February 15, 2002

March 12, 2002

No. 16

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Legislative

SENATE CALENDAR

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

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2002 AT 1:00 P.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.

REPORTS

EDUCATION

HB 162-FN-L, (New Title) ratifying the school board meetings and elections for Mascoma Valley Regional and Bartlett School Districts. Vote 4-0

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

ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

SB 439, relative to the membership of the information technology management advisory board. Vote 3-0

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

ENVIRONMENT

SB 440, relative to best management practices for water conservation. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Below for the committee.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION

HB 462-FN, requiring state regulatory boards, commissions, advisory boards, advisory committees, and authorities to develop an orientation manual for new members. Vote 2-0

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

INSURANCE

HB 1384, making certain technical changes to the workers' compensation law. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Francoeur for the committee.

INTERNAL AFFAIRS

SB 441-FN-A, establishing the position of hazardous materials response coordinator and making an appropriation therefor, and establishing a committee to study the interoperability of state agency communications. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Flanders for the committee.

JUDICIARY

SB 433, establishing a standardized protocol for interviewing victims of child abuse relative to developing multi-disciplinary team investigations of child abuse and neglect. Vote 3-0

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

SB 435-FN, requiring the supreme court to establish a mental health court pilot program in the Cheshire county district courts. Vote 3-0

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

HB 567-FN-L, (New Title) extending the reporting date of the commission for the development of a statewide protocol for interviewing victims of sexual assault crimes. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Roberge for the committee.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

HB 137, establishing a committee to study the definition of domicile for voting purposes.

Vote 4-0

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

HB 266, establishing a committee to study recodificiation of the election laws. Vote 4-0

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

HB 498, relative to standards for records filed with a registry of deeds. Vote 3-0

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Roberge for the committee.

HB 712-FN, relative to the coordination of state, regional, and local planning efforts. Vote 4-0

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

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

HB 658-FN-A, (New Title) relative to the homeless prevention fund. Vote 3-0

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Wheeler for the committee.

HB 1131, establishing a committee to study increasing the number of physicians who are New Hampshire residents. Vote 3-0

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

HB 1136, proclaiming February 14 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day. Vote 3-0

Ought to Pass, Senator McCarley for the committee.

WAYS & MEANS

HB 1222, exempting ice-out contests from the laws regulating games of chance. Vote 4-0

Ought to Pass, Senator Barnes for the committee.

AMENDMENTS

Energy and Economic Development

March 6, 2002

2002-2901s

05/10

Amendment to SB 439

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

1 New Subparagraphs; Department of Administrative Services; Information Technology Management Advisory Board; Members Added. Amend RSA 21-I:71, II by inserting after subparagraph (k) the following new subparagraphs:

(l) Two state senators, who shall serve as non-voting members, appointed by the senate president for the duration of their legislative term.

(m) Two state representatives, who shall serve as non-voting members, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives for the duration of their legislative term.

(n) The chancellor of the university system of New Hampshire, or designee, who shall serve as a non-voting member.

(o) The governor, or designee, who shall serve as the chairperson of the board.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

2002-2901s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill expands the membership of the information technology management advisory board to include legislative members, the chancellor of the university system, and the governor or the governor’s designee.

Executive Departments and Administration

March 7, 2002

2002-2905s

05/10

Amendment to HB 462-FN

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

AN ACT requiring state regulatory boards, commissions, advisory boards, advisory committees, and authorities to provide orientation information for new members.

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

1 New Chapter; Orientation Information for Board and Commission Members. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 20-A the following new chapter:

CHAPTER 20-B

ORIENTATION INFORMATION FOR BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS

20-B:1 Orientation Information. Every state regulatory board, commission, advisory board, advisory committee, and authority shall provide orientation information for its new members. The orientation information may include the business procedures of the regulatory board, commission, advisory board, advisory committee, or authority, the mailing address and phone number of the office, a list of the members and staff, the customary meeting schedule, and any other pertinent information.

