February 15, 2002

No. 12

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Legislative

SENATE CALENDAR

VETO MESSAGE, REPORTS, AMENDMENTS, HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2002 AT 10:15 A.M.

VETO MESSAGE

February 7, 2002

To the Honorable Members of the General Court:

By the authority vested in me as Governor of New Hampshire, pursuant to Part II, Article 44 of the Constitution of New Hampshire, I have this day vetoed Senate Bill 141, an Act relative to proof of qualifications for voter registration.

The right to vote is a fundamental right. Restrictions should be placed on that right if, and only if, there is a compelling need. S.B. 141, which is identical to legislation I vetoed last year, does not meet that test.

While the proponents of S.B. 141 say the purpose of this legislation is to protect our elections from fraud, there is no evidence that voter fraud is a problem in New Hampshire. That is, in large part, because our laws already provide protection from voter fraud. Our statutory requirement that the checklists be purged on a regular basis prevents "graveyard" voting. Our laws permit any voter to challenge the identity and eligibility of any other voter, with any so challenged voter required to sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury before being permitted to vote. Moreover, anyone registering to vote on election day is required to sign a form swearing, under penalty of perjury, that he or she is a qualified voter.

In order to be eligible to vote in New Hampshire, one must be a citizen of the United States, be 18 years of age or older, and be domiciled where he or she intends to vote. Under current New Hampshire law, supervisors of the checklist and town or city clerks may ask an applicant to provide proof of citizenship, age and domicile. If Senate Bill 141 became law, voting registration officials would be required to demand this proof.

S.B. 141 would have the effect of discouraging eligible voters from exercising their right to vote. Not all voters carry proof of their age with them, and in our country, few citizens carry proof of their citizenship. No discretion is given to supervisors of the checklist and town and city clerks under S.B. 141. No matter how well the supervisor of the checklist or town or city clerk knows the voter, he or she must still demand proof of age and citizenship. This would potentially cause lengthy delays for all voters.

While New Hampshire's voter turnout percentage compares well with the rest of the country, it is troubling that one-third of our registered voters did not exercise their franchise in the 2000 general election, an election to choose the President of the United States. Rather than erecting new barriers to voting, lawmakers should instead investigate

why so many of our fellow citizens do not vote and develop public policy to encourage every eligible citizen to exercise this precious and fundamental right.

For all of the above reasons, I am today vetoing Senate Bill 141.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeanne Shaheen Governor

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 325, establishing a committee to study the use of state vehicles.

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.

SB 407-FN, requiring restroom facilities in certain state buildings.

SB 428, changing the name of the joint committee on legislative facilities and codifying the powers and duties of the committee.

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.

SPECIAL ORDER

10:23 a.m.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION

HB 1110, relative to the sale of ferrets. Vote 5-0

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

REPORTS

EDUCATION

SB 349, relative to establishing a contingency fund in school districts. Vote 5-0

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator O'Hearn for the committee.

SB 354, authorizing foster parents to act as surrogate parents for educationally disabled children. Vote 5-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Gordon for the committee.

SB 387, relative to the adoption of certain contracts by school districts. Vote 4-1

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator O'Hearn for the committee.

SB 426, relative to the use of force by persons entrusted with the care of minors in child care settings. Vote 5-0

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

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION

SB 334, relative to grounds for refusal or denial of hotel accommodations. Vote 4-0

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

SB 345, making the misrepresentation of the geographic location of a business a violation of the consumer protection act. Vote 4-1

Ought to Pass, Senator Larsen for the committee.

SB 381, relative to the employee benefits of employees of the Pease Development authority. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Larsen for the committee.

SB 389, establishing levels of licensure of alcohol and drug counselors. Vote 3-1

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Prescott for the committee.

SB 412, relative to the licensure of dietitians. Vote 4-0

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

JUDICIARY

CACR 33, relating to procedure for nomination of judges. Providing that the governor shall nominate judges from persons selected by an independent commission. Vote 4-0

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

SB 307, relative to limitation of liability for dentists and dental hygienists working in free dental clinics. Vote 4-0

Interim Study, Senator Pignatelli for the committee.

SB 310, relative to child custody. Vote 3-1

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Gordon for the committee.

