May 30, 2001

No. 27

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

REPORTS, HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, MAY 31, 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.

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-L, relative to regulation of junk yards.

HB 196-L, (New Title) relative to the penalty for failure to license a dog or renew a dog license.

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

HB 258, establishing a task force to conduct an ongoing study of the feasibility of re-establishing the Lawrence, Massachusetts to Manchester, New Hampshire rail service line and the Concord to Lebanon northern passenger rail service line.

HB 261-FN, including the judiciary as a public employer under the public employee labor relations act.

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

HB 385, changing the name, membership and duties of the office of volunteerism.

HB 614, relative to certain duties, responsibilities, and authority of the fiscal committee.

HB 697, extending the reporting date for the healthy kids subcommittee and clarifying the mission statement of the healthy kids corporation.

REPORTS

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

HB 443, (New Title) relative to a state energy plan. Vote 5-0

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

HB 543-FN, 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. Vote 3-2

Ought to Pass, Senator Johnson for the committee.

HB 740, relative to decommissioning of nuclear electric generating facilities. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Below for the committee.

HJR 5, encouraging the use of renewable energy systems in new or rehabilitated state buildings. Vote 5-0

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

ENVIRONMENT

HCR 12, (New Title) requesting that the federal government authorize greater state regulation of gas pipelines and pipelines carrying other hazardous substances. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Below for the committee.

INSURANCE

HB 153, lowering the minimum medical cost coverage for motor vehicle liability policies. Vote 3-0

Re-referred, Senator Flanders for the committee.

HB 229, relative to third person liability under the workers' compensation law.

SPLIT REPORT: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Flanders for the committee. Vote 2-2

SPLIT REPORT: Ought to Pass, Senator Francoeur for the committee. Vote 2-2

HB 295-FN, relative to medicaid recoveries from third party settlements. Vote 4-0

Re-referred, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

HB 304-FN, relative to insurance coverage for prostate cancer testing. Vote 4-0

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Burns for the committee.

HB 525, relative to property and casualty insurance. Vote 4-0

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

HB 580, (New Title) requiring health insurance carriers to provide loss information to large employers at least once every 6 months. Vote 4-0

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

HB 590, (New Title) permitting life insurance companies access to certain motor vehicle records. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Burns for the committee.

HB 603-FN-A, providing the commissioner of administrative services an option to self-fund the state employee health plan and requiring a reserve fund therefor. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

HB 690, (New Title) relative to disclosure of nonpublic personal health information. Vote 4-0

Re-referred, Senator Flanders for the committee.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

HB 520, relative to clarifying qualifications of candidates. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Francoeur for the committee.

HB 579, relative to nominating a political organization by nomination papers. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Roberge for the committee.

HB 677, relative to certification and filing of nomination papers. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Roberge for the committee.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

HB 112, (New Title) establishing a study committee on issues relating to hospital business practices and managed care organizations' networks. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Prescott for the committee.

HB 177-FN-A, relative to the purchase of a wheelchair van for the veterans' home in Tilton and making an appropriation therefor. Vote 4-1

Ought to Pass, Senator O'Hearn for the committee.

HB 332-FN-L, (New Title) relative to resuscitation protocols for emergency medical care providers and relative to payment of autopsy expenses. Vote 4-0

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

HB 388, clarifying the rights of patients of nursing facilities in the event of a proposed transfer or discharge from the facility. Vote 4-0

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

HB 396, relative to the practice of physicians and surgeons. Vote 4-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator O'Hearn for the committee.

HB 485, relative to physicians employed by hospitals. Vote 4-0

Re-referred, Senator Prescott for the committee.

HB 553-FN-L, requiring background checks for nursing home employees. Vote 4-0

Re-referred, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

HB 573, (New Title) relative to the role of certain advanced registered nurse practitioners in the state mental health services system. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

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. Vote 4-0

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator McCarley for the committee.

