February 7, 2002

No. 10

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

 

 

 

 

Legislative

SENATE CALENDAR

HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2002 AT 10:15 A.M.

LAID ON THE TABLE

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.

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

SB 87, relative to permissible campaign contributions by business organizations and labor unions.

SB 105, relative to instream flow plan requirements.

SB 112, relative to voter registration forms.

SB 146, relative to personal watercraft.

SB 173-FN-A, creating a business profits tax credit for certain donations made for science and technology equipment and facilities to the university system of New Hampshire or any of its component institutions.

SB 187-FN, requiring the state to pay for an independent appraiser in eminent domain proceedings.

SB 198-FN-A, expanding the authority of the sweepstakes commission to establish a 2-year pilot program for video lottery games at state liquor stores, and making an appropriation therefor.

SB 335, relative to prohibited political contributions.

SB 336, relative to political contributions.

SB 340, relative to alterations to party registration.

SB 382, relative to display of flags on condominium units.

SB 391-FN, relative to appeals from the compensation appeals board.

HB 157, (New Title) clarifying the immunity from liability of persons providing emergency care.

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

HB 226, relative to instructions to voters for straight-ticket voting.

HB 325-FN, relative to certain acts of sexual assault.

HB 466, relative to the selection of replacement justices for supreme court justices who are disqualified to hear cases.

HB 679, establishing a commission to examine models of out-of-school care for children in kindergarten through grade 12.

HB 748-FN-A-L, (2nd New Title) revising the definition of an adequate education and revising the weighted pupil formula used to calculate the cost of an adequate education.

HEARINGS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002

BANKS, Room 103, LOB

10:15 a.m. SB 392, establishing a committee to study certification of mortgage loan originators.

10:30 a.m. SB 404, changing certain limitations on investment management fees and investments by banks acting as fiduciaries.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW HEARINGS

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 394, relative to the duties of the advisory committee on international trade.

1:15 p.m. HB 681, (New Title) relative to billing by local exchange carriers, electric distribution companies, and gas distribution companies.

1:30 p.m. HB 718-FN, (New Title) relative to renewable-energy-source electricity generation and transition service.

· PLEASE NOTE HB 587-FN-A, HAS A TIME CHANGE

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 411, extending the reporting dates of certain study committees.

3:15 p.m. HB 587-FN-A, (New Title) establishing a commission on the status of men.

3:30 p.m. HB 1397, relative to the annual salary of police commissioners of the town of Wolfeboro.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING HEARINGS

· PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE ON SB 397, HB 712 AND HB 498 ALSO SB 363, WAS RECESSED ON JANUARY 22ND

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. SB 363, establishing a committee to study economic distortions associated with property taxation.

1:30 p.m. SB 397, prohibiting smoking in restaurants in New Hampshire.

2:00 p.m. HB 712-FN, relative to the coordination of state, regional, and local planning efforts.

2:30 p.m. HB 498, relative to the standards for records filed with a registry of deeds.

· PLEASE NOTE HB 658-FN-A, HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 19TH

· PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE ON SB 386

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

12:15 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Cancelled HB 658-FN-A, (New Title) relative to the homeless prevention fund.

1:00 p.m. SB 386, establishing a committee to study a registry for automatic external defibrillators.

1:20 p.m. SB 413, establishing a committee to study background checks for nursing home employees.

1:40 p.m. SB 379, relative to immune system therapy.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 414, relative to the committee allowing the use of business logo signing on the mainline of limited access and divided highways.

8:45 a.m. SB 420-FN-A, making an appropriation for the purpose of hiring a recreational ride and lift investigator.

9:15 a.m. SB 423-FN-A, relative to fees collected by the department of safety and certificates of title.

9:30 a.m. HB 209-FN, relative to original and youth operators' licenses.

9:45 a.m. SB 416, relative to motor vehicles operated in parades.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW ON PENDING LEGISLATION

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

10:15 a.m. HB 1110, relative to the sale of ferrets.

EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR SB 406 TO FOLLOW HEARING

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2002

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

1:00p.m. SB 421-FN-A, authorizing the Berlin campus of the New Hampshire regional community-technical college system to upgrade and modernize its equipment and programs and authorizing manufacturing technology training in the town of Littleton, and making an appropriation therefor.

1:30 p.m. SB 426, relative to the use of force by persons entrusted with the care of minors in child care settings.

1:45 p.m. SB 424-FN-A, relative to instructional and operational costs of providing an adequate education.

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 410, relative to large groundwater withdrawals.

9:00 a.m. SB 419, relative to notification of groundwater contamination.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION TO FOLLOW

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

2:00 p.m. HB 462-FN, requiring state regulatory boards, commissions, advisory boards, advisory committees, and authorities to develop an orientation manual for new members.

2:15 p.m. HB 560-FN-A, establishing a contributory judicial retirement plan.

2:30 p.m. HB 404, (New Title) relative to rulemaking by the board of licensing for alcohol and other drug abuse professionals.

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. SB 425-FN-L, revising the formula used to calculate the cost of an adequate education.

· PLEASE NOTE SB 342, WAS RECESSED ON FEBRUARY 6TH

INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. SB 342, relative to ambulatory surgical facilities.

9:15 a.m. SB 418-FN, relative to unemployment compensation.

9:30 a.m. SB 422-FN, relative to the insurance laws.

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

10:15 a.m. SB 415, relative to the severing of joint tenancies in property by divorce.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL PENDING LEGISLATION

WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. HB 137, establishing a committee to study the definition of domicile for voting purposes.

1:30 p.m. HB 266, establishing a committee to study recodificiation of the election laws.

2:00 p.m. HB 424, establishing a committee to study the exemption from property taxes for not-for-profit hospitals.

· PLEASE NOTE HB 658-FN-A, HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY 12TH

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

1:00 p.m. HB 658-FN-A, (New Title) relative to the homeless prevention fund.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2002

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. HB 650-FN, relative to master plans.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2002

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. HB 617, (New Title) relative to additional exceptions to junk yard regulation.

1:30 p.m. HB 392, (New Title) relative to a property tax exemption for property of agricultural fairs.

2:00 p.m. HB 701, (New Title) relative to municipal limitation of renewable energy systems.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2002

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. HB 517-L, relative to supply of water by village districts.

1:30 p.m. HB 522-L, establishing discretionary preservation easements for preserving historic agricultural structures.

2:00 p.m. HB 673, (New Title) relative to a net asset qualification for the elderly property tax exemption for married persons.

2:30 p.m. HB 722, (New Title) relative to town, village district, and school district elections.

MEETINGS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2002

PRIVACY TASK FORCE (HB 702, Chapter 256:8, Laws of 2001) Rooms 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WELLNESS & PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3) Families First, 101 Campus Dr. Portsmouth, NH

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

LONG-TERM CARE RATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 151-E:6-a) Room 206, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2002

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

PERINATAL ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

Cancelled 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

GUARDIANS AD LITEM BOARD (SB 448, Chapter 321, Laws of 2000) Room 102, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002

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

11:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE OF JOINT FACILITIES ( RSA 17-E:5) Room 105-A, SH

11:45 a.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Boston-Montreal High Speed Rail Feasibility Study) J.O. Morton Bldg., 1 Hazen Drive, Concord NH

6:00 p.m. Open House

6:30 p.m. Public Informational Meeting

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2002

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Room 102, LOB

1:00 p.m. Subcommittee Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Berlin 12958-A, Replacement of the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad Bridge over Green St. (NH 110). Rehab of Green Street from Pleasant Street intersection to the First Avenue Intersection) Berlin City Hall Auditorium, 168 Main Street Berlin, NH

7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2002

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Plaistow-Kingston 10044-B Transportation improvements for the NH Route 125 Corridor in Plaistow and Kingston) Plaistow Town Hall, 145 Main Street, Plaistow, NH