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

2002-2905s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill requires state regulatory boards, commissions, advisory boards, advisory committees, and authorities to provide orientation information to new members.

Senate Judiciary

March 7, 2002

2002-2903s

05/01

Amendment to SB 433

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

AN ACT establishing a standardized protocol for interviewing victims of child abuse.

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

1 New Section; Child Protection Act; Standardized Protocol for Interviewing Victims of Child Abuse and Neglect. Amend RSA 169-C by inserting after section 38 the following new section:

169-C:38-a Standardized Protocol for Interviewing Victims of Child Abuse and Neglect. The department of health and human services, in collaboration with the department of justice, shall develop a standardized protocol for interviewing victims of child abuse and neglect.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

2002-2903s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill requires the department of health and human services, in collaboration with the department of justice, to develop a standardized protocol for interviewing victims of child abuse.

Senate Judiciary

March 7, 2002

2002-2904s

09/10

Amendment to SB 435-FN

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

AN ACT requiring the supreme court to establish a mental health court pilot program in the Keene District Court.

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

1 Purpose. The purpose of the mental health court pilot program in the Keene District Court is to maximize cooperation between the mental health treatment system and the criminal justice system. The program is intended to achieve the following outcomes for the mentally ill misdemeanant populations: faster case processing time, improved access to public mental health treatment services, improved well-being, and reduced recidivism. An important outcome which this program may achieve for the larger community is improved public safety.

2 Mental Health Court Pilot Program to be Established in the Keene District Court. The supreme court shall establish, through the adoption of rules, a mental health court pilot program in the Keene District Court. The mental health court shall hear misdemeanor cases involving mentally ill persons and divert such persons, when necessary, from the criminal justice system to appropriate mental health treatment programs and services.

3 Legislative Oversight Committee.

I. There is established a legislative oversight committee to study and make recommendations on the mental health court pilot program in the Keene District Court, established in section 2 of this act.

II.(a) The members of the legislative oversight committee shall be as follows:

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

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

(b) Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.

III. The legislative oversight committee shall study the mental health court pilot program and make recommendations on its continuation, funding, and expansion to other counties.

IV. The members of the legislative oversight committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held prior to October 1, 2003.

V. The legislative oversight committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation, including any recommendations for the continuation, funding, and expansion of the pilot program, to the senate president, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, the chief justice of the supreme court, the administrative justice of the district courts, and the state library on or before January 1, 2004.

4 Repeal. Sections 1-3 of this act, relative to the mental health court pilot program in the Keene District Court and the legislative oversight committee, are repealed.

5 Effective Date.

I. Section 4 of this act shall take effect January 1, 2005.

II. The remainder of this act shall take effect January 1, 2003.

2002-2904s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill requires the supreme court to establish a mental health court pilot program in the Keene District Court. The mental health court shall hear misdemeanor cases involving individuals with mental illness.

Public Affairs

February 27, 2002

2002-2861s

03/01

Amendment to HB 137

Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:

2 Membership and Compensation.

I. The committee shall consist of 5 members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.

Amend the bill by replacing section 5 with the following:

5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate president, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2002.

Public Affairs

February 27, 2002

2002-2862s

03/01

Amendment to HB 266

Amend the bill by replacing section 5 with the following:

Public Affairs

February 15, 2002

2002-2687s

05/09

Amendment to HB 712-FN

Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:

3 State Development Plan; Consultation with Local and Regional Planning Commissions Required. Amend RSA 4-C:2, II to read as follows:

II. In preparing the state development plan, the office of state planning shall consult with the chief executive officers of the various departments and agencies of state government [~~with responsibilities which are relevant to economic development~~]. The office may also consult with officials of regional planning commissions and regional and local planning and development agencies [~~and representatives of business and industry~~], local officials, representatives of the business and environmental community, and the general public.