SB 333, establishing a committee to study the efficiency of the current jury selection and jury duty process. Vote 4-0

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Fernald for the committee.

SB 339, relative to attorney fee agreements which shall be filed with a court. Vote 4-0

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

SB 376-FN, requiring a mental health records check prior to the sale or transfer of a firearm. Vote 4-0

Interim Study, Senator Pignatelli for the committee.

SB 415, relative to the severing of joint tenancies in property by divorce. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Gordon for the committee.

AMENDMENTS

Senate Executive Departments and Administration

February 14, 2002

2002-2644s

05/04

Amendment to SB 334

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:

1 New Section; Hotels, Tourist Cabins, Etc.; Refusal or Denial of Accommodations. Amend RSA 353 by inserting after section 3-b the following new section:

353:3-bb Refusal or Denial of Accommodations.

I. A hotel keeper, including any person keeping public lodging houses, tourist camps, or cabins, may refuse or deny any accommodations, facilities or privileges of a hotel, lodging house, or campground to or may eject from the hotel, lodging house, or campground premises:

(a) Any person who is unwilling or unable to pay for accommodations and services of the hotel, lodging house, or campground. The hotel keeper may require the prospective guest to demonstrate the ability to pay by cash, valid credit card, or a validated check.

(b) Any person who is unwilling or unable to provide a valid credit card number or reasonable cash deposit to cover the guest room or campground site costs, taxes, charges by the guest, and any damages to the guest room or its furnishings or to the campground site caused by the guest. Any cash deposit provided shall be refunded to the extent not used to cover any charges or damages as determined by the hotel keeper, following room or campground site inspection at check-out.

(c) Any person under the age of 18 who does not present a signed notification from a parent that the parent accepts liability of the guest room or campground site costs, taxes, all charges by the guest, and any damages to the hotel, lodging house, campground, guest room, or its furnishings or to the campground site caused by the minor guest while at the hotel, lodging house, or campground to the extent that such costs, taxes, damages, or charges exceed the amount of cash or credit card deposit already provided by the guest.

(d) Any person or persons, if admitting that person or those persons would cause the limit on the number of persons who may occupy any particular guest room in the hotel or lodging house or a site in the campground to be exceeded. For purposes of this subparagraph, the limit represents the number permitted by local ordinances or reasonable standards of the hotel, lodging house, or campground relating to health, safety, or sanitation.

(e) Any person who:

(1) Disturbs, threatens, or endangers other guests;

(2) Is less than 21 years of age and possesses or uses alcohol;

(3) Possesses or uses illegal drugs; or

(4) Violates any rule of the hotel, lodging house, or campground that is posted in a conspicuous place and manner at the guest registration desk and in each guest room.

II. Nothing in this section authorizes any hotel keeper to violate the state law against discrimination, RSA 354-A.

Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:

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

Senate Executive Departments and Administration

February 15, 2002

2002-2673s

08/09

Amendment to SB 412

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

1 New Section; Licensed Dietitians; Exception to Requirements for Licensure. Amend RSA 326-H by inserting after section 12 the following new section:

326-H:12-a Exception of Requirements for Licensure. An applicant for licensure as a dietitian under this chapter who was registered as a dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration on or before December 31, 2000, shall be deemed to have met the requirements for licensure under RSA 326-H:12, I, II and III.

2 Licensed Dietitians; Requirements for Licensure. Amend RSA 326-H:12, I to read as follows:

I. Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree [~~from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States and have completed~~] with a major course of study in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition, dietetics, public health nutrition, or food systems management;

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

2002-2673s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill adds an exception to the license requirement for dietitians who were registered with the National Commission on Dietetic Registration on or before December 31, 2000.

Senate Judiciary

February 15, 2002

2002-2684s

09/04

Amendment to CACR 33

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

RELATING TO: procedure for nomination of judges.

PROVIDING THAT: the governor shall nominate judges from persons selected by an independent commission whose composition shall be determined by the legislature.