6:30 p.m. Advisory Task Force Meeting

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2002

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (SB 193, Chapter 297:2, Laws of 2001) Room 301, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2002

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

8:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION (HB 1390, Chapter 114:2, Laws of 2000) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (HB 1182, Chapter 171-A:1-b) Room 205, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

JOINT HEALTH COUNCIL (RSA 326-B:12) NH Board of Nursing, Room17, 78 Regional Dr., Bldg. 2, Concord, NH

6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2002

ADEQUATE EDUCATION AND EDUCATION FINANCING COMMISSION INVITES ALL HOUSE AND SENATE EDUCATION MEMBERS TO AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON (Federal Bill HR 1, no child shall be left behind.) Room 105-A, SH

2:30 p.m. Informational Meeting Presented by Commissioner Nicholas Donohue

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2002

PRIVACY TASK FORCE (HB 702, Chapter 256:8, Laws of 2001) Rooms 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (HB 639, Chapter 368:1, Laws of 1994) Room201, LOB

1:00 p.m. Complaint Hearings

MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002

CERTIFICATE OF NEED STATUTE TASK FORCE (RSA 151-C:16) Room 203, LOB

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2002

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2002

CERTIFICATE OF NEED STATUTE TASK FORCE (RSA 151-C:16) Room 203, LOB

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2002

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 22, 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, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2002

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

9:00 a.m. Investment Committee

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

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NOTICES

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002

"The American Heart Association invites members of the General Court to a legislative luncheon in recognition of Heart Month to be held on Tuesday, February 12th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at St. Paul's Church, adjacent to the State House on Park Street."

Senator Ned Gordon

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 13, 2002

Won’t you please join us in bidding farewell to Gloria Randlett-Bressette, our Clerk of the New Hampshire Senate. Gloria has served the legislature for 24 years and has served as the "Clerk of the Senate" since 1989. Gloria retired on February 1, 2002. We will be having a get together on Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at the Capital Grille Restaurant on Main Street, Concord, NH. The time frame is 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Senator Arthur P. Klemm Jr.

Senator Katherine Wheeler

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 13, 2002

NH CTSO DAY

"Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Careers"

The state officers of the seven Career and Technical Student Organizations cordially invites members and staff of the New Hampshire Legislature to a continental breakfast in the State House Cafeteria on Wednesday, February 13, 2002 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Please join New Hampshire's CTSO state officers to discuss leadership in Career and Technical Education and share information about programs around the state. You may also wish to visit the exhibit tables in the Lower Lobby of the Legislative Office Building.

Senator Beverly A. Hollingworth

Senator Jane E. O'Hearn

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2002

Northeast Delta Dental cordially invites all members of the New Hampshire Legislature to a reception at their corporate offices at One Delta Drive in Concord on Thursday, February 14th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in recognition of Children's Dental Health Month.

Senator Sylvia B. Larsen

Senator Harold W. Burns

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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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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2002

The Senate and Senate staff are cordially invited to attend the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association "Crossover Reception" immediately following the House Session on March 6th at the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association's headquarters at 507 South Street, in Bow.

Senator Sylvia B. Larsen

Senator Harold W. Burns

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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 - 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 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

