February 8, 2001

No. 7

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legislative

 

SENATE CALENDAR

REPORTS, HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2001 AT 10:00 A.M.

 

REPORTS

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

SB 57, relative to the economic development matching grants program. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Gatsas for the committee.

FINANCE

SB 17-FN, relative to accidental disability retirement benefits upon the death of a retired group II member. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Hollingworth for the committee.

SB 72-FN, relative to payment of medical benefits costs for group II members of the retirement system. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Eaton for the committee.

SB 73-FN, ( New Title ) relative to benefits awarded a surviving spouse of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Larsen for the committee.

JUDICIARY

SB 18, relative to termination of small trusts. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Gordon for the committee.

SB 26, relative to probate court procedures regarding adoptions. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Gordon for the committee.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

SB 19, establishing a committee to study prevention of voter fraud. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Roberge for the committee.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

SB 37, extending the reporting date for the committee studying prescription drug access. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator McCarley for the committee.

WAYS & MEANS

SB 28, permitting disclosure of final decisions of the commissioner of revenue administration. Vote 4-0

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

SB 58, revising the requirements for a license as a bingo supplies or lucky 7 tickets distributor. Vote 6-0

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

AMENDMENTS

Senate Ways and Means

February 7, 2001

2001-0096s

10/04

 

 

Amendment to SB 58

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:

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

 

 

HEARINGS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2001

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING TIME CHANGES

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 108, relative to the definition of "funeral home."

3:05 p.m. SB 94-FN-L, relative to the New Hampshire state flag.

IF TIME PERMITS, THERE WILL BE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON

SB 10.

· PLEASE NOTE SB 29 IS RECESSED FROM JANUARY 30TH

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. SB 29, relative to amending warrant articles by political subdivisions that have adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting.

1:30 p.m. SB 31, eliminating straight ticket voting.

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

· PLEASE NOTE SB 70-FN-L WAS RECESSED ON FEBRUARY 6TH

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

1:05 p.m. SB 81-FN-A, regulating medication technicians under the nurse practice act.

1:30 p.m. SB 123, establishing a committee to study how information regarding private individuals is obtained, maintained, and employed by the division of children, youth and families.

EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING HEARINGS.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 84, relative to funeral processions.

9:00 a.m. SB 107-FN, relative to violations of motor vehicle laws by foreign diplomatic and consular officers.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2001

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. SB 36, making an appropriation to the postsecondary education commission for the purpose of tuition incentive grants.

1:45 p.m. SB 54, relative to the transfer of funds in the community-technical college system.

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 89, establishing a committee to study methods of strengthening and clarifying the comprehensive shoreland protection act and its application.

9:00 a.m. SB 93, establishing a committee to study the public health and environmental benefit of requiring stationary sources that burn virgin petroleum products or coal to comply with the requirements of the air toxic control act.

9:30 a.m. SB 66-FN-A, making an appropriation to the harbor dredging and pier maintenance fund for the dredging of Hampton Harbor, Seabrook Harbor, and the mouth of the Blackwater River.

10:15 a.m. SB 104, relative to regional approaches to instream flow preservation.

11:00 am. SB 105, relative to instream flow plan requirements.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB

1:15 p.m. SB 97-FN, requiring the annual registration of manufactured housing parks.

1:40 p.m. SB 98, relative to notice requirements prior to the sale of manufactured housing parks.

2:00 p.m. SB 99, relative to the exemption from the community benefits law for charitable trusts.

INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 40, changing the method by which the insurance department assesses insurers to fund its administration fund.

8:50 a.m. SB 39, establishing the positions of director of consumer affairs and market conduct chief administrator in the insurance department.

9:15 a.m. SB 46, relative to payments of scheduled awards under the workers' compensation law.

9:45 a.m. SB 53, relative to attorneys' fees in certain circumstances under the workers' compensation law.

JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB

10:15 a.m. SB 44, relative to false academic documentation.

10:30 a.m. SB 67-FN, relative to costs of locating and apprehending persons improperly at large for driving-related offenses.

11:00 a.m. SB 75, relative to physicians who make a report when a person is unfit to drive a motor vehicle.

WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH

THE FOLLOWING IS A SERIES OF PRESENTATIONS WHICH WILL BE MADE REGARDING REVENUE AND DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

1:00 p.m. John Byrne, Liquor Commission

1:30 p.m. James Fredyma, Health and Human Services

2:00 p.m. Paula Rogers, Insurance Commission

2:30 p.m. Walter Maroney, Attorney General's Office

3:00 p.m. William Gardner, Secretary of State

3:30 p.m. Lisa Sharpiro, Economist from the Law Firm of Gallagher, Callahan and Gartrell.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2001

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 33, relative to the definition of "campsite".