Amend RSA 9-A:1, IV as inserted by section 4 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

IV. The comprehensive development plan shall serve as the basis for policy and program development by the various departments of state government. State agencies shall develop [~~program~~] and regional planning commissions and local planning boards are encouraged to develop plans which are consistent with the policies and priorities established in the comprehensive development plan.

Amend RSA 36:47, III as inserted by section 8 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

III. In preparing a comprehensive plan for the development of the region within its jurisdiction, each regional planning commission may use the framework for the state’s comprehensive development plan in RSA 9-A:1, III as the basis for its plan. Such plan shall be updated every 5 years or sooner if desired by the regional planning commission. Prior to its adoption, the plan shall be distributed to every library, planning board and board of selectmen/aldermen/city council in each of the communities within the region, and to the office of state planning. The regional planning commission shall address in writing all comments received prior to the publication of a final draft. A public hearing shall be held by the regional planning commission with 30 days’ notice published in all newspapers of general circulation in the region, and shall state where the document can be viewed, the time and place of the public hearing, and shall allow for written comments. For each regional plan, the office of state planning shall offer comments as to its consistency with the state plan. The first regional development plans affected by this statute shall be adopted within 5 years of the effective date of this paragraph and renewed at least every 5 years thereafter.

2002-2687s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill coordinates state and local land use planning efforts through increased consistency in the structure of master plans developed at the state, regional and local level.

HEARINGS
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 6^TH

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

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. HB 379, apportioning the executive council districts.

3:00 p.m. HB 380, apportioning county commissioner districts.

3:15 p.m. HB 419, apportioning delegates to state party conventions.

3:30 p.m. HB 420, apportioning state representative districts.

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.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 1354-FN, licensing body art practitioners.

1:15 p.m. HB 1377-FN, relative to the regulation of physical therapists.

1:30 p.m. HB 1210, (New Title) relative to training to be a licensed esthetician, and relative to experience required for shop licensure of barbers, cosmetologists, or estheticians.

1:45 p.m. HB 1336-FN, (New Title) permitting wine manufacturers to be issued restaurant licenses.

2:00 p.m. HCR 21, urging the state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission to enforce the Telemarketing Sales Rule and urging Congress to adopt the Know Your Caller Act of 2001.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW HEARINGS

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 102, 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.

10:45 a.m. HB 1217, relative to payment of trust income.

11:00 a.m. HB 1264, (New Title) relative to district courts and pleas by mail.

11:15 a.m. HB 1249, adopting the model Drug Dealer Liability Act.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2002

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION

HB 587-FN-A, (New Title) establishing a commission on the status of men.

3:15 p.m. HB 1405, relative to the Memorial Day holiday.

4:15 p.m. HB 1104, establishing the Danny Carswell Memorial Patrol Shed in the town of Merrimack.

4:25 p.m. HB 1444, (New Title) requiring a majority vote of the legislature prior to placing memorials on certain state grounds.

4:35 p.m. HB 1453, extending the committee studying the status of veterans in New Hampshire and relative to the membership of the state veterans' advisory committee.

4:45 p.m. HCR 27, urging Congress to release information to the public regarding restrictions placed on Italian-American citizens of the United States during World War II.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION IF TIME ALLOWS

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.

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

1:00 p.m. HB 1107, establishing a committee to study the telephone policies for juveniles under the care of the department of youth development services.

1:20 p.m. HB 1182, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the development of home and community-based long term supports for the elderly and adults with disabilities.

1:40 p.m. HB 1109, establishing a commission to study problems related to the delivery of local assistance.

2:15 p.m. HB 1251, relative to the use of mercury amalgam fillings by dentists.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. HB 1148, (New Title) naming the state office complex on Hazen Drive in the city of Concord the Meldrim Thomson State Office Complex and naming New Hampshire route 25A from Wentworth to Orford the Governor Meldrim Thomson Scenic Highway.

8:45 a.m. HB 1442, relative to eligibility for special number plates for former prisoners of war.