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

I. That article 46 of the second part of the constitution be repealed and readopted to read as follows:

[Art.] 46. [Nomination and Appointment of Officers; Judicial Commission.] The attorney general and all general and field officers of the militia, shall be nominated and appointed by the governor and council. Every such nomination shall be made at least 10 days prior to such appointment. No appointment shall take place unless a majority of the council agree thereto. Beginning January 1, 2003, all judicial officers shall be nominated and appointed by the governor and council from individuals recommended to the governor by a judicial commission established for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of judicial candidates. The composition of the commission shall be determined by the legislature, provided that: no member shall be an active or retired judge of any state court; no member shall hold an elected state or county office; and no more than ½ of the membership of the commission shall be members of any one political party.

II. That the above amendment proposed to the constitution be submitted to the qualified voters of the state at the state general election to be held in November, 2002.

III. That the selectmen of all towns, cities, wards and places in the state are directed to insert in their warrants for the said 2002 election an article to the following effect: To decide whether the amendments of the constitution proposed by the 2002 session of the general court shall be approved.

IV. That the wording of the question put to the qualified voters shall be:

Are you in favor of repealing and readopting article 46 of the second part of the constitution to read as follows:

V. That the secretary of state shall print the question to be submitted on a separate ballot or on the same ballot with other constitutional questions. The ballot containing the question shall include 2 squares next to the question allowing the voter to vote "Yes" or "No." If no cross is made in either of the squares, the ballot shall not be counted on the question. The outside of the ballot shall be the same as the regular official ballot except that the words "Questions Relating to Constitutional Amendments proposed by the 2002 General Court" shall be printed in bold type at the top of the ballot.

VI. That if the proposed amendment is approved by 2/3 of those voting on the amendment, it becomes effective when the governor proclaims its adoption.

2002-2684s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution provides that beginning January 1, 2003, the judicial selection process shall be conducted through a judicial commission, whose composition shall be determined by the legislature. The judicial commission shall recommend qualified individuals to the governor and council for appointment as judicial officers.

Senate Judiciary

February 15, 2002

2002-2682s

09/03

Amendment to SB 339

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

AN ACT relative to approval of contingent fee agreements by the courts.

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

1 Contingent Fees. Amend RSA 508:4-e to read as follows:

508:4-e Contingent Fees.

I. Contingent fee agreements between attorney and client shall be governed by Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.5 as it may be amended by the supreme court from time to time and by any other rules regarding fees which are adopted or amended by the court.

II. No attorney shall enter into such a contingent fee arrangement with his or her client without first advising the client of his or her right and affording the client an opportunity to retain the attorney under an arrangement whereby the attorney would be compensated on the basis of the reasonable value of his or her services.

III. [All written contingency fee agreements entered into pursuant to Rule 1.5(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct shall be filed with the court at the time of the entry of pleadings by the plaintiff's attorney.

IV. At the time of settlement or judgment of any action, all counsel of record will submit to the court a complete review of all fees received for services for said action; and all costs accruing from said action including, but not limited to, fees paid to expert witnesses.] All fees for actions, resulting in settlement or judgment of [~~$200,000~~] $300,000 or more, shall be subject to approval by the court.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2003.

2002-2682s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill removes a requirement that attorneys file written contingency agreements and reviews of fees received with the court. The bill requires attorneys’ fees in actions resulting in settlement or judgment of more than $300,000 to be approved by the courts.

HEARINGS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002

BANKS, Room 103, LOB

9:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL PENDING LEGISLATION

FINANCE, Room 103, SH

10:00 a.m. SB 198-FN-A, (New Title) establishing a gaming oversight authority, and video lottery gaming.

11:30 a.m. HB 1411-FN-A, (2nd New Title) making an appropriation to the judicial branch for district and probate court security.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATION

SB 140, SB 309, SB 314, SB 315, SB 332, SB 343, SB 350, SB 360, SB 371, SB 372, SB 396, SB 401, SB 402, SB 418, SB 420, SB 421, SB 422, SB 423, SB 427, HB 285
· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE A TIME CHANGE

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. SB 431, relative to political expenditure limitations.

1:30 p.m. HB 137, establishing a committee to study the definition of domicile for voting purposes.

2:00 p.m. HB 266, establishing a committee to study recodificiation of the election laws.

