May 15, 2001
No. 24
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.
REPORTS
ENVIRONMENT
HB 186-FN-A, establishing a pesticides training program. Vote 3-0
Ought to Pass, Senator Cohen for the committee.
HB 612, relative to expenditures from the dam maintenance fund by the department of environmental services. Vote 3-0
Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Prescott for the committee.
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
HB 727, making certain changes concerning the authority and operation of the port authority. Vote 4-0
Ought to Pass, Senator Roberge for the committee.
JUDICIARY
HB 120, (New Title) relative to the membership of the department of youth development advisory board. Vote 4-0
Ought to Pass, Senator Fernald for the committee.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
HB 376, allowing county commissioners serving 4-year terms to vote at state party conventions. Vote 4-0
Ought to Pass, Senator Francoeur for the committee.
HB 482, relative to airport zoning. Vote 5-0
Ought to Pass, Senator Barnes for the committee.
HCR 10, supporting the electoral college. Vote 4-1
Ought to Pass, Senator Francoeur for the committee.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
HB 255, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the practice of "body works." Vote 3-0
Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.
HB 569, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the information, training, and support needs of family caregivers in New Hampshire. Vote 3-0
Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Wheeler for the committee.
HB 630, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the need for the regulation of professions which are alternative or complimentary to existing regulated health professions. Vote 4-0
Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Wheeler for the committee.
WILDLIFE & RECREATION
HB 196-L, (New Title) relative to the penalty for failure to license a dog or renew a dog license. Vote 4-0
Ought to pass with amendment, Senator Gatsas for the committee.
HB 305-FN-A, establishing a dedicated fund for certain fish and game funds to be expended for the purpose of operation game thief. Vote 4-0
Ought to Pass, Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Environment
May 9, 2001
2001-1156s
03/04
Amendment to HB 612
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to expenditures from the dam maintenance fund by the department of environmental services and extending a study committee report date.
Amend the bill by inserting after section 5 the following and renumbering the original section 6 to read as 7:
6 Committee to Study the Impact of Water Withdrawals on Instream Flows and the Impact of Instream Flow Rules on Entities that Withdraw Water or are Affected by Instream Flows, Including the Relationship Between Water Withdrawals and Instream Flows on Rivers Designated for Protection Under RSA 483 and the Potential Need for the Incorporation of Criteria for the Maintenance of Instream Flow into Water Quality Standards Under RSA 485-A:8; Report Dated Extended. Amend 2000, 242:5 to read as follows:
242:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the senate president, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before December [31, 2001] 1, 2002.
2001-1156s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill permits money credited to the dam maintenance fund to be used for repair and reconstruction projects on property associated with and contiguous to state-owned dam sites, as well as on noncontiguous property, such as rainfall and stream gages, that is essential to the safe operation of the dam.
This bill also extends the report date for the committee to study the impact of water withdrawals on instream flows and the impact of instream flow rules on entities that withdraw water or are affected by instream flows, including the relationship between water withdrawals and instream flows on rivers designated for protection under RSA 483 and the potential need for the incorporation of criteria for the maintenance of instream flow into water quality standards under RSA 485-A:8.
Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
May 15, 2001
2001-1188s
01/09
Amendment to HB 569
Amend subparagraph I(b) as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(b) Three members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
Wildlife and Recreation
May 8, 2001
2001-1139s
08/01
Amendment to HB 196-LOCAL
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Licensing of Dogs; Penalties. Amend RSA 466:13 to read as follows:
466:13 Forfeiture. Whoever is the owner or keeper of a dog and who fails to license or renew the dog license pursuant to RSA 466:1 shall[, after notice provided pursuant to RSA 466:14,] forfeit $25 to the town or city clerk of the municipality in which the dog is kept. If the forfeiture is not made to the town or city clerk within 15 calendar days of the notice of forfeiture, the case shall be disposed of in a district court or municipal court as a violation with a fine not to exceed $50, notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 651:2, IV. [This] A forfeiture shall not relieve the owner or keeper of the requirement of proper licensing of the dog as required by RSA 466:1. This section shall also apply to cats, if the municipality licenses cats. Any forfeitures collected under this section may be retained by the city or town for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following and renumbering the original section 2 to read as 3:
2 Warrants; Proceedings. Amend RSA 466:14 to read as follows:
466:14 Warrants; Proceedings. The town or city clerk shall annually, between June 1 and June 20, present to the local governing body a list of those owners of dogs that have failed to license or not renewed their dog licenses pursuant to RSA 466:1. The local governing body shall, within 20 days from June 20, issue a warrant to a local official authorized to issue a civil forfeiture for each unlicensed dog. The warrant may also authorize a local law enforcement officer to seize any unlicensed dog. The civil forfeiture may be sent by certified mail, or delivered in hand, or left at the abode of the dog owner. The cost of service shall not exceed $5 and may be recovered by the city or town in addition to the amount of the civil forfeiture. If the [licensed] unlicensed dog is seized, it shall be held in a town or city holding facility for a period of 7 days, after which time full title to the dog shall pass to the facility, unless the owner of the dog has, before the expiration of the period, caused the dog to be licensed. The owner shall pay the facility a necessary and reasonable sum per day, as agreed upon by the governing body of the town or city and the facility, for each day the dog has been kept and maintained by the facility, plus any necessary veterinary fees incurred by the facility for the benefit of the dog. Before a local law enforcement officer seizes any unlicensed dog, a written warning shall be given to the dog owner.
