State of New Hampshire

HOUSE RECORD

 

First Year of the 161st General Court

Calendar and Journal of the 2009 Session

 

 

Vol. 31                    Concord, N.H.                 Thursday, November 12, 2009           No. 63

Contains:  Hearings, Meetings and Notices

HOUSE CALENDAR

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE:

 

SAVE THE DATE: An all-day House Continuing Education program will be held on Tuesday, December 15th, to be followed by a holiday party. Details will be provided in a future calendar.

 

As the deadline for retained bills is December 2nd, please be aware that committee chairmen will be scheduling executive sessions. If you are asked to write a committee report, please do so promptly. Committee reports on the retained bills will appear in the December 9th and December 30th House Calendars, and will be taken up by the House on January 6th, the first day of the 2010 session.

 

The 2010 bills are still being drafted with the signoff deadline 4:00 p.m. on November 12 and will be available online and in print on December 10th.

 

Please note that the General Court webpage now has a link to the Legislative Ethics Committee.

 

As we enter the flu season, it is a good time to remind ourselves to use common sense to protect our families and colleagues.  Continuing the practice of staying close to home if we are sick will be beneficial for everyone.

 

Please Note:  The Flu Clinic scheduled for November 18 has been cancelled.  For more information see the notice from the State House Nurses elsewhere in this Calendar.

 

Terie Norelli, Speaker

HOUSE DEADLINES

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Last day for committees to report retained bills

Legislative action in the second-year session shall be subject to the following deadlines:

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Last day to introduce House bills for 2010 Session

NOTICE

The House Calendar is now being  published weekly.  Members and staff who need to schedule meetings should make arrangements with the Clerk’s Office for room availability and publication of meeting notices.  Please note Calendar will close on Wednesdays.  There will be no calendar during the week of the Thanksgiving holiday.

CLOSES NOON WEDNESDAY:

TO BE MAILED THURSDAY:

November 18

November 19

Karen O. Wadsworth, Clerk of the House

committee meetings

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3), Department of Revenue Administration, 109 Pleasant Street, Concord

9:00 a.m.          Public forum to receive comments on proposed changes to RSA 79-A, Cub 200 Rules, and Cub 300.

                        The forum will be followed by a regular meeting of the Current Use Board.

GUARDIANS AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1), Room 102, LOB

10:30 a.m.        Non-public session of the Complaint Review Committee.

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION ON DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS (RSA 125-Q), Room 205, LOB

1:30 p.m.          Regular meeting.

STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM (RSA 99-E), Room 101, LOB

9:30 a.m.          Regular meeting.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 19-K), NH Technical Institute, Room CS 235, Concord

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16

COMMISSION TO STUDY ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 472, Chapter 321:9, Laws of 2008), Room 307, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMITTEE TO STUDY EXOTIC AQUATIC WEEDS AND SPECIES (RSA 487:30), Room 308, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c), Room 100, State House

9:00 a.m.          Regular meeting.

RESOURCES, RECREATION AND DEVELOPMENT, Room 305, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Subcommittee work session on retained HB 222, relative to fill and dredge permits in wetlands.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

COMMISSION TO STUDY HOSPITAL BILLING PRACTICES OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS (SB 188, Chapter 265:1, Laws of 2009), Room 302, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE SCHOOL BUILDING AID GRANT PROGRAM (HB 2, Chapter 144:13, Laws of 2009), Room 103, State House

10:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

ELECTION LAW, Room 308, LOB

9:30 a.m.          Executive session on retained HB 341, relative to the date selected for the presidential primary election, HB 418, relative to presidential primary ballots, HB 626-FN, requiring valid photo identification to vote in person and SB 157, relative to the procedure for listing candidates on election ballots and establishing a citizen-funded election task force.

ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE, Room 307, LOB (Please note room change.)

