March 8, 2001

No. 12

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2001 AT 10:15 A.M.

LAID ON THE TABLE

SB 93, establishing a committee to study the public health and environmental benefit of requiring stationary sources that burn virgin petroleum products or coal to comply with the requirements of the air toxic control act.

SB 97-FN, requiring the annual registration of manufactured housing parks.

SB 98, relative to notice requirements prior to the sale of manufactured housing parks.

HEARINGS

MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 6TH

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB

1:00 p.m. HCR 4, encouraging New Hampshire Public Radio to extend its broadcast signal to all of Coos county including the Connecticut River Valley area.

1:10 p.m. HB 167, relative to the authority of the consumer advocate.

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 139, relative to uniform electronic transactions.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 70-FN-L, relative to staffing at New Hampshire long-term health care facilities.

1:30 p.m. SB 132, directing the department of health and human services to coordinate a comprehensive review of demographic trends in the New Hampshire population and the impact of such trends.

1:50 p.m. SB 150, relative to community services for persons with developmental disabilities.

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARING HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 19TH

WILDLIFE & RECREATION Representatives Hall, SH

Cancelled SB 146, relative to personal watercraft.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. HB 193, establishing a committee to study state payments for court-ordered placements of special education pupils.

1:15 p.m. SB 155, limiting the liability of teachers and other educational employees.

· PLEASE NOTE THE THESE ARE CONTINUED HEARINGS

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. HB 166, establishing a committee to study gas and hazardous substance pipeline safety.

9:00 a.m. SB 104, relative to regional approaches to instream flow preservation.

9:30 a.m. SB 105, relative to instream flow plan requirements.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB

1:15 p.m. SB 143-FN, regulating home improvement contractors.

1:45 p.m. SB 144-L, increasing bail commissioners' fees.

INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 145, relative to the length of stay of patients in ambulatory surgical facilities owned in whole or in part by a hospital.

9:15 a.m. HCR 1, urging the federal government to allow military retirees to receive service-connected disability compensation benefits without requiring them to waive an equal amount of retirement pay.

9:45 a.m. HB 230, relative to scheduled permanent impairment awards under the workers' compensation law.

JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB

10:15 a.m. SB 96-FN, repealing the requirements for resident and nonresident licenses to carry concealed weapons.

Concurrently SB 122, relative to the license to carry a weapon.

11:15 a.m. SB 129, establishing a minimum age for issuing a license to carry a concealed pistol or revolver.

11:45 a.m. SB 154-FN, requiring criminal records check prior to the sale or transfer of firearms.

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 28TH

WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH

Cancelled SB 142-FN, relative to the collection of debts owed to the state.

Cancelled SB 147, relative to the calculation of stumpage value in determining the timber tax assessment.

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 12TH

WILDLIFE & RECREATION Representatives Hall, SH

10:15 a.m. SB 146, relative to personal watercraft.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001

BANKS, Room 103, LOB

10:15 a.m. HB 238, relative to interstate banking.

10:40 a.m. SB 106, relative to consumers' cooperative associations.

11:00 a.m. SB 85, relative to collateralization of municipal trust funds.

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 157, relative to state government information dissemination and access.

3:15 p.m. HB 142, establishing a committee to study encryption of confidential information.

3:35 p.m. HCR 2, urging the federal government to establish a new zip code for the town of Kensington.

TIME PERMITTING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY BE HELD.

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 6TH

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. CACR 12, relating to the term of office for governor. Providing that beginning with the 2004 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.

1:30 p.m. CACR 13, relating to terms for state senators. Providing that beginning with the 2004 general election, there shall be 4-year terms of office for state senators.

2:00 p.m. SB 141, relative to proof of qualifications for voter registration.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 233, amending the duties of the oversight committee for the severely developmentally disabled.

1:10 p.m. HB 433, clarifying the duties of the oversight committee on health and human services.

1:20 p.m. HB 143, (New Title) establishing a committee to address the problem created by the shortage of health care personnel and support staff in New Hampshire.

1:40 p.m. HB 240, requiring the department of health and human services to develop a plan reducing the number of persons awaiting certain services for developmental disabilities.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 152, relative to the regulation of business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.

9:00 a.m. SB 151, transferring and appropriating funds from the highway surplus account to the department of safety for additional staffing of evening and midnight patrols by current New Hampshire state troopers.

9:30 a.m. SB 134, establishing a 2-year pilot program to allow businesses to use their logos on business directional signs for an added fee, and creating a committee to evaluate the program and recommend legislation.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2001

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. SB 135-FN-L, relative to kindergarten funding.

1:45 p.m. SB 140-FN-L, relative to the formula for free and reduced-price lunches.

2:00 p.m. SB 153-FN-L, relative to adjustments to educational adequacy grants.

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS WERE RECESSED ON MARCH 7TH

INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 118, relative to individual health insurance coverage.

