May 10, 2001

No. 23

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

REPORTS, HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2001 AT 10:15 A.M.

LAID ON THE TABLE

SB 29, relative to amending warrant articles by political subdivisions that have adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting.

SB 32, exempting dumbwaiters from the elevator law.

SB 60, relative to the authority of the board of tax and land appeals to assess attorney's fees.

SB 90, relative to misdemeanor jury trials.

SB 96-FN, repealing the requirements for resident and nonresident licenses to carry concealed weapons.

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

SB 116-FN, relative to motor vehicle offenses which result in the death or serious bodily injury of another.

SB 171-FN, relative to the negotiation of cost items within the public employee collective bargaining process and relative to computation of leave for state police employees injured in the line of duty.

SB 180-FN-A, establishing the Hooksett district court as a full-time court and making an appropriation therefor.

SB 185, relative to push-polling.

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.

HB 101, (New Title) requiring registered lobbyists to sign a statement concerning false statements or misrepresentation of material facts.

HB 126-FN, relative to the board of pharmacy and the regulation of pharmacists.

HB 130, relative to the maintenance of boundaries and fences.

HB 141, relative to regulation of junk yards.

HB 211, establishing a restricted probationary permit to drive and correcting the ignition interlock program laws.

SPECIAL ORDER

10:16 a.m.

ENVIRONMENT

HB 166, establishing a committee to study gas and hazardous substance pipeline safety. Vote 4-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Johnson for the committee.

HB 274-FN, banning the residential open burning of trash and relative to a dioxin emissions reduction and control program. Vote 3-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Eaton for the committee.

FINANCE

HB 189-FN, increasing the facility funding limits under the oil discharge and disposal cleanup fund. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Gatsas for the committee.

JUDICIARY

HB 203, allowing a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner employed under contract with the department of corrections to be indemnified and defended by the state under the same conditions as psychiatrists. Vote 5-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Roberge for the committee.

WAYS & MEANS

HB 303-FN-A-L, relative to funding of training and certification of fire fighters and emergency medical service providers programs in the department of safety, extending certain motor vehicle license expiration dates, and increasing certain motor vehicle license fees. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.

AMENDMENTS

Environment

May 2, 2001

2001-1090s

06/01

 

 

Amendment to HB 166

 

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

AN ACT requiring the gas utility restructuring oversight committee to study gas and hazardous substance pipeline safety.

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

1 New Subparagraph; Gas Utility Restructuring Oversight Committee; Duties; Pipeline Safety. Amend RSA 374:60, IV by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following new subparagraph:

(c) Study gas and hazardous substance pipeline safety.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

2001-1090s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill requires the gas utility restructuring oversight committee to study gas and hazardous substance pipeline safety.

 

 

Environment

May 2, 2001

2001-1091s

08/01

 

 

Amendment to HB 274

 

Amend RSA 125-N:3, II as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

II. The department shall not implement or impose dioxin emission limits for emissions resulting from stationary source combustion of virgin petroleum fuels, coal and untreated wood and wood products without further legislative authorization unless such limits are required to be implemented or imposed under federal authority enacted or promulgated after the date of this act.

Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:

2 Effective Date.

I. RSA 125-N:5, II as inserted by section 1 of this act shall take effect January 1, 2003.

II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.

 

 

Senate Judiciary

May 2, 2001

2001-1095s

09/03

 

 

Amendment to HB 203

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2001.

 

HEARINGS

TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2001

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. HCR 10, supporting the electoral college.

1:30 p.m. HB 376, allowing county commissioners serving 4-year terms to vote at state party conventions.

2:00 p.m. HB 723, relative to vacancies in county offices.

2:30 p.m. HB 614, relative to certain duties, responsibilities, and authority of the fiscal committee.

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

1:00 p.m. HB 255, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the practice of "body works."

1:30 p.m. HB 569, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the information, training, and support needs of family caregivers in New Hampshire.

2:00 p.m. HB 576, (New Title) establishing a committee to study laws, protocols, rules, and regulations pertaining to the various state agencies that have responsibilities relative to all aspects of the utilization of drug prescriptions in New Hampshire.