10:00 a.m.        Executive session on retained HB 49, relative to stop and haul charges for milk, HB 83, relative to ownership of milk, HB 283-FN, establishing a solid waste management fund and assessing a beverage container fee, HB 652-FN, relative to the impact of demolition and construction projects on the environment, HB 675-FN, requiring a refundable deposit on beverage containers and SB 123, relative to agricultural restricted grants.

JUDICIARY, Room 208, LOB

9:45 a.m.          Subcommittee work session on retained HB 53, relative to the definition of “public body” under the right-to-know law, HB 379, exempting certain meetings concerning collective bargaining from the right-to-know law and HB 425-FN-A-LOCAL, relative to remedies under the right-to-know law and continually appropriating a special fund.

Room 206, LOB

9:45 a.m.          Subcommittee work session on retained HB 219, relative to hearings for incapacitated persons admitted to state institutions by their guardians.

Room 208, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Executive session on retained HB 53, relative to the definition of “public body” under the right-to-know law, HB 135, relative to remedies for violation of the state right-to-know law, HB 266, relative to the right-to know exemption for voter records, HB 328, establishing a committee to study the right-to-know law relative to certain nonprofit corporations, HB 379, exempting certain meetings concerning collective bargaining from the right-to-know law, HB 425-FN-A-LOCAL, relative to remedies under the right-to-know law and continually appropriating a special fund, HB 50, repealing the law relative to screening panels for medical injury claims, HB 191, relative to liability of a landowner giving permission to ride bicycles on his or her property, HB 219, relative to hearings for incapacitated persons admitted to state institutions by their guardians, HB 325, establishing standards for adequate service of process, HB 677-FN, allowing part-time district court justices and probate court judges to sit as senior active status judges upon retirement, SB 90, establishing a private right of action for pharmacies against health maintenance organizations.

LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB

1:30 p.m.          Rescheduled subcommittee work session on retained HB 128, relative to the enrollment of bills and their presentation by the secretary of state.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 203, LOB

9:00 a.m.          Executive session on retained HB 579-FN, establishing motor vehicle learners’ permits and relative to youth operators’ licenses.

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 202, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Full committee work session on revenue estimates.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) AND EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c), LGC/NHMA Conference, Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm Street, Manchester

1:30 p.m.          Public forum.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (SB 82, Chapter 361:37, Laws of 2007), Room 212, LOB

11:30 a.m.        Regular meeting.

INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL (RSA 651-E), Room 204, LOB

1:30 p.m.          Regular meeting.

LOCAL AND REGULATED REVENUES, Room 303, LOB

9:00 a.m.          Subcommittee work session on retained HB 630-FN-A, relative to live racing in New Hampshire

10:00 a.m.        Executive session on retained HB 309, enabling towns and cities to establish a local revenue option as an alternative to property taxation for the funding of local government costs, HB 421-FN, establishing an oversight committee to monitor liquor enforcement, HB 484, relative to the definition of charitable organizations for raffles and games of chance, HB 487, allowing municipalities to adopt a property tax exemption for compliance with green building standards, HB 630-FN-A, relative to live racing in New Hampshire and SB 79, relative to the compensation of game operators.

WAYS AND MEANS, Room 202, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Rescheduled executive session on retained HB 69, relative to submission of health care data, HB 168, relative to disposition of electricians’ fees, HB 232, permitting the pesticide control board to establish pesticide fees, HB 355-FN-A, relative to oil fund disbursement board authority and fees for oil discharge cleanup, HB 490-FN-A-LOCAL, relative to the maintenance of state-owned dams, SB 44, establishing a commission, HB 597-FN-A-LOCAL, revising the property tax relief program in order to cap education tax payments at one percent of adjusted gross income, HB 656-FN, relative to collection of the education property tax and establishing a program to rebate certain excessive property tax payments of eligible taxpayers, HB 642-FN-A-LOCAL, establishing a flat rate education income tax and relative to the statewide enhanced education tax and certain other taxes, CACR 1, relating to taxes.  Providing that all revenues raised by a state income tax shall be dedicated to funding public education.

WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3), Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2), Rooms 301-303, LOB  (Please note room change.)

 9:00 a.m.         Regular meeting.

CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009), Room 103, State House

2:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMISSION TO EVALUATE LONG-TERM USES OF LAKES REGION FACILITY LOCATED IN LACONIA (HB 2, Chapter 144:281, Laws of 2009), Room 207, LOB

3:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMISSION TO STUDY CONCORD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CHARTER (HB 319, (Chapter 233:1, Laws of 2009), SAU Office 16 Rumford Street, Concord

6:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMISSION TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009), Room 103, State House

9:00 a.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE THE PHYSICAL CONSOLIDATION OF THE CLAREMONT AND NEWPORT DISTRICT COURTS AND FAMILY DIVISION SITES AND THE CLOSING OF THE COLEBROOK AND MILFORD DISTRICT COURTS (HB 2, Chapter 144:58, Laws of 2009), Room 212, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

COMMITTEE TO STUDY LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR RAILROAD OPERATORS OPERATING ALONGSIDE RECREATIONAL TRAILS (SB 203, Chapter 309:1, Laws of 2009), Room 101 LOB

10:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

EDUCATION, Room 207, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Rescheduled executive session on retained HB 327-FN-LOCAL, eliminating median family income as a factor in calculating fiscal capacity disparity aid, HB 560, relative to the use of state education funds for extended learning opportunities for certain pupils, HB 615, relative to withdrawal from a school administrative unit, HB 368, relative to annual goals in a home education program and SB 59, relative to the renovation and replacement of school buildings.

ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2), Room 103, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, Room 306, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Executive session on retained HB 42-FN, allowing the state veterinarian to employ a meat inspection services administrator, HB 268, relative to transfers from the judicial branch to the executive or legislative branches of state government, HB 401-FN, relative to the membership of the retirement system board of trustees, HB 410, relative to the licensing of alcohol and drug counselors, HB 510, relative to the position of director of vital records administration, HB 617-FN, permitting private employers and others to join the state health insurance program and HB 673-FN, relative to withdrawal of political subdivisions from the New Hampshire retirement system.

RESOURCES, RECREATION AND DEVELOPMENT, Rooms 305-307, LOB

9:00 a.m.          Public hearing on proposed amendment to HB 222, relative to fill and dredge permits in wetlands.  The amendment clarifies a method for evaluating wetlands and indirect impacts from proposed projects within certain distances from adjacent wetlands.  Copies of the proposed amendment are available from the Sergeant at Arms office.

11:30 a.m.        Public hearing on proposed amendment to HB 681-FN, relative to aquatic resource compensatory mitigation. The proposed amendment alters the administrative assessment for the Department of Environmental Services (DES) in lieu mitigations program and sunsets the fee in two years for reconsideration at that time.  Copies of the proposed amendment are available from the Sergeant at Arms office.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20

COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF TRANSMISSION CAPACITY IN THE NORTH COUNTRY (SB 383, Chapter 348:2, Laws of 2008), Public Utilities Commission, 21 South Fruit Street, Concord

2:30 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMISSION TO EXAMINE DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (HB 1311, Chapter 256:10, Laws of 2008), Room 202, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMISSION TO STUDY REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SECURE LANDFILLS (HB 672, Chapter 252:1, Laws of 2007), Room 304, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a), Public Utilities Commission, 21 South Fruit Street, Room A, Concord

9:00 a.m.          Regular meeting.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION (RSA 14:14-c), Room 306, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

NEW HAMPSHIRE RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 238-A:2), Room 201, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62), Room 307, LOB

 9:00 a.m.         Regular meeting.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23

COMMISSION TO STUDY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND THE EFFECTS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN UPLAND AREAS THAT MAY AFFECT WETLANDS AND SURFACE WATER OF THE STATE (HB 1579, Chapter 294:1, Laws of 2008), Room 305, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT (RSA 146-D:4), Room 305, LOB