HB 591, relative to certain prescription discount cards. Vote 4-0

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

HB 635, relative to family mutual support services. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

HB 643-FN, (New Title) extending the moratorium on new nusing home beds. Vote 4-0

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

HB 648-FN, (New Title) authorizing licensing of homeless youth programs. Vote 4-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator O'Hearn for the committee.

TRANSPORTATION

HB 218-FN, relative to the motor vehicle road toll law and motor vehicle registration fees. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Eaton for the committee.

HB 413, relative to ownership of rail properties. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator McCarley for the committee.

HB 534, relative to "salvage" motor vehicles. Vote4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Flanders for the committee.

HB 584-FN-A, relative to the registration and licensure of OHRV dealers and rental agents. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator O'Neil for the committee.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION

HB 152-FN, (New Title) relative to expanding the legal methods of taking deer. Vote 2-1

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

HB 604-FN, relative to increasing certain fees and making other changes to fish and game licenses. Vote 3-0

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

HB 720, relative to permitting the use of certain firearms for hunting deer. Vote 3-0

Ought to pass with amendment, Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.

HB 760-FN, (New Title) relative to the use of silencing devices for taking game. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Disnard for the committee.

AMENDMENTS

Energy and Economic Development

May 29, 2001

2001-1346s

03/04

 

 

Amendment to HB 443

 

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

AN ACT relative to a state energy plan and relative to road toll fees for vehicles powered by alternate energy sources.

Amend the bill by replacing all after section 3 with the following:

4 Road Toll Fees for Vehicles Powered by Alternate Energy Sources; Refunds. Any person who has prepaid a road toll fee for a vehicle powered by alternate energy sources pursuant to RSA 260:52, XVIII shall be entitled to a prorated refund, consistent with the provisions of RSA 260, of the fee paid for the portion of the year following the effective date of this section.

5 Repeal. The following are repealed:

I. RSA 259:3-c, relative to definition of alternative energy sources.

II. RSA 260:52, XVIII, relative to road toll fees for vehicles powered by alternate energy sources.

6 Effective Date.

I. Sections 4 and 5 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2001.

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

2001-1346s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill requires the governor’s office of energy and community services, in consultation with the public utilities commission and other state agencies, to prepare a state energy plan covering a 10-year period. This bill authorizes the governor’s office of energy and community services to expend up to $100,000 to be provided by jurisdictional electric distribution utilities, to complete the plan. This bill also repeals the definition of alternative energy sources and the provision requiring prepayment of road toll fees for vehicles powered by alternate energy sources.

 

 

Energy and Economic Development

May 29, 2001

2001-1348s

08/09

 

 

Amendment to HJR 5

 

Amend the resolution by replacing all after the title with the following:

Whereas, the cost and performance benefits of incorporating renewable energy technologies such as daylighting, photovoltaics, active solar water heating, or wind, biomass and hydroelelctric energy systems in state construction projects have been evaluated and recommended in other states; and

Whereas, over the life of a building, the energy cost savings due to the use of renewable energy systems may outweigh increased construction costs; and

Whereas, policies that require or encourage the consideration of renewable energy options in the construction or rehabilitation of state buildings are a potentially important mechanism for promoting the increased use of renewable energy in other areas of the state; and

Whereas, current regulatory codes affecting construction do not adequately facilitate the use of renewable energy technologies in the construction or rehabilitation of buildings; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

That the general court hereby encourages the evaluation and use of renewable energy options in the construction and rehabilitation of all state buildings where feasible; and

That the general court encourages the revision of regulatory codes affecting construction to better accommodate the use of renewable energy technologies in the construction or rehabilitation of buildings.