2001-1139s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill provides that the owner or keeper of a dog who fails to license a dog or renew a dog license shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine of not more than $50, if the owner or keeper fails to pay the $25 civil forfeiture penalty.
HEARINGS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2001
EDUCATION
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING HOUSE BILLS
ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB
9:00 a.m. HCR 12, (New Title) requesting that the federal government authorize greater state regulation of gas pipelines and pipelines carrying other hazardous substances.
9:15 a.m. HB 676, establishing a committee to study the creation of a regional program for collection and marketing certain components of the municipal solid waste stream.
9:30 a.m. HB 610, allowing the sale of raw milk cheese and unpasteurized apple cider in New Hampshire.
9:45 a.m. HB 105-FN-A, establishing an agricultural nutrient management program and making an appropriation therefor.
10:00 a.m. HB 769-FN-L, relative to fees paid by municipalities for excavating and dredging permit applications.
10:15 a.m. HB 758, relative to the sale of gasoline containing ethers.
WORK SESSION ON HJR 5 FOLLOWING THESE HEARINGS
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.
9:00 a.m. HB 488, (New Title) establishing a task force to study certain issues regarding privacy.
9:15 a.m. HB 595, relative to single producer licensing.
9:30 a.m. HB 753, relative to exemptions from issuer dealer licenses for the sale of securities.
9:45 a.m. HB 304-FN, relative to insurance coverage for prostate cancer testing.
10:00 a.m. HB 697, extending the reporting date for the healthy kids subcommittee and clarifying the mission statement of the healthy kids corporation.
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.
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARING HAS A ROOM CHANGEWAYS & MEANS
, Representatives' Hall10:15 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
ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
, Room 102, LOB1:00 p.m. HJR 5, encouraging the use of renewable energy systems in new or rehabilitated state buildings.
1:10 p.m. HB 443, (New Title) relative to a state energy plan.
1:20 p.m. HB 740, relative to decommissioning of nuclear electric generating facilities.
2:30 p.m. HB 543, establishing the division of ports and harbors within the Pease development authority and transferring all functions, powers, and duties of the New Hampshire state port authority.
INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
2:45 p.m. HB 452, establishing a committee to study the reimbursement for expenses of legislators.
3:00 p.m. HB 574, establishing a committee to study the recodification of laws relating to the joint committee on legislative facilities and the application of the right-to-know law.
3:15 p.m. HB 270-FN, increasing the mileage reimbursement rate for members of the legislature.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB
10:30 a.m. HB 134, permitting challenges to judges.
10:45 a.m. HB 466, relative to the selection of replacement justices for supreme court justices who are disqualified to hear cases.
11:00 a.m. HB 215, relative to publication of status of cases before the supreme court.
11:15 a.m. HB 495, relative to judicially appointed officials.
11:30 a.m. HB 276-FN-A, (New Title) relative to reimbursement of legal fees of supreme court employees who were subpoenaed and incurred legal fees during the impeachment proceedings regarding chief justice David A. Brock and making an appropriation therefor.
11:45 a.m. HB 622, relative to the time period for the executive council to confirm nominees to the supreme court.
12:00 p.m. HB 328-FN, relative to fees of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.
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 350, relative to persons with disabilities participating in the work incentive program.
2:45 p.m. HB 743, transfers the department of youth development services to the department of health and human services.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION IF TIME PERMITTING
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.
WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 305-307, LOB
10:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
10:30 a.m. HB 339, prohibiting the taking of deer by baiting.
11:30 a.m. HB 158, relative to the use of an artificial light to locate moose.
11:45 a.m. HB 393-FN, relative to plant nurseries and nursery stock.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2001
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 16TH, ALSO NOTE THE ADDITION OF SB 199EDUCATION
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 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.