3:05 p.m. SB 101-FN, relative to mooring permits and fees.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001

· PLEASE NOTE SB 45 WAS RECESSED ON FEBRUARY 6TH

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 83, relative to the New Hampshire film and television commission.

1:15 p.m. SB 88-FN-A, establishing a travel and tourism development fund in the department of resources and economic development and making an appropriation therefor.

1:30 p.m. SB 45, relative to the legislative oversight committee on electric utility restructuring.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. SB 112, relative to voter registration forms.

1:30 p.m. SB 87, relative to permissible campaign contributions by business organizations and labor unions.

2:00 p.m. SB 95, relative to campaign contribution limits and independent expenditures.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2001

JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB

10:15 a.m. SB 82, relative to service of process in marital matters.

10:45 a.m. SB 100, establishing a commission to study the feasibility of creating a mental health court division.

11:15 a.m. SB 90, relative to misdemeanor jury trials.

 

MEETINGS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2001

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

STATUS OF MEN STUDY (HB 553, Chapter 272, Laws of 2000) Room 206, LOB

12:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

KIDS CABINET MEETING Governor and Council Chambers

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2001

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2001

SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

1:00 p.m. All Senators are invited to attended the Electric Utility Restructuring Oversight Committee, which will examine in depth New Hampshire's course of action in light of events in California.

GUARDIANS AD LITEM BOARD (SB 448, Chapter 321, Laws of 2000) Room 104, LOB

4:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Swanzey 12775, Bridge replacement over NH Route 32, over S. Ashuelot River) Swanzey Town Hall, 620 Old Homestead Hwy., Swanzey, NH

7:00 p.m. Public Hearing

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2001

JOINT EDUCATION MEETING Room 207, LOB

9:00 a.m. Members of the Career and Technical Student Organizations will be coming to speak to the members of the House and Senate Education Committees. We will be presenting them with a Joint Resolution.

CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE Room 201, LOB

9:00 a.m. Work Session

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

9:30 a.m. Audits:

State of New Hampshire

Single Audit of Federal Financial Assistance Programs

For the Fiscal year Ended June 30, 2000

New Hampshire Retirement System Management Letter

For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2000.

PERFORMANCE AUDIT & OVERSIGHT (RSA 17-N:1) Room 203, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH STATE PORT AUTHORITY STUDY (HB 1559, Chapter 153, Laws of 2000) Room 201, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

TOBACCO USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 126-K:19) Room 103, LOB

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 307, LOB

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2001

· PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-b) Room 205, LOB

Cancelled Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2001

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

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2001

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Seabrook 12888, Begins on NH 286 at Mass state line and the B&M Rail Line) City Hall, 99 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, NH

7:00 p.m. Combined Officials/Informational

MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2001

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-b) Room 205, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

5:30 p.m. Public Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

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

7:00 p.m. Combined Officials/Informational

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

KIDS CABINET MEETING Governor and Council Chambers

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001

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

7:30 p.m. Combined Official/Informational

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001

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

6:00 p.m. Combined Official/Informational

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2001

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2001

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

 

NOTICES

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2001

All House and Senate members are invited to a day long forum sponsored by the National Conference of State Legislatures and hosted by Legislative Caucus for Young Children. On Monday, February 12, 2001 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Room 205 & 207, LOB. The forum will focus on State Early childhood Policies. Greg Duncan from the Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University will speak on Brain Development Research and Implications for state policy. Lunch will be provided.

Senator Katherine Wells Wheeler

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2001

All Legislators are invited to join family members of NH Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade as we dedicate a bronze plaque in honor and recognition of their fight for freedom and democracy against Hitler, Mussolini and Franco in the Spanish Civil War 1936-39.

The ceremony will be held on Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12 at 4:00 p.m. on the 1st floor in the south corridor of the State House.

Senator Burt Cohen

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2001

"NH in the 21st Century: Competing in the New Economy"

Network NH and Fidelity Investments invites members of the NH Legislature to attend a Breakfast Briefing on NH’s New Economy and for an unveiling of their latest research on NH’s Financial Services Industry. The forum is designed to help members of the Legislature understand the principles driving our State’s success in the New Economy and the public policies that will influence it. The forum is being held from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., February 13, 2001 at the Concord Holiday Inn. Please RSVP attendance to info@networknh.com.