 

 

Insurance

May 30, 2001

2001-1379s

01/10

 

 

Amendment to HB 525

 

Amend the bill by inserting after section 10 the following and renumbering the original sections 11 and 12 to read as 12 and 13, respectively:

11 Reference to Special Fund Deleted. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 402-B:8 to read as follows:

The commissioner of insurance shall collect the following fees[, which shall be paid into a special fund, hereby created,] for use by the commissioner in administrating this title:

 

 

Insurance

May 30, 2001

2001-1380s

01/10

 

 

Amendment to HB 580

 

Amend RSA 420-G:12-a as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

420-G:12-a Loss Information Provided to Large Employers.

I. Upon written request, every health carrier shall provide loss information concerning a large employer policy or contract at least once every 6 months from the date the policy becomes effective.

II. If a policyholder requests loss information from an insurance agent or other authorized representative, the representative or agent shall transmit the request for loss information to the health carrier within 4 working days.

 

 

Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

May 30, 2001

2001-1369s

08/04

 

 

Amendment to HB 332-FN-LOCAL

 

Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 611:17 as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

611:17 Autopsy Expense. Autopsy expenses shall be morgue costs, microscopic processes, toxicology, transport, and x-ray costs. All claims for autopsy expenses shall be submitted to the office of the chief medical examiner, which shall authorize such claims and submit them for payment as follows:

 

 

Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

May 30, 2001

2001-1371s

08/04

 

 

Amendment to HB 388

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after section 1 with the following:

2 New Paragraph; Definition Added; Transfer. Amend RSA 151:19 by inserting after paragraph VI the following new paragraph:

VII. "Transfer" means movement of a patient from one facility to another facility when the legal responsibility for the care of the patient changes from the transferring to the receiving facility. Transfer shall not include the temporary movement of a patient from a facility to a hospital or other location for emergency medical treatment, as long as the facility is in compliance with RSA 151:25. In the event a facility refuses to readmit a patient in accordance with RSA 151:25 following a therapeutic leave, a transfer shall be deemed to have occurred when the decision not to readmit is made.

3 Temporary Absence. Amend RSA 151:25, II to read as follows:

II. When a patient's absence is longer than 10 days, or the facility has not received payment for the period of absence, the patient shall have the option to return to the facility for the next available bed.

4 Transfer or Discharge of Patients. RSA 151:26 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

151:26 Transfer or Discharge of Patients.

I. A facility shall not transfer or discharge a patient except for those reasons listed under RSA 151:21, V.

II.(a) Transfer or discharge of a patient shall in all instances be preceded by written notice which shall contain the following:

(1) The reason for the proposed transfer or discharge;

(2) The effective date of the proposed transfer or discharge;

(3) The location to which the patient is transferred or discharged;

(4) The name, address and telephone number of the long-term care ombudsman, established under RSA 161-F:10, and the name, address, and telephone number of the designated agency responsible for the protection and advocacy system for a developmentally disabled or mentally ill individual;

(5) A statement which shall read: "You have a right to appeal the facility’s decision to transfer or discharge you. If you think you should not have to leave this facility, you may file an appeal in superior or probate court." If the patient is in a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility certified under Title XVIII or Title XIX of the Social Security Act, the statement shall inform the patient of his or her right to request an administrative hearing before the department of health and human services.

Except as specified in paragraph II(b) of this section, written notice of transfer or discharge shall be given at least 30 days before the resident is transferred or discharged. A copy of the notice shall be placed in the patient’s clinical record and a copy shall be transmitted to the patient, the patient’s next of kin, the patient’s personal representative, legal guardian, the long-term ombudsman in the office of the ombudsman established under RSA 161-F:10, the designated agency responsible for the protection and advocacy system for a developmentally disabled or mentally ill individual, and the person or agency responsible for the patient’s placement, maintenance, and care in the facility.