2:30 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 12^TH

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

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

1:20 p.m. HB 1131, establishing a committee to study increasing the number of physicians who are New Hampshire residents.

1:40 p.m. HB 1136, proclaiming February 14 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE A ROOM CHANGE

WAYS & MEANS, Room 105-A, SH

9:00 a.m. SB 344-FN-L, relative to thoroughbred horse racing.

9:30 a.m. SB 430, allowing towns or cities to increase the property tax credit for service-connected total disability.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

10:15 a.m. SB 434, establishing the duties of the fish and game commission.

wednesday, march 6, 2002

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 440, relative to best management practices for water conservation.

9:15 a.m. SB 437-FN-L, relative to the protection of public water supplies during emergency conditions and making certain changes to encourage the formation of regional water systems.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW HEARINGS
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2002

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

1:00 p.m. HB 555-FN-L, (New Title) relative to the billing of counties for certain expenses by the department of health and human services and relative to costs of certain juvenile placements.

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
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY 13^TH

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

12:30 p.m. Subcommittee Meeting

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2002

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c) Room 301, LOB

1:30 p.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

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 15^TH

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

Cancelled Regular Meeting

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL EDUCATION (SB 503, Chapter 272:35, Laws of 1998) NH Technical Institute, Student Senate Room, 2nd Floor, Concord, NH

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (HB 639, Chapter 368:1, Laws of 1994) Room 201, LOB

1:00 p.m. Complaint Hearings

NEW HAMPSHIRE CIVIL WAR MEMORIALS COMMISSION (HB 1368, RSA 21-K:18, Laws of 2000) Room 203,LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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

wednesDAY, MARCH 13, 2002

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

9:30 a.m. Audits.

Management letter for the state of New Hampshire for the year ended June 30, 2001.

State of New Hampshire

Department of Environmental Services

Performance-Based Budgeting Audit Report

March 2002

FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2002

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

9:00 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

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2002

LONG TERM CARE RATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 151-E:6-a) Room 100, SH

1:00 p.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
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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MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2002

Legislators and staff are invited to attend a presentation entitled "Personal Privacy in Cyberspace" on Monday, March 4^th, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. in the New Hampshire Technical Institute Library in Concord. The presentation will feature Herman J. Tavani, Chair of the Philosophy Department at Rivier College, and will explore the ethical and policy dilemmas arising from the increasing use of information technology in American life. Efforts to address this issue through legislation will be explored, as well as the conflict between the desire for efficiency and the need for privacy. For information call the NHTI Public Information Office at 271-7735.

Senator Carl Johnson

Senator Sylvia B. Larsen

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MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2002

Informational Meeting on TANF and Reauthorization and Postsecondary Education, at 3:00 p.m. Room 206, LOB.

Senator Katherine 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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THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2002

All Senators are invited to participate in the second annual "Read Across America" event sponsored by NEA/NH to be held in the Senate Chamber on Thursday, March 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Senators will be divided in to small groups to read to children form their district. Because this year's theme is "Honoring Our Heroes", celebrity readers such as state troopers, and firefighters will also be in attendance. Books will be provided, but senators may also bring a favorite one about a hero to share with the children.

Senator Arthur P. Klemm Jr.

Senator Beverly A. Hollingworth

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SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2002

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MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002

The 10th Annual Legislative Ski Day will be at Waterville Valley Ski Area on Sunday, March 10th and Monday, March 11th. Free Skiing will be available for legislators and details on overnight packages including meals will be available shortly. Ski New Hampshire looks forward to hosting legislators again and to raising funds for the NH Automobile Dealers Association charitable foundation, KEEP KIDS SAFE.

Senator Beverly A. Hollingworth

Senator Harold W. Burns

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THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2002

The American Red Cross cordially invites all Legislative members and staff to their annual legislative breakfast on Thursday, March 14, 8:30 am 10:00 am in the State House Cafeteria. NH Red Cross disaster volunteers who helped in the relief efforts in NY City following the September 11 terrorist attack will be present. The new "blood donation bus" will be parked on the city plaza in front of the state house from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to give legislators and staff an opportunity to donate blood. For more information, contact State House Health Services, ext. 2757.

Senator Arthur P. Klemm Jr.

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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. 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