9:15 a.m. SB 119, relative to small group health insurance coverage.

JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB

10:15 a.m. CACR 16, relating to procedure for nomination and review of judges. Providing that judges shall be nominated and selected by an independent commission and reviewed every 8 years thereafter.

Concurrently SB 24, establishing a judicial nominating commission.

Concurrently SB 86-FN, establishing a process for reviewing judges.

Concurrently SB 114, establishing a commission to study the nomination and appointment of judges.

TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2001

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. HB 163, establishing a committee to study opening the state house to the public on weekends.

3:15 p.m. HB 168, relative to transfers of ownership of cemetery plots or burial spaces.

3:35 p.m. HJR 1, urging Congress to expand eligibility for membership in the American Legion.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 144, establishing a committee to study the CHINS process.

1:20 p.m. HB 118, authorizing physicians who practice medicine in certain states other than the state of New Hampshire to complete certifications exempting children residing in the state of New Hampshire from immunization.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 156, relative to the suspension of drivers licenses of persons under 20 years of age.

9:00 a.m. SB 133, relative to Skyhaven airport and making an appropriation therefor.

9:20 a.m. SB 149, permitting limited access to motor vehicle records for certain research purposes.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001

JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB

10:15 a.m. SCR 1, urging the supreme court to expand the membership of the advisory committee on rules to include legislative members.

10:30 a.m. SB 35, relative to a term for the chief justice of the supreme court.

11:00 a.m. SB 137-FN, relative to statements to judges.

11:45 a.m. SB 148, relative to certain penalties for violations of the youth tobacco laws.

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 14, 2001. PLEASE ALSO NOTE TIME CHANGE.

WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH

10:15 a.m. SB 131-FN-A, authorizing the sweepstakes commission to allow and regulate multi-hall linked bingo games.

11:15 a.m. SB 142-FN, relative to the collection of debts owed to the state.

11:30 a.m. SB 147, relative to the calculation of stumpage value in determining the timber tax assessment.

MEETINGS

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2001

BOARD OF CLAIMS (RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WELLNESS & PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3) Room 307, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 374-F:5) Room 304, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

PERINATAL ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2) Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001

· PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING HAS A ROOM CHANGE

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

9:30 a.m. Audits: State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation Bureau of Turnpikes Performance-Based Budgeting Audit Report March 2001.

Management Letter for the State of New Hampshire For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2000.

· PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

EXCAVATING AND DREDGING PERMITS APPLICATION AND APPEAL PROCEDURE (HB 1127, Chapter 86, Laws of 2000) Room 303, LOB

Cancelled Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Manchester 10622A, Alterations to Interstate I-293) State House, Executive Council Chambers, Concord, NH

1:00 p.m. Special Committee Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Franklin 12938, Reconstruction of existing pavement and addition of 1.2 m (4ft) shoulders on NH Route 11) City Hall, City Council Chambers, 316 Central Avenue, Franklin, NH

7:00 p.m. Combined Officials/Informational

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2001

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

KIDS CABINET MEETING Governor and Council Chambers

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001

SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE - AGENCY BRIEFINGS ON GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND HB 1 Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. Treasurer - State of New Hampshire

10:30 a.m. Department of Revenue

1:00 p.m. Department of Health and Human Services

CERTIFICATE OF NEED (RSA 151-C:16) Room 306, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL & JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL Room 204, LOB

10:00 a.m. Commissioner Phil Stanley is going to host a presentation concerning the current status of NH Corrections

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Keene-Swanzey 10309 NH Route 9, 10, 12 & 101, upgrade) Keene Public Library, 60 Winter Street, Keene, NH

6:30 p.m. Final Design ATF Meeting

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001

CIVIL WAR MEMORIALS COMMISSION (RSA 21-K:18) Room 203, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Wilton-Milford 13292, Reconstruction of existing pavement on NH 101 at the intersection of NH 31 south in Wilton proceeds 3 miles to the RR Cross in Milford) Banquet Room, Milford Town Hall, 1 Union Square Milford, NH

7:30 p.m. Combined Official/Informational

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2001

NH COUNCIL ON APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (RSA 12-H:1) Room 304, LOB

8:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2001

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Tamworth 13609 Project begins on NH 25 at Lords Hill Road and proceeds easterly approx. 3 1/4 to the Ossipee Town Line) Selectmen's Office, 84 Main Street, Tamworth, NH

7:00 p.m. Combined Official/Informational

MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2001

PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION (HB 1390, Chapter 114, Laws of 2000) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Pelham 12867, Project begins on NH 38 at the Mass state line, proceeds north 3 miles. Reclaiming guardrail replacement miscellaneous drainage and signal work on NH 38/Bridge Street, NH 38/Main Street/Old Gage Hill Road.) Pelham Town Hall 2nd floor, 6 Main Street, Pelham, NH

