January 2, 2002
No. 1
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Legislative
SENATE CALENDAR
HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES
CONVENING DAY - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2002, THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION AT 10:15 A.M.
HEARINGS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2002
FINANCE
, Room 103, SH15 min. after Session EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED LEGISLATION
SB 151-FN-A, ( New Title) transferring and appropriating funds to the department of safety for additional staffing of evening and midnight patrols by current New Hampshire state troopers.
SB 163-FN, relative to salaries for New Hampshire state police.
SB 175-FN, relative to the position of assistant commissioner of the department of corrections.
SB 186-FN, (New Title) relative to the powers of and classification for criminal justice and consumer protection investigators of the department of justice and for county attorney investigators.
HB 193, establishing a committee to study state payments for court- ordered placements of special education pupils.
HB 393-FN, relative to plant nurseries and nursery stock.
JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB
Following Session EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED LEGISLATION
HB 157, (New Title) clarifying the immunity from liability of persons providing emergency care.
HB 325-FN, relative to certain acts of sexual assault.
HB 180-FN, relative to criminal neglect of elderly, disabled, or impaired adults.
HB 463-FN, relative to protective services to adults.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2002
EDUCATION
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. SB 349, relative to establishing a contingency fund in school districts.
1:30 p.m. SB 303, establishing a committee to study the definition of an adequate education.
2:00 p.m. SB 304, establishing a committee to study payment for an adequate education.
ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB
8:30 a.m. SB 351, relative to the zone of influence of the Conway Village Fire District well field.
9:30 a.m. SB 372, prohibiting the sale of reformulated gasoline in certain counties of the state.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB
1:00 p.m. SB 305, establishing a committee to study methods for improving communication tower aesthetics.
1:15 p.m. SB 361-FN, relative to computerized telephone emergency warning systems.
1:35 p.m. SB 316, establishing a committee to study the fiscal relationship between the Pease development authority and the state and its political subdivisions.
1:50 p.m. SB 320, establishing a study committee to review independent living retirement communities.
2:05 p.m. SB 364, relative to the membership of the board of manufactured housing.
2:20 p.m. SB 366, relative to biennial reports of the public utilities commission.
INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB
8:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED LEGISLATION
SB 52, relative to liquor liability insurance coverage.
SB 127, relative to stress-related injuries under workers' compensation.
HB 295, relative to medicaid recoveries from third party settlements.
HB 690, (New Title) relative to disclosure of nonpublic personal health information.
JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB
10:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON RE-REFERRED LEGISLATION
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.
HB 134, permitting challenges to judges.
HB 252, (New Title) relative to rules promulgated by the supreme court.
HB 466, relative to the selection of replacement justices for supreme court justices who are disqualified to hear cases.
HB 495, relative to judicially appointed officials.
HB 622, relative to the time period for the executive council to confirm nominees to the supreme court.
SB 24, establishing a judicial nominating commission.
SB 86-FN, establishing a process for reviewing judges.
WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH
10:15 a.m. SB 312, relative to quarterly payment of estimated interest and dividends tax.
10:45 a.m. SB 318, relative to transfers of funds from the sweepstakes fund for sweepstakes purposes.
11:15 a.m. SB 353, relative to the definition of "sugar orchard" for purposes of the timber yield tax.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2002
BANKS,
Room 103, LOB10:15 a.m. SB 302, relative to privacy in the relationship between financial institutions and customers.
10:30 a.m. SB 370, relative to incorporators of trust companies
ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
1:00 p.m. SB 362, relative to the membership and duties of the New Hampshire film and television commission.
1:15 p.m. SB 301, relative to an innovation initiative within the division of economic development.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH
1:00 p.m. SB 340, relative to alterations to party registration.
1:30 p.m. SB 341, relative to the placement of candidates on ballots.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Room 101, LOB
1:00 p.m. SB 373-FN-A, relative to state payments to foster care families and making an appropriation therefor.
1:20 p.m. SB 322-FN-A, relative to funding for kidney dialysis patients and making an appropriation therefor.
TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB
8:30 a.m. SB 328, establishing a committee to study the establishment of a permit system for vessels registered in another state temporarily using the waters of New Hampshire.
8:45 a.m. SB 357, relative to restrictions on the operation of boats.
WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB
10:15 a.m. SB 317, establishing a committee to study boat registration fees and eradication of milfoil and other exotic weeds.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2002
EDUCATION
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. SB 352, establishing a committee to study alternative regional public school programs for children who are at-risk.
1:30 p.m. SB 321-L, clarifying the right to public education for children of homeless families.
2:00 p.m. SB 354, authorizing foster parents to act as surrogate parents for educationally disabled children.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB
1:00 p.m. SB 311-FN, establishing a no telemarketing sales calls statewide registry.
1:15 p.m. SB 334, relative to grounds for refusal or denial of hotel accommodations.
1:35 p.m. SB 345, making the misrepresentation of the geographic location of a business a violation of the consumer protection act.
1:50 p.m. SB 371-FN, relative to the regulation of manufactured housing parks.
2:05 p.m. SB 378-FN, relative to the regulation of landscape architects.
INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB
8:30 a.m. SB 346, establishing a committee to study health insurance for child care workers.
8:45 a.m. SB 308-FN, relative to anesthesia for child dental care.
JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB
10:15 a.m. CACR 33, relating to procedure for nomination of judges. Providing that the governor shall nominate judges from persons selected by an independent commission.
10:30 a.m. SB 306, establishing a committee to study an appellate court system.
10:45 a.m. SB 333, establishing a committee to study the efficiency of the current jury selection and jury duty process.
11:00 a.m. SB 343, relative to appeals in actions against tenants.
WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH
10:15 a.m. SB 319, relative to participation in international lotteries.
10:45 a.m. SB 329, establishing a committee to study the use of an assigned value land tax to replace the property tax.
11:15 a.m. SB 344-FN-L, relative to thoroughbred horse racing.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2002
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. SB 300, relative to the adoption of bonds or notes in certain school districts and municipalities.
1:30 p.m. SB 363, establishing a committee to study economic distortions associated with property taxation.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Room 101, LOB
1:00 p.m. SB 379, relative to immune system therapy.
1:20 p.m. SB 330, relative to the use of epinephrine by emergency medical care providers.
TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB
8:30 a.m. SB 323, establishing a committee to study the efficiency of the department of transportation.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2002
INSURANCE
, Room 101, LOB8:30 a.m. SB 309, relative to payment of medical benefits costs for group II members of the retirement system.
8:45 a.m. SB 332-FN, relative to the payment of medical benefits costs for certain group II members injured or killed in the performance of duty.
9:00 a.m. SB 331-FN, relative to the purchase of certain prior service credit by members of the retirement system.
JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB
10:15 a.m. SB 367, relative to the guardian ad litem board.
10:30 a.m. SB 307, relative to limitation of liability for dentists and dental hygienists working in free dental clinics.
10:45 a.m. SB 339, relative to attorney fee agreements which shall be filed with a court.
11:00 a.m. SB 360, establishing criminal penalties for the introduction of computer contaminants
11:15 a.m. SB 314, relative to Selective Service Act Compliance through driver’s license applications
WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH
10:15 a.m. SB 348, clarifying the duties of the liquor commission.
10:45 a.m. SB 350-FN-A, creating a business profits tax credit for certain donations made for science and technology equipment and facilities to the department of regional community-technical colleges or any of its component institutions.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2002
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. SB 335, relative to prohibited political contributions.
1:30 p.m. SB 336, relative to political contributions.
2:00 p.m. SB 374, relative to campaign expenditures.
2:30 p.m. SB 355-FN, relative to campaign contributions and expenditures.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2002
INSURANCE
, Room 101, LOB8:30 a.m. SB 326, establishing a committee to study the workers’ compensation appeals process at the department of labor
8:45 a.m. SB 365, relative to the administration of the insurance laws.
JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB
10:15 a.m. SB 310, relative to child custody.
10:30 a.m. SB 337, relative to consent orders in abuse and neglect cases.
10:45 a.m. SB 338, relative to ex parte orders in domestic relations cases.
11:00 a.m. SB 359, establishes a committee to study the establishment of a statewide network of halfway houses for juvenile offenders.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2002
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
, Room 103, LOB2:45 p.m. SB 324, urging a study of the operating efficiency of state government.
3:15 p.m. SB 325, establishing a committee to study the use of state vehicles.
3:45 p.m. SB 380, establishing a committee to study the space needs of the division of safety services within the department of safety.
4:15 p.m. CACR 34, relating to the number of members of the senate and senatorial districts. Providing that the senate shall consist of 2 members elected from each district and that senate districts shall conform to county boundaries and certain town boundaries.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2002
INSURANCE
, Room 101, LOB8:30 a.m. SB 342, relative to ambulatory surgical facilities.
JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB
10:15 a.m. SB 313, relative to penalties for misrepresenting age for the purpose of procuring liquor or beverage.
10:30 a.m. SB 368, granting probate courts the power to issue attachments and levies of execution.
10:45 a.m. SB 369, relative to compensation of guardians and conservators for administrative expenses.
11:00 a.m. SB 376, requiring a mental health records check prior to the sale or transfer of a firearm.
MEETINGS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2002
LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Room 103, SH1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2002
DAM MANAGEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
(RSA 482:93,I) Room 305, LOB1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
211 COMMISSION (HB 707, Chapter 258, Laws of 2001) Room 304, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2002
BOARD OF CLAIMS
(RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
PRIVACY TASK FORCE (HB 702, Chapter 256:8, Laws of 2001) Rooms 210-211, LOB
9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c) Room 301, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002
CERTIFICATE OF NEED STATUTE TASK FORCE
(RSA 151-C:16) Room 203, LOB10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM DECEMBER 14THDEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(RSA 171-A:1-b) Room 205, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
GUARDIANS AD LITEM BOARD Room 102, LOB
2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2002
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT
Rooms 210-211, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Business
9:30 a.m. Audits: State of New Hampshire
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2001
State of New Hampshire
Sweepstakes Commission
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
For the Year Ended June 30, 2001
The Unique College Investing Plan
Annual Report
September 30, 2001
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2002
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE
(RSA 17-J:2) Room 201, LOB9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
Update on University System of New Hampshire Construction Projects
LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING AND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE Room 201, LOB
1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
Skyhaven Airport Master Plan Presentation by Jack Ferns, Director, Aeronautics Commission
All interested Senators and Representatives are cordially invited to attend this presentation.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2002
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
NH COUNCIL ON APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (RSA 12-H:1,I) Room 205-207, LOB
9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
PET OVERPOPULATION COMMITTEE (RSA 437-A:7) Room 102, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2002
SOURCES THAT BURN VIRGIN PETROLEUM OR COAL TO COMPLY WITH AIR TOXIC CONTROL ACT (RSA 125-I), STUDY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
(SB 93, Chapter 88:1, Laws of 2001) Room 101, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOB
9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2002
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT
(RSA 146-D:4) Room 305, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25) Room 201, LOB
1:00 p.m. Complaint Hearing
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2002
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Room 102, LOB9:00 a.m. Subcommittee Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2002
PERINATAL ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE
(RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
CERTIFICATE OF NEED STATUTE TASK FORCE (RSA 151-C:16) Room 203, LOB
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2002
JOINT HEALTH COUNCIL
(RSA 326-B:12) NH Board of Nursing, Room17, 78 Regional Dr., Bldg. 2, Concord, NH6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002
CERTIFICATE OF NEED STATUTE TASK FORCE
(RSA 151-C:16) Room 203, LOB10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2002
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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NOTICES
The New Hampshire Women's Policy Institute is sponsoring workshops in Plymouth, Durham and Concord to help concerned citizens learn how they can make a difference in the New Hampshire legislative process. For more information or to pre-register (so we can plan for enough materials) please contact the co-sponsoring organization for the location of your choice or contact the New Hampshire Women's Policy Institute.