 9:00 a.m.         Regular meeting.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 188-E:21), Department of Education, Walker Building, 21 South Fruit Street, Concord

3:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMISSION TO STUDY HOSPITAL BILLING PRACTICES OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS (SB 188, Chapter 265:1, Laws of 2009), Room 100, State House

10:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

COMMITTEE TO STUDY LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR RAILROAD OPERATORS OPERATING ALONGSIDE RECREATIONAL TRAILS (SB 203, Chapter 309:1, Laws of 2009), Room 101, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

LONG-RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING AND UTILIZATION (RSA 17-M), Room 201, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Regular business.

RESOURCES, RECREATION AND DEVELOPMENT, Room 305, LOB

9:30 a.m.          Executive session on retained HB 218-FN, relative to the state park fund HB 222, relative to fill and dredge permits in wetlands, HB 558-FN, establishing procedures for leasing state parks for use by private entities, HB 681-FN, relative to aquatic resource compensatory mitigation.

TASK FORCE ON STATE FUNDING FOR THE VIRTUAL LEARNING ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (HB 2, Chapter 144:154, Laws of 2009), State Board Room, Department of Education, 101 Pleasant Street, Concord

9:00 a.m.          Regular meeting.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30

TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PERFORMANCE-BASED SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM (RSA 193-E:3-c), State Board Room, Department of Education, 101 Pleasant Street, Concord

9:00 a.m.          Regular meeting.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2

COMMISSION TO EVALUATE MENTAL HEALTH COURTS AND ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE OPERATION OF MENTAL HEALTH COURTS (HB 171, Chapter 274:1, Laws of 2009). Room 205, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2), Rooms 306-308, LOB

 9:00 a.m.         Continued regular meeting.

CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009), Room 103, State House

2:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMISSION TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVES TO THE DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL SHARPS IN HOUSEHOLD WASTE (HB 1502, Chapter 259:2, Laws of 2008), Room 304, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMISSION TO EXAMINE DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (HB 1311, Chapter 256:10, Laws of 2008), Room 202, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMISSION TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING (SB 60, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2009), Room 103, State House

9:00 a.m.          Regular meeting.

FISCAL COMMITTEE (RSA 14:30-a), Rooms 210-211, LOB

 9:00 a.m.         Regular business.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4

COMMISSION TO STUDY APPOINTING OR CONTRACTING WITH A FLEET MANAGER FOR STATE-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLES (HB 1412, Chapter 218:1, Laws of 2008), Rooms 210-211, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMISSION TO STUDY REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SECURE LANDFILLS (HB 672, Chapter 252:1, Laws of 2007), Room 304, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE DEATH PENALTY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 520, Chapter 284:1, Laws of 2009, Rooms 305-307, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3), Room 205, LOB

9:00 a.m.          Regular meeting.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS (HB 234, Chapter 77:1, Laws of 2009), Room 205, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8

OBD II TESTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 266:59-b, VII (a)), Room 301, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

TASK FORCE ON STATE FUNDING FOR THE VIRTUAL LEARNING ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (HB 2, Chapter 144:154, Laws of 2009), State Board Room, Department of Education, 101 Pleasant Street, Concord

9:00 a.m.          Regular meeting.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10

CITIZEN-FUNDED ELECTION TASK FORCE (HB 513, Chapter 237:1, Laws of 2009), Room 103, State House

2:00 p.m.          Regular meeting.

COMMISSION TO STUDY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE (HB 332, Chapter 301:1, Laws of 2009), Room 207, LOB

11:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25), Room 201, LOB

1:00 p.m.          Complaint hearing.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOARD (RSA 125-O:5-a), Public Utilities Commission, 21 South Fruit Street, Room A, Concord

9:00 a.m.          Regular meeting.

GUARDIANS AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1), Room 102, LOB

 1:00 p.m.         Regular meeting.

