March 7, 2002

No. 15

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

 

 

 

 

Legislative

SENATE CALENDAR

VETO MESSAGE, HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 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

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

SB 335, relative to prohibited political contributions.

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

SB 401-FN-A, relative to long-term care funding and making an appropriation therefor.

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

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.

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.

HEARINGS

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2002

WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH

10:15 a.m. SB 436, allowing municipalities to adopt a lower interest rate charged on property tax payments made for property redemptions.

10:45 a.m. HB 1222, exempting ice-out contests from the laws regulating games of chance.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2002

CAPITAL BUDGET, Room 103, SH

2:45 p.m. HB 1000-FN-A, relative to the acquisition and oversight of certain rights in land located in Pittsburg, Clarksville, and Stewartstown, known as the Connecticut Lakes headwaters tract and making an appropriation therefor; establishing funds for the stewardship of these lands; and allowing state agencies to hold certain rights under the New Hampshire land and community heritage investment program.

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. HB 631-L, (New Title) relative to access to public school programs by nonpublic or home educated pupils.

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 450, establishing a committee to study milfoil and exotic aquatic weed prevention and research.

9:15 a.m. SB 452, relative to fines for violations of the shoreland protection act.

9:45 a.m. HB 1135, establishing a study committee to reevaluate the health benefits and risks from fluoridation of water in New Hampshire.

10:45 a.m. HB 1170, extending the environmental audit program.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW HEARINGS

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 442-FN, revising the statutes relative to the state militia and providing certain protections for New Hampshire national guard members called to state active duty.

1:15 p.m. SB 454-FN, requiring reasonable and realistic opportunities for the development of family/workforce housing.

1:30 p.m. SB 446, relative to rights and protections for New Hampshire national guard members called to state active duty.

1:45 p.m. SB 447, relative to the regulation of disclosures, communication, and qualifications of real estate brokers and salespersons by the real estate commission.

2:00 p.m. SB 449, establishing a landlord-tenant mediation pilot program.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW HEARINGS

INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. HB 1223, establishing a committee to study the model insurance rating laws.

9:15 a.m. HB 1422, establishing certain positions in the insurance department.

9:30 a.m. HB 1434, lowering the minimum medical cost coverage for motor vehicle liability policies.

· PLEASE NOTE SB 445-FN, WAS RECESSED ON MARCH 6TH

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

9:30 a.m. SB 445-FN, relative to a limited right to a jury trial for certain minors prior to commitment to an adult correctional facility.

10:00 a.m. SB 455-FN-A, relative to funding for district and probate court security.

10:15 a.m. HB 386, relative to the relocation of the principal residence of a child.

10:30 a.m. HB 586, excluding stepchildren from the definition of "child" in the context of support orders.

10:45 a.m. HB 661, relative to hearing timelines in abuse and neglect cases.

11:00 a.m. HB 686, relative to the scope of discovery in abuse and neglect cases.

11:15 a.m. HB 706, (New Title) relative to mediation in superior court cases involving children.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. SB 451, relative to the shoreland protection act.

1:30 p.m. SB 453, relative to setbacks in the shoreland protection act.

WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH

10:15 a.m. SB 448-FN-A, creating business profits tax credits for contributions made by business organizations for housing for its low and moderate income employees and for certain affordable housing programs.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2002

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

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

1:30 p.m. HB 1112, relative to the notice period for hearings on excavation permits.

2:00 p.m. HB 1398, relative to the vote required for issuance of bonds by the Sunapee water and sewer commission.

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

1:00 p.m. SCR 4, relative to prescription drug patient assistance programs.

1:20 p.m. HB 1337, establishing a study committee to review and determine steps to fully implement the infant deafness program.

1:40 p.m. HCR 28, urging increased federal funding for quality breast cancer research.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. HB 494, establishing a committee to study the permitting and hearing processes for proposed highways.

8:45 a.m. HB 1132, relative to grip height on motorcycles.

9:15 a.m. HB 1348, clarifying the law regarding title-exempted vehicles.

9:30 a.m. HB 1256, relative to Clark Pond Road in the town of Haverhill.

9:45 a.m. HB 1164, (New Title) renaming Hill's Bridge in the town of Lee as the Captain Reuben Hill Bridge.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

10:15 a.m. HB 1120, relative to naming a certain island in Lake Winnipesaukee in the town of Moultonborough.

10:30 a.m. HB 1396, authorizing the state veterinarian to provide wildlife disease prevention and treatment.

10:45 a.m. HCR 23, urging Congress to abolish the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program on public lands including the White Mountain National Forest.

11:00 a.m. HCR 22, encouraging multiple use management and access for future land transfers to the White Mountain National Forest.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2002

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. HB 1367-FN, relative to the childhood lead poisoning prevention program.

9:15 a.m. HB 1106, repealing the water pollution control revolving loan fund advisory committee, the local government advisory committee, the New Hampshire industrial heritage commission, and the environmental research advisory committee.

9:45 a.m. HB 1171, (New Title) relative to organic food production.

10:15 a.m. HB 439-FN-A, (New Title) establishing a position of septage coordinator and making an appropriation therefor.

10:45 a.m. HB 581-FN, relative to the authority of the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food to search for invasive species.

INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. HB 589, relative to eligibility for unemployment benefits for part-time workers.

9:15 a.m. HB 1118, relative to participation by certain judges in the state employee group health and dental insurance programs.

9:30 a.m. HB 1184-FN, permitting the department of health and human services to use the National Medical Support Notice.

JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB

10:15 a.m. HB 550, (New Title) relative to destruction of information.

10:30 a.m. HB 678, relative to notice of release of an inmate from state prison.