(b) Written notice as specified in subparagraph II(a) shall be given as soon as practicable before transfer or discharge in the following circumstances:

(1) If an emergency transfer or discharge is mandated by the patient’s health care needs and is in accord with the written orders and medical justification of the patient’s physician or advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP);

(2) If the transfer or discharge is mandated by the health or safety of other individuals in the facility, as documented in the patient’s clinical record upon consultation with the patient’s physician or advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP);

(3) If the patient’s health has improved sufficiently so the patient no longer needs the services provided by the facility, as documented in the patient’s clinical record by the patient’s physician or advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP); or

(4) If the patient has resided in the facility for less than 30 days.

(c) The basis for the transfer or discharge shall be documented in the patient’s clinical record. The facility shall consult with the patient’s physician or advanced registered nurse practitioner prior to transferring or discharging the patient for medical reasons or for the patient’s welfare or that of other patients. The documentation of the basis for the transfer or discharge shall be made by:

(1) The patient’s physician or advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) if the transfer or discharge is necessary because the patient’s needs cannot be met in the facility;

(2) The patient’s physician or advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) if the transfer or discharge is appropriate because the patient’s health has improved sufficiently so the patient no longer needs the services provided by the facility;

(3) A physician or advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) if the health of individuals in the facility would be endangered.

III. Transfer or discharge of a patient of a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility certified under Title XVIII or Title XIX of the Social Security Act shall take into account any additional rights and safeguards prescribed by the commissioner of the department of health and human services and the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

IV. Upon notice, a patient may petition the superior or probate court to enjoin the facility’s decision to transfer or discharge. This petition shall stay any transfer or discharge pending a decision.

5 Repeal. RSA 151:19, III, relative to involuntary transfer, is repealed.

6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

 

 

Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

May 30, 2001

2001-1370s

08/04

 

 

Amendment to HB 396

 

Amend RSA 329:29-a, I(b) as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

(b) "Quality assurance program" means a comprehensive, ongoing, and organization-wide system of mechanisms established by a physician practice in accordance with rules adopted by the department of health and human services, for monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of the care provided to patients, so that important problems and trends in the delivery of care are identified and steps are taken to correct problems and to take advantage of opportunities to improve care. For the purpose of participating in a quality assurance program, physician practices consisting of fewer than 3 physicians shall, while maintaining patient confidentiality, associate with other physician practices so that a quality assurance program shall in all cases involve at least 3 physicians.

 

 

Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

May 30, 2001

2001-1357s

01/09

 

 

Amendment to HB 591

 

Amend RSA 358-R:1 as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

358-R:1 Prescription Discount Cards. Any entity which proposes to offer a prescription discount card, which is not an insurance card, and which is defined as a card or other mechanism that advertises discounts or access to discounts on prescription drug purchases, shall register with the consumer protection and antitrust bureau of the department of justice. Registration shall consist of providing the consumer protection and antitrust bureau with a certified statement that the company intends to offer or advertise offering a prescription discount card to citizens of the state of New Hampshire. The certified statement shall also contain the name, address, location, and phone number of the company offering the prescription discount card; shall verify that any promotional advertising for the card expressly states in at least 10-point bold type that the discount is available only at participating pharmacies; shall verify that the card and any promotional advertising for the card expressly states in at least 8 point bold type on the front of the card that the plan is not insurance; and shall verify that the discount offered by the card or other purchasing mechanism does not contain misleading or deceptive statements or claims.

 

 

Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

May 30, 2001

2001-1372s

08/04

 

 

Amendment to HB 643-FN

 

Amend RSA 151-C:4, III(a) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

III.(a) No certificate of need shall be granted by the board for any nursing home, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility or rehabilitation facility from the effective date of chapter 310, laws of 1995, department of health and human services reorganization act, through the period ending [December 31, 2001] June 30, 2003, except that a certificate of need [may] shall be issued for replacement or renovation of existing beds as necessary to meet life safety code requirements or to remedy deficiencies noted in a licensing inspection pursuant to RSA 151 or state survey and certification process pursuant to titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and subject to the requirements of RSA 151-C.