1:45 p.m. SB 199, relative to the voting procedures for authorizing certain capital projects in interstate school districts.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB
1:10 p.m. HB 288-FN, relative to the licensure of interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing.
1:30 p.m. HB 429, relative to dispute resolution within the context of public employee labor relations.
1:50 p.m. HB 450, (New Title) relative to certain work product under the right-to-know law.
2:10 p.m. HB 481, relative to access to certain communications common carrier records.
2:30 p.m. HB 583, making certain changes to the underground utility damage prevention system.
2:50 p.m. HB 667, relative to certain reporting requirements and relative to meetings of the board of medicine.
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW
INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB
8:45 a.m. HB 229, relative to third person liability under the workers' compensation law.
9:00 a.m. HB 295-FN, relative to medicaid recoveries from third party settlements.
9:15 a.m. HB 580, (New Title) requiring health insurance carriers to provide loss information to large employers at least once every 6 months.
9:30 a.m. HB 590, (New Title) permitting life insurance companies access to certain motor vehicle records.
9:45 a. m. HB 690, (New Title) relative to disclosure of nonpublic personal health information.
10:00 a.m. HB 525, relative to property and casualty insurance.
JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB
10:15 a.m. CACR 5, (New Title) relating to the rulemaking authority of the supreme court. Providing that supreme court may adopt rules that have the force and effect of law, and that the general court may regulate these matters by statute and may accept or reject any rule adopted by the supreme court, and that in the event of a conflict between a statute and a rule, the statute, if otherwise valid, shall supersede the rule.
10:30 a.m. HB 252, (New Title) relative to rules promulgated by the supreme court.
WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH
10:15 a.m. HB 375, (New Title) relative to sources of funding an adequate education.
10:45 a.m. HB 170-FN-A, repealing the legacies and succession tax.
11:15 a.m. HB 310-FN-A, setting the rate for the medicaid enhancement tax for the biennium ending June 30, 2003.
11:45 a.m. HB 208-FN, changing the license requirement for operators collecting the meals and rooms tax.
12:15 p.m. HB 374, (New Title) relative to surcharges on pay telephone use.
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
, Room 101, LOB1:00 p.m. HB 591, relative to certain prescription discount cards.
1:15 p.m. HB 177, relative to the purchase of a wheelchair van for the veterans' home in Tilton and making an appropriation therefor.
1:45 p.m. HB 390, (New Title) relative to the Live-Birth Infants Protection Act.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION AS TIME PERMITS
TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB
8:30 a.m. HB 652, relative to the penalties for reckless or negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
8:45 a.m. HB 218, relative to the motor vehicle road toll law and motor vehicle registration fees.
9:00 a.m. HB 584-FN-A, relative to the registration and licensure of OHRV dealers and rental agents.
9:15 a.m. HB 717, (New Title) establishing a committee to make recommendations on policy concerning state-operated trails for all terrain vehicles and trail bikes and relative to increasing the nonresident OHRV registration fees for snow traveling vehicles.
9:30 a.m. HB 534, relative to "salvage" motor vehicles.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2001
EDUCATION
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. HB 354-FN-A-L, extending the kindergarten construction program.
1:15 p.m. HB 679, establishing a commission to examine models of out-of-school care for children in kindergarten through grade 12.
1:30 p.m. HB 694, establishing a separate high school civics graduation requirement.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB
1:10 p.m. HB 402, relative to the establishment of a state universal service fund.
1:30 p.m. HB 279-FN-L, relative to the payment of certain unfunded accrued liability of the retirement system and making an appropriation therefor.
1:50 p.m. HB 493, (New Title) exempting certain short term condominium unit owners' association rentals from the New Hampshire real estate practice act.
2:10 p.m. HB 511, relative to continuing medical education requirements for physicians.
2:30 p.m. HB 578, (New Title) relative to requirements for nonpublic utility providers of telephone services and competitive telecommunications providers, and relative to the information technology management advisory board.
2:50 p.m. HB 684, relative to the occupational therapy practice act.
JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB
10:15 a.m. HB 616, clarifying sessions to be held at the satellite district court in Durham.
10:30 a.m. HB 588, relative to examination of persons called as jurors.
10:45 a.m. HB 463-FN, relative to protective services to adults.
11:00 a.m. HB 103, (New Title) relative to the possession of deadly weapons by convicted felons or during the commission or attempted commission of a violent crime.
11:15 a.m. HB 659, relative to penalties for attempting to purchase firearms illegally.
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001
TRANSPORTATION
, Room 104, LOB8:30 a.m. HB 320-FN, (New Title) relative to leasing certain portions of railroad properties and relative to the definition and taxation of amusement railroads.