2:30 p.m. HB 573, (New Title) relative to the role of certain advanced registered nurse practitioners in the state mental health services system.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2001

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING HOUSE BILLS

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB

1:15 p.m. HB 206-FN-A, establishing an equipment depository and disabled person's employment fund in the department of administrative services.

1:35 p.m. HB 275, relative to the expenditure of funds received pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act.

1:55 p.m. HB 373, (New Title) relative to surety bonds for detective agencies and security services.

2:15 p.m. HB 387, relative to the regulation of dentistry by the board of dental examiners.

2:35 p.m. HB 453, establishing a 4-year term for the commissioner of the department of corrections.

2:55 p.m. HB 477-FN, relative to supplemental allowances for certain retired group I members of the New Hampshire retirement system.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW

INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB

8:45 a.m. HB 394, relative to short-term health insurance policies for certain persons.

9:15 a.m. HB 488, (New Title) establishing a task force to study certain issues regarding privacy.

9:35 a.m. HB 595, relative to single producer licensing.

JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB

10:15 a.m. HB 703, relative to durable powers of attorney.

10:30 a.m. HB 509, (New Title) establishing a statute of limitations on spousal support orders.

10:45 a.m. HB 620, relative to arrangements between birth parents and adoptive parents.

11:00 a.m. HB 764, relative to interference with custody.

11:15 a.m. HB 699, relative to the rights of non-offending parents in the context of abuse and neglect cases.

11:30 a.m. HB 680, (New Title) relative to foreign reinsurers.

WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH

10:15 a.m. SB 198-FN-A, expanding the authority of the sweepstakes commission to establish a 2-year pilot program for video lottery games at state liquor stores, and making an appropriation therefor.

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2001

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. HB 224, relative to persons who may sign nomination papers.

1:30 p.m. HB 154, (New Title) relative to candidates of parties nominated by nomination papers and relative to vacancies for office on a party ticket.

2:00 p.m. HB 639, (New Title) relative to the preparation of town ballots.

2:30 p.m. HB 435, relative to assessment of service charges by municipalities and counties that accept credit cards for payment of local taxes, utility charges, or other fees.

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

1:00 p.m. HB 501, relative to licensure of foster homes and the duties of the department of health and human services advisory board.

1:15 p.m. HB 289-FN, implementing procedures for a hospital to assume care and custody of an abandoned child and creating an exception to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child.

1:45 p.m. HB 451, (New Title) establishing a commission to study the impact of pay and health care benefits for child care workers on the quality of care and education for children by considering and exploring funding methods for accomplishing any recommendations.

2:15 p.m. HB 743, transfers the department of youth development services to the department of health and human services.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. HB 615, relative to the duties of motor vehicle inspectors.

8:45 a.m. HB 219, relative to the rules of the road involving school buses.

9:00 a.m. HB 663, relative to lights on school buses.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2001

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 16TH

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. HB 412, (New Title) relative to requiring the public higher education study committee to study the feasibility of granting of state franchise rights to providers of on-line education courses.

1:15 p.m. HB 748-FN-A-L, (New Title) relative to the distribution of aid to pupils eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2001

CAPITAL BUDGET, Room 103, SH

1:00 P.M. HB 25-FN-A, making appropriations for capital improvements.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MEETINGS

FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2001

PRIMARY PREVENTION & WELLNESS (RSA 126-M:3) Room 207, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MAY 14, 2001

SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE WORK SESSION ON HB 1 AND HB 2 Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Work session

1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Work session

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

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

1:00 p.m. Complaint Hearings

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Acworth 13036, NH Route 123A/Cold River) Acworth Town Hall, Town Hall Road

7:00 p.m. Public Officials/Informational

TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2001

· PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETING

SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE WORK SESSION ON HB 1 AND HB 2 Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Work session

1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Work session

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

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Keene-Swanzey 10309, NH Route 9,19,12 & 101 Upgrade) Keene Public Library, 60 Winter Street, Keene, NH

6:30 p.m. Final Design/ATF Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2001

SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE WORK SESSION ON HB 1 AND HB 2 Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Work session

1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Work session

CAPITAL BUDGET (HB 25-A, Agency Budget Presentations) Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. Department of Education