 

 

Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

May 30, 2001

2001-1368s

05/10

 

 

Amendment to HB 648-FN

 

Amend RSA 170-E:27-a, I(b) as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

(b) Upon completion of the assessment, but in no case later than 72 hours from the child's initial request for services, attempt to notify the child's parent or legal guardian that such child is present at the agency's facility. If compelling circumstances become evident during assessment which justify not notifying the parent or legal guardian, the program shall instead notify the department according to RSA 169-C:29. In this paragraph, the term "compelling circumstances" means circumstances which indicate that notifying the parent or legal guardian would subject the child to risk of abuse or neglect as defined in RSA 169-C:3.

 

 

Wildlife and Recreation

May 29, 2001

2001-1342s

10/04

 

 

Amendment to HB 604-FN

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after section 28 with the following:

29 Nonresident Small Game 3-day License; 2002 Fee Increase. Amend RSA 214:9, VII-b to read as follows:

VII-b. If the applicant is a nonresident and wishes to take small game as defined in RSA 207:1, XXVI, for 3 consecutive days, [$16.50] $22, and the agent shall thereupon issue a 3-day nonresident small game license which shall entitle the licensee to hunt, shoot, or take small game; provided, however, this license shall not authorize the taking of fur-bearing animals as defined in RSA 207:1, VIII.

30 Nonresident Small Game 3-day License; 2003 Fee Increase. Amend RSA 214:9, VII-b to read as follows:

VII-b. If the applicant is a nonresident and wishes to take small game as defined in RSA 207:1, XXVI, for 3 consecutive days, [$22] $24, and the agent shall thereupon issue a 3-day nonresident small game license which shall entitle the licensee to hunt, shoot, or take small game; provided, however, this license shall not authorize the taking of fur-bearing animals as defined in RSA 207:1, VIII.

31 New Subparagraph; Nonresident One-day Fishing License. Amend RSA 214:9, VIII by inserting after subparagraph (d) the following new subparagraph:

(e) If the applicant wishes to take said fish for one day, $13, and the agent shall thereupon issue a one-day nonresident fishing license for said time only under the restrictions of this title.

32 Repeal. The following are repealed:

I. RSA 214:9, VIII(a), relative to the nonresident 15-day fishing license.

II. RSA 214:9, VIII-b, relative to the one-day family fishing license.

33 Effective Date.

I. Sections 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, and 30 of this act shall take effect January 1, 2003.

II. The remainder of this act shall take effect January 1, 2002.

 

 

Wildlife and Recreation

May 29, 2001

2001-1347s

10/03

 

 

Amendment to HB 720

 

Amend RSA 208:3-d as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

208:3-d Pistols Permitted. Pistols permitted under RSA 208:3, 3-a, 3-b, and 3-c shall include a .357 Magnum, 10mm Automatic, .41 Remington, .44 Magnum, .45 Long Colt, and .480 Ruger, provided that a pistol used for taking deer under this section shall be loaded with no more than 5 rounds of ammunition at any time.

HEARINGS

THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2001

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

2:00 p.m. HB 193, establishing a committee to study state payments for court-ordered placements of special education pupils.

2:30 p.m. HB 351-FN-A-L, requiring the state to fully fund school building aid payments for fiscal year 2001 and making an appropriation therefor.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW ON PENDING LEGISLATION

TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001

JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB

10:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION, OR FOLLOWING SENATE SESSION

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. HB 512, relative to off-site improvements imposed on applicants to a planning board.

1:30 p.m. HB 596, relative to the acquisition of land by a town.

2:00 p.m. HB 698, relative to verification of checklists.

2:30 p.m. HB 259, relative to holding sessions for correction of checklists.

3:00 p.m. HB 503, relative to incompatible offices.

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE A TIME CHANGE

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

8:00 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.

8:15 a.m. HB 669, requiring certain safety devices on freight locomotives.

8:30 a.m. HB 547-FN, authorizing participation in a regional electronic toll collection system.