9:00 a.m. HB 1361-FN, relative to the regulation of business practices between off highway recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2002

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 1310, relative to the city of Manchester's contributory retirement system.

1:15 p.m. HB 1373-FN, relative to the participation in the New Hampshire retirement system by certain school district employees.

1:30 p.m. HB 1220, relative to assisted living residences and housing for older persons.

1:45 p.m. HB 1153, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the jurisdiction of the board of manufactured housing, and relative to addressing the location of the records of the board of manufactured housing.

2:00 p.m. HB 1207, relative to the regulation of the installation and servicing of fire suppression systems.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW HEARINGS

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

10:15 a.m. HB 1338, clarifying that the judicial council is responsible for payment of indigent defense expenses.

10:30 a.m. HB 1108, (New Title) relative to administrative license suspension hearings.

10:45 a.m. HB 1311, (New Title) relative to certain mental health records and establishing a committee to study the protection of certain medical information.

11:00 a.m. HB 1390, relative to quality assurance information.

11:15 a.m. HB 1423, relative to state or local government security issues under the right-to-know law and relative to threats of biological or chemical substances.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2002

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

8:30 a.m. HB 768, relative to DNA testing of criminal offenders.

8:45 a.m. HB 1133, regulating intrastate fresh pursuit.

9:00 a.m. HB 1356, establishing the criminal offense of felony pursuit.

9:15 a.m. HB 1137, relative to the crime of resisting arrest.

9:30 a.m. HB 1147, relative to the annulment of certain criminal offenses committed under the laws of another jurisdiction.

9:45 a.m. HB 1426, relative to the availability of information on the registration of certain sexual offenders.

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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

10:15 a.m. HB 660, relative to out-of-home placements in juvenile abuse and neglect cases.

10:30 a.m. HB 1285, relative to the applicability of the stalking statute to minors.

10:45 a.m. HB 1286, increasing the time period during which warrantless arrests for violations of the stalking law and violations of restraining orders in domestic cases are permitted.

11:00 a.m. HB 1406, (New Title) permitting the nomination of a guardian for the children of activated members of the armed services or for incapacitated persons for whom the activated member is the guardian, and creating a committee to study the New Hampshire national guard education assistance act.

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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2002

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

10:15 a.m. HB 465, (New Title) relative to membership of attorneys in the New Hampshire Bar Association and lobbying by the Bar Association.

10:30 a.m. HB 1175, relative to proclaiming oneself a New Hampshire native.

10:45 a.m. HB 1236, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the adjudication of divorces pursuant to part 2, article 76 of the New Hampshire constitution.

MEETINGS
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 6^TH

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2002

JOINT FACILITIES COMMITTEE (RSA 17-E:2) Room 103, SH

11:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A TIME CHANGE

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

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2002

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

8:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Room 103, SH

3:00 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 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

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2002

WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, 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 13, 2002

The Retail Merchants Association of NH invites all legislators and staff to their annual legislative reception and "Legislator of the Year" award ceremony on Wednesday, March 13^th at 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Concord. Last year’s event was so successful that they booked a bigger room this year. Enjoy food and drink with fellow legislators and help the members of RMANH congratulate their "Legislator of the Year."

Senator Thomas R. Eaton

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THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2002

Network New Hampshire, a coalition of business and academic leaders working to build a strong economic future for New Hampshire by concentrating on technology, entrepreneurship and innovation as key economic drivers, has scheduled its "NH Technology Outlook 2002" briefing for Thursday, March 14. The briefing will be led by Network NH Board member Ross Gittell, an

associate professor at the University of New Hampshire and will also include input from leaders with key New Hampshire technology companies. Members of the House and Senate are encouraged to attend. The briefing will be held at the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord from 12:15 to 1 p.m. A buffet lunch will begin at 12 noon.

Senator Gary R. Francoeur

Senator Beverly A. Hollingworth

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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 21^st 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 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