1:30 p.m. Adjutant General

1:45 p.m. Corrections

2:15 p.m. Agriculture

2:30 p.m. Cultural Resources

2:45 p.m. Supreme Court

3:00 p.m. Community Technical Colleges/ Planetarium

3:30 p.m. Liquor Commission

3:45 p.m. Department of Transportation

4:15 p.m. Department of Resource and Development

DAM MANAGEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 482:93) Room 305, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Salem-Manchester 10418-C I-93 widening) West Running Brook School, 1 West Running Brook Lane, Derry, NH

4:00 p.m. Resource Agency Meeting

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2001

· PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETING

SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE WORK SESSION ON HB 1 AND HB 2 Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. or (1/2 hour after session) Work session

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1) Rooms 202-204, LOB

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

COMMISSION ON EDUCATION OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (HB 1283, Chapter 43, Laws of 2000) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

NH LAND & COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-m:4) Community Development Authority, 14 Dixion Ave, Concord, NH

12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION (SB 313, Chapter 122, Laws of 2000) Room 205, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE WORK SESSION ON HB 1 AND HB 2 Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Work session

KIDS CABINET MEETING Governor and Council Chambers

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MAY 21, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

SEED STERILIZATION OR "TERMINATOR" TECHNOLOGY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 291, Chapter 282, Laws of 1999) Room 303, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13) Room 102, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2001

EXCAVATING & DREDGING PERMITS APPLICATION PROCEDURES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 1127, Chapter 86, 2000) Room 303, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

CAPITAL BUDGET (HB 25-A, Agency Budget Presentations) Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. University System

1:30 p.m. Department of Safety

2:00 p.m. Veterans Home

2:15 p.m. Environmental Services

2:30 p.m. Bureau of General Services/Court Facilities

3:00 p.m. Fish & Game

3:15 p.m. Youth Development Center

3:30 p.m. Health and Human Services

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2001

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Bike/Ped Conference) Wayfarer Inn, Bedford, NH

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3rd Annual Conference

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Salem-Manchester 10418-C I-93 widening) Londonderry High School Cafeteria, 295 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH

6:00 p.m. Advisory Task Force Meeting

MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2001

JOINT HEALTH COUNCIL (RSA 326-B:10-b) NH Board of Nursing Room 17, 78 Regional Drive, Building 2, Concord, NH

5:30 p.m. Public Meeting

FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2001

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

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2001

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Salem-Manchester 10418-C, I-93 widening) West Running Brook School, 1 West Running Brook Lane, Derry, NH

4:00 p.m. Resource Agency Meeting

FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2001

PET OVERPOPULATION COMMITTEE (RSA 437-A:7) Room 102, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2001

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Salem-Manchester 10418-C, I-93-widening) Londonderry High School Cafeteria, 295 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH

6:00 p.m. Advisory Task Force Meeting

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FISCAL NOTES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE:

SB 72, SB 73, SB 76, SB 81, SB 90, SB 101, SB 105, SB 114, SB 115, SB 117, SB 134, SB 140, SB 142, SB 143, SB 151, SB 160, SB 164, SB 167, SB 168, SB 169, SB 170, SB 171, SB 172, SB 173, SB 174, SB 176, SB 177, SB 178, SB 183, SB 189, SB 191

NOTICES

The bound volumes of the 2000 Session Laws are now available on a first come, first served basis in the Office of Legislative Services for those members who are interested. A limited number of volumes of 1999 Session Laws are also still available.

Senator Arthur P. Klemm Jr.

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TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2001

WHAT'S UP WITH THE COURTS? Come and hear Attorney Stanley Mullaney's presentation at the meeting of Legislators for Limited Spending on Tuesday, May 15 at Noon. Upham-Walker House. All House and Senate members invited.

Senator Carl R. Johnson

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FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2001

In recognition of your support, the NH Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Committee cordially invites you to the annual NH Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony will be held on Friday, May 18, 2001, beginning promptly at 10 a.m. on the memorial site in front of the Legislative Office Building. The ceremony will proceed rain or shine. Refreshments will be provided immediately following the event. Please contact either Captain Timothy J. Acerno of Fish and Game at 271-3129 or Chief John Curran of the Meredith Police Department at 279-4561 if you have any questions.