STATE SUGGESTION AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM (RSA 99-E), Room 101, LOB

9:30 a.m.          Regular meeting.

VOLUNTEER NH (RSA 19-H), Greater Manchester Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1800 Elm Street, Manchester

9:00 a.m.          Regular meeting.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14

COUNCIL TO STUDY THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RSA 125-P), Room 205, LOB

9:30 a.m.          Regular meeting.

thursday, december 17

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2), Rooms 306-308, LOB

 9:00 a.m.         Regular meeting.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, (RSA 126-A:13), Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18

GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J), Room 305-307, LOB

9:30 a.m.          Regular meeting.

NEW HAMPSHIRE RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 238-A:2), Rooms 201, LOB

10:00 a.m.        Regular meeting.

TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PERFORMANCE-BASED SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM (RSA 193-E:3-c), State Board Room, Department of Education, 101 Pleasant Street, Concord

9:00 a.m.          Regular meeting.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21

INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c), Room 100, State House

9:00 a.m.          Regular meeting.

official notices

On Tuesday, November 17th, representatives from Anthem, the Local Government Center, and NH Tobacco Prevention and Control will have information and assistance available for those considering quitting smoking, and for friends, co-workers and family members who want to help.  A certified cessation specialist will be here to answer your questions and suggest strategies for success.  Stop by and pick up free materials for yourself or someone you care about. Room 100, State House, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Ellen Neilley and Dianne Bergquist

General Court Health Services

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The flu clinic which was scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th has been postponed until further notice.

Richard Lafleur, MD, Medical Director, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in New Hampshire reports that New Hampshire, along with the rest of the country, is experiencing a significant immediate shortage of seasonal flu vaccine due to the production and distribution of the H1N1 vaccine.  Thus, the planned seasonal flu clinics at the State of NH agencies will need to be postponed until supply becomes available.  It is hoped that seasonal flu vaccine will become available again before the season arrives in January; however individuals should seek alternative sources to obtain this vaccine.  These sources include: your individual health care provider, retail pharmacies, public health clinics.

Ellen Neilley and Dianne Bergquist

General Court Health Services

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When the House Clerk’s Office is aware of House Members who are hospitalized or homebound by serious illness, we will publish a list of names and addresses as requested.

Rep. Sally H. Kelly, 63 Horse Corner Road, Chichester, New Hampshire 03258-6012.

Colleagues who so desire may send cards and greetings to the address listed above.

Karen O. Wadsworth, Clerk of the House

members’ notices

The following notices are published in the House record as a courtesy to the member(s) requesting publication.  These are not official public notices and will be limited to legislative policy or legislative social activities and political meetings or events.  Publication should not be construed as support for either the events listed or the views espoused by the individual or organization sponsoring the event.

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The Legislative Youth Advisory Council will hold its regular meeting on Sunday, November 15, 1:00 p.m. at the NH Technical Institute Room CS 235, Concord  Members will be discussing issues of concern to youth and the bills they are interested in following.  The meetings are open to the public.

Rep. Carolyn Gargasz

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The Tri-Town Republican Committee of Exeter, North Hampton and Stratham invites you to GOT SAUCE?  PASTA YOUR WAY.  We provide the pasta and your choice of sauces.  This will be held on Sunday, November 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 10 Bunker Hill Avenue, Stratham.  Guest speaker will be Governor John Sununu.  Tickets for the fundraiser will be $10 for adults, $5 per child or $25 per family.  RSVP required:  tritownrc@comcast.net.  Any questions please contact Rep. Stella Scamman.

Rep. Stella Scamman

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All members of the Republican caucus are invited to the House Republican Alliance’s weekly meeting.  The HRA will meet every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Upham Walker House, Park Street, Concord.  The following guest speakers are scheduled for the upcoming meetings:  Peter Bearse –  November 17 and Andy Sanborn – November 24.