6:00 p.m. Combined Official/Informational

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Pembroke-Allenstown 12978 Replacement of Main St. bridge over Suncook River and Associated Roadway Reconstruction) Pembroke Town Hall, 311 Pembroke Street Pembroke, NH

7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2001

WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2001

IMPACT OF WATER WITHDRAWALS INSTREAM FLOWS (SB330, Chapter 242, Laws of 2000) Room 305-307, LOB

2:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2001

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT Rooms 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2001

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2001

NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2) Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2001

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2001

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

 

NOTICES

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001

The Concord City Republican Committee cordially invites all Legislators to attend a St. Patrick's Day Cocktail party on Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, N. Main Street, Concord NH. Invited guests include Senator Bob Smith, Senator Gordon Humphrey, Senate President Arthur Klemm Jr., House Speaker Gene Chandler, and John Dowd, Chairman of the NH Republican State Committee. A Donation of $10 is requested.

Senator Robert B. Flanders

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001

You’re invited to the Merrimack County Democrats’ ST. PATRICK’S DINNER & PARTY co-hosted by Rick Trombly and Katherine Rogers with special guest Bill Shaheen on Wednesday, March 14, 2001. The event will be held at The Barley House Restaurant, 132 N. Main Street, Concord, NH. Cash Bar 6-7:30 p.m., 7:30-9 p.m. Dinner (Corned Beef, Cabbage, Salad, Irish Bread & Dessert) and cost is $25.00 per ticket.

RSVP by March 8th (LIMITED SEATING) to Bill Stetson 225-9702.

Senator Sylvia B. Larsen

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THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2001

The State Directors of the Vocational Education invite you to a coffee and "get to know you" on Thursday March 15, 2001 at 7:45 a.m., at St. Paul's Episcopal Church across for the State House.

Senator Jane E. O'Hearn

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FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2001

All are invited to the Annual St. Patrick's Day Award Luncheon to be held at the Salem Boys and Girls Club, 3 Geremonty Drive, on Friday March 16, 2001 at 11:45. Family style corned beef and Irish entertainment will add to the program. Cost is $25 per person.

Senator Arthur P. Klemm, Jr.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2001

All Senate members are cordially invited to join former Senator Bobby Stephen in celebrating the 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash on March 17, 2001 from 4 o’clock on at the Courtyard Banquet Facilities, located on Mammoth Road in Manchester.

Senator Lou D’Allesandro

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VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE - MARCH

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 March 2001. These listings will replace individual notifications in an effort to reduce paper usage and to ensure all members will be notified in a timely manner. Our schedule is tightly booked for the remainder of the school year. Please contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

Kenneth Leidner, Director

DATE

TIME

GROUP

CLASS/Size

Mar. 9

8:00 & 9:45

Merrimack Valley High School – Penacook

HS

Mar. 9

9:00

Broken Ground Elem- Concord

4/25

Mar. 9

11:00 & 12:30

Haverhill Middle School

4/70

Mar. 12

9:30 & 10:45

Holy Infant Jesus School – Nashua

4/53

Mar. 12

12:30

Sant Bani School – Sanbornton

4/15

Mar. 13

9:30 & 11:00

Marston Elem – Hampton

4/130

Mar. 13

1:30

Derry Head Start Pre-School

19

Mar. 14

10:00

Salisbury & Webster School

4/34

Mar. 15

9:30 & 11:00

New Searles School – Nashua

4/75

Mar. 16

9:00 & 10:15

Conant School – Concord

4/60

Mar. 16

11:30

Conant School - Concord

4/20

Mar. 16

12:30

Marston Elem –Hampton

4/45

Mar. 19

9:00

Broken Ground Elem - Concord

4/25

Mar. 19

11:00 & 12:30

Barrington Elem

4/75

Mar. 20

9:00

Broken Ground Elem - Concord

4/25

Mar. 20

11:00 & 12:30

Barrington Elem

4/50

Mar. 21

9:30 & 11:00

East Rochester School

4/60

Mar. 21

4:00

YNOT – High School Tobacco Prevention Group

25

Mar. 22

9:30 & 11:00

Loudon Elem

4/80

Mar. 23

10:00

Underhill Elem – Hooksett

3/50

Mar. 23

11:00

Nashua Christian Academy

4/22

Mar. 23

12:30

Lyme School

5/27

Mar. 26

9:30 & 11:00

Garrison Elem – Dover

4/50

Mar. 27

10:00

Underhill Elem – Hooksett

3/50

Mar. 27

11:00

East Kingston Elem

4/29

Mar. 28

10:00

Underhill Elem – Hooksett

3/50

Mar. 28

11:00 & 12:00

Rindge Memorial School

4/60

Mar. 29

10:00

Underhill Elem – Hooksett

3/25

Mar. 29

11:00

Marlborough Elem

4/45

Mar. 30

9:30 & 11:00

Chester Academy

4/65

Mar. 30

12:30

Maplewood Elem – Somersworth

3/50