Senator Arthur P. Klemm, Jr.

Senator John S. Barnes, Jr.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001

The Clesson "Junie" Blaisdell Portrait Committee cordially invites all who knew Junie to attend the unveiling of his portrait on Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at 12:00 noon outside of the Senate Chamber on the second floor of the State House.

The Clesson "Junie" Blaisdell Portrait Committee

Senator John S. Barnes, Jr.

Senator Lou D’Allesandro

Senator Beverly A. Hollingworth

Senator Thomas R. Eaton

Senator George F. Disnard

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MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2001

The 28th Annual Bill White Memorial Legislative Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, June 11, 2001 at Androscoggin Valley Country Club in Gorham, New Hampshire. The entry fees for this annual tourney is $60.00 per person and includes greens fee, cart, barbecue and prizes. A shotgun start is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The format is "Captain and Crew." Sign-up as a foursome or sign-up by yourself and be placed in a foursome. A maximum of 120 players will be allowed. Please return your entry and payment not later than May 29th to Sandy Wheeler at the LOB Lobby Desk. Please Make Checks payable to Legislative Golf Tournament c/o David Saltmarsh.

For your convenience, arrangements have been made with the Town & Country Motor Inn (located directly across the street from the golf course) for special lodging rates of $44.00 plus tax per person, per night for those of you who my choose to come up early or stay late. If you choose to stay over you must book your room in advance by calling the Inn at 1-800-325-4386. Currently, we are planning other events for Sunday and Monday, details to follow.

Senator Arthur P. Klemm Jr.

Senator Robert K. Boyce

 

28th ANNUAL BILL WHITE MEMORIAL

LEGISLATIVE GOLF TOURNAMENT

 

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VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE - MAY

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 May 2001.

Please contact the Visitors’ Center concerning additional information. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

Kenneth Leidner, Director

DATE

TIME

GROUP

CLASS/Size

May 11

10:00

Little Harbor Elem – Portsmouth

4/50

May 11

11:00

Dublin Consolidated School

4/15

May 11

11:00

Sandwich Central School

4/15

May 11

1:00

Conway Elem

4/55

May 14

8:30

Rumford Elem – Concord

4/22

May 14

10:00

St Elizabeth Seton – Rochester

4/50

May 14

11:00

Lisbon Elem

4/40

May 15

9:30 & 11:00

Bridgewater Hebron Elem

4/50

May 16

9:30 & 11:00

Thornton’s Ferry Elem – Merrimack

4/50

May 17

9:30 & 11:00

Thornton’s Ferry Elem – Merrimack

4/50

May 18

9:30 & 11:00

Thornton’s Ferry Elem – Merrimack

4/75

May 18

12:30

Faith Christian Academy – Belmont

3&4/12

May 18

12:30 & 1:30

No. Londonderry Elem

4/50

May 21

9:00

Epsom Central School

4/50

May 21

11:00 & 12:30

John Fuller Elem – N. Conway

4/50

May 22

9:30 & 11:00

Plymouth Elem

4/75

May 23

10:00

Groveton Elem

4/50

May 23

11:00

Dondero Elem – Portsmouth

4/45

May 23

1:00

Pierce Elem – Bennington

4/20

May 24

9:30

Salem Christian School

4/25

May 24

11:00

Campton Elem School

4/45

May 24

1:00

St. Mary’s – Claremont

4 & 6-8/35

May 25

9:30 & 11:00

Hanover St. School – Lebanon

4/85

May 25

12:30

Ed Fenn School – Gorham

4/50

May 29

9:30 & 11:00

Green Acres School – Manchester

4/75

May 30

9:30 & 11:00

Green Acres School – Manchester

4/50

May 30

1:00

Berlin Jr High

8/35

May 31

9:30 & 11:00

Hillsboro Deering Elem School

4/60

May 31

11:00

Mt. Shadow School – Dublin

6/12

May 31

1:00

Bartlett School – Berlin

3/50

June 1

9:30 & 11:00

Hillsboro Deering Elem School

4/75