8:45 a.m. HB 669, requiring certain safety devices on freight locomotives.
9:00 a.m. HB 547-FN, authorizing participation in a regional electronic toll collection system.
9:15 a.m. HB 653-FN, relative to certain signs within highway rights-of-way.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2001
CAPITAL BUDGET
, Room 103, SH1:00 p.m. HB 25-FN-A, making appropriations for capital improvements.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB
10:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL PENDING LEGISLATION
MEETINGS
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
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PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGSENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE WORK SESSION ON HB 1 AND HB 2
Room 103, SH1:00 p.m. or (1/2 hour after session) Work session
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2001
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 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
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE WORK SESSION ON HB 1 AND HB 2
Room 103, SH9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Work Session
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, LOB2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2001
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT
Rooms 210-211, LOB9:00 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
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2) Room 304, LOB
8:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2001
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(Bike/Ped Conference) Wayfarer Inn, Bedford, NH8:00 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
FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2001
NH LAND & COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(RSA 227-M:4) Community Development Finance Authority, 14 Dixon Ave, Concord, NH9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Regular 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, NH5:30 p.m. Public Meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2001
OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 126-I:3) Room 102, LOB9:00 a.m. Work Session
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 207, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2001
PERINATAL ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE
(RSA 132:19) Room 101,LOB9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT RELATION SHIP COMMISSION (HB 1390, Chapter 114, Laws of 2000) Room 205, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2001
OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 126-I:3) Room 207, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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, NH4:00 p.m. Resource Agency Meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2001
PET OVERPOPULATION COMMITTEE
(RSA 437-A:7) Room 102, LOB10:00 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, NH6:00 p.m. Advisory Task Force Meeting
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2001
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JULY 23, 2001
NH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION
(RSA 195-H:2), Room 103, SH10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JULY 30, 2001
PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT RELATION SHIP COMMISSION
(HB 1390, Chapter 114, Laws of 2000) Room 205, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular 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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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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THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2001
The Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Council invites you to our annual Legislative Awareness Day. There will be exhibits, educational material and of course great luncheon treats. Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in SH 105-A.
Senator Katherine Wells Wheeler
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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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TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001
The New Hampshire Good Roads Association, in cooperation with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation is hosting a Legislative Bus Tour to various highway and bridge construction projects in the southern part of the state, including a tour of an asphalt plant on Tuesday, June 5, 2001. Transportation and a luncheon will be provided. Reservations are needed by May 29, 2001. Please contact Brenda Clemons at the New Hampshire Good Roads office at (603) 224-1823 or (800) 552-7904.
Senator Thomas R. Eaton
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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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TELEPHONE NO: AMOUNT ENCLOSED:
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MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2001
The International Trade Resource Center located at the Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth, is hosting a Legislative Awareness Day on Monday, June 25, 2001.
Exports play a significant role in the state's economy and your awareness of this resource will serve you well with businesses in your district.
Details of the days activities will be available in the near future.
Set the date on your calendar, you will not be disappointed.
Senator Carl R. Johnson
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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
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DATE |
TIME |
GROUP |
CLASS/Size |
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May 16 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Thornton’s Ferry Elem – Merrimack |
4/50 |
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May 17 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Thornton’s Ferry Elem – Merrimack |
4/50 |
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May 18 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Thornton’s Ferry Elem – Merrimack |
4/75 |
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May 18 |
12:30 |
Faith Christian Academy – Belmont |
3&4/12 |
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May 18 |
12:30 & 1:30 |
No. Londonderry Elem |
4/50 |
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May 21 |
9:00 |
Epsom Central School |
4/50 |
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May 21 |
11:00 & 12:30 |
John Fuller Elem – N. Conway |
4/50 |
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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 |
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May 24 |
9:30 |
Salem Christian School |
4/25 |
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May 24 |
11:00 |
Campton Elem School |
4/45 |
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May 24 |
1:00 |
St. Mary’s – Claremont |
4 & 6-8/35 |
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May 25 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Hanover St. School – Lebanon |
4/85 |
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May 25 |
12:30 |
Ed Fenn School – Gorham |
4/50 |
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May 29 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Green Acres School – Manchester |
4/75 |
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May 30 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Green Acres School – Manchester |
4/50 |
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May 30 |
1:00 |
Berlin Jr High |
8/35 |
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May 31 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Hillsboro Deering Elem School |
4/60 |
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May 31 |
11:00 |
Mt. Shadow School – Dublin |
6/12 |
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May 31 |
1:00 |
Bartlett School – Berlin |
3/50 |
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June 1 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Hillsboro Deering Elem School |
4/75 |