8:45 a.m. HB 653-FN, relative to certain signs within highway rights-of-way.

EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL FOLLOW, TIME PERMITTING

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2001

CAPITAL BUDGET, Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. HB 25-FN-A, making appropriations for capital improvements.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB

8:00 a.m. HB 469-FN-L, relative to the applicable minimum wage for hourly employees.

1:10 p.m. HB 702, (New Title) relative to the duties of the committee to study the consumer protection effort in New Hampshire.

1:30 p.m. HB 719, relative to the removal of public officials for cause.

1:50 p.m. HB 731-FN, relative to securities laws.

2:10 p.m. HB 745, revising Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and related statutes.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW

JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB

10:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL PENDING LEGISLATION

MEETINGS

FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2001

NH COUNCIL ON APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (RSA 12-H:1) Room 207, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

CERTIFICATE OF NEED (RSA 151-C:16) ROOMS 306-308, LOB

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

BREATH ANALYZER MACHINES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 106-G:1) State Police Conference Room, Department of Safety, Hazen Drive, Concord

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

NH BRAIN & SPINAL CORD INJURY ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 137-K:2) Room 205, LOB

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 102, LOB

9:00 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

PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE (RSA 187-A:28) Room 105-A, SH

10:00 a.m. Organizational 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

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

9:30 a.m. Audit: State of New Hampshire

Judicial Council

Financial and Compliance Audit Report

For the Year Ended June 30, 2000

TOBACCO USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 126-K:19) Room 205, LOB

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2001

OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 207, LOB

9:00 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

MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2001

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

9:00 a.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

MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2001

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

9:00 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

MONDAY, JULY 9, 2001

CERTIFICATE OF NEED (RSA 151-C:16) ROOMS 306-308, LOB

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 23, 2001

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 30, 2001

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

 

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

SB 36, SB 51, SB 69, 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 165, 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 186, SB 188, SB 189, SB 191

NOTICES

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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THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2001

All Senators and staff are invited to a reception immediately following the close of session (or 4 p.m. if session ends early) on June 7. The reception will be hosted by S & H/Murphy Inc. at the Barley House Restaurant.

Senator Carl R. Johnson

 

 

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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

 

NAME: (1)

 

(2)

 

(3)

 

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TELEPHONE NO: AMOUNT ENCLOSED:

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THURSDAY, JUNE 21,2001

GOVERNOR'S ANNUAL BARBECUE

Please save the date! Governor Shaheen's annual barbecue for legislators and staff will be Thursday, June 21st, from 4-8 p.m. at Bridges House.

Food, fun and frosty drinks!

Senator Beverly A. Hollingworth

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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 - JUNE

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 June 2001. 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

June 1

9:30 & 11:00

Hillsboro Deering Elem School

4/75

June 4

10:00

Gilmanton Elem

4/44

June 4

11:00

New Hampton Community School

4/21

June 4

3:00

Florence Rideout Elem School-Wilton

4/50

June 5

10:00

Kensington Elem School

4/26

June 5

11:00 & 12:30

Lakeway Elem-Littleton

4/80

June 6

10:00

Jonathan Daniels Elem-Keene

4/45

June 6

11:00

Cornish Elem

4/18

June 7

10:00 & 11:00

Sherburne Elem-Pelham

4/60

June 8

10:00 & 11:00

Sherburne Elem-Pelham

4/60

June 11

10:00 & 11:00

Sherburne Elem-Pelham

4/60

June 12

10:00

Sherburne Elem-Pelham

4/30

June 12

11:00

Reeds Ferrry-Merrimack

4/50

June 15

1:00

Colonial Hills Baptist HomeSchoolers-New Ipswich

3-HS/20

June 19

10:30

Fam Tour- Concord Chamber of Commerce

30

June 22

9:00

Sacred Heart Home Schoolers

4-HS/30

June 29

2:00

Laconia Savings Seniors

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