February 14, 2001

No. 8

SB 13, relative to the duties of a school nurse and relative to school food and nutrition programs.

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

SB 68, relative to school district placements of children living in foster homes. Vote 3-0

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

SB 78, relative to the distribution of special education records to certain educationally disabled pupils. Vote 4-0

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

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

Ought to Pass, Senator Gatsas for the committee.

SB 89, establishing a committee to study methods of strengthening and clarifying the comprehensive shoreland protection act and its application. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Cohen for the committee.

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. Vote 3-0

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

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.

SB 108, relative to the definition of "funeral home." Vote 3-0

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

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.

SB 44, relative to false academic documentation. Vote 4-0

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

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

Ought to Pass, Senator Roberge for the committee.

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

Ought to Pass, Senator McCarley for the committee.

SB 55, creating a commission to study the youth development center. Vote 4-0

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

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. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator McCarley for the committee.

SB 84, relative to funeral processions. Vote 3-0

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

SB 107-FN, relative to violations of motor vehicle laws by foreign diplomatic and consular officers. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Gordon for the committee.

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.

Senate Education

February 14, 2001

2001-0150s

04/10

Amend RSA 189:25-a as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

189:25-a Universal Service Fund; Definition of "School." For the purpose of obtaining discounts pursuant to the universal service fund, otherwise known as "E-rate" discounts, as established by section 254 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, "school" means any public or private elementary or secondary school, and any regional vocational educational school designated under RSA 188-E, including educational programs offered at such vocational educational schools for pre-kindergarten, adult education programs, and juvenile justice programs.

Senate Education

February 9, 2001

2001-0110s

05/09

Amend RSA 193:28, I as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

Senate Education

February 9, 2001

2001-0112s

04/09

Amend RSA 186-C:11-a as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

186-C:11-a Educational Records. An educationally disabled pupil who is 18 years of age or older and is not yet 21 years of age shall, upon written request and at no cost to the pupil, receive copies of the pupil’s own educational records which may be on file in a school district. Such educational records may include academic records, teacher evaluations, progress reports or commentaries, or psychological evaluations. A pupil may direct such request for educational records to the superintendent of the school district or to the special education director of the school. All requests for educational records shall be fulfilled within 45 days of the date of the request.

2001-0112h

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill provides that educationally disabled pupils ages 19 and 20 shall receive copies of their educational records within 45 days of a request for such records.

This bill is a request of the department of education.

Environment

February 14, 2001

2001-0155s

05/10

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

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:

1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study the public health and environmental benefit of requiring stationary and mobile sources that burn virgin petroleum products or coal to comply with the requirements of RSA 125-I, the air toxic control act.

Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:

3 Duties. The committee shall study the public health and environmental benefit of requiring stationary and mobile sources that burn virgin petroleum products or coal to comply with the requirements of RSA 125-I, the air toxic control act.

2001-0146s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill establishes a 2-year committee to study the public health and environmental benefit of requiring stationary and mobile sources that burn virgin petroleum products or coal to comply with the requirements of the air toxic control act.

Senate Judiciary

February 14, 2001

2001-0147s

01/03

Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:

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

Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

February 13, 2001

2001-0136s

05/01

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

AN ACT creating a commission to study the need for and location of architecturally secure facilities and community shelter care facilities to service juveniles.

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

1 Purpose. With the exception of basic maintenance and emergency repairs, limited funds have been expended in the last several years to maintain and improve the facilities operated by the department of youth development services. During this period, the state has experienced growth in its juvenile justice caseload, which has placed pressures on the facilities operated by the department of youth development services, particularly the youth detention services unit, and the shelter care facilities operated by private providers under contract with the division for children, youth and families. In 1997 an architectural study of the facilities at the youth development center was completed. In 1998, 1999, and 2001, the general court examined a number of bills to create juvenile facilities in other parts of the state. Under the Violent Offender and Truth in Sentencing Act, federal funds may be available for the renovation and/or construction of certain types of facilities for juveniles. The general court believes it is time to take a comprehensive look at the need for and location of architecturally secure facilities and community shelter care facilities for juveniles and to develop a plan to address these needs.

