15 agenda and Item #19(a) on 1-15-16 agenda.)

 

 

9.   9:50 a.m.    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(a)  INT 2016-2
Approval

Former Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services

Medical Assistance Services Provided by Education Agencies

(JLCAR Deadline May 4, 2016.  Most of the former rules expired November 22, 2015.)

 

 

(b)  INT 2016-3
Approval

Former Division of Public Health Services

Birthing Center Rules.

(JLCAR Deadline May 11, 2016.  Former rules expired July 27, 2015.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2015-144
Conditional Approval

Former Division of Human Services

Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices, and Medical Supplies

(JLCAR Deadline March 10, 2016.)

 

 

(d)  FP 2015-192
Approval

Former Division of Human Services

Elimination of the Prohibition of Decreasing the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) in the Food Stamp Program if the CPI-U is Negative

(JLCAR Deadline March 14, 2016.)

 

 

10. 10:10 a.m.  BOARD OF MEDICINE

 

 

(a)  FP 2015-207
Conditional Approval

Physician Licensing, Renewals, Administrative Fines, Voluntary Surrenders, and Obligation to Obey

(JLCAR Deadline March 21, 2016.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2015-208
Conditional Approval

Physician Assistant Licensing, Renewals, Administrative Fines, Voluntary Surrenders, and Obligation to Obey

(JLCAR Deadline March 21, 2016.)

 

 

11. 10:30 a.m.  BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE

 

 

OR 2015-139
Postponed to 3/18/19
Regular Meeting

Pre-licensure Supervised Practice

(JLCAR Deadline April 26, 2016.)

(Response not yet filed.  Response due by February 26, 2016.)

 

 

12. 10:40 a.m.

Postponed to 3/18/19
Regular Meeting

Discussion on proposed amendments to the Drafting and Procedure Manual for Administrative Rules.

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS

13. 11:10 a.m.