DATE

TIME

GROUP

Grade/Size

Feb. 8

9:00

St. John’s School – Concord

4/30

Feb. 8

10:00, 11:00 & 12:00

Newmarket Elementary School

4/100

Feb. 11

9:30, 11:00 & 12:30

Jaffrey Grade School

4/60

Feb. 12

9:30

St. Patrick’s School – Pelham

4 & 5/49

Feb. 12

11:00

Lisbon Elementary School

4/32

Feb. 13

10:00 & 11:30

Garrison School – Dover

4/60

Feb. 14

9:00

Pembroke Hill School

4/25

Feb. 14

10:00 & 11:30

Garrison School – Dover

4/60

Feb. 15

9:30 & 11:00

Interlakes Elementary – Meredith

4/80

Feb. 18

9:45 & 11:15

Merrimack Valley High School – Penacook

HS/50

Feb. 19

9:30 & 11:00

Parker Varney Elementary – Manchester

4/50

Feb. 20

9:30 & 11:00

Parker Varney Elementary – Manchester

4/50

Feb. 21

9:30 & 11:00

Crescent Lake School – Wolfeboro

4/55

Feb. 21

9:30 & 11:00

Crescent Lake School – Wolfeboro

4/55

Feb. 26

9:30 & 11:00

Paul School – Sanbornville

4/65

Feb. 26

1:00

Calvary Bible Church Girl’s Awana – Derry

3-6/30

Feb. 27

11:00 & 12:30

K.A. Brett School – Tamworth

3 & 4/60

Feb. 28

10:00

NHEOA – Youth Leadership

50

Feb. 28

12:30

Haverhill Cooperative Middle School

4/50

February 07, 2002 State of New Hampshire LTSR140

The members listed below have bills ready for signature

in Legislative Services.

Carol J. Holahan, Director

SPONSOR DISTRICT LSR NUMBER

Below, Clifton 05 2002-H-2457-L

Boyce, Robert 04 2002-S-3158-L

Burns, Harold 01 2002-H-2438-L

Burns, Harold 01 2002-S-3167-R

Burns, Harold 01 2002-S-3169-R

Cohen, Burton 24 2002-S-3157-R

D'Allesandro, Lou 20 2002-S-3131-R

D'Allesandro, Lou 20 2002-S-3157-R

Disnard, George 08 2002-S-3151-R

Eaton, Thomas 10 2002-H-2451-R

Eaton, Thomas 10 2002-S-3131-R

Eaton, Thomas 10 2002-S-3132-R

Eaton, Thomas 10 2002-S-3151-R

Eaton, Thomas 10 2002-S-3157-R

Fernald, Mark 11 2002-S-3157-R

Flanders, Robert 07 2002-S-3131-R

Francoeur, Gary 14 2002-H-2366-R

Francoeur, Gary 14 2002-S-3140-R

Francoeur, Gary 14 2002-S-3157-R

Francoeur, Gary 14 2002-S-3158-L

Gatsas, Theodore 16 2002-S-3157-R

Gatsas, Theodore 16 2002-S-3158-L

Gatsas, Theodore 16 2002-S-3163-L

Gordon, Edward (Ned) 02 2002-H-2401-R

Gordon, Edward (Ned) 02 2002-H-2409-R

Gordon, Edward (Ned) 02 2002-S-3145-R

Gordon, Edward (Ned) 02 2002-S-3169-R

Hollingworth, Beverly 23 2002-S-3126-L

Johnson, Carl 03 2002-S-3181-R

Johnson, Carl 03 2002-S-3183-R

Klemm, Arthur 22 2002-S-3186-R

Larsen, Sylvia 15 2002-H-2401-R

Larsen, Sylvia 15 2002-H-2451-R

Larsen, Sylvia 15 2002-S-3179-R

Larsen, Sylvia 15 2002-S-3189-L

McCarley, Caroline 06 2002-S-3126-L

McCarley, Caroline 06 2002-S-3178-R

O'Hearn, Jane 12 2002-S-3178-R

O'Neil, Daniel 18 2002-H-2442-R

O'Neil, Daniel 18 2002-S-3131-R

Pignatelli, Debora 13 2002-S-3143-R

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-H-2372-R

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-H-2401-R

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-H-2420-R

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-S-3143-R

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-S-3151-R

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-S-3157-R

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-S-3158-L

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-S-3185-R

Roberge, Sheila 09 2002-S-3143-R

Roberge, Sheila 09 2002-S-3151-R

Roberge, Sheila 09 2002-S-3157-R

Roberge, Sheila 09 2002-S-3185-R

Wheeler, Katherine 21 2002-S-3157-R