Senator Beverly A. Hollingworth

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2001

President Don Wharton would like to invite all members of the General Court to the annual Plymouth State College Breakfast on Thursday, February 15, 2001, at the Eagle's Nest Restaurant. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. A short program will be held at 8:00 a.m. followed by an opportunity for questions and answers. Adjournment is 8:45 a.m.

Please join us to learn more about this excellent North Country Institution!

Senator Ned Gordon

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2001

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce cordially invites all legislators to attend its "Legislative Reception" on Thursday, February 15th from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, 172 North Main Street, Concord. Come meet and greet (and eat) with business leaders from the greater Concord region.

Senator Sylvia B. Larsen

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2001

The New Hampshire Community Technical College campus in Manchester invites all interested legislators to an open house at their campus on 1066 Front Street. There will be a luncheon reception at 12:00, followed by a brief presentation by President John O'Donnell and the student senate. After the presentation, there will be tours of the college facility conducted by NHCTC students. For More information, Please contact Louise Lachance at 668-6706.

 

The New Hampshire Community Technical College campus in Stratham invites all interested legislators to an open house at their campus on 277 Portsmouth Avenue. There will be a breakfast reception at 8:30, followed by a brief presentation by President John O'Donnell and the student senate. After the presentation, there will be tours of the college facility conducted by NHCTC students. For more information, please contact Mary Williams at 772-1194.

 

The New Hampshire Community Technical College campus in Laconia invites all interested legislators to an open house at their campus on 379 New Prescott Hill Road, Route 106. At 9:30, there will be a brief presentation by President Alex Easton, the student senate, and community leaders. After the presentation, there will be tours of the college facility conducted by NHCTC students and administrators.

The tour will include the college's academic programs currently located on the prison property in Laconia. These three programs are general public programs, and are not connected with the department of corrections.

Following the tours, lunch will served at the college operated restaurant, the Food for Thought Café, at the Belmont Mill. For more information, please contact Don Morrissey at 524-3207.

Senator Harold Burns

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SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2001

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

Senator Lou D’Allesandro

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SENATE SCHEDULE 2001 SESSION

Friday, December 22, 2000, The Office of Legislative Services shall not draft a Senate bill or resolution, other than the general appropriations (budget) bill or the capital budget bill, unless a request by a member for drafting with complete information has been received not later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2000.

Friday, January 19, 2001, Every Senate bill and joint resolution, except the general appropriations (budget) bill or the capital budget bill, must be signed off in Legislative Services by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2001.

Monday, February 26, 2001 - March 2, 2001 Senate Vacation Break

 

 

 

 

VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE - FEBRUARY

 

 

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

Kenneth Leidner, Director

DATE

TIME

GROUP

CLASS/Size

Feb. 9

9:30 & 11:00

South Londonderry School

4/70

Feb. 9

1:00

Centerwoods Elem.School- Weare

4/50

Feb. 12

10:00 & 11:15

Hollis Upper Elem School

4/50

Feb. 13

9:30 & 11:00

Crescent Lake School- Wolfeboro

4/80

Feb. 14

9:30 & 11:00

St.Anthony School- Manchester

4/70

Feb. 15

11:00 & 12:30

Sunset Heights School- Nashua

6/50

Feb. 16

9:30 & 10:30

Washington St. Elem School- Penacook

4/60

Feb. 16

12:00 & 1:00

Washington St. Elem School- Penacook

5/60

Feb. 16

9:45 & 11:00

Bicentennial Elem School- Nashua Walk Thru

4/50

Feb. 20

9:00

Broken Ground Elem School – Concord

4/25

Feb. 20

11:00 & 12:30

Antrim Elem School

4/58

Feb. 21

9:00

Broken Ground Elem School- Concord

4/25

Feb. 21

11:00 & 12:30

Sunset Heights School- Nashua

6/50

Feb. 22

9:00

St.John Elem School- Concord

4/30

Feb. 22

11:00 & 12:30

Moultonboro Central School

4/50

Feb. 23

10:00 & 11:15

Hollis Upper Elem School

4/40

Feb. 23

9:45 & 11:00

Bicentennial Elem School- Nashua Walk Thru

4/75

Feb. 27

9:30 & 11:00

Woodman Park School- Dover

4/95

Feb. 28

10:00 & 11:00

Maplewood Elem – Somersworth

4/54

Mar. 1

9:30

SENH Christian Academy-Somersworth

4/15

Mar. 1

11:00 & 12:30

Mastway Elem School – Lee

4/40

Mar. 2

11:00 & 12:30

Mastway Elem School – Lee

4/40