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.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. HB1196, (New Title) enabling municipalities to adopt a property tax exemption for deaf or severely hearing impaired persons.

1:30 p.m. HB 1221, relative to coordinating certain town and school district meetings.

2:00 p.m. HB 1246, relative to the chairperson of the board of recount in school district recounts.

MEETINGS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2002

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 13TH

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

Cancelled Informational Meeting Presented by Commissioner Nicholas Donohue

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2002

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

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

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A ROOM CHANGE

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL EDUCATION (SB 503, Chapter 272:35, Laws of 1998) NH Technical Institute, Living Room of the NH Technical Institute Library, 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

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

9:30 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

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13) Room 205, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) Room 301, LOB

2:00 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

211 COMMISSION (HB 707, Chapter 258, Laws of 2001) Room 304, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 6TH

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

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Haverhill- Bath 10436, Reconstruct Us 302, from NH 10 northerly approximately 1.8 mile) Woodsville Elementary, 206 Central Street, Woodsville, NH

7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Special Committee

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2002

IMPACT OF WATER WITHDRAWALS ON INSTREAM FLOWS STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 330, Chapter 242, Laws of 2000) Room 305, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Concord-Pembroke 13184a, Rehabilitation of I-393 pavement, 7 bridges and replacement of high-mast lighting and guardrails) City Council Chambers, 37 Green Street Concord, NH

7:00 p.m. Combined Public Officials/ Informational Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Kingston 100044-c, Reconstruction of the NH Route 125 intersection with Newton Junction Road and Hunt Road) Kingstion Town Hall, 163 Main Street, Kingston, NH

7:00 p.m. Public Officials Meeting

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

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) Room 301, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Advisory Committee Meeting) Rooms 112-113, JOM Building NHDOT Concord, NH

2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Public Hearing

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2002

CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE Room 201, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2002

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Allenstown-Pembroke 12361 Replacement of the US 3 Double Decker bridge) Pembroke Academy Cafeteria, Academy Road Pembroke, NH

7:00 p.m. Public Informational 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 MARCH 25, 2002

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) Room 301, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD INJURY ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 137-K:2) Room 205, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Transportation Enhancement (TE) Advisory Committee Meeting) Rooms 112-113 JOM Building NHDOT, Concord, NH

2:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m. Public Hearing

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Public Hearing

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2002

LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2), Room 304, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2002

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2002

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Advisory Committee Meeting) Rooms 112-113, JOM Building NHDOT, Concord, NH

2:00 p.m. Advisory Committee 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 12, 2002

GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION (RSA 12-J:1) Room 201-203, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

OSTEOP0OROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 102, LOB

9:30 a.m. Subcommittee Meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2002

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Transportation Enhancement (TE) Advisory Committee Meeting) Rooms 112-113, JOM Building NHDOT, Concord, NH

3:00 p.m. Advisory Committee 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

MONDAY, MAY 6, 2002

OSTEOP0OROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 102, LOB

9:30 a.m. Subcommittee Meeting

NH BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD INJURY ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 137-K:2) Room 205, LOB

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MAY 13, 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, MAY 17, 2002

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

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NOTICES

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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SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2002

The annual Bobby Stephen's 24th St. Patrick's Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2002, at the Executive Court Banquet Facility, Manchester, NH. Doors open at 4:30 PM. The cost is $30.00 per person. All proceeds benefit Jobs for New Hampshire's Graduates.

Senator Carl R. Johnson

Senator Lou D'Allesandro

Senator Theodore L. Gatsas

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THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2002

President Don Wharton would like to invite all members of the General Court to the annual Plymouth State College breakfast on Thursday, March 21st at the Capitol Grille Restaurant (Directly across from the State House). 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 at 8:45 a.m. Please join us to learn more about this excellent North Country institution.

Senator Ned Gordon

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2002

New Hampshire Public Health Association and the New Hampshire SAFE KIDS Coalition cordially invites you to the ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 2002 Wednesday, March 27th, NH Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord 12:00-1:30 PM. A light lunch will be provided.

Senator Katherine 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 - MARCH

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 March 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

CLASS/Size

March 8

9:30 & 11:00

Northwood Elementary

4/55

March 11

9:30 & 11:00

Epping Elementary

4/90

March 12

9:30 & 11:00

South School – Londonderry

4/87

March 13

9:30 & 11:00

South School - Londonderry

4/87

March 14

11:00 & 12:30

Dondero Elementary - Portsmouth

4/42

March 15

9:30 & 11:00

Webster Elementary - Manchester

4/85

March 18

9:45 & 11:00

Matthew Thornton Elementary - Londonderry

4/100

March 18

12:30

Sant Bani School – Sanbornton

4/13

March 19

9:30 & 11:00

Troy Elementary

4/40

March 19

1:00

White Mountain Christian Homeschool – Rumney

25

March 20

9:30 & 11:00

Weston Elementary – Manchester

4/50

March 20

10:30

Perkins Elementary – Marlow

4-6/37

March 21

9:30 & 11:00

Weston Elementary – Manchester

4/50

March 22

9:00

Dunbarton Elementary

4/30

March 22

11:00

East Kingston Elementary

4/28

March 22

12:30

Maplewood Elementary – Somersworth

3&4/42

March 25

9:45 & 11:00

Matthew Thornton Elementary – Londonderry

4/100

March 26

8:30

UNH-Dept. of Social Work Students

42

March 26

10:00 & 11:30

Main Dunstable Elementary – Nashua

4/50

March 27

9:00

Concord Christian School

1/20

March 27

10:00 & 11:30

Main Dunstable Elementary – Nashua

4/50

March 28

9:30 & 11:00

Belmont Middle School

5/46

March 29

10:00 & 11:30

Auburn village School

4/75