2 Commission Established. There is established a commission to study the need for and the location of architecturally secure facilities and community shelter care facilities to serve juveniles.

3 Membership and Compensation.

I. The members of the commission shall be as follows:

(a) Three members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

(b) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house.

(c) The commissioner of the department of youth development services, or designee.

(d) The commissioner of the department of health and human services, or designee.

(e) The commissioner of the department of administrative services, or designee.

(f) The attorney general, or designee.

(g) A district court judge who routinely hears juvenile delinquency petitions, appointed by the administrative justice of the district courts.

(h) An attorney experienced in representing juveniles in delinquency proceedings, appointed by the New Hampshire Bar Association.

(i) A police officer or a police prosecutor experienced with police matters involving juveniles, appointed by the New Hampshire Police Chief's Association.

(j) A representative of county government, appointed by the New Hampshire Association of Counties.

(k) Two public members, appointed by the governor.

II. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.

III. In performing its duties, the commission may solicit information from teachers, counselors, juvenile probation and parole officers, youth development center staff members, and members of the public who were placed at youth development center or whose children were placed at youth development center.

3 Duties. The commission shall:

I. Review the last 5 years of caseload/population and length of stay data for juveniles with the jurisdiction of the division for children, youth and families pursuant to RSA 169-B or 169-D, for juveniles placed at facilities managed by the department of youth development services, and for juveniles placed in the shelter care facilities.

II. Develop a plan to address the unmet needs for architecturally secure and community shelter care facilities and the programs provided at such facilities for the juveniles placed there.

III. Identify possible funding sources for the renovation of existing facilities, the construction of new facilities, and the ongoing operation of such facilities.

4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Five members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.

5 Report. The commission shall report its findings, which shall include any reports from any independent consultants, 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 November 1, 2001.

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

2001-0136s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill establishes a commission to study the need for and location of architecturally secure facilities and community shelter care facilities to serve juveniles.

Senate Transportation

February 13, 2001

2001-0127s

10/04

Amend RSA 256:156, II as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

II. All vehicles comprising a funeral procession shall follow the preceding vehicle in the funeral procession as closely as is practical and safe. Each vehicle of the funeral procession shall be appropriately marked by having headlights, taillights, and, if so equipped, hazard flasher on. The funeral lead vehicle, funeral escort vehicle, and funeral procession vehicles may use funeral pennants or flags, or windshield signage. A funeral escort or funeral lead vehicle may use and be equipped with an amber or purple flashing or emergency light.

Senate Ways and Means

February 7, 2001

2001-0096s

10/04

Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:

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

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB

INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB

JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB

INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB

JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB

JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB

NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4) State Library Map Room

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

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

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

JOINT LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES (RSA 17-E:2) Room 105-A, SH

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

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

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

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

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

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

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION (SB 313, Chapter 122:2, Laws of 2000) Room 207, LOB

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

WATER WITHDRAWALS ON INSTREAM FLOWS (SB 330, Chapter 242, Laws of 2000) Room 305-307, LOB

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KIDS CABINET MEETING Governor and Council Chambers

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

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

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 2^nd floor, 6 Main Street, Pelham, NH

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

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

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

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

Senator Ned Gordon

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Senator Sylvia B. Larsen

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and related rail issues in New Hampshire

Tuesday, February 20, 2001

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Barley Pub Restaurant

132 North Main Street, Concord

Legislators and policy makers are invited to attend an informational luncheon at the Barley Pub Restaurant. Representatives from the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, the Seacoast Metropolitan Planning Organization, New Hampshire DOT, Train Riders Northeast and New Hampshire Rail Revitalization will be on hand to present an update on the planned service and issues in New Hampshire.

Light lunch will be provided.

(The Barley House is located directly across from the State House at 132 North Main Street).

Senator Thomas R. Eaton

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Please RSVP to Donna Morin at 271-3039 if you are able to attend.

Senator Jack Barnes

Senator Gary Francoeur

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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 W. Burns

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Senator Sylvia B. Larsen

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Senator Lou D’Allesandro

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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

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