Reps. Nancy Elliott, Robert Mead and William O’Brien

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The NH OWLS will host all women’s legislative groups for discussion on Wednesday, November 18th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Room 103, State House.

Rep. Nancy Stiles

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The annual Granite State Baseball Dinner will be on Saturday, November 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Expo Center in Manchester.  Over 20 baseball stars and sports leaders will be guests at the dinner that will feature an autograph session and auction.  Tickets $75.  Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD), the Ted Williams Museum and the Fisher Cats Foundation.  For more information contact Rep. Stella Scamman.

Rep. Stella Scamman

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All legislators, staff and their families are invited to attend the dedication of the new Manchester Airport Access Road Bridge on Monday, December 7th.  The new bridge over the Merrimack River between Bedford and Londonderry was named “The Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge” by legislation passed in 2000. The nearly completed bridge is part of the Manchester Airport Access road connecting the F.E. Everett Turnpike and the Manchester-Boston regional Airport.  The Airport Access Road is scheduled to be completed and opened in 2012.

The December 7 dedication ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the State House Hall of Flags.  The ceremony will include an unveiling of a new sign for the bridge by Governor John Lynch and DOT Commissioner George Campbell, as well as a special ceremony honoring the remaining New Hampshire Pearl Harbor Survivors.  We anticipate a number of military organizations will be represented.  Please join us in honoring these World War II heroes.  For more information contact Rep. Robert L’Heureux.

Rep. Robert J. L’Heureux

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To all Legislators: Research demonstrates that mental health is essential to overall health. How interconnected are mental health, physical health and substance use disorders, and what impact do they have on the state’s public mental health resources and budget?  What recommendations have been presented to address the growing demand for mental health services? You along with your fellow legislators, NAMI NH family leaders, board members and leaders from NH’s Mental Health Council and Community Mental Health Centers, are invited to join a discussion about meeting the demand for mental health services in NH within the current budget climate.  This non-partisan event, sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI NH) and the House Mental Health Caucus will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 21 Center Street, Concord.  Lunch will be provided.  For more information please call or email: 225-5359 or info@naminh.org.

Reps. Liz Merry and Cindy Rosenwald

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State House Visitation Schedule 2009

As a convenience to the members of the NH General Court, the Visitors’ Center offers the following schedule of schools and other groups visiting the State House in  November and December, 2009.  These listings are to ensure all members be notified in a timely manner of visitors from their district.  Our schedule is tightly booked for the school year and subject to changes.

 Please contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information.  Legislators planning to meet with students should notify the Visitor Center. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

 

Virginia J. Drew, Director

Deborah Rivers, Public Information Administrator

 

DATE

TIME

GROUP

Group#/Grade

Nov. 16

9:30/11:00 SH/HM

Kearsarge Regional Middle School – Sutton

90/7

Nov. 17

9:30

Marlborough School

32/4

Nov. 17

10:30

Chesterfield Elementary School

48/4

Nov. 18

9:45/11:00 SH/HM

South Londonderry Elementary School

75/4

Nov. 19

9:45/11:00 SH/HM

South Londonderry Elementary School

75/4

Nov. 20

9:00

Victory Baptist SchoolLondonderry

16/4

Nov. 20

12:30

Freedom Elementary School

7/4

 

 

 

 

Nov. 23

10:00

Broad St. School – Nashua

60/4

Nov. 23

11:00

Hampstead Academy

 

Nov. 24

10:00/11:30 SH/HM

Gilford Elementary School

80/4

 

 

 

 

Nov. 30

9:30/11:00 SC/SH

New Boston Elementary School

66/4

Dec. 1

10:00/11:15

Hills Garrison School – Hudson

100/4

Dec. 2

9:30

Reed’s Ferry SchoolMerrimack

50/4

Dec. 3

9:30/11:00 SH/HM

Reed’s Ferry SchoolMerrimack

75/4

Dec. 4

9:45/11:00 SH/SC

Hollis Upper Elementary School

91/4