Plymouth: Saturday, December 1, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Plymouth State College. To pre-register contact Rick Agran, President's Commission on the Status of Women, 603-535-2370,
ragran@plymouth.edu.Durham: Monday, December 3, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., UNH, Durham. To pre--register contact the President's Commission on the Status of Women, 603-862-1058,
womens.commission@unh.edu.Concord: Saturday, January 19, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church, 274 Pleasant Street. To pre-register contact the New Hampshire Women's Lobby/New Hampshire Women's Policy Institute, 603-3224-9105,
nhwomen@earthlink.netSenator Katherine Wells Wheeler
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2002
S&H/Murphy, Inc. cordially invites all legislators and staff to a "Welcome Back Reception" at the Barley House Restaurant on Wednesday, January 2, 2002 form 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Senator Carl R. Johnson
Senator Beverly A. Hollingworth
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002
The University of New Hampshire Alumni and Parents Association invites members of the General Court to the annual UNH Legislative Breakfast to be held Thursday, February 21, 2002, from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the New Hampshire Historical Society.
Senator Lou D’Allesandro
Senator Katherine Wells Wheeler
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SENATE DEADLINES 2002 SESSION
JANUARY 2, 2002 CONVENING DAY
INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BILLS
(Calendar with all hearing published)
FEBRUARY 21, 2002 LAST DAY TO ACT ON SENATE BILLS
FEBRUARY 24, 2002 - MARCH 5, 2002 VACATION WEEK
APRIL 18, 2002 LAST DAY TO ACT ON ALL BILLS FROM OTHER BODY
APRIL 25, 2002 LAST DAY TO FORM COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCES
MAY 2, 2002 LAST DAY TO ACT ON COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORTS
VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - JANUARY
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 January 2002. 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
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DATE |
TIME |
GROUP |
CLASS/Size |
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Jan. 7 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Broad St. School - Nashua |
4/75 |
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Jan. 8 |
11:00 |
Granite State Christian - Salem |
4&5/11 |
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Jan. 9 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Fisk School - Salem |
4/75 |
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Jan. 10 |
9:00 |
Pembroke Hill School |
4/50 |
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Jan. 11 |
9:30, 10:30, & 11:30 |
Rochester Middle School |
8/90 |
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Jan. 14 |
10:00 & 11:30 |
Moultonborough Central School |
4/52 |
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Jan. 15 |
9:00 |
Pembroke Hill School |
4/25 |
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Jan. 15 |
10:30 & 12:25 |
Appleton Elementary – New Ipswich |
4/60 |
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Jan. 16 |
10:00 |
J.P. Kids Kindergarten - Windham |
K/22 |
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Jan. 16 |
11:00 & 12:30 |
Dondero Elementary - Portsmouth |
4/40 |
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Jan. 16 |
1:40 |
Bosnian Students |
HS/12 |
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Jan. 17 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Chester Academy |
4/75 |
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Jan. 18 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Charlotte Avenue School - Nashua |
4/50 |
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Jan. 22 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Mountain View Middle School - Goffstown |
4/75 |
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Jan. 23 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Mountain View Middle School - Goffstown |
4/50 |
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Jan. 24 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Mountain View Middle School - Goffstown |
4/50 |
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Jan. 25 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Charlotte Avenue School - Nashua |
4/50 |
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Jan. 25 |
1:00 |
Proctor Academy - Concord |
12 |
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Jan. 28 |
9:30, 10:30, & 11:30 |
Rochester Middle School |
8/90 |
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Jan. 29 |
9:30 |
Maple Avenue School – Goffstown |
4/45 |
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Jan. 29 |
11:00 |
Wheelock Elementary - Keene |
4/31 |
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Jan. 30 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Lancaster Memorial School - Salem |
4/75 |
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Jan. 31 |
10:00 & 11:30 |
Elm St. School - Laconia |
4/65 |